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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
T|DEWATER FORMS B|G LAND COMPANY Capital Stock Is Increased to
 $500,000 LARGE CONTRACTS PLACED 1t Is Understood That Part of Pre- !. ferredo Stock In New Company
 Will Be Offered To
 the Public.
LARGE CONTRACTS PLACED

Yesterday the Tidewater Land com the judge of probate, increasing its cap ital stock to s5OOeeO.
 In spite of the financial stringency and industrial depression the plans of Tide water Development company continues to unfold. For months during the spring and summer nothing was seen or heard of the hitherto much talked of electric project had failed. Then came the an- nouncement that Tidewater Development company had purchased the Tuscaloosa Belt railway at Tuscaloosa and would electrify it and make it part of the main line to Gadsden. Following this was the organization of Birmingham and Gulf Railway and Navigation company, backed by Philadelphia and New York capitalists, to which was transferred the Tuscaloosa Belt and all the .Tidewater franchises Work on the Belt began in October and has steadily progressed. Large contracts for poles. ties and copper are said to have been placed. Recently the Alabama-Gulf Coal company was or ganized with a capital of 5000.
 Now comes the organization of Tide water Land company, first with a capi- tai stock of $2000 and immediately in creased to s500OOO, one-half of which is common stock and the other half per cent preferred stock. It is understood that some of the preferred stock will be offered to the public. The. stated pur- poses of the land company are: "To To- cate and develop town sites. to establish colonies, to aid industrial development and to deal in all kinds of real estate along the lines of the Birmingham and Gulf Railway. and Navigation company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Uncle Sam Habing 1ight
 Race Win Santa Clans

Uncle Sam is -on the jump trying to keep up with Santa Claus, and at the time of going to press this morning the race was neck and neck with Uncle Sam at the polce. This race is an annual event and the course lies through the United States mails. Heretofore Uncle Sam has always been worsted but early training and hard work has put him in good condition, and so far he Is making a splendid race.
 In order to facilitate the movement of Santa Claus freight a large number of additional men have been put to work in the Birmingham postoffice. The registry department is the one wherein work will pile up heavier than any other, and six clerks have been added to the regular force in that office. So pressed for room is this department that 1t was found necessary to put tables and desks in the lobby.
 The stamp window is also very busy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

as that of last season. With two more days such as yesterday everything will be fine.
 Yesterday. too. the first general popping of frecrackers broke loose. For the first time, too, there was general cry of the spielers. For the first time the streets were lined with stands from which vendors dispensed frecrackers, candies and Christmas novelties.
 Yesterday indeed, was the real begin- ming of the joyous Christmas season. People seemed to forget that there was recently a little panic in the financial world, and that some time ago, every artery of trade was frightened because some speculators. plying their nefarious trade, had occasioned the failure of a bank and a conference of the Morgans. Rockefelers and Vanderbilts. But the arrival of St. Nicholas has tenderly rocked all such fears to peaceful sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

station, and escorted him to the Hillman Later Charles H. Scott of Montgomery. W. H. Armbrecht of Mobile, Truman Aldrich and N. L. Steele of Birmingham, together with MT. Thompson. called on the distinguished visitor. Then followed the conference. concerning which nothing was given out.
 Since the positive statement of Presi- dent Roosevelt to the effect that he would not again be candidate, the adminis- tration faction in Alabama, which had determined again to indorse the Presi- dent. was practically left without lead- CT. It is now considered probable that the administration faction will indorse Secretary Taft, who, according to the popular consideration, is MT Roosevelt's s choice"
 Before leaving for Mobile. MT. Cooley called at the United States district judges chambers to pay his respects to Judge Oscar R. Hundley.
 None of the gentlemen in the conference were willing to make a statement. Mir Scott and MT. Armbrecht left on the aft ernoon train, with MT Cooley, for Mo- hile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
ROBBERS RAMPANT
 EARLY LAST NIGHT
Mrs. Stephenson Has Purse
 Snatched from Hand
WHITE BOY HELD IN JAIL
Delivery Men Come In and Report Being Held Up and Robbed, But No Credence Is Put In
 m Stories.

