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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
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ITALIAN DEMocRATTC CLUB.

The formal opening Of the new club house of the Eleventh District Italian Democratic club will be held next Thursday evening at the clubs new quarters, 5sS Grand avenue.
 The club has been in existence but three months, but has grown rapidly the present membership being 25O, the treasury shows 2 substantial amount on hand for current expenses.
 The condition is dut to the very able leadership of it's officers who are as follows: President, Louis Toscano; vice president, Pietro Romano; treasurer, Louis Coppola; secretary, Frank Rienzi
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

The sixteenth annual ball of Div:s on No. :, A. o. H., will be he'd il Music hall, Wednesday evening, January p.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

The meeting of the New Haven B r1 club is postponed until Wednesday evening, December IS, because of tho extra rehearsal of the New Haven Or atcrio society tomorrow night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

A vaudeville show and dance will be given by Russell circla, No. 1, Daugh- ters of Isabella, in Music hall, Tuesday evening, January 21.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
PERFECT TAILORING.

A clever clothing sales man may be able to con vince you that q hand-me- down fits yoU-until you have worn 1t 6 fcW titnes, and then-wen, you will probably wish you had or dered a suit of us, made especially fer you-onc that always looks dressy and fits you to perfection.
 We guarantee our gar ments 10 fit. wear and keep shape, and, if not sat- isgactoPy, your money back. -
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

ters of Isabella in Music hall, Tuesday evening, January q.
 The meeting of the New Haven B ra club is postponed until Wednesday evening, December IS, because of tho extra rehearsal of the New Haven Or atcrio society tomorrow night.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Firss Methodist Episcopal church o'nor ot College and Etm streets, w.ll serve a turkey supper this evening, from 6:S) to o'clock.
 New Haven Rebecca ledge, No. B. an nounecs @ social whist to which the pubic are invited, this even ng, a. their lodge rooms Cdd Fellows hall, Crown street, playing to commence at S;90 o'clock
 The ladies of the Howard Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, Eovard avenue corner Fourth strees will g ve Q supper ol this evening, in the cnugcA parlors. Supper will be served at 5 D. o'clock. A good social time IS an nounced
 The residence of the late Lyndc liar : rison in Eillhouse avenue is to be al- tered and remoleled Tor Helen Bene- dict, the new owSer Inc work WI hc done under the supervision of Ar chitect L. w. Robinson.
 A four-nights' fair will be given by the Music Hall Amusement ass9c!ation starting this evenlnG A prize waltz will take place Friday evening and on ly those can enter who have nsyer ,a- ken prize in any of the previous waltzes given by this association. Pfot. Kelly will act as judge.
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 The Ladies guild Of St Johns P, D, church, of which Mrs smith Weed is president, w.ll hold It's annual Christ mas sale in the guild rooms, corner of Orange and Humphrey, streets this afternoon from ? to o'clock. There will be tables of fancy and useful arti- cles and homemade cakes and candles Tea will also be served.
 The Jenny Wren club of Montowese will give supper in the church par lors Thursday evening, December 12 at 6 o'clock Supper win be charged for according to your height two cents per foot. All will be invited at E o'clock to take an automobile ride, also progressive games and a social time will be enjoyed by all
 The Ladies Friday Afternoon club ot Montowcse will meet with Mrs. Nor. mona Robinson Friday, December is at 2:3O o'clock Subject, life of D c Mitchell,' by Mrs w R, Haggett Readings from the works of D. c. Nit chell by Mrs. George B. Lakesaie.
 There will be meeting of the West vile w. c, T. U at the home of Ms Laura N. Steele, Westvllle, this even ing, at 8 o'clock A matter of vital i'm portance to the welfare of the union i' to be considered, and a full attend ance of members and friends is Ge sired.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

The Ladies Aid society of the Firs, Methodist Episcopal church, 90 nor o- College and E,m streets, w.ll serve a turkey supper this evening, from 6:S] to 8 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
BRIEF MENTION

