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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
NEW COAL COMPANY
 IN CAHABA FIELD
STARTS WITH CAPITAL OF $25 ,00o. Ks. LUMBER co. IS THE NAME OF ANOTHER NEW COMPANY CHARTERED.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate judge yesterday by the Big Cahaba Coal company, which proposes to open and operate large coal mine at Sanford, and to conduct a gen eral mercantile business in connection with the mines. The authorized capital stock of the company is $25,O00 and it will beg.n business with an amount of paid capital exceeding 50 per cent of that Of the authorized capital stock. The officers and directors elected for the first year are: Edwin C. Chairsell of Birmingham, president, vice president and treasurer; Sam P. Sturgeon, secretary; G. w. Cor ham, A. J. Reilly and Hugh Miller.
 The engineering work at the Big Ca haba mines has been in progress for about two years. The company owns about 300 acres of coal lands in the Sanford Vicin- ity. carrying five of the largest seams in the Cahaba district Only one of the seams has been opened, however, and the output at present will be about 100 tons daily The Cahaba seams are pos sibl = the best m the Slale Noih III IhS Big Cahaba mines will begin immediately.
 The company will have it's central of fies in Birmingham.
 The KS Lumber company, which pro poses to engage in a general wholesale and retail lumber business, also filed a certificate of incorporation, with the clerk of the probate court yesterday. The KS Lumber company is capitalized at s6O,OOO' but will begin business with $37 300 paid in. The officers and directors for the first year are the following D. II. Mar bury of Marbury, Ala, president; Jay Smith of Birmingham, treasurer; and C. Kingcome ot Birmingham, secretary. The principal offices of the company will be in Birmingham.
 The Alabama Benevolent society is the name of an organization which filed papers in the probate court yesterday, asking for charter. The object of the organization is the mutual cooperation of it's members and their families and the care of each other in sickness or other misfortune The order has ten charter members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
565O NAMES ON
 PETITION FILED ProhibitioniStS Claim They Have About 1000 Voters PEOPLE WILL NOW DECIDE Election Will Be Held Within Next Forty Days-Probate Judge
 Must Act Within
 Ten Days.
PEOPLE WILL NOW DECIDE

The prohibition petition is filed. There now remains between thirty and forty days before the election is pulled off.
 Both sides have agreed to let the people decide between saloons and no saloons, that there will be no injunctions, and that the fight will be a clean one to the end.
 Five thousand six hundred and fifty signers petitoned the probate judge to order an election. There are about 14000 voters in Jefferson county. The law re- quires one-fourth of these, or about $500. It will thus be seen that the petition bears nearly twice as many names as are re- quired. About 10000 votes were cast in the Higdon-Stiles election, one of the warmest campaigns ever fought out. It Is estimated by the prohibitionsts that not more than 1000 votes will be cast in this election.
 The prohibitonsts claim that, including the petitions which are missing, and those which were not returned, they have near ly 1000 voters so they are confident or victory.
 1eSleEudA HloIilHB at II U Gio1h iAiN party which had formed at Chairman Walter Sessions office, marched up 70 the court house. Among them were F. M Jackson, B. A. Thompson. the Hev. J. B. Ray, the Rev. A R, Moore, II. F. Wooley, A NJ. Douglass F. N. Tfammli and T H Frel
 Mir Thompson carried the petition. which was bound and tied with ribbon, prob ably the largest petition ever filed for an election in Alabama.
 Attorney Hammill secured the names of a number of those who, in response to the literature of the ti-prohibitionis,s. had written requesting the probate judge to remove their names from the petition. Here they are J. M. Mehung, "A. A. Ty Ter, H. H. Miller, F. G. Goldsmith. A. l.. Morrow, Louis Costa. J. ?. Baldwin, c. B. Elliott, Victor Chaught. F. F. Ramson, w. L. Settle, c. II. Larue, James Buchan- an NJ. P Engel, R. l.. s. Mitchell J. 5. Wilson. Leo Broda, R. w. Huson, J. M. Donaldson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
WANT OWL CARS
 AFTER MIDNIGHT
PRESIDENT FORD SAYS HE DID NOT KNOW LATE CARS WERE WANTED-coMMERcIAl CLUB WILL GET BUSY.

