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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
OVER 700 MEMBERS
 B. R. I. IN ATLANTA
SPEECHES OF WELCOME AND RE-
 SPONSES MARK CONVENTION
 OF RAILROAD MEN IN ATLANTA. -za IMPORTANT MATTERS UP.

Atlanta, May 7-F'rom every part of the United States and from Canada more than seven hundred delegates gathered here today for the biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, under the presidency of Grand Master P. H. Morrisey of Cleveland, O. The morn Ing session proceeded promptly to the business before the convention, examining credentials and planning the order of business for the next ten days. Formal welcome was extended the visiting dele gates this evening in public meeting at which addresses were made by Gov. l. M Terrell Mayor Joiner, c. T. Ladson In behalf of organized labor of Georgia, and Jerome Jones for Atlanta labor To these addresses response was made by Grand Master Morrisey snd l.. S. Coffin of Fort Dodge. Ia.
 Matters of far-reaehins importance are to be considered by the present conven- tion among which is the question of hold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
To Lay Corner Stone of Temple.

Atlanta, May 7.-An eventful session of Georgia Masons will be held here, begin ming tomorrow and continuing until Thursday, attending the laying of the corner stone of the new Masonic temple on Peachtree street. Fifteen hundred Georgia Knights Templar are expected to be in attendance and the presence Of Grand Master George M. Moulton of Chi cago and Grand Standard Bearers w H. Norris of Manchester, Ia., will add inter- est to the occasion. A parade of the Knights Templar reviewed by Grand Mas ter Moulton will be a feature of Wednes- day preceding the laying of the corner stone of the new temple This ceremony will be under the auspices of the grand lodge of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
Moore Stabbed Girl.

Springfield, Mo-, May 7.-The jury in the case of Garland Moore, who stabbed Clara West to death because she tilted him, returned d verdict today finding him guilty of murder in the second degree and fixing his punishment at twenty-five years in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08
Look Young

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 Box 152, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

The many friends of MT. and Mrs. Porter Walker were greatly shocked yes terday to hear of the serious accident to MT. Walker, who was carried to the Hillmaa hospital as a result of injuries sustained by collding with a car Much solictude was expressed and great re- lief was felt when it was ascertained that first reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-08

MT. and Mrs. John Levert have ar rived from New Orleans and at at home wiln Mrs. Levert's mother, Mrs. Florence Earle Jordan, at her residence on High land avenue. They intend making their home in this city. Since her marriage Mrs Levert has resided in New Orleans, but Birmingham society has always given her up most reluctantly. Her many friends have heard Iith deep regret of her continued i'll health this winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01

King and Mrs. Alfred Benners, who were in the drawing room Score was kept on dainty cards on which were tiny flow CTS in water colors. The games were played in the drawing room, reception room, hall, dining room and the library.
 After the games a ho. luncheon was served, consisting of two courses. Mrs. Old Roden won the game prize, a pair of hand embroidered pillow casel. Mrs. Phillip Evans won the highest score prize. three new books, "Hilda,' Mystic and The Port of Missing Men"
 The consolation prize was drawn from English walnuts filled with bonbons. The lucky one contained a tiny slip of paper on which was the word "consolation." Mrs. S. I. Ledbetter drew the prize, which was hand painted plate.
 Mrs. Boardman wore a gown of pink messaline silk. Miss King wore an old rose crepe de chine made empire. Mrs. Benners wore a black silk and lace Mrs. Boardman entertains frequently and her parties are always delightful. Besides be- ing a charming host. Mrs Boardman has her home arranged so as to be an ideal place for entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
News of MontevaIIo.

