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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
DEPARTMENT STORE
 THIEVES ARRESTED

In the arrest of Ida Holston and John Dickson, two negroes, Detectives Wren and Sigsbee believe that they have the two negroes who have been stealing from local stores Thefts have been reported by several large dry goods stores in tho city and Detectives Wren and Sigsbee went to work on the case.
 At the negro woman's house about 5000 worth of goods was found that had been stolen from many of the local store, Goods belonging to the Steele-Smith Dry Goods company. Louis SalSs, Lovemans s and others were recovered, Steele-Smitn has been the heaviest loser, it is stated The negro man, John Dickson, was an employe and has been stealing goods for some time. He would sell them to the woman who disposed of them by methods of her own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
REV. CATERS Al.
 NOON MEETING
Head of Columbia Institute Delivers Address on Dig
 nifty of Unselfishness'

The Rev. Walter Capers, president of Columbia institute, Columbia, Tenn. delivered the address yesterday at the monday meeting at the Church of the Advent which was one of a series that
 have been given during this, Holy
 Week
 The Rev. Capers took as his subject
 yesterday The Dignity of Unselfish-
 ness" and discussed his theme most in- terestingly and impressively He went
 on to show that the highest characters in the world have attained distinction through their willingness to sacrifice all inclinations of the self both as re-
 gards the love of pleasure and the in dividuality of tastes.
 Speaking more intimately to his hear ers he proceeded to explain all that
 could be accomplished by the business
 men of Birmingham If they were to strive after the very highest in their ideals of unselfishness, and if they were to strive after the highest spirit of self-sacrifice as set forth in the life of Jesus Christ.
 The speaker then applied his thoughts to the home and to business. and he said in conclusion that every man should, while striving to attain suc-
 cess in his business and in his particu-
 lar line, let his whole efforts be char
 acterized with unselfishness and sym pathy towards his fellow men. Friday Good Friday) the Rev. J. J.
 Lanier. rector of Grace Church, Wood lawn.
 Saturday, the Rev. W. E. Evans, rec tor Church of the Advent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
|. H. VANN CHOSEN
 ALABAMA ORATOR

University. April 13-(SpeciaI )-In the recent trials for a speaker to represent Alabama in the Southern Intercollegiate oratorial contest in which C. H. Vann and o. c. Carmichael were the two lead ing speakers, the judges, Dr. W. B. Saf- fold, pr. C. H. Barnwell and Dr. F. E. Dresslar decided in favor of MT. vann as the representative
 MT. Vann's subject in the trials was "Lawlessness." and he showed fine talent in his discussion of 1t. In the first week in May MT. Vann will leave for the Uni versity of Virginia, where the contest will be held. Last year the medal was won by Alabama's representative, MT. Dominics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
b|G CEREMONIAL
 SESSION APRIL 28
Orpheum Theatre Will Be Scene of Orgies of Za-
 mora Temple

Illustrious Nobles of Tamora Temple, Ancient Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, have received a decree from H. lustrous Potentate F. B. Keiser for q ceremonial session to be held April 2S at the Orpheum theatre.
 A special dispensation has been granted by Imperial Potentate Fred Hines and the novices are being lassoed for the work. It is stated that large class has been recruited from those who re- ceved the higher Masonic degrees lately and that grand old time will be dshe1 out to the elect on this occasion.
 The fastest camels of the desert have been untethered, the timid ones have been cast into the innermost recesses of the darkened secret vaults, and all Is getting in condition for a hilarious time. Those novces of past sessions who have been elevated to the elect are planning awful vengeance upon the stern-hearted who would fain buckle on additional array.
 The manifesto sounds something like this:
 ''1llustrious noble attend:
 'Nahar Fl Jumaah, 2Sth day, 4th month, Hegira 1929, Rabih u Akhir, an- swering to Friday April 2S, 1911, 7:30 clock in the evening, Orpheum theatre. Birmingham, Ala Magnificent ceremonial. Extraordinary festival. Preparations to
 
 chants. Wonderful romances. Brilian-. Magnificent iluminations. Grand pro- sessions. Dervish ordeas Its better than a thousand nights zikers on the sons of Ali.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
AFTER TWO YEARS
 ASKS FOR BOND

