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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
OATES PRAISES
 BU[L0CK'S JAIL Reports That It Is Most Sanitary He Has Yet
 Visited

Montgomery May 4.-(Special. )-"The Bullock county jail at Union Springs Is the most sanitary jail I have yet inspect ed.'' said pr. William H. Oates. state prison inspector. who has just returned from visit to that Bastile.
 Dr. Oates went to Union Springs Wednesday morning, his trip being pri- marily for the purpose of inspecting tho jail at that place. According to the prison inspector, he found the Bullock county jail in an excellent condition, thoroughly sanitary, modern, well equipped and as clean as jail could pos- sbly be made.
 Dr. oates has examined large number of iails since his appointment to office last fall The large proportion of the jais inspected has been found to be in a. most insanitary condition, and the prison inspector has had to order the board Of county commissioners of several couri- ties to proceed to the erection of new jails
 He expressed himself as being immense ly pleased with the fine condition Tn which he found the Bullock county jail which he declared to be the best he has so far inspected. The prison inspector will within the next day or two present to Governor O'Neal report of his H. spection of the Union Springs jail.
 pr. Oates is planning an extensive cam- paign for his department During the next few weeks, the prison inspector con templates visiting large number Of Jails in the state. and hopes to make the round of all the jails within the next iew months He is determined to see that the law is rigidly enforced in reference to the sa nitaton of jails in the state, and' Wit'i the machinery which has been proVioeo for the regulation of Iails' Dr, oases an In bui,dinr ,ip the jail inspection depart ment to a high degree of efficiency and usefulness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
VARDAMAN WILL
 OBEY SUBPOENA

Jackson, Miss, May 4-(Special)-The Vardaman campaign managers have changed front since yesterday, and now insist he shall obey the subjoena to ap- pear before Accountant Moore. They as serted yesterday Moore had no authority to issue subpoenas, but discover they were mistaken and announce that Vardaman's s engagement to speak at Newton Monday is cancelled, so he may be in Jackson They give notice to this effect and lam bast the opposition in unreasured terms, declaring the move a political one, and in line with the secret caucus action of last winter when 'vardaman went down before Percy's lance
 The incident has created political sensation and developments are anxjously awaited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
HOLY LAND EXCAVATORS MAY
 CAUSE DIPLOMATIC TROUBLE

the expedition with their prizes em- parked at Jaffa. Palestine, 54 miles by railway northwest of Jerusalem, on April 19. They went aboard Captain Parker's s yacht, which had been awaiting them, and set sail before the people of Jeru- salem had learned what they had done. It is probable that the yacht is now head ingSfor England
 There is no doubt that the promoters of the enterprise hoped to discover the Ark of the Covenant and the Seven Branched Candlestick but a Constantinople dispatch of today says it is believed that the explorers found Solomon's crown, his sword and his ring and an ancient manu- script of the Bible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

Jerusalem of the Anglo-American syn dicate of excavators threatens to cause an interesting diplomatic affair. Accord ing to messages from Constantinople to- day the Turkish government takes se- rious view of the matter. It has sent high officials to Jerusalem to investigate the charge that the foreigners despoiled the Mosque of Omar and discovered and carried away sacred relics, hidden from the Romans when the 0ty was sacked by Titus in A. D. 70.
 Meantime the present whereabouts of the archeologists and the nature of their spells is a mystery. The members of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
IMPORTANT"

It has been discovered that there are thousands of voters who have paid their poll tax and are otherwise qualified to vote, who are not entered on the list of qualified voters.
 "You may be among them. ]" Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that You" go to the Probate Judges office at once, take your poll taxe re- ceipts with you, and see that your name is placed on the list, if omitted. Do not neglect this, your political rights as . citizen depend thereon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
S6,OOO,0OO COAL
 MERGER FORMED

Chattanooga, May "A $6,0O0,00O coal company merger was consummated here today. The name of the new concern is the Continental Coal Corporation. Of the s6,oO0,OoO concerned, $3,ooOOoo is capital and $3,0O0,0o0 bonds. The project is financed by Chattanooga and Louisville parties. The main offices will be in Chattanooga with branch in Louisville and mine or- flee at Wallsend, Ky.
 Officials selected toi conduct the affairs of the company are: Earl Martin, pres ident and general manager H. L. Corey, vice president and sales manager; s. O. Lesuer. secretary and treasurer, all of Chattanooga.
 w. L. Moss of Pineville, Ky. is selected for general superintendent of operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Negroes. Killed By Freiehter