Unlike the Saturday before Christmas last year, yesterday was not marred by a terrible murder, but attempted and sue. cessful highway robbery was the feature of the day. Just after dark, Mrs. w. Stephenson, who lives at 2331 Fifth ave- nue, north, had her purse snatched at Fourth alley and Twentieth street. A black, chunky negro stepped out of the alley. grabbed her purse. and was off up the alley before she could recover. The purse contained s5.S0. No trace of the negro could be found.
 A little later Mrs. l.. Stintill, while pass ing through Capitol park was met by negro. who attempted to snatch her purse, but she succeeded in getting away with 1t, and her screams called a white man and a negro to the rescue. They took after the robber and held him until the police arrived.
 E. H. Crowley is held by Policeman Gates charged with highway robbery. It seems that Calvin Scott, a white boy. while trying to escape, was shot in the hand at Twenty-seventh street and Sec ond avenue by the officer, and the police suspect both with attempting to hold up some other boys
 Lee Mcclure of Arkansas reported to headquarters that his pocket had been cut, and he was robbed of a ticket and $6, while en route to Birmingham from Memphis
 Another phase of the highway robbery business Is the manner in which delivery men are feigning to have been held up. driver for the Atlantic and Pacific Tea company swore that two white men held him up at Avenue l and Eighteenth street, but he Is himself in jail on the charge of embezzlement of the sum, for no confidence Is put in his story. Like wise d driver for the ice factory Is suf- fering under the same deusion.
 Everything from a watch to chickens and cows. were reported stolen last night. The thieves seem to be numerous. Num- bers of them are being arrested, but they multiply almost as fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
AT Y. M. C. A.
Mooney and Bowron To Talk To Young
 Men Today.

This afternoon at the Young Men Christian Association building will be one of unusual attraction for young men. The speakers will be the Rev. U. D. Mooney, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church and James Bowron, chairman of the board of trustees of the association.
 Beginning at 4:30 o'clock Dr. Mooney will conduct meeting, speaking on "The Sin of Neglect"
 The fellowship lunch will follow, after which MT. Bowron will lead an informal discussion of Stray Thoughts from a Happy Ramble in Norway and Sweden ? An enjoyable afternoon is expected All young men, whether members or not, are invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

place and another man has been put on there But back in the interior of the doll house is where Uncle Sam will have to fight to hold his own. This is where all the mail coming in and going out must be handled and a large number of clerks have been added here. The carriers sacks are getting heavier each day and new men have also been put to work in this department.
 The number of registered packages handled has almost tripled the regular run, but so far the local force has man. aged to get all mail off on the regular malls. It Is the usual thing during tho Christmas rush for mall to pile up, which always results in more or less confusion
 The real work begins tomorrow, though Monday will be the day when most of the many little presents will be sent, and tomorrow night will very porbably find everyone around the postoffice up to his ears in work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Freiqht Conductor Davidson Injured.

Freight Conductor E. P. Davidson of the Southern Railway was injured while out on his run yesterday morning. The caboose in which Conductor Davidson was riding jumped of its trucks and in some way he was caught between two heavy obstacles and mashed. His breast bone was fractured and he was otherwise internally injured. He was brought to Birmingham and carried to Copelands in firmary in Lige Loy's ambulance. It is not believed that the injuries will prove fatal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions In real estate in which amounts exceeding 5000 were involved:
 M. T. Moseley and wife to w. T. Mur- phy. tract. of land in West End meas uring 50 by 1sO feetf, being situated near the southwest corner of Third avenue and Walnut street, fronting 50 feet on the south line of Third avenue and extend ing back parallel to Walnut street 1% feet to 20-foot alley in the rear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
John D. Hayes.

The funeral of John D. Hayes, who was killed in the Louisville and Nash vile wreck below Calera Friday nighs, was held from the parlors of Lige Loy last night at o'clock, the Rev. Dr. James A. Duncan officiating. The remains were sent to Covington, Va, at 9:30 o'clock by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Theodore Euoene cibbs.

