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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
PLANS UNDER WAY
 FOR LABOR DAY
COMMITTEES BEGIN EARLY, FOR IT IS HOPED TO MAKE cELE. BRATIoN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER HELD.

Labor Day is fast drawing near. and the different unions are taking steps to- wards d fitting celebration The joint committee of five In charge of the days arrangements will very probably meet within the next day or two to outline the plans for the celebration.
 The intention of all the different unions Is to make this years Labor Day most successful one, and this early prepara- ton has been undertaken with that end in view. Arrangements are being made with several prominent speakers to make ad- dresses and thls part of the programme will be very attractive.
 There will be all sorts of contests for men, women. boys and girls. and the prizes offered will be quite an lndueemcnt for the displaying of skill. These con- tests vii linclude everything from foot races to chasing the greased pig
 The joint committee of five consists of J. B. Drake, C. C. Houston, W. C. M-- Carty, Andy Marx and E. B. Courtney. There will also be an additional commlt- tee to assist this one. which will consist of one member from each union. There are something like forty-two unions in and around Birmingham. which will make this committee of considerable size.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
ABERCROMBIE ON
 UNIVERSITY PLANS
Will Cevote Much Attention to
 Engineering in Future
SUMMER SCHOOL CROWDED
Bids on New Buildings Will Be Adver- tised for Just as Soon as Plans Are Submitted and Are
 Passed Upon.

President John w. Abercrombie of the University of Alabama, who was In Bir- mingham yestredny, said that the institu- ton will devote much attention in future to engineering, He talked Interestingly of the work being done at the summer school and discussing general conditions at the school said:
 Everything is progressing satisfactorily The summer school for teachers Is a 325, 300 being boarding students. The dormitories are crowded, some of the rooms accommodating as many as five.
 'We hope soon to have several new building under course of construction. The University architect, MT. Frank Lock- wood of Montgomery, Is now at work on the plans and specifications, and as soon as he finishes them the building com mittee of the board of trustees will adver- tise for bids.
 "The board of trustees has directed the building committee to proceed at once to the erection of central heating, light ing and pumping plant; an engineering hall, and a laboratory building for the departments os geology and biology. It is hoped that the central power plant may be ready by November or December.
 Yes, the management of the University Is endeavoring to meet the engineering needs of the state, especially of the Bir- mlngham district. Special emphasis will be placed upon the school of mines, or mining engineering, which Is the most comprehensive form of engineering. In order to 5e a successful mining engineer 1t Is necessary for a man to have also a general knowledge of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.
 "Our department of engineering has been greatly strengthened and now com prses the schools of civil engineering elec- trical engineering, mechanical engineering and mining engineering. Highly trained specialists are in charge of eaal of these schools that of mining engineering being under the direction of Prof E. J. Mo Caustland, for the last several years an able member of the engineering faculty of Cornell university.
 "Without neglecting in the least our academic or literary courses, we plan to  stress technical training. No institution in this country is more favorably located for the development of a great engineer ing department. Many of the necessary laboratory equipments are at our very doors. It will not be necessary hereafter for any Alabama boy to go to other states for the best of technical education.
 "Wihle our department of medicine Is located at Mobile, the first two years may be taken at Tuscaloosa. The courses have been so arranged as to enable a student in six years to take the de- gres of Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine. A two-year course In phar- macy is offered at both Tuscaloosa and Mobile
 "The board of trustees are making every effort possible to meet Alabama s every educational need"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
SANITARY CRUSADE
 SHOWING RESULTS
STABLES ALL PUT IN GOOD CON- OPTION AND IT IS BELIEVED THERE IS NO DANGER OF FEVER SPREAD.

