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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

The Episcopal convention favors
strictor marriage laws. although some
of our active bridegrooms are handing
over fees to the clergy at fairly fire.
Quent intervals.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

Formerly the Indians used to scalp
the white people. Now Chief Bender
of the Chippewas creates much more
CONSERVATION by striking out their
best batters.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

A good general rule would be that
the tango is immoral when the fellow
winds his arms more than twice ar
ound the girl
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

The popular way for the girls to OBJ
serve Apple day Oct. 81 was to have
Mother make some apple pie.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-11-05

II you would raise others live your
self as a mountain.-Farrar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
BY JOHN II. WALLACE. Jr.

OF S23,S56, and that large portion of the
money had been expended for the con-
struction and equipment of suitable pub
lie buildings for the use of the state gov
ernment. The state capitol was removed
to Cahaba in 1920. However, in 1926, by
an act of the legislature, the capitol was
removed to Tuscaloosa. 1t is singular
coincidence that both old st. Stephens and
Cahaba have utterly disappeared from
the face of the earth, and now linger only
in history and tradition. Aaron Burr was
captured at st. Stephens and it has been
said that he cursed the place and sthat
his imprecations resulted in its complete
obliteration.
The legislature in 1874 submitted to the
people the proposition of the removal of
the capitol, who decided to change the
seat of government by a substantial ma
jority. In 1886 therefore, the legislature
voted to move the capitol to Montgom-
cry, which was accordingly DONE The
news of the location of the state capitol
in Montgomery was the occasion of great
jollifieation-the dream and prophecy of
Andrew Dexter, one Of thes founders of
the city, was at last realized The city
council issued bonds to the sum of $4,000
to defray the expenses of the erection of
the necessary capitol building, and pa
triotic citizens of Montgomery came for
ward and bought up the entire ISSUE
There being no railroads in those days,
the public documents and archives of the
state were transported to Montgomery in
1S wagons. The Alabama state govern
ment on wheels reached Montgomery in
time to permit the various officials to ar
range their offices just prior to the meet
ing of the legislature, which was con-
vened in the ~ capitol on December g.
1S47. Reuben Chapman was declared by
the legislature to have been elected gov
ernor for the ensuing term, and he was
therefore the first governor of Alabama
inaugurated in Montgomery
Only two legislatures, however, We're
destined to meet in the first new capitol
building, for on December a., 1S49 the
magnificent state house, erected and do
mated by the people of Montgomery, was
consumed in a mighty conflagration that
broke out during the sitting of the legis-
lature, and which in three hours burned
the building to the foundations. Preced-
ing the fire Governor Collier had been de-
clared duly elected for the ensuing term,
and committe had been appointed for
the purpose of making necessary arrange
ments for his inauguration on Monday,
December II. The committee reported
that the general assembly should convene
at Montgomery Hall, then famous hos
telry, and escort the governor-elect to the
Methodist church, where the Inauguration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

