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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
ANOTHER ROBBERY
Of THE MAIL SACKS
Someone Gets S24.40 From
Letters on BOyles Car
TOOK THREE LETTERS
Sack Was Cut Open Somewhere Be-
tween Boyles and Florence Cor
ner-Diltz Working on
the Case
TOOK THREE LETTERS

Another train" robbery was pulled Off
in or near Birmingham, Saturday night
and again the mail sack or sacks con-
tanning United States mail were ruthlessly
cut open and the contents extracted. As
in the case of the several holdups in this
vicinity the robbers made safe get
away" or at least have not yet been cap
tured.
As far as could be learned only three
registered letters were taken, and 1t is
said one contained s25 in currency, an
other 10 cents, the third written matter
only. How and when .he actual robbery
was committed has not been divuged.
but the fact remains that the mail sack
was rifled
The Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company has the contract for car
rying the mails to and from certain sub
urbs of Birmingham, a messenger meeting
the incoming cars at point nearest the
postofflce who receives tho mail sacks
and conveys them to the office.
On Saturday night the messenger await
ed at the Florence corner to receive the
mail from the Boyles suhstation
came In on the Boyles car. As
ceived the sack from those In char
the car he noticed that 1t had bee
open. Investigation was made
postoffice authorities ard it was d
cred that three registered letters
| missing Postoffice Inspector Diltz
work on the case and following his usua.
| custom had nothing to give out until he
gets his man" The supposition Is that
the thief had knowledge of tho contents
of the mail sack and that he boarded the
car at the time 1t was placed on the ear,
and watching an opportunity, which ap-
parently came, slit the sack with a knife
| and helped himself to the contents.
Possibly the robbery was inspired by the
glaring accounts of the fabulous wealth
carried IN mail sacks that have been
"headlined" recently. The rohber doubt
less thought that all mali sacks are
filled with gold and precious jewels as
one might believe from accounts of re-
cent train robberies. He must have been
disappointed at the haul, especially when
cents: he probably felt like the proveribal
30 cents himself Even the SIS will not
pay his attorneys fee in the event he is
| caught as he probably will be, for 1t Is
hard to steal 40 cents and get away with
It. II 1t WAS $4,000 IL might be different.
Robbing the mails is a very serious Of
fense, yet II is getting as common as
homicides or reform" lecturers in this
district, but look out Mister" robber
Uncle Sam has long arm and he will
surely get you If you don't watch out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

The opening reception this afternoon
and this evening of the Birmingham
Newspaper club will he an important
event of the day. The newest of Blr-
mingham's clubs, which is located on the
twenty-third. twenty fourth and twenty
fifth floors of the Jefferson County bank
building, will be thrown open today after
II months active work o. organization and
preparation. The club has announced the
opening to its members all of whom are
to be admitted by card only and the
members have been provided with addi-
tional cards 70 rladies that accompany
them
The officers OF the club, the permanent
reception committee, tho house committee
the entertainment committee and
about 80 associate members and their
wives have been asked to assist in reoeiv-
ing the members and showing them the
new quarters
The natural beauty of the club will be
enhanced for the opening with decora-
tions that will create a perfect fairyland
Stately palms, ferns and bay trees will be
nsed to create attractive effects on all
floors. In addition to the foliage plants
cut flowers in profusion will be used.
On the ladies' floor which is dream of
beauty at this time in blue and ivory In
Adam style there will he placed bowls of
Parma violets while few hyacinths and
orchids will be placed on the dressing
tables and desks. In the roof garden cafe
there will be a large number of canary
birds lending their merry song to the
fairland of attractiveness while alternat-
ing colors of carnations and other cut
flowers will be placed IN that room. The
inglenook will be arranged attractively
while the private dining room will be
banked with palms and ferns. In this
room Secretary Dameron is preparing to
serve a buffet supper With punch. The
promenade will be banked with bay trees
and ferns with a very large number of
potted blooming plants.
Tn the dining room orchestra gallery
there will be music dispensed by the or
chestra of ladies secured for the Press
club permanently. On the club floor there
will be placed In the reception aloove an
additional ladies orchestra engaged from
Mobile for the opening occasion only
The temporary orchestra will return home
after the Press club opening. The tive
orchestras arrived here yesterday
Secretary Dameron announced yesterday
that every detail had been completed for
the opening. He said that everything was
in readiness and that rot one article in
the club excepting the palms and ferns
is temporary.
Indications are that the Press club OPEN
ing will be attended by 2o0O persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
MAY Be MAN Who
DROPPED PISTOL
C. E. Baker Charged With
Intent to Murder on E.
w. Tidwell

