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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
CHURCH AND STATE
ADJUSTMENT OFFER
Bishops Proposals May Mean
Exit from Struggle
PERPETUAL CHURCH LEASE
While the Proposition Has the Apper-
anee of an UItimatum the Secular
Press Welcomes 1t as
Possible Solution.
PERPETUAL CHURCH LEASE

Paris, January 29.-The proposition
which the French bishops with the APP
proval of the pope have now submitted
to the government seems to offer the
first real prospect of an adjustment OF
the conflict between church and state
under the separation regime. While it
involves material modification of the
position taken in the last papaI encyclical
the proposition put forward has all the
appearance of an ultimatum. Whether
the government in spite of the concession
made and making in teh interest of reli-
gious peace, will accept a settlement
based on the absolute recognition of the
Roman hierarchy remains to be seen.
The model contract which the bishops
have submitted provides for the virtual
lease of the church in perpetuity to the
parish priests by the mayors, the leases
being for eighteen years and renewals
let by their successors The leases which
carry stipulation, engaging the commu-
nal, municipal and state authorities not to
interfere with the administration of the
church and parish are invalid without
the express ratification of the bishop, and
become null the moment the parish priest
bishops must act together to insure the
acceptance of the contracts everywhere
or nowhere.
1t developed today that the report that
Cardinal Richard, the archbishop of
Paris, had summoned another meeting OF
the episcopate was not correct. The car
dinal only summoned meetings of the
regular assemblages of bishops, to which
the pope's decision was communicated.
The secular press welcomes the propo-
sal of the bishops as offering the posi-
bilty of an exit from the struggle. The
semi -official Temps this evening" while
1t condemns the needlessly imperative
tons Of the bishops resolutions, and
points out the absurdity of trying to ex-
act In advance the consent of $4,000 COM
munal mayors thinks that the vaticans
tardy acceptance of the desirability of ac-
commodating the canonical conditions to
the legislation at last opens the door to
a modus vivendi.
The paper adds:
Certainly the government which has
shown itself prudent will not close with
the proposition. The bishops should go
frankly to the government. If the two
sides resolutely resolve to sacrifice false
pride in the common desire to safeguard
their dignity and liberty of conscience
the question of peaceful public worship
will not be long reaching a solution
The Journal des de Bats applauds the
action of the pope and bishops In finally
leaving the domain of theory and ad-
vancng a practical proposition to insure
public worship, adding:
1.-THE proposed conditions are honorable
to both sides. If obstacles now come
from the side of the government Impair
tial public opinion will be turned against
| IT,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Federal Court.
ENGLISH Ministerial CHANCES.

London, January 29.-Several minis
terial changes were announced this
evening, as follows: Walter Runciman,
parliamentary secretary to the local
government board, becomes financial
secretary to the treasury. vice Regi-
maid McKenna, who was recently ap-
pointed president of the board of edu-
cation; Charles E. Hohhouse, liberal
member of parliament for Bristol, sue
ceeds John E. Ellis, who has resigned
as under secretary of state for India :;
Thomas J. Mcnamara, radical member
of parliament for Camberwell, replaces
Mr. Runciman as parliamentary secre-
tary of the local government board.
None Of these appointments involve a
bY-election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Victory for Local Club.

The basketball game between the local
team of the Pratty City Athletic club and
the team of the Y. NJ. c. A. of Birming-
ham resulted in a victory for the local
club, the score being 80 to IS.
The attendance was over 300, and sew
eral brilliant plays We're made by mem
bers of both teams.
Between the halves a wrestling match
was pulled off between Ross Strickland
of the local team and Arthur Greenwood
of Birmingham. Greenwood won the first
fall pinning Strickland to the mat in
10 minutes.
The second fall resulted In a draw as
neither could succeed in getting the much
longed for pat" on the back by the
referee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Two teachers Elected.

At a meeting of the school board to-
night, which was called to hear report
from the committee that was appointed
to select teachers for the Tuxedo school,
Mrs Fred e. Davis Of Aldrlch. and Miss
Brooke Thomas of this county, were the
two that were selected by the board from
the number of applicants that were pre-
scented by the committee. They hold
first grade licenses, and met all the other
requirements. There Is still another
teacher to be elected, which will be done
just as soon as one can be secured that
meets the requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Graft at Cjty Hall.

Graft pure and unadulterated, was I'M
earthed In the city hall this morning az
the trial of the negro McGhee who was
recaptured after having escaped from
the changing last week.
When the negro appeared before Mayor
Sullivan this morning and asked If he
was guilty he pleaded for his excuse that
he had given the trusty three dollars and
a half for his freedom.
The mayor put the man back in the
gang without additional fine and had the
trusty arrested and will settle with him
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Building Active at Brighton.

