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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

Lane. Three are the greatest sufficien- cy," said he yesterday.
 So emphatic was his statement that he left probably without intention the impress sion that in his opinion the limited num- Der of three Is too many.
 The bill under discussion has been ten tatively framed at the instance of those who believe in commission form of gov ernment. but who hold that the commis- sion has not performed as effectively as the people hoped the tasks of governing the city.
 The bill will encounter a turbulent tide. however. for in addition to Commissioners Exum and Lane. 1t is understood that Walker Percy, the father" of the com mission government bill for Birmingham, will be the leader of the opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Electrical Men to Meet

The meeting of the Birmingham Asso- cist1on of Electrical Engineers will be held Monday evening at o'clock in the directors room of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company. H. I. Buzsey of the General Electric company of Atlanta will read a paper at this meet Ing, which will be the first, autumn meeting of the association. Important business matters will be discussed tomor- row night. visting engineers are in- Nitsd to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
NESMITH INTERRUPTS ATTORNEY CABANISS IN THE MIDST OF HIS ARGUMENT TO RENDER DECISION FOR DE- PENDANT

The proceedings which were filed in son, having for their purpose the oust- ing of Judge A. O. Lane from his po- sition on the city commission, were suddenly terminated yesterday morning when in the midst of the argument of Attorney E. H. Cabaniss, Judge c. c. Ne smith interrupted and gave a decision In favor of the defendant.
 MT. Wilkinson, in case he desires, may file an appeal to the supreme court within 10 days. It was generally believed yesterday that he would take no further action.
 Judge Lane was heartily congrat-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
1872 STATE FAIR SURPA PASSED ALL
 FORMER RECORDS Attendance Known to Have Been Largest by Many
 Thousands LIBERATI WILL GIVE BAND CONCERT TODAY With Single Exception of Closing Day, Weather Was Ideal During
 Entire Show-Milch Cow
 Awards Yesterday
PROGRAMME oosOBER 1s

Following Is the musical pro gramme which will be rendered this afternoon by Liberati's band and company of grand opera singers beginning at 2:S0 o'clock 1. March, Our Governor" Lib erati. 2. Duet for Flute and Horn. 'Serenade," Titl. Musicians linausse and Burnham) B. Waltz, Beautiful Blue Danube Strauss. 1. Vocal Selections
 (a) Sextette from Lucia" (b) (Popular 70 Sole Mic" Co Toreadore Song from Carmen 5. Selection, Joy to the World Arr. by Farmhouse. (al Joy to the World. (b) I Am Praying for You. (c) Ring the Bells of Heaven. (d) Let the Lower Lights be Burning.
 (e) Rock of Ages.
 O) I'll stand by You Till the Morning.
 (g) Pleyel's Hymn.
 (h) My Redeemer.
 d) Will Jesus Find Us Watch ing.
 Q) Nothing But the Blood of Jesus.
 (lO over the Line.
 0 Coronation
 (m) Dare to Be Daniel.
 1NTERMISSION. 6. Overture, William Tell" Ros- sini. '. Cornet Solo, "Serenade," Schu- bert, Sig. A. Liberati. s. Fantasia, Dream Pictures Lumbye. 9. Vocal Solo from I'll Trovatore." Concluding with the celebrated Tower Scene. 10 National Anthems of All Nations Arr. by Godfrey. Introducing Yankee Doodle with variations for all instruments, concluding with the everlasting America Il. "Auld Lang Syne."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
MEDICAL STUDENT BADLY HURT
 BY UNKNOWN HIGHWAYMAN

full of clothes, lot of medical books, a watch, and $4 or s5 in cash. Huckaba was unconscious and unable to give any ac- count of the hold up or a description of the highwaymen. He has been attending school ltere and lived at 1905 North Seven teenth street, 1t was stated.
 The police were informed of the assault and robbery. but have small evidence to work on. Huckabas home Is at Gun tersville. It was stated at the hospital last night that his injuries were serious but not fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
To Elect Selma Delegates