Mobile, May 4.-Three negro men were killed and others injured in try ing to unmoor the Norwegian steam, ship Fridtjof Nansen, which was load ed with a cargo of lumber and was listing bddlyc
 The three men who lost their lives were negro longshoremen and one, other was badly mashed and others ex- perienced narrow escapes when the Sridtjof Nansen shifted her deck load and dumped it into the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

New Orleans, May 4.-Earth tremors were recorded by the seismograph at Loy- ola college this afternoon beginning at 5:4S o'clock and lasting ,So minutes. The second preliminary began at 5:5S o'clock and the main tremors at 6:11 o'clock The tremors were from east to west and it is calculated that the earthquake took place in or near Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Malicia Elizabeth Powell

Mrs. Malicia Elizabeth Rowell. aged s1 years. died yesterday at 12:9O p. m, at the residence of her son-in-law, Frank Williams, l001 Avenue r. The funeral services will take place from the resi- dence this afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. inc interment being in Eastus cemetery. Shades valley. The deceased is survived by three sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Earth Shock Recorded

Mobile, May A severe earthquake shock was recorded upon the seismo- graph at Spring Hill college at 6 clock tonight. It is estimated that the center of the disturbance was about 20O0 miles distant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Senator Kittredge Sinking

Hot Springs, Ark, May 4.r-"t IS only matter now of a very few hours until 'the end was the authorized statement from es south Dakota at o'clock tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
MISSION MEETING AT ENSLEY TODAY Opening Games of the Steel Plant League Take Place
 Saturday

The annual conference of the foreign missionary societies of the Bessemer dis trict will convene at the Ensley Meth odist church this morning at 10 o'clock Mrs. J. J. Walker will deliver an address of welcome to the delegates.
 Mrs Frank w. Brandon of Bessemer will read paper on 'stewardship in Civ ing Mrs. J. F. Sturdivant will speak on "Missions" Mrs. D. A. Echols will read a paper on "dhna" Mrs. J. M. Cheatem one on "Cdba" The meeting will be held in the primary rooms of the new < church building.
 Many important matters in connection with missionary work will be discussed and as the meeting is one of much im- portance every member of the association is urged to be present, and a cordial in vitation is extended to the public. Among the visitors will be Miss Mary Moore president of the Athens Female college.
 Steel Plant Leage
 The opening games of the Steel Plant league will be played Saturday on the new baseball grounds on Avenue and Twenty-first street The grounds have been put in frst-class shape, with a new
 
 the Italian band, which, being composed largely of employees of the steel plant, will attend the games and render selections. The league is composed of six teams from the several departments of the steel mill and blast furnaces and are: The Open Hearth, Rail Mill, Machine Shop, Elec- tricians and Finishing Mill, and is under the control of a baseball commission com posed of the following officials of the company: K. Landgrebe chairman; w. C. Supper, George Hutchinson, John H. Jones and Guy Lilly
 The first game will be called Saturday afternoon at 30 o'clock and will be be- tween the Open Hearth and Machine Shop. The second game at 3:30 between the Blast Furnaces. and Electricians. There is splendid material in these teams and the indications are that the games will be snappy and well played
 It is Understood that the players will be bona ide employees in the department : they play for and that no ringers will be permitted.
 Local Option Petition
 A petition is being circulated in Ensley in reference to calling an election under the provisions of the local option act As none but qualified voters are entitled to sign the petition those circulating the petition are working quietly and it is un- derstood are securing many signatures This petition will be turned in to Judge Stiles of the probate court and If the [. names of a sufficient number of voters are secured an election will be called and the people will vote as to whether prohi- hition. dispensary or saloon conditions will prevail.
 It is stated that the names of many voters do not appear on the list furn- ished by Judge Stiles. and it is urged that every one qualified to vote investigate his status.
 Ice Cream Festival
 The Epworth league of the Methodist church of Ensley will give an ice cream festival tonight on the porch of the office building on the corner of Avenue E and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

