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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

recalled that one of the recent grand juries referred to it as the modern black hole of Calcutta" There is no doubt as to it's condition, and as the new court house proposition is dead, for two years at least, 1t Is not unreasonable to ask on behalf of those who earn their daily bread in the courthouse, as well as those who are frequently called there on business matters. that, no matter how uneemmod- ious the present courthouse may be, it will at least be clean.
 Soapsuds and elbow grease are chear commodities and .ae expense of thorough ly cleaning the building would indeed be small in comparison with the benefits ob. tained. 1t would lessen the danger of disease, 1t would make for health and comfort and would mitigate to some ex. tent the inconyeniences and general dis comfort of the present quarters.
 Then as to ventilation. It Is beyond dis pute that the present system of ventila- ton of the courthouse building Is prm- itive and entirely inadequate During the winter months the only means by which air can enter the building Is when the outer doors open and shut, and with the steam heaters going at full force during a cold snap, the result can easily be in1- agined. At times there are hundreds oi people in the courthouse at the same tune, ana as there Is no means by which the foul air can escape, the people are compelled to breath the disease laden aii that aecumulates during the day.
 There are splendid opportunities in the present building for the establishment oi a modern system of ventilation both as te inlet and outlet. The cross corridors are all right In the summer time when the windows and doors are open and the courts adjourned, but in the cooler months the conditions are very bad As in the instance of cleansing the courthouse the cost of installing a system of ventila. ton would be small and would render the present building much more desirable. The writer would respectfully represent to the board of revenue that in the inter. est of the public at large, and the scores of clerks and other employees of the coun. ty officials, who spend the greater bari of the day under the walls of the court. house that these matters be taken up and that by the time the court again con. yenes the courthouse will at least be clear whatever the other conditions may he The several large corporations have em ployed sanitary experts to put their build ings and workshops in the best sanitary condition. Will the county be less hu, mane than the 'isoulless corporatlon2'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
AT THE HOTELS

J. H. Perrin of Meridian, l.. D. Bates Of Mobile and J. H. D. Rowan of Trenton are among the arrivals at the Morris.
 J. W. Feel of Stewart. R. T. Cartwright of Montgomery and c. N. Monroe of Jack son, Tenn, are stopping at the Metropol- itan.
 T. Welsh of Nashville, G. H. Miller oi Boston and s. Johnson of Jackson, Miss. are registered at the Florence.
 J. H. MeDaniel of Ashland, L. J. Mead ows of Opelika and o. W. Agricola oi Gadsden are among those stopping at the Birmingham.
 A. F. Kaufman of New York, W. N Quinn of Chattanooga and P. J. Paulser of Denver are among the arrivals at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
CHARGE BURGLARY
 ID SMALL BOYS One Is 10 Years Old and the
 Other Is 12 WILL BE TRIED TODAY Wilmot Home in WoOdlawn Entered and Completely Ransacked Some
 Time Ago-Officer Taylor
 Makes the Arrests
WILL BE TRIED TODAY

Officer E. L. Taylor of the Woodlawn precinct police station last Friday un- earthed. an interesting case which will be brought before the juvenile cour, this morning at 9.30 o'clock.
 Recently the home Of ". E. Wilmot who lives at 127 North Sixtieth street during the absence of MT. Wilmots family and while he himself. railroad conductor, was out on the road, was entered by burglars and completely ransacked for valuables The owner had taken occasion to secure these and nothing was taken save 75 cents iil change and an odd roller skate.
 On account of the missing skate the detectives were led toward the belief that boys had been the culprits, yet other evidence pointed against this When entered by the officers, the house gave every evidence of having beer ransacked by a thorough and exper. fenced burglar. Every trunk in the place had been emptied, every drawer opened, and an unsuccessful attempt to open a small safe had left 1t smashed aud totally ruined
 Following the clue of the odd skate Officer Taylor finally arrested two small boys whom he found playing 1T the water near East Lake park. Aftel some work. the detective says he drew from the lads complete confession ol the burglary. The boys were arrested and after the notification of their par. ents, were released on bond to appeal at the juvenile court before Judge Murphy this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 One of the lads can boast of twelve years, but the other is only ten, ye these same boys are suspected of sev. eral other burglaries by the police. Tn, detectives asked that the boys namei he withheld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

