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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
FIRST MEETING HELD BY BESSEMER BAND MemoIi Is Training Boys of New
 Organization EARLY SHOPPING URGED Blue Creek Mines Are Working Full Time and Many Ore Mines Are
 Stocking Instead of
 Lying Idle.
EARLY SHOPPING URGED

Bessemer December 4.-CSpecial 1.-The first practice of the recently organized brass band was held tonight under the direction of Phil Memoli of Birmingham. gwho is training the boys who recently formed the musical aggregation. There are altogether IS young men in the band, all of whom are enthusiastic over the prospect and D. 0. Tyler, who is an accomplished cornet player, is the nov ing spirit of the crowd. all of which, however, have some little idea of instru- mental music.
 At the first meeting last night Mr. Memoli accorded the different instruments to those whom he thought best fitted. and says that he believes the Bessemer band will develop into a good one that can play before any critical audience. The boys are being encouraged in the movement and it is hoped that they will be able to enlivcn the summer nights of next year in the city park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Urged To Do Shopping Early.

The merchants of this city are appeal ing to the public generally to do their shopping early so as to facilitate mat ters for them on Christmas eve. There is always big patronage from the min ing sections on the day before Christ mas which necessarily takes up consider able time and with the major portion Of the city trade attended to before that day it will relieve the work on the clerks in the stores to a considerable extent. All merchants are impressing on their patronS that ali purchases so desired win be held until any time specified by the pur- chaser. The merchants are optimistic re- garding the Christmas trade, all beiev- ing that while it might not come up to last year that it will not fall very far. short and are making their prepara- tious accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05

eloquent in delivery. Mrs. Dosier deliv- cred her fraternal greeting which was enthusiastically received and made a fine impression.
 The first official act of the convention was the sending of a telegram to Mrs. Donal Mclean, president general of the National D. A. R., indorsing her admin istration The telegram was sent on mo- tion of Mrs. J. Morgan Smith.
 Mrs. Mcclellan presented to the con- vention Mrs. John Favor Christopher, the only real daughter living in this part of Alabama. Her father, John Favor. was a revolutionary soldier. and his body is buried in this county, where Mrs. Chris topher was born and reared. She is quite old. the widow of former distinguished Baptist minister.
 The convention was largely taken up during the morning session by reports, after the formal opening. At the after noon session memorial services were held, and reports from the various committees made.
 reception was given the delegates on their arrival last night at the home of Miss Snow Pryor. A magnificent re- ception is going on tonight at the home of the regent of the local chapter Mrs. w. J. Hogan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Personal and General.

The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the manse on Friday afternoon at o'clock to perfect arrangements for a bazar which they propose to hold on December P, 13 and IA for the building fund of the new church. All members of the society are requested to attend.
 The fire department had a long run to South Bessemer this afternoon to d false alarm. The fire boys never grumble at turning out, but strenuously object to useless calls some of them leave their work when the bell rings and are in convenienced generally.
 The famous Hungarian band will give the second of the lyceum course series in this city for the benefit of the Christian church, who secured the course for this city. The first of the course last week was a distinct success and it is believed that q large crowd will hear the band or, its appearance here.
 There is no change in the industrial situation in this city, unless 1t is for the better, in as much as the Blue Creek mines are working full time and many of the ore mines stocking instead of lying idle. The general feeling is that the iron market will pick up in the new year and that all furnaces will be running as usual before the month is far advanced
 U. Schwabacher is the second to pay the $250 for auction sale. This is the amount of the license and H. H. Sweet has been auctloneering his stock for d week and Schwabacher follows. It is said that there will be several more before the close of the holidays.
 The last monthly conference of the members of the Baptist church for the current year was held in the First Bap- tst church tonight with the pastor, the Rev. J. F. Gable presiding. Routine busl- ness was discussed together with plans for the next year. The church is in a very thriving condition and has a strong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
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 The uses of charcoal are many. In art and electricity it is constantly used. but it is especially valuable where abso- lute purity of product is required. As an absorbent and disinfectant 1t has no equal. That is why you will inva- riably find it in every water-filter.
 ;Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are made from pure willow charcoal, with slight mixture of honey to render them pala- table. They will filter your blood for you. destroy every particle of poison and impurity, absorb all the gas m your stomach, give you sweet, clean breath, an. relieve you from the awkward feel ing you are bound to have when you detect by the expression of other people that they smell your bad breath. Many who are fond of onions avoid eating them because of the odor they leave. One of Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges immediately kills this, however. The same applies to smoking. drinking or chewing.
 We are so convinced that you will find these Iozenges indispensable after once using them, that we will send you a sam pie package by mail, free. if you will send your. name and address today to F. A. Stuart, 200 Stuart building, Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
MYSTERY INCREASES.
New Decatur Girl Seems To Be An
 noyed By Mysterious Admirer.

