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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Churches We'll Filled.

Notwithstanding the inclemeney of the weather and the unexpected fall of the mercury, all the churches of the city were well filled this morning. and the story of Christ Arisen was told in elo- quent manner from various pulpits. Special music befltting the occasion had been prearranged by the church choirs and the Glorious Tidings of Great Joy came forth in "gladsome song."
 At the Methodist church, after the reg ular services were over, a subscription was taken to pay off the church debt. It is gratifying to the members of the church, especially so to the beloved pas tor the Rev. l.. r. Whitten. to know that the necessary amount was speedily raised, and the church debt entirely wiped out. It is very likely that the problem of building a new church will be taken up some time in the near future, with every prospect of favorable solution.
 The question of building a handsome new church on their lot on Avenue G and Twentieth street was also discussed at St. Johns Episcopal church.
 Most of the churches of EnsleyAwere lation of the city was small. Since the city has been growing so rapidly the va rious congregations have increased ac- cordingly, and new buildings have be- come almost a matter of necessity. The time is not far distant when Ensley will be noted for beautiful churches and schools, as well as furnaces and steel mills,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Personal and General.

Mrs. Charles Delacey, formerly of Pratt City, has accepted a position with the Ensley Sun Publishing company
 MT. Dennis A. Echols is expected to re- turn from Chicago the middle of the week. Mir. Echols has been in Chicago for the past two months studying em- balming.
 Mrs. Y. B. Leeroy has returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Tennes- see.
 MT. Irby Hall of Colinsville spent few hours in the city today. Mir. Hall for merly lived in Ensley and has many friends here. He was accompanied by a younger brother
 Miss Katie Belle Harrison has returned from Tuscaloosa, where she spent the weekend with her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
CH|LE'S MINISTER DOESN'T SHOW UP Real Cause Deep in Latin Amer
 ican Politics HEADED OFF BY JEALOUSY Suggestion to Raise Rank to Ambas sador Sets Sister states to
 Figuring on Reducing
 Theirs.
HEADED OFF BY JEALOUSY

Washington. March S1.-Chile's failure to send minister to Washington to re- place Mir Walker Martinez, who did not return here after the Pan-American con- ference at Rio de Janeiro last summer. has caused much comment. The neglect of the Chilean congress to appropriate sufficient money to maintain the legation has been given as a reason for leaving the American mission in charge of Al berto Coacham, secretary of the legation, but it has just become known that tine real couse was hidden deep in Latin American politics.
 Chile decided it would be a good idea to have an ambassador in Washington and steps were taken to discover what the United States thought about the pro- posed delegation of the Chielan republic to Washington. Brazil had an ambassa- dor and Chile felt that a similar honor should be accorded to it U the United States
 The suggestion that the Chl gan envoy might be raised to an.5as sadorial rank set all Latin-Ameriea or edge and a general movement was instituted by the southern republics to head off such d movement Argentina being unfrlendly to Chile, was especially opposed to the plan, as Brazil and Chile were always rated as allies and Argentina did not want her two strongest rivals to outstrip her in American representation.
 1t, has not been the policy of the state department to send ambassadors to any country which cannot be ranked as d world power, and when the hostility of the rest of South America to sucn, a change became known, the United States decided that the question had better not be agitated further at this time. Before this decision was reachsG however, it was diplomat tically hinted that Bolivia and several of the other western South American republics would probably de- eide to withdraw their ministers and leave their legations in charge of secretaries in case Chile was permitted to send an ambassador.
 After MT. Walker Martinez left Wash ington it was suggested to the state de- pertinent that another man, whose name has not been made public. was being con- sidered for the place But after the United States was asked aoout the man. his name was dropped and recently there has been no suggestion that Chile will be in any hurry about sending itpre- sentative of ministerial rank to Wash ington.
 The United States had no objections to the name proposed and the failure of Chile to send him is attributed by diplo- matlsts here to the refusal of the United States to give favorable consideration to the ambassadorial plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
FUNERAL OF DIR. BERRY
 HELD AT ATHENS
Young Physician Who Died at PhiIa- delpha From an Accident Was
 Soon to Have Been Married.