The fight against typhoid fever being sanitary department is continuing briskly, and it is believed they have the situation fin hand. For the past week they have been canvassing every inch of ground pushing cleanup campaign and investl- gating the water, milk and other supplies of each family.
 Yesterday the five officers worked with the stables on the Highlands. and be- fore evening nearly everyone had been put in good order. In this manner 1t Is hoped to put a stop to the flies which carry the disease from house to house. The stables are believed to have more to do with the trouble than anything else.
 There is no necessity for alarm on the part of other residents of the same dis trict if they are careful about their own premises, and have wire screens on win dows and doors. They will, according 10 the physicians, be as safe there as any one in any other part of tfle city. Many of the twenty-five cases are reported im- proved, and some convalescent The pros poets are now that a typhoid epidemic has already been warded off.
 A letter to The Age-Herald from resi- dent of the infected district received yes- terday points out another probable cause for the disease, attributing 1t to the open closets of servant houses in the various alleys, which the writer claims are now in a filthy condition. This is now receiving the attention of the sanitary department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

The clerks in the various courts are the orly workers at present. Several suits were filed in the circuit court the principal ones being:
 William F. White vs. Republic Iron and Steel company. The plaintiff claims 5000 tor personal injuries, alleged to have leen received by falling into a hole where a weighing machine had formerly been.
 .drs. Annie T. Marks, administrative, of the estate of Louis P. Marks, filed suit against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Tower company for $30000 for the death of intestate who, it is alleged died from the results of burns received from coming in contact with a guy wire which was charged with electricity while work ing for the Peoples Home Telephone com pany.
 John Smith vs. Republic Iron and Steel company Plaintiff claims s2ooO for per sonal injuries alleged to have been re- ceived while working for the defendant at mine in Sayreton.
 Gertrude Haslxins. pro ami, vs. J. L. Chalfoux & Co. Plaintiff claims s10.0o0 for personal injuries alleged to have been received while passenger in the eleva- tor in Chalifoux budding.
 Albert Steel vs. Birmingham Red Ore company Plaintiff claims 5000 for per- sonal injuries alleged to have been re- ceived from a defect in a drill.
 Walter Lloyd vs Republic Iron and teel company. Plaintiff claims 5000 for personal injuries alleged to have been re- ceive1 while wheeling barrow of flag gots over d bridge which broke.
 In the chancery court a decree was rendered in the case of c. F. Johnson vs. c. A. Howze, dissoving the injunction The plaintiff sought to restrain the de- fendan- from holding and exercising the rights of office in a negro lodge of Odd Fellows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
ENSLEY WATCHMEN
 PLACED UNDER BOND
JUDGE BENNERS BELIEVES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVl- DENCE OF GUILT TO HAVE THE GRAND JURY INVESTIGATE.

After hearing the evidence in the pre- liminary hearing of M. A. Ross and C. R. Parham, the two men formerly employed as watchmen at Ensley and R. G. Davis. a special watchman at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad companys steel plant at Ensley Judge l. H. Benners bound the three men over to the grand jury for murder, it being charged that the three men were responsible for the kill ing of Will Head at his home near the steel plant about two weks ago. Judge Benners fixed Ross bond at s25OO and Parham's and Davis bond at 5000 each.
 The three men have been on trial in the first division of the inferior court, the hearing having consumed all of Wednes- day and the greater part of yesterday morning, and there has been considerable interest attracted by the case. Head 1t will be remembered, was supposedly shot down in his doorway by some unknown party three bullets taking effect in his body.
 Ross, in the hearing, stated that he was making an arrest In the vicinity of Heads home when he heard several shots down the street, and leaving his prisoner with the other two officers, went to find what the cause of the shooting was. He states that while on his way down the street he saw three negroes running from the direction of Heads house. and upon ordering them to halt one of the negroes turned and fired toward him. He states that he returned the fire, but could not tell whether he hit anyone or not. This. he said, was the only shooting he had any knowledge of. except the report Of the shots he heard previous to his leav- ing the other officers.
 The three men were tried after being arrested on warrants sworn out by Willie Head, the wife of the dead negro. In the judgment of the court the evidence against the men was sufficient to warrant an in- vestigation by the grand jury, and he bound them over on bond as stated above. It is believed that the men will make bond without trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
GROWING CHILDREN.
Period When the Nervous Actlv-
 ity Is at It's Greatest.

