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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
THE WEEKS REVIEW.
Industrial Progress In Alabama and
 Georgia.

Columbus, Ga, December 3.--(Special.)- The Georgia and Alabama Industrial h. dex will say tomorrow in its regular weekly issue:
 'sI'he completion of plans for the es- tabishment of great cement plant at Demopolis, Ala, by New York com pany with capital of $1,00O00O, and the purchase in Southern Georgia of 4000 acres of land for s1ooo0O by Chicago in- vestors for division into farms of five to ten acres to be titled by people from the northwest who are skilled in in tensified farming are two interesting oc- currences of the past seven days that illustrate the diversity of the great de- velopment that is in progress in Georgia and Alabama The building of locks in the Black Warrior and Tombigbee rivers by the federal government at an ultimate cost of S6,000 600, which is now in progress will afford all-the-year- water transportation from 100 miles above Tus- caloosa, Ala, to tidewater, thus giving quick and cheap movement of freight from a rich mineral section. The definite determination to locate the cement plant at Demopolis is one of the first fruits of the great waterway improvement.
 "The bringing of farmers from the northwest to southern Georgia will be of mutual benefit to the desirable newcom- CTS and the section in which they will locate. The climate, of Itself, would be a superb attraction, and the lands which they will cultivate arc among the mos. productive in the country Georgia and Alabama offer unexcelled advantages to the farmer as they do to the manufactur CT and to the investor. Thousands upon thousands of acres need but to be tickleI to laugh a harvest and to homeseekers every condition says, Come More peo- pie will mean more business for the mer- cantile establishments larger market for the products of factories, a need for more houses and eventually the building of electric interurban railways that will aid in the development of this section to a degree that no other one factor can surpass.
 industrial development in Georgia and Alabama continues steadily. Among the manufacturing plants to be established. The Index reports the following:
 Heading factory. Decatur, Ala; bot ting plant, Fayette, Ala; cottonpicker plant, Montgomery, Ala; ice factory, Quitman, Ga; electric light plant exten- sion, LaGrange. Ga; Norman Park. Ga. investors to develop timber and turpen- tine lands; macaroni factory. Birming ham, Ala; mica deposit to be mined near Elberton, Ga; plant for manufacturing piledriving machinery, Gordon, Ala; rail way to be constructed between Washing ton, Ga, and Elberton, Ga.; stove plant. Selma, Ala.
 Tn addition to residences and bus- ness buildings, The Index reports the fol- lowing to be constructed:
 Steel bridge, Chatham county Georgia, paving, Bessemer, Ala; school buildings. Selma, Ala, and Cullman, Ala; churches. Oxford, Ga, and Enterprise, Ala: sew CTS, Monroe, Ga.; theatre, Savannah. Ga; waterworks system extension, Sa- vannah, Ga
 Flight new corporations with total min imum capital stock of 3462. .750. two new banks and municipal improvement bond issue are reported"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
THREE HUNDRED
 IN ATTENDANCE Methodist Conference in Ses-
 sion at Columbus
ELIMINARY WORK BEGUN
Bishop Eugene R. Hendrix Is Presld- ing Over the Deliberations and Will Deliver an Address At
 the Business Session.