Camp Bob Mckinley, Confederate Vet srans, will meet this afternoon at 2:ae o'clock for the purpose of electing dele gates to the state reunion to be held at Selma on October IS and 1s. The officers desire that all members be present at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

Unknown highwaymen held up. robbed and seriously injured W. R. Huckaba, medical student of the Birmingham Med ical, college, about ' o'clock last night just at the end of the 1dlewild car line. Huckaba was knocked unconscious and left lying in the ditch, where he was found about an hour later by white man and a negro and taken to the Hillman hospital Ills upper jaw was crushed in, his teeth knocked out, and 1t was believed he was otherwise seriously injured.
 The highwaymen secured two suit cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

ness in which the races have been held. The motorcycle events were one of the big feathers of the fair.
 MiIch Cow Awards
 The following awards were made fin the milk and dairy exhibit, which practically concluded all the awards.
 Best milch COW, any age, any breed, to be tested on grounds tbutter fat tesD, and to give not less than three gallons per day; test to last three days: T. w. Riddle, East Lake first and second; Glow erdale Certified Milk company, Birmlng- ham, third.
 A special concert will be rendered to- day at the Alabama State Fair grounds by Signor A. Liberati and his military band and grand opera singers Those who have heard the concerts given by Liberati during the past week can appre- ciate the splendid programme offered for today. The grand opera singers will rem der their choicest selections. Nothing can surpass the rendition by this superb or- ganization of 42 finished musicians Un- der the leadership of Liberati. they never fail to please.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
'' -
 FOB GRIP&C0LDs
Short cut to wellness.


 The apprehension attending c Cold taken in the fall of the year, with a long winter ahead, makes it more to be dreaded than at any other time.
 The short cut to wellness is a dose of "Seventy-seven" at the first chill or shiver, to restore the checked circula- tion, start the blood coursing through the veins and break up the Cold.
 Don't wait till you begin to cough and sneeze or it may take longer--it pays to keep "Seventy-seven" handy All Druggists 25c. Book free.
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. Cor. William and Ann Streets. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
RAUL SAYS PLACE MUST BE PROVIDED ID KEEP ANIMALS Zoo Association Formed at Enthusiastic Meeting Held Yesterday Morning COMMISSION WILL
 ACT ON TUESDAY Will Make Provision for Taking Care of the Animals Which Have
 Already Been Donated
 to the Zoo

The temporary organization of tho Birmingham Geological Garden associa- ton was effected yesterday morning at the city hall when Frank W. Smith of the park commission was elected tenn porary chairman, and Clement Wood and Joe Saks temporary secretary and treasurer. respectively. committee on bylaws was appointed with William McGrath, R. V. A1lgood. W. NJ Glenn ems. c. E. Rogers and R. 1T. Hagood as its members.
 The meeting was fairly we'll attended. and every man present expressed him. self as being heartily in favor of the zoo. There Is no doubt, however. thas at the next meeting of the ass9ciation, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon an effort will be made to have per nen. quarters prepared before ami mals are obtained and delivered.
 John l.. Raul, chairman of the park commission urged preparation in his speech of yesterday. He stated that 1T the animals are left only partially pro- tected and no definite arrangements made for their care, they will die. or es- .an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Dedication

Of one of your trusted employees might happen at an inopportune moment and cripple your business seriously.
 Guard against this-bond those in positions of trust. If we accept their bond 1t is sure sign of their honesty; if we do not, you certainly don't want them in your business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

