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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
DR. DUNCAN RETURNS.
Pastor of the First Church Suffered a Nervous Breakdown In Campaign.

The Rev. James A, Duncan has returned to Birmingham after an absence of sev- eral weeks. Most of the time away from here was spent at Lake Geneva, where he went to recuperate after nervous break down brought on by the great strain he was subjected to during the past few months, and especially during the open ing of the prohibition campaign.
 pr. Duncan was one of the ablest cham pions for prohibition, and his return brings him back just as the campaign is turning into the home stretch. When asked what he thought of the situation now, he replied that he had hardly had time to judge of it since coming back, but he can't help but believe that prohibition will carry.
 At Lake Geneva, Dr. Duncan stopped at the Lakeside inn, which is operated as a sanitarium by pr. King, the noted nerve specialist. He reports that this famous health resort was full of health and pleas ure-seekers, and that his stay there was very pleasant indeed. His health is much improved, and the members of his congre- gation are more than glad to know that he is back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
OFFICER IS STILL
 AFTER GAMBLERS Judge Feagin Took In Nearly
 S1G00 Yesterday SEVEN MORE THIS MORNING Two Raids Made During the Day and In Each Case Professionals Were
 Caught With the
 Goods.
SEVEN MORE THIS MORNING

The one officer which Birmingham lit- tie police force can afford to the gamblers is rot letting any grass grow under ms feet. He has netted 20 gamblers during the last week, and half of them have been fined and have paid out
 The police court was kept busy yes terday. and when the days work was done Judge Feagin considered posting a policeman at the door to guard Clerk Cunningham while he counted the cash, but Jack Curran thought he would sui flee. The fines netted nearly sl0oo.
 But Officer Street gave the judge seven more yesterday-seven of the thorough bred professionals, who will face justice this morning.
 During the afternoon Mir. Street, whde making his search in citizens clothes happened to take a look up the steps over simon's saloon. He placed his eye to a crack in door and watched the thrilling points In A poker game. The chips had exchanged hands several times. money was stacked up. and things were going along nicely when he knocked at the door, and haulded the two gamers into daylight
 The news of this raid sent the gam bers all over the city scrambling to cover, and not a single room in the center of the city was in action. But MT Street followed them to their den in the outskirts. At o'clock he and Officers Benson and Dlsheroon broke open a door over the Southside Pool Room, upon scene of disorder. One gambler was placing box of chips in the transom of a door. Another was dropping two packs of cards behind a table, and third was tearing the blanket from the table. The five men were hauled to the city prison. where a drove of their fellow gamblers collected and made their bonds.
 Officer Street is working under instruc- tions, and intends to go after the gam blers from now until they decide to leave town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
BESSEMER FIRM BANKRUPT. Moore Bros. Cause Surprise By Filing
 Voluntary Petition.

One of the most unique cases that has come up before the bankrupt courts here arose yesterday by the filing of volun- tary petition in bankruptcy by the firm of Moore Bros. of Bessemer.
 Last Decent CT a petition of involun tary bankruptcy was filed against this firm, which or crates ono of the largest depart nent stores l. Bessemer. They pro- tested against the petition and demanded a trial by jury. It was impossible to give case has never come up since then.
 Upon order of Referee Alec c. Birch an inventory of the stock of goods on hand was taken and a bond for sl5,0oO filed by the respondent. after which the firm was allowed to continue the busi- ness.
 The iist of creditors named in the pe- ttion filed with United States Clerk Ali son yesterday is exuemely long, and names fialns all over the country. Both assets ana liabilities amount to several thousand dc iiars. A. s. Cowan was ap- nointcd as receiver by Referee Birch and lis bond fixed at slc,ooc.
 Moore Bros. have been in business in Besscmcr for qute a long while and have always borne q good reputation. The fil- ing of the voluntary petition comes as surprise after their vigorous protest against the .nvolLntary petition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
GIVES REASONS
 FOR 5-CENT FARE
COMMITTEE WILL DRAW UP RES- BUTTONS TO BE PRESENTED TO STREET RAILWAY COMPANY. MEETING HELD YESTERDAY.