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

The Ladies Friday Afternoon club of NIontowcse, will meet with Mrs Nor mona Robinson Friday December fs, at 2:3O o'clock Subject, life of D, G. Mitchell,' by Mrs w R. Haggett. Readings from the works of D c. Nit chell, by Mrs George B. Lakesaie.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

New Haven Rebecca ledge, No 3, an- nounaos @ social whist to which the pubic are invited, this even ng, a.. their lodge rooms, Cdd Fellows hall, Crown street, playing to commence a. S:90 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

There will be meeting of the West vile w. c, T. U. at the home of Ms. Laura N. Steele, Westville, this even ing, at o'clock A matter of vital i'm portance to the welfare of the union is to be considered, and full attend ance of members and friends is Ge- sired.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

The ladies of the Howard Avenue Methodist Episcopal church Toward avenue corner Fourth strees will ve Q supper ol this evening, in the chugc1 parlors. Supper will be served at $ g. o'clock. A good social time is an nourced.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

A four-nlghts' fair will be given by the Music Hall Amusement assoc.ati2n, starting this evenlnG 4 prize waltz will take place Friday evening and on ly those can enter who have nayer ,a- ken prize in any of the previous waltzes given by this association. Psoi. Kelly will act as judge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

The residence of the late Lyndc liar rison in Hillhouse avenue is to be al- tered and remoleled for Helen Bene- dict, the new owser The work WI hc done under the supervision of Ar chitect L. w. Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Nuggets From Success Magazine.

The ability to work ones woes up into fun Is the art of arts. What a trernen- dous advantage one has who can do this who can laugh at his misfortunes.
 We grow into the likeness of the thing we habitually contemplate.
 Find out what your employer least likes to do and do 1t for him.
 Always try a man with trifes before you trust him with treasures.
 Doing one's best at each moment is all there is of life.
 Do not hang q dismal picture on your wall. and do not deal with sables and gloom in your conversation.
 Rectitude is only the confirmed habit of doing what is right.
 There are a hundred ''successfur' men for one that is contented.
 Beware of looking at sin, for at each view 1t is apt to become better lock- ing.
 There is an expansive fierce in beauty which broadens and enriches life.
 Other things equal. it is the noblest man or woman who puts the highest and noblest estimate upon others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24

views with officials to show the appalling abuse of liquor in Maine. He explained the politics of Maine and how, under pro- hibiton, whisky was so freely sold Pub lie sentiment permitted the law to be violated. After giving his experience in Maine MT. Milliken told of his visit to Kansas, where conditions were about as deplorable as in the big New England state. In Leavenworth, he said, saloons were wide open on Sunday. He said that more liquor was sold there on Sunday than was sold in Birmingham on any week day. Someone in the crowd asked: "Is Leavenworth dry?"
 Tt is supposed to be dry" was the an- swer, ''but it is the wettest town you will ever see.'
 MT. Milliken said prohibtionists were trying to throw mud on the statements made by Dabbs and Mcdonald. But" said he, eff you cannot take the word of two of the best known and most re- spected citizens of Jefferson county then there is no use in trying to prove any thing. The prohibitionists are bringing one man here from Maine to tell you that prohibition does prohibit; bringing oni man to impeach the verdict of two of your best citizens.
 Why no city the size of Birmingham has prohibition. It Is all right for coun- try towns to try prohibition. But If the experiment was tried in a great city like Birmingham the results would be simply terrible It would have more sots than Portland or Bangor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
PRELIMINARY TRIAL
 OF KEY BROTHERS
GREAT INTEREST IS MANIFEST ED IN THE PROCEEDINGS AND LEADING ATTORNEYS OF THE CITY ACT AS COUNSEL.

