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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
PLAN IMPROVEMENT
 IN BESSEMER JAIL
Feast of Tabernacle to Be Observed Rufe MOr-
 risOn Dies

Bessemer October 6.-(Special.)-J D Adams. representing the office of the state inspector of jais and public build ings, was in the city today for the pur' pose of conferring with the building com- mittee of the city council with refer- ence to the Improvements which must be made to the city jail as required by order of Dr. oates, state inspector.
 MT. Adams was one of the inspectors sent to Bessemer to make the originai inspection, as the result of which the order was issued. In making the i'm provements to place the city jail in the sanitary condition required by the state officials, the office of the warden, as we'll as cells for negro women and .nen brought in under the influence of liquor, will probably be moved to the first Floor. The Improvements advised by State In spector Oates will cost approximately $500.
 John Lyons, alias John Patterson. a negro was badly shot and stabbed on First avenue last night shortly after o'clock. by parties unknown.
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early season strength and ability to carry the ball almost at will by straight foot ball.
 The officials for the Auburn-Fa Farmers game have been agreed upon as follows: Referee, Captain Hill, West Point; um- pire, Bomar, Yale: field judge, Wadrifge, Cornell. Utay. Texas A. & M or Ridge way of Auburn, will be head linesman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Commercial Travellers Meet

Birmingham couicil No. 172, United Commercial Trevelrs, will meet to- avenue and Nineteenh street instead of at the old varley #ll. Three candi- dates for initiation hd much business is to come up regardhg the meeting on October 13 of the Site Guild Ancient Mystic Order of Batmen of Bagday. The social orga nizatid of the U. c. S.. the new Bagman's guil here, is slknown as Alhambra, t,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Birmingham Bar to Meet

meeting af the Birmingham ban will be held this mPrning at 10 o'clock in the circuit courts to receive the reborts of committees onlresolutions on the death of several memb,rs of the legal profess sion recently. Tn addition to the re- ports of committees it is stated that some matters of importahce in reference to the recent reorganization of the Birmingham Bar association vii be considered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
TEXAS SHOWS MUCH STRENGTH

College Station Texas, October 6.-(Spe- eial)-The Agricultural and Mechanical football team, in the first game of the season today, defeated the Southwestern university team by score of 9 to 0. The Agricultural and Mechanical team, which plays the Alabama Polytechnic institute
 in Dallas October q, shows unexpecte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
No Negro School l.

The committee appointed at the mass meeting of McCalla citizens to protest against the sale of the Dr. Ragdale farm to negroes for an industrial school has succeeded in it's efforts to keep the school away and sum of money was subscribed to pay to the purchasers the option they had already paid.
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w. M. DuDree

w. NJ Dupree, aged 35 years, died last night at 10 o'clock at a local infirmary. The deceased is survived only by his father. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at l o'clock at the undertaking parlors of Lige Loy on Third avenue. Interment will be made in the Southside Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Joseph Thompson Returns

Joseph Thompson returned yesterday from New York. While away MT. Thompson made a cruise down the bay, which was of great interest. MT. Thompson said business looked good in New York and while the warm weather tended to hold back trade to slight degree yet the merchants were opti- mistic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Deaths and Funerals
Harry NJ. Craig

The body of Harry M. Craig, aged 36 years, who died Thursday afternoon at local infirmary, was sent yester- day afternoon by Shaw to Trussville where interment was made yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Death of Rufe Morrison. IF.

Rufe the 15-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Rufe Morrison of Virginia mines, died yesterday after a short illness. About two weeks ago the boy engaged in a football game after which he be- came i'll from being overheated his condition being serious from the first. The remains were carried to. Valley Creek cemetery this afternoon for inter ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Chance of Pay Days Proposed

It is stated this morning that all of the large corporations operating in this district will adopt the semi monthly pay day, instead of only the Tennessee company, reported few days ago. It is reported that the Woodward Iron company, tile Republic company and the Sloss company will try this sys-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Succoth to Be Observed

