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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
CHEAP RATES TO
 THE SAENGERFEST
CHAIRMAN OF TRANSPORTATIO COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FARE CROWD COMING.

The saengerfest for tie southern dis trict of the North American Saenger- bund will be held in Birmingham Sep tember %, 2S and 2l The grand con cert will take place at the Hippodrome on the night of the 23d Several thous- and visitors are expected to be here on this occasion.
 D. C. Behrens chairman of the trans portation committee, has spared no ef- fort to bring all the German societies in the southern district to the fest He has had much correspondence with Joseph Richardson, chairman of the South eastern Passenger association. and c. L. Stone. general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville.
 Rates for the round trip are as fol- lows: From Atlanta, $6 90 Macon, $10.45; Chattanooga, $6; Nashville i, sS 55; Memphis, SIC 25; New Orleans | s14. 25; Cairo. Ill.. $14. 20; Charleston | & C.. s193 Cincinnati. $19 .50 Savan- nah. Ga, s16 so; Mobile s1o.6o; Louis vile, $l5 .95; Pensacola. s10 60; Gull l man. s2 40; and Decatur, s3 TO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
PETITION TO BE
 FILED THIS WEEK
PROHIBITION FORCES WILL MAKE THIS THE GREATEST WEEK THUS FAR IN THE CAMPAIGN. SPEAKERS COMING.

This week will really be the begin ming of the prohibition campaign in Jefferson county. In the next few days the petition with the names of 5000 qualified voters will be filed with the probate judge, the election will be or dered and the race to the end will start.
 This petition will probably be filed before the middle of the week. As the anti-prohibitionsts have stated that they have no intention of enjoining the judge, that part of the proceedings will move along smoothly.
 Toward the end of the week, Chair man Sessions will put, some of his speakers to work. At least one big mass meeting will be held, and all the forces which have been scattered over the state will be centered in Birming- ham.
 Seab Wright who has been speaking in Anniston. will more than likely pay his visit to Birmingham this week, and if so, he will be used on the stump.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
R, R, COMMISSION
 WILL MEET TODAY NeSbit Will Try for School Tickets POSTAL AFTER TERMINAL Farmers Union Wants Reduced Rate on Compressed Cotton in Carloads and Will Present Matter to
 the Commission.
POSTAL TIER TERMINAL

The railroad commission of Alabama will hold a meeting in Montgomery to- day, and Commissioner W. D. Nesbitt leaves for the Capital city this morning to attend it.
 Several important things are to come before the commission. among them be- ing the presentation of a plan or a sug- gestion by MT. Nesbitt which will. he hopes allow the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company 10 issue spe- oial rate tickets to school students. These tickets were recently cut out by the street ear company upon advice of their attor- neys, who ruled that the issuing of them was in direct violation of the anti-pass law.
 But it is suggested by Mir Nesbitt that if tickets are issued to school attendant; without regard to age limit as formerly. and to the pupils of commercial schools as well others, in short without dis eliminating against any class attending school, the technical point can be over come
 The street car company is believed to be in sympathy with MT. Nesbtts effort. President A. H. Ford recently stated that these tickets were not cut out until the company was compelled to do so, and that no one regretted 1t more than he.
 The diseontinuanee of school chidrens' reduced rate tickets has fallen as a hard blow upon hundreds of families. To the man in moderate circumstances, with three or four children 10 send to school on the cars. the paying of full fare for them counts up.
 The Postal Telegraph company will also take up with the commission the matter of. securing space in the new terminal station in Birmingham. It appears that the Western Union Telegraph company has perfected arrangements with the Ter minal company whereby they are granted the exclusive privilege. The Postal has protested against this action, and Is talk ing the matter up vigorously.
 The Farmers union has brought before the commission the matter of securing |, reduced rate on compressed cotton in cs loads at the gins. 1t is very probable however, that action on this proposition will be postponed.
 In addition 10 these matters there are 2 number of other things to be taken up which are of importance, besides a long list of minor matters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
IMMENSE CROWD
 AT MASS MEETING
CULPEPPER MAKES STRONG PLEA FOR PROHIBITION QUOTING FIX TENSIVELY FROM STATISTICS, THEN POLLS AUDIENCE.