Montevallo April SO-(special Miss Jessie Coleman. principal of the Concord school, spent Saturday and Sunday in Montevallo. the guest of Miss Mamie Shivers.
 Mir. Allen Patterson of Birmingham Is visiting his fathers family.
 Harry Reynolds. who has been in Bloc ton for some time, is again visiting the family of his father, Capt. H. C.. Rey- holds.
 Andrew Jay of Birmingham spent Sun day in Montevallo with hls mother, Mrs. Georgia Jay.
 Miss Alice Pettus of Selma paid a short visit to Montevallo Saturday.
 On account of the illness among the stu dents of Marion Military institute, MT. Arthur Reynolds has come home for awhile He hopes to return for the final examinations.
 Miss Annie Kennedy is spending a day or two In Birmingham
 Mrs R. F. McKibbon left this afternoon for Oxford, whther she she was called by the sudden death yesterday of her brother. MT. James Warnock
 His old friends in Montevallo were grieved to hear of the death in Pueblo, Col, last week of Mir. Richard E. IL, The remains will arrive in Montevallo to- morrow morning and will be inferred in the old cemetery here.
 Miss Edna Mcclellan is visiting relatives in Oxford.
 Governor Conner passed through Monte- vallo in his automobile yesterday and stopped for awhile to chat with some of the citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
Court Has PuzzIInq Case.

case that came up in the mayor s court this morning Is puzzling the city officials, but they hope that a solution of the county. Ike Williams, a big, strap ping negro was arrested for disturbing the peace by preaching on the street, but his actions were so queer that his preaching was stopped and Ike was taken to the city Jail.
 Today Ike was examined by Dr. G. D. Waller, assistant city health officer, and he Is of the opinion that the negro S mind is affected. Ike appears to be harm less now, but he has a sort of religious mania and talks ramblingly of power bestowed on him and the command to preach. The negro says that he doesn't fear what may happen to him If people object to his preaching, as he is pro- tected by an unseen power, which will destroy his enemies if they attempt to ipjure him.
 Ike has been arrested in Bessemer be- fore, but this time he appears to be less responsible for his acts than he ever was and the city officials were preparing to have him sent to the insane asylum when his sister came In and said she would take him to another sisters home in Hale county. where work in the country might cure him.
 Dr. Waller in his examination of the negro, found him in a normal condition physically, with only a queer look In the eyes and his queer talk to indicate men, tai unhaTance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
LAUDERDALE WILL
 HAVE BUILDINGS
FOUR DISTRICTS HAVE ALREADY RAISED AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO SECURE BENEFIT OF THE AP- PRoPRIATlON BY THE STATE.

Florence. April 90 30.-(Special) )-Enthusi- asm rose to fever heat at Threet, fifteen miles north of Florence. Saturday, over the erection of a new school building un- der the provisions of the law enacted by the last legislature, and after an eloquent appeal by A A Williams of Florence secretary of the county board, sum far in excess of the required amount was subscribed by tho people of that section
 The occasion was the Teachers institute held at Threet Friday and Saturday, and there were in attendance thirty-one teach CTS, the county board, the district trus- tees and about 300 visitors. Superintend- ent of Education James F. Koonce had previously arranged to have the trustees and notary public on the grounds, and a two-acre lot was purchased upon which to build the school. and the deed was carried away in his pocket.
 A $500 subscription was raised by the community to add to the $200 given by the state. and by the opening of the fall term a nice $500 school building will be ready. Other communities that have com piled with the law and raised the money to secure the states $200 are Lexington, $500: Arthur, $200; Blackburn, $200.
 The fifth community will be selected by May 15, when the county board Will meet and make application to the state for Lauderdale's share of the fund. Su- perintendent Koonce is much interested and expects to have five new school build ings ready for business by September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
CAT KILLS ADDER.
The Snake Had Attempted to kidnap
 Kitten.

From the New York American.
 A strange battle took place yesterday on the lawn of George H. Carman of Upper Mountain avenue. Verona. N. J., between a pet Maltese cat and a huge blowing adder, one of the most poisonous of snakes. The cat killed the reptile.
 The reptile apparently had decided that a kitten would make nice dinner after it's long winters fast. When within four or five feet of it's quarry the snake stopped. raised it's head fully a foot from the ground, and fastened it's eyes on it's intended victim.
 As it did so the cat leaped savagely for- ward and struck the adder with her paw. stretching 1t on the grass.
 Five small holes in the adder's head. from which the blood was oozing, showed where the cats claws had entered.
 After a moment the snake raised it's head, now fattened to twice its former width Again the cat delivered light ninglike blow.
 A third attempt was met in the same way. Then, its fight completely gone the snake attempted to crawl away, but the cat made another spring, landing with all four feet. claws outstretched. on the snakes head. which she tore into tatters.
 The adder was measured and found to be two feet nine inches long and thicker than a mans arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
NEW CORPORATION
 WILL MAKE CEMENT
MRS. J. B. koRNEGAY SELLS HER FARM TO COMPANY FOR $4o,ooo. NEGRO AND MULES DROWN IN RIVER.