The feast of the Tabernacles or Succoth will be observed at o'clock Friday evening at Temple Beth Fl. The sermon by Rabbi Hirsch will deal with the sig nificance of the festival A beautiful ernacle falls on the Sabbath, Friday pie, composed O. greens, fruits and vegetables. This year the Feast of Tao ernacle falls on the Sabbath Friday evening, October 6, and Saturday, october :, and continue for seven days. The law commands the Israelite to dwell in booths for seven days, commencing on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, to remind him that God caused the children of Israel to dwell in booths when he led them out of the land of Egypt The eighth day was ordained to be kept as a solemn assembly," This will be ob- served on the Friday evening and Satur- day following, october 13 and l4. The festival has of late been used to encour- age charity. The fruits of the field are brought into Gods house as a sign of thankfulness and after the service are sent to the hospitals or the poor of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Hold Girls M,etinr

The women of the Exall chorus hav, been requested to sing ala meeting for girls only. to be led by Ms. Lamoreaux. at the First Methodist &urch Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

BICYCLE STOLEN-$J reward for in- formation leading to recovery of red Dayton bicycle. model 120-No. 12TS0S. to pr. J. E. Garrison. Both phones Main 1Ses
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employed. Second, we are not satisfied with treatment we received here" Other than the departure of the shopmen the situation locally was unchanged. Off, ficials of the road assert that all freight normal conditions are being restored as the men at work become adjusted to their duties.
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pr. J. G. Wilkinson "a well known physician of Ragland, was in BirIhing- ham yesterday en route to New York, where he will spend two or three months visiting Boston and Phihdel- phia before returning home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
RATE WAR SHOWS
 NO SIGNS OF ABATEMENT

service and other advantages. If the Bell people wish to purchase the Peoples line, I wouldn't object, but under tho laws of Alabama they cannot consol- date''
 F. H. West, manager of the Alabama Roofing company: q believe that the telephone company should have a reason able return on their, investment, and If their books do not show this, the rate should be increased. We are backing Judge Lane up in his fight, and should the rate be raised we would retain our telephone, regardless"
 James N. Merrell, chief clerk of the circuit court said with reference to the proposed increase of phone rates: T feel that if they Ire losing money I am will ing to relieve them by taking out my phone. I am that patriotic. I do not feel that my telephone is an indispensable adjunct, and can do without it.''
 John L. Barker. deputy sheriff, said: q am against the raise. I believe the company Is charging enough now for their service, and I believe they are making money now. I do not think the increase would be justifable;. don't see how 1t is possible that-a large number of sub scribers entails loss'
 The Rev. W. NJ. Anderson pastor of the Woodlawn Baptist church, said: '1t strikes me that the Bell, phone rate in crease is an imposition on the public. I have not gone into the matter thor oughly, but understand, and the Bell people do not deny it, that the phone company is and has for some time past, been on paying basis and is paying it's stockholders substantial dividend. When they are doing that well, l cannot see anything else to the proposed sin- crease except an imposition on the pulp lie and I am decidedly against it. My service at Woodlawn is good and l have no complaint to make in this respect.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07

For appropriate floral offerings, phone q. See Godden's Seed Flower Stors. 20lS First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07

w. w.. Eyester, circulation rnanager for the Montgomery Journal, wal reg . istered at the Metropolitan yestrday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07

The Bessemer city court adjourned this morning until Monday, following the ver- diet of the jury for the defendant in the suit of M. F. Wood against w. c. Head for damages for personal injury in an automobile accdent. The grand jury ,e- mained in session this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
IRON NERVE OF PETERSON
 0YE AWES fRENZIED MOB

position to sweep the entire locality with a flood of light.
 The presidents of all the unions on strike here declare that at the daily meet ings they have counseled peace. urging strikers to avoid anything tending to- wards lawlessness The merchants and citizens of McComb, while sympathizins with the strikers are not over enthusi' astic over the present conditions, ano an ending of the trouble between the warning forces would be gladly welcomed by commercial interests.
 The only work now under way In th' local shops is being done by iron mold CTS, who went out in sympathy with th' federated crafts, but returned 10 tnei' work today. All McComb turned out this afternoon to see the soldiers form 7ol retreat, followed by short drills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
PERSONAL.

