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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
QUIET SATURDAY
 NIGHT DOWN TOWN
SMALLER CROWD THAN USUAL ON STREETS-TWO OR THREE LITTLE EPISODES BREAK THE MONOTONE.

Last night was the quetest Saturday night which has struck Birmingham in many week. The selling in the stores was very steady, but that busting "ger out of my way" rush was lacking and while the crowd was rather large it moved at Il leisurely pace.
 The moving picture shows were crowded as usual. but even in them the crowd took It's own time about getting fin and getting out The crowd began thnping out about 9;S0, and only small throng paced tho streets after 10 o'clock
 A small dog fight on Twentieth street looked for few moments as If it might stir the crowd to greater things but ono of the dogs showed a yellow streak after few seconds of fighting. tucked his tail and lit out, leaving the crowd that had gathered to witness the conflict still in the realm of nothing doing"
 Down on Second avenue one happy fel- low about three sheets In the wind made the crowd step lively keeping out of his way. Down the sidewalk he wabbled. lurching from one side to the other. while his fat face was wreathed in smile that wouldn't come off. The crowd took him good naturedly and cheerfully gave h.m the sidewalk. while reflection of his smile lit up the faces of those who passed him.
 After fl o'clock things became eQen more quiet, and after the toling of tho midnight bell the usual grave yard still ness crept over the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
OTHERS WANT DELAY
 IN WHISKY FIGHT
Mcqueen Wants Election With-
 held Until Summer
LEEDY IS ALSO FOR DELAY
McQueen Says If Antis Believe Issue Would Not Carry Next Year 1t Should Not Be Car
 ried Now

The interview in yesterdays Age-Herad on the prohibition question from President w. P. G. Harding. of the First National bank. caused considerable discusslCn in business centers and many business meh seem to agree with him.
 The effort of the real estate and other men to inject the prohioitlon question into the meeting of tn Commercial club Fri day afternoon and it's fotlcc5 was also commented upon. Among those who op- pose an early election are those who are closely in touch with the industrial inter ests of Birmingham and the district.
 John w. Mcqueen is another who is in favor of a delay In the fight MT. Me Queen, as vice president of the Sloss- Sheffield company, speaks for the inter- ests of the large corporations and their employees.
 q heartily indorse the sentiment ex- pressed by MT. Harding. I do not think this year is the proper time to begin prohibition fight, and I hope it will e delayed until next summer.
 Why, the prohibition fighters claim that if they don't have the election this year, next year they will be sure to lose. If that be the case it would be better that they never have the election. We must depend upon an aroused public sem timent to enforce the laws after they become in force, and certainly it would be folly to vote In prohibition this year when next year the public would not want 1t.
 "A delay of six months Is the very thing to prove whether this sentiment for prohibition is a mere wave of enthusiasm, or whether 1t will stay, and not go out with the next tide.
 ''The shock to business, to the clty's in- terests, and in many ways would be enor- nous. We are just having a little rest from strenuous politics, business channels nave just begun to resume their places, aud l hope further unrest at this timc IS not to follow so quickly"
 w. B. Leedy, a real estate man, had this to say: Here we have just finished mayoraity contest, a county jail contest, a sherin's contest, and are entering into Greater Birmingham fights, elections on bond issues and amendments to the con- stitution, approaching a presidential cleo ton, and are we also to be bound hand and foot with a prohibition fight? Busl- ness interests will surely suffer.
 ''I think it is time the public Is being given little rest, and things time to adjust themselves. A few months pest ponement will not hurt anything, but will bring the election along with the presl- dential election, and a deal of politics where it will not stand in such great lm- portance.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
MEANS MORE REVENUE.
Dunlap Explains How City and County
 Would Profit By Prohibition.


