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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Bessemer to Celebrate

Bessemer Is ready for the festivities of orated in honor of the day. Tonight nine men, under the direction of II. A. Chris tian, are busy at the barbecue pits, To- cated in a grove on Fourth avenue and Fourteenth street and expect to have 1t ready by o'clock fin the morning. In case it rains the meats will be removed to another pit prepared for wet weather nearby. The menu includes 2500 pounds of lambs, young pork, beef and kid with bread and pickles to match, and 600 gal Ions of iced lemonade will be served dur ing the day. A committee of ladies, of which Mrs. A. c. Mitchell Is chairman, will make the sandwiches, and the serv- ing tables will be wired as a protection angainst the rush. Benches will be scat tered about the grove for the accommo- dation of the visitors and ten cords of oak wood have been hauled for the cooking purposes.
 The parade of floats and automobiles will begin at 1O:So o'clock and the orator of the day, W. S. Welch, will deliver his address at the City park at II o'clock.
 The afternoon will be devoted to sports, racing and a ball game at the City league park
 The events of the morning are all free and the city of Bessemer will be the host.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Of General Interest

The body of the late Mrs. Jane Bur- ford, who died yesterday morning, was sent to Greensboro for interment. Mrs. Burford was Il years old when the end came She has lived practically all of her life in Greensboro, leaving there only a. couple of months ago to live in Ems ley
 Reports from the bedside of MT. Criss Marugg are to the effect that he is stead- fly improving.
 MT Martin Marugg of Tracey City. Tenn, is visiting in Ensley.
 MT H. H. Upham loft yesterday for Newborne, where he will spend the Fourth with friends.
 w. II. Almon, desk sergeant, has re- turned from & visit to friends in Geor- gia.
 Miss Rota Moulton of Ann street, Fair view, is visiting in Huntsville this week.
 Mrs. E. F. Mccain is visiting her pa- rents in Helena.
 Dr. Richard Wright and Misses Hazel and Lucey Wright, accompanied by some 25 others, who have been spending their vacation near Warrior, returned last night. Dr. E. Y. Fields during his stay in Ems ley.
 The meeting of St. Margaret's Guild scheduled for July has been postponed until July 12, when meeting will Dc held at the residence of Mrs H. M. Me- Dowell at Hilltop.
 Mrs. E. F. Wright Of Atlanta is visit ing Mrs. Susie Jones on Avenue F.
 Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Fowler left yes- trday for Randolph county, where they will spend the rest of the summer
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Pou are visiting friends and relatives in Pickens county.
 Mir. Murphy Lee, former resident or Pratt City, has moved into his new home at Palmer Terrace.
 Mrs. John Noone of Memphis, Tsnn.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Pratt City News

The bond issue passed In Pratt City yes- ltefday with majority of 135 votes. In all 205 votes were cast, TO for the bond issue and s against it.
 Miss Eliza English is very i'll at her home on Second street.
 Miss Jimmie Edwards, who has been visiting friends in Woodlawn, has re- turned home.
 Oscar Edwards of Goethite is visiting his parents on East Highlands.
 Evelyn Strickland and Mabel Griffith are visiting friends at No. F mine.
 MT and Mrs. Joe McDonnough of Avon- dale are visiting relatives in Pratt City. i. Miss Annie Hoolihan of Farview is wis., fling friends in Pratt City
 pr. J. E. Seay has bought a residence on wenty-nnth street on South High lands, Birmingham.
 Miss Ezia Philips has gone to Colum- bus, Ga., to spend a few days with her friends, the Misses Lorsey.
 Mrs. Sower of West End is visitinf Mrs. J. s. Edwards in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
TENNIS TOURNEY
 OF THE SOUTH

Atlanta, July 3.-With 50 entries in the mems singles, the twenty-ffth annual tennis tournament for the championship of the south was started at East Lake today. Play in the mems singles will con- tinue tomorrow and play in the men g doubles and ladies singles also will be started. The mixed doubles and consola- tion singles will be started Wednesday.
 In the first round those who qualified today were: c. M. Ramspeck, Atlanta H. E. Doyle, Washington; Harry Hall- man, Augusta l.. B. Parks, Atlanta; E. S.. Mansfield, Atlanta E. l.. Douglas, Att lanta; w. S. Ansley, Atlanta; O. Angler. Augusta; Winship Nunnally, Atlanta :; Bland Logan. New Orleans; B. M. Grant, Atlanta; J. M. Hammond, Atlanta; J. K Orr, Atlanta; Garrett Porter, Augusta; i; c. Y. Smith, Atlanta.
 Winners in the four matches of the sec- ond round were:
 H. E,. Doyle, Washington; E. s. Mans field, Atlanta; B. M. Grant, Atlanta, and c. Y. Smith, Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Loan Contracts Void