Athens, March 31.-tSpeeial)-The fu- neral of Dr. Lawrence Berry, whose re- mains reached here this morning from Philadelphia. where he died Friday from an accident, was held today. He vfss reared here by his aunt, Mrs. Rolfe Saun- ders. and had been student at Jeffer- son Medical college for few years, where he graduated with high honors and was just preparing to enter upon the work of his life when stricken down. The news of his death brought a pang of sorrow to many hearts. He was soon to have been united in marriage with q very charming young lady, friend of bis childhood.
 He was buried today in the private plot of the Vasser burying ground in tho old cemetery. where for several genera tions the members of his grandfather's family have been buried The funeral took place at the Episcopal church and Dr. Jones conducted the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

ernment, will be heard before the United States circuit court of appeals at New Orleans on Monday Greene and Gaynor are now in jail at Macon. Ga.
 King Edward will leave Biarrtz April for Toulon. whence he will proceed the following day on board the royal yacht for Cartagena to meet King Alfonso of Spain. The approaching meeting be- tween the two monarchs has created con- siderable comment throughout Europe. all though an official announcement has been made that the meeting will not be of d political nature. Every available Spanish warship will assemble at Cartagena to meet the British squadron of seventeen vessels, and a gala banquet for officers of both the navies will be given on the Spanish battleship Numancia. Dowager Queen Christiana. Premier Maura and the foreign and marine ministers will accom- pany King Alfonso
 Secretary of War Taft will end his tour of inspection of the Panama canal April g. when his party will go to Havana, being due to arrive there April ', and three days will be spent in Cuba. duringS which time Secretary Taft will investigate the situation with regard to the withdrawal of American troops from the island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01

Michigan will elect five state officials on Monday. including two justices of the supreme court, two regents of the state university and one member of the state board of education. In the Fifth Michigan congressional district a successor to Con- gressman William Alden Smith will be elected. There are twp republican candi- dates, G. J. Diekema, chairman of the state republican committee, and Henley Russell state senator.
 The interstate commerce commission will hear arguments for E. H. Hartman in Washington on Monday, as to whether or not the commission shall appeal to the courts to compel Mir. Hartman to an- swer certain questions affecting his man. agement and control of the Pacific rail- roads and the Chicago and Alton At the hearing in New York several weeks ago T NIT. Hartman declined to answer several questions concerning his financial man agement.
 Arguments in the case of Benjamin Greene and John F. Gaynor. charged with conspiracy against the United States gov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
ELKS ID INSTALL OFFICERS TONIGHT EnSIey Lodge Has Grown Rapidly During Year BOY KILLED IN RUNAWAY Churches Were We'll Filled Yesterday in Spite of indictment Weather.
 Other General News of
 Ensley.
BOY KILLED IN RUNAWAY

Ensley, March 31.-(Special)-The local lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold their regular meeting tonight for the purpose of installing the officers who were elected at the last meet ing.
 The following gentlemen will have charge of the affairs of the lodge for the ensuing year:
 George Waygonder, exalted ruled w. R. Knapp, esteemed leading knight; j.. II. Garrison, esteemed featuring knight; Kenneth White, esteemed loyal knight; G. A. Sexton, secretary; J. H. Perkins, treasurer
 This lodge was organized just a little more than year ago, and it's growth in numbers and popularity has been very gratifying. There are at present about 1l0 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
MEETING OF MUSCLE
 SHOALS BAPTISTS
Largely Attended at Decatur and Many Interesting Speeches
 Were Made.