Like many other successful men of the
city and district Cleon B. Rogers, county
treasurer, is a self educated man. Born
in Jefferson county some As years ago, his
early life was spent on a farm. Being of
a studious disposition, he eagerly sought
an education and as the school facilities
at that time were extremely limited, he
acquired an education by the hardest
work and under adverse circumstances.
He found sympathetic and helpful
friend in Prof. l. w. McAdory, at that
time country school teacher. Professor
McAdory gave the ambitious boy the op-
portunity to study at home and direct
ed the course of his studies and reviewed
his work. Young Rogers had to at
tend to his farm duties and much of his
studying was done at night with no other
illumination than that of q pine knot. He
perseyered however. and in due time had
acquired fair education and accepted Il.
POSITION as assistant school teacher dur
ing which time he finished studies. To
this day he feels more than grateful to
Professor McAdory, who made his educa-
ton possible.
But school teaching did not present the
possibilities for advancement that Mr..
Rogers believed existed in other lines of
enGeavor. and he entered the services OF
an explosive manufacturing concern iocat-
ed near Bessemer. In few years he
opened up manufacturing concern of
his own and in time accumulated fair
competency. Again desiring other fields
Mr. Rogers organized the North Birming-
ham Trust and Savings Bank, ana was
elected its first president, position he
holds today.
During his successful business career.
Mr. Rogers has always taken an interest
in politics and with remarkable success
While living at Bessemer he served the
city as alderman and in other capacities,
his fine business training making him a
valuable member of the city council.
After his removal to North Birmingham
Mr. Rogers dropped active politics for
while but always took an interest III
civic affairs either city, county or state.
Entering the race for member or the
board of revenue of Jefferson county ne
applied the same vigor to his campaign
that characterized his business activities;
was nominated by handsome MAJOR
ity and elected as member of the board.
He served the county four years, the full
length of the term to which he had been
elected and made a splendid record IN
fact the people of the county gave SUD
stantial recognition OF his worth ana
ability by electing him county treasurer
by very complimentary majority.
Mr.. Rogers is a consistent member Oh
the Methodist church and of the Masonic
fraternity. He is in every sense progress
sive citizen and has given freely OF his
means and of his time to every movement
,hu wing for its purpose the advancement
and betterment Of the people Of the county
at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

Few men in the state of Alabama have
had more useful and distinguished ca
reer than Jones G. Moore, general super
1ntendent of the Sloss- Sheffield Iron and
Steel company. Coming to the Birming-
ham district in his early manhood and
starting at the foot of the ladder, he has
steadily climbed to prominence both in
the Industrial world and in public life.
His pathway has been one Of success.
that success born of sterling merit and
ability. Without any early training he
entered the industrial life of the district
and by unfiinching perseverance has mas
tered all it's details.
In the political field he has been equally
successful. During his busy. eventful
business career he has managed to devote
considerable time to service of his party
throughout the, state AS state senator
he left behind him a fine record: as a
member of the state democratic executive
committee he rendered yeoman service
for years, and as manager of the local
option campaign he showed his true
worth, for 1t was under his skillful lead
ership that the local option forces gained
a signal victory after hard fought fight.
Senator Moore will possibly enter the race
for the office of sheriff of Jefferson coun-
ty and his friends claim there is no man
better fitted by training and experience,
by service rendered to his party by his
business ability and standing in the COM
munity he has lived for 25 years than the
distinguished gentleman who was pion-
eer Of the Industrial development of the
district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

Situated on a magnificent eminence at
the head of Dexter avenue. the most
fashionable and popular thoroughfare in
the state, overlooking the city of Mont
gomery and the Alabama river, is the
Alabama state capitol, which is pre-emi-
nently the most historic public building in
the south. When the Alabama Territory
was created in 1877, by an act of Con-
gress, the territorial seat of government
was located at st. Stephens, then a little
town on the Tombigbee river in Washing
ton county. The first constitutional con-
vention of Alabama was held at Hunts
ville and there the first legislature of the
state assembled on October %. 1919. Gov.
William Wyatt Bibb who was appointed
territorial governor for Alabama was
duly inaugurated as governor of the state,
in the city of Huntsville, on November 8
of the same year. Immediately after as
suning the duties of his office Governor
Bibb informed the legislature that he had
caused to be laid out a city of consider
able proportions at Cahaba Ala. which
was on the Alabama river 10 miles below
Selma, and had sold city lots to the sum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18


1t was in the late sos that the senator
first moved to the Birmingham district,
coming here from Macon county. where
he was reared. He entered the service of
the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company at Pratt City. Rising rapidly he
was transferred to the company's mines
in Bibb county, where he was made gen.
eral superintendent, When the Birming-
ham Southern Railroad company was or
sanized Mr. Moore was made president
and did much to perfect the operating
facilities of that system.
In order to thoroughly equip himself as
mining expert Mr.. Moore took up the
study of mining, and at an examination
for mine foremanis certificate. In which
he competed with practical miners many
of whom had worked in the ~miAes for
years. he not only passed the required
standard. but made the highest grade of
the 100 other applicants.
In addition to his business and political
activities Mr.. Moore has always taken a
lively interest in all movements that tend
spcnded to the appeals of charity with y
liberal hand He is member of the
Mas fraternity and at one time was
one of its most enthusiastic workers. 1t
is safe to say that no man enjoys
wider circle of sincere friends and ac-
quaintances than Mr.. Moore. or cleaner
reputation in the business world. His
many friends do not hesitate to say that
in the event he enters the race for sheriff
he will land the much coveted plum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18


