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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
MEMPHIS "PROHIs. GIVE UP
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati En-


Memphis abandonment of
war on the open saloon or soft drink
stands as they have been known since
the advent of statewide prohibition, was
decided upon today by the Law and Or
der league. This action comes on the
heels of the withdrawal of bill of abate-
ment against 264 liquor sellers by out-of-
town property owners, declaring that
damage to their property was not suf-
f1cient to proceed with the litigation.
Attorney s. Walter Jones, who has been
leading the fight against the saloons, de-
clares If any further attack is made on
the liquor traffic in Memphis 1t would
be along new lines. Repeated effort to
get injunctions have failed, only one ac-
ton going far enough to establish tenn
porary injunction, which Federal Judge
McCallal refused to make permanent.
The situation was decried by members
of the Law and Order league in all the
churches.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
GOOD DOCTRINE

From the Richmond News-Leader.
1.-The cause of true temperance appeals
to all right-minded people. Radical pro-
hibition laws never make for temperance.
Local option is the democratic doctrine,
and it is a sound moral doctrine as WE'LL
moralizes the Birmingham Age-Herald.
The which Is succinct, but comprehen-
sive. logical sermonette on temperance.
particularly in its relation to politics and
law-making.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
REFLECTIONs OF a BACHELOI

From the New York Press.
Try to please everybody and please
nobody.
Few of US can live up to our ancestors
however deep down they are buried.
You hardly ever know why you like
people; you always know why you don't.
Without a certain amount of pining
girl can't make herself believe it's real
love
never seems to be able to- foot up as
much as a short one on the debit side.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
THE CONCORD HYMN

BY Ralph Waldo Emerson.
BY the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag in April's breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the
world.
The foe long since in silence slept;
Alike the conqueror sleeps;
And Time the ruined bridge has swept
Down the dark stream which seaward
creeps.
On this green bank, by this soft stream
We set today votive stone;
That memory may their deed redeem,
When, like our sires, our sons are gone
Spirit. that made these heroes dare
To die and leave their children free,
Bid Time and Nature gently spare
The shaft we raise to them and thee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

Mobiles bi-centennial celebration Mardi
Gras week will be of great interest
throughout the state and large crowds
will visit the gulf city on that occasion.
Few states contain cities 200 years OLD
and fewer still can boast of a city SO
charming or so substantial as Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

That little matter of polygamy in the
state of Utah is one that the United
States isn't anxious to tackle, although
there are some disqueting rumors of
what is going on among the Mormons
these days
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
Tribute to the Late Mr.. Brannnn

81 knew at Eufaula," said an ex-news-
paper man, "fifteen years ago, one Mike
Brannan, who for years was connected
with the Eufaula Times. He was the
sweetest spirited man I ever knew. He
wrote the very cleverest stuff. full of
humor and tenderness and, when he
wished it, strength.
During his connection with The Times,
the paper boosted that it had the largest
circulation in the state. His magnificent
pen had much to do with that circulation.
Nor was his pen averse to politics; he
wrote some prodigious articles which were
humor and .irony-not the humor or
the iron that hurts-but the kind
touches and moves; and makes one
laugh, and the better for it. He
knew the flowers as they grew and his
versatile pen indited odes to them; he
knew good people and loved them, and
of the other kind he saw the best that
was In them, and loved them, too. His
pen spoke all the while his warm-heartei
tenderness for all Gods creatures and
all His works.
There came a Time When MS VISION
grew dim. He could not see the flowers
that he wrote about, and he no longer
knew his friends by their faces, yet
he carried his sweet smile always with
him; his heart speaking through it; his
merry gibe and his sweet humor went
hand in hand through all the seas OF
adversity.> The affliction of dead eyes
FIN oil MI
logged him were not able to quench the
spirit, nor halt the joyousness of it. ]
loved him, through many years, very
much. Now there comes to me the news
that he is dead"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