It was very evident from the eN- pressons made at the meeting held yesterday afternoon of the joint com mittee on the Ensley-5-cent-f fare propo- sition that this matter is to be kept after vigorously until the reduced rate composed of the commercial organiza- tions from Ensley. Pratt City and Bir- mingham, and the meeting was held in the Board of Trade rooms
 As result of the meeting Presi- dent A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will be presented with a set of resolu- tions setting forth the reasons why the committee thinks the 5-cent rate should be granted, and a letter will also be sent him requesting him to attend a meeting which is to be held in the council chamber n the city hall next Monday night, October 21, at 8 o'clock.
 The resolutions will be delivered to MT. Ford today and it is expected that he will attend the meeting. The may ors of Ensley, Pratt City and Bir- mingham will also be requested to send representatives from their city councils to attend the meeting, and the meeting will also be open to the public.i
 well attended, nearly every member be- ing present. Chairman J. E. Shelby presided. The discussion was general every one present expressing his views and all of the expressions were to the effect that the rate should be granted, and that right readily
 It was set forth that former Presi- dent Robert Jemison of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany had promised several years ago to put on this scent fare as soon as the traffic warranted it. It was stated that the traffic on the Ensley lines has more than quadrupled since that time and that this promise should be lived up to by the company.
 It was also argued that the company is hauling passengers to Gate City, Powderly, East Lake and North Bir- mingham, the first three of which are a Tar from Birmingham as Ensley, on a 5-cent fare, and that the same spirit of fairness should prevail as regards the En~aey lines
 Numerous other facts were presented among them being that the interven- ing country has built up considerably during the last two or three years.
 All of the facts will be included in the resolution which is to be sent Mir. Ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
KENTUCKY PARTY
 OF STUDENTS HERE
Spent Yesterday In Ensley and Will Visit Mines and Industrial Plants
 of the District

To study the mines, mineral deposits and industrial plants of the Birming- ham district, a number of civil en- , gineers. some of them pupils, are regis tered at the Morris hotel.
 The party arrived yesterday morning direct from Louisville, Ky, and spent the day in Ensley. Several more days will be spent in the district, and be- fore returning, complete tour of in spection will be made.
 The members of the party follow: s. F. Ferguson, T. B. Smith, John M. Allen, G. w. Palmer r. c. Reedy, E. Parsons, B. A. Goldsmith, c. B. Hos kins, J. C. Lee S. J. Rains, c. l.. Ken ton and G. B. Gilbert.
 This is the first party from Ken lucky that has ever visited Birming- ham to study the industries of the dis trict, though several from Tdnnessee and other neighboring states have been here, notably from Vanderbilt univer- sity. Members of the party state that they were undecided whether to visit Birmingham or Pittsburg, but after taking a vote, Birmingham was se- lected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
EUTAW MAN IS
 BADLY INJURED
Robert A. Means Gets Leg Caught In Betting and Amputation Is Nee
 essary to Save His Life.

Robert A. Means, young man em- ployed in the oil mill at Eutaw, was brought to Birmingham last night about 7:30 o'clock in a very seriods condition as the result of an accident in the oil mill early in the afternoon
 oung Means was attempting to- throw a belt on one of the mach ines in the mill when his trousers became en- tangled in the machinery, and his leg WAS horribly ni'tiIated before the ma chine was stopped. He was broush-. 10 Birmingham on the first tra'n and carried to St. Vincent's hospital in Green & Co.'s ambulance. It was necessary to amputate the young mans eg just below the knee to save his life.
 His condition is considered very 'n- certain by the attending physlc ans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
SOCIALISTS CLAIM
 TT HAS THIRD SIDE
The State Secretary Will Discuss the
 Liquor Question Next Sun day Afternoon.

The socialists are now having some thing to say al out the liquor question. Most people have considered this two sided question, but the socialists claim that it is one of three sides. The state secretary of the party will give an address at Bricklayers' hall, 2021 1a Second avenue, on Sunday.
 Professor Freeman is a deep student of economic questions and will doubt less have something to say that will in- terest both sides. The socialists have given great deal of thought to this matter and it is question with which they have come in direct contact in those countries where they are largely represented in the legislative assem- plies. The lecture will be free and all are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
v interest paid E 1 on Savings X
 TO Time deposits
CHILD BORN IN
 L. & N. STATION,
ITALIAN WOMAN CAME IN FROM
 GoMERY-MoTHER AND CHILD ARE REMOVED TO Hos- PETAL AND ARE DOING NICELY.