Meridian, Miss, October 23.-(special)- The preliminary examination of Frank and Webb Key, charged with the murder of w. J. Davis in this city on the night of October 15, was begun this morning be- fore Justice of the Peace w. M. Stone at the city hall in the presence of 400 or bOO people, friends of the slayers and slain. The day was consumed in nearing wit nesses for the prosecution and court ad- iourned at D. m. to resume the case to- morrow morning.
 District Attorney J. H. Currle Is as- signed with w. N. Ethridge, Sr., for the state, while the defendants are looked after by Witherspoon & Witherspoon. While the defense has as yet introduced no witnesses, it is clear from the cross examination of the state witnesses that self-defense will be the plea in justifca- tion of the shooting, special stress being laid upon the fact that Davis had pistol in his upper inside coat pocket, and one time placed his hand in that neighbor- hood before he fell
 The father and brother of Davis were both present, were the father and brother of the Key boys. The former eX- pressed more regret than sentiment over the tragedy, saying that they would raise no objection to the prisoners being re- leased on ball if the evidence warrant ed 1t.
 The undertaken who prepared Davis' body for burial was the first witness. He described the location andF character or the wounds and his testimony was fol- lowed by that of several eye witnesses of the shooting who agreed that Frank and Webb Key began firing on Davis as soon as he drew near them, and that the nre was not returned.
 In the circuit court today the custer proceedings against the police of the city designed to vacate every appointment on the ground of it's non-conformity with the law were heard. Judge Cochran re- served his decision until tomorrow, when court will adjourn for the term with a clear docket.
 The stockholders of the Meridian Ter minal company held their annual meeting here today and elected the board Of dl- rectors that is to serve during the ensu- ing year. Only two changes were made In the personnel of the board. The new board is composed of the following: President D. D. Curran of the North eastern and Alabama and Nicksburg, Vice President F.. l.. Russell of the Mo. bile and Ohio and Southern, Superintend- ent & E. Flanagan of the Northeastern, Superintendent R. E. Boswell of the Ala bama Great Southern and General Super intendent 1T. E. JIutchns of the Southern. After the stockholders meeting the di- rectors met to reorganize, electing the following officers: D. D. Curran, presi- dent: w. J. Kelleher of the Northeast ern, secretary; MT. Tacon of the Mobile and Ohio, treasurer; l.. A. Jones of the Northeastern. controller; s. R. Prince of the Mobile and Ohio, general counsel. During the stockholders meeting reports from the various officers of the company on the work of the past year were re- ceived and filed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
BEACHEY WINS RACE.
Capt. Thomas Baldwin Finishes Third
 With the Arrow.

St. Louis, October 23-Sailing to wind ward and return over a course measuring one mile and a half from start to finish. Lincoln Beachey of Toledo, O., today won the dirigible balloon or airship race which marked the close of the St. Louis aeronautic carnival of 1907. The prize was 5000. In his "Beachey Airship" cigar shaped affair, propelled by four cylinder gasoline motor. the winner cov- cred the distance in I minutes and 40 seconds.
 Jack Dallas, in the "Strobel Airship,' a sistre craft to the Beachey, won second place with time record of minutes and 10 seconds, while Capt. Thomas Bald win of New York in the California Ar row. was third in minutes and . seconds A fourth competitor, the Comet" entered by Charles Baysdorfer of Omaha, Neb.. and sailed by Horace Wild did not complete the first trial course, the motor breaking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Photographers Hold Meetinq.
172e SECOND AVE.

Milwaukee, Wis. October 2S,-About 50 delegates are here to attend the special convention of the International Telegraph ers' union this afternoon. Former Pres ident Small was absent. He desgnates the convention as irregular, but says he will attend one in June next. In calling this convention Small says the union is putting the power fin the hands of two men, Percy Thomas and Daniel l.. Rus7 sell of New York, who gave 2O00 votes. Several important matters of interest to the strikers will be considered in execu- tive session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24

pany. MT. Moffett is southern man and an expert. On Tuesday afternoon the employees at Thomas waited on MT. Moffett and presented him with case of silver as an expression of their esteem and good will. The recipient was taken completely by surprise aud received the gift. thanking the givers in a feeling manner He sewers his connection at Thomas much to the re- gret of both employees and officers of the company, and their respect and good wishes follow him in his new field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Woman Gets Heavy Damaues.

