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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
RE|SS SHOWS ARE
FAMOUS GROUP
Will Comprise Pleasure
Plaza" at State Fair
This Fall

The Famous Nat Reiss shows which
will comprise the Pleasure Plaza" of
the Alabama State Fair this fall is
playing this season, for the first time
in its history, east of the Mississippi.
1t is said to be one of the most famous
carnival companies on the road in
America, and Secretary Chaffee of the
State Fair association feels that the as
ISOLATION has been indeed extremely
fortunate in booking them.
This carnival company is composed OF
10 excellent shows. each of which is a
paragon in its line. None but the best
tation is one of the things which in
huenced the management to book them
| for the Alabama State Fair Besides
their regular tent shows and paid ad-
mission attractions this carnival com
lpany carries with it four great free
acts, entirely exclusive of the 10 free
acts offered by the fair association. The
carnival travels in "a cars, with Mr.. and
Mrs. Nat Reiss In private car of
their own
A few of the shows comprising this
company are the King Edward Animal
show; the Paree Gay Musical Comedy
company; O'Brieta Posing act; Irene,
the Aeroplane Girl; Dixie Land; Nc
! far1and's Sideshow; Alice, the Strange
girl; little Spanish Count; International
owing Girls and Water Circus, some
thing entirely new; Museum of Anato-
my DeeI Sea Divers: International
lIheatre, an original show; Plaza de
Iofos' schiltzie's Seven-in-One: Flea
! CIRCUS; Armstrong; Ostrich Farm; Par
ker larry Is All; Ferris Wheel and
the levitt Sisters. feather flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
TAKING STEPS TO
STOP ACCIDENTS
Large Meeting of Queen and
Crescent Employees Was
Held Last Night

..Safety first" was the slogan OIL
meeting last night held at the Chamber
OF Commerce auditorium of Queen ami
Crescent officials. W. s. Andrews, gem
eral SUPERINTENDENT Of transportation OF
the Queen and Crescent route. presided
as chairman and short speeches were
made by various officials and employees in
reference to the better protection of en-
ployes. The officials of the Alabama
Great Southern and Queen and Crescent
route have arranged affairs in such a
way that few passengers are injured on
that line. However. the employees Awork
ia admittedly hazardous and the Off
cials. as well as the employees. are very
anxious to prevent accidents to the work
men.
Mr.. Andrews, in his Introductory re-
marks, pointed out the object of the meet
ing by detailing few examples of acct
dents which may be absolutely stopped
IL the employees exercise caution and
judgment.
| L. SEWER, general agent for the ex-
ecutive department, spoke few words
TO the employees. He gave HIS IDEAS about
the absolute uSeleSsness OIL various acct
dents and suggested a few ways in which
the situation may be remedied.
After the speech Of Mr.. Sewer the en-
ployes were called upon. Local switch
men, engineers, conductors and others
were asked to give their ideas about the
movement and were roundly applaudea
upon their suggestions
Seated at the speakers table with Mr..
Andrews was Maj Edward d. Smit.,.
local counsel for the Alabama Great
Southern. and j. w. Evens, superln-
tendent. The two officials made short
talks.
ne meeting was attended by 300 en-
ployes from every branch of the service.
They assured the officials and resolved
among themselves TO be more careful in
handling the affairs of the company AMI
to DO everything possible to decrease az
cidents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

Dat oman dere." answered he, as he
pointed to Martha
Were they fotA eggs?
I'm couse dey war fowls aiss; wat
yo' expeo' um ter be-"
Il mean were the eggs rotten?'
"wusser dan dat, jedge. Mortifca-
ton had done sot in on um.'
The next witness was the angular
Mollie.
Did you have fuss with MarthaT'
No sab; positively no sab | didn't
have no fuss wild dat oman, she had err
fuss wild me-
You and Martha have quarreled at
different times, have you not"'
"Ah doesn't reconize dat oman, fur
she amt no quality"
Did you see Martha throw the eggs?f
mo sab, but | heerd dem hit de doah.
don ah smelled UNI"
Perciva1 Jackson, a gamboge eolored
gent" with a sporty appearance. testi-
fed that he was sitting In the Shelby
domicile talking to his gal when he
heard the first egg hit tho ffont door.
then another. then another. and so on
until the supply was exhausted.
What did you dor
Muffin, ledge fur ah shorely thout
a haunt had got us. an when de doah
opened by itself ah was dat scarf an
couldn't move"
| you say the door opened by itself?'
| "Yassah."
What do you suppose opened it7''
Well, jedge all figures hit out dis
away. De doah was strong. but de per-
fume frum dem aigs was stronger
Back up" yelled the Highland chief.
that will do for you. Stand aside"
Martha took the stand in her own be-
half
"Jedge ah'll tell YOU de truf. I amt
seed no aigs an | Amt throwed no
| Gigs Dat oman had me rested fur
nuthln but prodigy"
Judge Douglas was inclined to be-
lieve her and after admonishing the
litigants to quit their fussing and to
live together in peace and harmony
| dismissed the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
DOUBLE TRACKSON
FIFTEENTH STREET
Petition Presented, But Ac-
ton Is Delayed Pending
Further Investigation