extension of the building. In 1903 the leg
islature appropriated s15OOQO, with which
the south end of Capitol Square was pur-
chased and the south wing erected. and in
1911 an appropriation of 100000 was mada
with which the north wing was construct
| ed and the capitol grounds beautified. The
state house is a handsome structure of
the Greek architectural type. and the
present offices of the state officials are
| comfortably appointed and equipped.
To meet business requirements, due to
a constantly increasing population, inter-
nal development and progress. the state
house has been enlarged whenever neces-
sary to accommodate such demands. 1T is
safe, therefore, to assert that Alabama 5
historic state capitol, the birthplace of
sacred memory, the cradle of mperishable
southern valor and glory, will adorn it's
present site forever, unless removed by
agencies that patriotic Alabamians are
powerlesS to hinder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

to escape the Vaccinations of their
enemies. All are potentially harmful,
on account of their delusions of per-
secution. and all are antisocial. Three
OF them had been released from insti-
tuition for the insane in other states
and permitted to go at large to worry
and harrass other people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

One of the most prominent and, per-
haps wealthiest citizens of Birming-
ham today Is b. NJ. Allen, senior mern-
Der of the law firm of Allen and Bell,
third floor of the Farley building.
Mr. Allen was born and raised in
West Virginia and was educated at
the world famous Washington and Lee
university taking the degrees of bach
elor of science and lastly, bachelor OF
arts.
After graduating with honors he was
Informed by a friend, j. p. Stiles, now
Judge of the probate court of Jeffer-
son county, of the golden opportunities
offered in Birmingham to any energetic
person that wished to make a place for
himself.
Mr.. Allen with Mr.. Stiles then re-
moved TO this city and the former en-
tered upon the active pursuit of his
profession. In short time he became
recognized as one of the brightest and
best informed attorneys of the criminal
court and upon his first application,
was admitted into the Birmingham
Bar association.
He has in past years figured largely
as an attorney in capital cases and he
has met with such success as to be
considered an authority on this line of
work.
Mr.. Allen was at one time captain of
Company a, Field Artillery of the Ala
bama National Guard, and as in every
thing else was looked upon as the
best fellow yet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

There is no office In the gift of
the governor, or of the people of the
state of Alabama that carries with
1t as great and grave responsibility
as that of obief mine Inspector. In
his hands, or rather under his con-
troll are all the mines OF the state:
in which are employed thousands of
human beings following q task that
is both arduous and hazardous. To the
mine inspector these thousands of
toilers look for protection against
death and dastardly foul air, death
dealing dust. accumulated gas danger
Gus roofs, and hundred other things
that jeopardize the lives OF the miners
to very large extent
1t can be readily seen that the
man who is appointed to this respon-
sible position must of necessity be a
practical man with full knowledge of
all the Ellis that a mine is heir to-
He must also have a scientific knowl-
edge Of the causes of these and q
scientific and practical method OF pre-
venting them II possible:
In the person of C. H. Nesbitt. chief
mine inspector of the state of Alabama,
is a man that fully comes up to these
requirements. BY years OF experience,
by contact. with varied conditions by
education and by a practical knowl-
edge Of mines inside and out MT.
standard required. He has worked at
the mines Of the state and at those
OF other states and has filled every spo-
'sition from engineer to superintendent.
Among the mines he has worked and
held responsible positions are. the Cal
loway Coal company. the Empire Coal
and Coke company. the Lacy Buick
Iron company and the Sloss- Sheffield
Steel and Iron company.
At these places Mr. Nesbitt has
worked and, It each gave the greatest
satisfaetion.. Until BID sappointtneut IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

