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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
SALVATION ARMY
 IN NEED OF MONEY
Ensign Logan Says Army Is Feeling
 Depression More Than Any h. terest in Birmingham.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: There are few in our city that have not felt the effect of the money panic, and very few venture to say, who have felt it more than the Salvation Army. For two weeks we have barely made ends meet. Thirty-eight people are depending on the Army in this city; deserving peo- pie who are trying to lead better life, 26 of these are in our Rescue Home, eight in the Industrial Home the remainder in their own homes, but depending on us for support.
 l have several cases of real need to vis it today and, am sorry to say. l have no means to help them, unless the good people will come to my help, as they have often done before.
 The last appeal through this paper brought me nearly s40 at that time | had more than the usual number of peo- pie seeking relief. After six months I venture to appeal to your readers again. Checks should be made to the Salvation Army.
 trust at this difficult time that our little financial difficulty will be swept away Yours very truly
 II. LOGAN, Ensign. Birming ham, November 12, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
.p position as Head of Sales Department of B. R., L. 6 P. Go.

] M Rison. who has been supernten- dent of the sales department of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power coni- pany for several years. has tendered his resignation, to take effect December A MT Ritson came here from New Or leans few years ago, where he Hes connected with the New orleans Street Railway company He took charge Of the sales department here soon after coming to Birmingham and has made quite sue cess of it. the electric signs which are so abundant here now having been in- troduced by him.
 Mr. Ritson. accompanied by his wife, will go to New Orleans for week of two after which he will decide whether to go to Pittsburg or stay In New Or leans. responsible positions having been offered him in both places. During his residence in Birmingham Mr. Ritson has made a large circle of friends, who will regret to see him leave Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
GRIGGS DELIGHTS
 HIS AUDIENCE
YESTERDAYS LECTURE WAS DE- VOTED TO SOCRATES AND ST. FRANCIS OF ASSIST AND THE UNFOLDING OF THEIR IDEAS.

Socrates, the heather philosopher and St Francis of Assist, the great Christian missionary, were the subjects of the lee ture delivered by pr. Griggs in the High school auditorium yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 In selecting these two men the lec- turer wished to point out the effects of their teaching upon the age in which they lived Both were great moral lead CTS, with high ideals and withal pos sessed of a wonderful knowledge of mems motives and passions.
 The lives of great men are the stim- ulants which incite to great and heroic deeds today and along these lines Dr. Grggs led his audience as he portrayed the struggles of each to overcome and master himself before attempting to sway the minds or control the actions of others
 Dr. Griggs has studied these subjects In the course of a i0-minute lecture he condenses enough food for reflection to satisfy the average mind for six months What the world wants today is leaders, moral leaders" said the lecturer. Tn America as in all democracies moral leadership is at once the most necessary and most difficult to develop. That na- ton is fast hastenng to it's ruin even to commercial ruin, which exploits it's manhood or it's womanhood to increase it's material wealth.
 At time in the history of the coun- try when every state, even every com munity is confronted with self-seeIing public men who only aim at their own personal ends, return to the study of the men who left an impress on the world which remains to this day. is a most important matter said the lec- turer in conclusion.
 These lectures are pronounced to be the greatest and most instructive ever delivered in this city. The subjects are familiar to most readers. but the treat ment they receive from Dr. Griggs gives them charm superior to any entertain ment They especially appeal to people of cultivated minds and refined taste, of whom Birmingham possesses quite number
 The next lecture will be on Thursday at 2:3O D. m. when the subjects will be Victor Hugo and Carlyle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
KAPPA SIGMA coNcLAvE.
Fraternity Men Will Meet in Birming-
 ham this Week.

The annual district conciave of the Kappa Sigma fraternity will be held in Birmingham Friday and Saturday of tffis week. Among the events arra nged by the local alumni chapter of Kappa Sigma for ' the visiting fraternity men is q trip through the steel plant at Ensley Friday afternoon and banquet at the country club Friday night. Saturday. among other events, will be the Auburn A la bama foot badl game, which will be witnessed in a body.
 There is d large and flourishing chapter of Kappa Sigma in Birmingham, and it is planned to have the first conclave held here memorable one. The business meetings will take up very little time. as the concave will be devoted in large part to entertainment
 w r.. Putnam, grand master of the Birmingham alumni chapter of Kappa Sigma has the arrangements in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
FIRST SNOW OF
 SEASON IS SEEN
FLAKES CONTINUED SOME TIME IN BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY FOLLOWING LIGHT SHEET DUR- ING THE NIGHT.