When Judge Douglas walked into the recorders courtroom Saturday morning his mind was occupied with the scrip ture lesson he had been studying the previous night so as to be fully pre- the Tobaea class. of which he Is the teacher Glancing at the docket, which was a light one and included several continued cases. the judge called the court to order and proceeded to try the cases set before him.
 The first was that of an old darky and his wife who were arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct The ancient son of Ham proved eonolusively that the dusky dame was the aggressor and that she was decidedly quarrelsome.
 "Jedge. ah jest caint live wid dat ooman, she is de mos pestifuss critter in de wort"
 '"The good book says it is better to dwell In the corner of the housetop than with a crawling woman and in a wide house. Uncle, you are discharged having, in my opinion, suffered suffl. ciently In living with your better half
 Tank yo, jedge, but dey ain't noth. in better erbout dat ooman. She is ma wusser half"
 The next case was an affray in which Lige Jones and Sam Turner were ac- cused of fighting.
 Hit warnt no fight, jedge," said Lige, "all all done wus ter knock nigger Sam down when he hit me fus
 Did Sam smite you7"
 He shore did, right on de cheek"
 "rhe precept taught in the Bible i. that 'whosoever shall smite thee on thz right cheek, turn 10 him the otass also.' which from your own staten nI you failed to observe. Your haste sf returning Sam's lead will cost you
 One of the continued cases twas 1f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
"YOU'LL DO THE
 SAME THING OVER"

Chicago. August 25.-Deserted by her husband, whom she had met through a matrimonial agency. Mrs. G. H. Moore advertised in the same publication this time under an alias and received an an- swer from her unsuspecting spouse. who expressed an earnest desire Ito marry the beautiful Mrs. Henrietta Butler with an income of s10,000 per year." Finally Mrs Butler informed MT. Moore that if he would come to Englewood, her home, she would talk it over with him. Moore took a train last night from Detroit. Mrs. Moore, wearing heavy veil, was await ing him at the station With her were three detectives.
 T love you," exclaimed Moore as he jumped from the train, and love you much
 That's funny" said the woman, and she removed the veil. Moore, gasping, was hurried to a police automobile. Mrs. Moore accused him of having taken s40o0 from her when she was recently deserted &nd letf alone by her spouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
SOAPSUDS. AND ELBOW CREASE
 VS. INSANITARY COURTHOUSE
By CHARLES H. MANDY

The voters of Jefferson county having recently decided in mo uncertain terms. as the stump orator would say, that new courthouse, and, that the present building will have to do for the time heing at least 1t has been suggested that the present building be scrubbed, soraped and secured from basement to dome and that a system of proper ven tilation be installed
 The dirt and discomfort of the court house are we'll known to all who have dealings there. It Is true that the court house floors have been mopped up regu- larly and the wall partially secured. By partially secured Is meant that the walls have been cleaned as high as a man could reach, peobably seven feet, which only accentuates the dirtiness of the walls higher up and looks just like a man who had been shoveling coal all day and then washed his face withou, letting the soap and water touch his neck.
 There is no intention in this article to cast any reflections on those having the matter in charge. If the present force is not sufficient to keep the courthouse clean, the county is .well able to employ additional help. It is no exaggeration to say that in certain parts of the court house the dirt has been accommodating from the time Judge Proeter was probate judge and Jim Hawkins county solicitor
 While 1t is admitted that water comes high in Birmingham still sapola, Dutch cleanser, gold dust, pearline and other cleansing materials are comparatively cheap, and the suggestion is respectfully made that the board of revenue pur. chase a sufficient quantity of these ma. terials and clean up the courthouse from foundation to roof Not merely "licl and a promise" but thorough cleans. ing in it's every nook and corner.
 It will be recalled that a few months ago Dr. Oates. the state prison inspector published a statement that the county courthouse was more insanitary than thu county jail, and was not in its class wt1er it came to cleanliness. It might also bt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
TAKE MEASUREMENTS
 FOR NEW UNIFORMS

Measurements for 51 policemen's uni forms were taken yesterday by tho representative of the Pettiborn Tailor ing company, at Chief of Police Bod eker's office.
 The officers winter uniforms will be made of d substantial blue, brass but toned and long coats. Caps will also be in vogue in the department through the winter months.
 Tho mounted men. on both horses and bicycles. will have riding uniforms. knee brooches and caps,, Chief Bodeker says that the men will get the suits at . lower cost this season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