Clanton, April .--(Special)-In the case of Joseph NJ. Wilson, who two years ago was indicted for the murder of James Leming and upon trial was sentenced to life Imprisonment by a jury in the cir cult court, an appeal was taken. The su- preme court reversed the case and Wilson has since been held in jail.
 On appeal for bond today the case came on trial before Judge Deason. By agree ment of the state solicitor and counsel for defendant after going over testimony it was left with the probate judge to deter mine and fix bond. The case has attract ed much attention here and much interest is manifested. The judge reserved de- cision until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
CLIFF WAYNE IS
 BOOSTING SPECIAL

Cliffe Wayne, assistant general passen- ger agent for the Seaboard Air Line, was in Birmingham yesterday, talking up the new Birmingham-A Atlanta special recently inaugurated over that line to Atlanta and the east. He was exceptionally pleased with the work performed by that train and the outlook for 1t. He said it filled long felt want for a large portion of Vir- ginia, and brought that country into close touch with Birmingham and other centers.
 MT. Wayne and Capt. Jack w. Johnston were callers upon several prominent men yesterday and visited the other railroad officials in this city. Mir Wayne left last night at midnight for Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
PICKENS PLANTS
 BIG CORN CROP

Carrollton, April 13.-(Special)-The majority of the farmers of this section are through planting their corn and a great deal of complaint has been heard on account of bad stands and cut worms. The present year promises to be another banner year in Pickens in the way of q bumper corn crop if everything is, fa- vorable.
 There are 26 enrolled in the contest for the best acre of corn in this county and new ones are being added every day. The county offers a premium of $5 for the best acre of corn grown and the state donates $25 additional, which has caused a great deal of interest to be taken in the raising of corn by the farm CTS over the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Would Prevent Consolidation

Detroit, April 13.-The controlling in- terests of the Calumet and Hecla and nine other copper mining companies today made answer to the petition Of G. M Hyams of New York for an in- function to prevent the consolidation of these companies and the day was con stunned by the reading of the answer and affidavits submitted by both sides before United States District Judge Henry H. Swan The case will be re- sumed tomorrow and the arguments may not be concluded before Saturday It was argued that the merger of the Calumet and Hecla with the other mines is aimed to rehabiltate the Cal umet and Hecla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Even the Rain Does Not Dampen the Enthusiasm

ton. constipation; 1t stops that bloating, belching and distress feeling after eating or drinking moderately and if you suffer with rheumatism or catarrhal deafness and you want your hearing restored and your rheumatic pains vanish. be sure to get the Quaker oil of Balm, the greatest pain relief in the world. Ask the thou sands of your friends and neighbors right here in Birmingham. See if they don't tell you Quaker Extract and Oil of Balm have done more for them than all the remedies they ever used all put together.
 Here's a report of MT. J. H. Archer, shoe salesman at J. Blach X Sons, who has been troubled with indigestion. dys-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Warden Files Demurrer

New Orleans, April 13.-When ar raigned in the criminal district court today on a charge of violating the elec- tion laws by having in his possession the registration papers of another, Capt. "Dick" Meredith, warden of the Orleans parish prison, through his at torneys, filed demurrer to the in dictment, attacking the constitutional- ity of the election act. Argument was set for April 21. M. J. Aucoin, Charles J. Roginer, Joseph B. Norris and Will liam F. Weber. election commissioners of the Eleventh precinct of the Third ward, pleaded not guilty to charges of violating the election laws. They will be tried next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14

When the Health Teacher was here ne
 said: Tt matters not what kind of weather we have the Birmingham people are so thoroughly convinced that the Quaker remedies do the work that has heen left undone by others that when you hear the name Quaker Extract it in itself assures them that 1t is natures own remedy composed of proper combina- ton of the herbs, barks, poots berries, leaves, gums and blossoms that these God-given gifts are not composed of any mineral or chemical poison; they are harmless to give to babe or the delicate woman in the most delicate manner. The Quaker Extract is a positive cure for all forms of stomach. kidney. liver and blood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
CHARLIE FRANK CANS
 WOULD-BE PELICANS