For the first time this season snow fell in Birmingham yesterday morning.
 Early in the morning, from ? till f o'clock. it sleeted considerably. Early risers found it showing.
 The snow was seen throughout the city. It seems that it was most in evil dence on the South Highlands. Some of the flakes werehs large as a finger nail.
 In the heart of the city the snow was seen also. After o'clock, however, it took the form of mist. No snow re mained on the ground.
 This. the first snowfall of the sea ? son, came earlier than the average for the last 12 years. The first kill ing frost, however, is yet to come, al though it's average time of coming for the last 12 years was November }.
 As far as could be learned there was d general touch of snow through out North Alabama. Reports from Gull man state that the white flakes were seen tn ere for several hours in. the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
ALLEN IS HURT BY
 JUMP FROM TRAIN
YOUNG MAN STEPS OFF AT GULL MAN WHILE TRAIN IS MOVING. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DE- LIRIOUS.

L. J. Allen, Jr.ss a well dressed young white man, was seriously injured early yesterday morning in jumping off a Louisville and Nashville passenger train near Cullman. Allen is a claim agent for the Louisville and Nashville, with headquarters at Nashville, and having been ill for some time he was yesterday en route to his home in Demopolis. While the train was running at pretty rapid rate Allen leaped off and sustained a very serious scalp wound, and was badly cut about the face and hands. It is believed that he was delirious when he made the dangerous jump
 He was brought to Birmingham on the train arriving here at 9:50 o'clock, a. m. Shaw 6, Sons ambulance met the train and the injured man was removed to St. Vincents hospital where an examina- ton showed that he was very seriously though not necessarily fatally laJured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
CRAWFORD TAXES
 HIS BILL ALONG Wants To Allow Municipalities
 Higher Tax Rate TAI KS AROlIT FGlSIA
TALKS ABOUT LEGlSLA'
Thinks So Many Bills Are Bei trodueed that Adjournment c not Be Taken Before End
 of the Year.

A bill will be introduced into the ,egls- lature this morning by Representative Jack Cranford of Jasper. providing for sliding scale of taxation, the matter be- ing optional with each municipality as to the amount to he assessed. though the minimum rate allowed will be 50 cents and the maximum sl.
 In speaking of the bill Representative Cranford said:
 At present there are but two rates allowed 50 cents and $1. and Birmingham is practically the only place in the state having the Sl rate. But even the Bir- mngham rate Is not q permanent one. Half of the taxes collecDsd are applied to the payment of the old debt and ac- cording to law as soon this debt Is paid off Birmingham must revert to the 50-cent rate thereby depriying it of half it's income.
 "rhe matter of the amount to he as sessed will be optional with the govern ing board of each community, and can be for any amount from 5O cents 10 S1 This will leave the matter of taxation With the people or edcn community There are a number of towns under the 50-cent rate who are finding it impossl- ble to make their income cover their expenses and as a result inadequate po- lice and fire protection in addition to an insufficient school provision prevail. In a number of towns 6O 70 or 75 cent rate would be found amply sufficient to cover everything
 Under such act this the peo- pie in one community could vote to tax themselves lower or higher they need ed and would not be handicapped by the vote cast in other parts of the state by people who desired another rate
 Representative Cranford. or Captain Jack" as all his friends call him, spent yesterday in Birmingham and was spreading sunshine with his happy smile He will leave for Montgomery tAls morn ing and will lake his bill with him. He doesn't much believe the legislature will adjourn in d very short while, nearly every member has q new bill he wants passed. "They are putting in bills fs~ everything imaginable
 Jack: "'i-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
FEEL "sTUPfD."
Brain Troubled by Coffee.

People don't like to be considered stupid even if they feel that way. but many persons who persist in drinking coffee year after year. have spells when they feel like thick idiofs.
 q have been badly bothered with stomach trouble caused by coffee for many years" writes a Kentucky man, and many times felt like q stupid, with a severe burning in my stomach after eating, and great amount of sour belch- ing
 "Four months ago I quit coffee and began to use Postum instead have had none of Che old trouble since, have gained flesh and i don think 1 haye failed to eat a hearty meal since 1 quit coffee.
 ''l feel I can't praise Postum enough for the change it has made in me. did not like if so we'll at first. didn't boil t enough. now We boil it according to direc- tions on package, and | like it as well as coffee. which l shall never use again. Name given by Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd. Battle Creek. Mich Read the book. The Road to Wellville,' in packages. There's a Reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD IS ABOLlSHED-ToPPING STILL PRESIDENT OF THE RE- PUBk1c COMPANY.

For tha first time since the resigna- tion of Don H. Bacon. in the spring of 1906. the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company has a president.
 Yesterday morning Gordon Crawford hitherto manager of the MeKeesport division of the United States Steel cor poratfon's National Tube company, was elected to the presidency.
 The office of chairman of the board of directors was abolished The chair manship was formerly held by John A. Topping. F. H. Croekard was re-elect- ed vice president and will remain in Birmin gham.
 Mr Topping will continue president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
GAME POSTPONED.
Football Game Put Off Because of
 Prof. Cunningham's Death.

