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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
News Items.

Few people probably of our section are aware of the fact that the James, town Exposition Is neither held at the Old Jamestown Island or at Norfolk city proper. but located on the exposition grounds at Pine Beach, Va, about seven miles distant from the City of Norfolk, on Hampton Roads, opposite Old Point Comfort.
 The exposition Is connected with Nor folk by numerous trolly lines and steam boats. One of our advertising represen- tatives recently returned from the exposi- tion. reported ample transportation facil- ities and hotel accommodations at reas- enable prices. While visiting the expo sltion he stopped at the Arcade hotel, which Is q large modern house, delight fully located. over looking Hampton Roads and the warships. This hotel Is under the experienced management of MT. Chas. H. Johnson. formerly with the Princess Anne Hotel at Virginia Beach, Va. Any of our patrons visiting the ex- position should bear in mind that the easiest way to reach Pine Beach where the exposition grounds located is by numerous boat lines from the city of Norfolk or trolley cars to Pine Beach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
$11,OO0 VERDICT
 FOR PLAINTIFF
Big Award Is Made as Damages for
 the Death of Laura E. Schuler.

A verdict of s11.OOO damages was re- turned yesterday in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court in the case of Nor ris Loveman, administrator de bonis non vs the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. This Is the biggest award in a damage suit known to the court In many years.
 The cause of action was the death of Q little girl. Laura E. Schuler, who was killed by street car in Birmingham about four years ago. It was shown by the evil dence in the case that the former admin istratrix, Mrs. Izora Graffin, accepted $500 in settlement of the case, but that she was dying at the time, and did die short ly after This settlement was declared invalid by the court on former trial and set aside, after which the case was tried, taken to the supreme court and the judg- ment of the lower court reversed. Yester- days verdict is the result of the second trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
EXAMINATIONS FOR
 FEDERAL POSITIONS
Positions of Assistant Chemist, With Salaries of $12oo and $500, Are
 vacant-Other Good Positions.

The United States civil service commis- sior announces an examination on July 24, 1907, to secure eligibles from which to make certiication to fill a vacancy in the position of repairman, at s720 per annum, in the weather bureau, depart ment of agriculture, for duty on the Port CT scent Tatoosh Island Telegraph line Gin the state of Washington, and vacan- cies, as they may occure in any branch of the service requiring similar qualif- cations.
 As the commission has experienced con siderable difficulty in securing eligibles for this position. qualified persons are urged to enter this examination.
 Applicants must indicate in their ap- plications that they have had experience both as telegraph line repairman and as telegraph operator
 No educational test will be given, and 1t will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
 Examinations are announced for May 26, to secure eligibles to fill the following positions:
 Assistant chemist, at salaries from $l200 to $500 per annum, in the bureau of chemistry, department of agriculture.
 The department states that the higher salaries will only be paid to those who have had frst-class training and consid- eraple experience at miscellaneous work other than that obtained in college of university course in chemistry, and that recent graduates and chemists who have not had wide and varied experience in analytic work may expect the possibility of the lower salaries.
 Machine wood worker. at 50 cents an hour for eight-hour working day, in the government printing office, and similar vacancies as they may occur.
 No educational test will be given. and it will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
 Assistant engineer (qualified as electri- cian), in the office of the Secretary of War, at S720 per annum. and similar vacancies as they may occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
FLY TO PIECES.
The Effect of Coffee on Highly Organ
 jzed People.

"I have been a coffee user for years, and about two years ago got into very serious condition of dyspepsia and in- digestion. It seemed to me I would fly to pieces. was so nervous that at the least noise I was distressed, and many times could not straighten myself up be- cause of the pain.
 My physician told me I must not eat any heavy or strong food and ordered a diet, giving me some medicine. I followed directions carefully, but kept on using coffee and did not get any better. Last winter my husband, who was away on business, had Postum Food Coffee served to him in the family where he boarded.
 ''Ie liked 1t so well that when he came home he brought some with him. We be- gan using 1t and I found 1t most excel lent. While drank 1t my stomach never bothered me in the least, and I got over my nervous troubles. When the Postum was all gone we returned to coffee then my stomach began to hurt me as before and the nervous conditions came on again.
 'That showed me exactly what was the cause of the whole trouble, so I quit drinking coffee altogether and kept on using Postum The old left again, and have never had any trouble since" "Theres Reason" Read "The Road to WeIlville." in pkgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
GUANO SACKS USED
 IN CASE IN COURT
THE CHANCELLOR COMMENTS ON EASE USES" AS PICTURE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON IS FLAuNT- ED ON GUANo SACKS.