C. e. Baker was lodged in the city jail
yesterday on a charge OF assault with in
tent to murder. Baker was brought back
to Birmingham from Fort Payne, where
he was held at the request OF the Bir-
mingham police officials.
II is alleged that Baker is the man from
whose pocket revolver dropped Friday
afternoon on Gate City car. The re-
volver exploded as 1t hit the floor the
bullet striking r.. w. Tidwell in the
stomach, inflicting serious wound 1t
is said that the man hesitated for an
instant and then ran, disappearing until
caught In Fort Payne
Baker. declare the officers, admits his
identity. His reply to questions as to
why he ran is said to have been that he
was afraid
Tidwell is at st. Vincents hospital in
a serious condition. He was resting fairly
we'll last night, but the hospital authori-
ties said that it was too early to determine
exactly how serious the abdominal wound
would prove. He resides In Gate City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

--os of Churchills 1.-THE In
of the Cup."
The Birmingham public library issues
he following to the general public.
Although there are in the libraries more
cofiss of Churchill's "The Inside of the
Cup" than of any other book, we are
absolutely unable to meet, even fairly
y, the demand for it, Dozens of neo-
pie call for it every week who are told
that ii is out, and if they wish to read
1t they must call again. Usually they
have to call many times and wait weeks
before they can get a copy.
Thls state of affairs is not uncommon
In kind in the Birmingham public lib
rary. for people often have to wait a
long time for books. 1t is, however. ,ln-
common in degree More people are
wanting this book and waiting in vain
than is common with books of any char
acter. One of the greatest sources of de-
mand is from the ministers
Furthermore it is rare that hook
with so popular An appeal has the serious
iess of Churchill's great religious novel.
It is book that every adult will do we'll
o read, no mat er what he believes. 1t
book that makes you think.
Because of thefe facts the Birmingham
ublic library officials hereby invite the
ublic to donate copies of this novel. The
ook stores have sold hundreds of copies.
nose of you VIII, have copies that are OF
further use ii you will be conferrina
great favor on the public by bringing
>ding them to us. They will find a
tai ladiately. We can use a great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
BULLOCK is ILL
IN NEW YORK CITY

The announcement was made yester-
day that George Bullock, president of the
United Gas and Electric company, with
office in New York. is quite Ill at his
home there. His company ownes the
American Cities and the Birmingham
Railway. Light and Power company 1t
was expected that Mr.. Bullock would be
here during the next few days on some
important matters affecting the Birming-
ham Railway, Light and Power company
The officials were unable to say yes
terday what the Illness of Mr.. Bulloc,
amounted to at this time. but 1t is said
there is some speculation as to whether
he will be able to come south again
for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
CHUBB CHARGED
WITH ROBBERY

Wallace Chubb was arrested yesterday
afternon by Officers Christian. Bryan and
Ball and placed in the city Jail on the
charge of assault with intent to rob. It
is alleged by the officers that Chubb
entered the house of Leona Tronalli at
$40 Twenty eighth street, north, and beat
the woman over the head with a blunt in
strument 1t was stated by the officers
that robbery was the intention of Chubb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
Was One of the Best Known
Men in Coal Trade in Bir-
mingham District
SALES AGENT FOR
CORONA COAL co,
Remains Will Be Taken to Richmond,
Va, This Morning-Large Num-
Der of Friends Call at His
Home Yesterday