A request was filed with the commissions
ors yesterday by the Birmingham Rail-
way. Light and Power company TO al
low the company to double track the Fiji
teenbp street car line from Avenue II to
Fifteenth avenue, south. The petition was
presented by Matt S. Sloan assistant 10
the president and general manager The
commissioners were inclined TO grant the
petition but after some opposition on the
part OF John Chisholm personally, the
matter was passed at the request of Mr..
Sloan until he could talk over the mat
ter with the citizens Interested and con-
vince them of the equity of the request.
The street is held to be rather narrow
from Tenth avenue, south to Fifteenth
avenue. south. for double track. The citi-
zens wanted TO protect the street from
being crowded. 1t was pointed out by
Mr.. Sloan from sketches made by the
company's engineering department that
the street was capable OF giving suff-
Gent room TO allow all traffic purposes
undisturbed
The company proposes to lay the track.
thereby relieving the very inadequate car
service on thAt llue as poihieu oul "
Mr.. Sloan. He said that the company
had franchise there now and should not
be required to pay an additional block
age charge. which Mr. Weatherly sug-
gested should he 500 Mr.. Exum wanted
to grant the petition on account OF the
tetterment OF traffic conditions for the
large numbe- of people and was willing
to vote accordingly However. Mr.. Weath-
crly wanted time and then Mr.. Sloan re-
quested the postponement
The plans Of the company Will he ths
source Of considerable interest to resi-
dents OF the South Highlands who use
the Fifteenth street car service. II is now
the subject Of considerable criticism and
the officials Of the company want to COR
rect the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
CAREY IN TOWN
Southern Official States Birmingham
Is Still Growing

II. f. Carey, general passenger agent
for the Southern railway, was in Biz
mingham yesterday. He was here to look
into general business conditions and to
encourage the movement of passengers
to Western North Carolina, for which
purpose there has been inaugurated spe-
cial low rates. Mr.. Carey called upon
Mitchell Coxwell of the Southern railway
and other local officials during the day.
II u said that business was fine and the
outlook unusually bright for traffic this
season.
Birmingham, I see. continues to pros
per. 1 have seldom visited a city where
there seems to be such continuation of
building activity and general hopefulness
in the future. There is no discounting
the fact that this city is destined TO be
one of the greatest in the country"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
MUST PROTECT THE
CATTLE INDUSTRY

Chicago, August Warnings that some-
thing must be done TO protect the cattle
raising industry in the United States.
something to prevent further reduction in
the volume of cattle breed and consequent
rise in beef prices, was voiced here this
morning by Charles S. Jones and other
officials of the Chicago Live Stock ex-
change.
Congress or the different legislatures
must enact legislation soon for the pro-
lection of cattle raising In this country
or the cattle business will become ex-
tinct," Mr. Jones said. Laws should
be passed prohibiting the slaughter of
Young cows and calves in order to pro-
mote breeding industries" The members
of the exchange made II known that they
are ready and anxious to exert their iniiu-
ence to have laws passed along these
Nnes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
DR.. Branscomb Returns

DR.. /. c. Branscomb, pastor Of the
First NJ. e. church. returned last night
from Rochester. MINI. where he has
been with Mrs. Branscomb In search
of better health for the latter. Or.
Branscomb stated his wife was much
improved and getting along splendidly
but would not be brought home for
some time yet. II am glad TO say that
she Will soon be we'll woman no
stated last night. Or. Branscomb viii
I'll his pulpit at the regular services
Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
AT THE HOTELS

W, c. Cater of Louisville, Ky, Claude
Brewer of Memphis and w. A. Lane of
Adamsyille are stopping at the Metro
politan.
S. O. Smith of Montgomery, w. L.
o'Neil of Coal City and ]. II. Mudd Of
ST. Louis are registered at the Morris.
Graham Lawson of Cleveland, o. W.
]. Duncan of Cherokee. II. v Metzel OF
Cincinnati are visitors at the Florence
Frank L. Krause of Pottstown. Pa.
J. II. Roberts of Selma and G. Prater OF
Millport are among the guests at the
Birmingham.
Fred II. White of Atlanta, William,
F. Cornell of Jacksonville, Fla, and
w. Dwight Pierce of Dallas. Tex, were
registered at the Hilman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
PERKINS TRIAL
Sanitary Inspector Now on Trial
Charged With Murder