The running of hour cars after midnight is being discussed great deal, and from exp essions gathered all around. nearly everyone thinks these cars should be run. Chairman Hiden of the railways and transportation committee of the Commer- clal club will try to induce the Birmng- ham Railway. Light and Power company officials to lnaugurate them.
 President A H. Ford of the street rail way company. when asked what his com pany would do about it. said it was the first he had heard about the cars be- ing wanted and that he had never thought about it. He remarked further, however, that If there had been any money in it the company would have run them long ago
 The matter has been agitated a number of times during the past few years, but has always proved unsuccessful the com pany stating they needed this time for working on their wires. Against this tho argument ls made that the cars would only pass once in every hour. which would not prove to be very much of a
 
 tracks. South Highlands s the favored part Of the town, getting one car after 12:S0 a. m This car leaves town at 20 On many of the other lines though, the last car leaves at midnight East Lake gets one at 12:S0 These last cars are al ways packed. The last car gets into the barn at 2:3O and the first one leaves at 8;45-one car going to Gate City and the other to Bessemer
 Inc argument is also set forth that Bir- mingham long ago shook the dust of tho small city from it's feet and Is now real, live, throbbing metropolis. There is not minute during the day or night in which the heart of town doesn't have a lively appearance. The traffic between East Lake. Ensley and Bessemer to Bir- mingham is very heavy during all hours of the day. The people on these lines are compelled to ride and no cars from midnight until o'clock is proving to be a great inconvenience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
MOVEMENT ID MAKE
 CHANGES IN CODE Special Legislative Session May
 Unwind MANY CITIES IN TROUBLE Rate Laws Wlu of Course Be Taken Up, and Rumor Says Prohibition
 May Even Be Con
 sidered.
MANY CITIES IN TROUBLE

Now that the special session of the leg islature is almost certainty it is not only universally conceded by representa- lives that more than mere revision of the rate laws will result, but that a number of other matters of importance 10 the state and various communities will be taken up.
 A representative stated yesterday that the prohibition wave is spreading so rap idly that there is 8 general sentiment among the legislators to wipe the liquor traffic entirely out of the state
 Another action, which is apt to be taken by the legislature is the reconsideration of the municipal code bill. A movement is on foot to have the amendments in- cluding Section 199 which were pinned on at the last moment, taken off, and to leave the bill 1t was in the beginning
 There is some fear that if this action is not taken the bill might be declared un- constitutional There are two amend ments whcih are said to be badly mixed up. The whole legislature Is interested in the smooth working of the bill, and is apt to take some action of this kind.
 It was like sticking an iron rod into a swiftly moving wheel, throwing every thing out of gear. The whole spirit of the bill was to leave the municipal organ ization they were until the term of the Mayor then In office expired.
 In case such action is taken, the pres ent majority of the Birmingham City Council would loose all the ground they have gained. and tho organization under the municipal code would be thrown ont placing Mayor Ward back in the char manship of the council,
 While the minority claim they can throw the majority out without appealing to the legislature the legislators are said to be In favor of straightening out the bill Other cities are mixed up in tho same manner as Birmingham, and there is a state call for the action.
 Governor Conner may he asked to incor- porate the consideration in his call but even in case he should not 75 per cent of the members could take it up anynow, without any trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
ITALIANS WILL
 CELEBRATE TODAY
Biz Parade Followed By Demonstra- Bid Parade Followed by Celebration
 at Germanla Park Will Char

The Italian Benevolent Association Principe Umberta di Savoia will hold it's thrty-seventh annual celebration in honor of the restoration of Rome to United Italy today, and long parade will be given, after which the celebration will take place at Germania park.
 The parade will start at 10:3o, and will be headed by Memoli's band.
 Several prominent citizens will maze addresses at the park, among them being A. Latady, J. T. Glover and Frank Decd meyer, who will speak in English. Capt. S. Catanzano will deliver an address in Italian.
 The committee on arrangements con- sists of P. Giacopazzi. F. Arrico, R. Scalco, Sam Locascio and J. G. Catan- zano.
 There are several hundred Italians in the district and everyone Is expected to turn out for the celebration. Today IS a national holiday with the Italians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Still Suffering From Injuries.