Columbus, Miss, December 2-(Special) Nearly three hundred ministers have ar rived in Columbus to attend the annual north Mississippi conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church south. The gath erng will be under the leadership of Bishop Eugene R. ldrix of Kansas City, Mo-, who arrive us morning from Tuscaloosa, where he been conducting the north Alabama con ence. The Rev. J. R. Countss of Gree file, conference secretary. arrived this .4fternoon. The preliminary work of the conference was begun this afternoon when the several committees appointed began the examina- ton of those desiring entrance into the ministry in this section of the church. Those who stood the examination are J. A. Mckee, Inverness, Miss; J. l.. Majors, Carrollton, Miss; l.. B. Harl1ins, Eureka Springs, Miss; J. G. Johnson. Tomnolen. Miss: w. V. Sherrill, Starkville, Miss; A. l.. Davenport. Corinth. Miss; J. (. McElroy, Corinth, Miss, and b. A. Craw- son, Thaxton, Miss. At o'clock tonight the annual meeting of the Conference Historical society was held in the Sunday school room.
 Tonight at 7:30 o'clock Dr. J. w. Shoaff, pastor of the local church, delivered the address of welcome to the entire con- couse of visitors on behalf of the local church and the city. This address was replied to by the Rev. T. w. Lewis Of Jackson, Miss.
 Following these two addresses. short reception was held at the church. Every body was busy meeting every one else and when the reception ended shortly after S.3O no one was stranger. In re sponse to an invitation of the local mana gers of the Lyceum course. nearly all the ministers went to the Columbus the atre directly from the reception and wit messed one of the lyceum numbers being presented there. The first business ses- sion of the conference will be opened to- morrow morning at 9 o'clock with an address by Bishop Hendrix. Tomorrow afternoon will be given over to com mittee work and tomorrow evening the annual meeting of the conference of tho Epworth League will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
MYSTERY CLOUDS NEW DECATUR CASE Assault on Miss DoIIie Porter
 Is Unexplained KIDNAPPING IS SUGGESTED The Girl Who Was Bound and Gagged In a Coal House Is Better and
 Able To Describe Her
 AssaiIant.
KIDNAPPING IS SUGGESTED

Decatur. December 3-(Special. )-There was considerable excitement in the De- caturs today on account of a report which spread over the city like wildfire saying that a man named Tucker who is accused of an attempt to assault Miss Dollie May Porter yesterday, had been arrested In Cullman. The officers, how ever, deny that such an arrest has been made
 Miss Porter has about recovered from the nervous shock which she underwent yesterday by being bound and gagged and her clothing torn off and left in an unconscious condition in the coal house in the back yard, to be found later by her aunt, Mrs. Fred Graves.
 The story of the crime and the cir eumstanees leading up to it are clothed in considerable mystery. The accused mans name is Tucker, and he Is said to be a machinist by trade and had only been in New Decatur about three weeks. He was boarding at hotel in New De- catur He is described as being tall and of heavy build, weighing perhaps 200 pounds, and wore a black suit of clothes and a light overcoat. He was clean shaven
 In connection with the crime peculiar story IS lOlu WHICH ndS d leHuellCy lO show that the intentions of the man were to kidnap Miss Porter. It Is said that the young lady's parents are sepa- rated and that her mother resides in Birmingham and her father in some other city. Miss Porter for some time has been making her home with her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Fred Graves, in the Boston Flats, in New Decatur. The story goes on to say that Miss Porters father wanted her to go to him, but for some reason she would not, and it is said that her father then threatened to have her kidnapped. On this account some are of the opinion that it was a case of attempted Kidnapping. However this may have been the crime was bold one to say the least. It happened in broad daylight, in a prominent residence portion of New Decatur, one block from the Tavern hotel and three blocks from the most prominent business portion of New Decatur.
 Miss Porter is about 15 years of age, pretty and quite popular. Her aunt, Mrs. Graves, is quite prominent and her uncle. Fred Graves, Is a well known railroad man, being an engineer on the Louisville an. Nashville railroad, running from Deca tlr to Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Local and Personal.
Zine Rifle Score.