John Richeson Ryan. general sales
agent of the Corona Coal and Iron COM
pany, was found dead in his bedroom yes
terday morning about II O'Clock at the
Highland avenue residence of Mrs Jack
w. johnson, where he had resided for
several years. He was brother of Will
liam Ryan of The Age-Herald and
Charles B. Ryan, general passenger agent
of the Seaboard Air Line railway. He is
also survived by two sisters, Mrs w. r.
Quarles of New York city and Mrs. Gus
tav Baurmann of Chicago, as we'll as by
a daughter % years or age, Miss liza
Ryan. who lives with her aunt, Mrs
Quarles, In New York.
The sudden death of Mr.. Ryan will
come as an inexpressible shock to his
wide circle of friends in Birmingham and
other southern cities. He was on the
streets Saturday afternoon In apparently
fair health, although his brother knew
as did a few friends, that he suffered
severely from asthma and other ailments
but the immediate cause of his death is
believed to have been apoplexy. He COM
planned Saturday evening of being slight
ly troubled, and retired about 1890 o'clock
after drinking a glass of hot water on
the advice of a physician. Nothing fur
ther was heard until the distressing dis
covery of his dead body yesterday morn
ing
Friends immediately Notified
Immediately after the house maid re-
ported that she feared Mr.. Ryan was
dead by his failure to answer her knock
at his door Mrs. johnson was notified and
went Immediately to his room, where
she found his lifeless body Many friends
of the late Mr.. Ryan We're Immediately
apprised of his death. His brother al
The Age-Herald did not learn the sac
tidings until about l o'clock. He hurried
to the home of Mrs. Johnson and assisted
subsequently in arranging for the funeral
The interment will be in Richmond, Va
where the late Mrs. Ryan was buried
some years ago. The remains will be ac-
companied to Richmond by William Ryan
and by w. b. Gresham, district pas
senger agent of the Seaboard Air Line
The funeral party will leave Birmingham
this morning at s:45 O'Clock over the
Seaboard.
Mr. Ryan was deacon of the South
Highland Presbyterian church and his
associates on the board of deacons viii
be the pallbearers. A short frr
ice will be conducteH eFfr
taking char
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
w. J. Edwards Ill

William J. Edwards. superintendent OF
the Alabama Great Southern, recently ap-
pointed. is dangerously i'll at his home in
Norwood with pneumonia. There is said
to be some fears fealt on account of Mr..
Edwards condition. He was taken III a
few days ago after an inspection of the
line. He was appointed superintendent OF
the Alabama Great Southern February ],
succeeding James W. Evans. Formerly
he was roadmaster of the Alabama Great
Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

sold to the Adler brothers about two
years ago. and Mr.. Ryan remained with
the new owners. He was extremely pop
ular with the present Corona officials and
industrial men generally.
Mr.. Ryan was said to be man that
cared very little for money, and one that
was almost indifferent about how his
estate grew except that he wanted to be
Independent, which he was. He desired
daughter in the event of his death. To
that extent only was he interested, 1t is
said. In financial affairs. He leaves con-
siderable personal property. according to
his close friends. He was a member of
the Country. and Southern and the News
paper clubs.
Mr.. Ryan was known as one of the
most ardent admirers of the Rev. Dr.
Henry II. Edmonds. He was greatly graf
Dr. Edmonds came here, and the deceased
never missed attending services at the
Highland Presbyterian on Sunday when
he was In the city. 1t was his failure to
arise in time for church yesterday morn
ing which caused Mrs. Johnson to send
the maid to the room to know il anything
was the matter.
The coroners office was notified Of
the death of Mr.. Ryan, and Coroner Spain
visited the room and viewed the remains.
He made formal inquiry and upon GER
tificate from DR.. Hardee johnson signed
the necessary death certificate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

exceptional force and attraotiveness, and
well versed on the subject of socialism.
AT the last session of the supreme lodge,
knights of Columbus, it was decided to
inaugurate a series of free public lectures
for the purpose of having socialism and
kindred subjects discussed from Cath
olic standpoint, and Mr. Collins, who en-
joys an enviable reputation as an orator
as well as student of economic and So
Geological subjects was selected as one
of the lecturers. His address will be ed
ucaeonal in its character and said to r
ii interest to Catholics and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
COLLINS TO TALK
ON SOCIALISM
Will Discuss Subject From Catholic
Standpoint at Princess The
atre Sunday