Dr. c. G. Brake, who was injured in a motorcycle accident at the park on Labor Day, was taken from his home, 21O1 sixth avenue, to St. Vim cents hospital in the amb ulance of Shaw .& Son yesterday afternoon. It Is reported that pr. Brakes condi- ton is not serious, but it was consid- cred advisable to place him in the inn mediate care of physicians. The vic tim of the accident was riding at a speed of forty-fle miles an hour on his machine when he was hurled to the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
Al. G. Fields Greater Minstrels.

Among the many singers that A. t. Field has with his great minstrel snow this season may be mentioned John C. Dickens, an eminent baritone, who has made study of sacred music and was for years chorister in churches and ca thedrals. The ever-living song My Ros- ary." with which he thrilled thousands last season, has been supplemented this season with the answer, which has been written to that song, entitled, "The Door of Hope" The Al c. Field show will appear here at the Jefferson theatre Mon day and Tuesday nights, September 23 and 24, with matinee performance Tuesday Advance sale of seats opens this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Resume Their Fight
 Alter FOrty Years

fist and skull" police officer was forced to intervene. Before the men were finally separated, the officer was compelled to threaten some himself. Awakening to his danger of having to pass a restless night in cell of the city jail. the old Con federate withdrew, still growing.
 From those who laughingly spoke of the episode it was learned that the two men were of accidental acquaintance, the first meeting having been at the station. From the conversation that followed between the two, each learned that the other was on the opposite side al the battle of Get tysburg From that point. it was easy to find differences, and soon the men quarrelled, the one threatening the other. Perhaps the fact that the ex-Confederate received wound at Gettysburg, intensi- fled his feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
WI G interest paid M on Savings &
 R Time deposits
DOCTORS TO STORM
 CITY NEXT WEEK
sour KERN MEDICAL ASSOclA- TON MEETING WILL. BRING PROMINENT PROFESSIONAL MEN FROM OVER THE SOUTH.

Dr. W. ? MeAdorv chairman of the arrangement committee of the Southern Medical association. which will hold is annual meeting in Birmingham next week Is busily engaged in preparatlons
 The first session will be cated to order at II o'clock Tuesday and a business ses- sion will be held. Adjournment will be taken a noon for lunch. in the afternoon papers will be read and in the evening d smoker will be given at the 1Iotal Hi man.
 Wednesday morning papers will be road. A barbecue at the Country club will be given at 1:5o D. m, and a car ride f1i- losing. The guests will Joe sroeh oyer the whole district.
 A business meeting will be held Wed nesday evening. and adiodrnment will he taken Thursday morning
 This association is composed of the medical societies of Georgia. Alabama an Tennessee and has q membership of som. 300. The session here will be I most important one. as matters or unusual u- portance will eome mp
 The officers Of the association are among the leading medical men In the gulf states. The officers are:
 President. Dr. Henry IT, Martin of sa- vannah, Ga.. eiee presidents. Dr. MaelJ Rogers, Birmingham; Dr. j. F Cowan. Tullahoma, Tenn. Dr. J. R. Tackett. Meridian, Miss; secretary Dr Raymond Wallace Chattanooga: elreasurer. Dr. |. L. Abernathy, IIfll City, Tenn.
 Councilors-Dr George C. Savage, Nashville, Tenn: Dr T. F. rallov. Blr- minsham, Ala. pr. Michael Hoke. At lanta, Ga, Dr. John Mac Diarmd, De Land. Fla. br. N. w Crawford Hat tiesburg, Miss; Dr. l.. D. Martin, New orleans, La. Officers of section Section on surgey Dr. r. N. Parham. chairman. New Orleans. La: pr. Jere l.. Crook secretary. Jackson. Tenn. Section on medicine-Dr Thomas D. Coleman. chair man, Augusta, Ga. Dr. J. s. MeLester secretary, Birmingham Ala. Section on opthalmolosy-Dr l.. c. Woodson. chair man, Birmingham, Ala; Dr. Oscar Dowl- ing, secretary, Shreveport. La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Three Routes In Good Condition.

