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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12

various other reasons advanced for a
hasty departure from their respective
places of business, but the limit was
reached when the band aforesaid pa
raded slowly down Third avenue and
in front of the county courthouse.
The delusive strains of the blatant
band reached every part of that noble
edifiee. Take Me Out to the Ball
Game" rose to the highest point of the
tower and permeated the several rooms
in the basement The board of revenue
rose as one man and remembered that
thy had promised to inspect the road
leading to the ball park, and in less
than two minutes they were on their
way. The two divisions of the circuit
court had already adjourned and no one
was In sight except lady clerk or two.
The other county departments were de-
serted
Two DIVISIONS of the city court were
still holding forth, one of the judges
took time by the forelock and got sick
early in the day, In one division a
lawyer was making an eloquent ad-
dress to the jury, when Take Me Out
To the Ball Park" blown from brazen
throated instruments, floated through
the open window. The heretofore list
less jury suddenly became animated
the disciple of Blackstone got wise, he
quit his argument and the case Went
at once TO Ile jury. ihSN NciS ny
long in reaching a verdict, for when
taken to the jury room they walked
right in, turned around, and walked
right out again and returned verdict
in favor of the lawyer who had sense
enough to quit and before the sound of
the band had passed away they We're
''beating 1T" down the stairway two
steps at a time.
The dulcet. strains even reached that
'hole in the wall" where that august
body, the grand jury, either sit and
swelter or sit and suffocate Take Me
out to the Ball Park" echoed down the
corridor and over the transom and filled
every nook and corner of the dingy
room. Foreman Randall paused in the
midst of an argument on the useless
ness of mere indictments without suffi-
eient evidence to convict. Before he
could proceed one OF the grand jurors
took an attack of cholera morhus an
other threw a near fit. Ed winston
remembered an appointment with a
dentist downtown. while two members
from the upper end of the county re-
called an important engagement with
relatives from Ishkooda. AS a result
there was no quorum and the session
adjourned and a remarkable feature of
the situation was that almost every
member of the grand jury, including
the solicitor on leaving the courthouse
went in the same direction There Is
no doubt but that the influence of mu-
sic Is great, especially on the opening
day of the ball season. 1t worked fine
and everybody who followed the pied
Piper was amply repaid by a thrilling
game. 1t certainly pays to advertise.
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"Take Me Out to the Ball Game
BY CHARLES II. MANDY


There is no doubt in the world but
over the human mind. The ginl that
first sprang those immortal lines. .Mu-
sic hath charms to sooth the savage
breast" knew whereof he spoke for 1t
is matter of record that patriotic and
martial strains have ever inspired de-
spairing troops of almost every race
and cline with new courage and daring
and under its influence have snatched
victory from apparent defeat
The Bonnie Blue Flag" maryland"
and other songs of the civil war period
called forth the most desperate cour-
age of the gray coated heroes, While
the Battle Hymn of the Republic in
spired the blue coated army to per-
form deeds of valor that will immortal
ize them forever.
While the influence of music in times
of war cannot be successfully disputed,
IL also has its influence in times of
peace The man or woman is not born,
possessed of ordinary understanding,
who cannot appreciate the strains OF
the "Star Spangled Banner,' or the be-
witching melody of Dixie Especially
Is this true of those who are privileged
to travel abroad, for 1t brings to the
mind all that is nearest and dearest
and makes a fellow feel like throwing
up his hat and not giving d IL 1t
never comes down.
In newspaper parlance this is the
lead to story, and brings us to the
excuse for writing the lberatt, so hero
goes.
When it comes to knowing the public
mind. the amalgamated society of press
agents have nothing on the directing
forces of the Birmingham Baseball club.
Barnum in his palmiest days never
pulled off a stunt more effective than
was pulled off Yesterday by Bob Baugh
and his associates And furthermore 1t
accomplished its purpose.
Yesterday morning large float con-
tafning a number of musicians was
driven through the principal streets of
the city The musicians aforesaid were
selected for their stamina rather than
their musical ability. They played per-
sistently and consistently and what
they lacked in harmony they doubly
made up in the noise They had only
one tune. but that was a plenty, for 1t
left it's influence on every street and
avenue in the city. 1t was that inn
mortal classic, "Take Me Out to the
Ball Game, Take Me Out to the Park,
played with variations ranging from
%" sharp allegro. to d. flat adagio
1t was the one tune, believe me.
1t was really surprising how a busi-
ness man on hearing the tune would
suddenly remember an engagement
with a man downtown how an office
hoy would be taken with the cramp
collie, how clerk would be called home
by an accident to his Aunt Kate, ami
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|. F. YOUNG HEADS|
MACHINERY DEALERS
Birmingham Man Elected
President at indianapolis
Convention

