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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
ELKS IN SPECIAL
 TRAIN MAKE START
Birmingham Delegation Is Off for Philade phia-Largcst Ever Sent
 From Birmingham.

Bound for the grand ledge meeting. i0O strong the Elks Touring club left Bir- mingham last night about 9:3O o'clock on a special train headed for Philadelphia, and they will be on the ground tomor- row, the largest delegation ever sent to the grand lodge meeting from Blrmins- ham,
 Advertising themselves as they go with "ilks. Birmingham Special No. 7e," print ed on large streamers on both sides of .ne cars, they will go around by Cincinnati and Pittsburg, arriving in Philadelphia .o- morrow morning. The special engaged to bear the club to the meeting consists c1 five carz-one baggage car dining car and three sleepers. Belonging to the Ala bama Great Southern railroad.
 On account of urgent business matter 5 in the city. neither President J. E. Shelby nor Secretary Ii. E. Shropshire of the club will be able tc attend the meeting. Ell r. Smith will attend to the matters of the club as acting president in the place of Mr. Shelby. and J. M. Rittson will act as secretary in the absence of Mir. shrop- shire.
 The Elks' Touring club Is club or ganized last winter with view of making preparations for attending the grand lodge meeting. and hereafter lodge No i9 the local order. will be well represented at the national affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
COUNCIL TACKLES
 MANY SUBJECTS
THE PENDING LEGISLATION MAY HAVE IMPORTANT BEARING ON REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, NIGHT.

On next Wednesday the City Council of Birmingham will hold it's regular semi monthly meeting. Mayor Ward, City Att torney Smith and others will probably re- turn to the city in time. and business of great importance will be transacted.
 At this time the council may know whether 1t can force the railroad to build viaducts at grade crossings. and besides this It will go into the fight for q high license on saloons again. This will prob ably be an opportune time. and the regu- lationists may win two recruits. Some of those opposed. who have spent the past week in Montgomery, having witnessed the temperance spirit there. may be will ling now to cast their vote for anything that does not look like prohibition.
 Mayor Ward has announced that tho battle is not over ty any means and he evidently hopes to bring converts to his side. The council will also take some action relative to the municipal code bill. which Is introduced at the legislature, and which changes the city government from beginning to end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
LITTLE GIRLS ENACT
 MOVING PICTURES
BACHELOR STEPS INTO HIS DEN TO FIND IT HAD BEEN CON- VERIFIED INTO A REALISTIC DRAMA BEHIND CURTAINS.

The moving picture fever is certainly agog in Birmingham and no where more noticeable than among the young people. This was rorcibly Illustrated yesterday when a certain bachelor, pulling his chin whlskers, entered the door to his den, and stepped back, amazed.
 The room was in perfect darkness, ex- cept that silhouetted on something white was the shadow of a huge man, stealthly grabbing q watch. Then another grap- pied with him. threw the thief to tho floor, and stabbed him three times with a great dagger. All this was acted in perfect silence, and but few feet in front of him.
 The next moment, half way between floor and ceiling appeared a shining moon, and down in one corner the silhouette of a man and woman. in each others arms appeared, while a clear little voice sweet ly sang "The Moon Looks Down on You"
 What then was the bachelors surprise to see the two little 10-year- old girls of the house como from behind the curtain, throw open the blinds, and explain that he had intruded upon "Theatoriun." There was a sheet across the middle of the room, and on the opposite side candle l With the motions between candle ant sheet quite a wierd moving picture show i had been played, while the second ten on the programme was an illustrated song
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
FOOD SHOW AT COMING STATE FAIR Innovation Already Promises to
 Be Great Success RETAIL GROCERS BEHIND IT Will Be the First Exhibit of the Kind Held In Alabama Since Recent
 Passage of Pure Food
 Laws.
 
