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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Local Weather Data.
RIrmIngham. september |. I p.
Summary for August.

Station at Birmingham, Ala, tor the
month of August 1906:
Atmospheric Pressure CReduced to sea
level; inches and hundredths)-Mean,
5000; highest, 1924, date. 18th; lowest
20 .S3, date, 18TH
observation-disclosures. 3d. date 2oth'
lowest, 63, date 18th; greatest daily range,
% date, 24th; least daily range, 6, date,
Both. -
Near for this month in 1885, "a; 1896, SO;
1897 80; 1898 80; 1899 SO; 1900 80; 1901, 70;
1902, "a; 19O3,s1; 1904, Is; 1905. rs; 1906, 80.
Mean for this month for IA years. 81.
Absolute maximum for this month for
II years, 101
Absolute minimum for this month for
Average daily deficiency of this month
as compared with mean of IA years, IL.
Accumulated deficiency since January l.
1893.
Average daily deficiency since January
1, lie.
Precipitation-Total this month, 6.S4;
gr@atest precipitation In twenty-four
hours, PSI, date II and 49,
Total precipitation this month In 1880
3 10; 1896, 226; 1897, 4.49 1898, S.57 1899
2 rs: 1900, 80; 1901, 1888; 1902, 1888; 1903,
8.s5; 1904 27S 1905, 754; 1906, 6.S4,
Average of this month for IA years,
4.97.
EXCESS of this month as coiipdiou win
average of IA years, 1877.
Accumulated excess since January /,
Pa
Misunderstanding direction, southwest;
total movement, 1860 miles; average hour
" velocity, 40; maximum velocity tor
five minutes), 81 miles per hour from
southeast on the 21st.
Weather-Number of days, clear. u
partly cloudy. 20: cloudy, IL; on which
.O1 inch or more of precipitation occurred
16.
Auroras, 0; halos: solar, 0; lunar VI
hall. O. sleet o; fog, 0; thunderstorms,
O. G, 10, II, u, 10, IA, IS. 90. q, %, 26. 81.
w f. LEHMAN,
O11earva, NNaa fhar RureaI.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
MONEY COMES TO
PAY CHISOLM BOND
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK YES
TERDAY RECElPTED u. S. FIDEL-
lTY AND GUARANTY COMPANY
FOR $4,000.

Louis V. Clark & Co, agents for the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
company OF Baltimore, yesterday morning
paid to the First National bank of Biz
mingham $4,000. the amount of the bond
for Alex X. Chisolm, the defaulting pay
Ing teller. The claim of the bank for the
surety was filed on August 20, and under
the terms of the policy the bonding COM
pany was entitled to three months time
In which to pay the indebtedness. but
after investigation by a special agent the
company decided to settle the matter at
once. Accordingly yesterday morning the
local representatives received a check for
the full amount of the bond and prompt
ly turned it over to the bank, the ac
acknowledgement of which is expressed in
the following letter:
Messrs Louis V. Clark & Co. state
Agents, United States Fidelity and
Guaranty company of Baltimore, Md
City
conference.-the acknowledge recent
through your agency of your company's
check In favor of this bank for thirty
thousand $4,000 dollars. In full paw
ment of its liability as surety under
schedule bond No. 1868. upon our former
paying teller, A. r. Chisolm.
Under the terms of the policy your
company was entitled to claim three
months from the date of filing of the
claim in which to make this settlement.
1t has, however, paid the amount with
out discount, Immediately upon recent
and approval of the claim, and we desire
to express our appreciation of the prompt
ness. Yours very truly
w. P. G. HARDING,
President
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