Demopolis, April 30.-(Special)-Ail the law offices are practically closed thls week, as the lawyers are attending court in Linden, the county seat.
 Last week Mrs. J. B. karneSay soiu her plantation. consisting of 100 acres, 10 a very wealthy corporation for erecting a cement plant. The members of the firm are B. F. A. Saylor of Rome. Ga, J. D. Ricgs of Selma, o. H. P. Sample ana I l. Means of Shreveport and James Bradshaw of New Orleans The price paid for the farm was $4O,0oo, and it is under stood they will begin active work soon on the plant.
 rr,dav afternoon a negro driver for Jobn Webb drove $500 pair of bay mules info inc river to wash them off They went in too far and were unable to get hack to the shore. Both mules and the nerro were drowned. in spite of the pest afforts of those on shore to save tnem
 The Demopolis and Linden railroad. which has been talked of so long, and whose fate seemed to hang on the dras- lie railroad legislation, is now assured' and work will soon begin.
 The steel bridge across the rlver to Sumter county, which was undertaken by local organization last fall, is now as- sured and will be ready to bring the next cotton crop to Demopolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
WOMAN BURNS HOUSE.
Charles oakly May Succeed John Red.
 dick as Chief Deputy Sheriff.

Centreville, April S0.-(Special )-Yester- day negro woman by the name of FL len Wilson White was placed in fail bv Deputy Sheriff S. J. Gardner on a charge of arson. It is alleged that this woman after pouring kerosine on a house. set fire to 1t and very soon the house was heap of ashes. The woman admits her guilt and was bound over to the next grand jury.
 It is reported that Charles Oakley. a brother to Sheriff Oakley, will be ap- pointed chief deputy sheriff to Bibb coun- ty to succeed the late lamented John Red dick. who was some weeks ago assas- sinated by Bud Redd and Charley Jones. It is not yet known whether or not he will accept the position. but if he does he will no doubt make a most competent officer.
 J. T. Casey is preparing to erect a brick building on his lot in front of the postofflce.
 There was a meeting of the county board of education here few days since. Senator Reynolds having some, time since rendered his resignat ton as a member of the board. John S. Leeper was elected as his successor
 Several applications for aid in erecting rural school houses were received.
 Mrs. w. l.. Peek of Conyers, Ga, is here on visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
HIGH LUMBER IS
 CAUSE OF QUIET
Demand of BeSSemer is lnSiS-
 tent as Ever
COURT HAS PUZZLING CASE
Negro Was Taken Up for Disturbing the Peace by Preaching on the Street-Other News
 of Bessemer.

Bessemer, April 30.-(Special. )-While real estate deals have been pulled off with great frequency in Bessemer lately and there is as much building going on as usual, the fact remains that there would be a great many more new build ings begun were 1t not for the high price of lumber. Real estate dealers are in rare good humor over the conditions in the market and are reaping the bene- fits but the records of building permits for the month do not show any un- usual activity in building operations
 Residences are in demand and a steady influx of new citizens keeps up the de- mand which, if continued, will create a condition which cannot be remedied ex- cept by building houses for the people who demand them
 Contractors say that lumber Is higher than ever known and so great is the demand for building material that qual- ity is overlooked and the grade of lum- Der now received re is not up to the standard.
 Local contractors must change their plans and take up the construction of concrete block houses if the demand in- creases. It Is understood that some build ings of this kind will be erected here in the near future. The demand at pres ent is for rent houses, of wooden con- struction principally for the laboring class, but many of the better kind are also in demand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01