New Orleans, April 1s.-Manager Charlie Frank of the New Orleans baseball club last night announced the release of Ralph Kitchens, catcher, to Galveston, Tex. Catcher Leo Anger meir, released by the Chicago Cubs, has arrived here Catcher Nagle and Outfelder Callahan, released by Cleve- land, are due today and advices have boon received to the effect that Second Baseman Kirk, released to the Pelicans, by Detroit, is en route to this city, and will arrive before Sunday. Nagle, Callahan and Kirk were bought out right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14

hands all swollen so he could scarcely work; his kidneys bad bowels constipated so badly they would not act for four or five days He had to keep taking pills, pellets, salts, or something all the time. He called at the drug store and procured treatment of the Extract and oil of Balm. and todays says my bowels are acting fine. My kidneys are good and the swelling and pain is about all gone. The Quaker Extract and oil of Balm are cer- tainly the best medicines ever used and I will tell my friends not to fool away their time and money but go to Gum . pharmacy get treatment of the Quaker remedies and get cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Johnson Finally Signs

Washington, April 13.-Walter John son, the Washington American star pitch CT, who left the team While in Atlanta in training, refused to sign for a diary less than $7500, has come to terms with the club and contracted for three years at a figure said to be. $21,- 900 for the term. Johnson has resumed training and will pitch either tomor- row or Saturday,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Japanese to Tour America

San Francisco, April 13.-On the Jap anese liner Nippon Maru, due to ar rive here today, is the baseball team of Weseda university, coming to tour this country upon an invitation from the University of Chicago. Matches have been arranged for the Japanese tall players with most of the large col eges of the Pacific coast and the mid dle west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14

pepsia and blood trouble, felt like there was lump of lead in pit of stomach. when he would belch there was sour greasy. foarny stuff would come up in mouthfulls. He said: "I have used many different so-called cures. but they were only temporary reliefs. l always felt more tired in the morning than upon going to bed; poor appetite. But have taken the Quaker Extract about 10 days and felt like new man. Quaker is certainly the medicine for me-
 Ask Mir. w. J. Hef1in, who resides at PA Forty-eighth street, Woodlawn. who Is delivery clerk at the Central of Georgla railroad freight house, who suffered for years with rheumatism in his arms and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
 MARION MIGRANTS KILLED IN MINE

, Hamilton, April 13.-(Special)-Th fol- lowing convicts, who were sent up by Ma rion county, as convicts were killed ID the Banner mines explosion Saturday F. Ladrina and c. Mcdonald, white men, charged with vagrancy, and Ike Taylor, colored, charged with an assault. All three were arrested tried and convicted within the last 30 days. The two white men refused to divulge their past his tory and it is doubtful whether their relatives will ever be located
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA
 HOLDS AN ELECTION

Richmond, Va, April 13.-The biennial convention of Sigma Sigma Sigma society today elected Miss Besise Brown of Gainesville Va, grand president Miss Annie May Lanouse. Dallas. Tex, grand vice president Miss Will Lynn Tucker, Everett, Ark, corresponding secretary; Mrs R. H. Brown Mckinney, Tex, re- cording secretary; Miss Carrie K. Mason, Ithaca, N. Y., grand treasurer.
 Governor Mann and Miss Mary Johnson, the novelist, were the welcoming speak CTS. The convention will adjourn Satur- daV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
GREENSBORO TAKES SECOND OF SERIES

Marion. April 13.-(Special. )-Southern university won the second game of the series by a score of to 1. The game last ed three hours, in which there was an endless wrangle and protest of the um- pire's decisions In the fourth inning the game was almost broken up. No game at Marion has ever brought forth such a tirade of abuse for the umpire as that of today. Batteries: Greensboro, Brown. and Little and Haley; Marion, Wynn, John ston, Caren; Ghent and Lane. Umpire, Wheaar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
EXPORTS GREATLY
 EXCEED IMPORTS

Washington, April 1S.-Exports for the nine months since the beginning of this fiscal year have exceeded imports by $40, 900 900, which is greater than the to- tai excess of exports for the whole fiscal year 1909.
 Statistics for March show exports of $161 ,924, 900, as against S143.657,000 last year. Imports for the month were $139.000.0 .000 as against $162, 999 900 last year. Of all inn ports during March 47.9 per cent were en- tered free of duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
SUPERSTITION COST NEGRO MANS LIFE Negro Conjurer Uses Con
 jure Bag" Fatally OFFER HIGH SCHOOL Talladega May Have County High School-Rumored Sale of At
 lanta, Birmingham and
 Atlantic Railroad
OFFER HIGH SCHOOL