Decatur, December 4.-(Special) 1.-The mystery surrounding the binding and gag ging of Miss Dollie May Porter in New Decatur Monday evening grows deeper an. more mysterious the further the case is investigated. although it is now claimed that the man who committed the deed is known and that his home is in Birmingham, or at least he frequents that city. New Decatur officers are now in Birmingham searching for the man.
 It is now said that the affair which came to climax in New Decatur on Monday afternoon had it's commencement in Birmingham some weeks ago The story as related is that Miss Porter was attending school in Birmingham where her mother resides and that one day there she met a strange man on the street who walked up to her and took her by the arm. telling her he was friend of her uncle's, who resides in New De- catur. She met this same man in Bir- mingham on several other occasions, it is said. This man seemed to hold q strange fascination for Miss Porter and, it seems, held mysterious influence over her.
 On this account her mother sent her to New Decatur to live with her uncle ant aunt, MT. and Mrs. Fred Graves No more was seen of the man until about three weeks ago when she was awakened in her room one night, at her uncie's home in the Borton Flats. New Deca- tur. and saw this same man in her room.
 Since that night the same man has been seen watching her on several oc- casions. He stopped at a hotel in New Decatur and was seen only at night Tn, police warned him to quit watching tirc young lady and nothing more was seen of the stranger or nothing heard of him again until Monday. when he went to the Borton Flats and found Miss Porter alone. and he bound and gagged her and left her unconscious in Inc coal shed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Two Negroes Bound Over.

Pete Lewis and Charlie Wright, who it was alleged broke into the Morton Hard ware eompany's store on Sunday while the lights were out were bound over to the grand jury this morning by the Mayor on the charge of burglary, the bond being set at $500. Newt Clements is the officer who worked up the case against the negroes, and who recovered the stolen property and did good work, as he had no clew on which to work.
 There were but few arrests made today the most important of which were three young white men who it was alleged were disorderly, one of whom had gun In his pocket They will appear before the Mayor tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Court at Blocton.

Centreville. December 4.-t Special) The jury term of the county court for the Blocton division was in session at Blocton on Monday. The court con vened at an early hour and immediate ly began clearing the docket. On ac- count Of the absence of witnesses, sick ness of attorneys and other causes most of the cases were continued until the next term of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
THREE MEN KILLED.
Southern Railway Train Is Wrecked
 On TrestIe.
ViCe-President

Columbia. $. C.. December 4.-Three white men were killed and six freight cars were wrecked the result of Q derailment of Southern railway freight train near Placais, station about 35 miles from Columbia. early today. The train was crossing a trestle over a creek near the station, when six cars crash ed to the bottom, tearin g down the trestle. The dead:
 Eugene Mcqueen, mill operative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Board of Editors Named.

recent meeting of the senior class the following students were elected as board or editors of the Glomerata, the college annual: T. w. Smith. editor in chief; J. A. Morgan, assistant editor in chief; H. H. Schomburg business manager; A. J. Hawkins, assistant business manager; G. c. Walker, advertising manager: w.
 s. Paterson, assistant advertising man. ager: J. l.. Esslinger. athletic editor; s. Ii. Winslow, statistical editor; J. l.. Skinner and c. c. Gaum, associate ed- tors; T. w. Park, artist; Miss Marion Knapp, editor of ''co-ed." department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
EDWARD MONEY KILLED.
Is Struck On Back of Neck By Falling
 Limb From Dead Tree.