The failure of the New theatre will
no doubt be viewed with complacency
and slight air of Il told you So" by
the majority of New York's theatrical
managers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

If 1t We're possible for suffragettes to
become more unpopular than before, their
PRONUNCIATION against the gentle art If
kissing would make them so.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

After three days rest, in which it is
having time to roll UP it's sleeves, tine
legislature should be able to pass at
least three bills this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

Macon is waging campaign for the
Location of the Georgia state capital.
Atlanta has forgotten when the agitation
was begun.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

Saving wood Is highly recommended as
muscle producer, but if you happen
to live in a fiat the noise is apt to dis
turb your neighbors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

That Chicago business man who has
won fame as an artist hasn't been de-
voting his spare time to joy rides and
late suppers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

Persons who view with alarm say we
are going to have some weather in Feb
ruary. BY weather they mean the un-
pleasant kind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

1t is much safer to catch bomb throw
er than to catch bomb. Especially II the
bomb is lighted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

Changing only one letter makes bath
ing peach" out of bathing beach, The
two are sometimes found together.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

The man with an automobile appetite
necessarily wishes to consume quantities
of gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

Madame Bernhar6t isn't worrying her.
self much over womans rights. She's too
busy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

A Colorado bridegsoom who had 20 of
Is friends arrested for hazing him, is a
man worth knowing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

King George can now settle down to
the business of ruling, with clean past.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

The grounding has had his day. Now
look out for ST. Valentine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
Perhaps the horse isn't really Worried

because the motor truck b supplanting
him as a draught animal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

decision is expected for some time 10
come, and the impression is gaining that
the supreme court is giving its most care
full attention to a grave problem in
manner that promises sane and not rad
ieal judgment. Moreover, the combina-
tons affected are preparing to adjust
themselves for the worst which can be
expected, that is reorganization.
1.-THE rise of the last few days has been
greatly stimulated by inside support.
| Stocks are concentrated in strong hands,
and the big holders possess power through
abundant funds of lifting the market to a
higher level, which appears to be their
ultipate purpose. At the same time there
is very evident intention to avoid what
may be called runaway market
Famous COmposer-Pianist Discussed
There was considerable disappointment
in musical circNs when Mrs. cathey an
nounced a few weeks ago that she would
not be able to bring XAVIER Scharwenla,
the composer-pianist to Birmingham for
recital said man who reads the
musical criticisms of the Chicago papers.
'ScharwenlSa was regarded as good solid
concert player when he was in this coun-
try Is or 20 years ago, but a performer
who has not lots of virtuosity stands lit
tie show these days of making an impress
sion. In view of the way the northern
critics speak of Scharwenka's work Bir-
mingham didn't miss anything by the
composers nonappearance. The Chicago
Tribune of week ago had this to say:
:" In the selection by the management
of Xaver Scharwenka as soloist of the
afternoon, it is possible to discover a
grain of Ahope for resident pedagogues.
Scharwenka has spent his life in New
York, Berlin, and other centers of Euro
pean culture, and these cities possibly may
feel sufficiently grateful to him for his
services to the student to reward him
with place on the programmes of their
representative musical organizations. 1t
is not quite clear why Chicago should
have heard him in the Thomas concerts,
for he is not, and for many years has not
been, virtuoso of commanding attain
ments We have been taught to believe
that only the virtuoso properly could be
accorded the honor of an appearance with
the Thomas orchestra. But If the man.
agement has decided to include the peda-
gogue as well, then we may expect that
in due time the resident teachers of for
eign birth may have a hearing. Perhaps
in time some native teachers also will
have a chance. But that is doubtful.
Mr.. Scharwenka played his own piano
concerto in F minor, and there remains
the possibility that he was chosen under
the impression that his gifts as a COM
poser entitled him to a hearing. The
work proves them to be largely of Sc
lective nature. 1t pays tribute to Schu-
mann, Wagner, Brahms, Tschaikowsky
and confesses to a profound affection for
the key of A fiat, and to great fond
ness for cadenzas for the solo instrument.
The composer played it as ndustriously
as his fingers and his age permitted
City Growing Fast
Birmingham is growing faster than any
town 7 ever saw" says s. V. Woodfn,
president of the Cotton Exchange of
Marion. IT came here on a short visit
1oS uaely and ON btph1v pIaaSed with
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
City Growing East

