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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
East Lake Casino.

The Wills Musical Comedy company, well remembered by local play patrons since their engagement here last season, comes to East Lake Casino for fortnight s stay beginning tonight at S:90 D. m.
 The company in it's entirety numbers more than twenty persons. Most of the old favorites have been retained, including John B. Wills, James Leslie, Walter $. Wills Dick Thomas, Kate Helston, Lilly Adams, Margaret Muller and the sweet singer, Margaret shannon. Two bills will be presented each week during the en- gagement. The offering for tonight, Tues day and Wednesday will be the tuneful musical absurdity, Tn Atlantic City" This will be followed during the last half of the week by the ever popular, Two Old Cronies."
 Following is an excerpt from the Mobile Register:
 "rhe Wills Comedy company presented "The chorus Girl' at Monroe Park The atre last night and the performance was witnessed by a large audience and thor oughly enjoyed. James Leslie, T. B. Wills and Miss Lily Adams, the latter in the title role, won much applause and all the musical numbers were well received"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09

God. It is no hard matter to give up some things we care nothing for. But 1t means something to surrender all. One man gives all his privileges to swear when he gets mad. another reserves his daily dream, another holds out theatre, another cards and another the ballroom. But there are few who will sell out In the absolute, "all that they have" Hence the shallow piety, the unsatisfactory life of many. There Is a reserve, a pretence, at the very base of their profession.
 Took All in Each Case.
 We are not told Just how much they sold nor just how much 1t brought. They simply sold all and gave all It is not the muchness of our sacrifice but the allness that gives 1t meaning and value. Whether the great possessions of the rich young man or the price of Peters old fish basket too rotten to be well mended, 1t took all In each case. But all be little or much is all that is required.
 The Aim In Religious Life.
 One of the men was not only seeking pearls but he was seeking "goody pearls" he was seeking the best and was willing to invest all he had in the best.
 The life aim should be of the highest type. This requires sacrifice and effort. Perfection does not come to men by ac- cident. We do not pick up the Christian braces as we do pennies which have been dropped by accident. The graoes do not come down like the autumn nuts. rattling the boughs to let us know they are com Ing. But we come to perfection by the scriptural process, selling all, giving all and seeking to make our calling and election sure.
 And we find just what we seek. If we are satisfied with low or small attain ment in religious life we will have Just that and nothing more. But if we seek the highest and best we shall find what we seek "He that seeketh fndeth." And our own religious condition will determine our estimate of others. We see as we are. That is what Is meant by the apostles words, "We shall see Him as He is "We shall be like Him." That Is we shall be filled with God and hence can see God.
 Let us aspire to the highest in Chirs- tian life Let us press toward that purity of life through which we shall see God.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
 POSTOFFICE CLERKS
Strong Effort Will Be Made to Bring the 1908 National Convention to
 Birmingham.

Branch 52e United States National As socfation of Postoffice Clerks, met yes terday morning at Il o'clock in the court room in the federal building and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: R. F. Hogan, president; F. M James vice president; J. c. Deitz, sec retary; G. N. :iowle, treasurer; board of directors s. D. Harris. Claude Cum ningham, E. O. Howle, Herman Byrd and w. M. Brown L. R. Sewell, ser geant at arms.
 After the regular election of officers, the question of representation at the na- tional convention of the association that Is to be held in Savannah beginning September ', was discussed and G. M. Howle was elected as delegate from the local branch. It was also decided that the local branch would endeavor to get the convention of 1908 to come to this city, and plans were immediately put on foot to work with this end in view. The delegate to Savannah will be instructed to make st.ong pull for Birmingham on the floor of the convention. It is prac- tically certain that the convention of 1907 will go to some northern city, but the local members of the organization are quite hopeful that they will succeed in getting the 1908 convention for Bir- mingham. Should they succeed, it will bring something like 300 or 600 delega tes to the city besides many visitors. It is felt that it will be a great advertisement for Birmingham. The Commercial club will be asked to aid in the movement
 The local branch of the association is reported to be in a most prosperous con dition. It has something over forty mem- bers and is one of the strongest divisions in the state. With the addition of the new clerks that will soon be put on, at the postoffce it will probably have the largest membership of any branch in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
LIVE CONTEST IN
 TRADES COUNCIL
The Nominations for Office Are
 Now Announced
.ELEC TON TWO WEEKS OFF
President Andy Marx Declines Re-elec- tion-RalIroads Grand One Fare For Round Trip For Labor
 Labor Day Celebration.

