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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Regarding a Pisgah Home

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Our city is not only Greater Bir- mingham but we believe it is the great est city in America. Why? Not only because it has such strong founda tion, Our Father having stored untold wealth beneath and around us, and given us a beautiful climate, mountain air. and the best of mineral waters. But at a time when our country had been desolated. and we were helpless, but not hopeless. this place of haven and hope seemed to be given to us and the best people of our land came with a high purpose to build a city
 Bound together in love. we gave ot ourselves and our substance for this great work. Before our homes were pitals, schools and charitable institu tions and we have never failed to re- spond to every good cause.
 Now, there comes another very greal appeal to us to which we have moi as yet responded one from men who are down and out, and must perish if helping hand Is not extended to them Rescue the perishing, care for tho weak ones. So many young men come to oul city and are led in the downward path
 We must have a home for them until they can be led back to Christ and SC regaining their manhood, may be re. stored to their loved ones. I firmly be. lieve that God has sent us two oi his consecrated men for this work and now it devolves upon us to supply such home.
 Let us begin right now and have a Pisgah home In Birmingham. Some O, you may ask, What Is Pisgah homer It is an institution devoted to the ma terial welfare, bodily healing, moral up lift and spiritual life of the strick CT in body, victoms of drink, outcasts cripples, the hungry and friendless where day or night any unfortunate may receive help without delay
 Many men are jailed because they lack the price of a nights lodging and through association with criminals be- come enemies to society.
 These Pisgah homes are the turning point in many a mans career. The thousands of industrious, hard work ing reclaimed men attest the value ot such institutions.
 A meeting will be held at my home 2210 Highland avenue, Wednesday March 29, at D. m., to formulate plans for the commencement of our Pisgah home, Birmingham
 MRS JOHN WHITE.
 Birmingham, March 26 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
ID NAME ADVISORY
 BOARD OF CONGRESS

President A. A. Allen of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railway company, has accepted the invitation of the fourth National Good Roads congress to be present upon the occasion and address the body, according to the latest advice received from the president of the Ma tional Good Roads association with head quarters in Chicago.
 rhe following is telegram received from President Jackson by The Age Herald;
 MT. A. A. Allen president of the Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas Railway com pany, is deeply interested in the fourth National Good Roads congress, and will be present in person or by representa- tive ARTHUR c. JACKSON, 'President National Good Roads Asso-
 oiaton."
 Secretary J. A. Rountree of the Ma tional Good Roads committee received communication yesterday from A. G Blakeslee. commissioner of agriculture of Mississippi, stating that he would be delighted to attend the congress and make an address. He further informed the local committee of his intention to appoint 25 delegates to represent the state of Mississippi at the convention. The executive committee of the asso- citation will meet at headquarters in Chicago today to appoint 100 prominent citizens of Birmingham as members of the advisory board of the congress and 50 members from the state at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
NEW D|Az CABINET
 IS MEETING FAVOR

Mexico City, March 26.-Although no one has yet been selected by the government to take the place of Gen. Manuel Con zales Cosio as minister of war there is a growing belief tha Gen. Bernardo Reyes ultimately will occupy that posi- ton in the new Diaz cabinet. That Gen eral Reyes soon will return to this coun- try from Paris is conceded generally and a semi-offcial statement has been made that he will be given a command in the army, perhaps in charge of the cam- paign against the rebels in the north This is taken by many to mean that the post of minister of war will remain filled by General Cosio until after the close of the war, when General Reyes will be called to the capital and placed in charge of the department.
 Tomorrow the formal announcement of the appointment of the new cabinet will be made and Tuesday or Wednesday the inauguration of the ministers will take place. Little doubt as to the personnel remains except in the post of the depart ment of the interior This is the depart ment filled by Vice President Corral. Among those being considered for the place is Teodora Dehesa, governor of the state of Vera Cruz. Dehesa ran for the vice presidency at the last election in op- position to Corral. He was an anti-Cor- ral man but at no time has he been an
 mt-Diaz man. He and the president have been personal friends for many years and it will be no surprise If he is given the post
 According to reports received today the presidents reported selection of the mem bers of his new cabinet has been the subject of favorable comment in all quar- ters of the republic, even in the city held by the rebels The revolutionists profess 10 believe that capable men have been chosen. but still insist that the govern ment has not gone far enough to justify them in stopping the fight they are con ducting. In spite of their protestations. however, official Mexico, the diplomats stationed here and the conservative pub lie believe that President Diaz has ac- complished much towards satisfying the discontented elements.
 It is not impossible that when the for nal announcement of the personnel of the new cabinet is made tomorrow changes may be made in the list selected, but such is not expected. Whatever all alterations may be made it will not be in the department of foreign relations. It is known definitely that Francisco Leon de Labarra will succeed Enrique C. Greet. and his selection has resulted in general commendation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
CITIZENS CALLED
 TO CONSIDER THE
 REVENUE BILL
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