Talladega, April 13.-(Special.) 1.-The "Coniure Bag murder trial of John Moore. who is alleged to have "conjured' Elijah Morriss and Freeman Swain and made them murder Bud Wiley is yet on It's way to the jury The little red con lure bag is about the size and shape of a strawberry, and is tied with white thread. Moore gave this bag to Morriss and told him it was 'hant' and would render him immline from all harm in killing Wi ley Moore also told Morriss to sprinkle his head and person with a snuff1colored powder which would keep away all harm. It was apparent while the witness was telling this that he profoundly credited and trusted in the statements of Moore, the "Cunjah Man.
 A negro witness in this case was asked Are you kin to Freeman Swain?"
 "A little bit" answered the witness.
 "what is your relationship" asked the lawyer.
 well, sah," said the negro, T am either his uncle or he is my uncle, and l don't know which?"
 Interest in the case continues unabated. the courtroom being crowded with whites and blacks to listen to this strange story of negro superstitution, which cost an in nocent man his life.
 The rlmor on the streets is persistent that the Seaboard railroad has absorbed, taken over, or bought out the Birming- ham and Atlantic railway It is hoped to be true by the people of this city, as the people are partial to the Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, and it is apparent that the line is not making any money but is living a hand-to-mouth existence, and it Is thought that the Seaboard will add to 1t such connections or extensions as will make it part of paying line.
 A proposition is being discussed to offer the Graham School building, with five acres of land, totaling a value of $15,O00 to the state high school commission. If the gift is accepted all pupils of the city school below the eighth grade will attend the northside school, while the high school grades will be concentrated in the south idle school. .s
 The directors of the Chinnabee Cotton mills have declared per cent dividend and elected as directors J. K. Dixon, c. 5. Jones, J. E. Michael, J. H. Hicks, J. F. Klein, W. l.. Dumas and F. G. Stringer. J. F. Klein was elected secretary and treasurer to succeed J. M. Hicks, who had sold his interest to J. H. Hicks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Townes Leads Field

Pinehurst, N. C.. April 13.-Henry c. Fownes of the Oakmont Country club Pittsburg, led the field in today's qual- itication round of the third annual mid April golf tournament with low card of IT. His son, w. c. Fownes, Jf, punched in a triple tie at second place with A. H. Findlay of Dyker Meadow and l.. D. Pierce of Braeburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Pass Tuberculosis Bill

Denver, Col, April 13.-The house yesr terday passed on final reading the Hasty bill for the regulations of persons suffer ing from tuberculosis. The measure is drastic in its provisions. All .tubercular patients are placed under the direction of the state health authorities, to whom they must report Physicians are ordered to report all tubercular patients to the health and landlords must report all tubercular patients.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Dies On His Birthday

Harrisonburg. Va, April 1S.-On his 44th birthday J. E. Lee Brick of EllSton, prominent merchant and former presi- dent of the Elkton bank, died suddenly today. He served yesterday pallbearer at the funeral of Dr. Hiram Miller, who died suddenly Sunday. MT. Lee Brick was a native of Scotland Neck, N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
Dr. Oxnam at Y. w. c. A.

Dr. c. O. Oxnam, the Pisgah evangelist, will deliver a special sermon before the members of the Young Women's Chris tian association tonight at 7:9O o'clock at the association building on West Twen- tieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-14
SeabOard
 Dininq Cars

Operated through to New York on Seaboard are supplied with best mar kets In Virginia. Florida, New York and Alabama. Seaboard's Brmingham- Atlanta Special leaves S.30 a.. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-28
DISASTROUS FIRE
AT SPARROW'S POINT.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2S.-Four
large storehouse for patterns of the
Maryland Steel Co.. at Sparow's
Point were destroyed by fire early
this morning. The damage will prob
ably be very heavy as the buildings
contained all the patterns of vari-
Gus castings made at the plant for
the past fifteen years.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
but it is the general opinion thai q
spark from passing locomotive was
carried into one OF the buildings.
The four buildings that were dcs-
troyed were 80 feet by 30 feet each
They were built Of wood. covered
with corrugated iron.
As soon as the blaze was discover
ed the fire whistle was started and
quickly aroused the residents. Tho
cornty has no fire company near
Sparrow's Point aE5. the town de.
pcnds upon volunteers to protect il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-28
TRAIN WRECKED
At EARLY HOUR.
G.. & 0. Passenger Train, Meets
With Disaster---Engineer
Killed.
ENGINE ROLLS DOWN A BANK,
Several Coaches Dcrailed and Passen-
gers Severely Shaken tIp-Canse oi
Accident Unknown.