Immediately after arriving at tha tion last night, an Italian mother gave birth to a son.
 There was no time to remove tho woman to a hospital, and had it not1 so. happened that a physician was or the scene, she would have had no as-4 sistance whatever save that which g husband, father and mother could render.
 In the northwest corner of the pas senger room the child was born. The mother was one of some twenty Ital- ians who arrived last night from New orleans. It was learned that the party, on account of the mothers illness, were forced to stop over in Montgom- cry, but after spending some time there, it was decided to come on to Birmingham.
 There were very few people in the passenger room, when the calculations and gesticulations of the Italians at tracted attention. After some time, the cause of the excitement became known, and a physician, fortunately on the scene, came to the rescue. The mother was surrounded by her hlls- band, father, mother and several other women in the party.
 After the birth of the infant, the mother and child were removed in a carriage to a hospital of the city. The physician announced that both tho mother and the child were doing nice- ly and there was no reason to believe that the strange birthplace would re- suit In danger to either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
coLLIpEs WITH ENGINE.
Negro Got Excited and Did Not Know
 Which Way To Jump.

John West, negro, was brought into Birmingham late yesterday evening with badly banged up head, as the result of a head-end collision With an engine near Boyles,
 The negro, it Is said, was standing on a side track when switch engine ran directly up to him. He started to jump over on another traek, but see ing another engine rapidly approach ing he was unable to move in his ex- citement. The switch engine was run ming slowly and fortunately it stopped just after striking the negro. He sus- tained several cuts a bout the head, but the injury is not considered dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
WILL PUT UP FLAGS FOR
 NEXT WEEKS VISITORS

Mayor, city officials. merchants and Press club have set to work To present a clean, neat and beautifully decorated Birmingham to the international League of Press clubs which meets in this city next week.
 Recognizing the importance of the gathering, the advertisement it is for Birmingham, and the distinguished class of delegates, all are uniting in seraping off the summer rust. and put ting on new coat of varnish.
 A committee of the daily press will call on every merchant and every busi- ness hous etoday and ask that red white and blue decorations be attract lively arranged. They will also re- quest that the many "Howdys flags which were put in use during the cot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
Good Dividend Declared.

Jackson. Miss, October i7.-tSpeclal)- - The directors Of the Century Opera House company have declared a dividend of 10 per cent, and report that they have a balance to pass to the credit of sur plus. This Is the first time the company has ever declared dividend and the stockholders are delighted with the show ing that has been made. especially since expensive repairs and changes have been paid for during the past few months. The property cost originally about $S0,0O0. That was five or six years ago. It is now well worth sl00OOo. and the stock is held at {i ..D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
H. E. RokersOn.

Ii. F. Robersen of East Lake, age e6 years. died yesterday morning at 0ab o'clock at 1904 Seventh avenue, north. after a protracted Illness. The deceased is survived by a widow and five chil- dren-Horace and Ben Roberson Miss Berte Roberson, Mrs. Harry Walslrom of this city and Mrs. Henry r. Cautley of South Carolina. The remains VIII be sent to Seddon, Ala, this morning at G;30 o'clock by Shaw X Son for interment. The funeral services will be held at Sed- don tomorrow morning at II o'clock and the lnterment will be made in the fam fly burial ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
Reports On Education.