->---------------~-->-- to be given an opportunity to stop and think? Is it not time that the governor of Alabama shoudl be given chance to stop and think?
 The whisky question, and the question as to whether or not you are friend or an enemy of the administration, have brought about algnments which have prevented the intelligent consideration of the revenue bill, as we'll as the tax meas ure, the mining bill, and a thousand and one other measures which should be con- sidered on their merits. Is it not time for the thoughtful men in the Alabama legis- lature, honest men who in the heat en- gendered by the contending factions have clutched at one another's throats, should be allowed time to stop, think, forget bit terness, forget animosity, and get to- gether and try to work out the problems that today confront the people of Ala bama?
 Is it not time that the menace of an extra session should no longer be used like the beating of drums and waving of Chinese umbrellas to scare an opposing army? How can that extra session be averted? How can more time for deiber- ate thought be obtained? How can the people of the state save thousand dol lars day? How can the members of the legislature, working for s4 a day, eager to get back to their homes and back to their work, be given an opportunity for consultation and conference, free from bitterness and animosty?
 Might it not be well for the legislature to recess for a week or month or even for two months, without pay to its members, and while the re- cess is going on that conference commit tee should confer with the business men of the state, with the governor of the state. and with the members of the legis- iature who have studied this subject, and after conferring with one another an agreement can be reached, and everyone can be made to realize that revenue must be raised that 1t must be raised intel ligently; that it must be raised in large amounts and that it must be raised df need bel by revision of the tax system of the state. Cannot these matters be con sdered by a conference between members of the committee; by a conference be- tween the intelligent men on both sides of the legislature. and while this confer ence is going on keep the general public advised day by day as to progress? Save the state the $4 day, and let the mem- |bers get back to their homes and have time to consult, and when a revenue bill is agreed upon that bill can be pass ed in a day, the governor being consulted in advance.
 And while this question Is being set ted cannot the men who have been fighting over other questions, who do not know whether they will win or lose, have time to agree upon promised remedies? Cannot they have time to stop and think
 whether those questions might not be set tied in a more calm and dispassionate manner, in a more thoughtful and deliber- ate frame of mind?
 RICHARD w. MASSEY, President Chamber of Commerce. J. H. HOLCOMB President Business Mems League B. H. COOPER, President Board of Trade. JOHN l.. RAUL.
 ROBERT JENISON. SR., FRANK NELSON, JR, w. W. CRAWFORD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
ROBERT WILSON DIES
 AT TUSCALOOSA
Sheriff Palmer Raids Negro Ball in in Which Were Too Many
 Razors

Tuscaloosa, March 26-(Special. )-Rob- ert Wilson died very suddenly last night shortly after o'clock at his home on Broad street. He had not been well for some days but was up on Friday and his illness was not considered of serious nature. He retired very early last night and shortly after it was discovered that he was dead, the cause being due to an attack of heart failure, which came on while he was asleep. MT. Wilson was a native of Scotland but came to this coun- try when mere boy and has been res ident of Tuscaloosa for many years. where he has been successful business man and was highly esteemed by a large number of close friends. He is survived by his wife and four daughters: Mrs. Guy Huthnance, Mrs. Robert Sumner, Mrs Robertson and Miss Emma Wilson, all living here, and one son. William Will son, who lives in Philadelphia. The flu neral services will be held at the res- idence this afternoon at 8 o'clock. pr. l.. O. Dawson of the Baptist chrrch officl- ating.
 The formal spring openings will be held in Tuscaloosa on Monday and Tuesday of this week and shoppers will find the stores filled with complete and select stock of goods, which far surpasses that of former years.
 Sheriff Palmer was called to Northport at late hour last night to stop one of the bloodest fights that has occurred in that vicinity In some time. It seems that a party was in progress at the home Of Rosie Simms, colored and as the male persuasion became drunk and too noisy Gertrude Simms attempted to send them home, using a rolling pin to aid This in- furiated the negroes and they all drew razors and proceeded to carve the entire crowd to finish Palmer arrested five of the party and brought them to jail, leav- ing sixth, who was seriously cut and bruised in the hands of physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
FAYETTE SMILES
 IN MISFORTUNE Contracts Are Let for New Brick Buildings TO PROHIBIT FRAMES Commissioners to Meet Today to Plan New Courthouse-Tem- porary Stores Set Up By
 Merchants
TO PROHIBIT FRAMES