Results of their decisions will be an
nounced at the East Lake Casino dur
ing the speaking.
For the athletic games cash prizes to
the amount of $50 will be given to be
decided by the committee in charge of
which A. F. Lindeman is chairman.
Order of Exercises.
Mr.. Neill will deliver his Grafton in
the Casino promptly at 2 o'clock. The
order of exercises will be as follows:
Invocation. the Rev, L. d. Patterson,
of Trinity M. e. church, honorary mem
Der of Trades Council.
Opening remarks. Clint C. Houston,
chairman Labor Day committee.
Address of welcome. James H. Leath,
president Trades Council.
Address on behalf of the city, Alder
man b. II. Cooper acting mayor.
Address. Ed Flynn president District
No. 20 United Mine Workers of Amer
lea.
Address. Charles p Neill, United
States commissioner of labor, orator of
the day.
The invited guests, mayor and board
of aldermen, will assemble in the lobby
of the Hillman hotel at o'clock, where
carriages will be taken for the parade.
At IL o'clock a luncheon will be ten
dered guests of the committee at the
new Florence hotel. From here spe-
cial car will convey the party to East
Lake.
Preparations have been babe by
the Labor Day committee to serve bar
becue and luncheons to the crowds In
the grove across the lake from the
Casino.
Dancing in the pavilion, beginning at
o'clock and concluding with ball
at night, Will be in charge of a special
committee.
Altogether the programme for the
day promises to be grand success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
ARRANGEMENTS MADE
FOR ANNUAL PICNIC
Camp Hardee Decides to Have outing
at East Lake on Next Thursday
Captain Ward Spoke.

Camp .Hardee met yesterday afternoon
at o'clock In the Cable nail IN is
regular semi-monthly session, First Lieut.
A. C. oxford presiding.
The main business Of the meeting was
the completion of all plans for the an
nual picnic to be held at East Lake on
Thursday, September G. The Daughters
of all chapters in Jefferson county are
invited to attend as well as the group Oh
Young ladies who belong 10 the camp
Each member of Camp Hardee Is request
cd m he on hand with well filled basket
Cont w. C. Ward made an interesting
talk on the battles of FREDERICKSBURG anu
Gettysburg. A large number OF the vet
Grams we're present and the meeting was
a highly enjoyable one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
GER MANlA PARK.
Labor Day Festivities at That Popular
Resort.

The committee in charge of the grand
Labor Day celebration to be given by the
Germania Park association at Germania
park tomorrow perfected all arrangements
at It's final meeting held yesterday. The
park has been put in excellent shape,
decorated with American colors inter
mingled with those of otner nations. The
park will oepn to the public at 10 o'clock
and from then on there will be fun and
merriment for all attending. All kinds of
refreshments will be served during the
day. The big barbecue will be ready at
an early hour. Germania park has any
number of amusements for young and old.
Dancing will be one of the features. Pro-
fessor Harms orchestra will render musi-
cal selections and will furnish music for
dancing Dancing will commence at 2
p. m. The festivities will last till late
at night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Probable Commissioner.

1t has been persistently rumored that
B. b. Conner, nominee for governor, would
appoint w. D. Nesbitt of Birmingham as
his successor on the state railroad COM
mission. When asked about the rumor last
night Mr.. Conner said, II have made no
announcement of any intention in the
matter and have certainly made no ex-
preston as to whom l will appoint. You
can say however, that I consider Mr..
Nesbitt as one of the best and most avail
able men IN the state for the position.
He made one of the finest speeches on
railroad rate reform before the railroad
commission four years ago that was ever
made in the state'
1t has been generally understood dur
ing the recent campaign for governor that
Mr. Conner would hold the office of pres
ident of the railroad commission until
next January when, in the event of his
election as governor, he would appoint
his own successor and 1t has been COM
monty believed that Mr. Nesbit would re-
ceive the appointment.
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(Communicated.)
STILES YOUNG MEN
CLUB ORGANIZED

Hon. ]. P. Stiles is the young mem
candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county.
Stiles Young Mems club has been or
ganized and the young men are joining
with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Few men in Alabama have been in
public life as long as Judge Stiles has been
whose character and reputation are as
invuluerable as the character and reputa-
tion borne by Judge Stiles.
A fearless brave. honest and upright
fudge will make a fearless. brave. honest
and upright sheriff. 1t will be compli-
ment to Jefferson county to have for its
sheriff such man as Judge Stiles.
Judge Stiles will be the next sheriff of
Jefferson county. Vote for him and help
Increase his majority.
JOEL F. WEBB,
Chairman Stiles Young Mems Club.
Ninth Floor First National Bank Bldg.
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RACE IS
WARMER THAN EVER
Second Primary PromiSeSto Be
Very Exciting
Mr.. COMER'S APPOINTMENT
1t Is Thought That He Will Name
w. D. Nesbltt His Successor as
President of the Railroad
Commission.
Mr.. COMER'S APPOINTMENT