Decatur, December 4.-(Special) )-While driving a team of mules down a woods road on Finley's island a few miles below here in the Tennessee river this after noon Edward Movey was struck on the back of neck with a large limb falling from a dead tree, killing him almost in- stantly His neck was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05

Southern Railway now the popular route to Washington, New York and other eastern points, leaving Birmingham 6::25 a. m., 4:15 p. m., operating sleeper, chair, parlor and din ing cars. Trains do not wait on connections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
membership working for the good of the

membership working for the good of the denomination.
 All members ofsthe Thomas H. Holt en- campment are requested to attend the meeting of the encampment on Friday night without fail.
 The call of the Comptroller was re- ceived in this city this morning and the statement of the Bessemer National bank, published today, is very gratifying to the officials and patrons of the institution. In spite of the financial furry the local bank is in splendid condition, and for the past few days has been making good gains.
 If you want the best advertising cuts <ry tho Coxvly A0o-Harald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Burns at Open Crate.

Alabama City, December 4.-(Special.) )-- Bettie Chance, aged II, was horribly burned today by her clothes catching fire from an open grate. Her clothing was entirely burned from her body. She will die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
Train Kills Negro.

Decatur, December 4.-(Special) )--While attempting to cross the railroad tracks at Hartselle yesterday a negro named Breeding was run over and instantly killed by special passenger train on tLs Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05

Jim Mcqueen, brother. Union, $. c. Will Gray, Union, $. C.
 The presence of these men on the train was not known to the crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-05
And We Say H Can Be Done
 For Jacobs Is Doing E.

Jacobs Pharmacy can sell goods at the Jacobs Cut Prices and still make a profit upon them.
 We set this out in bold face type because recently certain drug store said that it could not be done.
 We don't doubt that with that stores ''hand-to-mouth' way of buying that it would be impossible to sell at Jacobs prices and meet current expenses.
 But what is ''below cost to other stores is satisfactory profit to Jacobs.
 Because Jacobs Pharmacy goes direct to the manufactures and has an outlet large enough to warrant buying in quantities that insure every trade and freight discount.
Evening star., 1907-08-02
The Evening Stsr - the official
organ Of the Supreme Court Of ths
District Of Columbia In bankruptcy
matters.
NAVAL ACADEMY cuRR1cuIyn.
Report of the Wainwright Board
Modified and Adopted.

The report of the Wainwr ght board. an
pointed early in June to inquire into the
course OF studies at the Naval Academy.
has been modified on the recommendation
Of Capt. Badger. superintendent of the
United States Naval Academy. and approved
by the department as follows:
The orig recommendation of the
board to change the name of the depart
ment Of physics and chemistry to that of
electrical engineering and physics, with an
increase in time devoted to practical cleo
tr:city, waS approved. This is SO far modi-
fed that a new department of electrical
engineering will be Immediately organized
with a sea-going officer Of acknowledged
ability as electrical engineer at it's head !;
the department of physics to be continued
until July ], 1903. and that time the de-
partment of physics will be combined with
the department of electrical engineering
under one head as the department OF elec-
trical engineering and physics.
The study Of international and military
law is to be transferred to the depart tment
of seamanship. where it can be taught by
officers familiar with the service needs in
those two branches.
igation will not be combined under one
head, as originally recommended by tie
board"
Evening star., 1907-08-02
COMPROMISES EFFECTED.
Suits for Grade Damages Settled by
Parties In Interest

Four grade damage suits against the
District of Columbia We're compromised
today and the compromises were confirmed
by Justice Barnard of the District Su-
preme Court. The compromises We're ef-
fected by Attorney Leon Tobriner repre-
senting the plaintiffs. and A. Leftwich Sim
clair, special counsel for the District.
The cases compromised are those of Jen-
ME w. Weinberg, Lee Hechinger, John A.
Sweeney and Timothy O'Leary, the owners
OF real estate on + street northwest be-
tween North Capitol street and New Jer-
sey avenue. which has been damaged by
the grade changes incident to the union
station Improvements.
Mrs. Weinberg was awarded 81 $50 some
time ago by the union station grade dam
age commission. Mr.. Hechinger and Mr.
Sweeney Were each awarded 81 1900 and
Mr.. OLeary $3.50 as damages The Dis
trict Commissioners objected to the awards
and at the time the settlement was reached
the cases were awaiting trial by a Jury
As result OF the compromise the plain
tiffs will each be paid 500 less than the
amount awarded by the commission.
which means a saving to the government
of $500 in the four cases.
Evening star., 1907-08-02
- REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