Jackson. Miss, December 3.-(Speclal)-- Adjutant General Fridge has received the report of the record made by the rife team of the military company at Vioks- burg, and declares his conviction that no other teams in the south will be able to beat it. The prize offered is for the best record at 800 yards, and following are the scores made at the Vicksburg rife range
 Captain. Hogaboom, n; Captain Cor man, 70 Sergeant Hall, n; Private Wag- ner, T; Private Coffee, CT. These give d total of s49, when the possible score is 375. Teams of five or six other states of the south are to contest for the same prize, but if any of them beat the Mis- sissippi score they will have proven them- selves frst-class marksmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
W|THAM DECLARES FURRY AT AN END Georgia Banker Says New York
 Has Recovered BANKS WILL PAY OUT CASH Clearing House Certificates Will Be Called In At Americus Next Mon-
 day and Everything Is All
 Right Now.
BANKS WILL PAY OUT CASH

Atlanta, December 3.--(Special. )-W. S. Witham, head of large chain of banks in Georgia and other states, has returned from New York, where he addressed a meeting of bankers on Thanksgiving day.
 MT Witham says that he found condi- tions rapidly rounding into normal shape In Gotham, and the people there consider the furry to all intents at an end. New York banks are paying out currency freely on demand.
 As further indication that conditions are becoming normal everywhere, For mer State Senator Crawford Wheatley passed through Atlanta Tuesday en route to New York, and stated that Americus had determined Monday to retire its issue of clearing house certificates as fast as they were paid into the banks.
 "In fact, we did not issue but $17,000 in these certificates" said Mir Wheatley. and aside from certain caution of merchants and business men we noticed no difference down our way. Every thing Is all right now"
 with the services of q rate expert to command, this commission could save the people of Georgia SS00,0O0 annually" said Chairman McLendon Tuesday.
 The Candler bill provided for the em- ployment of one or more rate experts by the commission, but carelessly neglected to appropriate money to pay one. As n matter of fact, the bill failed to carry appropriations for the actual needs of the commission In the work now undertaken by it. and funds for this work are com- ing from the contgent fund.
 Undoubtedly the next legislature will be called upon to appropriate sufficient money for carrying on the work of the commission without hampering t. It js especially desired that an appropriation be made for employing a rate expert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
The Lunch Counter
In the Cause of Dyspepsia and Ind- gestion, Catarrh of the Stomach
 and Heart Disease.
Nine-Tenths of Those Who Eat There
 Bolt Down Their Food,

Bolt Down Their Food.
 The next time you eat at a lunch counter just you watch the people op- posite. Look down the whole line and notice how they bolt down their food washing 1t down with hot coffee or cold water. First they take large bite then @ drink, bite and drink, hurrying through their meal in five or ten minutes
 Many of them don't know the correct way to eat, while others are so intent on money making that they will not take the time to eat properly.
 The lunch counters create a great de- nand for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. for every one now knows that they assist the stomach in digestlng the food that has been suddenly forced down into it.
 Health should be the first thing sought for in the battle for existence.
 With a sound body all things are pos sible to man, while i'll health handicaps him.
 The dyspeptic is usually grouchy and cannot meet his fellow-man in the proper spirit to win his confidence and esteem. Many a fine proposition has failed be- cause a dyspeptic was back of it.
 Your brain does not work right where dyspeptic conditions prevail, neither does any organ of the body
 Get your digestive apparatus in perfect condition first and all will go well with you.
 Take Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets until you cure yourself of indigestion, catarrh of the stomach and dyspepsia, and your heart, liver. brain and all the organs of the body will perform their functions properly and you will be in sound health.
 Don't give up in despeair. but get right and all things will come your way and fortune will again smile upon you.
 You can purchase Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets anywhere on earth. They. have become a family necessity everywhere.
 They are 50 cents per package
 Send us your name and address today and we will at once send you by mall a sample package free. Address F. A. Stuart Co.,. 1b0 Stuart Bldg, Marshall. Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
HoRSEMEN IN SESSION.
Board of Review Confirms Lifting of
 Suspension on Driver.