The run over race for sheriff of Jeffer-
son county in the second primary between
J. P. Stiles and E. L. Higdon promises to
be even more exciting than was the con-
test In the regular primary, where there
were seven candidates.
The campaign has already begun and
will grow In interest every day until Sep
TENDER II, which is the date of the run
over"
A Stiles Young Mems Grub was formed
in the First National Bank building yes
terday morning. Joel F. Webb was named
temporary chairman of the organization.
Another meeting will pe held Monday
night at o'clock in ssr. webb's Of
fee for the purpose of completing the
permanent organization. About $50 MEM
bers have been enrolled, and the list IS
said to include many of the most proml-
nent young business and professional men
of Jefferson county.
Hlgdon's Supporters.
e. L. Higdons supporters and cam
paign managers are equally active, and
are getting things in shape for one of
the warmest campaigns ever waged in
this county.
Colonel Higdon's organizations will be
strengthened and his friends seem even
more enthusiastic than before.
Hines Peevy will continue as manager OF
Higdon's campaign.
The travelling men of Birmingham are
taking an active interest in the Higdon
organization, and 1t is said they will make
a concerted effort in his behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
GRAND JURY
viii Be Organized Tomorrow In Judge
Greene's Court.

On Monday morning at 10 o'clock the
grand jury will be organized by Judge
Dan A. Greene. 1t is expected that the
judges address will direct attention to II
number of matters which deeply concern
the safety of life and property in Jeffer-
son county.
There are quite number of cases to
come before the grand jury for investlga-
ton, nearly all of which have resulted
from arrests made during the vacation
months.
The criminal courts as well as the civil
courts are threatened with congestion and
the judges look forward to a strenuous
season between now and Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
RAILROAD WORLD.

rho emnIoyes of the Alabama Great
Southern shops in Birmingham yesterday
presented H. G. Griddon, retiring general
foreman of the shops, with handsome
gold watch and chain as token OF their
esteem and feeling for him.
Mr.. Grddon resigned recently and the
resignation was effective yesterday. j.
L. cantrelI, one of the other men at the
shops made a short speech of presenta-
tion when the watch was handed to Mr..
Griddon. and the latter replied briefly,
thanking the employees for their kindness
and stating that he felt deeply their EVIL
dence Of their regard.
]. C. First has been appointed station
master Of the new Union passenger sta
ton at Meridian.
Several Birmingham railroad men re-
turned yesterday from Meridian. where
they attended the formal opening of the
new Union passenger station Friday, and
the banquet given Friday night.
Col. L. B. Parsons, superintendent OF the
seaboard In Birmingham, has received a
new motor car for use on the tracks of the
railroad. The colonel can be seen nearly
any day now taking run out on the
line on his motor, which he says Is one
of the best made. 1t is capable of making
thirty-five or forty miles an hour. and
will carry four people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
New Corporations.

A petition for charter was filed in
the probate clerks office yesterday by
the Loventhal Cloak and Suit company,
which proposes to buy and sell dry goods.
wares and merchandise of various other
kinds and to carry on other like business,
to buy and sell real estate and do other
business connected with the same. The
central offices will be In Birmingham. The
authorized capital stock of the new COM
pany is placed at $4,000, but only 5000
of this amount has been paid in. The Of
ficers and directors for the first years
business are the following: B. l.. Low
enthal. president; " s. Loventhal, Sec
xetary and treasurer, and r. Marks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
new DRIVEWAY Is
ABOUT COMPLETED
BEAUTIFUL ROAD OUT IHlho
AVENUE TO SMITHS STATION
ON sollTH ENsLEY LINE HAS
BEEN MAcADAMlZED.

The work of opening and macadamizlhs
Third avenue out to Smiths station On
+be South Ensley car line, has been COM
pleted and will be opened TO inc puo'i1
a $ soon as the iron bridge Is swung aeioss
the creek at Smiths. The material Is an
on the ground and will be placed IN posi-
ton In the next few days
This new driveway connects with the
macadamized road leading through smith,
field and on out TO the State fair GROUNDS
and Ensley, and shortens the distance TO
these places. The new road will also MAKE
one of the prettiest highways leading OUT
of the city. The Improvement Is a grea'
advantage to the people living along the
road from Smiths to Fairvlew'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
RECORD OF THE COURTS