Brighton, with the rest Of the district
is enjoying considerable activity in the
building line, and seevral new residences
are being erected at the thriving suburb
an town. Apart from the number of
tenant houses witch are being built,
Messrs. Sanders, Hope and Drake are all
building nice. comfortable homes, while
there are others contemplated.
The continuous activity at the Wood
ward plants, together with the general
prosperity of the district is reacting
favorably to Brighton, and the citizens
are much gratified at the progress being
made by their town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Candidates for City Clerk.

1t is rumored that there will be several
candidates for the position of city clerk
and that there will be more than one
candidate for chief of police. Several of
the parties who are said to be In the
race for clerk have already approached
the aldermen and asked their support,
but the incumbent is a candidate for re-
election, and feels sure that he will win
out with colors flying.
The names of those who are said TO be
in the race We're mentioned, but they
could not be communicated with, and a
confirmation obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

The opposition to Ward is
active and those who are not
willing or able to pay their
own poll tax have no trouble
in getting good, kind friends
to walk up and settle for them;
what does this mean? Let
those who believe in Ward
make a personal sacrifice if
necessary and pay their poll
tax and thus be able to cast a
vote on Feb. 10 for good gov
eminent. Tomorrow is the
last chance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Fire at Brighton.

Fire destroyed three houses belonging
to G. b. Edwards, in Brighton this morn
ing and but for the prompt work of the
fire department there would have been
still greater loss. The houses were val
ued at about $4,000. and the loss was par
TALLY covered by insurance.
Some of the effects belonging to the
residents were destroyed, while others
were saved This is the second fire
Brighton has had since the installation of
the water works, and the value of good
pressure has been appreciated in each in
stance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Another Mass MEETING Called.

Another mass meeting with the police
commission as it's incentive is to be
held tomorrow night in the Rebe han,
and a call signed by a number of citizens
has been issued. This last mass meeting
is being gotten up by the friends of the
commission. who wish to rebut the meet
ing of last night.
In the call it is stipulated that all
who are DESTROYS of leaving the matter
to a vote of the people are earnestly re-
quested to attend" and large crowd IS
anticipated.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Malone was badly burned from falling
into an open CRATE at an early hour this
morning. Though seriously burned, she
will probably recover
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Officers Are Elected.

Huntsville January 29,-(Special)-The
annual meeting of the shareholders OF
the w. II. Rowe Knitting company was
held yesterday afternoon and the same
directors We're reelected w. H. Rowe,
Jr.. was elected president; James r.
Boyd, vice president and w. I. Well
man, secretary and treasurer. The finan-
cial report of the corporation was very
satisfactory. The new vice president,
James r.. Boyd. is cashier of the Hunts
vile Bank and Trust company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

Washington, January 29.-Representa-
tive Lever of South Carolina stirred up
a hornets nest in the house today when
he offered to the agricultural bill an
amendment appropriating 100000 for
the purchase of the Appalachian and
White mountain forest reserves. He
said twelve states were interested in the
movement and many governors had per-
sonally solicited the speaker of the house
to permit the bill coming before the body
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

