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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
ALL READY FOR
 BIG ELK'S PICNIC
Barbecue Will Be Feature of Enter tainment at Germania Park
 Today.

Every committee on the Elks big pie mic and barbecue had fiatterng report to make last night and it is anticipated that there will be fully 300 in attendance at Germanla Park on the South Bessemer car line this afternoon and night.
 The picnic and barbecue will commence this morning at 10 o'clock and will con tinue until midnight. Various games and other amusements have been arranged by the committees. and the most distinct feature of the occasion will be the bar becue under personal direction of Col. Champ Yeargin. There will be enough of barbecued mutton, lamb and pork, with rye bread and pickles to fill 200o empty stomachs.
 Jack Curren will be head caller at the dancing pavilion and there will be danc- ing afternoon and night. Several valu- able prizes will be offered to the best lady and gentleman waivers on the floor.
 Prof. Harness orchestra has been se cured for the occasion and special pro- gramme has been arranged. The Bir- mingham Railway Light and Power company will put on special service on the Powderly line this afternoon and night and will have an ample number of cars to accommodate the, crowds.
 The admission to the park will be % cents, ladies and children free. Hun dreds of tickets have been disposed of and every member Is doing all in his power to make 1t a success. The pro- ceeds from the picnic and barbecue will go 70 the Elks charity fund of the local lodge.
 The executive committee arrange ments are as follows: C. w. Frckoeffer, tickets and advertising; Fred Conradi, bar: J. J. Curren, dancing; Sam Wores ter, soft drinks and ice cream Champ Yeargin, chief barbecuer; J. E. Shelby, amusements and sports; E. J. McCrossin country store; John Antwine, transporta- tion; R. W. Weaver, head bouncer at the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
WA interest paid on Savings &
 Time deposits
CHANGES MADE IN
 FOREIGN POSTAGE
AFTER OCTOBER 1 LETTERS
 WEIGHING AN OUNCE CAN BE
 SENT ABROAD FOR 5 CENTS.
 OTHER CHANGES MADE.

The daily postal bulletin received by the local office yesterday mentioned especially the postal regulations re- garding mail to foreign countries, which regulations are to go Into effect octo- Der 1. These regulations wore drawn at the last universal postal convention h cid in Rome last May. These convon- tions are held every ten years and dele- gates attend from every country in the postal union.
 The most important change made by the last congress was the change in the basis of weight from the half ounce now used to the ounce. After October 1 the ounce will be used.
 The rate of letter postage will be cents for the first ounce and cents for each additional ounce. prepayment optional with the sender. However. all short paid letters will be held at the receiving office for double the original amount of postage.
 Postal cards. single. will require a 2-cent stamp for transmission. Double cards will pay cents.
 Commercial papers will pay cents for the first ten ounces and 1 cent for
 
 of papers will come invoices, deeds, manuscript, etc.
 Samples of merchandise will be trans mitted for cents for the first four ounces and l cent for each additional two ounces.
 The rate on prints is 1 cent for each two ounces. The weight limit Is fixed 1 at four pounds six ounces: size limit eighteen inches in any direction, not 1 to be over thirty inches in length and four inches in diameter when rolled
 An interesting ruling Is that all stamps must be issued by the nation Tn which the package is mailed. Letters mailed on board ship must carry the stamp of the nation under whose flag the vessel sails except where sea post offices have been establish ed, when they must carry United States postage. In order to permit correspondents to | remit postage with which to prepay reply. the postal relay stamp will be issued. The price of this stamp will be 6 cents. and when mailed to a foreign | correspondent will be exchangeable at | the foreign office for a 5-cent stamp of that nation. These stamps have never l before been issued and will not be on l sale here until October 1. In prescribing articles that can be sent through the malls. the regulations mention fluids, liquids and even bees. In mailing bees they must be confined | so that they are not dangerous and ard | open to inspection.
 The countries not coming under tho regulations of the universal postal laws are the United States. Canada. Mexico, the republic of Panama and Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Recently Shot Up His Home at Avondale and Was
 Resisting Arrest
SHOT SEVERAL TIMES
 AT THE TOWN OFFICERS
Both Sides lnduged In Considerable Shooting and Shotgun Finally Brought Down the Re-
 slstine Man.