RETAIL GROCERS BEHIND IT

One of the most attractive features of the approaching state fair at Birmingham will be a pure food show" which will be held under the auspices of the Retail Grocers association. In this show there will be exhibited practically everything in this line which appeals to the appetite, and there is no doubt but that this de- partment of the fair will attract atten- ion.
 Discussing the innovation yesterday, Mrs J. B. Reic who has charge of the woman's department of the fair said:
 Tn collecting exhibits for the annual fairs the effort has been to bring out the best of the states resources, to display her agriculture. her industries and her arts in a creditable manner; to arrange a programme that Is instructive. and 70 present features of entertainment Pei- haps one of the most important features Of the fair to be held In October will be the pure food show This will in- clude a demonstration of such articles as appeal to the health and appetites of man. In presenting this instructive series to the housekeepers of Alabama, they will be famiIarizlng them with ar. tioles hest suited to furnish proper nu- triment 10 nature. to give strength to mind and body Mans nature depends upon his digestion. and more character Is ruined by improperly prepared and i'm perfect food than probably from any other cause. This pure food show will be 9 school for housekeepers. teaching not only proper preparation. but econ omy in buying combining such articles as are nutritious and palotahle.
 This will be the first pure fpod show held in the south since the passage of the recent pure food law, and in present ing these articles to the public we are in- dorsing the action on the part of our lawmakers in ejecting from the market any article that sayors of adulteration; protecting health and home from the i'm pure materials. From an educational standpoint 1t has become a recognized ne cesslty in any enterprise that elaine the public attention and the shcw is furthercd by the solicitations of the Retail Mer- chants association of this city. The space allotted will be in conjunction with the woman's exhibit or the second floor of the exhibition hall.
 More than 100 spaces have been all lotted this class of exhibit, and arrange ments are being made to insure sdc- cess. not only as an attraction for the public but as an advertising medium for exhibitors Each booth will be in charge of experienced demonstrators, and every facility vii, be given tcward success As a souvenir of the fair book of receipts from Alabama Housekeepers' VIII be pre- sented to each lady visiting the fair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

1 Alleging that they were carried past their station by the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company six members of the Jones family consisting of Joseph. Low, J. G. Louella, Grace and Wayland filed suits in the circuit court yesterday claiming s2O0 each.
 Dan Jackson filed suit in the same court against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company for s10,0o0 for all legged personal injuries received while working at Flat Top mines for the de- fendant.
 George Lewis claims $10,OO0 damages for alleged personal injuries caused by the ignition of gas and an explosion in the mines of the defendant where the plaintiff was at work.
 In the city court the Rlack Warrior Fuel company filed suit against the West ern Union Telegraph company for 5000 Plaintiff alleges the defendant negligently failed to deliver telegram within a reasonable time, advising the plaintiff about money to meet the payroll where by plaintiff allges he was put to the loss of one days wages of all it's employees and to the injury of it's credit and repu- tation.
 Adam Rogers sues the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for s1999 for personal injuries alleged to have been received from coming in contact with an electrical wire while at work in mine No. 1, Pratt City.
 William Jacobs vs. Birmingham South ern Railroad company. Plaintiff claims $5000 for alleged personal injuries alleged to have ben caused by timber falling on him while unloading cars of the defen- dant.
 Henry Upson Sims. a member of the Birmingham bar, is engaged upon book on Alabama chancery pleading. Its pub llcation will be delayed until the new code of Alabama is completed so as to contain citations to the sections by their new numbers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
WOES OF THE REPORTER

CT r I knew anything in the world
 I'd gladly tell you" said Lieu
 tenant Governor Gray, as he leaned over the table in dining car and his deep blue eyes looked confidently into yours. You could not doubt him. "Old man, see me tomorrow and maybe I'll have a good story for you
 Such as these are the interviews which the reporter gets more than any other anu yet never find their way into the daily columns of the paper They are the little disappointments that mix in with the pleasure of getting a big scoop" and yet they show the character of the man who gives them better than all the dope he may hand out on other days.
 Some really hate to turn the news gatherer away, and are full of the gen. uine sympathy a full dspensation of which comforts that individual when the town is dry" Some put up with him. be he needed, as an unpleasant necessity. Others consider him nuisance and make no odds of letting him know it. Need less to say the reporter thinks of them all in the same light.
 Now there is Governor Conner. Perhaps he has given you good story, and then you ask him very important question Governor, how do you stand on so and so?" Pursing his lips up tightly he re- mains still for a full minute, then looks up suddenly: Young man, how is the world serving you?" and the subject is changed.
 None have so crisp a manner as our live and strenuous Mayor. If MT. Ward has anything 1t Is, Take this, and don't use my name with it. The next Jay perhaps, he Is not in good humor, because you did use his name with It, and says, Nothing doing" no more, no less. Some people can be pumped, but the Mayor is as fathomless as the deep.
 Alderman Parker is the man with the iovial handshake What Is the bug l have in my brain, eh? Well. am think ing of something. Come round to my office before the next council meeting,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
CATHOLIC NOTES.