Theodore Eugene Gibbs, aged years died at the residence of his parents, at HIS North Twentieth street, yester- day evening. The remains will be sent to Hanceville today at 12 o'clock by the Gaudin Undertaking company for in- terment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
J. H. Thomas.

J. IT. Thomas, age Il years, died Fri day night at his late residence at 211 First avenue. The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. The interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Younuster To Make Addre...

will address local No. 75, Carpenters union, Monday night at o'clock on the subject: Why Labor Organized; It's Objects and Aims" The speaking will be at Carpenters hall on Nineteenth street between Second and Third ave- nues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
St. Cecilia Mass Christmas.

Gounod's St. Cecilia mass will be sung at St. Pauls church Christmas Day at 10:30 o'clock. The choir will be supported by a select orchestra. Phil Memoli will conduct the music and Mrs. Colgan will be the organist. There will be a full rehearsal of singers and or chestra today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
PERSONAL

George H. Evans. representing tn e Hart Manufacturing company of Wheel ing. w. Va, and John T. Evans. city editor of the Chattanooga Star, are in Birmingham to spend the holidays with th cir father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
soIdiera surround Retreat.

Paris, December 21.-A dispatch from General Drude from Morocco. declares that two French columns have sur rounded mountain retreat in which the rebellious Benis Mason and men have taken refuge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
D@- Open %ssas' sishs Select Stock S Xmas Articles

Writing Papers
 New stock, including the largest se- lection of the newest md hand- soonest things in Stationery. v Holiday Papeteries-
 In most attractive Gift Boxes. Waterman's Genuine Ideal Fountain Pens
 For young and old, ladies and gen. tIemen. Nothing more useful or ate tracffye. Each pen fin handsome Xmas box.
 Xmas Cards, Etc
 Holly Boxes for presents, Holly Cards, Tags, etc, and santa Claus Seals. Calendar Pads
 All sixes, most attractive assort- ment for hnnd-made calendars. Blotter Pads N In coIOred leather for the desks, all sizes, all colors plotting paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Breadstuffs for Europe,

Galveston, Tex, December H-Clear- ances of breadstuffs for European ports for the week ending Saturday, Decem- Der 2, aggregated 640,920 bushels of wheat; 230 ,913 bushels of corn; 193,077 bar rels of flour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Infant Roberson.

The infant of Mir. and Mrs. C. C. Rober- son, age years and months. died yes- terday at the family residence, 1913 Cot ton avenue, West End The remains will be sent to McRae, Ga. this morning by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December H.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Sunday; Monday clearing and cold CT; brick east shifting to west winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Remember, if you don't at- tend our Removal Sale you miss exceptional offerings in fine hand-tailored Suits and Overcoats; $27.50 value for $18.40. Come see them.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakera.
Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace C.. Johns. Manager.
Real Estate.

You often hear men who buy real es- tate say the lot or ground was the prin- cipa cost. the improvements being the minimum part. When you buy a lot in Elmwood cemetery the conditions are df- ferent, the lot pr ground is the smallest cost of the purchase price. as Elmwood' s lots are sold under fhe perpetual care plan, the cost including the moving and care of the grass and the maintenance be- ing the greatest part of the cost Take South Bessemer, Powderly. West End or Cleveland cars. Both telephones for in formation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
January Questions

1. (a) When was a True Ro.ation
OF virginia, hy John Smith.
written.
fb) What ship carried 90 90 London
and where Wae Ir rrhIi-na17
Co Which OF smiths works bear
Ing on Virginia was plb-
Nshed in 1872
?. ca What was the distinguishing
characteristic % Smiths
Style
lbl What American romance has
place in his writings
,. CAP WHAT Indian chiof Iea the In
dams IN the massacre % the
English IN 1929
CD How many OF the English
settlers in Virginia were
KILLED.
a. What prevented the cvtern.i-
nation OF the jamestown
colony ~ this timeo
lb) What effect did the massacre
have in England
.. How did the V.rginians carry out
the Instructions Of the London
Council
6 when did King James announce
HE determination o. resume eu-
preme control % Colonial Affairs I'm
Virginia. and why
:. What was the result % the visit %
English commissioner appointed
90 investigate the condition ~ the
Virginia Colony, when they came 10
Jamestown
g when did Virginia again become a
rsyal province. and by what meaus7
g When tho Virginia Company had
beer dissolved in 1924. Co whom was
the government CT the colony on
trusted?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