The crowd which poured from the Jeff ferson theatre yesterday afternoon after the prohibition mass meeting, covered both sidewalks for a space of three blocks. The theatre was packed to the doors-orchestra. balcony and gallery long before the hour of meeting.
 The Rev. J. B. Cupepper preached a sermon, and it was prohibition from the text to the benediction. His statements were strong and made without hesltancy, and statistics were abundantly quoted.
 After the sermon MT. Culpepper boiled the audience, asking every man in the theatre in favor of prohibition to stand up, which resulted in nearly everyone rising to his feet He then asked all of the registered voters in favor of pro- hibition to stand up, at which a very large number arose. Many additional names of registered voters were also signed to the petitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Just Out of College"

Tonight at the Bijou, opening weeks 8 engagement, will be presented for the first time in this city the latest, and said to be the wittiest and most laughahle comedy the famous humorist George Ade, has yet written. Since MT. Ade came into public notice as a humorous writer for the American press he has at tracted to himself no little attention. His humor is altogether different from any of his predecessors. His County Chair man" and "The College Widow" have each been seen here, and they left behind a most pleasing impression. These two comedies are wholly different in theme and text from that which he has em- ployed in his present offering, "Just Out of College"
 The usual matinees will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
PLANS OUTLINED
 FOR A HOSPITAL
INSTITUTION THAT METHODlSTS PROPOSE TO ERECT AND oPER- ATE IN ONE OF THE SOUTHERN CITIES.
The following circular letter is being sent to business mems clubs in southern states:

The following circular letter is being sent to business mems clubs in southern states:
 Sherard, Miss, September 9, 1907.
 Dear Sir:-In reply to your letter of some time ago, in reference to the pro posed Methodist hospital, will say, that the institution will be owned and operat- ed by the following Methodist conferences Jointly. Mississippi, North Mississippi, Memphis, Little Rock, White River, Ark ansas and North Alabama, embracing the states of Arkansas, Mississippi. North Alabama. West Tennessee and a portion of Southern Kentucky, with an approxi- mate membership of 350,0oo.
 The government of the hospital will be under the direction of the Methodist church, and will be absolutely non-sec- tarian in both its pay and charity wards. in so far as effects patients treated there. The church has no desire to operate this institution for revenue, but entirely as a work of love, and every dollar made above operating expenses will be expended In bettering the institution and broadening its usefulness to the indigent
 The Methodist church expects to oper- ate the hospital without outside aid, and all we could expect of you as a city, Is a cash donation to be applied In con structing suitable buildings expressive of your good will and moral support
 The board of commissioners at their first meeting fixed s2OO,OOO as a minimum amount to be expended before the hos pital is complete, and if developments justify a much larger sum may be ex- pended We believe that money invest ed in an institution of this nature, will be worth more in dollars and cents to the city than the same amount invest ed In any other enterprise, for the req son that every dollar spent in it's opera tion and maintenance, and by patients under treatment, will practically remain in the city.
 From information at hand we are led to believe that the institution will bring into the city fully $1O0.000 annually to say nothing of the free advertisement such an institution will give the city among the $50 GOO joint owners in the con tiguous territory who in measure would feel that they were directly interested in the welfare of said city Hot Springs, Little Rock, Memphisss Huntsville and Birmingham have evidenced desire to bid for the location, and considering the magnitude and value of this institution to the city in which it is erected, we believe that the city should give $l00,00O. and we believe that subscription less than s25,G00 would not be considered. The board of commissioners will make a re- port to the various conferences at their November and December annual meet ings so your offer should be made as early as possible, in order that a com plete report may be made.
 JOHN H. SHERARD. Chairman Building Committee, Sherard,
 Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
WOMAN IS CONVICTED.
Upon Hearing Verdict She Paints and
 Is Carried Out.

Columbia, s. C., September 15.-Mrs. Ethel w. Blair, charged with the murder of her husband, NJ. w. Blair 8 conduc- tor on the Columbia Newberry and Law renee railroad in January last, was t9da convicted of manslaushter with a rec ommendatlon to mercy. Sentence was postponed until tomorrow. The crime for which Mrs Blair has been con Yicted is punishable by from two to thirty years in the penitentlary
 Mrs. Blair. on hearing the verdict fainted and had to be lifted from the court room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
MURDERED BY BANDITS.
Indiana Man Loses His Life While in Mexico.'