In a shooting affair in which five men participated. James Pyle, a white man, was shot and very probably fatally wounded at his home in the NH village at Avondale yesterday afternoon. Pyle's s home was on Thirty-ninth street be- tween First and Second avenues
 The shooting of Pyle grew out of an attempt on the part of two Avondale officers to serve a warrant on him for shooting up his home some time ago The first warrant was never served, and yesterday afternoon when the second was issued the officers went to Pyles home after him
 It Is charged that Pyle went home several months ago in an intoxicated con- dition and proceeded to shoot up the house He has a wife and four children and it Is said that he came very near hitting members of the family several times. This performance was repeated several days ago, and an attempt on the part of the police to put an end to the act caused the shooting of Pyle
 Yesterday afternoon Marshal Reynolds and Officer Treadwell of Avondale went to Pyle's home on Thirty-ninth street. to serve the warrant in their hands. and when they told their business they were received by the fire which spouted from the end of a gun in the hands of the intended prisoner.
 It Is said that the two officers went Into a room of the house and there they emptied their guns at the resisting man, Pyle returning every shot until the cham Der of his pistol was empty.
 At this stage of the fight Officer Charles Robinett. officer of the Mill vil- lage, appeared on the scene, and he called in Andrew Ellard. citizen living nearby In the meantime Pyle had been given a chance to reload his revolver, which he did, and when the four off- cres appeared again he began to split splnters off the house near where they were standing.
 Ellard, the man who was called by Officer Roblnett got in favorable po- sition and when Pyle took shot at him he returned fire with a shotgun. which he held in his hands and filled Pyle's right breast full of shot. The man fell, and 1t s believed that he is mortally wounded. The room In which the man was, was literally torn up by the balls from revolYers in the hands of the off cers
 He was hurriedly carried to St Vim cents hospital. where he received medical and surgical attention. Little hope is tertained for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
MORE IRISH MEN
 PUT UNDER ARREST
CANDIDATE FOR PARLIAMENT AND SEVENTEEN SUPPORTERS ARE HELD FOR TRIAL ON THE CHARGE OF lNclTING A RIOT.

Longford, Ireland, August 2S.-Mr. Me Kenna, the Irish nationalist candidate for election to parliament for South Long, ford, and seventeen of his supporters, were arrested today on charges similar to those on which James P. Farrell. Irish nationalist member for North Longford, and forty others were arrested yesterday and committed for trial, namely, par ticipation in an unlawful assembly like ly to cause a riot
 The persons taken into custody today were also committed for trial. MT. Me- Kenna had protested that the policy or the government did not make for peace and asserted that 1t would cause a revo- lution in the situation in South Longford, where an election will be held next week to fill the vacancy caused by the resig nation of Edward Blake on account of i'll health.
 The speakers at the political meetings are advising the people to drive off the cattle from the grazing lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
JOHN WILLIAMS
 TAKEN TO PRISON
Aged CulIman County Man Goes to Speieners to Serve Life
 Sentence.

John Williams, the Cullman county farmer, who was tried and convicted of the murder of State Senator R. l.. Hipp, left the Jefferson county jail yesterday afternoon for Speigner's to begin a life sentence.
 Q Williams was sentenced to hang for the killing of Senator Hipp and his execu- ton was to have taken place several months ago Shortly before the date set, however, proceedings were started before Judge S. l.. Weaver, which re- suited in the delay of the execution of the sentence. Governor Conner commut- ed the sentence to that of life imprison- ment short time ago, and Williams left to begin his sentence yesterday after noon. He shook hands with and told all of the men in jail goodbye before leay- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
"The Lid Lifters."