Peter A. Collins of Chelsea, Mass will
give a free lecture at the Princess theatre
Sunday night, March l, on the subject of
socialism from a Catholic standpoint.
Mr.. Collins is said to be a speaker of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

Total expenditures .s554 $500 $685. 2SO. "a
*Police department, s1S.619; $14,725. Fire de-
partment, s17.649; s1s3S2.
tsDue to heavier borrowing In 1913 as
compared with 1872
Note--Lioenses increased $4,000 by 3.
r. L. & p. Co. payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
Negro Run Over

Oscar Monk, a negro, was run over
and painfully, but not seriously injured
by a horse and buggy at Eighteenth
street and Avenue + last night at gao
O'clock. The buggy was driven by a
small negro boy. Monks leg was
broken and he was removed TO the
Hillman hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

siq. @ffa ue-
ss fal tti and was con-
aa uest informed men en-
~ the coal trade. His opinions
were considered so highly by some o.
the leading coal operators here that he
was often consulted about many import
ant transactions. He was a man of abun-
dant good humor and a personality was
his that made him lasting friends wher-
ever he went. His abiding optimism with
which his friends We're all impressed
lasted even until Saturday, which day
he cheerily informed some friends that
he had been cured of his asmathic trou-
Bile. In fact he was somewhat relieved
he well knew. but his friends feared
that his optimism led him to expect too
much when it came to a permanent cure.
When the news of Mr.. Rryan's death
spread over the city into the homes and
office buildings yesterday there followed
a constant stream of shocked friends to
his late home all of whom expressed their
sorrow and offered services and sympathy
to his brother and close personal friends.
Among those especially grieved Were Nor
ris and Edgar Adler, principal owners of
the Corona properties, with which Mr.
Ryan was long connected, first as vice
president and later as sales agent.
Born in Kentucky
Mr. Ryan was born in Maysville Ky,
60 years ago, and remained there until
he was IA years of age. He left there
on account of discouraging physical con-
diton, and as boy went to Vicksburg,
| thinking the balmy southern climate
would help him, which it did.
He came to Birmingham in 1884, and with
Virginia capital became identified with
the operations of the Virginia and Ala
bama Mining and Manufacturing COM
pany, of which he was general manager.
He continued to take part in the opera
tions of that company for some years,
when it was eventually sold to the Co.
roma Coal and Coke company. l.. b..
Musgrove was made president of that
company and Mr.. Ryan was made vice
president and had charge Of sales. He
early recognized as one of the best
E.iHi md most successful coal sales
nan district. His company was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
FORMAL OPENING
PRESS CLUB TODAY
Everything in Readiness for
Inspection By Members
FLORAL DECORATIONS
Two Ladies' Orchestras Will Furnish
Music-Canary Birds Placed in
the Foliage of the Roof
Garden
PRESS CLUB OPENING.

Admission to members and guests
by card only.
Hours-Fr o'clock, p. M, un-
til o'clock, p. m.
Evening From o'clock until
midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
.uuI,uAY AND
TUESDAY HOLIDAYS
Banks Will Not Be Closed
Tuesday-First Time of
Occurrence

For the first time in many years two
legal holidays have come on succeeding
days, George Washington's birthday
which will be observed today, and Mardi
Gras day, which will be observed tomor-
row
1t is not generally known that Mard
Gras day is a legal holiday, yet such is
fact in the states OF Alabama and
Louisiana. Mardi Gras day is the Tues
day preceding the beginning of Lent, or
Shrove Tuesday as it is known in the
church calendar and varies as the season
of Lent varies. hence it is that the two
holidays this year come together.
As it would be a great inconvenience to
the public for the banks of the city to be
closed for three days, Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday, the banks of the city Will
be open Tuesday for the transaction OF
ordinary business. but notes and other
banking paper falling due on Tuesday,
February "a. Will not be protested, nor
any other business, in which the legality
of the day might he brought into ques-
ton, transacted.
The period of Lent is fixed by the
change OF the moon, the date varying
thereby. While several times in the past
few years Mardi Gras day and George
Washington's birthday have come close
together. there has ben one day or more
between the two holidays until this year,
when they both come together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