CoI. Thomas F. Martinrof Mdntgom- cry is among the guests of ths. Nor Iris. FNsa ss S4 zL.. NJ. Harris has gone to New. York on a business trip, and will be away week or 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Strikebreakers Strike

Memphis, Tenn. october 6.--Dissatis- fled with conditions about the Memphis shops, Illinois Central strikebreaKers tried their hand at striking late today and tonight railroad officials assert one hundred were furnished transportation and escorted to a train bound Tor Chi cago. At the headquarters of the strikers it is declared more than 400 men walked out: practically the entire force. The walkout was without disorder
 "The men were dissatisfied that is all. '' is the explanation made at the office of S. s. Morris, general superintendent oi the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad, who has Jurisdiction of the local shops About one hundred asked to be returned to Chicago, where they were recruited. and We accommodated them. We still have an ample force to take care of inn mediate needs"
 we walked out for two reasons one of the men declared. First we have no desire to be strikebreakers: we nid not understand conditions when we were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07

LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phones 7ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
SHAW. the Undertaxer. Phones 3.

JOHNS Undertaking Co.,. Phones 100,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07

The services of the Grace Episcopal church., on First Avenue and Fifty eighth street, will be conducted tomor- row by the Rev. I. o. Adams of Bes- semer. Sunday school will open at 10 o'clock in the morning and the celebra ton of the Holy Communion will be held at II o'clock.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
WILL NOMINATE REYES.

City of Mexico, Aug. 16.-Another
important turn will be given to the
Mexican presidential campaign by the
convention called to meet today at
Monterey, which it is expected will
nominate Gen. Bernardo Reyes to sue
ceed Diaz. Gen. Reyes, who is re-
garded by many persons as the
strongest man in Mexico today and
the one best fitted to solve the vital
problems now facing the republic, has
repeatedly stated since his return
from exile in Europe that he would
not become candidate for the presi-
dency if by so doing he would en-
broil the country in civil discord.
Lately, however, he has manifested
disposition to listen to the appeals
of his friends and it is generally be-
lieved he will accept the nomination
and contest for the presidency against
Madero and Gomez. General Reyes
will have the united support of the
Clerical party.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
CONDUCTOR FACES
SERIOUS CHARGE
M. L. NEEDHAM ARRESTED FOR
ALLEGED PURSE sNATcHING
LAST NIGHT

Charged with stealing the purse of
Mrs. Beatrice Ortiz, M. L. Needham, a
Santa Fe conductor, was arrested this
afternoon at the passenger station by
Sheriff Secundino Romero and Deputy
Sheriff Enrique Sena. 1t was expected
Needham would be given a hearing
late this afternoon or tomorrow morn
ing. Mrs. Ortiz has identified Need
ham as the man who snatched her
purse last night, it is asserted.
Mrs. Ortiz was walking to her home
on the West side last night when she
was attacked near the home of An
tonic Lucero short distance west
of the court house, by a man who
seized her purse and attempted to run
Mrs. ortiz grappled with the man who
twisted her neck severely before be
ing able to get away. Mrs. Ortiz held
on, however, long enough to get q
good look at the mans face.
The purse contained $40 in money
and some keys and other articles.
Needham protests his innocence
and declares he will be able to prove
it a case Of mistaken identity. He
bears a good reputation and has never
been in trouble before so far as known
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
SENATE CONCURS in
HOUSE WOOL REVISION
MEASURE NOW GOES TO PRESI-
DENT TAFT FOR EXECUTIVES
EXPECTED VETO

Washington, Aug. 16.-The senate
late yesterday by vote of 9S to 2S
adopted the conference report on the
wool tariff revision bill already adopt
ed by the house. The bill will now
go to the White House for the expect
ed veto OF President Taft.
The vote came after a vigorous FIVE
hours debate on the merits of the
bill. 1t was victory for the demo
cratic anu insurgent republicans as
against the regular republicans. Only
two progressive republicans, Senators
l,orah of Idaho and Bourne of Ore
,yon. united with the regulars in the
vote against the bill.
The bill as passed by the two
houses. places flat ad valorem duty
of 29 per cent on all raw wool and
4 proportionate rate on wooden manu-
The opinion Is held in Washington
That congress entered upon the last
eight days of the session today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
GEORGE SCHOENY DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
FORMER OPTIC EMPLOYE LOSES
HEROIC BATTLE AGAINST
TUBERCULOSIS