Decatur March 31.-(Special )-The fifth annual meeting of the Muscle Shoals Bap- tist association which convened at Falk- vile on last Friday came to a close to- day.
 The meeting was largely attended and many speeches of interest were delivered during the meeting The following is the programme of the entire meeting:
 Friday, D. m.-Sermon by P. Averyt
 Saturday, 9 a. m.-"Dlvine Guidance ' J. E. Weaver, J. l. Stockton and c. L. Yates
 10 a. m.-"The Deacon and His Work" J. A. Eaves. R. M. Borum, II. T. Lille and B. l.. Malone.
 il a. m.-Sermon. "The Church of Christi A. A. Hutto.
 D. m.--"The Church and Her Pastor" F. c. David. w. J. Briscoe and D. F. Green.
 2.30 D. m.-"The Pastor as a Leader'' R. l. Quinn, J. D. Mechanism and J. F. Roan.
 3 D. m.-'How Can We Create More Enthusiasm in the Meeting and Work of Our Association?' w G. Curry, R. T.. Wear, J. l. Stockton and F. Averyt.
 ' D. m.-Sermon "Office of the Holy Spirit" F. c. David.
 Sunday 9 a. m.-Sunday School Rally, led by J. c. Tidwell and W. NJ. Jolly.
 9:45 a. m.-"Soul Winning in the Sun day School" T. N. Dix, John A. Thoma- son and R. l.. Quinn.
 1925 a. m.-"Quallfcations and Duties of Sunday School Teachers J. NJ. Collier, Price Irwin and A. A. Hutto.
 II q. m.-Sermon, "Mlssons," c. L.. Yates
 D. m.-''How Can We Influence Our Churches so as to Develop More Fully the Missionary spirit?' J. E. Weaver. Frank Averyt, J. A. Eaves and w. j.. Briscoe.
 D. m.-Temperance. D. A. Burleson, J. '. Tidwell, H. T. Lille, J. F. Weaver and others.
 D. m.-Sermon by R. T. Wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01

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 I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail te be curtd by such methods. give me a can And get well.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city tenth story of the new First National bank building. corner o1 Second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 1OO6 and 1o07. Take one of the hno elevators to tenth floor.
 Office hours: s:s0 a. m- to s:O .. ~
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Heavy Docket for Spring Term.

Athens, March 1.-(Special) )-The spring term of the circuit court will convene in this place in the morning. There is quite heavy docket and the work will be plentiful all the term. The first week will be devoted to civil suits while the second week will be devoted to criminal cases IL is presumed the celebrated Nor ris case will be heard this term. as they have the lead. They have been pending for some years and all are anxious to get them off the docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
 CONVENE IN MORGAN
HELD AT BASHAM AND MANY IN TERESTING PAPERS READ. FIRST SESSION OF THE NEW COURT.

Decatur, March 31.-(Special)-A Sun day school convention of considerable in- terest was held today at Basham, this county. The convention was presided over by Coleman l.. Peck of New Deca- tur. who is the district president.
 The convention opened promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. with remarks by MT. Peck. After the opening services the following programme was rendered:
 .Home Department" discussed by Prof. "A. B. Murphee.
 What Shall We do To Secure the Or ganzation of Sunday Schools in Every Neighborhood in the Dstrict?' was the subject of a paper by Mrs. E. M. Isley.
 This was followed by a recitation by Miss Edna Pepper.
 .'Faithfulness in Sunday School' was the subject of a well written paper by Miss Addie Barns. discussed by the Rev. A J. Chappell and J. F.. Garrison.
 ''Who Would Attend Sunday School and the Benefit Derived Therefrom," was the subject of q most able paper by Miss Nellie Jones, discussed by G. w. Isley.
 ''What We Put in Life First Is Put in the Whole Life'' was paper most ably written and charmingly read by Miss Mary Brothers, discussed by the Rev. White.
 '1S It NlSe 10 ClNe fTlZeS III ouHudy School?' was the title of an interesting paper by Mrs. R. E. Huff, discussed by Prof. A. l.. Davis.
 .The Importance of the Cradle Roll, was the subject of another able paper by Miss Della Day, discussed by C. l.. Peck.
 The next was a beautiful recitation by Miss Annie Clark, after which Miss Bris- COG read a paper entitled, ''The Influence of Kind Words This paper was dls- cussed by Charles H. Austin, Jr.
 The Rev. J. T. Scott delivered an ad- dress on the subject, "The Relation Of the Sunday School to Library Education, and the meeting came to close.
 The convention was well attended and the meeting proved to be one of much en- joyment.
 Judge Thomas w. Vert of the Morgan county law and equity court will con vene the first term of that court on Mon- day morning.
 This is a new court created by the pres ent state legislature and according to the bill creating the court, Governor Conner had the appointing of a judge. to hold until the year 1910 when the office be- comes elective. Governor Conner appoint ed Thomas w. Vert judge. He is said to be the youngest judge in the state, if not in the south. He is only 26 years of age but versed in the law and comes from family of lawyers His father Col. S. T. Vert, of Decatur, is one of the most noted criminal lawyers in Alabama today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Special Jamestown Stamps.