Indianapolis, April Ill f. Young of
Birmingham was elected president of the
Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers
association at the second session of the
annual convention here today Other Of
ficers elected we're; First vice president
j. A. Hardin, Houston, Tex; second vice
president j. G. Belding. Augusta, Ga. ;
secretary treasurer, Alvin M. Smith. Rich
mond, Va; chairman manufacturers' COM
mittee, w. II. Banks, Huntington, w Va
Executive committee members are s.
NJ Price. Norfolk, Va; George Fl. Man
ming, Knoxville, Tenn; j. G. Barkley,
Tampa, Fla; and Ernest Howell, Charles
ton. W. Va.
The meeting of the American Supply
and Machinery Manufacturers associa-
ton was devoted to a discussion of a uni
form worsman's compensation act which
the organization viii seek to have intro
dueed in the legislatures of the various
states. copy of bill Is TO be for
warded to each governor.
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John ]. Collins

Funeral services over the remains OF
John J. Collins, aged II years, who
died Wednesday afternoon after short
Illness were conducted yesterday after
noon at l o'clock from St Pauls Cath
Ollie church. Interment followed in Ce-
dar Hill cemetery in Bessemer, where
the remains were taken from the
church by automobile by the Warner
Smiley Undertaking company
The active pallbearers are: NJ. d.
Friedman, r. A. Graham, T. Arrico,
Clancy Leagins, D. Williams and John
H. Kennybrook. Honorary: T. 7. Huey,
Lee Wood J. B. McCorly, DIR. John Per-
kins, r. j. McCabe, George Bodeker,
s. C. Dunn. The late Mr.. Collins was
a member of the knights of Pythias,
Eagles, Elks. Moose and Theatrical Me-
chanics association.
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MEET
OF POST B OF T. p. A.

The semi-monthly meeting of Post b,
Travellers Protective association. will be
held al the Chamber of Commerce on
Saturday night, April u, at o'clock
The newly elected officers will be in
stalled at this meeting and other impor-
tant bunsiness will be taken up.
AS there is only one more meeting be-
fore the state convention, which will be
held in this city on May and 3, Presl-
dent O. p. Fontaine specially requests
that every member of the post will at
tend this meeting to show by his pres
ence that he is interested in the welfare
Of the organization to encourage and as
sist the newly elected officers in their
work and to make final preparations for
the entertainment of the delegates to the
state convention.
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Bessener News


Bessemer. April 11.-1speeial Robert
Lewis. alias MOBILIZE was arrested to-
day by Detective Ross on charge OF
stealing scrap iron from the Alabama
Great Southern Railroad company. II
is alleged that Lewis had hauled away
one load and was after another when
he was arrested
Judge Murphy of the juvenile court and
his clerk, Ralph S. Barrow, were in
Bessemer today. holding the semi-monthly
session of the Juvenile court Three cases
appeared ON the docket, all of the de-
PENDANTS being negroes, who were put on
probation.
The Merchants Protective association
entertained at the annual luncheon and
smoker last night in the dining room of
the Grand hotel, about 40 merchants and
friends being present. After spending
an hour most pleasantly in the parlor
listening to music. the party was in
vlted INTO the dining room, where two
long tables greeted the guests. J. b.
Morton of the Morton Hardware company
acted as toastmaster on this occasion.
calling on the business and professional
men as we'll as visitors to respond to the
different toasts. Among those making
short and timely talks were: Stephen Du-
rick, president of the association; I. J.
Batson. l.. d. Brown, secretary of the
Ensley association l.. 3. Lanier of
Brighton; Mr. Roll of Ensley; Thomas
T. Huey Harry Ffrstbrooke J. e. Milton,
J. A.. Roberts, Eugene EIoneycutt and
others. Special attention was called TO
the county convention which will be held
in Birmingham on April 50, and all men-
bers We're urged to attend Those at
tending the smoker were James b. Nor
ton, r. J. Eatson, ]. d. Powell, Steve
Durick, ]. A. Roberts, John Sapp, r. NJ.
Mingea, Sam Huey, 7. T. Huey. J.. T.
Mattingly, A. w. Deason, Eugene Hon.
eycutt, Harry Firstbrooke, Mr. Robin
son, X. NJ. Johnson, A. J. Colpack, 7.
j. Lamar, l.. L. Lockoow, L. b. Lanier,
Charles Schelicci. b. p. Harris A. S.
Bailey, w. NJ. Benton, Thomas Benton,
j. d. Brown and Mr.. Roll of Ensley, Mr.
Capps, Mr.. Carr, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Parker
and Mr.. Franke1.
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Serious Consequences
May Follow Killing
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ficer and a sailor from the battleship
California at Guaymas. Charles d. Taylor,
consular agent at Guaymas in reporting
the deaths to the department, said
strict investigation was being made.
The shooting was done by the chief OF
police of Guaymas and as American sailors
going ashore in a foreign country in
variably go unarmed. officials here will
insist that the circumstances of the slay-
ing be probed to the bottom.
If the Mexican authorities are unable
to show that there was provocation for
the attack by the armed police, serious
consequences may ensue. 1t was pointed
out that the double killing might be taken
as an Indication of the inadeauacy of the
present government and have an influ-
ence when the United States gives further
to the question of reeogni-
tion of the Huerta government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
Runaway Caught