 D. R. Dunlap has been quoted as saying the following at the Commercial club meeting Friday afterhon !n discussing tha prohibition fight, which is expected to come off this fali "The loss of revenue on the part of the city would be maas up In money saved D.. thoge who have been In the habit of spending all they made for whisky
 Mir. Dunlap thinks this Is misleading and gave out the following yesterday after noon as being more in line with his utter- ances at the meeting:
 The increased revenue to be derived from the increased raise of property values in the city limits under the now board of state tax commissioners would offset the saloon license. The city will save thousands of dollars by curtaillg the expenses of the police court; in thu feeding of prisoners employing detectives and assistant city attorneys and farcical parades of running out gamblers and other sinecure offices. The money spent for whisky would go to building more homes for our people, both white and black, and thereby increasing reyenue.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
ORPHANS HOME BENEFIT. Annual Entertainment to Be Given On
 Labor Day at East Lake.

The annual entertainment for the bene- fit of the Orphans Home at East Lake Will take place at the State air grounds on Labor Day, Monday, September ?. There will be cycle races and many other sports, barbecue and dancing during the afternoon and night.
 Memoli's band will furnish the music.
 The entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Jefferson County Home Association, of which W. J. Var ley Is president. Ten thousand tickets have been distributed through commit tees and it is believed that all of them will sold. The price is only 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
SEEKS HIS DAUGHTER.
Petitioner Says Little Girl Is Claimed
 By Her Grandparents.

A petition for a writ of habeas corpus was filed by William M. Bailey in the circuit court yesterday, by which peti- tioner seeks to recover the possession of his 5-year- old daughter. Sadie Moseley Bailey, who is claimed also by her grand parents, Hamilton B. Russell and Carrie A Russell.
 The petitioner alleged that the defend- ants had threatened to put the child be- yond the jurisdiction of the court if they learned of the proceedings and prayed the court to make an order directing the sheriff or some other trustworthy per son to take the child into custody pend- ing the proceedings,
 Deputy Sheriff Syd Cowan brought the little girl to the sheriff's office, where she won the hearts of the whole staff.
 The hearing is set for Tuesday at 10 a. m. in the circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Special Meeting of Board of Education
 for September IA.

Application has been made to the county Board of Education to create a new school district to be known as Shades Mountain, number 153, lying partly in township 1S range west and partly in township 1s range west. with the fol- lowing described boundaries: Beginning at the southeast corner of section 36 township IS, range west thence northeast to the southeast corner of section 30, township IS, range west, thence north to Shades creek, thence southwesterly along tho meanderings of Shades creek to the cen ter of section 16, township IS, range 3 west, thence south to the southern boun- dar.- line of section 8, township IS. range west, thence east to point of beginning.
 Pursuant to this application the county Board of Education for Jefferson coun- ty, will holo a special meeting on Sat urday, the 14th day of September, 1907' for the purpose of taking such action as they may deem proper
 l. w. MADORY. Chairman.
 R. G. Hewitt Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 MEETING TODAY
Elyton District Association Invites Sunday School Workers of All
 Denominations.

The Elyton District Sunday School as- sociation will meet with the Elyton Bap- list Sunday Bible school this afternoon from 2:3O to 5:o0 D. m. A splendid pro- gramme has been arranged and large attendance is expected. The association is made up of Sunday schools of all de nominations and the interest in the work is well developed
 Practically every Sunday school in the district is represented in the association and the membership is constantly increas- ing. Any member of any Sunday school from the tiny tots to the grownups is entitled to membership in the association and the invitation is always extended to bring the whole school, especially the children.
 The Elyton Baptist church is located one block south of the Church street sta tion on the South Bessemer, Powderly and Cleveland car lines.
 The president of the association is Samuel D. Monroe; R. A. Allgood Is vice. president, and Miss Mamie Snyder. sec retary and treasurer The programme committee consists Of Mrs NJ E. Kilpat- rick, Mrs II. G. Sellers and Miss Matll- da l.. Walker.
 The following programme will be car ried out this afternoons:
 Meeting called to order by District Pres ident Samuel D. Monroe
 Song by congregation. 2:30 D. m.-DeVotionaI exercises po,, Page.
 Song.
 Enrolment of delegates.
 Presidents message.
 Song
 Report of secretary and treasurer
 Song
 Report from schools.
 Song
 Junior Preliminary Work-Mrs. Gilmore. Song
 Intermediate Supplemental Work-Mrs Von l.. Thompson.
 Class Organization-Mrs s. P. Moore General Discusson-Mrs W. T. Ward. Song
 Free will offering
 Reports of committees
 New business and election of officers. Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
WHAT'S THE USE7
To Pour in Coffee When 1t Acts as
 Vicious Enemy.