It is consistently rumored that the rod and wire mill at Corey is to be started up and that the American Steel and Wire company are assembling In Birmingham the several heads of departments and foremen preparatory to q resumption Of the work of completing the mammoth plant and installing the machinery.
 It is a fact that some of the heads of departments formerly connected with the rod mill during it's construction have been recalled and are now on the job, although nothing has been done in the way of act ual construction, and it may be several weeks before the work commences.
 However, there is little doubt but that tho resumption of the construction Is soon to be commenced.
 While the report of resumption comes from an unofficial source, there appears to be little doubting of the rumored inten-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
Runored That Work On The Corey Rod And Wire
 Mill Will Soon Resume

tions of the company to put the plant in operation in the near future. Whether or not any significance can be attached to the fact that the Ensley Land company is building TO additional houses on their property near Corey, in addition to the large number that has already been constructed, 1t is generally understood that the extensive construction of dwell- ings was done with the idea of an early resumption of the rod mill.
 IL was stated last night by a former wire mill expert that the growing demand for wire products in the south Is respon- sble for the statements that the mill would be put in readiness for operation as soon as certain matters had been de- termined by the officials.
 It is also stated that the approaching election will have no effect on the question as to whether or not the mill would start, as it was question of demand for it's products that will determine the resump- tion of operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
DR. MOORE GIVES FAREWELL SERMON Leaves Wednesday for His New Charge In Savan-
 nah, Georgia

Dr. Allen R. Moore of the First Chris tian church last night preached his fare well sermon to a large congregation, the house being filled with the many friends he has acquired during his nine years pastorship in Birmingham Dr. Moore chose for his subject the fullness of Love, Faith and Hope,' found in the thirteenth chapter of I. Corinthians.
 During the farewell address sobs be- came audible throughout the congregation where his friends, no longer able to bear the thought of his leaving. gave vent to their feelings with tears.
 Dr. Moore leaves with his wife and family for his new charge at Savannah Wednesday at 2:S o'clock over the Semi nole limited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
Too Late! Too Late

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
POLICE CAPTURE
 ALLEGED TIGERS

Police blind tiger squads working yester- day captured three Tive tigers,' or at least that is what the, arresting officers say they are. They were all male tigers two black ones and a white.
 Charlie Bettas and H. Johnson, caught in the snares of Officers House. O'Neal end shelnutt, were both marked up on the warden's book as colored. Exactly what color the reporter was unable to find out probably black, however. o. l.. Wheeler, arrested by officers McGill. Moore. Chris tian and Garner. is marked on the war den's book as white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
STATES THATMORGATg
 IS THE RIGHT M !
Detective Murphy Wires Chief eker Morgan Is Man Want
 For Alleged Forgery

A telegram received yesterda rarae ing by Chief of Police BodeJ aHs City Detective William Mu W Jacksonville, Fla, says that F. N Mo gan, under arrest in that ci is fh man wanted here for the al 9eG or- gery of a s550 check a few avs age. The telegram said that there *eald be no need of sending persons rom hare to identify the man.
 City Detectives McDonale and Mar- phy are handling the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
GIJNMAN SUSPECT NOT "GYP THE BLOOD"

Milford, Pa, August 25.-The man ar rested at Greeley. Pa, and placed in jail here on suspicion of being Harry Horrowitz, "Gyp the Blood" wanted in New York in connection with the mur- der of Herman Rosenthal, was released shortly before noon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
 Pushing Ager

From the New York WeeF
 Peddler-Please, mum, ITa iiia 2 poi4 ish to clean silver.
 Housekeeper (sharply) aut want none.
 Peddler--Very sorry, mn t see tra neighbors was right. sas4 lfefa was no use callin here W fun 5iaa't have no silver.
 Housekeeper (wildly)- iiz Des.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Snow Cole

Mrs. snow Cole. aged 27 years, died late Saturday evening at the residence 4509 South Seventh avenue. The re- mains will be sent to Cafera, Alabama this morning by the Johns Undertaking where the body will be in- tered. The deceased is survived by her husband, Tom Cole of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
PRIMARY ELECTION
 ON SEPTEMBER 9
The Hale County Fair Is Live Topic Banks Will Close Hour Earlier.
 Grand Jury in Session

Greensboro, August 25.-(Speeial9-on September the primary election will be held to nominate a mayor and five eoun- elmen for Greensboro. H. A. Taylor and II. T. Bledsoe have announced for the of flee of mayor, but so far there are no announcements for counoilmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
A SCRfPTURAL SESSION
By CHARLES H. MANDY

of an Italian merchant who was charged with selling goods, wares and merchant disc on the Sabbath day, to which charge Antonio vehemently asserted that he was "notta guilt" Continuing he said with many gesticulations. T no sella da fish, no sel1a da vegta, no sella noting"
 What was these half dozen women doing in your store on Sunday morn ing?"
 "Justa coma In ma place. an do ds talk"
 "The evidence Is against you, Anto- nio and it is evident that you have not been obeying the fourth commandment which says in part, Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day. Six days shalt thou labor and do all that thou has to do, but on the seventh day thou shalt not-sell cabbage, potatoes. sldemeat pigs feet or the other things dear to the heart of the Ethopean. Ten dollars"
 The next case was that of colored deacon who preferred charge of abu- sive language against one of the mem- bers of the church to which he be- longed. He failed to sustsin the charge and the judge taxed him s250, the cost of the prosecution. Does I have ter give up two dollars an fifty cents?' Yes, but remember the Lord 1oveth cheerful giver.'e De Lawd shorely mus love yo' hon ah, frum de cheerful way dat yo gives CT fine"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