Washington, March 3l.-(Special.)-A special series of stamps in denominations of 1 cent, cents and cents, will be issued by the postoffiee department to commemorate the founding of James, town They will be sold to the public only during the period between April 2G and November 30. The 1 cent design will contain in semi-circular frame the por- trait of Capt. John Smith, with medal lion in the upper corners of Poeahontas and Powhatan. The 2 cent design will contain a picture depicting the landing al Jamestown on one side and tobacco plant on the other, stalk of Indian corn. The cent stamp will contain q portrait of Pocahontas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Another Clerk in Postoffice.

The business in the Ensey postoffice has increased to such an extent that Postmaster Clayton has found 1t neces- sary to add another clerk to his force. J. $. Kennamer, wno has been connected with the clerical department of the Ten nessee company in this city, has been appointed to the position and will assume his duties tomorrow morning. Postmaster Clayton stated this afternoon that the free delivery service would be installed on June 1. The mail boxes have already arrived and will shortly be placed at the proper places in various parts of the city. The examinations for carriers will be held on April 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Election Day at Athens.

Athens. March 31.-(Special )-Tomorrow is city election day in Athens and every body is excited over the outcome. Mayor Clements is candidate for reelection as mayor and is opposed by c. E. Frost. cashier of the First National bank, and the friends of both are claiming vic tory. The race for marshal and mayor overshadow that of city councilmen. Eight councilmen are to be elected and in most of the wards there are more than two names. Two are to be chosen from each of the four wards This Is the first term of Mayor Clements. and he is seeking an endorsement of his admin istration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Monean County Medical Society.

Decatur, March 31.-(Special) - The Morgan County Medical association will meet in New Decatur on Thursday, April f. It is expected that some papers of interest will be read at this meeting as well as some important business of the society will be transacted.
 This is one of the important medical so- cieties of the state and the members are of the opinion that they derive much ben eft by confering together and discussing medical questions at these meetings. The secretary of the society is Dr. J. L. Gun ter of New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Killed in Runaway.

A negro by the name of Joe Craig was killed late yesterday afternoon in run away accident on the pike road near Oakland church. Craig was in a wagon ,yith his employer. MT. John Hill, sexton of Oakland cemetery, when the horse at tached to the vehicle became unruly and MT. Hill jumped out to get hold of the bridle at the horses head, in order to stop him. He failed in this effort how ever, and the horse continued to run. Craig was thrown out of the wagon, his head striking against a tree on the road side, and instantly killed. The body was carried to the undertaking establishment of Echols & Anguin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Funeral of "chackv stahl.

Ft. Wayne, Ind, March 31.-rhe re- mains of Charles s. Stahl, late captain and former manager of the Boston Amer ican league club, who committed suicide at West Baden, were laid to rest at Underwood cemetery this afternoon. The floral offerings made a triple bank around the grave Former Congressman James NJ. Robinson delivered an eloquent eu- logy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Morgan Buys Art Collection.

Brussels. March 31.-It Is currently re- ported that J. F. Morgan of New York has acquired for l.2oo,0o the unique col lection of Jules Vanden Poreboo,n which comprised furniture, pictures, arms. brasses, ancient engravIngs and China pieces. The collection is installed in a sixteenth century Dutch house at An derlecht. replica of which will be con structed in New York state, under the superintendence of Francois NJ. I.afait the architect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Mrs. LoveIand Killed by Automobile.