Indications point to a warm contest for honors in the Birmingham Trades Coun- cil at the semi-annual election of officers. Nominations were made at the meeting yesterday afternoon and the final vote and installation will take place the fourth Sunday of this month Following are the nominees
 For president, J. E. Jacob of the Iron Moulders' union and James H. Leath of the Typographical union.
 For vice president, T. w. Lloyd, A. B. Duffee. George V. Hess.
 For secretary, James B. Drake.
 For treasurer, Mrs. M. Wise.
 For press reporter c. Houston.
 For trustees, Andy Marx, ". J. Me- Carty and L. K. Scherry
 For doorkeeper. George B. Rush.
 For sergeant-at-arms G. E. Harris.
 For delegate to American Federation of Labor, George V. Hess and Andy Marx.
 President Marx, who is completing his third term, declined to stand for re-elec- ton.
 Labor Day.
 The Labor Day committee reported that the Southeastern Passenger association had granted a rate of one fare for the round trip within a radius of 100 miles upon all railroads entering Birmingham and that the largest crowd ever seen in the city upon a similar occasion would be here on Monday, September 3. Elaborate preparations are being made for celebrat- ing this event.
 An interesting debate arose over the report of the grievance committee, which had to do with autonomy of affiliated unions, in which the importance of more united action between trade organizations of kindred crafts was urged.
 It was reported that contributions were coming in from local unions to pay off the indebtedness on the home of the late delegate, Harry Markey.
 Credentials were presented by the fol- lowing delegates:
 Painters and Decorators No. 57--W. w. Bradbury, W. l.. Jones, J. D. Blythe J. A. Hynds
 Barbers; No. s3-D. Harris, T. Stone. l.. K. Scherry, J. A. Milligan, Victor To- rina.
 Journeymen Plumbers No. 91--Orin Vick Henry Forstman, Frank R. Heck, J. F. Boatenriter, Joe Mandurat
 Bricklayers No. 1-J. E. Spencer. c. o. Jacobs, John Jeff and Tony Pitts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
BEAvERs' OFFICIAL ORGAN.
It VIII Be Known as Bessemer Edl-
 ton-Rountree Honored.

w. II. Fruitticher supreme organizer of the Beavers will publish The Beaver. the official organ of the order. The first number will be dated July 20, and be known as the Bessemer edition. Birmingham Dam No. at It's last meet Ing initiated eight new members and elected forty-six to be initiated at the next meeting. Supreme President Frank r. Conway of Mobile issued the follow ing circular letter:
 Mobile Ala, July ,, 1906. MT. Charles Pfiester, Secretary No. 3 Steiner Building, Birmingham, Ala. Dear Sir and Brother-I take pleasure in appointing J. A. Rountree past president, and you will have him enroll ed on your records, as such with all the honors of other past president Yours fraternally,
 F. F. CONWAY,
 Supreme President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09

Fourth district. After this the late Judge John Moore was elected by the democrats in place of Craig as circuit judge Some time In the S0s Gen. Charles M. Shelley, through ballot box manipulation. was sent to Congress by the Fourth district. George H. Craig, who was supported by the ne- groes, prosecuted a successful contest, but Shelley under some agreement, where by the confirmation of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, or lieutenant general. was made after the failure of Grant and Ward. re- tained the seat up to within four days of the termination of that Congress.
 George H. Craig was seated and drew the two years salary of s10.OOO and con- test fees then allowed of several thousand dollars. Now these fees are much less. forgot to say that the first democratic legislature after the war abolished the criminal court to get rid of the negro judge Rhoddy Thomas and created the city court of Selma as 1t is today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
PosToFFIcE CLERKS.
Twelve Men to Be Added Soon-ln-
 crease in Business.

That the business of the Birmingham postoffce Is steadily growing is attested by the increase that is being made in the number of clerks employed. Twelve new clerks will be added during the course )f the present month. which will bring the total up to nearly eighty. These clerks will be chosen from the list of those who have successfully passed the civil service examinations recently held in this city.
 In 1900 only twenty clerks were employed in the Birmingham postoffice. Reckoning the business by the number of clerks em- pioyed. this would give a fourfold in- crease in the course of six years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
That Is Always a Glad Hand that Carries the Bank Book"

Office hours from s a. m. to s ?. m.
 every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
The Divine Regime.
Both Active Men.