Fasters have gone without food for many days at d time, but no one can go without sleep. For a long time 1 have not been sleeping we'll often lying awake for two or three hours during the night. but now l sleep sound every night and wake up refreshed and vigorous" says a Calf woman.
 Do you know why? It's because [ used to drink coffee. but l finally cut it out and began using Postum. Twice since then I have drank coffee. and both times ] passed sleepless night, and so I am doubly convinced coffee caused the trouble and Postum removed fl.
 My brother was in the habit of drink ing coffee three times a day He was troubled with sour stomach and l would often notice him getting soda from the can to relieve the distress in his stomach; lately hardly a day passed without dose of soda for relief
 Finally he tried a cup of Postum and liked it so well he gave up coffee, and since then has been drinking Postum in it's place and says he has not once been troubled with sour stomach.
 Even after this lady's experience with coffee her brother did not suspect Tor time that coffee was causing his sour stomach, but easily proved 1t.
 Coffee Is not suspected in thousands of cases just like this. but it's easily proved.
 A ten days trial works wonders. There's a Reason"
 Read the famous little book, The Road to wellyille." In pkgs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
NO CHANGE IN THE
 STRIKE SITUATION
OPERATOR J. c. BISHOP CLAIMS THAT HE WAS DONE AN MUS TlCE IN THE REGENT CHARGES MADE BY THE UNION.

Everything is quiet and general condl- tions in the local telegraphers strike re- main unchanged. Both the operators and the managers of the telegraph offices here still seem to be confident of winning out In the strike, and there Is no percepu- ble evidence of weakening on either side
 The managers of the telegraph offices claim that business is In much better condition, and they are very much encour- aged by the present outlook. Business Is being readily received and handled, ac- cording to their statements, and matters are adjusting themselves.
 The officials of the local union of telcg- raphers claim that there Is no weakening of the men, but that they are gradually growing out of the former opposition Into a favorable attitude for an arbitra- ton of the strike.
 A statement from J. C. Bishop, whom members of the local union claim desert ed and went back to work was received yesterday as follows:
 q wish to correct a statement made by some member of the Birmingham local, No. 26 c. T. L. of A. In an interview published in The Age-Herald Friday morning l am quoted as having gone out on strike with the telegraphers and re- turned to work on Thursday morning. l want to brand this statement as a ma lcous falsehood. l do not consider that there is q strike among the telegraphers, but walk out
 -t, and Saturday of last week I was sicH in bed. 1 got up out of bed Saturday aft ernoon and came to town to take III the baseball game at the matinee. During the last half of the ninth inning one or the operators from the Postal office came up in the hall and told me that the boys had walked out at 4:15.
 "I immediately sought President Sulil- van and asked him If such was the case. He replied it was. l then asked him if he had any official orders fron, either the national executive board or the na- tlonal president to go out. He said not. I then asked him If he had any commun- icatlon with either. He said he sent Cen eral Secretary Russell two telegrams but received no answer to either, then called 1 him over the long distance phone and told him what the boys anticipated ard asked for information.
 General Secretary Russell told him that he could give him nc information or h. structions officially; that the financial af- 1 fairs of the union were in such a muddie l that they could not depend on them for assistance, and If they felt they were able to take care of themselves and walked it., 1 1t was up to them With this l told President Sullivan that I considered the whole matter unconstitutional and would return to work as soon able. Immediately on reaching my home 1 called Manager Jackson and related th | above to him and told Jim l would be at work as soon as able. which 1 did. how ever was sick in bed Thursday when was reported as having returned to york. My conscience tells me that l acted wise ly in the premises, and l think all fair minded men will bear me out in this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
SAVES HERSELF
 BY QUICK STEP
Another Young Lady Is Almost Run Down By Negro On
 Bicycle.