Jackson, Miss, July S.-In decision rendered here the state supreme court held that the loan form contract written by the the Jackson Loan and Trust com pany of this city. is fraudulent and usurious, and the company should be forced to quit business. The concern has been operating extensively in several southern states.
 The ruling of Chancellor Lyells in the
 lower court was sustained on all points except the appointment of receiver. and on this ground reversal was ordered. It is estimated that the company has sev- erar hundred thousand dollars in out standing contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
RODNEY ]. D|ECLE ISFOUND GUILTY  Alleged Ohio Bribery Abet- tor Is Allowed Bail,
 However

Columbus, Ohio. July 3.-Panding mo- ton for new trial, Rodney J. Diegle. sergeant-at-arms of the state senate convicted by a jury today of having abetted the alleged bribery of State Senator L. R. Andrews, was admitted to bail in the sum of $10,00O this aft ernoon.
 The verdict in the Diegle case, after the jury had been out since 4:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, came just before noon today somewhat in the nature of a surprise as 1t was generally believed that the jurors were hopelessly dead locked. -4~-t
 The penalty for conviction under the indictment is Imprisonment in the pen itentiary for from one to five years or a fine of $500 or both. Diegle's only comment on the verdict was, Well. am glad the strain is over.'
 With long distance jury records In this section of Ohio already broken, the 1ury was sent back to its room for further deliberation at the opening of court today
 The case was given to the jury at 4:30 last Friday afternoon and since that hour the jurors have been lock ed up. | HCy SpChl toubdety III d iOoli dt A hotel.
 Columbus, Ohio, July 3.-Three sena- tors. L. R. Andrews, George k. Cetone and Isaac c. Huffman, are jointly indict- ed with Deigle for alleged soliciting and accepting of bribes from Detective Frank Harrison Smiley, a Burns operative who posed as a mutual insurance bill lobby ist.
 Both Attorney General Hogan and Pros- ecuting Attorney Turner declared that
 todays verdict, obtained only at the cost of many hours of deliberation, means the beginning of the biggest house clean ing Ohio has ever known"
 Diegle also faces two other indict- ments, concerning alleged legislative cor ruption.
 The next man to go to trial will be Senator Huffman. He also is charged with accepting $200 from Smiley. His trial will not be held until fall. Following him, Senator Edgar T. Crawford will face the court He Is charged with bribe solicitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Will Celebrate the Fourth

Everything is in readiness for the big celebration at the Ensley Park. Prepara- tions have been made for a record break ing crowd and judging from the number of people who have announced their in tention of being on hand the records will be broken.
 The merchants of the city will not open this morning and the drug stores will be closed from 10 a. m. until D. m. No mail will be delivered today nor will the H- brary be opened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
ENSLEY SHOWED
 MUCH INTEREST Majority For Bond Issue
 Was 271 I. o. o. F. OFFICERS Joint Installation Will Be Held at EnsIey Tomorrow Night-Plans
 For Celebrating the
 Fourth
I. Q. o. F. OFFICERS

With the majority of 271 votes the bond issue passed yesterday in Ensley. The polling was very quiet and while there was not as large number of votes cast as was expected, the number In favor of the bond issue was sufficiently large to evince an interest in the city's welfare
 large number of automobiles and carriages were on hand to carry the Vot- CTS to the polls and back to their work. No court was held by Recorder Lowry as the election managers wished to have the election in the court room. The polls were opened promptly at o'clock. Cap- tain Romaine Boyd. city attorney of Bir- mingham, was the first to cast ballot.
 Chief of Police Bodeker was on hand In the afternoon and used his influence toward boosting the bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
GLOWING EULOGY ON GENERAL
 EVANS BY GENERAL MICKLE

