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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
By CHARLES II. MANDY

Probably one of the most quoted and consequently most widely known epi- grams of the immortal Bill Is, whats ia a name, a rose by any other name woull smell as sweet" In the abstract Bili was right, and the application is easily understood. but notwithstanding what Bill says, there Is whole lot in a name. To any man in public life a distinctive name is an asset. Rudyard Kipling Is certainly moro attractive than Richard Jones, Tyrus Cobb sounds much better certainly more classy than William Taft. but for euphonious cognomen Woodrow Wilson puts 1t over either of them.
 There are many examples of curious combinations of Christian and surnames, but none possibly more striking than those of the children of the late Governor Hogg of Texas, whose daughters nnd son were named Ina Hogg, Ura Hogg Eza Hogg. These were the regularly re- corded names of the children of the late governor, which, while showing his sense of humor, rather reflected on his wans of taste. Then 1t was taking an unfair advantage of a kid who couldn't help himself to attach an appelation on him that night tend to Invite ridicule in later years. .
 Much ingenuity has been displayed at nish suitable names for their offsprin.; and history sacred and secular has been faithfully searched to get name just
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
CHANGE MADE IN
 LOCAL THEATRES
Beginning Today the Orpheum and Majestic Will Be Under the
 Same Management

Commencing this morning, material change Is made in the theatrical sit uation in Birmingham, following the organization of the Birmingham Thea Ire company.
 The Orpheum and the Majestic thea tres will be operated under the same management, with Jake Wells as man aging director; M. l.. Semon. resident manager of both theatres, and R. P. Whitfield resident treasurer of both houses.
 The present policy of the two houses will be continued and no announce ments as to the future have been made. Jake Wells is authority for the statement that the public will be af- forded an even better class of attrac- tions in the future than in the past, as by the new arrangement larger and better acts can be secured on a more economical basis than in the past.
 Treasurer Whitfield will leave today for St. Louis, where he goes to the bedside of his mother, who is quite ill. He will be gone several days, the length of time depending on the con- dition of his mothers health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
NINE NIJRSFS IN THE
 GRADUATING CLASS
South Highlands Infirmary Exercises
 Will Be Held at University Club Tomorrow Night

At the University club tomorrow evening will be held the second annual graduating exercises of the South Highlands infrmary. Preparations have been made by Mrs. Irwin, who is in interesting occasion which will be fea- tured with a dance for the 2s nurses attached to the hospital, nine of whom compose the class to graduate this year.
 The diplomas will be presented to the young ladies by pr. U. ]. W. Peters of the South Highlands inhrmary He will be assisted in that task by several well known physicians of Birmingham who have observed the work of the graduates during the period they have been in training for their very inn portant life work. The graduating class will be the guests of the board of directors of the hospital, among whom are some of the most promi- nent men of Birmingham. The enter tainment is an annual indication from the directors of their interest in the work of the graduates.
 Tn addition to the 2s nurses attached to the infirmary, those attending will include the directors and 8 limited number of invited guests.
 Those to graduate include: Miss Emma Anderson of Lincoln, Ala, Miss Louis Valentine of Charlottesville, Va, Miss Marguerite George of Bessemer, Miss Iris McAlpin of Ennis, Tex, Miss Mary Donahue of Atlantic City, N. J., Miss Lila Thornton of Montgomery. Miss Omar Bradley of Eufaula, Miss Isabell Hunter of Atlantic City and Miss Willie Adams of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
SENTINEL, NAME 0F
 NEW APARTMENTS Ten Story Structure to Be Built Near Five Points By
 Joy and Associates