The speaking will be interspersed by
vocal and instrumental selections and
VIII close by a number of five-minute
talks by volunteers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

For Weakness and Loss OF Appetite
The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC. drives out Malaria and builds
UP the system A true tonic and sure
Appetizer. For adults and children. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23

VII scussing the cost of
iieins. we could more intelli-
eHlg consider the matter if
we had before us definite in
formation ON the nrnducts of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
Cost of
Living

the earth in the form of grains, fruits, vegetables
and meats
In issuing monthly report on the country IS
business, this bank aims to give comprehensive
statement of the general crop conditions of the
country, which should prove interesting to any,
one who thinks.
We should be very glad to furnish you with
these reports each month, without charge of any
kind, and simply await your request
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
MAKES STATEMENT
ON CITY'S FINANCES
Monthly Statement Comparing Month
Given Out by City Comp
trOller's Office

The comparative receipts and expendi-
lures of the city for January 1913, and
1914. as given out by the city comptroller,
are as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-23
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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-03-13
Cannot Fix Age Of World.

The age of the world implies fixing
the date of the creation, and scientists
do not attempt to do that beyond say
ing that it must be reckoned by mil
lions of years. Many Bibles are print.
ed with the year 1904 B. C. in the
margin of the first chapter of Genesis,
indicating that as the date of the
creation of the world. 1t is only with
in comparatively recent times that
science has demonstrated beyond
doubt that the world existed millions
of years before the period formerly
assigned as the date of the creation,
and that its occupancy by man covers
a period hundreds of times as long as
that formerly accepted as the age of
the world itself The prehistoric
period means the period autedating
written history. Human records by
means of hieroglyphics which, as now
known, reach back far beyond the
period formerly accepted as the date
Of the creation of the world.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-03-13

suhordnated to the interest of the
community. The crowded housing
which the greed of real estate pro-
moters so frequently brings about in
small as well as large towns, is not
permitted under the new towp-pIan.
ming legislation. Society has rights
Whlch even the real estate agents
must respect Cities, which were for
merly built for the power and the
glory of the overload, and more lat
teriy, for the pocket of the landlord,
are to be constructed for common,
ordinary folks, the class to which most
of us belong. Life is to be preferred
above mere property
Now all this can not be brought
about in day The building of
Rome took longer, whatever its plan
ming or lack Of planning required.
Progress, remarkable progress, has
been made. The Client Congress
showed that much has been accom-
plished In less than a decade. The
reconstruction of Vienna, the working
mems houses in Germany, the max
in Paris and Brussels and Client, Gar
den City, near London, and other city
suburbs in Great Britain, are examples
OF the new but widespread movement
for better housing for town and coun-
try.
Better Housing Progress In England.
Great Britain, where conditions of
life are more nearly similar to those
In the United States, contributed the
results Of it's recent experimental leg
islation. This legislation, in substance,
was designed to simplify and cheaper
the existing procedure for acquiring
land for housing purposes and to deal
with insanitary areas and unhealthful
dwellings, to require landlords to keep
rented houses in proper repair, and to
provide for town planning. Under
this act 140 British towns have
adopted schemes of town planning to
guide their growth and developnRnt.
Farm land to the amount of 100000
acres has been purchased and upon 1t
have been installed $4,000 smallhold-
ers. Ninety per cent of this state &C
QUESTION Of land was not by compul-
sion but by voluntary agreement with
landowners. Ninety-eight per cent Of
the $4,000 Stockholders rent the land.
Only two per cent bought 1t from the
state, the others preferring to be ten
ants of the county councils. to which
is entrusted the local administration