Jew York, December 3.-The board of review of the National Trotting asso- citation began its semi-annual session here today The board will be in ses- sion several days.
 The board today confirmed the action of President Johnston, who had with drawn S0-day suspension against Amos h2thbun by the officials of the Colum- bus (O.) grand circuit meeting last fall. Rathbun was charged with having laid up'' his horse in the heat because the horse was suffering from a complaint which incapacitated the animal. It was held that Rathbun did the best he could under the circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

plant, has severed his connection with the company and will leave in few days for St. Paul. Minn. His fellow workmen presented him with a handsome Masonic ring as token of their esteem MT Christie has been with the company only few months, but has by his cour- tesy and ability gained the respect and esteem of those with whom he worked. The presentation was made at the ma chine shop tonight, and many wishes for his future success were extended. He will make his home in St. Paul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Notice.

There will be called meeting of Farrer lodge, No. 8. A. F. & A. M., at cir hall in Elyton at 1 o'clock sharp Wednesday, December 4. to attend tn e funeral of our deceased brother Will liam A. Persing. Funeral from resi- dence. 1921 Tuscaloosa avenue. Inter- ment at Elmwood.
 FRED A. SMITH. W. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
RECEPTION GIVEN
 FOR REV. WRITTEN Token of Esteem from Mem-
 bers of Congregation
CHRISTIE GOES TO ST. PAUL
Ensiey Council Takes Up the License Schedule at Meeting Tomorrow Night-Persona and Gen.
 eral News of EnsIey.

Ensley, December 3.-(Special)-T Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church rendered a reception to the Rev. L. F. Whitten and family tonight at the residence of Mrs. E. T. Fields, on Avenue D and Eighteenth street. A large number of guests assembled, including many out of-town visitors. During the evening de- lightful refreshments were served. includ- ing a delicious fruit punch. Mrs. D. A. Echols assisted Mrs. Fields in receiving the guests, and Miss Collins presided at the punch bowl. A pleasing feature was the presentation of handsome gold handled umbrella to MT. Whitten and an elegant silver chocolate set to Miss Lena Whitten. The umbrella was the gift of MT. and Mrs. John Angwin, the choco- late set by the Ladies' Aid society, as token of appreciation of Mrs. Whittens services as organist during the past year. The recipients of the gifts in a few we'll chosen words expressed their apprecia- ton and thanks to the donors for their kindly remembrance.
 Dr. T. A. Johnson, at the request of Ire ladies, paid an eloquent tribute to the WOlLn ana WOrk OL MI. " hltlCil oS Ps'o7 tor of the church, and assured him that by his unselfsh devotion and kindly min istrations he had built an everlasting monument in the hearts and affections of his people. MT. Whitten responded briefly and in voice shaken with emo ton, thanked the people for the many expressions of friendship and regard that had been extended to him and his family. The president of the aid society, Mrs, D. A. Echos, presented the gift of the society to Miss Whitten in most gracet full manner. The affair was one of the most delightful social events that ever occurred in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

George A. Bradley, general trainmaster of the Atlanta division of the Southern railroad, left yesterday afternoon for Att lanta to take charge of the Atlanta ter minals of the Southern in the capacity of superintendent, his appointment to which was announced several days ago. MT. Bradley Is well known in Birming- ham, where he has lived for several years. He was formerly in the employ of the Frisco here.
 F. w. Brown has been appointed train master of the Atlanta division of the Southern to succeed Mir. Bradley. MT. Browns headquarters, as were MT. Brad ley's, will be in Birmingham.
 It was announced yesterday at the local headouarters of the Southern that E.. F.. Norris has been appointed superintendent of the Atlanta division of the road, with headquarters in Atlanta. A. H. Vest fall, formerly superintendent in Atlanta, has been transferred.
 G. P Biles, freight traffic manager of the Alabama Great Southern, with head quarters in Cincinnati, was in Birming ham several hours yesterday. MT. Biles was en route to Montgomery, where today he will attend the meeting of the Ala bama railroad commission, before which the classification of the Alabama Great Southern will take place. In spite of the late financial depression, MT. Biles re- ports freight business good and pract- cally normal.
 The railroads announce plenty of freight cars on hand. The indications are that there will be no shortage of cars this winter, as last year. The cars are not pilng up, but the movement. while being brisk, is not hampered in the least. Pas senger business also continues good. Each office announces as many tickets sold last month as were sold during November last year. The trains passing through the city are filled with people.
 Arthur Clack, Queen and Crescent freight agent at Vicksburg. was in Bir- mingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Sutton Beats Schaefer.