The priests of the Birmingham dis trict who attended a spiritual retreat at Spring Hill, near Mobile, this week returned last night.
 The Rev, Father Charles, o. S. B., left yesterday for Tuscaloosa and will say mass there today. The Rev Father Lawrence, 0. s. B., who is stationed temporarily at St. Paul's church, will proceed to Tuscaloosa this week and will become acting pastor of the church there in the place of the Rev. Father Cassidy, who is in Colorado on &C., count of i'll health.
 The services at St. Paul's at 1030 this morning will include a solemn high mass, the occasion being the first celebration of the Rev. Father Mat thew, O. S. B., The new priest will be escorted in procession from the rectory to tn echurch and through the middle aisle to the altar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
CASTS HIS BREAD
 AND IT RETURNS
A METHODIST MINISTER GIVES CLOTHES TO CHARITY AND THEY TURN UP AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS.

Never did minister have more surely provea tho truth of that old saying: Cast your bread upon the waters and it will return to you." than the Rev. Hoyt NJ. pobbs. rastor of the Five Points Methodist church, when yesterday came back to him, like swallows in the spring, two coats. three vests, cap and little girls dress.
 Sometime ago the minister gave these pieces of clothing to charity. they were distributed by some kind ladies and he thought the last of them had been seen. but yesterday they were actually founc among son.e stolen property by the city detectives, and on the lapel of one coat was discovered the name of MT. Dobbs.
 Having cast this bread once, he will now have the opportunity of casting 1t again. this time. perhaps. to more use ful eEds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
OWEN TO SPEAK ON
 PUBLIC LIBRARY
AN EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO
 AROUSE MORE GENERAL IN TEREST IN THE PROJECT THIS ERNooN-MEET AT BlJCU.

A mass meeting will be held at tho Bijou theatre this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock for the purpose of working up interest in the proposed public library. pr. Thomas M. Owen. director of the state depart ment of archives and history, will be the principal speaker and there will bo several voluntary five minute addresses. The members of the library association are very hopeful of large attendance this afternoon, and believe that the in- terest aroused will give an impetus to the movement which shall assure the library.
 This Is to be strictly a peoples library In every sense of the word. It is to be built by the people, for the people, with the peoples money No outside aid is to be solicited, but every dollar of the SN, 0c0 required to start off the library is to be raised among the citizens of Sir mingham. It is ultimately proposed to construct q library costing at least S300,- OoO but the sGO,00O Is all that will be gone after for the present.
 pr. owen is one of the most eloquent speakers In the state and 1t Is expected that the theatre will be well filled when the meeting is called to order. Fans will be used to cool the theatre, and every one will be made comfortable.
 The matter of public library is one that is becoming firmly fixed in the minds of a large number of people, and this number Is growing every day. A great deal of discussion has been indulged in, and has found everyone heartily in favor of the library. Strangers here are con stantly asking to be shown the way tc the public library, and express great sur prise when informed that no such thing evsts here. One Atlanta man has even gone so far to prophecy that Bir- mingham will die of intellectual dry rot, and numerous others have made like re- marks.
 The only requirement to become member of the association Is that the member make voluntary contribution, the amount to be set by the member himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
'sttsky'V't3'Vs'sts 2 Keep We'll
 |? with Good Food
 ? Proper selection of Tcod I the sure way to get well tS and keep we'll. Use , Grape -NutS
A Mo. woman says