Laporte, Ind, September 15.-A tele- gram received from Dwight Furness, of Furnessvllle, Ind. who Is United States consul at Gaunajuato. Mexico, tells of the murder there by Mexican bandits of George Rose. an American. and the in- jury of his wife.
 The murdered man was a son of W. A. Rose of Benton Harbor. Mich. land was 34 years old. He was graduated from the Michigan Agricultural college in 1896, and in 1900 was married to Miss Winifred McGrath of Salt Lake City. MT. Rose was connected with q Mexican mining and transportation company of Guanajuato, Mexico, in the capacity of mining en- gineer
 According to the telegram of Sonsul Furness. Rose was shot down by robbers. Whether he died instantly or lived some- time afterwards is not stated. Mrs. Rose was also shot but it Is believed that she will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
WEAKLKEY RETURNS AND
 COMMISSION WILL MEET

John B. Weakley, recently appointed police commissioner, arrived in Birming- nam Saturday. after a vacation in the northwest. He caught a lot of fish in Michigan and will now turn his atten- tion to hooking policemen.
 Mir Weakley stated that the first news he received of the appointment was through The Age-Herald. and that as he had been absent from the city a good while he was not acquainted with local conditions
 "I am going to accept the appointment and will immediately qualify for the place which the governor has given me-" he said
 "I have not read the act creating the police commission, and as the present complicated situation in city affairs has arisen since l left, the course of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
Sunday School Work.

Vivian, September 15-(Special )-This morning the Sunday school of the First Baptist church elected the following teachers for the ensuing associational year: Class No. l. Douglass Allen. No ?, Miss Ethel CoWart; No. 1. Miss May me Mathson; No. 5, Mrs Harry Saw yers; No 6. Mrs. George w Futrell. No. :, Miss Hattie Powell, and No. 8. Mrs R. Teague. and Mrs. c. R. Jordan, as- sistant. The election of a teacher for class No. 2 was postponed until next Sun day. Henry Evans was reelected super intendent of the school with E. A Har- rison as assistant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
CHANGE FOOD.
And Lose That Uneasy Feelina.

A man who has always been skinny chap" although hardly ever i'll. tells of the way, he put on flesh and reduced his rrltabilty and nervous condition
 By chance he had taste of Grape Nuts food at the table of a friend and enjoyed the flavor so much that he be- gan to have fl every meal He says:
 Tn short time found myself an- other person. the old feeling of discuu tent and uneasiness left me entirely. 1t became a pleasure to go about my work, whereas before. for years, 1 had always had the feeling of being a little wear5-. but now I seem to have a surplus os energy for everything; my weight las increased II pounds in four weeks. and still gaining.
 "I have never been very sick and am satisfied if my present improvement ih health continues shall not he.
 "The change that this food has made iu my life has been remarkable, and so satisfactory that I glad of the op- portunity to tell you" Read "The Road to WelKille.' in pkgs. There's Rea- son"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16

police commission tangle will depend upon further investigation
 q intend to read the new municipal code, and study the conditions, so we can all go into the fight to win, and with our eyes open. From what l un- derstand, we have the legal points on our side"
 Mayor Pro Fem Parker, when seen yesterday stated that since all the mem bers of the police commission are now in the city. meeting will be held this week. He will first consult the wishes of Messrs. Yielding and Weakley, and then set the date for taking charge of the police department
 This will more than likely necessitate the demand of the books from the oli commission, and legal proceedings will probably follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
GLEN IRIS ASKING TO
 ENTER BIRMINGHAM NOW

tions around Birmingham, the territory which Elyton came so near sweeping down on. There are about fifteen votes in the section, and all but one or two are in favor of the annexation.
 They will, instead of waiting two years become immediately sharers of the ad- vantages of the city educational and otherwise. The example may be followed by other small sections not now included in the limits of any corporate town
 The action is taken under the munich pal code which provides a means for un- incorporated territory to join itself to a city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16