10. Who was made Governor % Viz
Rlnia. and what body was asso-
"iated with him9
IT, What was the style and title o.,
the popular body thus created?
T. CAP Who succeeded Wyatt az
Governor IN 1926 and what
prominent men were made
members % the council at
lo) Who was appointed Secretary
Of State?
-. What exclusive right was con-
ferred upon Virginia by Charles -
H. What was the yearly export %
tobacco from Virginia IN 1927. and
how many immigrants arrived
that year,
10. la) When did Yeardley die. and
where Is ne supposed 70 be
buried?
90 Who succeeded Yeardlev as
Governor?
15. When was ths first election ~
Virginia BUrgesses under the
crown held
II What answer did this General
Assembly make 20 Charles J.. and
how many signatures were adxed
20 the answer
is. Who took Governor Vests n1aoa
I'm Virginia when he went 70 Eng
land in 1929?
10 How did tho Virginia Colonis+s
trftt Lord Baltimore when he
came 20 jamestown. and why7
20. What royal Governor arrived In
1880. and what did tho beginning
Of his administration mark?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

The leading article and special feature
OF the January number Of the South At
laruc Quarterly. published nj Durham.
y c.. IS by Mr. Thomas Nelson Page.
the eminent interpreter or the life OF the
Old South. Mr.. Page has written out OF
what ne knew and saw. out OF his per
sonaI experiences as a student Of Wash
ington and Lee College. while General
r f. Lee was its president lie says. and
says truly: There was no act nor incident
OF his life on which a light as that
which beats upon "A throne did not fall.
He had IN his lifetime. what Maccaulay.
IN speaking Of Or. Johnson. terms post
humous fame He was investigated by
high commissions: his every act was ex-
amiued bv hostile prosecutors: his con-
duct was inquired into by those who had
every incentive 81 hostility 20 secure his
downfall and his degradation. Yet. amid
these fierce assaults he remained as un-
moved as he had stood when he had held
the heights 81 Fredericksburg against the
furious attacks Of Burusdes intrepid In
fantry. From this inquisitiOn he came
forth as unsoiled as the mystic White
knight OF the Round Table"
Hon. john O. Reed. or Atlanta. Ca,
author Of The Brothers War" writes il
a spirited and interesting way OF the
"Recent Primary Election In Georgia"
as 81 is found there. and pointing ONT
especially the operation Of the Western
and Atlantic Railroad by the state. Dr.
IT. y FTisseu. principal OF Hampton In
sutute. gives "A noteworthy account Of
the remarkable change that has been
thought about in the negro raca by such
schools as Hampton and Tuskegee An
article OF much historical interest is
Letters Relating 20 the CaTture OF
Washington by Professor IIult. OF
Smith CORege. who presents for the frs,
time some unpublished letters OF Presi-
dents Monroe and Madison Miss Jeanette
Marks. of Mt. HolyolSe College. discusses
with penetration and much distinction Of
style the Teaching or Poetry in Amerf-
can Schools" Two articles Of special
literary value are 'Pcrry's life OF WALT
Whitman" by Professor Sledd. OF Wake
Forest College. and the Poetry OF John
Charles MCNEIL" nv Professor r. X
Graham. OF the University Of North Caro-
lima The book reviews in this number
are n distinct feature. Resides thoss
written by the editors and other members
OF the faculty % Trinity College. Their,
are two OF special importance by Pro
fessor Scager. OF Columbia University
and Professor Hamilton. OF the University
of North Carolina
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