So far the rural routes inspected by Assistant Postmaster Blakemore have been found 10 be in exceptionally good condition. Three routes have been in- spected and Professor Blakemore is ,n- thusiastic over the good work done by the county road supervisors. The length of these three routes is about seventy five miles Tine Bessemer pike. over which supervisor Grant has control, has been improved wonderfully, and the Tennessee Vanderbilt road Is being well maintained by Supervisor Linn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
GREATEST CROWDS
 IN CITY'S HISTORY
CONVENTIONS AND OTHER AT FRACTIONS DURING THE STATE FAIR PROMISE TO FILL BlR- MlNGHAM WITH VISITORS.

Indications are that the week beginning October ! will be a gala one in Blrming- ham, and the city is likely to be crowded as seldom before in its history. The monthly meeting of the Alabama West Florida Lumber Manufacturers associa- tion will be held here October 8, bringing lumbermen from all parts of the state. The visit of the 15O English cotton spin ners to the Birmingham district has been set for October TO- These foreign million aires will come from conference in At lanta, and will probably be accompanied by a number of southern cotton men. Athletic associations of Alabama are planning 10 hold a meet here one day that week. the time not yet settled, and another big athletic event is soon to De announced.
 Added to these gatherings there will be the Alabama State fair, which opens its gates October & for an elght-day ses- sion. The fair Is expected to bring thou sands of farmers of Alabama and Missis- slppi to Birmingham. Reports from the party of expert bill posters out touring the state-with fair advertising matter are that the people are more interested than ever before, and that great crowds may be expected. An average attendance cf 12,00O to 15,000 day Is looked for at the fair grounds.
 On top of these attractions the early part of October has always been a favor ite time for people of the state to visit the metropolis The cotton crop is well in hand by that time. and Birmingham, m itself, offers plenty of amusement The atres are expecting record houses that week and hotels are already making prep arations to care for the big crowds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
At the Maiestic.

For the second week of the Majestic theatre the management announces an- other bill which should appeal to all pa irons of the house. The big feature of the weeks entertainment will be Yuma, the great He is a celebrated contortion- list and performs many remarkable reats while suspended in mid-air The next at traction on the list will be Lewis McCord and company in a sketch. "'rhe Last Re- hearsal" Lopez and Lopez, Spanish in- strumentalists and Adelya, a dancer. will be seen. great black-face act Is promised in the apeparance of Harney and Haynes. New pictures will also be shown on the majestograph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Helen Louise Hinkle.

A notice of correction concerning the account of the death of the 4-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. l.. Hinkle has been requested of tho Birmingham press. The name of the infant was Helen Louise. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the residence, APO Second avenue. The burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Saved by
 Good Food Read a Doctors words
 about Grape-Nuts

"A short time ago | was called to patient who had been given up by his physician.
 His stomach would not bear food and consequently he got no nourishment and was slowly dying from exhaustion.
 He was reduced to skin and bones l Immediately put him on Grape Nuts food and Postum Food coffee. He could keep both articles on his stomach and neither caused him any pain. He has been using both the food and the cereal coffee and has gained rapidly"
 The reason a delicate stomach can take Grape Nuts food Is that 1t is predlgested by natural means during it's preparation. and even a small babe can handle 1t 1t causes no heavy work by the stomach and digestive apparatus; on the contrary, being predigested. 1t is quickly assimi- lated into blood and tissue.
 Grape Nuts as well as Postum Food coffee contains elements selected from the grains of the field that are of first im- portance to the human body Tn noarish- ing and rebuilding 1t.
 Read The Road 10 Wellville." in pkgs. "Thsres q Reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
HORSES AT AUCTION

Opening auction sale of 50 horses Monday, Sept. g, at 10 8. m., in our new sales stables, Sd Ave. and 16th St. Among these will be mated teams, har- ness horses, saddle horses, and all kinds of work horses. Fies & Sons, Sd Ave. and 16th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
"Just Out of College"

The Bijou has done a good business this week with George Ade's clever play, Just Out of College as the attraction. This play has met with a cordial recep- tion on the part of local playsoers. It is written in the characteristic Ade style, and. the pictures of contemporaneous American life which ftp resents are very diverting. The musical numbers of the piece are also good The company Is above the average in ability. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
FALLS DOWN STEPS.
Miss Bertha Thomaston Loses Balance
 and Is Thrown to Pavement.