A medical journal says;
 Against the practice of giving tea and coffee to children, we cannot speak to strongly
 childhood is the period when the nervous activity is at it's greatest. The brain IS ever busy receiving new im- pressions.
 Reflex action coordination of muscles, and the special senses are all under a special course of training. The nervous system Is pushed to its utmost capacity, and long Is the list of victims that follow it's over-stlmulation. In these little peo- pie. nothing but harm can come from the use of such articles as tea or coffee.
 Bad, then. as this practice Is, let us as physicians be aggressive in it's pro- hibition. Do not be satisfied by answering No when asked as to its use. but let us teach the families with whom we come in contact. that such practice is evil We speak emphatically, because not only among the poor and uneducated, but among the rich, who should know better, this practice is marveleusly prevalent"
 A man who tried Postum Food Coffee, said that 1t might be solid nourishment, but he didn't like it's taste. He had not discovered the secret of making delicious Postum. After boiling commences, allow 1t to boil full 15 minutes. Not simply to put it on the stove for l5 minutes. but count the l5 minutes after boiling com mences. That brings out the food value and the delicious flavor. It certainly does make the children bright and healthy, and has proven a Godsend to many an adult whose daily ails were not understood un- til Postum was used in place of coffee. There's Reason" Postum properly made has coffee taste similar to the mild high grade Javas. Read the little health classic, The Road to Melville in pkgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
PROVISIONS CAUSE SURPRISE HERE AND ALREADY THERE IS MUCH SPECULATION OVER THE CHANGES TO BE MADE.

The proposed municipal code bill, the substance of which leaked out in Mont gomery yesterday, will be the livest topic of conversation and discussion in Birming- ham for days to come. The possibilities Of the bill seem unlimited, and 1t is such a surprise that many will be severely shocked.
 How will Birmingham like having her aldermen cut down from eighteen to four teen, and her wards redistricted?
 How will Mayor Ward like to be de- prived of his vote in the City Council and made content with veto power?
 Who will be the president of the City Council, Walter Moore, B. II. Cooper, Harry Jones, or who?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
BICYCLE THIEVES
 GETTING IN WORK
THREE WHEELS REPORTED MISS ING YESTERDAY AND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ARE COMING IN EVERY DAY.

One summer about two or three years ago 1t seemed almost impossible to leave a bicycle on the streets of Birmingham and not have 1t ridden off by some thief, unless 1t was locked, and 1t begins to appear that the same thing is to be re- peated this summer.
 Last summer there was some trouble experienced with bicycle thieves, and the police finally succeeded in locating the trouble at the home of several little negro boys, and a number of wheels were found at the house at the time the arrest or the negroes was made. The little thieves had apparently made practice of walk ing around the street watching for some one to lay q wheel down on the curb stone, and as soon as the owner got inside of a building onto the bicy' les they would jump and ride off.
 Whether or not the same crowd of ne- groes is at work now has not been ascer- tained, but it is a certain fact that some- one is stealing wheles, in numbers, in some manner. Three bicycles were re- ported at police heaquarters to have been stolen yesterday, and there has been hardly d day this week that there have not been one or two reports of missing bicycles.
 Yesterday afternon Burnum Hammett reported that his wheel. a blue Cornell, had been taken from the curbstone in front of Harris pharmacy on Park ave nue and Nineteenth street. A black Yale bicycle was stolen from B. G. Young at 2161s North Twenty-second street. and blue Cornell was stolen from L. C. Frazer where he left it in front of The Age-Herald office.
 The plan of the thieves seems to be one in which there must be considerable money The bicycle is stolen and then taken to some negro quarter and offered at very low price, and it is evidently very little trouble to dispose of them It begins to look as If there is a systematic robbery of bicycle riders of their wheels going on The only way to catch the guilty parties is to leave numbers of the stolen wheels at the bicycle shops, and there they make be taken up and restored to the original owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
ALL SHOULD ATTEND
 LIBRARY MEETING
ATLANTA MAN HAS SOME FUN OUT OF BIRMINGHAM BECAUSE THIS CITY HAS NO ADEQUATE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The public library mass meeting which Is to be held Sunday afternoon at the Bijou theatre, is one that every citizen of Birmingham should attend. The meet ing will begin at 4:30 and the theatre should be filled when 1t begins.
 The proposed library is to be distinct ly a peoples library, built by the peo- pie for the people This fact alone should appeal to everyone.
 The matter of public library for Bir- mingham was being discussed by party of men; among whom was an Atlanta traveling man. When this man learned that Birmingham was not possessed of an institution of this kind he said:
 What! Birmingham hasn't a public library? Where is the civic pride which you Birmingham people brag so much about? Your newspapers and your travel ing men would cause a person to believe that Birmingham ~-as the garden spot of the world, and in fact I have come to like Birmingham as well, if not bet ter than Atlanta. although I have seen on.y little of it.
 But, the idea of a town as large and prosperous as Birmingham failing to have such an institution is more than I can understand. If Atlanta can have one why Birmingham certainly can have one. Talk about Birmingham outstrip- ping Atlanta. How can you expect it to do so if everything else is in like pro- portion to the establishing of a first class public library here. Aren't you afraid of dying with intellectual dry rot?
 'Why don't you people dig down into your jeans for the cash to build this library? I understand that you only want s6O,O00 at this time. If the people of Birmingham can't spart s6O,0O0 out of their income there Is no town in the country that ean.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
Local Weather Data.
Y.M.C.A. ENCOUNTERS
 B. A. C. SATURDAY
How the Teams Will Line Up-B. A. c. Has Won Six of the Eight
 Games Played.