New York. October 23.-Shortly after midnight this morning the jury in the case of Mrs. Ellen F. Kenyon Warner who sued Dr. Flavius Packer anu Dr. Sidney D. Wilgus in the supreme court at New City, Rockland county, for s5O,O damages because they adjudged her in- sane and caused her commitment to the Middleton insane asylum. rendered yer diet for the plaintiff Mrs. Warner. who is a well known author and educator, is awarded verdict of $25,00O. The jury found that she was sane and rational on July 13 1904, when she was exam- ined by the two alienists and that they were negligent in making their exam- ination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Tax on University Property.

Washington, October 23.-An appeal 10 the supreme court of the United States was filed today by the attorney general of Tennessee for the circuit court of the United States for the middle district of the state in the case of J. R. Jetton, revenue agent of the state, against the University of the South. The case in- wolves the right of the state to tax in- movements on the real estate owned by the university. but which improvements belong to other persons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Local and Personal.
Roosevelt Reaches Home.

Washington October 23.-President Roosevelt reached the White House from his southern trip this afternoon. His special train came in over the Southern railway at o'clock, exactly on schedule time The trip from Lynchburg, where the last speech was delivered, was with out incident, the President spending the time in reading and conversing with friends. To those who met him at the station 1t was notable that he had added several deeper shades to the lfonze of Aountenance acquired during the summer months at oyster Bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
National Prohibition Party.

Atlanta, October 23.-A state organiza- tion of the National Prohibition party was formed by the election of R. 8. Cheves, chairman, and Rev. J. A. Cor don of Atlanta, secretary and treasurer, at meeting of prohibitionists here to- day The resolutions adopted declare that the prohibition party Is the only genuine national party. championing an issue that knows no section. Efforts will be made to secure the holding of the na- tional convention of the prohibition party here next year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Earthuuake in Italy.

Paris. October 24.-According to a dis patch received here today the earthquake in Italy would appear to be much worse than was at first reported. Many of the villages that were destroyed by the earthquake of 1905 and since reconstructed have been destroyed a second time. and number 0f persons are buried in the ruins. The prisoners in the e'atanzaro jail were awakened by the shock They rushed to the windows and beat upon the bars, screaming to be let out, but the jail guards had already fed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Chris's Cafe at Terminal Station for quick and clean service; opens Saturday.

A boy or girl under IA years of age who may be induced to run a blind tiger cannot be pun ished by the courts of the state; and there is no law against the purchase of goods sold by them to men of mature years. What a feast the prohibitionists (?) are offering the young!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
ukase ls Looked For.

Portland. Ore, October 2S-The Ore gonian tomorrow will say that private cables were received in Portland late to- day from Liverpool stating that there IS a we'll grounded rumor In circulation to the effect that the Emperor of Russia will between now and the end of the pres ent week issue ukase forbidding the ex- portation of wheat from Russia, as was done in 1892. The paper ventures the pre- diction that following this announcement grain charters will go to 45 shillings or better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Taft Inspects Naval Station.

Manila, October 23-Secretary Taft will start for subig bay tonight to inspect the coast defenses at the naval base there. He regards the trip as highly important to the impetus given to coast defense work by the Japanese situation. He will return here tomorrow night. He opened the University hospital this afternoon. He has been pettioned by the Chamber ot Commerce to withdraw the army trans ports from interisland service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Receiver for Oil Company.

Austin, Tex, October 23-The court of civil appeals today affirmed the action of the district court in the appointment of Robert J, Eckhardt. as receiver for the Waters-Plerce oil company in this state. Receivers have been appointed by both the state and federal courts. The matter will be heard further before the United States circuit court of appeals at Ft Worth in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Two Ground To Pieces.