The Sentinel will be the name of 1o-story apartment house, plans for which have all been completed by Scott Joy and his associates. The new build ing will be unique in several features, 1t is understood, and will differ from all the apartments that have been erected hers or even considered.
 The building will be erected at cost of approximately s20o.000 and will be adjacent to the Five Points Methodist church. The lot Is rather narrow one to be utilized, situated as it Is between the street used by the High land avenue car line and Five Points on Eleventh avenue, south. It will occupy the same relative position on Eleventh avenue as the fire department station now does on Magnolia street MT. Joy and his associates have a well earned reputation here as high class designers and it Is said their greatest creation will be the Sentinel apart ments. The building will be of steel construction and very artistic. It will face Red mountain to the south
 It is said the building will be ar ranged for unmarried men only and that applications have already been filed In several instances for quarters in the new building. The builders of the new apartment have, 1t Is said, closed up all the details for the build ing, rumor as to which has been circulated some time. It is said that building construction will start some time during the next few months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
MEDICAL COLLEGE
 OPENS TOMORROW
Books of Local School Will Be Opened for Registration and Matricuia-
 tion Today

The books of the Birmingham Ned ical college will be opened this morn ing for the registration and matricula- tion of students and although there will be no freshman class at the col lege this year the officials state that the three upper classes will very prob ably be well attended. The regular class work will begin tomorrow morn ing and a clinic will likely be held at that time.
 When the affiliation of the local med teal college to the University of Ala bama is made the local school will be placed on the list of Class B colleges, according to statement made by pr. N. P. Colwell, secretary of the educa- tional council of the American Medical association. Local physicians believe that the college will not only be re- tained as a Class B institution but that it will be placed on the list of Class A. colleges on account of the many improvements that will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30

In Birmingham, an authority says, there are over 4o0 travelling men employed by the wholesale houses here. Of that num- ber all reside here and make Birming- ham their headquarters. As a rule most of the travelling men from Birmingham reach home every Friday or Saturday to spend the week end. The travellers have very active organization in the Travel CTS Protective association and United Commercial Travellers, which organiza- tions have posts here. The travelling men of Birmingham have always held and merited warm place in the esteem and opinion of local wholesale men and Nl merchants. They are continually boost ing Birmingham. They received on that the Country club the Chamber of Com merce rendered the travelling men one of the most extensive banquets that was ever given here. That honor was appreciated by the travelling men and is yet appre ciated.
 The organizations of travelling men have a long list of interesting work to perform this winter. A campaign for new mem- bers will be started and other transac- tions of interest to them will be taken up vigorously.
 It is said there is a feeling among the of travellers club in Birmingham, and that among other topics that too will be taken up soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
NEGRO IS SHOT
Considerable Excitement Caused By
 Affair at Terminal Station

Twenty-slxth street in front of the Terminal station yesterday afternoon about o'clock was the scene of consid- erable excitement when Will Patterson shot and seriously injured two other ne- groes. Immediately following the. shoot ing, Officer oldham, who was on the scene, called the patrol wagon, and Pat terson and one of the wounded negroes were sent to the city jail. Brend. the injured man, was attended by tho city physician in the jail office
 The exact cause Of the shooting affray is not known, except that Officer Oldham and other witnesses state that Patterson and Brend were engaged in fierce dis cussion just previous to the shooting Brend, who ran when Patterson jerlSed his gun from his pocket, was shot in the shoulder from the front, and one other negro, who was a bystander. was shot through the arm This man was sent to a doctor to have his wound dressed Pat terson was charged with an assault ana battery and with the carrying of con- cealed weapon. and Brend was arrested on a charge of an affray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
AT THE HOTELS

". P. Lott of Atlanta, W. F. Davis of kilw Orleans and A. c. Polk of Clanton .salso registered at the Hillman.
 ,. D. Acuff of Jasper. L. D. Nix of Montgomery and G. B. Cobb of Atlanta are among the arrivals at the Morris. of Montgomery and J. W. McNeil of Rag land are among those stopping at the Metropolitan.
 c. Dietz of Chattanooga, D. K. Camp bell of Louisville and W. A. owens of Baltimore. Md, are registered at the Florence.
 H. R. Shorter of Eufaula, P. Blackwell of Gadsden and J. T. Watt of Talladega are among the aru1als at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
R. F. LACKEY HELD UP
Negro Fired on Him When He Re-
 fused to Throw Up Hands ~

