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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
SEES CONFUSION IN
 TENNESSEE POLITICS
Leslie Lodge, Former Alabamian, Not at All Sanguine for Demo-
 cratic Success

Leslie Lodge, junior partner of the Lodge Foundry company of South Pitts burg. Tenn.y who was in Birmingham yesterday is not too sanguine of the success of the democrats in the guber- national contest now under way in the Volunteer state.
 'McMillan," said he, has declared for local option as far as the three large cities of Tennessee are concerned and while this has pleased the local optionists in these cities. it has not met with favor on the part of the local op- tionists in smaller communities.
 "On the other hand the prohibition or independent democrats, on account of McMillan's leniency toward the local optionists of Memphis. Nashville and Chattanooga, will probably vote for Hooper. As matter of fact. but for the split in the republican ranks caused by the formation of the progressive party, it would be safe to predict the success of Hooper As 1t is, however, affairs are so badly mixed up that there terminate"
 MT Lodge was formerly a resident of Tuscaloosa. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama, and was for merly employed by the Woodward Iron company at its plants at Woodward. He is well known throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
NOTABLE ADDRESSES DELIVERED
 BEFORE BAPTIST ENCAMPMENT

Pelham Heights, Camp Ground, August al -(special) )-More than a hundred guests shave arrived on the grounds since Tues day night. Among the prominent person. ages on the list of late arrivals are w. c. Crumpton and wife of Evergreen, w. W. Campbell of Tuskegee, Carter Wright and Rev. Frank Harrington of Roanoke, Mr and Mrs. w. s. Herrin of Dadeville, Miss Julia Ward of Birmingham Mir and Mrs. Lewis Johnson of Orrville, Rev. John + sampry of Louisville, Ky, C. A. Davis of Columbia, Mrs. O. M. Reynolds of An niston, Rev and Mrs. w. D. Hubbard of Dadeville.
 In addition to the regular study courses conducted by experts three notable ad- dresses were delivered during Wednes- days programme, as follows: Rev. Arch c. Cree, on "The Home Mission Task Dr. John R. Sampey, on Amos the Prophet of Justice:" and Dr. W. J. E. Cox, on "Chinese Peculiarities." i pr. Cree sketched the history of Baptist home missions in the south in a speech of great power, dividing his theme into four periods: (a) The period of beginnings 1s45-'6j (b) period of war and reconstruc- ton 1S60-S2; Co period of growth and clearer vision 1SS2-19Oo; (d) period of activ- ity and conquest, 1900 to 1912.
 The home mission board was organized and located first at Marion, Ala, and up to the war confined its work to negroes and Indians. Nearly every prominent col ored Baptist church in Washington, Rich mond, Raleigh, Atlanta. Nashville, Mem rhis and other cities were forced into strength by the board.
 It's first great task was to help desti- ute churches, to know their own destitu- ton and to arouse them to higher ideals and greater activity in their own behalf.
 During the war the home board had 13f regular missionaries among the soldiers of the Confederate army. Great revivals were frequent and so widespread was the religious interest among soldiers that instead of being a school for vice, the southern army became a school for Christ. One-third of all enlisted men and officers were men of prayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
STATE FAIR TO HAVE
 SUFFRAGETTES' DAY

In the inauguration of "Suffragettes' Day. the Alabama State Fair has start ed something decidedly new. Yester- day 1t was officially decided that Sat urday, october 5, should be Womans Suffrage Day at the Alabama State Fair, this making the fourth special day set.
 The arrangement was concluded yes terday between the state fair and Mrs. Sidney M. Ullman, general chairman of the committee on arrangements, fos the Birmingham Woman's Suffrage league, and in the course of few days an elaborate programme will be an nounced.
 Mrs. Ullman said yesterday that there would be speaking by many prominent men and women of the country here on that day. She intimated that there would be women speakers here Of na- tional and international reputation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
JUST AP|PE DREAM,
 STATES DOUGLASS Says Hammerstein's Opera house Proposals Merely
 Advertising Scheme