get out of it. Every informed man in the United States knows that Tammany Hall, the democratic organization of New York city, is held together and has been built up by the spells of war. the distribution of offices. big and lit- tie. the cohesive power of public plum der. Unless the fee system In Jefferson county Is changed, so rich will become the spells. so debauched the conscience of many of our voters, that the divi- sion of the public loot in another 10 years will be the effective battle cry in every campaign. Does this concern alone the people of Jefferson county. or is 1t not true that the political morals of Jefferson county cannot be- come debauched without menacing the welfare of the state? This county Is powerful today in state affairs. Ev- cry year witnesses an increase of its power. The more sordid, the more commercialized and the more corrupt the politics of this county, the more pernicious will be- its influence in the legislature at Montgomery and in state politics.
 Extension of Sheriffs
 There Is another result of the tre- mendous expenditures for our county offices caused by their swollen income The clerk of the court has nothing to do with creating the business that passes through his office nor has the probate judge. But what of the sher- Tiff? More than one candidate for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county has achieved victory by draining the inan- ces of himself and his friends. When he has won the office at a cost of, say $50.000, what must happen however honest he may be? He and his financial packers realize that in order to re- imburse themselves for the s50,000 spent, and to make a fair profit over and above this expenditure within the period of four years covered by the term of the office. no time must be lost, and no opportunity for garnering the harvest of fees must be wasted. Unlike the probate judge, the clerk of the court and the tax assessor and tax co1- lector, the sheriff of Jefferson county can and does create business. The of- fee Is one of the most powerful in the county. The officer is known in the law as l conservator of the peace; he has become known in fact through the years. by bitter experience, to the peo- pie of this county as an oppressor of the FOOT. When fallen women are dragged at midnight from that portion of the city set apart for their use, Is it for the extermination of vice or the creation of fees? When the newspapers announce that the ever alert sheriff and his trusted deputies rounded up some % or 30 negroes in the woods, wound ed two or three and landed the bal ance in the county jail for craps shoot ing, does anybody believe that the peace of the county is being con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
WILL CELEBRATE
 COLUMBUS DAY
Italian Society to Honor COuntryman at Ger
 mania Park Today

The Italian society of Birmingham will celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus at Germania park today. On account of the anniversary falling on Saturday it was deemed wiser to post pone the celebration.
 The day will be spent by the Ital- fans at the park. There will be speech making and picnic dinner.
 The principal address will be made by City Commissioner James Weath- ery. He will review the history of the dreams of Columbus of how he fin ally obtained the funds for the voy- age from Queen Isabella of Spain, how his three vessels were buHeted about on the ocean and how he finally landed.
 This will be the first celebration ot the day in recent years in which no parade will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13
Raul Urges Preparations

porary arrangements Fences will have 10 be constructed for some of the ani- mals and cages for the others Unless we are prepared we will run the risk of losing our animals and birds, and the zoo. which will have started auspiciously, will receive a terrible blow"
 Once before the nucleus of a zoo was obtained In Birmingham. There were many animals of the smaller species. foxes. a wolf. Il monkey and many birds of many kinds. They were put In tenn porary quarters and eventually they died or escaped. If Is for the purpose of avoiding such another ending that prep. aration will be urged at the meeting of Wednesday afternoon.
 B. R., L. X P. Nucleus Accepted
 The animals and birds offered by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company were accepted with thanks and a resolution of thanks was drafted and forwarded to President A. H. Ford of that company. It stated at the meeting. and also to the commissioners, that there was no special need of hasty action, inasmuch as the delivery of the birds and animals may be postponed for some little while.
 It is very probable that the city at the meeting of the commissioners Tues day will agree to protect the animals and take care of them at Avondale park. It seems that the commission has already taken action providing for a keeper of Avondale park. who shall have police power. and who shall be paid s65 DOT month. The park Is small, but Is con- sidered one of the most beautiful places in Birmingham.
 The North Birmingham park will make an ideal location. according to represen- ..I... L A.. that suburb. NJ. H. Mcdowell and otifcr prominent people of Ensley spoke In favor of the park located in that suburb. Mir. McDowell offered the suggestion that tho site be awarded to the park the advo- eates of which would offer the most money in competitive bidding.
 Applicant for Keeper
 There are already several applicants for the position of keeper of the ZOO. One of the best known is Thomas William son. who has been in the service of the city for a long while. and who is familiar with the methods of keeping and caring for animals and birds.
 The zoo spirit has taken hold in Bir- mingham. The Boys Geological associa- ton will turn over its funds to the new association, collected some years ago un- der the auspices of The Age-Hernld, the beginning of fund with which to pur- chase an elephant.
 There Is no doubt 1t Is believed, but that the city government will eventually become aroused to the importance of the proposition. As has been pointed out on many occasions. as soon as a place Is secured and arrangements made for the re or the animals, the animals will he easilv procured. The securing of animals. in other words, is considered matter concerning which there need bo no fear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-13