AS a private citizen his life can be pointed lo for emulation by the young. He ha ..eld many offices of re- sponsibility and trust under the state and no one can find a flaw in his conduct His highest ambition to meet the requirements of his church and next to that to enjoy the love and con- fidence of his army associates which he did to an unusual degree. Pure in his life as a child modest in his char acter, unassumng in demeanor, deli cate and refined in imagination, entitle him to rank with the first in the land.
 Tt Is rare, indeed, that in the whole course of our lives, we find an indi- vidual in whom all the high qualities of mind, heart and manners were so harmoniously and admirably combined. There was a rectitude of principle, a refinement of sentiment moral gran deur of character united in him, which commanded the honor and esteem of all who knew him and which will cause his name to live in history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
GORDON DENIES HE
 IS ENGAGING TROOPS

New Orleans, July 3.-Absolute denials of reports that he is engaging American soldiers of fortune for Nicaragua were made by Gen. Victor Gordon, we'll known to all Americans in Central America and at one time a soldier of fortune in Nicaragua, who passed through here this morning en route to New York. with his wife and child. General Gordon said all of Nicaragua was under the influence of Gen. Luis Mena, minister of war, and that the 10000 trained troops were abso- lutely loyal
 There is nothing in the rumor that General Mena will use his troops to seize the government" said he. 'I do not think he wants the presidency. He is as much president now as he wants to be. and 1 believe he will name the next pres ident."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
MOTHER OF MONA
 REFS ON STAND

Chicago, July S.-Mrs. Felicia Reess mother of Mona Rees. priestess of the. absolute life'' cult whom Evelyn Arthur See characterized as the perfect wom- an," occupied the witness chair today at the trial of the cult leader, explaining the mysteries of the Book of Truth of whish she claims part authorship.
 The plan for the defense for introducing Mrs. Rees' testimony, 1t is said, is to oisprove the claims of the state that See, who is charged with abducting Mildred Bridges, write the book. and therefore make 1t unnecessary for the founder of "absolute life' cult to appear on the wit ness stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04

Mountain Creek, July 3-(SpecialD- A double and serious accident occurred in this vicinity on yesterday which resulted in the destruction of Canaan church by fire last night and the seri- ous injury of Pastor T. M. Penton and the killing of his horse by lightning,
 MT. Penton was driving over from his home In Coosa county to fill church appointment at the place men, toned when he was suddenly overtaken by severe storm.
 MT. Penton hurried to a neighborhood house and hastily fastened his horse and vehicle to a tree.
 The storm increased in intensity so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
NO CONCERT AT
 PARK TONIGHT
Extra Programme Will Be Given on Some Future
 Saturday Afternoon

This being the Fourth of July there will be no concert in Capitol park to- night.
 Many members of the band had made arrangements to play elsewhere on the Fourth before the. contract was made for park music. There will be a con- cert tomorrow night and Director Nappi says the concert omitted will be put up on some Saturday.
 As previously stated, the band will play regularly every night except Sat urday, and every Sunday afternoon. The concert in the park last night was at tended by large and appreciative crowd and popular programme was well rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
FIREWORKS TODAY

Chief of Police George H. Bodeker has issued an order to the police de- partment regarding the discharge of firearms in the city and instructing them to permit no fireworks to be dis charged in the fire limits The order is as follows:
 You will see that the law govern ing the discharge of fireworks in the fire limits of the city of Birmingham is strictly enforced during the cele- bration of the Fourth of July. This law must be enforced as a protection to the life and property of the citizens of Birmingham. BODEkER,
 "Chief"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
CANAAN CHURCH BURNS
 AND PASTOR IS INJURED

much as to cause the uneasiness of Mir. Penton as to the safety of the animal and vehicle.
 He rushed out and during his at tempt to release the horse a stroke of lightning killed the animal. de- molished the buggy and felled the Rev. Penton.
 He was immediately carried into the house and medical skill soon revived him, although at this writing he is still in a serious condition owing to the shock.
 Strangely enough the church edinoe in which Mir Penton was to preach was razed by fire last night. No req son for this midnight conflagration can be assigned at this writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04

Mobile, July 3.--Adjt. Gen. William D. Miclle of the United Confederate Veterans. today gave the following eN- pression to the Associated Press on the death of General Evans:
 General Evans was a remarkable man and his career as an officer In the Confederate army was as glorious and brilliant as his life as private citizen was pure. modest and retiring He entered the army of the Confederacy on the breaking out of hostilities as a private and by sheer merit rose to the rank of brigadier general. which was given him in 1864. He had for such length of time had charge of a division and carried 1t into action on so many occasions with such con spicuous gallantry that I shared the opinion held by many that he was a major general. He was beloved by ms mon who appreciated his reckless brav- cry, and would follow him into any action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
O'Reilly Still Lost