The preliminary trial of Henry Per-
kins,, city sanitary officer, charged with
the killing of Greek storekeeper at Pratt
City, is being heard by Judge H. b. Aber-
nethy of the court of common pleas.
The case went to trial yesterday after
noon, but only four witnesses were placed
on the stand. The hearing will be re-
sumed this morning.
Appearing for the prosecution are AS
distant Solicitor Ed Winston. Capt. Frank
S. White and Messrs. Arnold and Daniel
The defendant is represented by Attorneys
Allen and Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
A BIRMINGHAM AID
CAMPAIGN DISCUSSED

!. S. Field of the Manufacturers Rec
ord OF Baltimore met yesterday with the
advertising committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, of which T. A. Weller is
chairman. and discussed an advertising
campaign to further exploit the advan-
tages and possibilities of Birmingham and
its great industrial district.
The plans have not yet been completed
end the committee does not care to dis
close them at this time. 1t Is understood,
however, that the plan will be to place
Birmingham before the people of the en-
tire United States by novel and sys-
tematie method of advertising.
The meeting was held in the rooms Of
the Chamber of Commerce and the talk
made by Mr.. Fields on advertising was
instructive and entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
COLE ALLOWED $4,000 BOND;
WILL BE RELEASED TODAY

Cole win he released on the bond of
$4,000 Immediately following the re-
ceipt of this notice by the sheriff.
The following dispatch was received
last night from Montgomery:
Montgomery, August 2.--fSpecial.)-
The court of appeals this afternoon in
adjourned session affirmed the decision
of Judge c. c. Nesmith of Birmingham
in granting bail to C. Henry Cole
charged with completely in the muir
der of J. Felix Ellard, which occurred
in jefferson county several months
ago, Cole was supposed to have beer
implicated with "Teck' Duncan in the
killing of Ellard and the state re-
sisted his ball An appeal was taken
to the court of appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
COTTON CROP 76.5
PER CENT OF NORMAL

washington. August s.-The condition of
the growins cotton crop OF the United
states on July rs was 76.5 per cent of
normal according TO the agricultural de-
partnients report issued today The con-
dition by states follows: Virginia. 81
North Carolina 80; South Carolina. 50;
Georgia, IS: Florida, 70; Alabama. Is; Mis-
sissippi. IS: Louisiana, rs; Texas. 81; Ar
kansas. "a; Tennessee, II. Missouri. 10
Oklahoma. so; California, 80.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

The state court of appeals yesterday
granted a bond of $1,000 TO Deputy
Sheriff Henry Cole, who is confined in
the county jail charged with the MUIR
der of Felix J. Ellard.
The decision of the court is the re-
suit of a long legal proceeding, dur
ing which the attorneys for Cole have
made repeated attempts to obtain his
release on bond.
Attorney Hugh Morrow, counsel for
Cole. yesterday received telegram
from the clerk of the court at Mont
gomery to the effect that the GER
tihcate of the courts decision and a
notice of that decision would be fur
nished to Sheriff w. X. McAdory this
morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
w. S. Andrews Here

nv. S. Andrews, general superintendent
transportation for the Queen and Cres-
mt Route, was in Birmingham yester-
". He came here to attend a meeting
"a Alabama Great Southern Officials held
|pt night and to look into general busi-
tss conditions. He said yesterday that
De Alabama Great Southern twas in fine
Rape. and that business wase as good as
>lld be expected Mr. Andr ews was es-
kcially pleased over the fruit movement
Us year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the office of the pro-
bate clerk:
L. P. Cooper Of birmingham and Miss
Francis Vincent.
A. T. Ray of Adamsvile and Miss Ada
Belle Davis.
Otto Mooney of Birmingham and Miss
Julia Isabel Lynch.
]. T. Lacy of Leeds and Miss Rosa E.
Acton.
A. c. Layneld of Self and Miss LlIles
May Bailey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