Jackson. Miss, October T-(Special.)- State Superintendent of Education Pow CTS has requested the publication of the following The annual reports of county superintendents, county treasurers and municipal treasurers arc required under the law to be filed with tho state super intendent of education not later than October 20. Any of these officers falling to report promptly by this date, not only interiors with the compilation of the bi- ennial report of the legislature, but cause additional expense to the state in send ing out special requests, telephone mes sages, etc, In an effort 10 get this mat- ter in tirIe to have 1t appear in the re- mort Of tho department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
SENSE ABOUT FOOD. Facts About Food Worth knowinqs

It is serious question sometimes to know just what to eat when a persona stomach is out of order and most foods cause trouble.
 Grape-Nuts food can be taken at any time with the certainty that It will digest. Actual experience of people is valuable to anyone interested in foods.
 Terre Haute woman writes: q had suffered with indigestion for about four years. ever since an attack of typhoid fever. and at times could eat nothing but the very lightest food, and then suffered such agony with my stomach 1 would wish l never had to eat any thing. l was urged to try GrapeNuts and since using it I do not have to starve myself any more, but l can eat 1t at any time and feel nourished and satisfied. dyspepsia is thing of the. past and am now strong and well.
 My husband also had an experience with Grape Nuts. He was very weak and sickly In the spring. Could not attend to his work lie was put un- der the doctors care but medicine did not seem to do him any good until he began to leave off ordinary food and use Grape-Nuts It was positively sur prisng to see the change in him. He grew better right off. and naturally he has none but words of praise for GrapeNuts.
 our boy thinks he cannot eat . meal without Grape Nuts and he learns so fast at school that his teacher and other scholars comment on 1t. l am satisfied that 1t is because of the great nourishing elements in Grape Nuts There's a Reason"
 It contains the phosphate of potash from wheat and barley which combines with albumen 10 make the gray matter to daily refill the brain and nerve cen ters.
 It is pity that people do not know what to feed their children. There arc many mothers who give their young sters almost any kind of food and when they become sick begin to pour tha medicine down them. The real way is to stick to proper food and he healthy and get along without medicine and expense-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
TALK TO COLLEGE MEN. pr. Weatherford VIII Speak to Medi- cal College Sunday Afternoon.

College men are preparing for great union meeting for next Sunday afternon. union meeting for next Sunday afternoon. and all the business colleges at the Med ical college at p. rn.. to hear an ad- dress by one of the souths greatest col
 lege workers, w. D. Weatherford. Ph. D.
 The invitation is extended to all college men, and also to graduates, well as prospectives. Everyone who is interested in colleges will find inspiration in MT. Weatherfords discussion of "A Mans Source of Power" There will be special music, and a large crowd Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
MINGLED BY MACHINERY.
Young Man Loses Leg and Has Narrow
 Escape From Death.

Eutaw, October 17.-tSpecial.) )-Robert A. Means, unmarried, a very popular young man employed at the Eutaw oil mill, was seriously. but 1t is hoped not fatally, injured here this afternoon. In trying to throw belt onto a revolving pulley the pants of his right leg was caught on set screw and before the alarm could be given and the machinery stopped, his leg was badly broken and mangled, necessltating It's removal before he could be extricated from the ma chinery. Means was carried to Birming- ham to an infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
PROHIBITION SPEECHES.
Seaborn Wright Will Return Next
 Week for Several Engagements.

Seaborn Wright, the most forceful speaker that has yet champoned the pro- hibition cause. will return to Birmingham next week and make general campaign over the county. No other address has bad the effect on the fight that was felt after his speech at the Jefferson. The prohibi'ionsts count him their greatest orator.
 At the Hippodr ome Sunday afternoon former Chief Justice S. D. Weakley will deliver au address and Speaker A. IL. Carmic1 ael will i;so make a short talk.
 The rrohibition!sts plan number Of rallies all over the county. Escar Floyd will begin his automobile tour shortly. and next week will be strenuous roundup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
"JOHN L." TONIGHT.
The Famous PugiIist Will Probably
 Arrive Ahead of Time.

telegram received by Manager Yost of the Gayety last night stated that the famous pug list would arrive in Birming- ham this afternoon if he could make con nectons at Cincinnati. It Is inferred that there will ,s little trouble In making the connections ard John Twill therefore in all probability be seen at the Gayety tonight as well as tomorrow matinee and night.
 Manager Yost stated last night that the sale of tickets for the two appearances of Sullivan and Kilrail Saturday had been so large that he had made special efforts to gs. the big pugilist here day been succ sss-uL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18

ton convention be brought out again to give the eity's visitors that eharao lr- istic greeting.
 It is expected that the merchants will join in this movement heartily. 5 well as that urged by the Mayor. He has instructed all the department heads to enforce the laws against rubbish. The contractors who do not want their stuff removed to the trash pile have been given warning to take it off the streets, and all boxes or trash of any kind that is out of place will be taken awas' during the night.
 livery merchant is ev2eetel to keep his part of the city in good order. and if anyone knows of any debris that looks rnseemly he is requested 10 noti- fy the Mayors office by ,etter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
Water Supply Is Cut Of.