birmingham is growing faster than any
town 7 ever saw says s. V. Woodfin,
president of the Cotton Exchange of
Marion. IT came here on a short visit
last week and am highly pleased with
the business conditions of Birmingham.
This city is going ahead more rapidly than
any other town in the south. visited
Corey and was amazed with what I saw
there. With s1,OOO,OOO for good roads In
Jefferson county and a million-dollar ho-
tel. Birmingham would easily be the me-
tropols of the SOUTH.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

IT'S growing cooler and the coal man
looks brighter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06

Adams county. Ohio, is chin-deep
contumely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-06
EVERGLADES IN FLORIDA

In Utopia there is no Adams county.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
DR.. SALISBURY GIVES
UP HIS PRACTICE
Popular Young Dentist
Leaves City For Indefi-
mite Period.

DR.. Elmore Salisbury has left Ham
mond for an indefinite period of time,
and has temporarily. at least, given up
the practice of dentistry here. He has
not been well of late and remarked to
his friends that he felt the necessity of
a change.
The closing up of his business af-
fairs. which are in excellent condition,
has been left to David T. Emery of the
Lake County Savings & Trust Co.
Salisbury's many friends will regret
to hear that he has decided to leave
Hammond. He has made host of
friends here and has built up a good
practice.
He was prominent In the University
club, where he held the office of vice
president, was a Mason and an Elk
His plans for the immediate future are
not known.
Today DR.. Salisbury's brother, DR.
Allen Salisbury of Crown Point, sent
his brother-in-law to Hammond to see
him before he left. but he had been
gone several days when the young man
arrived
Several years ago DR.. Salisbury join
ed the army and was stationed al
Yellowstone park. His friends fear thai
he has again become the victim of the
wanderlust and has Joined the army.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
East Chicago Throbs With a Brand
New Sensation Today
scHLIEKER RUsHEs TO CAPITOL
Post Office Inspectors Follow Up Davis Suicide
With Inquiry and Bring Charges
Of Incompetency

Mr. Specter in an interview yester-
day said that ne did not believe there
was anything in the rumors. That
soreheads'' were responsible for their
circulation. and that he had received no
notification that he was fired" How
ever the runors which declare that
Crumpacker has written concerning
the matter. to the local powers that be.
and that Specter has been informed of
his discharged. are persistent and ap-
parently well substantiated.
For a long time there has been il
movement on foot to have the pos+
Offices at East Chicago and Indiana
Harbor combined In one general office.
These latest developments lend color 10
the belief that Indiana Harbor Will be
made the main office, leaving only a
sub-station at East Chicago. This ar
rangement would greatly increase the
Importance of the Indiana Harbor post
office and would warrant, in the opin-
ion of Harbor people. the erection of a
government building IN the Harbor.
For years men interested in the loca-
tion of government building in Indi-
ana Harbor. have been quietly at work
in this. The deposing of Postmaster
Specter wouldn't is believed. constitute
an opening wedge to this end.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
THIEVES GAIN ENTRANCE
TO NORTH SIDE HOMES
Professionals Believed to Be
Guilty of Latest Depretla-
tions in Hammond.
MONEY AND JEWELRY TAKEN