The Lld Lifters Burlesque company will be the opening attraction at the Gayety theatre next week. This season the com pany, which has an entertainment that will be up-to-date, bright and pleasing from start to finish. Since last season the organization has been rejuvenated. strengthened and improved, and It's seen ic and costumic equipments will be the equal of any of the companies on the road this season.
 The management of the company has had two new burlesques written to suit the requirements of the company. Several novelties in the musical and dancing line will present the full strength of the chorus girls
 The vaudeville part of the entertain ment will consist of an lilo of merit.
 Seats go on sale for next week at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
IMAM MOTH MOSQUITOES.
They Were Made of Wax, But Were
 Very LifeIike.

New York, August 2S.-Delegates to the International Congress of Zoology. who are paying a visit to this city, were sur prised and then interested and amused at the sight of mosquitoes five feet long at the American Museum of Natural History here. The savants were making a tour of the museum when they encountered tho insects, one being stingless male and the other a female with a sting and poison sac. The boise of the insects was most life-like. But a scrutiny showed that the giant mosquitoes were made of wax and were scientific models, and in- euiry showed that so carefully had they been made that they had been under construction two years by experts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
COMER IS HERE BEFORE
 LEA VING FOR CATION

last night at 9:25 on the Louisville and Nashville railroad and will remain in the city until Friday, when he leaves for Atlantic City for much needed rest. The governor has left the reins of gov ernment In the hands of Lieutenant Gov ernor Henry B. Gray. having gone over the routine with the lieutenant governor and prepared him for all emergencies.
 While here the governor will appoint the Birmingham police commission. He stated last night that although he had not determined whom to honor with the offices, he will more than likely make them known this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Women To Be Factors
 M Present Campaign

Now for two weeks the man has been in the kitchen. He has swept out and made a good re. big blazing pro- hibition flame. This week he has got ten his hands in the dough, sticky dough, and for the past few days has been looking over his shoulders nervously for somebody.
 Today that somebody will come. She will roll up his sleeves little high CT. brush the flour off his face with her apron, and give him a gentle pat on the back. poke up the fire and then hustle around getting everything ready for the election.
 The Women's Christian Temperance union will hold a special called meet ing this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church to formulate plans for the pur- pose of putting whisky out of Jeffer- son county. They intend to handle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29

the men like every good wife handles her husband, and do a lot of other work besides.
 The women have already proven one of the strongest forces in prohibition campaigns. and in Jefferson they arc already fired with zeal Among other things they intend to hold a series of prayer meetings on every Tuesday afternoon between this and the election in the parlors of the First Methodist church. These meetings will be led by prominent prohibition women. and all the women in the district will be invited.
 Tho plans of the union already in elude a weeks campaign to be led by Clinton Howard, a noted evangelist. beginning October 27. and they will be assisted by Mrs. NJ. II. Armor of At lanta. who led the fight against pro hibition in her own city, She will spend several days in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
PrOhibiiO71iStS StiU
 Holding Meetings

A meeting of the central prohibition committee was held yesterday after noon in the office of Waiter l.. Ses- sion, chairman. and the work or organ ization was continued Committee after committee is being chosen, extending to every beat in this large county and speakers are being engaged. All the routine work will be finished this week. ready for lively campaign to begin next week and continue until November.
 Beginning Sunday with the young peoples mass meeting, Monday with the Pastors Unions first meeting since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