Florence October (Special 1.-The water supply of the city of Florence has been entirely cut off since Tuesday night, caused by the bursting of q big water main on Wood avenue. The break 9c street in the late afternoon and a force of men worked all night repairing the damage. Meanwhile the water supply is cut of from the pumping station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
Death at Phenix City.

Phenix City october l7.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Emma ]. Smith. wife of Walker k. Smith, and q prominent lady of Phenlx City has passed away at her home in this city. The funeral services were attended by the members Of Enola council, deg rec of Pocahontas, in a body, and six soung ladies, members of the council, acted as pallbeaters. Mrs. Smith was buried with the beautiful and impressive rites of the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
Woman charqed With Robbery.

Deputy Sheriffs Courson and Curl ar rested a negro woman named Annie Byrd yesterday morning on a charge of having held up and robbed a negro man of $50 Wednesday night. When arrested the woman turned over g. .o5 to the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
Lost Articles at Fair Grounds.

The management of the Alabama State Fair association wishes the announcement made that several lost articles were found on the grounds and are now held at the office for identification. Among them are d fur boa. lady s hand bag and a bill book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 17.-Forecast for Georgia and Alabama-Fair Friday, Sat urday cold in the north portions; light variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
John May.

The remains Of John May, who died at St. vincent's hospital Wednesday after noon, were sent to Hanceville yesterday afternon by Shaw x Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-18
ENSL1Y RAILWAY
 IS INCORPORATED
WILL GET POWER TEMPORARILY FROM BIRMINGHAM PLANT-A NEW REAL ESTATE COMPANY IS FORMED WITH S25,ooo STOCK.

"'rhe Ensley Street Railway company is the title of a new corporation which filed a petition with the Probate Judge yesterday afternoon asking that a char ter be granted for the construction and operation 3f an electric light and power plant, the construction or purchase and maintenance and operation of street railway in Ensley and the vicinity, and to conduct a general street railway business in connection
 The company proposes to build it's line, beginning at the corner of Avenue and Twenty street, thence along Twenty-seventh street to Avenue J, thence along Avenue J to Thirty-first street, thence along Thirty-first street to Elm avenue, thence along Elm avenue to Poplar street, thence along Poplar street to Avenue M, thence along Ave nue M to Twenty-seventh street, and thence along Twenty-seventh street to the point of beginning.
 The object of the construction of the line, it Is understood is the develop ment of real estate adjacent to the streets along which the line will run The motive power will be obtained from the powerhouse of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, at least for some time
 The company will have it's central offices in Ensley. It's total authorized capital stock is placed at S25,000 but it
 
 The officers and directors elected for the first year are: J. J. Walker, president and general manager; H. S. Meade, vice president; J. D. Matlock, secretary and treasurer, and B. R. Pegram.
 A petition for a charter to conduct a general real estate business in Birming ham was also filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Mountain Home Land company. The authorized capital stock of the company Is s25,0O0, but it will begin business with $10,OO0 paid in. The officers and directors elected for the first year are: Robert Jemson Jr., president; Hill Ferguson vice pres ident A. R. Wilkerson, secretary, and T. [. Walters, treasurer.
 Articles of incorporation were also filed by the Lee-Ryder Lumber company with the object of buying, selling and dealing generally in lumber and building material with offices in Birmingham. The author ized capital stock is 5000 and is fully pair. The officers and directors for the first year are: R. H. Lee, president and general manager; J. w. Ryder of Chill dersburg. secIT.a!.ary-treasurer; E. T. Lee and s. s. Ryder.