Huntington, W. Va, Dec. 2S.-One
man was killed. one fatally injured,
and several passengers hurt. when
The fast flying Virginian' passenger
train on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad was wrecked early today at
McKendars, near here.
The engineer. William Dunn ol
Hinton. was instantly killed, and La
rey Terrell. OF Huntington, is dying.
The engine lcfr the track and roll
ed over the bank. Several coaches
were dcrailcd The cause Of the
wreck was not determined.
McKendrce. W. Va. Dec. 2S.--En-
gineer W. j. Dunn of Hinton. was
Instantly killed. and Fireman l.. i.
Terrell Of Huntington. was seriously
when The Chesapeake and Ohio linz
tied from Old Point Comfort 10 Gin
cinnati, struck an obstruction on
the track. caused by landslide. No
passengers were injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-28
Complains Against Rates.

The Brunswick Bake -Collender Co..
Delaware manufactures OF billiard
tables with headquarters n Chicago
bitterly protested to the Interstate
Commerce Commission today against
''an unreasonable and exacting rule
now being enforced by railroads in the
Western Classification which results in
gross discrimination against manufac-
turers OF billiard tables and other bulky
articles, it is alleged. The rule is that
articles too large to be loaded through
the side doors OF sc foot box cars
must pay freight charges at first class
rates with no charge less than the first
class rate OIL 1000 pounds.
Billiard tables are too long and wide
to be loaded into box ears by the side
doors and though it is possible and the
custom to load them through end doors
the lower classification to which they
naturally are entitled is not allowed
under the sde-door loading rule.
The company cites the action OF the
Southern, Illinois and official classlil-
catiou railroads in modifying this rule
in conformity with past orders OF the
commission but states that the western
classification a self-c1eated and elect
ed committee" mas not bonformed
though the commission has frequently
ordered individual roads in the assoc
citation to make reparation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-28
Train Ilerailcd.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 2S.-The biting
blizzard sweeping Ohio last night and
today narrowly missed claiming scores
OF lives last night when the Big Four
Twentieth Century limited was wrecked
at LeGrange. 35 miles out OF Cleveland.
Railroadmen consider it remarkable
that only about fifteen persons were in
jured when the tender and ten cars left
the rails. Those injured we're only
bruised or cut by flying glass and re-
sunied their journey.
The wrecked train runs between
Cincinnati and Cleveland, where it
connects with the Chicago New York
Limited. While trying to make up
time the front tuck OF the tender left
the track, carrying the rest OF the train
with. The smoker turned over into the
ditch,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-28
THE STRIKE Of
COTTON SP|NNER5
100000 Idle and Equally as Many
More to be Placed on Half
Time.
LOSS OF 100000 WEEKLY
Woman Blames For Present Conditions
Latter Blames Unionlsm-Opposition
10 Closed Shop.

Manchester, Eng, Dec. 2S.-Miss
Margaret Bury, who refused to re-
join the Union, is being blamed to-
day for the lockout in the cotton mills
of this district which has thrown
100000 people out Of work. The
weekly wage loss to the employees
will be S1.50O,O00.
Miss Bury announced today that
she intended 10 stand her ground re-
gardless Of tho attacks that were be-
ing made upon her. THE charges
that | am responsible for the lockout
are absurd she said today. "The
unionisLs are the real offenders. Ny
fellow workers at the Helene M:lis
went on strike because our employers
refused to discharge Thomas Riley
and his wife who had refused to join
the union. do not believe in the
closed shop idea and left the organiza-
ton. Riley and his wife have since
Joined the union. | am told, and be-
cause | refuse TO take similar
course the union worlingmen and
women are blaming me. No amount
of persecution will induce me 10 re-
join the ranks OF organized labor.
The fault is chiefly with the union
and the members OF the organization
have no one to blame but their own
leaders,
The strike at the Helene Mills in
Acccrngton, where Miss Bury is en-
ployed. resulted in the decision Of
the other master cotton spinners in
this district to enforce the open shop
rule. In addition TO the 100000 peo-
pie who have been locked out. a sim
siier- number WIN be placed on half
time.