It was announced yesterday at noon hy Julian Motley, manager of the football team of the Birmingham High school that on account of the death of Prin- cipal J. B. Cunningham, the game sched- uled this afternoon between the High school and the Marion Military institute was necessarily postponed.
 The game will be played at a later date however, probably next Wednesday aft erno.n. Manager Motley stated that tick cts purchased will be good for the game when it is played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
MILLER CASE TODAY.
Both Sides Ready, But Jury Is Not
 Vet Complete.

The case Of (. S Miller. charged with the murder of Fred w. Rainbow in tho Senate saloon on Twentieth street. be tween First and Second avenues last summer. will be tried before Judge Samuel L. Weaver in the first division of the criminal court today.
 Both the solicitor and the attorneys for the defense. announced ready yes terday afternoon, but as il was impos- sible to complete the organization q; the jury the trial had to be put off tlI this morning. As soon AS Inc orSaniAa- tion of the jury is completed the case win be called today.
 Col John NJ Caldwell and Bernard L. Chappel will defend Miller in Lis trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
Mrs. V. p. Parker.

Mrs " B. Parker died Monday night at her late residence on Third avenue and Eighth street North Birmingham. The deceased is survived by a husband and four children, and three brothers. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at , o'clock. The lnterment will be made in the Elm mwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
Mrs. Martha EIIard.

Mrs Martha f.llard. aged T years, died yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. George Roebuck. at North Birmingham. The deceased is survived by A son. Gus Ellard of Avon dale. and d daughter, Mrs. George Roe buck of North Birmingham. The funeral services will be conducted from the late residence this morning, at 10 o'clock. The nterment will be made in the old Ellard family burial ground at Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Prof. J. B. Cunningham.

The funeral services over the remains of Prof James Benjamin Cunningham who died at his late residence, 1928 South Twenty-frst street, early yesterday morning. will be conducted from the High school auditorium tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Oak Hl cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13

M $, made the painful an nouncement of the death the young ladies and men who have worked under the wisdom and benefcent guidance of the deceased man in the High school were deeply sorrow stricken In re- spect to the dead man the school was dismissed until Friday which will be the day after the funeral is held. The pupils of all the elementary schools will be dismissed tomorrow to attend the funeral
 Born at Mount Hope. Professor Cunningham was, at the time of his death, 43 years of age. He was born at Mount Hope, Lawrence county Alabama on December 2O 1864, He was the son of the late Moses w. Cunning ham and Mrs. N C. Cunningham, now living at Mount Hope. He was educated at the State Normal school at Florence and afterward took postgraduate course at the Columbia university, New York city. He was appointed to the Pea body scholarship by the late H. C. Arm strong, superintendent of education
 Since his graduation from Columbia university Professor Cunningham had al ways been closely identified with the educational interests of his native state. He has made it his life work He came to Birmingham 21 years ago to take charge of the Paul Hayne school and con tinued as principal of that school until 1898, when he was elected principal of the Birmingham High school. He held that position until the time of his death.
 Mir Cunningham was married to Miss Louise Duncan of Talladega about IS years ago, and from the happy marriage three children were born
 Character IrreproachabIe.
 The morals of the deceased were ire proachable. His life was one of the sweetest perfection, and his Christian character was complete. He started out In his life to be an educator. This was his ambition. and he achieved what he de- sired. He never lacked interest in his work or in the welfare of the childreG under him in the school of which he was principal He was a true scholar and gentleman to the extent that 1t be- came the greatest honor to him. He commanded the love and respect of every one who knew him, especially the pupils under his instruction, and In him his friends lose their greatest and most sim cere friend.
 The funeral procession will leave the late residence. 1928 South Twenty first street. tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral services over the remains will be held at the High school audi torium at 10:30 o'clock.
 The active pallbearers will be: Charles A. Brown, Charles B. Glenn, T. C. Young, A. l Lyon. Jr.. Samuel Adams. Elmer F. Smith, R. l.. Dimmitt and Edward l.. Brown.
 The honorary pallbearers will be: Dr J.~H. Phillips, Mayor George B. Ward. R. A. Thompson Ben NJ. Jacobs, Dr. E. F. Hogan J. J. Smith. Senator Joseph F. Johnston Maj. R. H. Elliot Haskins Williams. Dr. Mack Drennen, David Rob erts and Alex T. London.
 The interment will be made in the Oak Hill cemetery.
 There will be q specially called meet ing of the class of 1903 of the Birming- ham High school at the High school this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 John B. Oates of Birmingham to Miss Una Webb.
 Jacob Broda of Ensley to Helen Kauf- man.
 Clifton Parson of Republic to Miss Flor ence Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington. November 12.-The weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Wednesday; Thursday fair, warmer, light to fresh north winds, becoming variable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
]. 3. CUNNINGHAM
 DIES SUDDENLY We'll knoWnEducater SuCcumbS
 To Complications KNOWN ALL OVER STATE As Principal of Birmingham High School He Had Made His Work
 Felt in All Parts of
 Alabama.
KNOWN ALL OVER STATE