The baseball teams of the Birmingham Athletic club and the Y. M. c. A. meet at West End park Saturday next
 The B. A C. has played eight games with the best amateurs of the state, and has won six. The Y. M. c. A. is made up of good material, but has not had the practice necessary to make champions
 The teams will lineup as follows: B. A. c.: Vaughan and S. Hall, catchers; Rob- ertson and Adams, pitchers; Pritchard, Throckmorton, Motley and Stanley, in- heders; w. Stret, Aldrich and c. Allen, outfielders.
 Y. M c. A.: H. Hening, catcher; Ram seur and Wooley, pitchers; Bruce, Lack , mond, Simmons and Tinsley, infelders; Laurenson, Chairsell and Hening, out fielders,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
JIM KENNEDY MUST
 FACE GRAND JURY
THE MAN WHO TRIED TO JUMP THROUGH A CAR WINDOW UNI ABLE TO SUBSTANTlATE HIS PLEA OF SELF-DEFENSE.

The preliminary hearing of Jim Ken nedy charged with the murder of Jack son Lomax at Readers Gap about two weeks ago, was heard in the second di- vision of the inferior court yesterday aft ernoon, and the man on trial was bound over to the grand jury on charge of manslaughter, without bond. Both of the men involved in the shooting were negroes.
 Kennedy claims that Lomax robbed him of s in skin game" two nights previous to the shooting, and that when he asked him to return the money Lomax drew his gun and began firing, the first bullet going through his vest and the second piercing hole through his hat Kennedy mortally wounded Lomax with the first shot which he returned.
 The argument of the defense was that Kennedy shot Lomax in self-defense but the judgment of the court was that the evidence was not sufficient to grant the negro his freedom.
 John D. Strange was counsel for the defense and Judge Abernathy appointed James M. Long to argue the case for the state MT Long is president of the junior low class at the University of Alabama, having studied only one year, and the case yesterday was his first. His argument was clear and his plea for the state forceful.
 Jim Kennedy, the negro who was bound over, was the man who gave the ar resting officer much trouble in getting him to Birmingham. and who came near escaping by jumping through the window of rapidly moving street car on his way here from Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
89 NEW MEMBERS.
Commercial Club Making Fine Prog
 ress in Membership Campaign.