One section of Greater Birmingham, be- coming ambitious, and wishing to set a good example to all the rest of that great city, has made up it's mind to get into Birmingham right now, and is taking steps to hold an election on the subject as soon as possible.
 A resolution will be introduced at the next meeting of the City Council We'd nesday night, calling on the probate judge 10 call the election. This will be passed and within the next few weeks, Birming- ham will be larger by several acres.
 The proposed addition is composed of Glen Iris, one of the finest residence sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
RECORD OF THE COURTS,

Capital felony cases will be on trial in the first division of the criminal court this week. Juries will be organized at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Judge Nesmith will act as special judge in connection with Judge Weaver, both of whom will hold jury trials.
 Among the cases set on today's docket, are the cases of Harry Haynes. charged with murder; and New York Harry, charged, with robbery. The trial of the facts anA. circyhstances connected with the robberN q the Standard Oil com pany and the murder of Police Officers Adams and Kirkley for which Miller and Duncan were hanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
FEW ARRESTS ARE MADE. Saturday and Sunday, Busiest Portion of Week With Police, Very Quiet

Last Saturday night and Sunday morn- ing were the dullest in police circles with in the past three months. The record for the smallest number of arrests ever made on a Saturday night came near being smashed, when only five cases were dock eted within two hours, just before mid night, usually the busiest portion of the night with the officials. The offenses were all of a minor character, and the number of principals and witnesses at po- lice matinee today will be unusually small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
MRS. FLEMING DEAD,
Illness Terminates FataIIy-Had Many
 Friends.

Mrs. Marie F. Fleming, aged g years, died last evening at 7:10 o'clock at her res, idence, Fifty-third street and Fourth ave- nue, north Mrs. Fleming had wide circle of friends in the city and state who will be shocked to learn of her un- timely death. She was well liked by all, who had come in contact with her, and despite her youth was prominent in re- ligious and charitable movements in her neighborhood. Funeral services will be de. cided on later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
WIFE IS FRANTIC.
Mrs. E. L. otey Searching for Husband
 Who Disappeared Friday.

Mrs. E. L. Otey is searching the county for her husband, who has not returned to his home since Friday. He left their truck farm on Sand mountain to get a check cashed for $50. He was last seen at Oxmoor and said he was going to Rich mond, Va. MT Otey was mail carries on R. F, D. No. g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
St, Paul's Church.

The Rev. Matthew Thompson, o. S B.. was the celebrant and preacher at the 1O:30 o'clock mass at St Paul's church yesterday. He delivered a discourse on Christian education. which members of the congregation considered as especially forceful.
 Wednesday,. Friday and Saturday of this week will be ember days. on which the faithful are required to fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
MAN STEALS MUCH BOOZE.
Unknown Darkey Caught While Try
 ing to Dispose of Whisky.

negro, whose name could not be learned by the authorities. was arrested last night, and taken to police head quarters on the charge of disposing of stolen property The man had two en- tire cases of whisky in his possession It is said that he stole the booze from Russel's saloon. The whisky is of the "Old Paul Jones" brand and is stored In Chief Wier's office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
NEGRO BURGLAR SEEN.
Was Climbing Out of Window With
 Pair of Trousers.

Mrs. Evans, who lives at 3025 Avenue r was awakened yesterday morning at 1 a. m. by noise and discovered a negro man in the house. She saw him disappear out of a window and when she walked the people in the house a ladder was discov- cred on which the burglar had ascended. He only made away with a pair of pants and contents. watch and knife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers
Green Undertaking Company.

All lots are cared for and grass moved fee on both lots and graves at beautl- f,1 Elmwood cemetery. Single burial spaces from p. For information or il- IIstrated booklet, telephone Bell 637, Peo- nIcs 225 Take Powderly, West End. South Bessemer or Cleveland cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
NEGRO IS ARRESTED.
Engaged in Affray in Church OurinI
 Afternoon Service.

Lewis Meadow. colored. was arrested yesterday afternoon at o'clock by Ohi- cers Burge and Jones on charges of disturbing public worship and fighting. Meadow was engaged in an affray with another member of his race at a negro church at Twenty-third street and AL lev (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16

Don't forget about that Bir- mingham Telegraph College. They teach telegraphy and rail way station work and guaran- tee position. 317 Brown Marx Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
Don't XIII Us.