from the front portico of Alabama's state
capitol, and from the capitol building pro-
ceeded to administer the affairs of the
Confederate States. In the meanwhile the
Confederate congress was in session in
the state capitol. 3
Since 1851 many events of vital conse-
quence to the people of the state, the ma
ton and the world have transpired in the
state capitol at Montgomery. All except
one of the constitutional conventions OF
Alabama have been held within its walls;
much splendid history has been made
within its chambers and offices that now
reflect glory on the name of Alabama.
The original capitol building consisted
of only the central portion of the present
structure. In 1885 an appropriation of s25,-
900 was made for needed enlargements
which resulted in the erection of the rear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
Photo by Stephenson

Photo by Stephenson
tho hands of Governor O'Neal on April
20, 1911. Mr.. Nesbitt had never held
an official position. One OF the strong
est recommendations to the governor
that was ever presented was forward
ed in his behalf and it can be truth
fully said he has come up to the rec
ommendation in filing the. exactipg,
office to which he was appointed and
which he still holds. tol
Mr.. Nesbitt is a native Alabamiap
and was educated in this state. He
tion of mining engineering and is q.
member of the executive committees
of the Mine Inspectors institute. He
has prepared and read many important
papers on mines and mining before
that body. At the recent meeting Of the
institute held in Birmingham, at which
delegates from every coal producing state
In the union were present, Mr.. Nesbitt
contributed much to the profit and pleas
ure of the meeting by his ready and
able advice and assistance.
He is man of strong personality
and has genial and happy disposition
He is we'll liked by his associates In
the office of which he, is the head
In addition to his practical knowledge
Of the mining conditions he has rare
executive ability and from his first in
duction into office Its business has
progressed smoothly and with dispatch.
He has advocated many needed re-
forms, having for their purpose the
greater protection Of the miner and ex-
poets to see some of them embodied
in the state law at the next meetinn
OF the legislature His office is on the
fourth floor Of the Chamber Of Commerce
building and unless carried away by bus
tncss connected with the office can always
be found at his post. Mr.. Nesbitt il maxi
ling record that IL enviable as chief mine
Inspector and one that win be a stand,
ARD for future generations to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

ident in securing imaginary and high
salaried positions; to sell absurd pat
ent rights, to annoy judges, congress-
men, society leaders, etc. Among the
cases he describes is that of man
who called at the capitol and repre-
sented himself as the original bull
moose; and another who demanded to
see Uncle Sam; another who reported
to detective headquarters as new de-
tective.
THE absurd character of the delu-
sions of these men If often apparent"
continuesthe author. But in many
cases the question of mental abnor-
mality was determined only after hav-
ing looked into the life history of the
individual Each one had previous diff
ficulty in each place in which he re-
sided, most had Travelled far and wide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
Delusions of Cranks

From the New York Sun.
Writing in Case and Comments on
the mental status of some cranKs VINO
have been under his observation in tho
government hospital for insane at
Washington. Shepherd Ivory Franz.
scientific director of the institute, tells
of the interesting facts about some of
hose who have gone to Washington
to obtain the personal aid of the Pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

T. P. Patterson has served a number Of
years as deputy sheriff of Jefferson coun-
ty and bears the distinction of being one
of the most popular men on the staff. He
is identified with the work of number
or fraternal organizations and was large
iy responsible for the building of an or
phan asylum. and upon its completion
took an active part in its management.
Mr.. Patterson has taken an active part in
city and state politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

:, sam Blake, clerk and registrar OF the
raty q cst court 81 Birmingham, Is one Of the
8; He is also one OF the most efficient.
als rs. never falling courtesy and readi-
salits has gained for him many friends
Mno y, m ii showed there apprectA tion by elect
Ing ~ IN MN py an rwhelnins. majority
potn a. TO the county and himself. Sam
1, 1s ! Also se., one Of the work horses OF the
aaaffon,c 9effsrne frraternity, rs and secretary OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