Bill Hand was arrested yesterday after
noon and charged with petty larceny
II c. Dodds, who lives at 2002 Sixth ave-
re, north, says that he saw Hand come
ht of the house belonging to Mrs
Earles Sibley, with the top of a cabinet
antle Dodds followed the man and
owing suspicious called up Mrs. iSibley
10 said that the man had no authority
take the mantle top. An officer was
en called and the man admitted thai
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday
in the office of the probate clerk show
Ing the following transfers of real estate
the consideration being 5000 or more
S1GoO-J C. Orange and wife to T. w
Wright, lot in block 2. according tt
Johns
\, S900o-James T. Coleman and wife to
c. w Mills, lots ]. 2 and in block 8
according to Webb & Woods survey OF
the South Highlands subdivision of Bir-
minghanl.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

Chief of Police Bodeker has issued an
order that the "mashersi who have made
It a habit TO stand on the prominent street
corners of the city, are to be arrested.
The chief has received several com
plants lately that these persons have in
suited ladies on the street and he states
he viii take steps at once to see that no
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Five Killed in Wreck

Pueblo, Col, August 2,-Five persons
were killed. 1t is feared. in the wreck OF
the Rock Island express train Tuesday
night when the track undermined BY
the food hurled the train into Fountain
river No bodies have been recovered.
II Is believed that C. C. Harris. sales
man of Atlanta, Ca. was among the VIC
ffp1n
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

The county did good business in
ktching alleged tigers'T yesterday.
1ghteen cases Were docketfed during the
III, and IS men were committed TO the
klnty jail charged with violating the
tvenue law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
GOOD-BY, JOHNNIE

lady is annoyed or insulted while on the
streets OF Birmingham in the future.
Special plain clothes men are to be de-
tailed on the prominent downtown corners
and they will not be at all backward in
arresting the "Johnnies who make them
selves prominent by eternally grinning
and winking at the ladies who pass the
corners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

ffris ADJUST THE French Aero club
nalseiecfedl Jules vedrines. Maurice Pre-
WI and AHlre Frey to represent France
~ ee International aviation contest for
t4e Pordou Bennett cup at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Rand Concert This 4 Afternoon

4 Nappfs band will render popular pro-
|ramme in Rhodes Circle this afternoon.
Eeginning at 5 o'clock. lit will include
k,arches. dances and thsA overture to
k1Iartha-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Drops Dead in Gadsden

Gadsden. August Especial John
Weller Of the Ward & Weller Machine
shops dropped dead of heart failure here
tcnight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Mr.. Good Man,
We Want You

This Strong Southern Com
pany has some good territory
not yet assigned. We want
the right kind of man to rep
resent us wherever we have no
agent. If you are the right
man-high grade-let US hear
from you.
The accident and surety risks
covered by our policies are
covered right-the policy
holder is taking no chances.
Are YOU with u.s.
The evening world., 1912-10-15
P|MPLES CAME ON
HANDS AND F ACE
Very Red and Came Into Very Large
Heads. Face Itched. Unsightly.
Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
Now Face and Hands Are Just As
Il Never Had Pimples.

1924 Anna St.. Elizabeth. N. III
noticed some pimples on my hands and face
They camo out scattered. They were very
red and came into very large heads. They
mads my face itch. ! began TO scratch
them and they got worse and worse. They
were unsightly. ! asked the people around
II they knew Of anything that would cure
them. They told me IL was eczema and 10
$50 tho doctor. but l did not want to ]
saw tho Cuticura Soap and Cuticura ONT
ment advertised so I sent for free samples
and thcy helped me. When they were gon >
] bought some moro and ] used them for
three weeks and my face and hands got
better. Now my face and hands are Just
~ II ] never had pimplcs." (Signed) Misi
Anna Martinck. Dec ~, 1 81 i.-.--------- --.--
A seusratiou Of mothers lias found no ssso
So well suited for cleansing anc pur.fyins tn,
-aasia -As~.'s ss, eS.ls.sssss ,Aa ssilssSS- -
Outicura Soap. Its absolute purity and ~
freshiuR fragrance alone arc enough To
recoinmend il above ordinary skin soaps
but Tiers Il addec 20 tilesc qtnffrfsr desfaDr
yet effective emolliont properties. derived
from Cuticurs Ointment. ~h'Sh rasdSr IL
mess valuable IN ovsSo.r.ng te1ds-sy 10
d&tro~<ins er,iptions and promoting . nor
NAL condition Of skin Aad hair health.
Cuticura Soap and Cutteura Ointneat ars
sold everyxnere. Libsrsi ;amplIs 81 ssch-
mailed frer. with a3.p bosk on tho akin
and scalp. Address postcard "ca:icuss,
Dept. r. Boston
sTTender-fsc~d men should uss Cuticurs.
SOAP shaving Stick. use Sample ;rse.
The evening world., 1912-10-15