The following suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 Eugene Lewis vs- Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company. Tho plaintiff claims s5O0O damages for per ceived while attempting to alight from which started with jerk and threw the plaintiff to the ground.
 Charles Le Croix vs. Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company. Plain tiff claims 5000 damages for personal in- juries while attempting to board a car.
 B. Johnson vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. Plaintiff claims 5000 damages for personal in- juries alleged to have been received while attempting to board a car.
 Auguste Russell vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. Plaintiff claims $500 damages for the alleged di- verting the course and pollutlng the waters of a stream that flowed past plaintiffs land.
 Mrs. H. B. Barrett sues the same de- fendant for a similar amount, alleging the same cause of action.
 In the chancery court E. Carl Hughes and Roy Hughes filed a bill against G. M. Hughes to enforce the fulfllment of an agreement entered Into between the plaintiffs, who agreed to purchase the business, good will and fixtures of an oyster store on Morris avenue from the defendant for 5000. and which the defen- dant, 1t is alleged, agreed to sell and now refuses to do so.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company filed a bill against the Birmlng- ham Iron company, Joseph P. Mudd and William s. Mudd. The plaintiff alleges that it and the defendants are joint own CTS in iron ore lands and prays that the court order same to be sold for division among the owners
 In the equity division of the city court in the case of Elyton vs. Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Birmingham, the defendant filed an answer to the original bill, charging the defendants with dump ing trash in Elyton. The answer is a very lengthy document and begins by at tacking the validity of the recent incor- poraton of Elyton and proceeds to deny the allegations contained in the bill of complaint which charge nuisance.
 The adjourned hearing of the habeas corpus proceeding in the case of Harvey Courson, which was continued from Tuesday on account of an absent witness, came up before Judge Weaver yesterday afternon at o'clock. Assistant Solicitor Aird announced that the witness had not arrived from Texas whereupon Captain White announced the case closed and asked that the petitioner be allowed bond. Judge Weaver asked if the at torneys could give him any law on the question and in the absence of any took the case under advisement- His decision will be rendered today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
M'COY EXPECTING
 BIG INTERPOLATION
Good 0utIood For Coming Session at B'ham College
ADDITIONS TO FACULTY
Two Dormltories Have Been Built Dur Ina the Past Year and Work Will Soon Begin on the
 Third.

That the matriculation roll of BirminS- ham college for the coming year will show twice as many students as attended the institution last year. is the firm belief of Dr. James II. Mccoy. president of the college.
 Though the plans for uniting the re- sources of the North and South Alabama conferences in the support of the Bir- mingham college have not been matured, and can affect the college only indirect ly the ensuing term, the prospects are the brightest in the history of the instl- tuition.
 'Wo have an excellent faculty this fall, and the outlook is very bright" said pr. Mccoy last night. While the local patronage has always been good, ex- pect to see twice as many boarding pupils as we had the past term. and 1t is prac- tically certain that this will be the most successful term inc the history of the institution.
 Two nice dormitores have been erected within the past year. They are equipped with steam heat, electric lights and baths, and work will soon be begun on another dormitory.
 "The main building Is being overhauled and reflnished. It is being painted and papered throughout and concrete floors have been laid on the ground floor. The library is also being enlarged and im- proved.
 1.-TWO new names have been added to the faculty Prof. E. L. Colebeck, who will take the chair of ancient languages, and Prof l.. P. Giddens. who will occupy the chair of mathematics. Both are well known In the educational circles of the state. They come here from the South ern university at Greensboro"
 Though the Birmingham college Is eon paratively young 1t Is growing very rap idly, and has an ever increasing list of influential friends The attendance at the last session was 165, but if indications prove true, the rolls will be swelled much beyond this figure when the term begins September 1S
 The members of the faculty for 190I-S are well and favornbly known to the people of the city and the state. With the exception of Prof William James Howard who resigned 10 enter business, and Prof. Peter L. Acton deceased. the personnel is as during the past term.
 The different departments are as fol- lows: James II. Mccoy, A. M D.D, lee turer on literature and Bible; Frederf5k P Hammond. A. NJ, professor Of Eng lish Samuel T. Slaton. B. S., professor of science Ethelbert B. Norton, A. M, professor of moral and mental science and Biblical literature; Lucien P. Gii- dens, A. B.. professor of mathematics; Edward l.. Colebeck, A. NJ, professor of ancient languages; Robert M. Lester tu- tor in ancient languages; Clyde H. Vann. A B.. principal of training school, and William H. Spencer. B. S., assistant In training school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
PETITION IN BANK RUPTCY.
Rhodes Manufacturing Go. of Pell City
 Alleged to Be Bankrupt.