Washington, May 4.-Beautiful weather, a large number of entries and a grand stand crowded with horse lovers, made the first day of the national capitol horse show success. Leaders in official, po- litical and social Washington were pres ent to admire King Horse. President Taft, accompanied by Mrs. Taft and Miss Hell en, spent about half an hour at the show. The show will continue tomorrow, and Saturday
 Blue ribbons for today's events were won, for heavyweight hunters, Taconite, owner, E. H. Weatherbee. New York; heavyweight chargers, Chiswell, owner, Capt Guy Y. Henry Fort Myer Va; ponies in harness. Dilham o. K. owner, Senator Watson of ~ est Virginia: sad dle horses, Confdante, owner, Julian Morris, Keswick, Va; pair of harness horses, Lady Dilham and Starlight, owned by Ayondale Farm, Housatonic Mass; horses suitable to become chargers, De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

Nineteenth street. The event was post poned from April 2S until this evening for sufficient reasons, and 1t is hoped that the friends of the Epworth league will at tend upon this occasion and assist them in raising money for the new church. Tickets issued for April 2S are good oil the above date. The festival will be from 3 o'clock in the afternoon to 10 o'clock
 Personals
 Thomas Edwards, formerly head fur naceman at the Ensley blast furnaces, and recently connected with the blast .sillr- naces at Holt. Ala, has returned to Ems ley and will spend the summer months here. Mrs. Edwards will arrive Saturday 
 Mrs. G. T. Harris of Selma is visiting Mrs. Sarah Murray on Ensley Highlands.
 o. A. Gains of Ensley and Mir and Mrs. J. H. Persons of Corey are attending the annual meeting of the council of the church at Montgomery.
 Mrs. Supplies of Avenue E and Twenty fifth street entertained yesterday at din- her in honor of Miss Dosie Fonvile of Mexico. The affair was delightfully."- car ried out and much enjoyed by the asseln- bled guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
The Worlds Mileage Records

astoBa aIatere 75mies ngec pleasure the Bakr Electric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
The Baker Electric---Elegant, Convenient, Safe
The Baker Electric Shaft
 Driven

Is the ideal car It is elegant in design, luxurious in finish, sturdily built and easy to operate It is ready for service at moments notiCe-you are not dependant upon an uncertain chauffer-and the expense of upkeep and operation is merely nominal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

Llcg LoY. Undertaken. Phones 7&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Local Option Petition
Ice Cream Festival

The Epworth league of the Methodist
 church of Ensley will give an ice cream festival tonight on the porch of the office building on the corner of Avenue F and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
JAPANESE SISTERS TO BE
AT HILLSIDE PARK.

The -Meyako Sisters. of Japan, are
billed as the headllners at Hillside Park
Hippodrome for the week beginning to-
morrow. Though still in their teens
they are said to be the best in their
line as acrobats, contortionists and
head and hand balancers. Nebraska
Bilrs educated bronco. Punch Bonnie,
Is on the way from the West and will
arrive in time to display his stunts.
The burning of the prairie schooner
win be among the features in the Wild
West show.
AS an extra attraction a balloon race
has been arranged for tomorrow after
noon between Tom Moore, one of the
regular %aeronauts at the park, and
''Rube'' Hoostite. one of the comedians
In the Wild West Show. Though bur-
lesque comes as second nature to
"Rube,'' the race will be anything but
funny. Manager William f. II. Thai
Ter has offered a cash prize to the one
who scars highest and drops with a
parachute. Moore has experience in
his favor. but his opponent feels that
all he requires is to have his balloon
properly inflated and a little nerve TO
make the drop.
A novel horse race that is also on
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
COMPANY
WILL ENTERTAIN
PROCTOR PATRONS
Large Troupe of Veil known
Thespians to Appear in
Series Of Plays.

One of the largest stock companies
ever gotten together will begin a long
engagement in P%roctor's Park Place
Theatre with the matinee performance
ON Monday. July II, by the production
for the first time by any stock COM
pany of the famous four-act comedy by
Mr.. James Forbes, THE Chorus Lady"
with Miss Una Abel Brinker as the
leading lady and Mr.. Jack Chagnon as
the leading an,
Nothing in the way of time, energy
or expense will interfere with the vari-
Gus productions. Most of the plays
which have been decided upon for pro-
duction here will be given for the first
time by any stock company. Besides
Miss Brinker and Mr.. Chagnon, the
members of the cast for the first week
will include Mr.. John Grey, famous
In large shows in juvenile parts; Mr.
John w. Ellis. in old-man character
part; Miss Dorothy Dalton, ingenue;
Miss Gladys Murray. old-woman char
acter part; Miss Juanita, owen. Miss
Doris Hardy. Miss Salome Park, Miss
May Greville, Miss May Ballehy.
The stage director Will be Cecil owen
and the stage manager Frank Darien.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
"WILD WEST TO CONTINUE
ON ELECTRIC PARK BILL.