Her presence of mind was the only bad accident yesterday afternoon at the corner of Second avenue and Eigh- teenth street, when q small negro boy mounted on q bicycle tried his best to run her down.
 She had just stepped off the curb when the negro came sailing around the corner, going as fast as his legs would work. He was on the young lady before she knew 1t. but by q quick jump backwards she managed to get out of his path. Just as the negro pa ssed in front of her she let her arm fly out and hit the negro in the side. and casing both negro and bicycle to go spra wiling over the ground. The negro received terrific fall, but the hard ground only acted as spring board for him and he was up almost before he hit the ground. then mounted his wheel again and disappeared down the street before any one knew what was the matter.
 A North Ensley car came along at this time and the young lady board ed 1t.
 The pickaninny on a bicycle has be- come more dangerous than the automo- bile fiend and innumerable cases are re- ported of persons being run into by them. owing to their quickness and evident immunity from getting hurt when thrown from their wheels to the hard ground it is almost impossibls to catch them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
SIX PER CENT.
It Is Good Investment That Nets 3
 Per Cent Every Six Months.

The distribution of a 3 per cent divi- dend to it's fixed time stockholders is not an experiment with the Jene1 son County Building and Loan association It has been doing that for many years The demand for money with which 70 build homes in this wonderful valley as- sures that 1t could pay the same dividend on million or more.
 Many people want and need the money to build homes for themselves Many other people have money to invest The two classes ought to be brought together. How Is the best way to do 1t?
 When you buy stock in the Jefferson County Building and Loan association, you are not only making sure and safe per cent or 8 per cent investment of your money, but through the associa tion you are loaning it to the. people who need It and will put it to the very best pos sibe use.
 The association acts as the medium through which the investor and the bor- rower are brought together and back of the loan which 1t makes of the stockhold- CTS money in a first mortgage, it puts up d guarantee fund of s5o0o0 as additional security.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Commission Nust Be
 Named Within 20 Days

But twenty days remain before the governors last day of grace will ar rive to appoint Birminghams police commission. It Is probable that these appointments will be made before that time, and fin fact, the aldermen are looking for an announcement this com ing week.
 There will probably be no trouble finding willing men this time, for the reason that the two commissioners who are appointed for the short terms will have good start toward reelection to the police commission of Greater Bir- mingham.
 Such a position will be very inn portant one as Greater Birminghams police force will be quite a large army, if it is run according to the upt date fashion that Is proposed. It will cover a jurisdiction half as large as the coun- ty, and practically all the criminally in clined sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
WORD OF ADVISE TO
 MEMBERS OF RACE
Daily Says the Idle, the Immoral and the Wicked Cause Trouble Be-
 tween the Races.
Editor of The Ase-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 l wish to say d few words to the read ing public in regard to the vexed race problem. I am forty-seven years old, was born in Livingston, and am the father of twelve children. eight living, have a farm of 531 acres; running five blows.
 l have so deep an interest in the wei fare of my race that I opened the doors of my home to the waywardly inclined young boys arrested for crime in Ala bama March 24 1904 started with five boys and 1 have received and cared for seventy-fve during these last three years. Seventy-three of these boys were sent to me by Judge Feagin of Birmins- ham, and two boys from other persons. I set up this reformatory on account of my desire to help to better the con- ditions of my race and to decrease the criminals among them.
 I find from my labors with these boys that they all come from homes that neg feet their care and proper training. These boys either have no parents living, or their parents live idle and vicious lives 90 call upon my race and upon all thoughtful white people to lend helping hand to the training of the young color ed children in the habits of industry good morals and religious life.
 It is the idle. the immoral and the wicked that bring trouble between the races. These people are the bad citizens among us and we all should strive to cultivate habits of industry among people, train the young in right living, and weed out hypocrisy among the old, and this will lead us into good citizenship and solve the race problem.
 SAM DAILY. Foster, Tuscaloosa County, Ala, August r. 19O7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
BLIND TIGERS WILL BE ONLY RECOURSE Clubs Not Exempted if Prohi-
 bitiOn Carries GAN BE SHIPPED TO STATE Anti-Saloon Men Hope to Get Law Through Congress Regulating h.
 terstate Traffic In
 Liquors.
IAN BE SHIPPED TO STATE