R. F. Iackey was held up by masked highwayman late Saturday evening at the corner of Avenue c and Twenty-ninth street, while driving along in wagon.
 A masked negro stepped from the shadow of a tree at the side of the street and ordered the white man in the wagon to throw up his hands. Instead of complying Lackey snatched his pIs- toi from his hip pocket and fired at the man in the road. An answering sh.. wounded him in the elbow and the horse. frightened by the noise of the shots, ran away. He carried his injured master to his home at sos Roe street, Avondale.
 The hour of the .ort was so late that the highwayma& ,d ample time to disappear and no tr could be found of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
THREE ROBBERIES REPORTED One Man Loses Watch and Another
 $65 in Money

Three robberies were reported yesterday informing to the police. Harry Leanie, em- ploye at the Tapes meat market, claims to have lost gold watch which he be- iieves was taken from his coat pocket while it was hanging in the market.
 ". r. McKenye, residing at 61s Eight eenth street, north.s yesterday preferred charges against two unknown white men for the theft of s65 from his house. It is understood that detectives have this case well in hand.
 An army blanket was stolen from the home of George Baner. who lives at SOL Montgomery street The initials, "G. B." were on one corner of the blanket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
R. W. Nicholson

R. ". Nicholson. one of the best known travelling men in this state, was here dur ing the past few days after an absence of several weeks on vacation. He was for a long time connected with Marshall Field & Go. MT. Nicholson is known fav-. orably In almost every hamlet of this state. He Is a native of Selma.
 Birmingham is certainly great place, said Mir. Nicholson yesterday. "I have been away several weeks, but never be- lieved that I would be subjected to such a surprise over the progress that is being made In this city. It is being talked about all over the south, and Birmingham is reaping a fine reward therefrom.
 'The building activities here in addition to the fine trade that everyone has en- joyed makes Birmingham particularly one of the most magnetic places in the south for salesmen just now. Our business has been exceptionally fine during the sum mer notwithstanding the fact that pres ident has to be elected this fall, and that usually calls for a serious let up in busi- ness.
 .'1he fact that Birmingham Is to build two new hotels, each of them costing s1,- 00o,00 has been one of tho greatest adver- tisements that Birmingham has received among travelling men and others all over this country. The prospects seem so bright here that every big business con- cern has a weather eye open and Br- mingham will profit to just that extent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
Sugar Stolen From Car

The chief special agent for the South ern railway yesterday made report Of a car robbery to Chief Bodeker, request ing the aid of the department in locas- ing the thieves and the stolen goods. Tie railroad company claims that Balti- more and Ohio boxcar was broken Into while standing on a sidetracls tt Twen- ty-second street and Powell avenue. on Saturday evening and that 2300 pounds of sugar, trade marked 'YC' was talyes from the car. This sugar was consigned tp the Birmingham Candy cbmpany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30