touch. The fact Is women amt hair
so DAD a. they're painted. an I've seen
some or en- rather highly decorated at
tiat There's ,tE Of things might be
Stlu on womens rights. but there's twice
as mucn chance 20 open up about wo-
mems wrongs. An wrongs IS what
counts. after all L."
Society Pets" ne moralizes in this
strain. IF you want 70 train plain.
sensible mar for society leader. the
first thing YOU have 20 do 70 90 dress him
up like n circus performer. Then YOU
extract his brains with p suction pump.
wax his muEtache an say you're g.
When YOU got down 20 facts the best
thing YOU could do with society bunch
would be 10 hand EN- over their paper
dolls an colonize 'em They ain, no
use. They don't learn nothing they
don't teach nothing. and they don't do
uothin They re- like the tramps the
high binders an the cranks They just
live on the decent people
Perhaps women Rfll like 20 know his
views on The Art OF Gathering Wires D."
Here they are. There's all kinds OF
wives to he had. Don't make no mistake
But n you've made Up your mind to
take the jump. stop amokin long enough
10 find out where you 70 At An what
ever you do marry an American. Ameri-
can is the goods An American wife can
twice NJ much money as any other kind
She can save twice as much as any
other kind. An she can talk twice as
much Ar any other kind. Shes a sort Of
carl schurz The only difference he
tween Carl. as We know him. an tie
American wives. as know them il
that the wives don't talk when they have
ANYTHING % say. and Carl never had
anything 10 say when ne talked"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

WHAT MARJORIE SAW ABROAD by
Mrs. David Gamble MurreI Neaie
Company. % New York. publishers.
This little book Saws the authors fore
word is only 10 relate what travellers
will be apr To- enjoy most-the folklore
and a pleasant trip sort of help 30
those seeking Information for which they
might biunder around and waste time
in not knowing what was worth while
The voyage across the Atlantic. the
quaint city Of southampton. London and
the Victoria Hotel. all the sights - Lon
don town rural England and the Cont
sound practical advice and suggestive
hints that cannot fail 10 be Of service
10 other travellers who read about what
Marjorie saw. A double love story and
romance invests tho little book wiki
added color and zest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
TIE American LAwYER.

THE AMERICAN LAWYER BY John
r. Dos PassOs The Banks Law
Publishing Company. OF New York
This work is the most original and
complete book ON the mission. Office
and functions OF the lawyer ever writ
ten. 1t begins with the ge1caiOEV Of
LAWYERS It deals with the various
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courts and clients. II treats OF the orl-
gin and development OF the profession.
the nature Of the lawyers vocation. his
education and training. concluding with
q most interesting chapter upon the
causes and remedies for existing evils
II Is hook for the students. in or
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written aud adapted for the lay com
munitv. equally interested in the pro-
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self.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
The official Congressional Directory
OF the Fifty-Ninth Congress. second
session. COMPLIED under the direction
OF the Joint Committed on Printing by
A. j HalfOrd. has been received from
the Government Printing once in
washington. y. Q. It is handsomely
bound In red covers. and has a picture
Of the Capitol Building Tor a frontis-
piece.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

THE STARS AND STRIPES. BY Peleg
ID. Harrison. Little. Brown & Co.
~ Boston. publishers
This Is carefully considered com
preiensive history ~ the origin and his-
tory % American national flags. tho re-
suit ~ many years ~ painstakinE re-
search. In gives the origin and develop
mont % the national standard and gives
the history ~ colonial and provincial
flags. prerevolutionary and revolutionary
fsEs. and then by natural graduation 10
the stars and Stripes
Chapters on army flags coiors, stand
ards and Euidons; othera on special
Tags and on the first displays ~ Ameri-
can flags on land and sea- and notable
displays % foreign flags viii be found
most interesting. 50 Will what the au-
thor has 10 say about flag display regu-
iati0ns sslures. honorlrg the flag. the
flag 81 truce and displa wing flags at
haif-mast Americans VIII have their
patriotism stirred hv reading the origin
of the name "Old GLORY as aupl ri u
the national emblem. and Soutneruers
especially Will turn 20 fhe chapters on
Confederate flags inc.ldlnE the Bonnie
Blue Flag ana the Conquered Banner. -"
The books composition and style ara
excellent and tho eight Illustrations are
beautiful