A Mo. woman says:
 While getting over the grip, and whils my stomach was so irritable 1 could not eat anything without distress, I found I could take I dish of Grape-Nuts witif cream or good milk, and feel built up like l had eaten a full meal and yet have none of the unpleasant effects of indiges- tion. 1 wish the people knew it's worth.
 Tt seems to me trained nurses and physicians could use IL to such good ad- vantage. It is really the most nourish- ing and easily digested food 1 ever tried"
 Grape Nuts food is now recommended oy physicians all over the world. They know it contains the delicate particles of Phos- phate of Potash obtained from the field grains. This Is the element Nature com pines with albumen of the food to build ters and brain. in the human body. Tho but does not wear off. for it is a natural rebuilding.
 Grape-Nuts can be made into a great many different and palatable dishes. As an illustration: A most delicious mock pumpkin pie can be made from Grape Nuts after the following recipe: Pour boiling water over F cup GrapeNuts. let stand 10 minutes add eggs. 1 table spoonfuls of sugar. ? cups sweet milk. teaspoons of ginger. 1 teaspoon mixed spices stir over slow fire until thor oughly boiled. Bake pie dough in deep pan. When done, put in prepared Grape Nuts, return to oven and brown. Rea', ''The Road of Wellville,' In pkgs. There's Reason"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14

and I'll give it to you sure Glad to see you any time."
 Men there be, net quite so pleasant A man distantly connected by l<inship with the Tidewater Development company. was approached the other day and asked if the company had done anything new Are you a reporter?" querled the fel- low. Then I have nothing to give out" But" said the reporter, ''The public wants to know what has become of your plans." No. they don't; business men know. The trouble Is you've got a set of prying reporters down there that al. ways stick their noses in where they are not needed. Go on, now. while you can; I've got no time to waste" Ha Ha. such is calculated to make one sneeze
 On the other hand, every one of the aldermen disaproints you with no little sorrow. should he happen to know noth- ing at all. T know it's mighty hot says Alderman Moore. Nothing doing, at all" says Harry Jones. with a broad grin, and a pat on the shoulder. What are B,rmingham,s chances for the base bail p,nnant?'
 
 man Cooper. and he means 1t every time. What do you want to know?" replies Alderman Heidt. If there's anything l can help you on Just let me know"
 Chief Wier usually rolls out a few jokes tc make you comfortable and then says: "EyerythIngs mighty quiet. What do you knew, huh?" $ the open reply of Detective Murphy
 Desk Sergeant Shirley is tho man with the sympathy what am" "see here. can't you find anything? I'll look you up a story" says he. and usually does.
 You never ask Colonel Higdon that he hasn't something, though he never mixes himself up in 1t. Lucien Brown usually holds back a morsel of news as long as he can to make 1t taste all the better when he gives it to you.
 This is really the variety" part of newspaper work, for they all give the news out in much the same way, but each man has his own good plan for passing you up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Applicants for Positions Will Be Ex.
 amined on August IA.

The United States civil service commis- sion announces examinations to be held In Birmingham on August If to secure elii ;ibles to fill vacancies in the follow Ing positions
 Fish culturist at Leadville, Col, at sGOO per arnum each, one vacancy each at Baird. Cal, San Marcos, Tex, Spearhsh, s. Dak., and Bozeman, Mont, at s54O per annum, and similar vacancies as they may occur.
 As an insufficient number of eligibles to meet the needs of the service has resulted from previous examinations for this position, qualified persons are urged to apply for this examination.
 Scientific assistant in animal pathology tmale), at ss4O per annum, in the bureau of animal industry, department of agricul- ture, and similar vacancies as they may occur.
 Men only will be admitted to this exam lnation.
 As no eligibles resulted from the ex- animation held for this position on April 17-IS. 1907. qualified persons are urged to enter this examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
VOICES CLAIMS OF
 EDUCATIONAL CITY
NEW PAMPHLET WILL SET FORTH THE ADVANTAGES OF BIRMlNG- HAM TO ALL THOSE SEEKING EDUCATION.