The first robberies that have taken
place in Hammond since April hap
pened sometime this morning between
hom of c. F. Wilkinson, 1879 Harrison
street was entered. The thieves effect
ed an entrance by a window, removin g
the screen and then placing 1t back
again, getting out by the front door.
This they left open They took a gold
watch and chain, and about $40 in
currency. Mr.. Wilkinson said he dill
not get home until 1 o'clock and that
he did not hear anyone get in.
The home of Frank Holder. 179
Highlad stret was also entered last
night between the hours of 11:3oj and
5 o'clock this morning Entrance was
gained here by a side window and the
thieves took a pocket box with $500
in currency in it. Becoming bolder
they entered the bedroom of Mr.. and
Mrs. Holder and took a gold watch of
the dresser. Mr.. Holder said he does
not sleep very we'll, but that he never
heard a sound. A gold fob which lay
on the dresser with the watch, was no.
taken.
The police believe they must have
been professional thieves as their ac-
tions look that way and they worked
very quietly. Their foot prints on the
dirt. showed that they went south after
leaving the Holder home and then
probably entered the Wilkinson resi-
dence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
Especial to THE TIMEao


East Chicago, Ind, May 17.-Post-
master Nose Spectre's head is the
next to fall, in East Chicago official
dom, If report be true. There is also
a rumor that IL Specter is let out, the
East Chicago postoffice will be
abolished.
1t is understood that County
Chairman Dick Schaaf and Vice
County Chairman Walter J. Riley
have received joint letter from Con-
gresham Crumpacker. to the effect
that Spectre must go, and that Mayor
Schlieker has received a similar
communication from the same source.
1t is also declared that Postmaster
Specter has received his official congo
from headquarters, but this Mr..
Spectre denies.
Whatever the situation. Mayor A G.
Schlieer yesterday went to Washing
ton, presumably to intercede in behalf
of Specter.
Incompetency is the rumored
grounds on which the East Chicago
Postmaster will be let out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
HOMEW0OD IS THE Scene
OF GREAT BUILDING ACTIVITY

Judge Virgil S. Reiter has received
bids on his new residence and is. pleased
to note that the figures are below the
estimates. The contract on his resi-
dence will be let in the. next day or two
and work on the new building will
commence at once.
Max Klein has begun the construc-
tion of a fine residence to cost in the
neighborhood of $4,000. This residence
will be located on Highland street and
will greatly add to the appearance of
the neighborhood
The appearance of South Homewood
has been completely changed by great
building operations that have been car
ried on there during the past year. A
regular village of houses have been
built and more are In the process of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
Farmers Chased by Animal
Affected With Rabies
Sudden Summer Heat Re-
sponsible for Dog and
Steers Condition.
FARMERS IN PANIC
OVER UNUSUAL AFFAIR
Especial to THE TINES J


Lowell, Ind, May IA mad steer
foam iecked and frothing at the
mouth. believing with rage. and snap
ping like dog frightened the whole
neighborhood of South Island yester-
day. 1t was finally killed, some men
having ventured near enough with
heavy rifles TO lay the brute low.
The animal belonged to John F'edde
who lives on South Island, and it is
thought that about ten days it was
bitten by dog who had gone mad on
account of the sudden summer heat
Whether il has bitten any other cattle
not is unknown but the farmers are
greatly alarmed
Nothing quite so sensational has oc-
Cured IN this neighborhood for long
time Many people had heard of cat
tie going mad. but few had ever seen q
COW or steer suffering with hydrophia-
The mad steer running aimlessly In
the pasture, charged every living thing
that came within its range of vision.
The other animals were driven from
one end of the field to the other. the
mad steer following them and attempt
ing to sink its fat duh teeth into the
flank Of the nearest. Men who came to
the field had to fee for their lives and
a number OF times II mistook fence
posts for n isssHsazsu 'bssfnz undHFcharged
them.
Mothers warned their children to be-
ware of the mad steer and not to ven
ture near the field while the men of
the neighborhood held conferences
with Mr.. Fedde as how best to dis
pose of the animal. 1t was finally de-
cided to make the attack with heavy
rifles and this proved successful.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
GIRL IS HIT
BY MACHINE