Toledo, O., December 3.-Playing con sistent billiards, George Sutton. champion 1S.2 billiard player, defeated Jake Schae- fer, 1S.1 champion here tonight by score of 300 to 146. The game was for 300 points at 1S.2 balk line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Personal and General.

Much interest is being manifested in the revival services at the Christian church. The meetings are well attended and much good is being accomplished. Rev. s. P. Speigal, state evangelist, Is assisting the pastor the Rev. P. H. Dun- can. The meetings will continue during the week.
 Dr. E. T. Fields narrowly escaped a serious accident this afternoon by the collision of an automobile which he was driving and a Vivian electric car. The accident occurred at the junction of Avenue D and Nineteenth street. pr. Fields was driving along Avenue D and turned into Nineteenth street just as the car was passing. both travelling rapidly. With great presence of mind Dr. Fields quickly turned the machine up Nine- teenth street. running along with the car, which was stopped as quickly as possible The automobile was slightly damaged.
 Mir and Mrs. F. B. Kilgore entertained at dinner today in honor of Rev and Mrs. B. B. Glasgow. Among those pres ent were: Mir. and Mrs. R s. Ruter of Woodlawn. Mir. and Mrs. M. A. Glas- gow, Dr George W Reed of Florence, Reed. Misses Maud and Lester Scott and MT. R. E. Scott. Mir. Glasgow was re- gently appointed pastor of the Metho- dist church at the North Alabama con ference held at Tuscaloosa He Is nephew of Mrs. Kilgore and Mrs. N. w. Scott.
 The friends of J. F>urniss Lee will re- gret to learn of his continued sickness He has been confined to his room about a week and 1t is feared has developed typhoid fever symptoms. Dr. W. D. Fon- vile is the attending physician.
 The Elks will hold their annual social session tomorrow Wednesday, night at tholr hopoe on Avenue E. A fine musical programme has been arranged. including the Royal Male Quartet A large num- ber of invitations have been issued and 1t goes without saying that a most en- joyable evening will be spent. The ses- aion will commence at O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Concrete.

Special materials required on concrete. See the sign, Avenue and Twenty-first street, south. Hermitage, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

Southern's Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer for Anniston and Atlanta leaves 4:15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Council Meets Tomorrow Night.

The city council of Ensley will meet Thursday night at the city hall and lively sesison is anticipated The license schedule for 1908 will be presented by the committee for final adoption and this will probably cause much discussion, as many substantial increases have been made. However, the committee has gone over the situation with care, and as far as pos sible has thoroughly investigated every interest in making up the schedule. Sew eral other matters of importance will come up before the council, including the report of the committee on retrenchment. The session will be open to the public.
 Ring Presented To Christie.
 c. Christie, who has been the night foreman of the machine shop at the steel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Ensley Team Victorious.

game of basket ball was played this afternoon between the teams of the Ems ley High school and the East Lake High school. which resulted in victory for the Ensley team by a score of 26 to g. The lineup was as follows:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

IUn0rrOW a1terhOon at O'CLOCK the Ensley team will meet Woodlawn High school at the ball grounds, Avenue F and Twenty-third street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

F. w. Brown has been appointed train master of the Atlanta division of the Southern to succeed MT. Bradley. MT. Browns headquarters, as were Mir. Brad ley's, will be in Birmingham.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-07-06
SALTAIR, SUNDAY CONCERT
~ Fort Douglas Military bank.

Ask your grocer to send you Royal
Bread. The crown label is on every