The Hale County fair to be held in oc- tober is still a live topic here. Every body is interested, and as the buildings are being constructed the interest grows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

 held to nominate mayor and five eoun- eilmen for Greensboro. H. A. Taylor and II T. Bledsoe have announced for the of flee of mayor, but so far there are no announcements for eounoilmen.
 The Hale County fair to be held in De- tober is still live topic here. Every body is interested, and as the buildings are being constructed the interest grows. W. E. Torbert, president of the fair as- sociation, is untiring in his efforts to make the fair success, and with his executive ability and energy at the helm success is assured
 Owing to the increase of business the Greensboro banks will close in the after neon at instead of B. beginning Septem- Der 1. The press of business makes this earlier hour necessary, so that the of ficials may have time to close their books each day.
 Judge Waller will in short time call a special grand jury to investigate several cases, among them some cases of negro men, now in jail, charged with murder.
 Hale county lands are In demand and bring good prices.
 Dr. Alex Sledge, E. E. Gewin and J. E. Martin have purchased the billiard place, two miles west of Greensboro, for 5000. The tract contains 25s acres. pr. and Mrs. Sledge will have the residence modernized and repaired, and will move there in the fall The doctor, however, will continue to practice his profession, dentistry, in Greensboro
 Commissioner and Mrs Weatherly are visiting MT. and Mrs. James Weatherly. Jr., this week. The Weatherlys will move into their new residence on the farm Sep tember 1.
 MT. and Mrs. w c. Pickens and family have gone to Ashland, Ore, to spend sev- eral months.
 George Erwin is visiting friends at Al ron, O.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas E. Knight ha returned from Tate Spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

W. E. Torbert. president of the fair as- sociation, is untiring in his efforts to make the fair success, and with his executive ability and energy at the helm success is assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26

Judge Waller will in a short time call a special grand jury to investigate several cases, among them some cases of negro men, now in jail, charged with murder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-13

OF some sort. That is why the sign
Ing by Governor Foss Of the act au-
,Aorizing the Grand Trunk railroad
to build n line across MASSACHUSETTS,
Into Boston appeals with special force
to the people OF Burlington as we'll
as the inhabitants Of the state tribu-
tary to this system.
The extension Of the Grani Trunx
system to the Hub will not only AFFORD
Burlington two iniepen lent lin.s to
Boston, but It will also mean the
1ouble-trackins OF the Central YER
mont and other corresponding I'm
provements In facilities and service
In order to accommodate the largely
increased business that will come
over this road from the Canadian
Northwest and other parts Of the Do
minion.
The lines Of the Grand Trunk rail-
way eystem aggregate practically
5000 miles and with the completion
Of the Grand Trunk Pacific there will
be direct connections between the
Hub AMI the far Pacific. one branch
! of the system extending nortnward &c
the Alaskan frontier. The Grand
Trunk controls the Central Vermont
which In turn has lease Of the Nov
London Northern. extending 191 miles
from Brattleboro down to the Lone
Island Sound Mt New London. The
| Southern New England company. un
der which name the Grand Trunk is
operating In Rhode Island. will fur
nish another outlet at Providence
and the buil5ing OF another extension
across Massachusetts, TO the Hub viii
| afford still another outlet on It'd,
water. a fourth existing at Portlan
Me-. to which the Grand Trunk OK
tents through northeastern Vernon
and Now Hampshire
Now that the bill granting tn
right to build into Boston has beer
signed by Governor Foss. nothing re
mains but the railroad people to com
ply with the terms. one of the pro
visions being that the Grand Trunl
must complete the work Of construc
ton within five years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-13

ent with the preservation of law and
order under the direction Of our gov
ornment
The Cubans are not ready for state
hood, which would AFFORD them thu
largest degree Of self rule. but there
is no reason why they should not be
put under some form of territorial
government such as now prevails in
Alaska. with 'the idea of eventually
entering into closer relations with
this nation.
The whole world recognizes our re-
sponsibility for the preservation OF
law and order in Cuba. and there Is
no sense in long continuing the fiction
that the Cubans are nation. while
they are bound to consult us with ref
erence to their relations to other
powers.
Developments have reacaed poin,
In Cuba where we believe the whole
world would welcome the adoption OF
closer American control of the island
and there Is no reason why we shout
put off the day thereof at the further
cost OF life and property on the par,
Of the peacsably inclined Cubans.