Contractor William Ahlborns auto
mobile rounded the corners of Holman
and East Sibley streets in Hammond
yesterday afternoon and struck a little
girl. The girl was thrown to the pave
ment but was more frightened than in
jured. She was examined by DIR. H. c.
Groman who declared that she was not
hurt. The name of the little girl could
not be learned
In speaking of the accident Ahlborn
said. The little girl was running after
another and ran In front of my car. I
did my best to avoid the accident but
it could not be helped She did not no
tice where she was going until my car
struck her.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17

Homewood is seeing the greatest
building activity that it has ever
known In addition to the large num-
Der OF building eper ations which have
been begun andwere announced in
THE TINES. Ben Bracher superintend-
ent of the f. S. Betz Co.. has begun
the erection of a modern building of
four apartments on Elizabeth street.
The new building will be of exceed
ingly attractive design. 1t will look
more like a big double house than a
fat, and will cost in the neighborhood
of $4,000.
The mason contract has been let to
c. f. Bruecker and the carpenter work
to Otto Herbold. 1t is expected that
the building will be completed this
fall
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
MRS. CHAS. WICKER
ENTHUSIASTIC OVER IT
Ridge Road, She Says, Could
Be Made a Beautiful
Boulevard.

Mrs. Carrie G. Wicker was in the city
yesterday for the purpose of looking
after her property interests in this To-
cality. Mrs Wicker is the owner of
the famous Wicker farm, one of the
beauty spots of the northern part of
the county.
She is an enthusiast over the plan
to improve the Ridge road, which runs
past her place.
THE Ridge road ought to be convert
ed into a beautiful cross county boule-
ward. 1t could easily be made one of
the most famous thoroughfares in the
west.
Instead of widening the street to so
feet, I arm in favor of widening 1T to
100 feet. Then the foundation will be
laid for its future development.
have always tho ught that my
property would make an ideal country
club or park, and 1 hope some day that
it will be taken over for that purpose
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
LEWIS STILL
AT HEAD OF
DEPARTMENT

Chief OF Police Albert Lewis of East
Chicago is still in charge of the de-
partment. On Monday Judge Reiter will
hear a motion for a new trial in the
case and will not enter the order GUST
ing the chief until after he rules on
this moti~n.
Consequently Lewis will remain chief
of police until Monday, anyway. After
that, If Judge Reiter refuses to grant
new trial. Lewis will be ousted from
office.
1t Is understood that Attorneys w ].
McAleer and Abe Ottenheimer will ap-
peal the case to the supreme court OF
the state in the event the motion for
new trial is not granted.
However. pending the appeal a new
chief will have to be appointed for
Judge Reiter's Judgment will be in
force until it is either affirmed or over
ruled.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
MISS BROOKS GOES
TO TOWN TO FIGHT CASE
Legal Steps Are Taken to
Prevent Contractors from
Getting Money.

Miss Virginia Brooks. who is still ac-
tive in reforms in West Hammond, went
to Chicago today In anticipation of the
trial in which the merit of the assess
ment on One Hundred and Fifty-f1fth
place for brick pavement is to be
tested. Followed by taxpayers in the
south end. Miss Brooks, number of
weeks ago, caused a riot on the street
about the pavement. She was locked
up for a few hours at the time but now
she and her hackers have taken legal
steps to prevent the paying of the mon
ey to contractors on the ground that
the brick that were used were of an in
ferior grade. Her case is to be tried
before Judge owen in Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-05-17
CHURCH BLDG. TO Be
PUT OFF FOR YEAR
New ST. Joseph's Congrega
tion Will Not Start New
Building Till 1912.

The probabilities are that next year
Will see the breaking of ground of a
church building for St. Joseph's Catho-
lie congregation. The Rev. H NJ Plas-
ter and the trustees of the church have
already gone about it to procure plans
for a suitable building, and have a
number of them under consid era tion
and expect to see more. At present
indications the cost of the building will
range between 100000 and $4,000. but
the actual building will not be begun
unless half of the cost is at hand in
cash. The old rectory facing on Hoh-
man street. just south of Russell street
will in all probability be razed to
make room for the new edifice