Going back to the two men. The one was digging when he found the treas ure The other was seeking when he found the pearl. Neither wealth nor pow ertv has any moral quality per se. But character comes to a man through con duct and success through effort And what treasures lie In reach of the poor est in the various realms of life. How often has the child of obscurity dug up, and through, and out of the mightiest ob- stacles and brought himself into large nlace his efforts and his conduct mak- ing him superior to opposing forces and bring him to princely prominence among men.
 And in the gospel field all are equal. There may be inequality elsewhere but there is none here. The word of God is precious and powerful In the peasants s cottage as in the palace of the king The sons of Zion are as sweet in the humble homes as in the mansion of the great. The Sweet By and By is just ss acceptable to God from the heart of the plowboy, as he plods the furrow barefoot, as from the great cathedral organ and the well trained choir.
 Essentials Free to All.
 The air we breathe and the water. with out which we cannot live, are without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
THE WEATHER

Washington, July S.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Showers Monday and probably Tuesday; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-09
The following resolutions were received:

The following resolutions were received:
 Whereas, the local dams of the 1nde- pendent Order of Beavers, have always directly or indirectly taken an interest In the welfare of our institution. and
 Whereas, we. together with other school children were the recipients of very pleasant outing from them at East Lake park Friday, June 23; be 1t
 Resolved That we, the student body of the Alabama Boys Industrial school, do hereby express our thanks and ap- preciation to the Independent Order of Beavers of the Birmingham district for said outing.
 Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the general secretary of said Independent Order of Beavers, and that A copy be sent the Boys Banner for publication.
 Neal Lamar chairman: Tim Parish. John Stearns, Howard Smith. Howard McGreger, committee.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25

dents direction with Senators Tillman and
Bailey regarding the court review feature.
lie concluded that there was nothing in the
Conversation between the senator's aud
himself which bound the president to any
particular amendment.
A final statement was made by Sena'
tor Tillman in the senate May 10.
The point OF the statement and Senator
Tillman's additional remarks was again to
maintain that the president had taken the
initiative In opening negotiations with the
democrats, that he had used the disputed
language in regard 10 Senators Foraker,
Knox and Spooner, and that ian absolute
agreement both as to the form and the sub
stance Of court review amendment was
reached between Attorney. General Moody
and Senators Tillman and Bailey. Beyond
this Senator Tillman contented himself with
few brief remarks abiding to the obvious
absurdity Of the idea that he, who was
known to have a personal antipathy for MT
Roosevelt, would initiate negotiations with
the president. He emphasized the fact that
he did not in any way initiate the negotia'
tons with the president regarding the dem
ocratc support for the railroad rate bill and
that he did not ask Senator Chandler to go
to the White house.
Another outburst in connection with
this incident was caused May 10, by
the publication, in certain New York
and Chicago newspapers, of reflections
upon the integrity of Senator Bailey
in his relations with the presidential
democratic alliance for an effective rate
bill A certain memorandum sent by
ex-senator Chandler to the president
was given out to the newspapers and
so twisted as to make it seem to be
warning that Bailey was plotting
treachery to the alliance and was really
working with Aldrich for the railroads.
In his comment upon these articles Sen
ator Bailey declared that if the oeeu-
pant of the White house was fit for his
Office the man who had inspired them
should lose his position, and that If he
held his position it would be proof that
he had inspired them with the presi-
dent s approval. To this he significant
" added, measuring his words, Il de-
nounce the man who inspired the state,
ment as an unqualified, deliberate and
malicious liar, whoever he may be and
however high the Office he may hold. =
Senator Tillman repudiated the sug
gestion that he had ever been suspicious
of Bailey's good faith and submitted
to the senate a letter from ex-senator
Chandler containing a convincing state
ment and copy of the memorandum in
question showing conclusively that the
whole story was tissue of falsehood.
Mr.. Bailey showed, with strong circum-
stantial evidence, that the reflections
upon him must have been inspired from
someone in Mr.. Roosevelt's official
household. He believes it to be merely
manufactured excuse for the presi-
dents deserving the democratic alli-
ance. 1t was proved that the memo
randum was sent April II and that
subsequent conferences were held be,
tween Bailey and Attorney-General
Moody, so that the president could not
have considered that note as impeach-
ing Mr.. Bailey's integrity.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
In Memory of Deacon Thompson.