stood over them with a club to accom- plish 1t.
 8. This change, on Twentieth street simply makes this street conform with the proportions, which have been car ried out satisfactorily on practically all other streets of Birmingham for years past It Is no innovation, nor Is it a personal idea of the city engineer. It has been advocated by Messers Kendriek and Nicholson for years
 Cost of Paving
 A. Since the cost of wood block pave ment is about s2 .50 per square yard and that of concrete sidewalks is about 90 cents per square yard, there will be q saving of about 5000 after paying for an entirely new line of high grade granite curb. The assessment against the prop erty would be reduced by this amount.
 ''5. If municipal water mains are to be hereafter laid in Twentieth street, the wide sidewalks will provide the best and cheapest place for laying them
 "6. The white way lamps take up about two feet of the present width of the sidewalks. thus making it more necessary to widen. The expense of moving these lamps would not fall on the property owners, but on the Birmingham Railway, Lieht and Power company and yet the officials of that company have been broad-minded enough to say that they favored the change. because it Is needed.
 "7. On the corner of First avenue and Twentieth street are four large office buildings. housing fully 4000 people. At times of entrance in the morning and exit in the evening this large number of people alone are apt to crowd the side walks at thls point. Besides this and other corners on Twentieth street are transfer points for the street cars and this corner is often crowded by persons waiting for transfer.
 Last, but not least all of the retail dealers along the line, who have expressed themselves. favor the change. There ,s no way of getting an expression readily from the mass of pedestrians whose in terest in this matter conflict with those of the favored few who own automobiles. These pedestrians are largely those who go shopping for 9s cent hats or for over alls.
 ''The ordinance for paving Twentieth street was first drawn for 20 foot side walks, but it has been amended and passed for 15 foot sidewalks. as at pres ent. The city engineer regrets that he has been prevented by Illness from vigor- ously opposing this amendment, but he trusts that this expression of his views will not be diseourteous nor untimely."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
Tiger Keepers Arrested Yesterday

City Detectives Moore. Christian, Gar ner dnd McGill and Officer Palmer were busy after the tigers yesterday all during the day, but owing to the bad weather husiness with them, so the de- tectives state seemed dull. However, the results of their days work showed up well, taking Into consideration their handicap. Georgia Brooks, colored fe- male. was arrested on two charges Of violating the revenue law and an alleged blind tiger closed. Jim Smith. colored, was arrested on one charge and Wilson Lipton was arrested on one charge and another tiger closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
Man Wanted Has Been Killed

e-A letter received by Chief of Police Bodeker yesterday from Superintendent Hyland of the Indianapolis police depart rhent in answer to letter which he had received from the local department, con- tained the information that Jesse Coe, alleged to have been wanted in this city by the police, was shot and killed by off, ficers in Kentucky more than four years ago. Just what the charge against Coe was has not been made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30

a little different" and sometimes with startling results.
 A few days ago Tom Pound. otherwise Colonel Pound, returned from vacation spent at Boiling Springs. Tenn. Among the acquaintanees he met while at thas delightful resort was Kentucky col - no, Kentucky preacher Tom was al- ways strong at finding out things, even the cost of running for sheriff, and soon got next to the divine, who proved q most delightful companion. as preachers generally do (when away from home) and many a pleasant hour they spent to- gether.
 Discussing names one afternoon the preacher gave Tom an illustration of the curious names some parents impose on their children. He stated that in hiS congregation was a family named Donat hue. They had eight children named aI follows:
 Orvil Rex Donahue. Esther Lex Donahue. Valley Vex Donahue. Estis Elk Donahue.
 Raymond Retrex Donahue.
 Vera Coplex Donahue.
 Nicir Cortex Donahue.
 Alma Doplex Donahue. These are are certainly unusual names, but have the saving grace of being sand wiched between names that are not un- usual and therefore can easily be lost in the shuttle In the event the name Is not appreciated when the bearer reaches the age of understanding
 The authenticity of the above is vouch- ed for by Colonel Pound which, every body knows. puts it beyond all shadoy of doubt. Why all the children's narne ended with eX was not explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
Unclaimed Bicycle Found

Hamp Branhafn, living at l42f Four- teenth avenue, north. yesterday morning brought to police headquarters a blue rimmed Spaulding bicycle, which he stated he had found at Alley F, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets late yesfer- day evening Chief Bodeker has ordered that the wheel be returned to the finder unless claimed by one who can give a detailed description of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
MEN SAY BIG
 CROWDS WILL ATTEND FAIR

Birmingham is certainly coming strong as wholesale center. The people over the state who buy goods are getting to the point that they depend upon this district for the best lines that are required and they are getting fine service according to all reports"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
Eight Names on Jail Docket