The civil dockets presented no case
of any particular Importance yesterday
In the circuit court the business was dis
posed of early and In the city court most
of the cases set for trial had been set
tied out of court In the first division of
the criminal court the case of Charles
Cooper was on trial.
Circuit Court.
The following judgments were rendered
in the circuit court yesterday:
Southern Brokerage company VS.. Hart
ford Fire Insurance company; Judgment
for plaintiff by consent for $S25
Corneia Boykin VS.. Birmingham Rail-
way Light and Power company; con-
sent Judgment for plaintiff for $40.
Mrs. Lee Brock VS.. Western Grain
company; settled and dismissed.
Circuit Court Docket.
The following docket is set for trial in
the circuit court today:
c. r. Jones vs.. Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company, damages;
Mack Dozier vs. Birmingham Railway
Light and Power company, damages;
NJ. J. Lewis, VS.. Dimmick Pipe company
damages; Cornelia Boykin VS.. Birmng-
ham Railway, Light and Power COM
pany, damages; Ed Harrison VS.. Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad company,
damages.
City Court.
In the first division of the city court
Yesterday the following cases were dis
missed:
A. J. Krebs Co. VS.. Joe & Lee Slaugh-
ter; Lucius Jeter VS.. Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad company.
The case of Monroe Whaley, ct al. VS..
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company, was passed for settlement.
In the case of Ernest Hammer VS.. Cen
trail of Georgia Railway company the
plaintiff took a non-suit.
The case of Julia E. Lawrence VS..
S. H. Kress & Co., was on trial and
had not concluded when court adjourned.
The plaintiff was an employee in the
Ten Cent store. owned by the defendant
and the suit is for damages for alleged
dismissal without notice or cause.
First Division Docket.
The following docket is set for trial in
the first division of the city court to-
day:
j. j. Thompson vs. Adrien Sicard. dam
ages William Watson. pro ami. VS.. Bir-
mingham Railway, Light and Power
company, damages; w. B. Pointer VS..
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company, damages; Tom Smith VS.. Bir-
mingham Railway, Light and Power COM
pany, damages; F. w. Mcdonald, admin
istrator KS, Union Central Life Insurance
company, assumpsit; Fred Heart VS.. Ten
nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company,
damages
In the second division of the city court
the case of Z. NJ. Ward VS.. e. Erswell
was on trial and had not concluded when
court adjourned. All other cases on yes
terday's docket were tried as they had
been previously settled.
Second Division Docket.
The following docket is set FOR trial
in the second division of the city court
today:
l.. ]. Robertson RS. Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad company, damages w. M.
Stone VS.. Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company, damages; W. H.
Lane VS.. w. II. Paxton, appeal; John
Hansard VS.. Birmingham Railway, Ligh.
and Power company, damages; Roy Me-
Cullough VS.. Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company. damages; Theodore
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
chautauaua Society Meets.

The Chautauqua society met in regular
session this evening with a full attend
ance and the study of Wordsworth was
continued.
The society is the only thing of the
kind in this city and has a membership
of twelve. all of whom attend the studies
regularly. The meetings are held at the
residence of Mr.. G. Herbert every Tues
day night, and there Is considerable in
terest being manifested by the members.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
VIII Try to Enter EnsIey.

Some of the real estate men of the city
are very much interested in the an
nouncement that the corps OF engineers
that are surveying for the A. r. & A.
r. r. had moved their camp to Wylam.
1t has been rumored that there are
other lines that will try to enter Ensley
now in the near future, since the Ten
nessee-R Republic Company's extensive inn
provements will so greatly increase the
tonnage of outgoing shipments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
sriahton Case Comes Up Today.

The case of the city of Brighton vs..
Cicero Miles will come up in the city
court of Bessemer tomorrow morning.
The case arises out of convistion In
the Brighton police court in which tho
defendant was charged with selling liquor
without a license The municipality will
be represented by Gardner Goodwin
while the defendant has retained Pinkney
Scott
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
A BARGAIN

House and lot in Woodlawn,
close to car line. Seven rooms,
two stories-new and modern
in every appointment. For
sale less than cost. Apply
Jemison R. E. & ms. Co., 1924
Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
PresidentiaI Nominations.

Washington, January 29.-The Presi-
dent sent to tne Senate today the fol-
lowing nominations: Postmasters-
Arkansas: H. L. Throgmorton, Poca-
hontas; w. E. Edmiston, Partland.
Kentucky: William M. Catron, Somer-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
j. r. Rodman Does,

Huntsville, January 29,-(Special)-J. r.
Rodman. a we'll known citizen OF Madi-
son, died yesterday afternoon at his home
after an illness of a few days. Mr.. Rod
man was IS years old and was a brother
OF II. J. Canterbury OF this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Mexican Ambassador Arrives.

Washington. January 29.-Enrique Creel,
the newly appointed Mexican ambassador
to this country, arrived in Washington
today. Arrangements for his presenta-
tion will be made at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Diamond Pin Recovered.

Frank Childers discovered today the
diamond pin lost or stolen from Mrs.
Ray nearly a year ago The recovery
was made from local pawn shop. 1t will
be remembered that the pin was lost In
a mysterious manner and considerable
efforts has been made to recover 1t since
as 1t was much treasured by the owner.
Mrs. F. Ray Is delighted to once more
get possession of the gem and the detec
tive is being congratulated on his work
n rnnnNer1.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Society Elects Officers.

Huntsville, January 29.-(Spectaf)-The
Philomathean society of the city school
has elected ozro Price president; Rostan
Cowley, secretary and treasurer, and
Noores Patterson. marshal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Personal and General.

Mrs. J. C. Jordon has been called to
Pensacola on account of the illness of
Mr. Jordan, who has been down there
several days on business trip. It Is
feared that he had blood poison. result
ing from a slight scratch which he re-
ceived some time ago. Mr.. Jordan has
many friends in the city, who hope to
hear that his condition is not as serious
as has been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Light on Hartman Methods.