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
CITY PREACHERS
WILL ATTEND
LOCAL MINISTER'S PLANNING TO
- PARTICIPATE IN RELIGION FOR.
WARD MOVEMENT. = ~

B j.. *,
Invitations have come to the church
men Of this city to attend the ses.
slons of the Eightday campaign which
is to be held in Pittsbufg, January %
to February 4. The Eight-day cam.
paign Is one OF the important features
of the Men and Religion Forward
Movement which has claimed the at.
tention OF the masculine forces OF the
church all over the continent. There
are seyenty-four cities which have
been made centers Of the movement,
and these cities are visited by a team
of men each one of whom has made
life study OF some special phase of
church work During these days Of
special effort 1t is planned to have
delegations from the cities which sur
round Pittsburg visit that city to gain
what is profitable frpm the suggestion
and training offered by these men.
Those who are expecting to attend
the convention sessions of the Eight.
day campaign Will leave for Pittsburg
Monday night or early Tuesday morn
ing, as the opening meeting is on
Tuesday morning. 1t may be that a
similar campaign will be conducted in
this city by the men who are at the
head Of the movement In Pittsburg,
assisted by other experts.
Among those VINO have already sig
nified their Intention Of attending the
campaign are DR.. H. c, stoetzer. pas.
tor Of the First Presbyterian church:
DR.. ]. c. Broomaeld. of the NJ. P. Tenn
pie; Rev C. H. Bass. OF the Central
Christian church; Fred Rapp and
Rex Johns, OF the Y. NJ. c. A., besides.
a number of others who are trying to
arrange to attend the meeting.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
MoNreomERYs sElsmoeRAPH.

Hon. Samuel b: Montgomery; or as
the Parkersburg Dispatch:News would
say, Samuel "Buckwheat' Montgom.
cry, OF. Preston county, is in the city
today, on his way to. visit some X, of
P. lodgestin his capacity as Grand
Chancellor OF the State.
Mr. Montgomery has been in the
limelight more or less in political way
lately, first from the fact that he has
been frequently spoken of as can.
dIdate for CongressmaR.at-large, and
secondly from the fact that he is
credited with being the original Roose.
welt supporter in the State. Whether
he is the original one or not no per.
son can talk to Samuel for the period
OF, say. one or two minutes without
knowing that to be fact, Mr., Mont
gomery has gone most over the State
IN his lodge work lately and he al.
ways has his ear close TO the ground
listening for political sentiment and
lie reports that:his seismogFaphi rec
ordsrall through the hills ofi West .vir!
GINA avery pronounced Roosevelt sen.
timent. 81 h'R % ~" ~ II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
AGED WOMAN DEAD.

MISSIONARIES Fanny Ramsey, the
oldest woman of this county and pos.
sibly the Oldest woman in the State,
died at the home of Byron Jackson at
Jackson Mills Thursday, aged 113. She
nursed %Stonewall" Jackson when he
was an infant and has always lived
with the Jackson family. But few
people could gave as concise descrip.
ton of the Civil War as she, and her
remarkable memory has been the
source of much correct information OF
the life OF "StonewalT Jackson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
DEATH CLAIMS .. 4.
JOHN n. BROWN
FOURTH WARD MAN succuM5s
TO ILLNESS FROM coMPLICA-
TloN OF DISEASES.