A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed with United States Clerk Charles j. Allison yesterday against tho Rhodes Manufacturing company of PelI City. The petitioners claim that this, company committed an act of bankruptcy on July by preferring one of its cred itors. tne Bank of St. Clair County. in turning over the sum of BOO to the bank.
 The petitioners are the Birmingham Trunk factory, money loaned, 1922. .95: Wood & Crabbe Grain company, mer- chandise, $214; and w. A. Starnes. attor- ney, Pell City. fees, $50.
 The Rhodes Manufacturing company have been engaged in the manufacture and sale of lumber and building material in Pell City and other places in St. Clair county, having been in business for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29

The governor intends to appoint two men In harmony with the present admin istration, so that the commission, with George Ward as chairman, can work to the interest of the city. The prohibition ranks are interested in this appointment, as upon this commission, in case liquor Is voted out, will depend the success or failure of prohibition in Jefferson county.
 For months probable names have been suggested by gossips, but 1t Is all dealing in probabilities. However, it is the gen eral opinion that if F. B. Yielding will accept he will be one of the men. While here the governor will attend to deal of private business and will then be out of the state for a number of weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
ENGINEER IS KILLED.
Bad Wreck Occurs on the Queen and
 Crescent Road.

Chattanooga, August 8.-A collision oc- cured about o'clock this morning be- tween the Florida limited passenger train. southbound on the Queen and Crescent route, and Southern railway switch en- zine at Citico yards. one mile north of this city Engineer Charles Carter of Somerset, Ky. was instantly killed. and Fireman S. s. Thompson of Somerset was fatally injured. Both trainmen were run ming the second section of No. from Cincinnati. Both engines were demolished but the coaches remained on the track. No passengers were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29

the campaign was launched and then continuing with mass meetings. and carefully stumping the county the pro hibitionists have mapped out lively campaign
 The petition for the election will be called in on September 2 and at that time it is probable that more than 5000 signatures will have been secured. People are signing with remarkable rapidity, and more than 100 petitions are scattered over the county.
 This Is a much larger county than ever thought" said Walter Sessions last night. but we are going to car ry every inch of 1t dry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
BOSS IS CONDEMNED.
Governor of Connecticut Shows What
 Bosses Really Are.

Rockville, Conn.,, August Ex-Governor +. s. Woodruff. in a speech to gather ing of farmers and others near here. said of the political leaders and bosses:
 Political leaders are necessary. but po- litlcal bosses are constant menace. If you ask the boss, What do you consider the object of legislation?' the boss will be sure to answer. The greatest good to the greatest number
 Ask him what he considers the great est number and he will reply without . shudder, No. l. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Robbed While Asleep.

Michael Holman, who states he Is a machinist from St. Louis, reported at police headquarters yesterday that he mad been robbed of his coat and $14 .n money while sleeping in room over the Joe Wheeler restaurant. Holman came to Birmingham several days ago and has been rooming with another man over the restaurant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
KIDNAPPED BOY FOUND.
Captors Despared of Ransom and Let
 the Youngster Go.

years old. son of Brooklyn barber who was Kidnapped on July 23, was found today on the platform of an uptown ele- vated railroad station. He was well dressed and in good condition and said his captors had treated him finely.
 The parents of the boy received sew eral threatening letters since the lad s disappearance, signed by the "black hand" demanding $500 for the safe re- turn of the boy. The kidnapers, 1t is supposed, finally realized that the par ents were unable to pay ransom and abandoned the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
KING IN BIRMINGHAM.
The Commission Will Continue Insane
 Hearings Here Today.

Jere c. King, chairman of the asylum investigation commission, arrived in Bir- mingham last night, together with the other members of the commission. They will continue the investigation at the city hall this morning at 9:3O o'clock.
 A number of witnesses will be exam ined, but their testimony, 1t is believed, will be about the same as that which has been given in Montgomery and Tus- caloosa The examination Is said to be developing expert alienists out of the commission.