Oneonta, N. T., tarcn 3l.-Mrs. E. s. Loveland a niece of the late Colls F. Huntington and a beneficiary under his will, was instantly killed today while operating a new automobile which had been delivered to her yesterday. Tn at tempting to turn around Mrs. Loveland unintentionally turned on full power and the car shot across the sidewalk. and plunged over stone wall that crowns a twenty-foot embankment. Mrs. Love land was thrown from the car and her neck was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Receiving Congratulations.

MT. Clark Johnson is receiving the con gratulati tions of his many friends on his approaching marriage to Miss Mabel Me- Name, formerly of Ensley but now of Hamilton, O. MT. Johnson has been con- nected with the Bank of Ensley since coming to Ensley several years ago, be- in" now assistant cashier of that insti- tuition and is one of the most popular young men of the city. Miss McNamee Is pleasantly remembered by a wide circle of friends, with whom she was very pop ular while a resident of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01

Off..e of the Alabama State Land Co.
 Birmingham, Ala. March 23. 1907
 No;ice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of this com pany for the purpose of electing q board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other bSs- inc3s as may come before the meeting, wi be held at the office of the com pany. in the city of Birmingham. Ala. Monday April 15. 1907, at 10 o'clock a. m. B order of the board. F. H. EATON,
 3-23-i-1-S Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01

The Farmers union are getting things in shape for the establishment of their farmers telephone system, having or dered the instruments. It Is possible they will establish q plant at Tanner. five miles south of here and get in touch with the new long distance telephone for their outside service. The Bell peo- pie who are in Athens -"e making an effort to get them to connect with them. and are offering to meet them half way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
HENS OF ATHENS
 WORK OVERTIME
SPRING CROP OF EGGS GOES AWAY BY FREIGHT AND DOL LARS COME TO THE FARMERS. FARMERS UNION BUSY, TOO.

Athens. March 31.-(Special.) )--Athens is developing into quite market for coun- try produce, one shipper has shipped by freight and express this week nearly 2O0 dozen eggs and several hundred head or Fowls to the southern market. Chicken hens have brought as high as s1 each here in the local market. The farmers of the county are giving more attention to poultry than ever before and there are more fine bred chickens in the county at this time than in it's history and our women are taking great interest in the matter. It means dollars to the farmers and their wives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY l SPECIALIST $ PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01

with +275.S37 tons during the correspoud- ing period of 1O6. The Norfolk and West ern railway reports February shipments of coal and coke as 1.077,570, as against .090 416 tons during February, 19G6. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad shipments of coal and coke amounted to 2.492 S26 tons. as compared with 2,510016 tons in Feb- ruary. 1906.
 The estimated coke production at Con- nellsville during the first nine weeks of the year is reported as 3.699.33S net tons, as compared with 3.A2o.o07 during the cor responding period in 1906: 13e.933 cars were used to handle this product, as com. pared with 127.S93 cars during the cor responding period in 1906 The increased activity in the coke region is caused chiefly by increased production of pig iron. the total for February being 2.o45.0ds gross tons. as compared with 1.S940s2 gross tons produced during February of 1906.
 Building operations during February in about 50 leading cities throughout the country show considerable decline in value as compared with like operations during February. 1906. the respective fig- ures being s90.0l,4l for the 1907 period. as compared with s3s s.4i9,5n for the cor responding 1906 period.
 Cross earnings of principal railroads as refiecting to a large extent the traffic activities during the month. show slightly larger figures than the earnings for the corresponding month in 1906-$5l ,s41.1f- as against s6061S.077. These figures relate to about 40 per cent of the total mileage of the country and represent its various geographical diyisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Notice.

Scrofula is eradicated and all kindred diseases are cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-01
Grounded Steamer Floats.

Wilmington. N. C., March 31.-The Brit ish steamer Administer. Savannah. Ga. to Manchester. with a cargo of cotton. phosphate, rosln and lumber, which ran ashore on Frying Pan shoals, was floated today with the assistance of tugs and lowed into Southport apparently unin- jured. !