'',rhe greatest pipe dream from the greatest press agent of our times, outside of the bull moose said R. 8. Douglass. manager of the Jefferson theatre, In re- ferring to the story of the proposed plans of oscar Hammerstein to build a string or 20 opera houses in different cities includ- ing Birmingham and provide an opera season of possibly three weeks with the greatest stars of the opera world.
 ''Thc scheme could only have been con- eeived by the colossal imagination of that dreamer of the theatrical world, Oscar Hammerstein," said MT. Douglass, "and while I freely admit that he has made good on most of his apparently impossi- bio dreams, the present one Is beyond the bounds of credibility and serves only the purpose for which it was intended, to ,rovide A lot of free advertising to the incomparable Oscar.
 Consider for moment just what the plans of these 20 opera houses means; for instance, one in Birmingham. The lot in the main part of the city for such O. structure would cost in the neighbor- hood of s15oO00. The building itself from the plans of MT. Hammerstein with Its elaborate arches and facades, its rows or private boxes, 300 dressing rooms for prin- cipals and chorus with sleeping rooms at tached, and proposed seating capacity of 2000 means a large and commodious structure. Even if built with reinforced concrete-which is cneap--such a mon- strous hippodrome would cost at least sayO.0OO, making total investment of $4O,- eco for an opera house with playing sea son of two weeks.
 "Thlnk of it. Is there any capitalist in Birmingham that will give financial support to such a flimsy scheme? For two weeks of opera in Birmingham, the gross receipts would possible amount 10 s30,OG0 and after salaries and other mel dentcls were deducted only about $ouV would remain or about 11s per cent on the investment.
 The plan of Mir. Ham-nerstein s, II IL were possible, Is admirable, for It means the best opera house in the world for music loving public in the several import ant cities of the south. But as have stated 1t looks to me like pipe dream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
BOARD OF TRADE AT MARION IN SESSION Committees on Highways and Railroads Submit
 Reports Tuesday

Marion. August 21.-tSpecial)--A meet ing of the board of trade was held Tues day at noon, and the committees on good roads and railroads made reports.
 County Engineer Scales made a state ment to the board on the cost of repairing the street leading to the Borroughs ferry road and 1t was shown that $500 in cash in addition to the use of city teams and laborers would be required. A public subscription was started to secure the funds and a good portion of the amount has already been subscribed.
 From the information given by the com- mittee the Louisville and Nashville Rail- way company reported no interest in this section of the state.
 The Mobile and Ohio extension south from Brent to Hieberger is being pushed forward and 100 men are now employed in the work. About 25 carloads of freight formerly routed to Marion came in on this extension the past season, and 1t is es- timated that when the line is completed to Hieberger 100 carloads of fertilizer, cot ton, cotton seed and grain will be taken from Marion, and unless Marion aids i1 having the road extended here from Hie- berger the latter place will draw large share of the merchants trade as we'll as freight tonnage.
 If is currently reported the Union ware house operated by the Farmers union of Perry county, will be dissolved and only one cotton warehouse operated here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
COUNTY TEACHERS
 WILL MEET SEPT. 3
McAdory Gives Outline of Work for the Annual
 Teachers Institute

l. w. McAdory, county superintendent of education, announces that the Jefferson County institute for white teachers will be held in the Central High school build ing, Seventh avenue and North 24th street, Birmingham, one week, beginning Septem- Der 9. 1912. All the Jefferson county white teachers will attend this institute
 The colored teachers of Jefferson county and of the adjourning counties will at tend the institute held for them in the Colored High school building, Eighth ave nue, the same week. Prof. C. B. Glenn and Prof R. c. Hewitt will be in charge of the institute for white teachers; Pro- lessor Parker, principal of the Colored charge of the colored teachers institute under the general supervision of the coun- ty superintendent of education.
 All who expect to teach in Jefferson county next scholastic year are urged to attend every day, whether they live in this county or not
 The instructors will illustrate the best methods of teaching all the subjects in the course of study every month in the year, The drawing and music and other super visions will present outlines for. the year, and will show how to carry out the plans. The work will be practical.
 Friday, September lS the trustees and school boards of the county are requested to meet and spend some time in discuss ing their duties
 Superintendent Willingham has been asked to meet with them and address them. The president of the county board of education will tell them what they can do to help the county board of educa- ton. the county superintendent and teachers in the discharge of their duties.
 Teachers will bring with them their state manuals, note books and pencils. and be ready to make notes and do anything I eoured of them. They will respond when called on as promptly as they expect their pupils to respond when called on in their resnective schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
MAJESTIC MAY HAVE
 GIRLS AS USHERS

Something not on the programme of the Majestic theatre came off this week when after a series of complaints from the audiences that they were discourteous and insolent, every usher was discharged by Manager R. P. Whitfield, who further announces that, If it is possible in Bir mingham. girls would be used as ushers or usherettes in the future.
 Mir. Whitfield said; "The policy of hav- ing young men ushers at the Majestic will be discontined if 1t is found pos sibe to employ suitable young women for the positions. An advertisement to that effect will be placed fin all the local pa pers and I hope to see numerous appli- cants during the remainder of the week. The plan of girl ushers has been very successful in other southern cities and am sure it will be practical in Birming- ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
OPIUM STRUGGLED
 IN LEATHER BAGS