DR.. Charles E. Whelan, the well
known city physician, is one of the
best known and most popular medical
men of the state. Doctor Whelan's S
work has been of very high order
since assuming the position of city
physician, and his work is being
watched by the authorities of a. num-
ber of other cities DIR. Whelan
takes a prominent part in club and So
cial life, and numbers his friends by the
thousands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-08
THE SAME OLD PROCESSION
BY BILL VINES

wv AsHINdToN' December 7-Cspe-
M cial.)-Every new session of
" Congress brings into promi-
nence, for the time being. a lot of "old
friends" Stalking through the legisla-
tive halls-onS their weary way to dusty
files in the various committee rooms to
which they are referred, is the same old
procession of bills introduced, year in and
year out by statesmen who are seeking
this cheap method of advertising.
Thousands and thousands of bills are
thus introduced annually and their au-
tors know-none better-that they will
end in the introduction. But they put UP
the same old bluff back home that they
have introduced a bill for the relief of
so and So and the same dear people
swallow 1t, as they have always swal-
lowed it, and point with pride to the man
that represents them in Congress.
Among those present in this session.
in fact, one of the earliest to make it's
appearance, was the fime-honored and
well-known Hobson resolution, an old
acquaintance that has done yeoman serv-
ice for its enterprising author in adver-
using his chaIltauqua efforts. This reso-
luton provides Tor the destruction of the
liquor traffic through the medium of Al
constitutional amendment. 1t bobbed up
sereneiy three times last winter and its
frequent appearance of late is attributa-
BILE to the fact that it's creator is working
1t overtime in an attempt to transform it
into vehicle in which he can ride into
the senatorship from Alabama, and in
all events, that he may get all the nation-
wide advertising out of 1t possible which
will be of nestimable value to him when
he no longer draws a pension from the
United States government as misrepre-
sentative In Congress.
A supreme effort is going to be made
this time to attain the very maximum OF
publicity for the captain Hundreds and
thousands of good women, and men, who
are obsessed with the idea that the men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-08
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
When the currencx nm Pasaes.

i do not pretend to be a financiel
or To understand financial problems, and
therefore do not feel myself competent
to discuss the banking and currenes
bill, but it is my opinion and the belief
of business men generally that bust
ness will improve just as soon as this
administration measure is settled one
way or the other" said H. II. Ellison
partner in a mercantile firm of New
York.
Il am republican but now that the
democratic revised tariff measure is law
and the country is not upset by it, ]
am willing to see the democratic cur
reney measure given a fair trial.
The general business of the country
has been fairly prosperous in some lines
this year, and l have an idea that 1914
VIII be very prosperous year indeed
l look for much business activity be-
fore the last of January. If the currency
law proves satisfactory to the bank
Ing interests we will probably have h
boom"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-08
Wen Advertised CITY.

For long time Atlanta seemed to be
the best advertised city in the south, the
most talked about city, certainly next to
New Orleans; but now | believe Birming-
ham leads in spotlight prominence said
Charles M. Horton of Chicago.
Il am told that all the southern cities
have made wonderful progress within the
past 10 or Is years. Those that 1 have
visited recently have grown and improved
In every way. Atlanta is a great city,
and 1t will never stop growing Memphis
and Nashville have both made splendid
records. In population Chattanooga has
increased slowly In comparison with some
other southern cities; but 1t is spreading
out now. and II it does not get into the
100000 class in the next census it will
come very near 1t.
But Birmingham is indeed the Magic
city. Think of 1T. with approximately
100000 population, having grown from
nothing during the lifetime OF people who
have not yet reached their prime. This
is my third visit to Birmingham. The first
visit was in 1892. 1t impressed me then as
being bustling industrial town. When
saw 1t again In 1900 remarked consid-
erable Improvement; but even 13 years
a go Birmingham was not much of city
as cities go. Today 1t is very much of a
metropolitan center. 1t has a recidedly
metropolitan appearance, and all the big
improvements of recent years have been
strikingly handsome"