commercial faith which invests large sums of money, and of highly profitable re- turns from investments previously made, is in the last analysis the most attrac- tive, effective and best method of ad- vertising the magnificent resources when await development in the two states.
 "rhe Index reports among other things this week: Three thounsand spindles to be added to cotton mill Winder, Ga; cement plant for which 400 acres of land have heen purchased for site at cost or S40,0OO, Demopols Ala; s5OOOO plant TOT manufacture of patented grate shaker Birmingham Ala. wagon factory, Au- gusta, Ga electric light plant Head land, Ala; $3000O sawmill company, Sparks, Ga; oil mills, Jasper, Ala and Hehin, Ala. machine shops, Anniston Ala; power plant, which will furnish electricity for power and lights to cues and towns within a radius of fifty miles, to be established on Short creek, in Ala bama; electric railway between Gadsden, Ala. and Scottsboro, Ala; mining opef- ations to be enlarged. Smythe, Ala; nine teen new corporations with total minimum capital stock of $62l, 900; $lO0,OO0 fire in surancc company, Cedartown, Ga' Sooo'- 000 life insurance company, bliliiihS iie.i't Ala; hve-story office building for which site has been purchased at cost or $s'uoo' Selma, Ala; business building Tor whlch site has been purchased at cost or $l3.oVo Montgomery Ala; three-story hotel, Jas per, Ala; five churches, including one at Mobile Ala for which site has been purchased at cost of $3100O and which will be one of the finest in the south' school buildings, including Slo,ooO building, Ashland, Ala, and buildings for institute Cedartown, Ga., paving plans in three cities. club house, Savannah, Ga; ware houses, water works system and three bond issues for municipal improvements including $2O,OOO of paving bonds, Fiber ton Ga.
 .'Among the contract awards noted are; Five-story office building, Triton, Ga : S3O.000 sales stable, Birmingham. Ala-' ana $16,aJO city hall Hawknsville Ga. mum be of land deals are reported. A N,Ooo'ooo lumber manufacturing company at Thom- asville. Ga, is equpping a sawmill With machinery to cut Go00o feet per day, an other to cut 100000 feet per day, estab- fishing blaming mills, remilling plants and dry kilns and has ordered steel rails Tor building thirty-fve miles of railway, in pursuance of plans previously noted In The Index.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
SOCIETY.
BY ANNIE PERRY REID.
 Bell Telephone 1897.
DREARY DAYS.

The early mornings promise bright, cheerful spring days, and the blooming rose bushes and early flowers hang from the vines and branches to welcome the warmth of nature, the beautiful rays of a glorious sun. The native woodland, with it's background of green, seems ready for eternal nourishment, that nurturing that comes to lend beauty and fragrance to their very life, and hark the showers come and chill their buds, and the tender flores and blight what seems best in life, and carries the foliage back to It's win ters rest to await the beckon of later spring. Thus with life, buoyed with hope, frightened by the warmth and tenderness of loved ones, we put forth the best that is in us, but the disappointments and sorrows are like the showers, and make us shrink to more thoughtful nature, to wait and ponder over the veal or woe until time beckons us from the mood that envelops us. The blight or sarrow, the shock of agony ehills the hope and joy of living, but as We pause and peep through the mists light beams up and leads us out into the realization that we are but children of nature, tossed by the tide of time, rocked on the pillows of un-
 
 that have rolled by. Nature is all beauti- ful 1t is filled with the fragrance of great creation. The sunshine and showers have each their mission. They mature for the plant as the responsibilities and pleasures of human nature develop the character. The tiny, frail shrub lasts but little while, it lends it's beauty for very short space, unable to meet the missiles and thorns, the winds and heat it withers and leaves but q buried seed, planted and trodden upon. ere 1t springs to life once more, but the strong oak stays, it sways and whistles to the storms, lends it's branches for shade in summer and fuel in winter, thursts it's dead leaves to enrich the soil, and throws it's acrons to add new life to the forest. So with hope and strength and force in the human kind. They finger to withstand the vicissitudes of life-hope, to let ''the dead past bury it's dead' to look to tomor- TOW, for strength to nourish the hope, while force pushes forward, passes sover the structures of yesterday, builds and executes today, and plans for the glor- ious sun rise that fingers behInd the cloud, realizing some days must be dark and dreary."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

MT and Mrs. John Balir MacAfee and Miss Clare and Miss Margaret MacAfee will leave this afternoon for Lexington, Ky. and Norfolk, Va, before returning to their home.
 Mrs Robert Barber and Mrs. Alice Broadstreet of Selma are the guests of the Misses Ehrman.
 