With a program replete with thrill
ers, there should not be a dull mo-
ment at Electric Park during the per-
Torrance by Kemp's Wild West AMI
indian congress mex week. There will
be practically an entire change of the
program. What should prove an in
~structive exhibition viii be given by
South American cowboys VIII will
demonstrate their cleyerness in throw
ing the bolo. Howard Lemond, Tee
Stokes and Colonel Victor f. Cody, a
trio of the cleverestY ropers. viii be
seen in various feats with the iariat.
The Great Dante and company,
oriental magicians, will present an up
to-date program of Chinese magic and
illusions. Other features include Gait.
fornia Bob and his bronco Indian
Chief calvo. the Mexican wire
walker; the Cody family of s~harpshoot-
ers: sketch by the cowboys showing
life on the frontier, and pony races.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
FLYING ACTS FEATURED
ON PROcTOR'S PROGRAM.

There will be an exceptionally good
summer vaudeville bill at Proctor's
Park Place Theatre next week. be-
ginning with the matinee performance
Monday afternoon. The headline Num-
Der will be a startling novelty enti-
tied Pouchot's Flying-BaIet, in which
five young women will compose the
cast. Another feature will be The
Little Goddess" the work of Emmett
Dewey and company. Besides Mr..
Dewey those in the cast will be Mrs.
Rose Davis, Miss Adele olcott, Wal
ter Wahl, John Dillon, VIII Gaylor
and Miss Hermine Shone.
The third offering win be q comedy
sketch entitled Apple Blossoms by
William B. Patton and a company of
capable assistants.
william Cahill, THE Mar from Ire
land who writes and sings his own
songs, will do his talking and singing
monologue. Hill and Sylviany, a team
of ~cleverest> performers at bicycle rid
ing, will do some of the most daring
and exciting things ever seer on a
vaudeville stage.
Among the other good acts on the
program. will be a rafting singing and
dancing turn by Ryan and Tucker; the
-Four Musical Herolds In an act of vocal
and instrumental numbers. and Peggy
Munroe. with a line of clever and rapid
talk and song.
In Proctor's Lyric Theatre, in Mar
ket street, the feature vaudeville num-
Der will be the first appearance here
during the first three days of the week
of Valley George. who is known to
hundreds Of Newarkers and residents
of other sections of this part of New
Jersey by his family name of Aschen-
bach. He is a son of Mrs. Theodore
Aschenbach, and is one of h clever
est entertainers on the American stage.
There will be daily changes of moving
pictures.
In the Tractor Biiou Park, In Mar
ket street5 there are new motion pic
lures and Illustrated songs every night
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
SKIN AFFECTIONS ARE
OFTEN CONTAGIOUS
How to Prevent Them

The skin and its millions OF pores are
open to every form Of c~ontaglon, from
the accidental cut. sore, scald or burn,
or the appearance of boils. carbuncles
or felons to the more serious diseases
Of the skin. 1t is not necessary to more
than suggest that every family and
everyone carry, ready for immediate
use, the worlds great standard skin
remedy-Resinol Ointment. This ONT
ment, Endorsed and recommended by
thousands Of physicians. nurses and
experts, remains the standard OF stand
ards. IL is scientifically compounded
from natural Ingredients, each one. n
all together particularly adapted TO
the skin, 1t is put ub in screw-top
and a dollar. ACCORDING to size. Resi-
mol. Ointment Is as easy TO apply as
cold cream. 1t Is utterly impossible for
It to harm the most delicate skin, for
It contains only the highest grade OF
remedial agents. without even a. trace
Of mercury or lead, oF guy other
poison The ointment 3 scjd by all
druggists. Resinol Chemical Co. Balti-
more, Md.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
~"ARIz0NA" NEXT ATTRACTION
AT THE NEWARK THEATRE.