Chattanooga, October 23.--A special to the Times from Scottsboro says: Hal Harris and a negro named Cap Looney were killed by a westbound Southern train here today, and their bodies ground to pieces. Harris was a son of Capt. John R. Harris, prominent citizen of Scotts- boro. How the accident occurred is not known,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Big Meeting of Farmers.

Syracuse, N Y, October 23.-More than 100 farmers, representing about one-half the state, were present today at the con vention called by the Chamber of Com merce of Syracuse to consider the agri- cultural situation in the state of New York. r. N. Gorfrey, master of the State grange, presided, and Mayor Alan e
 Forbes of Syracuse made a brief address of welcome. The principal speaker was Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Steamer Sunk at Wharf.

Portland, Ore, october 23.--A special dispatch to the Oregonian from Vaneou- yer, B. C., says: The Canadian Pacific Railway company's Oriental liner Elm press of China, sank this evening alongside the wharf In this port Her sea cocks must have been opened, but how no once seems able to ascertain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
MT. Brown.

Wilson Brown closed the meeting with short. but impassioned speech in which he criticised members of the Pas tors union of Birmingham for getting down into the political mire and dragging the churches down." He said that in Bir- mingham, for the first time, election managers on the prohibition side were ordered to come to church to get their instructions, etc. This he said he re- garded as a sad description of 8 house dedicated to Jesus Christ
 MT. Brown urged the men present to intercede with the preachers of Bessemer and beg them to keepNladies and children away from the polls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Emperor Decidedly Better.

Vienna, october 23.--Everything this morning points to decided improve ment in the health of Emperor Francis Joseph. His attending physicians admit that 'convalescence has begun. During the early part of the day, the Emperor signed state documents with a firm hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
MT. Dabbs,

Cal Dabbs was introduced. He said he was suffering with cold and sore throat and would not speak but few minutes. He made what was regarded as one of the most interesting and informing talks of the evening. Among other things he told of his experience in Kansas and the difference between Kansas City, Kan, and Kansas City, Mo-. where saloons were licensed. He was in Kansas City, [ Kan, on Sunday and bought whisky at four different drug stores. Customers were numerous. How much can buy?" asked Dabbs of a druggist. Just as much as you have money to pay for" was the quick reply. In Kansas City, Mo, on Sunday the saloons were closed tight and there was no sign of violation of the Sunday law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
C. A. Moffett ResIans.

Charles A. Moffett, chief engineer for the past five years for the Republic has resigned to accept a similar posi- tion with the Birmingham Iron com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
PERSONAL

Charles B -Hervey, proprietor of the Caw- thon and Bienville hotels, and one of tho most widely known and popular hotel men of the south, is visiting Tendon B. Mabson, proprietor of the Metropolitan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24

on the prohibition question. I do not be- lieve the men of Bessemer will allow their wives and daughters to go to the polls next Monday. This contest should be set tied by the voters of this district and not by the Cheap Johns paid to come here and agtate against the districts best moral and business interests. These outsiders care not whit what becomes of us. They get their pay and that is all they think about.
 Every man should think carefully be- fore he votes. If this county goes for pro- hibition, then sure as you live you will be sorry for 24 months. Let's go slow. I do not believe that you men will be swept off your feet by these agitators who have come and in few weeks worked up the community to fever heat.
 Birmingham is having high license and Bessemer should have it too. We do not stand for liquor but for the legal sale as against the accursed blind tiger. Look lover our committee and I do not believe you will find drinking man on it. They are business men who are for the legal control of the liquor traffic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-24
Knickerbocker Will Be Revived.

New York, October 23.-Joseph s. Auer- bach, of counsel for the Knickerbocker Trust company. announced at late hour tonight that negotiations were under way looking to an early resumption of busi- ness by the Knickerbocker company.