 Mrs George Graham of Philadelphia is spending a few days in the city, hay ing come here to attend the MacAfee- Ehrman wedding
 The ladies of the Westminster Presby- terian church served a delightful lunch yesterday and will also serve today in the store next door to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, and announce a change In the menu for to- day Everything will be made by the ladies of the church and a regular home dinner will be on the menu for today.
 
 The regular monthly meeting of the Oak Hill Memorial association will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at Mrs. J. T. Nixons.
 Dr. w. D. Partlow of Tuscaloosa is spending few days In the city. Tie regular Wednesday afternoon mus icale and tea will be held at the Coun- try club this afternoon.
 4Lrs. J. W. Winters will entertain an interesting club at her home in Bessemer this afternoon to which a number of Birmingham friends have been invited
 
 Mrs. George A. Walker of Montgomery and Miss Mary McRae arrived in the city last night, having been called home on account of the sudden death of their father, MT. c. M. McRae, at 5S13 First avenue. Woodlawn.
 Mrs. S.. Spiro is in Knoxville Tenn, where she was called to the bedside of her sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
NEW EDUCATIONAL
 MOVE IN CHINA
Missionary Conference at Shanghai Discusses Christian Education and z
 Number of Subjects.

Shanghai, April sO.-At this morning s session of the missionary conference here a new educational movement in China, the value of Christian education in pro- viding capable and trustworthy leaders in state and church. the scope and lim- itations of Christian colleges and kin dred subjects, were discussed. A remark able spirit of harmony was manifested by the representatives of the seventy de- nominations present.
 During the afternoon the speakers were Rev. Dr. D. R. Anderson, Sir A. l.. Simp- son of Cambridge university and J. w. Bashford. The subjects were the influ- ence of the missions in China, their aid in introducing commerce. western learn ing, etc, and China becoming modern like Japan, with tenfold the latter's pop ulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
VARIETY OF RESOURCES.
Weekly Review of Industrial Develop
 ment In Georgia and Alabama.

Columbus. Ga. April 30.-(Special.)-T Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index will say tomorrow in it's regular weekly issue:
 'The great diversity as well as mag nitude of manufacturing plants that are being established in Georgia and Alabama is illustrated in reports to The Index for the past seven days, showing the variety of resources in the two states that can be developed with profit. If any such demonstration of progress as is being made week after week in the columns of The Index for Georgia and Alabama can be made for any other states in the Union, it is not being done, and it is to bc doubted if there is equal development fin any other section. The recital of nu- merous instances of the exercise of that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
Road Caters to oil Trust.

Washington, April 30.-A regulation put into effect by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad whereby II refuses to deliver oil in tank cars to Preston x Davis at it's Brooklyn terminal was or dered today by the interstate commerce commission to be rescinded. The decis- ion in the case was rendered by Chair man Knapp It was alleged in the com plaint that the Standard oil company had brought influence to bear on the rail- road company to the detriment of the compliments, Preston x Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
ORDER OF HIRRERNIANs.

The ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Dr. der of Hibernians will entertain with euchre party and dance this evening at the Knights of Columbus hall.
 Prizes will be given for the best lady and gentleman waltzer and also for best score at euchre
 The following committee Is in charge Mrs W. H. Cutcliff, Mrs. Charles Chorn- ley, Mrs. Y. Y. D'Rourk, Mrs. Ellen Reed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01

deavoring to settle the labor troubles in that and surrounding coal mining dis tricts: "As the result of negotiations, the outstanding points of an agreement have been so adjusted through conciliations s to make 1t acceptable to both sides. The district executive board has agreed to recommend this agreement for acceptance by the men. referendum vote will be taken Thusrday"'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
pR. PETERsoN's RESIGNATION.

The friends of Dr. Francis M Peterson will regret to hear of his resignation from the office of president of the Ala bama Girls Industrial school, and espe- cially since it has been occasioned by his own i'll health This is a signal loss to the school and the state. Dr. Peterson is an able scholar and a very useful citi- zen. His speedy restoration to health Is the prayerful wish of the citizens of hie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-01
Innocent Joys of Youth.

From Harper's WeekIy.
 '.Gracious, Fanny!" exclaimed a mother to her little daughter, why are you shouting like that? Why can't you be quiet like your brother?'
 Hes got to be quiet" replied Fanny. Hes playing papa coming home late- And who are you playing?"
 'Oh, I'm playing you.'