"Prohibtion prohibiting is a subject that is often discussed about the streets during these hot days and objections along that line are numerous Many point to the various club in Birmingham. say ing, when the saloons are out of busi ness people can get all they want from these places where 1t Is served every day.
 There is a general misunderstanding IS to the scope of the laws which are in force after a local option election carries. Most people believe that there Is a club exemption feature which allows charter ing clubs to continue the sale of liquor.
 Other are going even so far to talk of forming regular drinking clubs. as q party of five young men was heard to determine such action the other day, provided the prohibition carries. They are. however. seriously mistaken.
 The laws prohibit tine disposition of whisky in any form, and according to Superintendent Brooks Lawrence, who helped to engineer most of the Anti-Sa- loon League legislation through, every club in the city would have to close up it's bar, and discontinue the sale of whisky He says that the law provides that there shall be no sale, barter, or disposition of liquors in any way, shape, fashion or form.
 The only way a man can get whisky when an election is carried is to buy from a blind tiger, or order jug from another state and take care of it himself. The imported whisky cannot be sold, or dis tributed.
 The open hole for argument which the Anti-Prohibtionists find to claim that it will not prohibit is this very fact. that interstate commerce cannot be stopped. However, the Prohibitionists answer that argument with the statement that will pass 9 law subjecting liquor to state laws as soon AS 1t enters a state, and thus preventing the shipment of whisky into prohibition territory
 For eight years the Anti-Saloon League has been doing all 1t can to push such a law through, but not until last year did they get committee to consider it, and, on account of the evidence of public sentiment which is displayed all over the country, it is though by it's friends the next Congress will pass the bill without any trouble. More than this. the men behind the movement expect the present enthusiasm to continue, and the aroused sentiment to do much toward making prohibition prohibit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

It will be remembered that in the February term of the legislature a bill was passed abolishing the present com mission. and making the office elective. with two commissioners and the mayor as chairman. No one could be induced to accept the position as it was but a few months to the municipal election. Finally it was discovered that the statute had penal attachment. and would not go into effect until thirty days after the adjournment of the leg islature. Those appointed now will have practically two years to serve. As soon as Mayor Ward returns, the names will be announced.
 The old commission has held it's last meeting as the law goes into effect on the Sth, and the regular monthly meet ing would come on the 9th, unless some unforeseen event occurs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Sunday School Chorus Meets.

The Jefferson County Sunday School Chorus will meet Monday night at the Central Presbyterian church instead of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, where they have been meeting heretofore.
 The study of a lot of new music will be taken up at this meeting and the superintendents of all Sunday schools In the county are requested to send large delegations. Anyone interested in the work is cordially invited to attend and take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
WILL REFUND MONEY.
The State Auditor Calls for Names of
 All Who Paid Tobacco License.

Judge Samuel E. Greene, of the pro- bate court, is in receipt of D communi- cation from State Auditor w. w. Bran- don calling for list of the names of all persons as has paid tobacco license This is being done in accordance with an act of the last legislature which requires the state auditor to pay back all taxes collected from tobacco dealers except those who paid on Tobacco stands"
 Judge Greene has sent the names as requested and in the course of a few days will receive warrants from the auditor payable to the persons named therein. Sam E. Blake, clerk In the record office. will have the warrants at his window.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Gayety Opens September 3.

H. E. Yost the new manager of the Gayety theatre, has arrived in the city and will remain through the season. MT. Yost states that the Gayety will open September with daily saatinees. The first attraction will be "The Lid Lifters."