Honolulu, Hawaii. August 21.-Smugglers of opium in their efforts to circumvent the customs authorities at American ports have been using leather bags to bring in tic contraband. Discovery of this method resorted to by the smugglers was made some weeks ago. but has been kept a secret while inquiry was under way On the steamer Manchuria, which arrived at Honolulu from the Orient on August S. a bag was found which instead of con taining letters was stuffed with 5000 ap- praised opium. Opium has long been sur reptitiously smuggled in here in this method, it is believed. and originated in some Oriental port. The bag was dis covered on the Manchuria during the voy- age. Postal matter had been destroyed and the opium replaced. It Is believed in- vestigation will be extended to all lead ing ports where the Oriental steamers touch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
.EXUM ADVISED ID TAKE LONG REST Commission President and 2 Family Are Now at
 Atlantic City

That President Culppepper Exum of the city commissioners is improving rapidly and has been advised to take complete rest for a few weeks, was information given out here yesterday by Robert A. Brown, a nephew of Mir. Exum, who ac- companied the city official to Baltimore recently.
 He said that Mir Exum was in Atlantic City at this. time, and was very much better than when he left Tor the east. MT prown said the physicians at Johns Hop kins gave MT Exum a thorough and complete examination, and advised com plete rest for a few weeks as the best means of regaining his accustomed good health. MT. Exum will accordingly remain fiji the east some weeks yet.
 He has been joined by Mrs. EXum and their children in Atlantic City. where their touring car was shipped several days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
Local Data
For 24 hours ending at D. m. Augu
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 21.-G P. M)-The general arrangement of the barometric centers of high and low pressure has changed very little since Wednesday morning. A shallow depression extends from the lake region to Texas and Louis lana. separating banks of high pressure in the northwest and southwest.
 Rainy weather spread rapidly over the lower Mississippi valley and the east gulf states today, reaching all the way to the coast of Alabama heavy rain. 1S0 inches, fell at Mobile.
 Fair weather prevailed today in most of the west gulf section, notwithstanding the low barometric conditions existing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22

During the reconstruction period the toard was removed to Atlanta, Ga, and Dr. l. T. Tichenor became its secretary. He was a great construction statesman, as well as religious leader. and under his wise leadership the board overcame many complicated difficulties, and defeat ed for all time all efforts toward dlsin- tegration and dissolution.
 He gave the board complete and un- disputed sway in all southern states. be- gan the work of evangelizatlon in Cuba. planned the establishment of schools for whites in mountain sections, and reor- ganized all the work among negroes and Indians. He saw with clear vision the tremendous future development of the south and created an agency of evan gelzation to meet this development that has no superior in the world for eff ciency pr. B. D. Gray is the present able and successful leader of this work.
 The board at present employs 1909 mis- sionaries, who baptized last year 27,0O0 converts In 236S communities. 1t organ ized POI churches and helped to build 2Si church houses. It maintained S2 mission aries among people of foreign speech, 55 in the states and 27 in Cuba It operates 29 christian high schools with a corps of 150 teachers and over 5000 students.
 Dr. Sampey's lecture on "Amos. the Prophet of Justice" aroused great enthus- asm in the large audience that assembled to hear it. He showed how Amos, the shepherd and shrewd student of men and measures, caught a vision of the social injustice on the part of the rich, luxurious and tyranncal leaders of his day, not only in Israel, but in all surrounding cities and nations. He had intense convictions and dauntless courage, and foretold in thunr der tones the judgment of God upon this iniduity.
 His message has peculiar application to this day for it is in spirit a modern mes sage. Amos in his honest, fearless denun- ciation of all forms of social injustice, offers a fitting antedote for the unequal and oppressive conditions existing in our world today.
 pr. Sampey will continue his lectures throughout the encampment.
 In the pavilion at s D m. Dr. Cree gave a charming lecture Illustrating the work of the home mission board in it's various fields, notably in the island of Cuba, Pan- anna canal zone, great cities among for egners among Indians and in the great mountain ranges of the south, using about 200 fine stereopticon views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
SEVEN CONDEMNED
 MURDERERS TO DIE

Sacramento, Cal. August 2l.-Seven condemned murderers must die next month in San Quentin and Folsom nrisons because petition to initiate new legislation affecting capital pun ,shment failed to get the necessary s1 900 signatures by August Is. Only 2.ooo names had been obtained on that date and Governor Johnson. wbo had granted reprieves to the condemned men said yesterday he could no longer stand in tho way of the law and or dered the sentence carried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
BELIEVE SUICIDE
 |SA MOBILE MAN Yerger Recently Drew Con- siderable Money From
 His Bank