The meeting in the Congregational
chapel Friday evening took the form
of a service in memory of the late Dea-
con Charles f. Thompson. Rev. ii. II.
Miles gave brief history OF Mr..
Thompson s connection with the church
as shown by the records and spoke of
his prominence in the general work OF
the denomination, saying that In Con
pregational circles Deacon Thompson
was better known than Brattleboro.
Mr.. Miles mentioned the fact that Mr..
Thompson had joined the church IN
1852. had been treasurer OF benevo-
lences for 46 years, deacon for 81 years
and superintendent of the Sunday
school at different periods since 1857.
In closing the speaker paid warm
tribute to Mr.. Thompson 8 steadfast de-
yotion to the local church.
DR.. H. D. Holton spoke OF Mr..
Thompson as a neighbor, friend and
citizen during their acquaintance OF
over 40 years. Clarke G. Fits spoke
of his connection with public affairs
and of matters Of Importance to Brat.
tleboro, especially the Brattleboro 4
Whitehall railroad. H. H. Thompson
smoke of Deacon Thompson s connection
with the Sunday school from his first
service through the long years OF
faithfulness, and L. +. Adams referred
to his work in the church and society
especially in the matter of raising funds
to pay expenses and make improve
ments. At the close Of the meeting il
was voted to secure portrait OF Dea
son Thompson to hang in the chapel.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting Will Be Held in Brat
tlahoro Next Tuesday.

Tho annual meeting of the Vermont
Library association will be held in the
chanel Of the Centre Congregational
eburcb next Tuesday. There will be
business session at $50 followed by a
discussion under the auspices of the as.
soo;at;on and the state library commits.
sion and in the evening at s clock
Mss Caroline Maria Hewins. librarian
of the Hartford, Conn, public library
s;nca 1892 will deliver an address. Miss
Hewins Is regarded as an authority in
bar nrofession. especially in regard to
tba Fading of children, and it is ear
nastlv desired that all interested in IL
hrary or educational work should hear
ber
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
State Tennis Tournament.

The Vermont state tennis tournament
will be played on the courts of the Old
Pine golf club in st. Johnsbury be-
ginning Tuesday, Aug. Z. The advan-
faqes of the club house and golf course
will be extended to visiting players,
the hotels of the town will offer special
rates and the committee Of arrange
ments will provide social features for
tbe week Of the tournament. A hand
some silver cup was given by the Old
Pine club last year to be held by the
player who wins the championship for
three years. The present holder OF the
trophy is Semp Russ of San Antonio,
Texas. Particulars in regard to the
tournament may be had on application
to Arthur G. Sprague, secretary, st.
Johnsbury, Vt.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
o,rARRH A GERM DISEASE.
...,so Air Medicated by Hyomei and
Kill the Germs.

tbot physicians and scientists
(hI'Uo%rsoliy agree that catarrh is a
disease, the reason for the fail
n" ,be fashioned stomach-dos'
r " his trouble is readily seen.
~ IN the discovery of Hyomei, n
im n,nt which cures catarrh by fill
Tho air you breathe with germ
|E;ng and healing medication, stats.
u" Showed that at least 81 out OF
'.y hundred persons in this state
reg sngorinp from catarrh of some
(lu Although Hyomei has been
a%n only few years, the remark.
~ results following its use are shown
/" ,he much smaller percentage of
! % y" who suffer with catarrh today.
SsV treatment with Hyomei is very
ip and pleasant; a small inhaler
m p with every outfit and three or
Nv times day Hyomei is breathed
ua,gb this, making the air at that
|mo like that found on the mountains
n"ro the pine forests give off their
ngropt and healing balsams.
i3seJ in this way, Hyomei penetrates
V tSe most remote cells of the nose,
.'at and lungs, absolutely killing all
.Oyrb,l germs and effecting a com
|ete and permanent cure of the dis
Tho complete outfit costs but one
[ilor while extra bottles can be OBJ
i"od for 50 cents. George E. Greene
- seen such remarkable results from
r. nse of Hyomei that he sells it un-
4, an absolute guarantee that it costs
Etbipr unless it cures.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
Baseball Notes.