Prof. James Benjamin Cunningham for number of years principal of the Birmingham High school and one of the most prominent and best known educators in the state, died yesterday morning at about 4:30 clock after an illness of four weeks from typhoid fe- yer. Professor Cunningham passed away at the residence of his family, 1928 South Twenty first street, with a number of the immediate relatives at the bedside
 Death was caused directly by pull monary and heart complications which have set in since he was first confined to his room four weeks ago from an attack of typhoid fever. Although within the last few days Professor Cum ninghams condition was considered either of the attending physicians that death would come so soon During the early morning hours yesterday his con dition grew decidedly worse, however, and he passed away after a brilliant career of good and useful work.
 The deceased educator is survived by  widow and three children. The chil- dren are Susie, age 16 years; Louise, age 12 years. and Mary, age years. He was the brother of former Lieuten- ant-Governor R. M. Cunningham who is now the only surviving brother. His moth CT, Mrs. N. c. Cunningham, and a sister, Mrs. Lucy F.. Roberson, both of whom live at Mount Hope Ala. also survive him.
 The unexpected news of the death of Professor. Cunningham spread sorrow over the whole state. While his many friends have kept up with his condition daily and knew that it was critical they had no idea that the end was so near. There is perhaps no man in the state who enjoyed the loving friend ship of more people than did the de- ceased. He was one of the mainstays of the Birmingham public schools, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13


 His death comes as le entire community. gham was one of the d devoted educators has, in appreciation :, had many honors sides being principal he was eX president Educational associa- . the Southern Edu- on, editor of the nge, a periodical de- .tional interests, and a committee of 35 new Alabama school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13

of corporations and be careful with the licenses of the merchants. The other wants to increase some licenses and lower others.
 In case Mayor Ward wins this matter will be in his hands as chairman of the finance committee and those of Alderman lIeidt of the miscellaneous committee. The Mayor has been a careful student of the finances for years and no one knows the exact status of affairs so well as he.
 On the other hand, as was reiterated by President Parker the day before he Jeff for Montgomery should he win Alderman Burnett would remain at the head of the miscellaneous committee and Alderman O'Neill ~ould hold the craftsmanship of the finance committee. He has already formulated his plan for relieving the city of her financial em barrassment.
 The people of Birmingham are anX- iously awaiting the result. The sympa thies of the hundreds who crowded the Hippodrome two weeks ago to signify their respect for the young Mayor, are just as anxious that he be uphel now as they were then. Parker's friends are also eager 10 see him win out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
Suffers Loss.

MT. Cunningham the
 it's best friend. He to the scholars. Yes- he pupils went to } least Knowledge of
 beloved and devoted ,uctor, and when Dr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATl

Deeds of conveyance V office of the probate co the following transaction in which amounts of s75 involved:
 sl600-J. H. Vail and wi the south 1S0 feet of lot according to the map o Fountain Heights, the sai feet on the north line oi and extending back 1sO ie alley.
 $SO0-J H. Vail and wifi the south 1S0 feet of lot Fountain Heights. the 30 feet on the north line nue and extending back alley.
 $1500-F anime Fowler al to J. r. Pair, the north erl and the south 221a feet of in Peter Kilpatrick's ad lawn.
 $15O0-R. A. Clayton an l. k. Hood lot 1, in block 1, according to the map of the O. W. Wood, Sr., ad- dition to Woodlawn the said lot front ing 80 feet on the East Lake car line, near the corner of Fifty-seyenth street, and extending back 127 feet to an alley.
 s12O0-J. E. Rutledge and wife to J. j. Camp, lots s, g, 10, IA and 15, in block f. according to the map of M. G. Wood s survey of East Avondale.
 $SS5-Daniel Glaze and wife to the Pratt Land and Improvement company, lot 16s according to the map of Collins and Johns survey near E.nsley.
 s1200-The Ensley Land company to J. G Gordon, lot 8. in block Is "D." Ensley.
 sl100-Jonas Schwab to G. w. Jennings and wife, part of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 23, township IS south, range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13
GREAT INTEREST IN
 FIGHT AT CAPITAL
BIRM MINGHAM EAGERLY WATCH ING OUTCOME OF FINAL STRUG- GLE BETWEEN THE FACTIONS IN THE CITY COUNCIL.

Al Montgomery the fight is on to de- eide who shall govern the city of Bir- mingham. the administration or the anti administration faction. It will de- eide also just how the financial prob lem that faces the municipality will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13

Green Undertaking Co., Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-13

There will be specially called meet ing of the class of 1903 Of the Brming- ham High school at the High school this afternoon at o'clock.