runaway boy from Atlanta was
rounded up yesterday afternoon by Po-
liceman Propst and taken to headauar-
ters from where he will be taken to his
home From the Atlanta police the de-
scription of the boy is that his name IS
Louis Moore. the 14-year-old son of Mrs
Ruelah Moore, ! Woodson street, Atlanta,
Ga. The boy at headquarters, however,
asserts that his name is Claude Almand,
but he fits exactly the description and
resembles the photograph received from
Atlanta.
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Motor Car Missing

]. G. Whitfield reported 10 the police
yesterday that his six cylinder Packard
motorcar had been stolen The license
tag on the car is Alabama 394 and Mr..
Whitfield requested the police to be on
the lookout for Claude Johnson, his me-
gro chauffeur who may have inadvertent-
iy gone Joy riding. The motorcycle
scouts are working on the case
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Mrs. Wiley McAnnally

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Wiley McAnnally, aged y years,
who died Thursday evening at her late
residence near Mount Pinson will be con-
Quoted this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from
the residence of the daughter of deceased,
Mrs. W. S. Montgomery, 116 Eubanks
street. Interment will follow in Elmwood
cemetery. Mrs. McAnnally is survived by
a husband, Wiley McAnnally, three sons,
Arthur. Oscar and Luther McAnnally;
three daughters, Mrs. w. s. Montgomery,
Mrs. E. l.. Mason and Mrs. j. T. Martin,
all of Birmingham.
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Mrs. Clara Augusta Burney

Miss Clara Augusta Burney, aged So
years, died at O'Clock yesterday after
noon at her late residence, 40 ST. Charles
avenue, West End. The decease is sur
vived by brother, W. T. Butney, a sis
ter MIS-. *. j.. Banks, ard a nephew,
Charles Burney, all of birmingham Fli-
neral services will be conducted this art
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence.
1nterment will follow in Elmwood cene-
terry
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To Attend Funeral in Body

The Birmingham council of The knights
of Columbus will attend in body the
funeral of Hugh Grady from his late
residence. 2l21 Avenue f, Ensley, Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, according to the
secretary Of the local council last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
Cora Louise Rheul

Funeral services over the remains of
Cora Louise Rheul, aged IA years, who
died Wednesday afternoon in the Orphans
home in East Lake, were conducted yes-
terday morning at 10 O'Clock from the
home and interment followed in East Lake
! cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
Mrs. Ella Thomas

The funeral of Mrs. Ella Thomas, aged
n years, who died yesterday morning at
her late residence a few miles east of
1rondale, will be conducted from the resi-
dence this morning following which the
body will be sent to Trussville, by the
Woodin Undertaking company for inter-
ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
At the Majestic

The minstrels at the Majestic will
probably draw a house full of people
for the matinee this afternoon and
those who desire the best seats would
do well to reserve them in advance.
There are two performances tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Biiou

Human Hearts" if it lives up TO its
past performances, will attract a large
crowd to the Bijou this afternoon. Next
week comes George Sidney in new
edition of the farce musical comedy,
Busy Izzy."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
leans and Funerals
Mrs. Pattery Northcutt

The remains of Mfs. Pattery North
cutt, wife of w. G. Northcutt of Mar
vel, who died Thursday afternoon in a
local infirmary, was sent to Calera yes
terday morning by Lige 10y for inter-
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
George d. Matters

Funeral services over the remains of
George Dayton Waters, the 7-months-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Walters, who
died Thursday night, were held yesterday
afternoon from the residence, $500 Under
wood avenue, and interment followed in
East Lake cemetery.
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r. ID. flasher

r. D. flasher, aged 80 years, died yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. The re-
mains are being held by Lige Loy's,
awaiting the arrival of relatives from
Warrior.
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS.
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL
TODAY'S PROGRAMME
OF MISSION COUNCIL
.s....--.........................,