New York, August H.-That part of Broadway known as the "Rialto" was the scene of a shooting affray today early when young man registered as A. w. Rogers of Jackson. Miss, at hotel. sud- denly remarked to a young woman: You go away: I'm tired of this thing; I'm going to kill myself" When the girl had fled Rogers drew a revolver and sent bullet through his brain. The police believe the name on the register was an assumed one, for the watchfob held the inscription A w. Y" The same initials were engraved on his cufflinks. The man came here about 30 days ago, but appeared to be a man of means. Considerable jewelry and a package of bills was found in his suit.
 New Orleans, August 21.--Relatives here believe that A. w. Rogers, as his hotel registration showed, who committed sui eide today in New York, was A. W. Yer ger. a travelling salesman of Mobile. Yer ger disappeared from his home about week ago. after drawing money from his bank. A brother who came here to search for him said tonight that he felt assured that the New York suicide was his miss ing relative.
 Mobile, August H-Arthur W. Yerger's family in Mobile believe that he is the A. w. Rogers, who killed himself in New York today. He disappeared from Bi- loxi. Miss, a few days ago, after writing his brother. Frank Yerger, here that he would never be seen alive by his fam fly again. Arthur Yerger drew 5000 from Mobile bank before he dropped out of sight. His brother traced him from New Orleans to New York in the last day or SO. Yerger deserted his wife and chill dren and is said to have been involved in an affair with a Biloxi woman. He Is travelling salesman and member of one of the oldest and best known families in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
FIRST RUN OF
 AERIAL FIREMEN

Chicago, August 21.-An aeroplane fire department was created at moments notice yesterday at the Cicero flying field. As a result Chicago claims the credit of being the first city in the world to put the flying machine to this use.
 A. c. Beach was preparing to ascend In q biplane at the south end of the field when his motor caught fire. The blaze attacked parts of the wings and supports and the smoke was seen at the field house half a mile distant. Andrew Drew, field director, called to Max Little to jump into another machine and at the same time placed chemical extinguisher in the hands of Lilies mechanician and pushed him into the seat beside the aviator. The run was made in less than minute and the flames extinguished before serious damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
SALARY REDUCED:
 ENGINEER RESIGNS

Chattanooga, August 2l.-(SpeciaI) F. E. Betts. formerly engineer of the Chickamauga park commission, has re- signed as chief engineer of the Ham, ilton county road commission because of the action of that body in reducing his salary from $30O0 to $500 per an- num- The resignation becomes effective September 1. At the same time the sal- aries of the members of the commis- sion were reduced from 5000 to $500 per annum and that of the bookkeeeper from $500 to s10S0 per annum. Lack of funds To complete the intended inn provements is given as cause for the reduction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22

there, the rains in the eastern cotton districts apparently being due to the chilling of the air by the cool north westerly winds from the region of high pressure in the Rocky mountains.
 Cloudy weather continued at 7 p. m. over much of the eastern cotton states, but the skies were clear on the plains at p. m. Wednesday. The present out look is for local showers Thursday. with the temperatures somewhat lower.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations August 21, 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
SPECIAL DELIVERY
 CARRIER ATTACKED

Columbus. Ga,s August H.-(Srecial) y About midnight last night. while Special Delivery Letter Carrier George klump was in the eastern part of the city to deliver a letter he was held up and shot hv two men. Bullet took effect in Klump's hip, and while the wound IS not dangerously it is quite painful,
 Tom Ellison was arrested early this ,,,oyn,ue charged wi,l having been con- nected with the shooting and he stated that Elisha White was the other man who vas with him. White was arrested ana denies knowledge of tie affair. All tho parties are white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
Hunting Cecil Butler

The police department has received a request from J. P. Butler to look for and if possible locate Cecil Butler. It Is understood that this young man came to Birmin gham some time ago and is in this city at present. He has not been heard from or seen since his arrival here some weeks ago. The fol- lowing description was given: About lS years old; feet tall. and weighs about 150 pounds; has dark curly hair and blue eyes. Any information, the letter says, will be appreciated by J. F. But Ter, address care of general delivery. Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22
Charged With Assault

William Phillips, colored, was arrest ed yesterday morning by Officer Me Henry and placed in the city jail, charged with an assault with intent to murder Later in the. day the pris- oner was transferred to the county jail where two entries Of the aboVe charges were made against him. Bond in both cases was fixed at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-22

Columbus, Ga, August 2l-(special)-An nouncement was made today of the pur- chase of tho Columbus Waterworks com panys plant by John B. Weakley, Eu- gene Fies, ard W. c. Hamilton of Bir- mingham, Ala. The purchase price is not stated. The name of the company, ac- cording to statement given out by the purchase, will be changed to the Colunl- bus Water Supply company.