Loser in an heroic battle with an in
durable disease, George Schoeny, fo
two years foreman of The Optics com
posing room, died this morning at 500
O'Clock at his home, 920 Jackson ave
nue.. Mr. Schoeny had been a sufferer
from tuberculosis for several years
About a year ago failing health com
PEELED him to give up his work at The
Optic. Early this year Mr.. Schoeny's
condition became such that he was
forced to spend much of his time in
bed. He had several severe spells OF
illness that reduced his strength. This
morning he passed calmly away.
Mr. Schoeny was born in Owens
willie, Ind, May II, 1869. He was AZ
years OF age. He was married in
Princeton. Ind. May IS. 1890 to Miss
Anna sutton. who survives. Surviving
are Donald, Paul and Edith
schoeny. all of this city. other reia-
tives are Mrs. Julia Rose. Mrs. Minnie
Baker and Charles Schoeny, all of
Indiana.
Mr.. Schoeny was a member of the
Modern Woodmen of America. the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Improv-
ed Order of Red Men and the Las We
gas local of the International Typo
graphical Union, of which he was sec
retary.
With his family Mr.. Schoeny came to
Las Vegas November II, 1908. He
removed here for the benefit of his
health. In his work at The Optic Mr.
Schoeny was highly efficient and was
a most faithful employe. On many oc
casiens when his strength was failing
he stayed at his post, showing a devo
ton to his work and an interest in the
welfare of the paper that was indiea
tive of the loyal character of the man
1T was with regret that Mr.. Schoeny
gave up his work but his shattered
health made such action imperative
After he retired from the regular pay
HUI WI. oOuOGuy dlW cyo OC uC
pended upon to help the force during
times when business was unusually
heavy.
Paul Schoeny is employed at the
store of Graaf and Hayward and is 9
member of the Las Vegas Maroons
Donald is in the office Of the Charles
Ilfeld company and Miss Edith is at
tending school.
The funeral will, be held tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the resi-
dence and will be attended by The OPP
tic force.
Rev. E. C. Anderson will have
charge of the services and intermen
will occur in Masonic cemetery.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
NEW COAL OIL INSPECTOR

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Aug. 16.-Ad
vices reached Albuquerque yesterday
that Nestor-Montoya who had been
heretofore prominently mentioned as
a candidate for the position of deputy
coal oil inspector for the Albuquerque
district, had been appointed 10 the
position in preference to number Of
candidates who had filed applications
for the position, including about three
or four ambitious Albuquerqueans.
Mr.. Montoya Immediately qualified
for the position and is now the bona
fide successor of the late Thomas
S. Hubbell, who held the position for
many years. Mr.. Montoya is well
known in Albuquerque as the editor
of La Bandera Americana, one of the
leading Spanish American papers Of
New Mexico.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
roeo ENDS GOTHAM VISIT.

New York, Aug. 16.-The rapid fire
program of social and official func-
tions with which New York enter
tanned Admiral Togo, and which the
Japanese navol hero admits has made
the past few days one of the most
strenuous periods of his life, was con-
cluded today with a luncheon given
by Maj. Gen. Frederick d, Grant at
Governors Island. Early this even
ing Admiral Togo and his party de-
part for Boston, where two days are
to be spent before the transconti-
mental journey is begun.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
SECRETARY WILSON 76.

Washington, August 16.-Secre-
tary of Agriculture Wilson, who is
away on his summer vacation-the
most of which is spent attending ag-
ricultural meetings and preaching
scientific agriculture to the farmers
reached his seventy-sixth birthday
anniversary today. Secretary VIII
son was appointed to office by Presi
dent Mckinley in 1897 and has man
aged to weather the storms through
four administrations and incidentally
has attained the distinction of hold
ing to his portfolio longer than any
other cabinet officer in the history
of the federal government.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
HOTEL MEN IN SESSION.

Grand Forks, N. D.. Aug 16.-Plans
for the elimination of the hotel dead
beat and the hotel crook are up for
discussion at the annual convention
of the Northwestern Hotel Mems as
sociation, which met in Grand Forks
today for a session of two days. The
convention is one of the best at
tended in the history of the asso-
citation, many of the leading hotels
of Minneapolis, st. Paul. Omahp,
Sioux City, Duluth and other cities
of the Northwest being represented.
R. w. Johnson, of Waterloo, Iowa, is
president of the association and tie
presiding officer of the convention
The visiting bonifaces are being
handsomely entertained by the horel
men of Grand Forks.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
NEGRO BUSINESS MEN.