800 a. m.-Devotional service, Miss Eu-
nice Andrews, Ribeirao, Proto Brazil.
9:15 a. m.-Roll call and minutes. Re-
ports of standing committees. Educa-
tional Institutions. Presentation of me-
morials
1900 a. m.--Business from calendar
l0:45 a. ma Message from China, by
former conference corresponding sec
retary. Mrs. s. S. Harris. soochow. China.
11:15 a. m.-Business from calendar. An
nouncements.
1900 m.-Bible study. Theme: Love.
the Measure of our Sacrifice DR.. George
II. Detwiler.
]. 800 .. Adjournment.
300 p. m.-Committee meetings.
2:S0 p m.-Visit to Wesley houses, Avon
dale cotton mill, Ensey Italian settle
ment.
80 p. m.-Committee meetings.
The special lecture at the missionary
exhibit will be 1mnigration-Gub and
Gulf coast work-ohildren's work.
Explanation by deaconesses and home
mission teachers engaged in foreign work
in the United States.
LUNCH COMMITTEES.
Lunch will be served today by the South
Highlands, Eleventh Avenue, st. Johns
and Trinity churches.
The lunch committees of the above
churches are as. follows:
South Highland-Mrs. C. Wilson, Mrs.
j. j. Sparks and Mrs. Felix Tarrant
Eleventh Avenue-Mrs. George Janette,
Mrs. G. M. Bowers, Mrs. ]. L. Yancey
end Mrs Maybelle Stollenwert.
ST John's-Mrs. F. NJ. Jackson, Mrs. I.
A. Cummings. Mrs ]. A. Hamilton, Mrs.
j. A. Moore and Mrs. Alex Caldwell.
Trinity-Mrs. G. F. Garrett, chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
Samuel Perry Irhx

Marion, April 11.--(S Special )-Samuei
Perry Irby died a the family home at
o'clock on Thursday, following a
stroke of paralysis sustained. about one
year ago. He was 60 years old and
spent his entire life in this county. He
Is survived by three. children by his
first wife, John Irby of Cincinnati. Sarr
Irby of Selma. and Mrs. w. C. Martin
OF oklahoma; also six children by his
second wife, Mrs. J. d. Smith and Misses
Juliet. Mamie and Dorothy. daughters,
and Robert and Bryant sons, all of Ma
rion The funeral was held this morn
ing with burial in the city cemetery.
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it was her belief that prayer was being
neglected by the church.

The last Officers report was submitted
by Mrs. Luke Johnson of Gainesville
Ga, head of the press committee. The
object of this committee, stated Mrs.
johnson, is to reach the public through
bulletins, church literature and the gen.
eral press. Last year about 100000 Meth
odists were reached this way In con-
cluding Mrs. johnson stated the Texas
conference was the only one which had
taken, advantage of the press. During
the past year they put articles in 1893
veel<liae
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-12
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Deaconess and City Mission Work

After Mrs. Johnson's address reports of
standing committee We're taken up. First,
the bylaws were read and<fhis was fol-
lowed by an address on the work of the
deaconesses and city missionaries, dur
ing the past year by Miss Mabel How
ell, head of the sociology department of
the Scarritt Bible Training school in
Kansas City, Mo. Her report shows that
81 city missionaries carried on work in
q Wesley Houses, three large institutions
in congested districts, five cooperative
homes and one hospital They also worked
in IA foreign settlements, eight mining
sections and eight native congested dis
tricts. They conducted and cared for nine
nurseries, 7Si babies. IA lindergartens,
with an enrolment of ESQ children.
Industrial schools with an enrollrr
1928 students. 10 night school
average attendance of 1912 -,
clubs with a memhe-
reading rooms
tending. =
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tCOntinued From PnEe One)
The governor and myself continued on
friendly terms for several months there
after"
Mr.. Long then launched into a discus
sion of the charges which he had pre-
ferred against James G. Oakley with ref
erence to the making of the Henderson
Lumber company contract for the lease of
convicts. In brief, the charges We're the
same as those which have been hereto
fore published Mr. Long said he met
John Gamble of Troy in a restaurant in
Montgomery in May, 1912, at which time
the management of the convict depart
ment was discussed.
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Tom l.. Long on Witness
Stand, Tells Everything He
Knows of Convict Scandal

CONTINUED From Page one)
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Steiner Asks Questions

Following the reading of his state
ment Major Steiner asked Mr.. Long
minutely concerning all rumors that he
had heard with reference to the convict
department. IN answer to question
from the lawyer Mr.. Long admitted
that the governor had asked him to ap-
pear in his office in July, 1912, and
that he had been asked to bring any
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