As Miss Berti Th omaston, student of Wheeler's Business college, was de- seending the steps to the street yes terday afternoon at o'clock, she made a misstep and, losing her balance, was precipitated to the pavement below. A number of severe bruises resulted.
 Miss Thomaston, who is one of the most popular patrons of the college was taken to her residence. 2501 Thir- ty-third avenue, by the ambulance of Shaw x Son. It Is expected that the young lady will soon be able to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Falls From Wheel and Breaks Lea.

c. B. Massey' an empIoye Of the Ala
 bama Great Southern railway who is well known in the city. fell from his bicycle yesterday afternoon at 530 O clock at Fifth street and First ave uue and broke his leg. Aid was sum moned and the injured man was taken to the Hillman hospital in the ambu- lanc of Shaw x Son. It is supposed that a stone on the street caused MT. Massey to lose control of his wheel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 19.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Scattered showers Friday and probably Saturday; light winds mostly east.
 Mississippi: Fair Friday; Saturday showers and cooler; light east to south winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
John McCune.

Funeral services over the body of J. w. McCune, who was killed at Wood ward Tuesday, will be held at the res idence this morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral procession will leave the res idence, IT Twenty-frst street north for Flmwood cemetery, after the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
We have just received a large shipment of Owsley's Self Rising Flour. B. F. Roden Grocery Co.,, Distributors.
LIBERAL REWARD

Offered by Schillinger Brew ing Go. for return of small black mare attached to large phaeton. Last heard of on Green Springs road being driven by unknown white man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Prohibition Meeting at EIyton.

The Elyton Epworth League will hold a prohibition meeting tonight at 7;45 at the Elyton Methodist church. Walter K. Ses sions, Charles Rice. pr. l. D. Steele, G. T. Harris, w. o. Harton and a number of other prominent speakers, will take part. It is expected that the church will be filled when the services begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
J. B. McAver.

Funeral services over the body of J. B. McIver, who died Tuesday night at 10 o'clock at his home in Spaldins. Ala, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the chapel of the Green Undertaking company The interment will be in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
FOR SALE

Practically new home on South 30th Street. Big bargain for quick purchaser. Can give possession October 1st. Best puchase east of 20th street. Ask White 6 Hefin, APO Brown Marx Bldg, Bell phone 2373.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
John A. Moreland.

John A. Moreland died yesterday aft ernoon at his home at Adger, Ala, after an illness lasting some time. MT More land was the father of Mrs. James O'IIare of this city and had many friends here The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20

Next week at the Bijou, with the usual matinees on Tuesday, Thursday and Sat urday, the offering will be Lena Riv- ers," a melodrama that has been highly praised in many parts of the country. This play has really met with a remark able reception, judging from advance press notices. It is elaborately mounted and played by a capable company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Marrlaae Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from rne office of the probate court yesterday as follows
 W. l.. C. Wsiles of Augusta to Miss Maude NJ. Henry.
 Jake Oliver of Birmingham to Miss Ger trude Todhunter.
 s. A. Baranco of Birmingham to Miss Rosa c. Cefalu.
 w. & Jones of Brookwood to Mrs Eni- ma Meeks.
 Earl b. Perkins of Birmingham to Miss Teula May Owens.
 Salvatore Tomborello of Ensley to Miss Andouia Pizitola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Flossie Wideman.

Flossie Wideman. the 61s-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Wideman died at the family residence at Cleveland yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the residence this morn ing. The burial will be In Pleasant Val ley cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
John Robert EIlard.

Funeral services over the body of John Robert Ellard, who died at ais residence in Avondale Tuesday afternoon. will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the First Baptist church of Avondale. The burial will be in Woodlawn ceme- tery. MT. Ellard was 43 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
TWO OLD RIVAL VETERANS OF GETTYSBURG START QUARREL AT STATION AND POLICE ARE FORCED TO INTERFERE.

That real life is stranger than fiction was eSemplihed last night at the Louis- vile and Nashville station. when an old Confederate soldier giving his name as Williams, challenged an old unionist, Frank Dederman of Ohio. to fisticuff.
 Becaue the old southerner was talking loudly and freely gestieulatng. daring his opponent of some forty-odd years gone, to meet him single handed, naked