Little Rock, Ark. Aug 16.-Be-
tween seven and eight hundred dele
gates, among whom are scores of col
ored men who have made a success
in commercial enterprises and others
who represent prosperous towns con-
trolled entirely by negroes, are at
tending the twelfth annual meeting
of the National Negro Business
League. which was opened In this city
today. Booker t. Washington is the
president of the league, the object
of which is to inform the
world Of the progress the ne
gro is making in business and to
stimulate local business enterprises
among the members OF the race. The
present meeting will continue its ses-
sions until Saturday. The progress
being made by the negroes of Okla
homa will be elaborated on Okla
homa day, when delegates from that
state will tell of the growth and
prosperity of the town of Boley,
which is inhabited and controlled
entirely by negroes. One of the evil
dences of the towns prosperity is
found in the fact that it ha sjust in
stalled $4,000 light and power
plant.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
MONTANA PIONEERS MEET.

Butte, Mont, Aug. 16.-The trail
blazers of the early days. including
several millionaires who have not for
gotten the state where they dug their
fortunes from the mines though they
have since found homes in New York
and other cities, rounded up here to-
day for the annual reunion of the
Society of Montana Pioneers. The
meeting will continue until the end
of the week and will be devoted en-
tirelv to features of entertainment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
ATWOOD CONTINUES
WONDERFUL FLIGHT
AVIATOR FLYING FROM ST. LOUIS
TO bosom, REACHES
PETTlsVILLE, o.

Pettisville, o., Aug. 16.-Traveling
ninety-seven miles in two hours and
six minutes, Harry N. Atwood this
morning alighted here, on his 'our-
ney from st. Louis to Boston. On
his flight from Elkhart, Ind, to this
city, Atwood flew at an average
speed of forty-six miles an hour and
covered his last nine miles in six
minutes. He will leave here this aft
ernoon for Sandusky, which he ex-
poets to reach by o'clock. Atwood
is confident he will reach Boston
within the ten days limit prescribed
in the st. Louis Post Dispatch's s
$4,000 cash prize.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
SENATE Agrees TO
PUBLICITY MEASURE
CAMPAIGN BILL NOW GOES TO
PRESIDENT TAFT FOR HIS
OrNMhTlIDE
SIGNATURE

Washington. Aug. 16.-The senate
today agreed to the campaign public
ity bill, recently passed by the house,
and the measure now goes to Presi.
dent Taft for his signature
Senators Hepburn, Sutherland, Brad
lye Paynter and Pomerene were today
appointed committee to investigate
the election of Senator Stephenson o.
WISCONSIN.
An inquiry into contempt of cour-
proceedings and punishment for sucf
offense, emphasized by the recent sen
fencing of the American Federation o
Labor officials. will be undertaken De
cember 7, according to the provision
of a bill introduced. in the senate to
day, defining what constitutes con
tempt of court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
POPE Plus IS Able
TO GREET CALLERS
AGED PoNTIFF's CONDITION
PRACTICALLY UNCHANGED
FROM YESTERDAY

Rome, Aug. 16.-Pope. Plus condi-
tion today was practically unchanged
from yesterday. The pope appeared
cheerful and was able to receive call
ers.
The regulations that are to govern
the election of a successor to the pope
have been published, They are the
same as previous ones, with the notable
exception, which provides excommuni
cation for any cardinal attending the
conclave who shall accept any charge
from any person or government thai
claims the right to veto the choice O
a pope. The effect OF this clause il
to abolish the veto. Its publication
this time is highly significant.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-16
DEMOCRATS ACTIVE.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 16.-The
members of the Democratic State
Central committee assembled here
today for meeting, the purposes
of which are to consider proposed
changes in the party rules, to be rec
commended to the next state conven-
tion for its approval, and to carry
out plans for the redistricting of the
state, so as to abolish the nine dis
tricts now existing and to establish
32 divisions, one for each congress
ional district.