Dallas. Tex, July 3.-John J. O'Reily. the Dallas man who disappeared as his family was about to board the steamer Baltic on trip to Ireland at New York Saturday. has been resident. of Dallas many years. He left with his wife, son and daughter about week ago, intending to stay several months in Ireland. his old home. For years he has been a watch man here and his early investments in Dallas real estate have made him wealthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Professor Smith Elected

J. c. Blackwell, who has had charge of the summer school at Ensley has just been placed in charge of the Cunningham school the new S0-room school building in the eastern division of the city. MT. Blackwell is very popular among the students and patrons of the school and they regret very much having to give him up.
 The patrons of the Bush school arc to be congratulated on having secured the services of Prof. T. W. Smith. Prof. Smith will have charge of the Busn school this coming season. Prof. Smith is well known in Ensley and has been connected with the Ensley high school for several years. A successful year for him and the school is predicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Will Install Officers

The Ensley Lodge No 165 l. o. o. F. and the Charity Rebeccas No. 2s will have a meeting tomorrow night and hold a joint installation of officers recently elected. The following officers will be installed by the lodge I. O. o. F. No. 16o, Foster Crisp, N G.; J. w. farrell, V. G.; Ed Piper and c. E. Linn, sectys.; MT. Lackay, treasurer.
 The officers to be installed by the Re- beccas are: Mrs. Ada Brush, N. G.; Mrs. Hood, V. G.; Mrs. Foster Crisp, sec.; Mrs. P. F. Mossman, treasurer. All Odd Fellows and their families are cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
FEW NOW OPPOSED
 TO POSTAL SYSTEM

Washington, July 3-In announcing to- day the addition of 50 more postal sav- ings depositors in g states. Postmaster General Hitchcock noted with satisfaction that the opposition of banking institu- tions to the establishment of these deposit tories had almost disappeared.
 Application for authority to receive pos tai funds are being received from banks at the rate of about 70 a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Votes on Bond Issue

Montgomery. July B. 3.-(Special)-Lee Cowart, commissioner of immigration, left for Birmingham on Saturday to partici- pate in the bond issue election of that city. He will return to Montgomery on Wednesday. following upon which he will leave in few days for Chicago. where he will attend meeting of the immigration commissioners of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Woodward Company Grading

The Woodward company is grading a certain portion of the acreage covered by the homes of employees at Woodward near Brighton in order to improve the drainage and health of the place. The three acres now being raised are at the foot of a hill and the top is undergoing a leveling that necessitates the build ing up of the foundations of the houses on these acres several feet. The work began about two weeks ago and will consume a month.
 Bessemer has suffered from the heat more today than at any other time this summer and the thermometer registered 9o degrees in the shade at noon.
 Mrs. George Harrison Entertains
 This afternoon at her home on Clar- .endon avenue Mrs. George Harrison en- 'tertained at forty-two in honor of Mrs. S. E. Grout of Feeders. Everything was in keeping with the season and the glori- ous Fourth, time so admirably suited for pretty hospitality with It's attend ant bright colors. The house and veranda were in gala attire for the fete. the dec- orations feature being flags, red, white and blue streamers and potted plants. Is the hall Misses McMillan. Carrie Benton and Lulline Embry dispensed punch from a bowl embedded in ferns and tied with red and blue maline. On each of the nine tables was placed miniature market basket filled with red and white hints. and the score cards were white, painted In flag designs.
 Mrs. Harrison greeted her guests in a lovely frock of white lingerie and stand ing with her were Mrs. Grout and Mrs. Moore in white marquisette over pale blue.
 The first prize. a white ean made Of Battenberg lace and ivory. waS won by Mrs. J. B. Moss; the consolation, pair of white silk hose. fell to Mrs. A. s. Fitzpatrick: the honoree was presented with a white linen hand bag.
 A delicious course of white Ices, cher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Annie Snider

The funeral services of Annie Snider. the wife of Charles Snider, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the Southside Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
Lawn Fete for Friday

The ladies of the Grace Presbyterian church will have a Japanese lawn fete Friday afternoon. Music and refresh ments will be served by a number of pretty girls. The lawn will be lighted and decorated for the occasion. The pro. ceeds will be given to the church fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04