business in the court house was very
quiet yesterday. The only signs of activ-
ity shown were in the chancery court
where Chancellor Benners presided and
disposed of some cases which came be-
fore him.
City Court.
Mrs. Margaret Johns has filed suit
against the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company for $4,000 damages
for personal injuries which she alleges
she sustained at Tate station by step
ping off the car and into an excavation
beside the car line.
wallace C. Johns sues the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company for
$1,000 damages for loss of time, medical
expenses and the loss of his wife's COM
1any and services occasioned by her al
logged injuries sustained by falling into
an excavation on the car line at Tate
station.
Chancery Court.
]. w. Davidson vs.. Mrs. Melinda Ha-
maker ct ais. Chancellor made an order
allowing the complainant to amend his
bill by adding new parties respondent
and striking out others.
John b. Boddie vs. w. H. Sims ct al
Bill dismissed on motion for want Of
equity This was one Of the bills filed by
John 3. Boddie to recover certain paop-
erty in the city Of Birmingham which
the complainant alleges belonged to his
father.
r. D. Burnett Cigar company VS.. Mrs.
Mary Rensford ct al. Submitted on de-
murrer Complainant alleges that Thomas
Rensford was the husband of the respond
ent, Mrs. Mary Rcnsford, and the ia
Their of Henry Rensford Jr.; that tho
deceased, Thomas Rensford in 1903 bought
certain property on Fifteenth street and
Avenue | and that he and his wife were
named as parties In the deed to said
property. That thereafter Thomas Rens-
ford conveyed to his son. Henry Rens-
ford. Jr., his one-half interest In said
property The complainant prays the court
TO order that said property be made a
part of the estate of Thomas Rensford,
deceased. and made subject to the pay
ment of the debts of the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
probate clerks office yesterday as fol-
lows:
Sam M. Terhune of Avondale to Miss
Mamie Sims.
Lee Tyler of Mccalla to Miss Eyie
Cooper.
W. E. Edwards Of TrussvlIe to Miss
Anna Sans.
calagio Rosatta of sayre to Miss SAL
natrice Giardina.
Charles Wynn of Chattanooga to Miss
Mary e. Bradshaw.
j. H. Still of West End to Miss Lena
Bundschuh.
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RATES GRANTED FOR
HOME COMING WEEK

ing is a copy of Mr.. Richardson's let
ter:
Joseph B. Babb, Secretary, Birmingham.
Ala.
Dear Sir: Referring to previous cor
respondence.
l take pleasure in attaching hereto copy
of passenger tariff No Exc. 2906 publish
ing rates and arrangements for this oc-
casion. You will note that the rates and
arrangements are practically Identical
with those announced for the Home Com
ing in Louisville in June and Atlanta in
October.
Trusting that they will be entirely sat
isfactory to you and result in a large
attendance, / remain, yours respectfully,
JOSEPH RICHARDSON.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

Secretary Babb of the Commercial club
yesterday received a letter from Joseph
Richardson of the Southeastern Passenger
association. quoting special rates for the
Alabama Home Coming Week, He en-
closed to Mr.. Babb passenger tariff
giving the rates from all points They
are one fare for the round trip, plus 20
cents. The tickets can be extended for
thirty days by depositing them with the
ticket agent and paying an additional %
cents
The rates apply on thirty-two railroads
south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers
and east of the Mississippi river. Follow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
withdraws From the Race.

The following card was issued by Henry
p. White, candidate for the legislature,
last night
Birmingham Ala, September l, 1905.
TO the Democrats of JEFFERSON County;
Three of my distinguished fellow-demo-
Gratis who ran in the recent primary for
nomination as candidates OF the party
for representatives in the lower house Of
the legislature from this county. having
received each vote that almost entitled
them. under the rules adopted by the ex-
ecutiye committee of the county. to the
nomination. and believing that it IS to
the interest of our party that there should
be no further contest, I nave concluded
to withdraw from the race.
1 feel deeply grateful for tho vote which
I received, and desire to express, In this
public manner, my sincere thanks to my
many friends for their cordial and earn
est support. HENRY r. WHlIh.
Mr.. Sandefur Talks.
Mr.. Sandifer, campaign manager for Mr.
White, said: 1--WE have decided on Mr..
Whites withdrawal believing that the
plurality vote should have decided the
contest in the first primary. Others in
the run-off have received pluralities and
we think they should be declared the NOM
inees.
II appreciate the support that has been
given Mr.. White in the campaign. His
withdrawal from the race leaves five men
to make the race for the three places
yet to fill in the second primary-Ben F..
Barbour, Felix E. Blackburn, John T.
Glover, L. J. Haley. Jr., and Jerre King"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
Mrs. Louis s. Russell.