The Athletics will appear in their
new purple and black suits tomorrow.
Athol defeated Keene, N. H., at
Athol, Mass, Saturday afternoon by
score of 5 to 2. Bergeron and BROOKS,
the Hinsdale battery, did much to win
the game for Athol, Bergeron allowing
but two hits off his delivery.
The Athletics will have the strong
Claremont, n. H., team as an opponent
tomorrow afternoon on the island
Claremont is always represented by a
speedy bunch of ball tossers ana tne
local boys will have to go to their limit
to maintain their winning streak.
Hildreth IS printers went to Will
Evansville Saturday afternoon and won
from the town there Ny score OF 10 TO
8, All of the type-handlers were clever
with the stick, while the work OF the
Clune brothers in the points, OF san,
ders at second and Of johnson at third
contributed largely to the result. FOL c1
Williamsville the Williams brothers dlo
the best work.
The Dartmouth Ineligibles will be the
baseball attraction next "Wednesday
Memorial day. This team, which Is
composed of Dartmouth students barred
from playing on the varsity nine on ac,
count Of athletic regulations, will
meet the Athletics in two contests, one
in the morning at 1880 and the secona
in the afternoon at $50. Among the
good men on the Ineligibles are Unlac
who will be manager and captain OF
the Montpelier-Barre team IN the
Northern league this season, Schildmll
Ter. former Brattleboro boy who
PLAYED three years on the Andovel
academy team, and Hazelton who was
one of Dartmouth s star men last sea
son.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
WINNING STREAK KEPT UP.
Brattleboro Trims Bellows Falls in One
Sided Game.

Brattleboro won from Bellows Falls
Saturday afternoon by a score OF 10
10 4. 1t was so easy. The curves OF
"Miken Pierce held no difficulties for
the local sluggers, who laced out IL safe
ones during the course of the contest
and made nearly as many bases on the
errors of the visitors Only four hits
were made off Cooley's delivery but
this was largely because the local pitcn'
er threw them "too wide. lie aeau'
headed 10 men to first but managed TO
strike ont IL in the intervals. The
game was of little interest to the spec,
tators for the reason that the visitors
balloon ascension took place in the
second inning and the lead which Brat,
tleboro secured then put the result OF
the game on ice. March, R. Allen and
Trendall captured the batting honors'
The score:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
Pre-Memorial Day Exercises.

The pupils of the high school will
hold pre- Memorial day exercises in the
high school room Tuesday morning at
10 clock, and in the afternoon at 2.45
the pupils of grades 5 to 9 inclusive
will unite in the following program at
the same place:
song-Our Country We Will Ever Love,
All Grades
scrinture and PRAYER. Rev. A. H. Webb
Song-The Last March,
Grade VI, High School
Heroes. Mildred Miller
Mustered Out, Harriet Emerson
Song-Rest to the Brave, =.
Grades VI. and VII, Canal Street School
The Banner Betsey Made, Sanford Smith
Song-The Flag of Our Country,
Grade ", High School
Bay Billy, Edna fra'1
Heroes of Peace, Harold olouse
Song of Peace,
49, Grades VII and VIII, High School
His Mothers Song, Margaret Lawson
Union and Liberty, Reginald Blatherwick
Song-The Flag They Loved SO Well,
Grade TX.
Nothing hut Flags, Leonard Pierce
Barbara Frietchie, Gladys Hastings
Flag Salute, Scnoois
Song--Raise the Flag,
Grade ", Canal Street School
Short addresses,
Principal E. B. Smith, Rev. E. Q. 5. osgood
Song-America, Audience and SCHOOLS
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-25
Agents Wanted.

We want the Calfskins, Hides, Sheep
Pelts, Tallow, Bones, etc., collected IN
your vicinity.
Can't you arrange to purchase these
goods for us this springf We will fur
nish the cash with which to buy; we
will also furnish tags, advice sheets,
taking off directions, cloth posters to
enable you to advertise the business,
ETC., etc.
We pay highest cash prices and keep
our customers thoroughly posted on the
condition of the market and pay the
freight.
To any one writing us and mention
ing this paper, we will mail full par
ticulars. Address,
CARROLL s. PAGE. Hyde Park, vt.