Don't fail to see the Motion Pictures of the Coronation of King George V, at the Pastime Theatre today "ONLY."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04

is the guest of Mrs B. M. Hegdahl of 1919 Seventeenth street.
 M. R. E. Scott and his father, Judge N. w. Scott are at Blount Springs spend- ing their vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04

FOR appropriate floral offerings. phone q. Sec Godden's Seed q Flower Store
 S0lS lst avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-04

ries and cake topped with a tiny flag was served after the games at the tables marking the climax of another charming affair in the series of social courtesies to be extended Mrs Grout, who, although new conner is already counting her friends by the score
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-10
SIGNAL CORPS FIVE
OUTPLAYS BATTERY
Company c Wins First Baseball
Game of Second National
Guard Series.

Companies c and II of the National
Guard OF Utah met in an Indoor baseball
game at the armory Thursday night, in
which company c won by the score OF
SO 10 20. The baseball game was the
first OF the second schedule of the sea-
son. and was marked with extraordinary
plays from start to finish. The lineup:
Company C-Don, c.: Burt. p; Bent.
I b.. Goddard. . b., Coops, 2 b., F. God =
dard. s. s.; Mosoers, r. f.; SHELTON, G. L.:
Boiin, !. e. Company H-Greeory, c.;
Jones. p.; uurr, 1 b.; Clarke, b.: Cros-
by. 3 b.; Cato. s. s.; Chase, r. T.; Scars.
9, f.: McE.vans, !. I. Ahern and Berk-
heart. referees.
In the basketball game which followed
the baseball match the signal corps team
ran away from tho battery boys to the
tune OF "a to .. The signal corps five
had the ball most of the time. and dis
played great team work. The lineup:
Signal Corps-Warthman and Beck.
forwards Hannibal. center; Richardson
and Warhurst, guards. Battery-Rump
and Quale. forwards, Grow. center; War
field and Davidson, guards.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-10
PLUVI0US TAKES THE
ROSEBUD HANDICAP

OAKLAND, Feb. 9.-Pluvious won the
Rosebud handicap at Emeryvlle today,
running around his field and leading
Raleigh p. D. by three lengths Mt the
finish Winning Widow. the favorite,
was interfered with soon after the start
and was not a contender thereafter.
Results:
First race. six furlongs-Jest o. Nc
Intyre), 10 1. won: Melton Street (Tap-
linz, 10 to /. second; Ban Ann (Selden),
bloom. Dutch Rock. Back Bay. Crex.
Pickaninny. Surgeon and Lescar finished
as named.
Second race one mileMGc6Is MaIcdaonsr 5nsr
lMorse). 10 to /. second; Eddie GraDey
(J, McIntyre), L. to l. third. Time. 1:44
1-5. Veneta Strome. Raleigh lnclement:
as named.
Third race, mile and a haf-sir John
O.: McIntyre). II to 20, won; Molesey
as). Is to 1, third. Time. 2;il 1-5. Jim
Caffarata and old Mexico finished as
named
cJ. Mcintyre). 4 t" to /. " won: Raleigh P: D,
donne Pickensl. u TO 1, third. Time:
~ as p9GGy Clip pS sGH SI5 Mnbr PSSg ,rno2 Of
Pay Streak Winning Widow and Jack
Paine finished as named.
Fifth race, milo and seventy YARDS
Onatassa (Coburn). to l. won; Sorrow
lahan), to |, third. Time, 1850.
Charley Paine. Flora Riley, Nettie Trav-
ers. Rcene w. and Lady Adelaide fin
lshed as named.
Sixth race, mile and seventy yards
Lady McNally (Selden). 6 to /. won;
Brighton (Rlddlc) 10 to l., second; Net
ting Pickens), 12 to |, third. Time.
! so As Howard Pearson, Kogo, Vol
trome Directello. Meada. Ban Lady, d.
rect, Cool and Arthur Rouse finished as
named.
Seventh race. six and a half furongs-
Jessupburn (Taplin). IL to 1. won, Fer
nando (Tishcer). 6 TO 5. second: Judge
Henderson J. McIntyrel, Z to |, third
Time 1922 Ranorella, No Quarter,
Madeline Musgrave. Quality Street
Dahlgren, Bonnie Bard and Zahara fin
| lshed as named.