Dr. Alexander lambert, for many
years the Roosevelt family physician,
.a..cdlnn ..uIsI Ii E..oSsy.'ls pa y On The
Twentieth Century to Chicago. lie VIII
be called In consultation In the Colonel s
case upon his arrival.
Mr.. Roosevelt. vent 20 National
Progressive Headquarters at the Hotel
Mani. attain with her daughter this morn
Ing TO receive bulletins about the
ColOnels condition.
Il am inespressibly shocked by the
attack ON Col. Roosevelt" she said,
as she was leaving the rooms of the
party workers. But at the same
time am greatly pleased that what
Mr.. Perkins reports is so favorable"
Mr.. Perkins caused to be published
IN bulletin form The results OF tele-
phone conversation he had with o. X.
Davis in Chicago. The bulletin said:
"Col. Roosevelt has just come down
from the operating room. where a sec
ond series OF X-ray pictures have been
made. The plates are now being de-
veloped and as soon as they are de-
veloped Or. Murphy and DIR. Bevan will
have a consultation with the other doc
tors at which they expect to be able to
reach a conclusion as to VIVA; can be
done.
There Is no question that Col. Roose'
welt Is not dangerously hurt. He Will
probably be unable to move for two OF
three days. He Is now in bed restins
comfortably and feeling good. He com
plains that his side Is sore. No un
favorable signs have developed"
Theodore Roosevelt jr. was an early
caller at the Roosevelt headquarters
which is linked with similar head
quarters In Chicago by a special LEASED
telephone wire. MIR. and Mrs. Douglas
Robinson were also at the headquar'
tiers.
William TT. Hotchkiss. State Chairman
of the National Progressive party II
New York, sent orders to every club OF
the third party In the states bounds
to-day that every political meeting
should be opened with prayer for Col
Roosevelt's recovery until further no
tlce was received
lie also ordered that uftr-- IRE
peatng OF the prayer the chairman ol
the meeting should read that portiog
o. col. Hoosevelts carnesie Hall adj
-d,;.sv-r vfa tn'":o,' iss---~wT, -s.ry--c.l ~
words occur:
The leader FOR the time beng. wio-
ever ne may be-. II but an ms .rl.urnc
70 be used IniIi broken duf IN, ~
be east aside; and IL he Is worth his
sd. he wl carn NJ mare when he T.
broken than "A soldier cares when he II
sen: where his NE Ia forfeit IN order
that the victory MAY Dc NoI. In "a.
long nglt for righteousness The watch
-.
The evening world., 1912-10-15

An Evening World reporter who was
carried to the Maynower on board
launch whic had among Its other
passengers Charles Taft. the Presi-
dents brother. and his wife. found Mr..
Taft seated In the stern OF the Presi-
Dental yacht. His face was haggard
and his lips bore not a trace OF the
TAFT smile tina, once was his nation
wide political trademark. His eyes
held look Of quick eagerness when
the Evening World man told him he
was reporter
What have YOU heard?" Mr. TAFT
demanded anNi"uely. What Is the
latest news If col. Roosevelt"
Mr. Taft 'fistehe1~ n silence az III;
was told OF the coloners arrival in
AlssGs- i'osSa.i..!.. 1ylaAgs- IA 49, ~. Ia.
cision Of Dr. John ~ Murphy that IN
operation must he performed. lie
passed his hand over hts forehead as
if daNcd ana waited a momcn, before
lie replied, slow ":
.,-t unfortunate news YOU
bring 10 mc-sad news indeed. I'M
The evening world., 1912-10-15

derstool last night that the Coloners
wound was only a slight one. and had
every hope that the now dispatches
would he OF an even more cheering tone -
The President looked on over the rail
OF the yacht a moment. A ferry-boat
whistle footed. and the engine room bell,
changing. was heard clearly across the
water. lie was silent for q few mo-
ments and then said slowly:
Il sincerely hope for the Coloners
early recovery. lie has a strong con-
stitution and always keeps in splendid
physical condition. lie ought TO &c,
well rapidly"
\ flood cf memories ~ ais ,.i DAYS
TRIVIA SirIhgrUr' sserrerIry
OF War, come over the President and
.-Miih-.LAG LcnaI,.r.. for hts e.. SOLITARY
audience hc related incidents illustrat-
ing the Ioioners prowess. Pride ana
sadness Were mingled In his voice AZ
he spoke. lie was not the "cornered
rat fighting fof Tifd. out the Man " nv
mad been the Cofvnc;'s ,iony in tna.
pre-Dull Moose era.