At meeting of the committee on education of the Commercial club the
 matter of advertising the educaton&t advantages of Birmingham was taken up, It was decided to elect q perma nent secretary of the committee. and R. A. Clayton was elected to fill this position.
 The question of advertising was as to whether or not a pamphlet setting forth the advantages should be print ed and distributed. Everyone was very enthusiastic over the matter and after a good deal of dis0rssioh the follow Ing resolution was unanimously passed q. That, In accordancs with a reso- lution recently adopted by the Com merciaI club the committee on educs.- ton prepare and publish a pamplet or booklet, setting forth the merits of the various educational institutions of our
 district.
 "2. That a subcommittee be now ap- pointed to report at our next meeting upon the size. general character and cost of this booklet."
 I. w. McAcory, superintendent of sch ools of Jefferson county, was re- quested to prepare article setting forth the conditions and advantages of the county schools, which article is to
 be used in the pamphlet.
 The superintendents of the different school districts were also requested to prepare for the pamphlet papers con- corning the chools in their respective districts.
 A subcommittee was appointed to in
 vestigate the cost of getting out the
 pamphlet, and ordered to report at tn e next meeting.
 pr. Montague submitted an introduc- ton to be used in the pamphlet which
 was adopted.
 The committee then adjourned sub feet to the call of the chairman. It was anonunced that a meeting would
 very likely be held In the next few days to continue the work under taken and to hear from the subcom- mittee on pamphlet.
 The committee consists of the fol-
 lowing: A. P. Montague, J. F. Baldwin, A. c. Burch, $. J. Bowie J :. Chad
 wick. R. A. Clayton, !. NJ. Dewberry,
 R. H. Eggleston, E. ?. Hogan. T. H..
 Johnston. R. H. Kerr, Dr. S. L. Led better, I. w. McAodry, R. W. Massey, Peyton H. Moore. W. H. Sims. Eli P. Smith, John F. Ti1lman, w. U Wheeler, Dr. Cunnin RbaIn Wilsnn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn
 Here Tomorrow Night.

Birmingham Council. 695, Knights of at q meeting to be held in the Knights Edward L. Hearn of New Haven, Conn. at a meeting to be hel din the Knights of Columbus hall tomorrow night at s o'clock.
 This Is the first time MT. Hearn has visited this council. and elaborate prepa- rations are being made to give him d grand reception and cordial welcome. The purpose of his visit is to ascertain the growth and strength of che order In the south. and especially to recommend the insurance feature.
 Active preparations are being made tor the initiation of q new class of candi- dates at an early date. All members hav- ing applications for membership are re- quested to present them at the meeting to- morrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
HURT BY FALLING ROCK.
Archie Robinson Injured In Mines
 Near Palcs.

Archie Robinson a white man, was dar- gerously injured yesterday morning in the mines near Palos. when rock fell crushing him 10 the ground. His fellow workmen removed the boulder and hue rieo with him on the train to Birmng- ham.
 lis head was seriously bruised and his hip broken. The body of the injured man was carried to St. Vincents hospital in the ambulance of Shaw X Son at F o'clock yesterday and he is receiving every attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Fined for unintentlonaI Cruelty.

Whether a man be guilty of cruelty if he mistreats an animal without intention was the question before Judge Feagin yesterday and he decided in the affirma- tive, hning Sam Wray 8 for his ae- tlons. Sam was driving wagon for the Barnett-s Sheppard Lumber company while one of the horses feet WAS in a bad condition. He was arrested by Humane Officer Bennie and the trial took up two or three hours The negro claimed he had done everything he could for the animals foot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to the following:
 Garland Godfrey. Vivian, and Miss Le- lla Cha pman.
 Jacob Drummer, Birmingham, and Miss Elizabeth Belener.
 4>an Dunnaho and Mrs. Sarah Whitley. J. H. Anthony. Vivian. and Miss Myra IcDonad.
 Elmer Chambers, Flat Creek, and Mrs. Sarah Frances House.
 w. T. Jones, Ensley, and Miss Jennie Williamson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
coIored Citizens Club.

The Colored Citizens club will hold a meeting Tuesday night, July 16, in the Alabama Penny Bank building, on Eighteenth street. The election of of ficers will take place at this meeting and every memebr is expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
Myrtle Rebekah Meets Monday.

All members of Myrtle Rebekah lodge No. 33 are requested to be pres ent at their regular meeting sIonday. July IS, as business of importance Is to come before the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
N.w York Vocalist Will sino.

Mr. James A. Blainey of New York will sing the offertory and solo after the close of the service at the First Cumber- = land Presbyterian church. U. S. A.. this morning.