NO. pa 9TH STREET NORrHEAST-Anu
trowley TO Augusta koehler, lot &C.
ns,I!r,e> sGaare 9l7; 81 go. ,,o.,,
Capital Bank to Arthur B. Suit. lots
25S and $50; $40.
FIRST ADDITION TO AMERICAN UNI
VERSITY PARkIGalen l.. TAFT ct al.
trustees to Ingaby Alexander, lot 81,
NO. Gas SOUTH CAROLINA AVENUr,
-ASoUTHEASr-Wilto J. LamDert ct al
trustees. to Michel o. Dumas, part origI-
nal lot TO- square s76: $40:
FIFTH STREET. NORTf, WEST. between
d and e streets-William f. shafrer ct
ux. to Claudius B. Jewell part original
lot II. square 4s9: SO.
LIE DROITs PAIsK-John Cook, trustee. to
Leopold Mautner, lots 36 and 81. block
E STREET NORTHEAST between 9TH and
9Th streets-William Yost ct ux to John
y, D. ingalls,. lot s., square s9a: $40.
WASHINGTON IIIGHI.ANDS-Char q.
Taylor to Gustava Bender. lots 55 and
80. block IS; $40.
PROSPECT STREET NORTHWEST be-
tween 32l and SD stSeets-Henry p:
Probey. part lot a. square 1907: s737 u.
HOLMEAD MANOR-Harry B. Wilson ct
ux.'to Lee Brown, lots 81 to 1O2 block
"A; $40 Lee Brown conveys same prop
srty to Harry b. Wilson and Harry
COLUMBIA HEIGHTs-Francis A. Blum
don ct ux. to Benjamin Goldsworthy,
lot 100, block %; $40.
CHICHESTER - Washington Loan and
Trust Company, trustee to William
Loughrey. lot 81. block 2; xl25.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS = William p
Kellogg ct ux to Eugene G. and Lillian
Mccall, part lots 8 and 8. block I; $40.
Q STREET NORTHWES between 1st
and Sd streets-Mary E. Halpin to Mary
A.. Martin, part original lot 0, square
551: $40.
STREET NORTHWEST between 9th and
9Th streets-Josephine f. Prather to
Josie Gassenheimer, part original lot
H. square 453; $40.
EIGHTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST
between Q and r .treets-Mollie v.
Hibbs to Anita Clay Evans Sellers, lot
9 o. square 1884; So
WEST ECkINGTON-George S. Cooper ct
Z; So
Evening star., 1907-08-02
MEMORY OF CAPT. PEDDLE
Dedication of Monument in Arlip 2ton
Sunday Afternoon.

Arrangements have been concluded nv
Maj. Frank A. Butts for the dedication in
Arlington Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
OF a monument 10 the memory OF Capt
William II. Peddle, for many years a spe-
cial examiner and clerk i'll the pension Of
fee. Capt. Joseph Hickman of G. a. X.
Post, No. .. Philadelphia, Will preside over
the ceremonies. and Corp. James Tanner,
formerly ycommander-in-chief Of the Grand
Army of the Republic. will deliver the
dedicatory address. Capt. James NJ. Edgar
Of the ''Old Guard OF this city and other
comrades Of the deceased will deliver ad-
dresses.
Capt. Peddle was member OF Post No .
Of Philadelphia. and number of the MEM
bers OF that organization will come to this
city TO attend the ceremonies. They will
sarrive at 1870 o'clock Sunday morning
and after uniting with the depa rtment Of
ficers of the District G.. A. r. in this city
and the Union Veteran Legion will proceed
TO the cemetery.
Capt. Peddle enlisted in the Union army
as a private and by meritorious services
rose TO a captaincy. While captain of
Company A, 157th Regiment of Pennsyl-
vania Infantry, he was wounded in one of
the charges in front Of Petersburg, Va,
June lS 1864.
Evening star., 1907-08-02
PRESS REPORTS CONFIRMED.
A6vices From Minister Gummere as t
Trouble at Casa Blanca.