Eeght-nine members is the record oc the Commercial club for the past month, and thls without any real genuine cam palgn. but simply q little earnest work on the part of the members. The club Is atfeg. a membership of 1000, and at the regular monthly meeting last month 1t was announced that 375 new members were required to bring the membership up to this mark. At the present rate of progress 1t will only be d very short while before these s75 sheep are roped in.
 Quite d number of the delegation which attended the opening of the legislature in behalf of the repeal of the tax on foreign loan companies are drifting back. as the bill appears to be so generally favored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
EMERY TO RESIGN
 FROM B. R. L. &P.CO.
RUMOR SAYS HE WILL LEAVE
 COMPANY IN SEPTEMBER-MR.
 JEMISON UNDECIDED ON AC- CEPTANCE OF CHAIRMANSHIP.

It is understood that J. A. Emery, gen. way, Light and Power company will shortly resign his position, the reslgna- ton to be effective on or before A. IT. Ford is installed as president of the company in September. MT. Emery has been in the east -or several days, but will return home tomorrow night.
 Robert Jemison, who recently rendered his resignation as president of the Rail- way, Light and Power company. has been asked to accept the chairmanshlp of the board of directors, but he has not yet decided whether he would so so. He has been president. for twenty years and now gives up that position in order to be re- neved of the strain involved in the in- creasiug duties of the executive office. It is said that unless the work connected with the office of chairman Is to be comparatively light he will leave the ser vice of the company and devote his time to his private interests Mir. Jemlson says h.s physician advised him to give up the pi esidency three years ago
 MT. Ford is aJoul 45 years of age and is at the head of the well known engl- neerng firm of Ford, Bacon & Davis. lie was at one time in charge of the street car system of New Orleans. On assuming the presidency of the Blrming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany he will come here to reside.
 Mir Emery ranks as a high class engi- neer and the greater part of the vast improvements and expansion of the street ra.way system here has been under his immediate direction. His friends say he is thinking of engaging in business for him self, but his plans for the future can not be announced until he returns to tha clfv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
MAY LOSE HIS ARM.
w. w. Campbell Was More Seriously
 Burned Than at First Supposed.

As the result of the accident which oc- cured to W. w. Campbell, who was burned while working on the wires at the top of telephone pole day before yesterday, 1t is believed that the man s arm Is so badly burned that an amputa- ton will be necessary.
 Campbell was working on wires put out of order by lightning at the top of a pole when from some cause a flame blazed up from the wires and burned one of his arms horribly. The condition of the man was very serious last night but it is believed that he will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
NEGROES PLAY
 TWO GAMES TODAY
Birmingham and Memphis Playing fol Championship of the South.
 Fine Exhibitions.

Any one wishing to see baseball as played by two of the best colored teams In the south will have no better chance than by going to West End park today and watching the double-header between Birmingham and Memphis.
 Three games have already been played this week. The score of the first was 3 to O. in favor of Birmingham the second' I to (hirteen innings), in favor of Bir- mingham, and the third, played Thursday, ? to 1, in favor of Memphis.
 The box seats are reserved for white patrons and the rest of the park for negroes. First game called promptly at 2.3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
PLAN TO SET UP
 NEW GOVERNMENT
Judge Feagin Invited to Start New Scheme at East Lake Indus
 trial School.

Judge Feagin Is planning a trip to the East Lake Industrial school within the next few weeks. where he has ben invited to set up among the juveniles a new re- public in opposition and imitation of the government of the United States.
 This Is to be no simple affair, for 1t seems that the new republic will be com plete In every sense. and the lads will run things The president of that state will not be an autocrat. but his powers will be duly balanced by the judiciary and leg islative bodies
 The boys will thus be given an oppor- tunity of learning their country's oas- mess, and of controlling themselves at the same time. This Is in line with the judges sytem of sending boys, unattended, to the school. with their commitment papcrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
JERE C. KINGS
 FATHER IS DEAD
Jefferson Representative Called Hasti. ly to Greenville Again Yester.
 day Morning. .

T. .. King, the father of Representative Je-e (. King, died at his home in Green vile at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. King was we'll known all over the state and h'a death was the result of the in- firmitits of old age He was 76 years of age The funeral will take place this vile.
 Representative King was called 10 the bedside of hls father two or three days ago, but as he appeared to be getting better MT. King returned to Montgomery Wedne sday night. He was again called to Greenville early yesterday morning.