Fayette, March 26-( (Special.)-The twon of Fayette has recovered from the shocA and disappointment which followed upon the total distraction of the business sec tion on last Friday, and the business peo- pie are enthusiastically setting about the construction of a new Fayette' Wnlcn shall not SC subject to the whims or It, tie flames.
 Saturday afternoon a half dozen mer- chants had their lots pretty well cleared of rubbish and had set about the task oi setting up temporary stores rom wnlch the necessities of life could be supplied to the residents.
 The local lumber plant will be able to supnlv the lumber necessary for all the reconstruction.
 Saturday afternoon contracts were let by Smith Dodson & Co.,, pr. Peters Drug Go. and w. M. Cannon for the construc- tion of brick buildings, upon which work will begin just as quickly as the materlai can reach the grounds Propst Bros. have announced their intention of building q modern brick structure, as have several other firms. In fact the buildings aifeaoy definitely projected will assure fayette ot q more impressive and prosperous looking business section within very few
  about in years without the fire.
 The city council will meet tomorrow when an ordinance will be introduced es- tablishing fire limits and prohibiting frame buildings within them. It is proposed that the new town be established along perm anent lines.
 The Fayette county board of commits eloners will meet tomorrow to take imfnc- diate steps toward the rebuilding Of the county courthouse. Fortunately, the treasury is in healthy condition and bond issue will not be necessary.
 iThe telephone connections are being re- established and the whole town is in N hustle, while most of the people are smil- ing through their misfortunes.
 The Southern railroad was kind enough to ship to Fayette today a carload or building hardware to be used Tn the tenn porary structures. A number or well known builders and contractors are in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Crossing Red Mountain

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Much has been said about the proposed new car line over Red mountain, at the intersection of Twentieth street The purpose of this car line, and the many advantages that would be derived therefrom in having easy access to the valley beyond. have already been dis oussed and l heartily acquiesce in ev- crything that has been said about the advantages of this proposed route. But I wonder if it has ever occurred to the promoters that the best and cheap est point to gain access to the valley beyond is at the point known as the Irondale gap, just where Iroquois street winds its way over the mountain At this point the mountain is not so high as at other places, neither is 1t as broad. being only about 60 feet wide On the Birmingham side of the gap or valley side of this gap, nature has left q deep ravine. You will readily see that by deepening the grade at this obtained--the cost of this tunnel would he small indeed. It is not level with the city, neither is it essential that it be directly across the mountain. Let 1t be somewhat rounded with bends and curves--it will only make 1t more pie turesque. commanding more lovely and extended view, like the path known as the Philosophers Way that winds its thread-like beauty among the mountains of the Rhine.
 HARRY D. WILLIAMS.
 Birmingham. March 26, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Blizzards Blow in Iowa

Omaha, Neb., March 26-After more than a week of mild weather blizzardly condi- tions prevailed tonight in Nebraska and western Iowa. A moderate north wind prevailing during the earlier hours al nightfall increased in velocity and with il came considerable SHOW and drop ir temperature of from 16 to 20 degrees. Re ports from out in the state indicate heavy winds and snow The temperature in this city at 10 o'clock tonight was 26 degrees above with prospects for colder weather during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Rebels Have Poor Chances

Chihuahua, Mex, March 26.-The chances of serious attempt being made by rebels to take Chihuahua ap- peared today to be very remote, ac- cording to the opinion expressed by General Hernandez. commander of the military zone Inasmuch as the Madero forces made no attack when the town was entirely cut off and poorly gar risoned, it was pointed out by the com nander that the chances of the rebels mak ing a successful assault are poor row that the city is protected by 300C troops well provided with machine guns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Horton Ready for War

Decatur, March 26.-(Special )-Capt. Roy c. Horton. capitain of Dick Adams Rifles, Company E. Alabama National Guard. expects to be called to the Mex ican border and is holding himself in readiness if the call comes to go to the front Captain Horton is a candidate for election to the office of major to suc- ceed Adjutant General Scully, recently advanced from major. The election takes place tomorrow. and Captain Horton's friends are of the opinion that he Is winner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
DAUGETTE FEELS MUCH ENCOURAGED Good Prospects for New
 Normal Building DECISION RESERVED Deputy Revenue Collectors Make Big Raids on Alleged Illicit Stills. Congressman Blackmon
 Leaves Soon

Anniston, March 2s.-(Special.)-C. w. Daugette, president of the Jacksonville State Normal college, passed through this city Saturday en route from Mont gomery, where he has been on business pertaining to the increased appropria- ton for his school, with which he hopes to erect a library and auditorium build Ing to meet an imminent need at the great Alabama school for teachers, which has an enrolment in all depart ments of over TOO students.
 MT. Daugette states that he feels greatly encouraged over the prospects for his institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
DYNAMITE
 A BIG ORE PLANT