"They all say. Don't kill us, just regulate us 1 never saw such great outcry for reformation. The old sin ner cries out for salvation. The ques- ton is will you continue to submit to it. or will you put 1t down. You can never use 1t as reform agency, and you must do away with it.
 Some people think the preacher has got nothing to do with it, but it is the greatest hindrance to religious in fluence under the sun. The devil is en- trench ed behind the bar. and 1t is th e preachers business to get him out. It's got to go, or we. Our interests are directly opposed for a man could never be filled with the spirit who was filled with wine and riotousness.
 "No drunkard shall enter the king dom of heaven. hence we declare eter- nal war against the saloon"
 Dr. Dickinson. in closing, insisted that if you ever regulate the liquor traffic you strike down that institution whose business it is to cultivate tn excessive use of whisky We should all stand together to strike down the common enemy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 15.AForecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Monday and Tuesday; light to fresh northe east to east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16

A full supply of Horses and Mules now on sale at the Ter minal Stock Yards, Second ave. and 27th street. Haynes es-Donahoo Horse and
 Mule Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-01
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern maile, week days, close at 81
and 40 q. m, and So, 30, 5 80, s 80 ant
10 80 p. N. Open at 90 a. M, II 90 m, anc
90 p. m. On Sundays Northern mails clos
at 8 46 a. M, 4 80, z 20 and 30 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close a.
80 and 10 80 a. M, and 35, 9 80 and 10 81
p. m. Open at 8 90 q. m. and 90 2. M.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close a.
s IS and 10 As a. M, and 8 30, As and 10 81
D. m. Open at s a. m, IL nj and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 30 g. m.
and 8 80 D. m. Open at IL 80 and 30 p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close 81
7 80 a. M, and 90 p. m. Open at 9OCa. m.
and 2 80 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at IS p.
m. aad 10 30 p. m. Open at 500 a. m. and
600p. m.
Washington mails close at 7S0, s45 and
10 As a. M, and 135, 4 &c. 600, 5 80 and
10 SOP. m. Open at 8 90 a. M, 1900 m. and
4 90 D. m. and 4 80 p. m.
Office Hours-Open at 100 q. m. Close al
800 p. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at zoos. m. Gloss
at 10 90 q. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on in.
side routes-6 so and 10 90 a. IN. and 90 and
5 80 D. m. Fl II route-6 80 a. m. and 30 p,
n. Sunday Election 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 8. m. and close
1000 a. M.
Deliveries made s 90 a. m. p. m. and 4 l6
D. m.
AL mail should be in the Office Ten minutss
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-01
FRIDAY AuGusT Q 1a0z
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING QUAR-.
" termaster, u. S. Army, Fort Washington,
Nd, July %, 1907. proposals, in
triplicate, will be received at this office until
~ O'Clock noon August 26, 1907 for Draining
and Grading the Drill Ground at Fort Wash
ington, Nd. Information regarding plans
and specifications may be obtained at this
office, and will be furnished intending bid
ders upon the deposit of the sum of ten (l0)
dollars to insure return of same. Proposals
must be marked Proposals for Draining Drill
Ground at Fort Washington, Nd, and adj
dressed to the Constructing Quartermaster.
U. s. Army, Fort Washington, Md.
iv26 81. 90 20 au2324
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-01

THURSDAY EVENING. AUGUST l. 1907.
NEW COMET.

Mr.. Justice Stain, secretary of the
astronomical section Of the Maryland
Academy of Sciences, has received a
telegram from Professor Pickering, of the
Harvard Observatory, stating that the
new comet discovered by Professor Dan
iel, of Princeton University, in June Of
last year is gradually approaching the sun
and earth, and is now visible to the
naked eye.
1t has bright stellar nucleus, much
coma, and, according to Professor Pick
ering's telegram, has s multiple tail in
stead of the single short tail mentioned
in other reports. The comet can be
seen between and $3.50 a. m. by look
ing east at about 45' above the horizon.
1t is in Pleiades, star cluster in Tau
rus the Bull, aud in straight line I'M
derneath it is the bright star Aldebaran
and the Hysdes, another star cluster.
September 8 the comet will be nearest
the sun, the distance being As, 900, 900
miles. 1t is now IS, 900, 900 miles from
the sun and 7,000,0O0 miles from the
earth-the nearest 1t will come to this
globe.