Such information as has reached the
State Department from Samuel r. Gum
mere, United States minister to Morocco
rega riding the troubles at Casa Blanca, is
largely conHrnatory of the press dispatches
from that place.
1t appears that the tribes have been
threatening the men at work on the new
pier, the outbreak on the 3Oth resulting
in the killing of five Frenchmen, two Span
iards and one Italian and the wounding of
several persons The German cruiser which
brought the news to Tangier carried 800
refugees. The departure of a French
cruiser from rangier for Casa Blanca We'd
nesday is also noted by the minister.
So far as known here there are no ma
tive Americans In Casa Blanca, although
there may be some persons who may have
American naturalization. The trouble is
believed 10 be local in character somewhat
similar. II Is suggested, TO the Boxer up
rising IN CHINA. and there appears to be
no situation calling for action on the part
of the United States government
Evening star., 1907-08-02
cHINAMAN IN TROUBLE.
Judge Kimball Decides Prisoner Needs
Help Not Punishment

Ostracised by his fellow countrymen or
this city, Matuda Woung. native of
northern China, appealed to the Chinese
legation last night for help, but they onIv
turned him over TO the police of the tenth
precinct The oriental was a prisoner in
the Police Court today. on charge of va
grancy.
Inc little Chinaman. appeared before
Judge Kimball with a wistful look on hi,
race He seemed to feel the shame of be-
ing behind the bars. At the conclusion of
the nearing Judge Kimball announced that
he thought the young man needed help. not
punishment, and ordered that the matter
again. e'oii
Woung was formerly cook on tho n
.. ., .. puritan In the local harbor. Although
tnere are other Cinnamon and Japanese on
the ship, it is declared the others would
nave nothing to do with Woung
lie come from north Chinee" the 9th.
ers say in explanation.
The others made II very uunleasa,t. ,or
"oung, 1t is declared, curing the threa
years that he was the Puritan F'inalIy
because OF the treatment Woung deserted
the ship came to this CITY He had littIa
money, and he found that all the Chinese
OF this city gave him the same treatment
as those on board the boat. He was a
Stranger in strange land. with little funds
and no friends. In despera ation ne went
10 the Chinese legation in this CITY about
month ago and asked for aid Although
ordered away, it is stated he persisted in
making his bed in the areaway, ef the To-
CATION The police were notified and he
was arrested. On. that occasion Judpa
kimball ordered the foreigner to be com
mitted to the workhouse. -0'-
Alter heS release a couple OF davs ago
Woung returned to the Puritan and applied
for his old position. He made such a ma
theuc appeal that he was taken back but
he received the same treatment from his
countrymen as before. after remaining two
days, he went again to the Chinese leea-
tion. When he reached there last night II
is declared. he persisted in remaining after
being turned away from the door; and
again the police were notified. Policeman
Collins of the tenth precinct found Woung
in the basement of the legation and took
him into custody.
why did you go to the legation last
night?" Woung was asked today by Judge
Kimball.
II lost my money and I wanted helm"
Woung replied.
4 do not think this man needs punish-
ment and / will not send lin 70 iaiI .,
Judge kimball announced. "He loet his
money and was without friends He an
pealed to the minister from his. native
country for help, which was the only thing
he could do. cannot punish him for
that"
c. A. Massie agent Of the Prisoners Atd
society. was instructed to appeal to he
Chinese legation in behalf of Woune
Meanwhile Agent Massie escorted the
Chinaman back to the monitor Puritan.
where he was given employment
Evening star., 1907-08-02
MR.. BACON AT OYSTER BAY.
Discussing State Department Matters
With the President.

Advices received in Washington today
show that Assistant Secretary Bacon of the
State Department, who has been acting sec
retary much OF the time since Mr.. Roots
absence from the city. is at Oyster Bay to-
day to discuss with the President various
subjects now before the department. Dur
ing Mr.. Bacon's absence from the city for
the past few days he has been devoting
some attention to the financial arrange
ments of the Santo Domingo treaty, and to
the steps now IN progress for the nero-
tiaton of a treaty between Panama and
Colombia. one Of the conditions of which
will be the assumption by the former Of
some of the foreign debt of the latter at
the time of the revolution and secession of
Panama.