The remains of Mrs. Louis s. Russell
who died Friday morning at her residence
on North Fourteenth street. were sent to
Louisville last night by Shaw e. Son.
The funeral is being delayed on account
of the absence of Mrs. Russell's daughter,
who is on her way home from Europe.
The ipterment will be made In Louisville
Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02

WANTED-Bright boys to
sell and take subscriptions for
the Weekly Advance. Cash
prizes each week. Apply cir
culation department. Advance
Publishing Go.
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Escape CAPTURED.

James Hendricks, the negro who es-
capped from the county Jail one morning
last winter was captured yesterday In
Bessemer and returned to the custody of
Sheriff Burgin. The negro Is charged with
only a trivial offense
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
First Division.

John Koran, chief marshal.
George Rush. aide.
Memoli's band
Platoon of police, Chief Wier In charge.
Carriages containing speakers, invited
guests, Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
officers Of Trades council, officers of Uni
ted Mine Workers, committee on invita-
ton.
L. M. Edwards, division marshal.
Trades council float.
Maehinists, Lodge No. Z.
Bessemer Machinists lodge.
Cigarmakers' union.
brotherhood of Railway Carmen.
Allied Printing Trades council.
Typographical union No. 1O4
Printing Pressmen's union.
brotherhood Of Bookbinders.
Garment Workers union.
Journeymen Tailors union.
Bartenders' league
Brewery Workers union.
Association Of Theatrical Employees.
Journeymen Horseshoers' union.
Amalgamated Association of Steel and
Iron Workers.
Commercial Photographers union.
Retail Clerks association.
BARRIERS union.
Iron Molders union.
Pattern Makers union.
Boilermakers' union.
Coppersmiths' union.
Second Division.
Band.
w. w. Bradbury. marshal
Structural Trades alliance.
Steel Metal Workers union.
Electrical linemen.
Painters and Decorators union.
Paper Hangers union.
Plumbers and Steam Filters union.
brotherhood OF Electrical workers
brotherhood of Hosting engineers
Railway Equipment painters.
Structural Iron Workers union.
Lathers union
Plasterers' union.
Building Laborers union.
Third Division.
Band.
Ed Mitten, marshal.
United Mine Workers of America.
Miscellaneous trades.
Merchants floats.
Prizes and Judges.
number of cash prizes for union
floats, uniforms and membership in
line will be awarded as follows:
Union having the best and most ap
propriate float. first prize, SIS; second
price. so.
Union having largest number of
members in line, SIS.
Union of fifty members and over
having largest percentage of member
ship in line, SIS.
Union having the most appropriate
craft uniform, SIS.
Union having the neatest uniform,
SIS.
Union having best marching order.
SIS
The committee which will act as
judges of these prizes consists of the
city editors OF the three daily papers.
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Negro Drops Dead.

Gus Morgan, negro employed at the
Vanderbilt furnace at North Birmingham,
dropped dead yesterday afternoon at the
corner of Second avenue and Twenty-fifth
street. Heart failure was the cause of his
death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
j. C. Nelson se.

j. c. Nelson, ST., died suddenly at his
home, 9oS South Twentieth street, last
night about $3.50 o'clock from acute indI-
gestlon. No funeral arrangements had
been made last night.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Anneta GIpson.

Mrs. Anneta GIBSON, aged 81 years, died
Friday night at her residence in West
End. She is survived by a husband and
an infant child. The remains were sent
to New Orleans last night by the Gaudln
Undertaking company for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
H0STETTER'S
ST0MhfH RITTERS

has been pronounced the perfect med
icine" by thousands of grateful people
during its SO years experience. 1t
cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, costive-
ness, Female Ills or MaIarlal Fever.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September L-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Sunday
Monday showers and slightly cooler; light
south winds.
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Hebrew Aid Society.

The first meeting of the Ladies' Hebrew
Aid society will be held this Sunday aft
ernon at p. m. at Temple Emanuel.
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IF YOU DELAY
TOO LONG

in obtaining a bottle of Hostetter's
Stomach Btters when the Stomach,
Liver or Bowels are in bad shape you
only prolong your suffering. Get It
todav
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WANTED.

WANTED.
Good male stenographer who
can assist in office. Jemison
r. E. & I. Co
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e. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakera

Green Undertaking Company.