Mr.. John n. Brown, highly respect
ed citizen Of this city, died this morn.
ing at Sis o'clock at his home at sol
Fifth street, after an illness with a
complication of diseases.
Mr.. Brown was so years OF age and
had been a resident OF this city for
seven years, having moved here, to-
gether with his family, from Union
town, Pa. During the seven years OF
his residence in this city, he had been
employed as chief engineer with the
Fairmont Brewing Company. About u
year ago his health began to fail, how
even he continued in his position, I'M
til about q month ago, when he was
forced to give up the position on ac'
count OF illness. s ssnl
The deceased Is survived by.hl wife
and the following children; Charles
G., Kqrl, T., Lawrence n, Edgar G.,
and Bessie A.. He, was a prominent
member of the German Beneficial
Union and The Brewers Union.
Beside his immediate family he is
survived by two brothers, Thomas n.
of unlontown. Pa, and William N. Of
Yohoghany, Pa. Both Of these brothers
will arrive here for the funeral.
The funeral will take place on Mon
day Afternoon at o'clock from the
family residence on Fifth street. Ser
vices will be conducted by Rev. ]. c.
BroomHeld, pastor Of the NJ. P. Temple
and interment will be made in Wood
lawn Cemetery by Undertaken h. c..
Jones.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
FUNERAL
OVER REMAINS OF OLIVE SHAW
WAS HELD AT RESIDENCE THIS
MORNING.

This morning at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shaw, on Morgan.
town avenue, funeral services were
held over the remains OF their daugh'
ter, Olive, whose death occurred
Thursday evening. Or. ]. G. Broom
field, of the VI. P. Temple conducted
the funeral services and interment
was made in Maple Grove Cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
j, sneoial emphagls on charlegton and

special emphasis on Charleston and
the Kanawha Valley region.
The Charleston Chamber Of Com
MERGE deserves the thanks and hearty
support of every citizen OF the State
in this commendable and judicious adj
vertislng campaign.
II the Chambers of Commerce otthe
other large cities OF the State woaid
cooperate with Charlestown and aug
ment this splendid publicity by SINH
lar advertising in the large centers oil
population and throughout the manu-,
featuring and financial centers OF the
country there could be no estimate
made Of the returns that would follow
in the way of increased population and
investments. Every Board of Trade
should secure copy Of the big adver.
tlsement for the State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
GHANTICLER
CONTINUED from page ODe).

to express, say it with intellectual
understanding, with an exultant dis.
tinctlon, with the fire of life.
Throughout the first act she is bril-.
liant in the serenity Of triumphant
pride, rising to her greatest height
when she speaks that radiant hymn to
the sun. In the second act she is
filed with a vibrating sensitiveness,
a spirit brave despite the fraility Of
the body, burning with poetic Are,
singing, not from vanity or pride, but
because it is the command of the very
soul that the song be uttered. In the
third she brings forth all OF her ire
sistlble pathos, And in the last she
becomes the essence of a valiant soul
struggling with the establishment OF
the world ready TO take up the task
and In no matter how humble its
sphere, to find there beauty.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-27
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HON. JOHN S. DARsT.

II would seem from the trend OF po'
litical events that there is at least one
state official, VINO will secure the nom;
inatidntan the June primaries with
out opposition. and this is most de-
serving and one of the highest COM
,ptments that could be paid public
official.
i1nti9A y IS 2" $r- ~
John s. Darst sprang from the Deo'
Pile and it is the people he faithfully
represents. 1T was by his able cam
paign speeches he made before becom-
ing a candidate for office that attract.
ed attention to his real worth and
which later on made him the Auditor
Of West Virginia.
Mr.. Darst has introduced many i'm,
portant reforms into the handling of
the fiscal affairs OF the State and his
administration in this respect has
merited and received the approval of
the tax payers, big and little through
out the State and regardless Of politi-
cal affiliations he would be strong
and formidable candidate.
These words of praise are given to
Mr.. Darst entirely without his solicit
tation and, knowledge and is not in
any way intended 10 prejudice the as
plrations Of any Republican who
might be contemplating coRtending
for the nomination.
John Sherman Darst viii be q most
difficult han to beat either for the
nominationsor=in the general election.