San Francisco, January 29.-At the
hearing before Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Lane today much light
was thrown on the methods by which
E. H. Hartman merged the control of
the railways Of the Pacific coast. John
d. Spreckles, president of the Oceanic
Steamship comany, related the de-
tails Of the Coquille River road to Har
riman interests. The operation of the
railroad was profitable, Spreckles said.
but the properties as a whole involved
a loss, as the steamers were not profit
ably operataed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Personal and General.

DR.. Gallagher and Edward Donaldson,
Jr., have left the city to enjoy a few
days hunt.
viii Logan has returned after visit
of several months in Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

The opposition to Ward are
paying poll tax. Sc paid in
one day by ONE BREWERY.
Let those who endorse what
Ward has done get out and pay
their poll tax. Tomorrow last
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

A vote for G. w. Austin, for
Chief of Police, is a vote for
law and order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

Henderson VS.. st. Louis and San Francis
co Railroad company, damages.
Criminal Court.
In the first division of the criminal
court yesterday the docket for the day
showed two cases: Charles Cooper,
charged with murder, and Will Bib,
charged with murder
The case against Cooper occupied all
day and the arguments in the case will
be commenced this morning at $50
The defendant is charged with the MUIR
der of Gus Bynam at Flat Top, about
six months since.
The following docket is set for today
in the first division of the criminal court
These cases were passed from Monday:
Fred Hudson, murder; VIII Bibb, MUIR
der.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

The fire department was called out
early yesterday morning, and made a
quick run to Avenue F. and Twenty
fourth street, but found that the burn
ing of SCOT in chimney had caused
the alarm, to be turned in. There has
not been a fire in Ensley in such a
long time that 1t creates a good deal
of excitement when the fire bell is heard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30

W. w. Ellis Is unable to be at hi
duties on account of severe attack o
lagrippe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
Chancery Court.

In the chancery court yesterday de-
cree was rendered in the case of Agnes
Scott, ct al, VS.. Bertha Boris, admin
istratrix of the estate of Bernard c..
Scott. ordering the Administrative to pay
Agnes Scott $46s 60; William Wallace
Scott s75S 20; Bernardipa Scott $753 20; j..
B. Moore. guardian ad Item. s75 and Rob-
ert c. Redus. 500 solicitors fee.
w. H. McAfee. assignee VS.. the Nc
Afee company. Decree confirming report
of register, recommending assignee to
compromise certain claims upon terms
set forth In reference.
Federal Court.
The federal court meets in Tuscaloosa
next Monday, February 4. and will be
in session for two weeks. Judge Harry
r. Toulmin will preside and the civil
and criminal docket will be called.
On Monday February 49, Judge Toul-
min will begin a session of the federal
court in Birmingham at which only civil
cases will be tried
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The civil dockets presented no case
of any particular Importance yesterday
In the circuit court the business was dis
posed Of early and In the city court most
of the cases set for trial had been set
tied out of court. In the first division of
the criminal court the case of Charles
Cooper was on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-30
TRADERS NATIONAL BAL

Statement to the Comptroller at close of Business
RESOURCES
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-03-16

going Doesn't this en-
the Tulmau
with him Germany-Cleveand
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-03-16
FOR RENT.

Cottages at Waikiki, bedrooms,
large living room, kitchen, bathroom,
etc.
Lot has a frontage on beach of so
feet.
$50 per month.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-03-16
A. B. ELMER. Special Agent.
SUGAR FACTORS, COMMISSION AGENTS

AGENTS FOR
Oceanic Steamship Co., San Francisco,
Cal.
Western Sugar Refining Co., San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Newall Universal Mill Co., Manufac-
turers of National Cane Shredder,
New York, N. Y.
Pacific OH Transportation Co., San
Francisco, Cal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-03-16

l hear many complaints. Among
the most strenuous is one from the
newspaper reporters in the house. They
declare that it is with the greatest diff
fculty that they have prompt access
to reports, bills, and various resolutions
Time is the essential thing with news
papers and if those documents are not
given promptly, they are practically
useless. The men I'm the Senate are
better treated and every thing present
ed to that body is triplicatd in copy
and distributed to the newspapermen
The reporters in the House ought to get
hold of Speaker Holstein and explain
to him, the necessity of that body Civ
ing the newspapers the same assistance
that is given by the Senate Holstein
is a very reasonable we'll disposed mar
and / am sure he will try to aid them
But aside from giving the reporters
assistance, cooperation Of this char
acter insures prompt, accurate an6
full reports of the various details OF
the deliberations of the legislature. Tho
House should avail itself of the Oppor-
tunity ase has the Senate.