Announced for production next week
at the Newark Theatre by the Corse
Payton Stock Company is Augustus
life, Arizona BY far one of the best
parts that has fallen to the lot of the
leading man. Clifford c. Story. is that
of Lieutenant Denton, which he will
play next week. Miss Mabel Brownell
will play the role of Bonita, the plains
girl. All of the other popular 'Payton
favorites, including Harry b.. Roche,
Raymond Capp, Edward Farrell. Jessie
McAllister, Lizzie Goode, Anna Laying
and Joseph w. Girard, from Mr.. Pay
toms famous New York company, now
playing at the Grand Opera House, will
be sen in the cast. The usual daily
matinee will be given all week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
PRISON For

JERSEY CITY. July s.-Harry.
Harms. a former member of the police
department. who. was convicted of hav-
ing dubbed to death Charles Hopkins,
whom he had placed under arrest, will
be sent to Trenton Monday to serve q
three year term in State Prison Harms.
after his conviction and sentence, APP
pealed. and a decision has just been
handed down against him. He was sur
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08

Herman Fl. A. Schmidt, proprietor Of
Olympic Park. to determine the roper
toire for the month of August, has met
with an enthusiastic and hearty re-
sponse. The one receiving the highest
number of votes will be presented the
week beginning Monday, August Z. The
works from which the August roper
toire viii be selected include San Toy"
pirates of Penzance." "Florodora,"
THE Giesha,' "Pinafore,'' THE For
tune Teller" Princess Chi" Ser
geant Kitty Dolly Warden, The Girl
and the Kaiser "Marcello'' and 1.-THE
Mikado.' The four operas receiving the
highest votes will be announced in the
Evening STAR Saturday. July %.
Owing to the success of Miss May
Clinton's exhibition of sharp-shooting
at Olympic Park the management has
retained this act for one more week,
beginning Sunday. July Q. Other acts
will be Barretto brothers, eccentric ac-
robats; the Great Holden, magician,
and Carter and DeNore. high-wire
artists. Professor John c. Manners
pony and donkey carts are proving a
delightful diversion for the women and
children who p%atronize this resort.
Herman Baudistels orchestra has
made a genuine hit on the big dance
pavilion. where the musicians combine
singing with playing and amuse the
dancers by their quaint whistling and
hoosier shouting. Charles Montaldo,
manager of the floor, will soon intro
duce shadow dances on the big pa
vilion. a novelty never before given at
Olympic Park.
The various park attractions, includ-
ing the roller coaster, circle swing,
merry -go-round, slide-for-life and bowl
ing alleys are enjoying their usual good
patronage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08

y. -. "
orsiEE OF the Chief Engineer or the Board
ot street ana Water Commissioners OF the
C1ty or Newark.
Notice-The final estimates for the follow
ing contracts will be presented to the Board
Of Street and Water Commissioner Of the
Sly OF Newark, for acceptance, on Thurs
DAY. July 18th, 1911, between 3:15 and $3.50
!. M, VIZ; For the construction of the. fol-
lowing sewers:
ANNEXATION SEWERS, SEC
TON 4;
STREET SEVER
STREET SEWER.
between Jay street and Norfolk street:
PASSAIC AND STREET
SEWERS.
HAWTHORNE AVENUE SEWER.
from Jellif avenue to Peshine avenue. and
from 100 feet west OF Belmont avenue to.
Badger avenue:
SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE SEWER.
from South Tenth street TO Ashland street;
also Tor the paving OF
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08

the program is that between Miss
Hazel Deerhammer, Charles Aldrich.a
cowboy, and Alfred Standing Bear, a
full-blooded Sioux. The three We're
members of the 101 Ranch show.
There will be other races, as well as
feats OF roping inc lassoing by John
Slack, John Franz and Standing Bear.
The Jones Sisters. dancers, and several
other vaudeville performers will be
seen. Balloon ~ascensions. and wild
animal performances. dancing, roller
skating the largest and safest roller
coaster in the state, boating on the
lake. a swimming pool and a miniature
railway are among other amusement
features.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-08
Is STEWARDS; 5 COOKS
FOR TWO PASSENGERS.

NEW YORK, July S.-The Atlantic
Transport liner Minneapolis, which
sailed from London Jour days late be-
u OF the seamen's strike. got here
yesterday With only two passengers.
the others who had booked, being in
a hurry, having been transferred to
other ships.
The lonesome two are Harry West,
of Oregon, a cattle dealer. and Mrs.
s. j. Black. wife of a stock raiser in
Indianapolis.
Eighteen stewards. two stewardesses
and five cooks were at the disposal of
the pair.