Cleveland, Ohio, March 26.-Unknown vandals tonight dynamited the new iron ore handling plant of the Erie railroad at North Randall, suburb of Cleve- land. The dynamite was used on the ore bridge of the plant, which was de stroyed, with an estimated loss of $200 Ooo. The plant was only recently conl- pleted at a cost. it is said of about s1 ,0Oo.0O0 and had been in operation only few days.
 There is no clew to the miscreants, and General Superintendent H. o. Dun .kle, of this division of the Erie. says bloodhounds will be used in an effort 10 run them down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
CORONER FAILS ID
 SOLVE MYSTERY Decatur Negro Breaks Into the County Jail and Is
 Satisfied

Decatur, March 26.-(Special. )-After a three-days' session the coroner's jury adjourned yesterday without throwing any light on the mysterious death of the stranger, William M Parks. The body of Parks still lies at a New Decatur undertaking establishment. A sister of the dead man has been located in a small North Carolina town, and the remains will be held here until she is heard from.
 It was learned that the dead man had recently worked in a cotton mill in Covington, Tenn, but he had no relatives there. Information received from Covlng- ton says that recently Parks went to Cnvington with a 14-year-old girl, Clara V. Bryant, whom he claimed was his wife. Later the father of the girl J. II. Bryant of Bonham, Tex, appeared in Covington, stating that Parks had kid mapped his daughter. At the father request Parks married the girl, and the father took her home with him and Parks left Covington. It was from MT. Bryant that 1t has been learned that Parks had sister living in North Car olina.
 During the past few years many pris- oners have broken out of the Morgan county jail, but yesterday Virgil Thur ston, negro, reversed matters by break ing into the jail. It Is believed that the negro was trying to assist Annie White. a negro woman nrisoner to as cape from the jail. A deputy sheriff from Madison county was passing by the jail and saw the negro trying to break in and placed him under arrest, and Thurston is now occupying a cell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
OPPOSE CLERKS
 SECRET ORDER

Washington, March 26.-That the forma- ton of lodges of secret organization by postal clerks is regarded as inmical to the interests of the government was com rnunicated today by Joseph Stewart, Sec ond Assistant Postmaster General, in a letter to Alexander Grant, general su- perintendent of the division of railway mail service The clerks will be so in formed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Thrilling Rescue of BallOonists

Cassel. Germany March 26.-Four passengers in the spherical balloon AL tenburg had a terrible experience while attempting aS flight to the North Sea today. A hurricane drove the balloon V hich ascended in Altenburg in the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg into the Full da river. which is over it's banks on account of the floods and the balloon- ists were rescued with difficulty. One of them was severely injured. The ball. loon travelled 150 miles In three hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
LITHO- PRINT
 CUSTOMERS CHECKS

Which we, will be glad to show you and quote you special prices on. This check will give you some thing intermediate be- tween the banks regular stock check and less costly than a special engraved check.
 For those who want some thing really nice, we are e uipped d to m a k e promptly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

aMRs. WIxsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHINC, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS.
 ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHGA. It is ab- soluteiy harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrrp," and take no other Hind. Twenty five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Head-on Collision in Canada

Ft. William, Ont March 26.-Three persons, all trainmen. were killed, four injured and 31 cars burned as a re- suits of head-on- collision Saturday near Blue Jay. between westbound colonist train and an eastbound freight train. Photographic communication was inter rupted for an hour. After an inquest 1t was stated that the collision was due to the colonist train running past Blue Jay without orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Big Sinner Raid

P. c. McClurkin, deputy United States revenue collector, has returned from Clay and Randolph counties, accom- panied by S. c. Zaner, where he suc- ceeded in destroying four big stills since Thursday, securing evidence at the same time which will probably convict the al- legged operators Besides the still, the officers destroyed a large amount of beer and whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Rlackmon Leaves Wednesday

Congressman-elect Fred l.. Blacimon has returned from Birmingham, and has completed arrangements to leave We'd nesday or Thursday for Washington, ac- companied by Secretary J. M. Slattery, where he vii lactve1y assume his duties at the special session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Two Weddings Solemnized

T. D. Garrett of DeArmanvile and Miss Daisy Downing were united in mar riage Saturday afternoon by Squire j.. A. Weatherly, and on the same day Pro- bate Clerk John NJ. Crook married Miss Dellie Shultz and Mallory Thompson Of Arkwright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
IMPRINTING
 BANK CHECKS

Which may be furnished you blank by the banks. We will imprint these and bind promptly. We also have a very attractive as- sortment of our own spe- cial designs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
Decision Is Reserved

Arguments were completed Saturday afternoon in the case of the city of An niston against the road and revenue commissioners of Calhoun county, which involves about 5000, said to be due the city by the county under an act passed by the last legislature providing for a division of the road and bridge tax. Judge Thomas w. Coleman reserved his decision in the case, and it will prob ably be several days before he makes a ruling in the matter.