Only eight, names appeared on the county jail docket yesterday up to : o'clock. Deputy Sheriffs Curl and Bon- ner arrested on warrants eight negroes. charged with Sunday gaming, and al- lowed bond at $50 VIII Wade. also a negro. was committed to the county Jail for violation of the revenue law. Dep uty sherin c. r. Hilton was the ar- resting officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
O. P. Fontaine

O. P. Fontaine, who travels this state for well known flour house, and makes Birmingham his headquarters, was In the city yesterday. He came in Satur- day afternoon and will leave this morn- ing on another trip over the state.
 He said yesterday that the people out side of Birmingham were anticipating the fair here beginning next week with un- usual interest, and they would be here in large numbers
 Everyone is optimistic" said Mir. Fon- taine. "The people all over the state feel that business is good, and it Is good. That feeling is reflected in all lines, so we are told, and 1t is one of the most substantial propositions that can occur to the sellers of merchandise. The farm- CTS feel that better crop will be reaped than was expected. The next in line the country mercantile establishments, feel that the trade this fall will be brisk. even more so than at this time, so they are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
Bad Day for Craps Shooters

City Detectives Day. Warren, Brent Beck and Ray yesterday made things hot For the craps shooters. Six games were raided. In some places several of he participants escaping, but as a rule put ting tip their hands when confronted by the officers big six-shooters. A total of 15 negroes showed on the city jol docket yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30

although they would be released as fast
 as the arrests were made on habeas cor
 pus proceedings before Federal Judg, Prltchard, which would eventually re- suit in the company being unable to leeI It's agents in the discharge of their dutie, or to obtain others to take their places Accordingly. after this conference. on Ar
 gust 8. l wired Governor Glenn fro Asheville the company would on the fo lowing Monday, August 5. apply to tr federal court for permission. for the tin
 being, to put into effect the 2h cent rat, and If granted, said rate would becon
 effective on August 8, but that this did n
 include the keeping on sale mileage booi
 as prescribed by said act. This permf
 sion was granted by Judge Pritchard, an the statutory rate was accordingly nut il and continued for eight months, or untn April 8, 19os when q final decree was passed by the federal court in the Loris- ville and Nashvilies said injunctiea-ss;SA
 in which the later act of the North cII olina legislature, approved FebruaryV
 and effective April i, 1908, whereby 3j
 principal railroad companies operatin91j that state were, in pursuance of cdIl
 promise made between them and the slIJ
 authorities do which the Louisville
 Nashville was not a party) allowef'Il charge 2h cent passenger rate. was cdl strued. and the Louisville and Nashvill
 was held to come within tho provls, therein, providing that independently owned and operated railroad companies in North Carolina, whose mileage in that state Is 100 miles or less, may charge 8 cents per mile. It was therefore, de- creed that inasmuch as the purpose of the Louisville and Nashvilles bill for permanent injunction and the relief there. In prayed for had been accomplished and obtained by the enactment of said last act the bill should be dismissed at the cost of said commission No ap- peal has been taken by said commission from that decree. and the Louisville and Nashville has ever since it's date charged and collected passenger rate of cents pnr mile on it's line in North caraIiaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-30
E. K. Hnnner

F. F. Hooper of the McLester-vanHoose company was in the city yesterday. He travels this state and is one of the best known and most successful salesmen who make Birmingham for the week end. He said yesterday that the fair management may look out for a big crowd as the peo- plo all over the state intend to visit the big show here beginning next Thursday.
 Business is good all over the state" said MT Hooper yesterday. ''The pross poets for a large crop are bright, and the farmers Intend to make a trip here next week and see the fair. The general situ- ation so far as sales are concerned is as good as I can remember. The retail mer- chants all over the state are of the opin- ion that this fall season will be among the best ever. To that end they are ar- ranging fine lines and extensive ones. From what can gather there will be an unusual amount of trading done this sea- son