ITO what base uses we may return. said Chancellor Benners yesterday, quot ing Hamlet, as he pointed towards a guano sack on which the picture of Thomas Jefferson was stamped, 'Imperi ous Caesar, dead and turned to clay. might stop hole to keep the wind away, but that the visage of the great Jefferson should be used to decorate a manure sack shows what fame is."
 Suspended from the mantel-shelf in the chancery court yesterday were two guano sacks, redolent of their former contents On one side of each sack was a lot of printed matter giving the name and chem ical analysis of the fertilizer made by the rival companies which locked horns over the use of the word Empire" The suit was one in which the Empire Guano com pany had filed bill seeking to en1oin the Jefferson Fertilizer company from using the word Empire" to designate a certain brand of its manufacture, and the arguments yesterday morning came up on motion to dissolve the temporary Injunction which had been granted.
 The contention of complainant was that the word Empire was calculated to de- ceive and mislead purchasers of guano claiming that the Empire Guano company had gained a reputation of Its products which 1t sought to protect The respon- dents contended that the word "nmpire, was ore of the comomnest in use and was applied to industries of all natures
 Many legal points were raised during the arguments, chiefly taken from de- cisions of the United States supreme court.
 Vassar L. Allen represented the plain tiff in the suit and Cabaniss 6 Bowie the defendant. The case was submitted for decree upon motion to dissolve the injunction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

Yesterday afternoon a man of rather stout proportions was strolling up Third avenue between Twenty-frst and Twenty second streets. when a lonely puff of wind feeling the need of company came sailing along and nabbed his hat. Quick as q flash the leisurely stroll changed to a sprint. The sprint was remarkable con- sideraing the girth of the sprnter, but although he could no doubt run in d straight line faster than the hat could sail, when it took to making a zig gag course the flying headpiece had him beat The chase continued for nearly half a block until the street car tracks on Twen- ty-first street were reached, where the hat gave up the race and gently laid It. self down. But the sprlnter hadn't given up. Red faced and perspirlng, he dashed out to the middle of the street and made a swipe at the hat, but luck was against him and he tripped and fell. As he fell. however, luck smiled on him and his head landed in his hat.
 Not so lucky was the young man who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Election of Officers For Birmingham
 Paint and Glass Co.

At a meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Paint and Glass company, held yesterday at the offices of the com pany, T. T. Ashford was reelected presi- dent, with the additional honor of treas- urer; Frank T. Richardson, vice presl- dent, and William E. Meade secretary to succeed George Cobb. deceased. MT. Richardson has been with the firm many years as buyer and manager of the sash and door department and Is we'll and popularly known a most capable and energetic young man. He will bear grace fully for himself and the firm the we'll deserved promotion.
 Mir Meade has been promoted from as- slstant bookkeeper to the position left vacant by the death of MT. Cobb, and is well qualified to fill his new position.
 J. L. Robertson, formerly with the Daily News, takes the place of w. E. .feade. The Birmingham Paint and Glass company have been a factor in the up- building of Birmingham since 1885, Their steady growth speaks well for the good management of those at the helm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

over the death of Laura E. Schuler, aged years. who was knocked down and killed by street car in 1903.
 In Judge Colemans division the case of James P Spencer vs. Gustav Nau- bauer, damages for assault and battery. resulted in a verdist for s10O.
 The following Judgments were rendereds Nose Williams vs. Birmingham Rails way. Light and Power company FPS.
 Henrietta Williams vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, x25- The following cases were dismissed: Mitchell Long vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; w. E. Spink vs- Mrs. Josie B. Tanner; John Jones vs. Southern Machine and Foundry company Jury trials will be held in both divisions of the circuit court this week.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court yesterday the case of William Merri- weather vs. sayre Mining and Manufac- turing company continues on trial and will be resumed tomorrow morning.
 In the second division the case of Kil- lian-Randle Produce company vs. Besse- mer Beef company was concluded and re- suited in a judgment for plaintiff for $96.
 In the third division Judge Nesmith heard argument on motion for new trial in the case of Angelo Brusa vs. Little Ca- haba Coal company.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday, Nose Lewis, negro, con- victed of manslaughter In the first de- gree, was sentenced to eighteen months in the pententiary.
 charcery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday argu- ments were made in support of a motion to dissolve the temporary injunction in the case of the Empire Guano company vs. the Jefferson Fertilizer company, after which the case was submitted for de- cree. The bill was filed by the Empire Guano company to restrain the defend- ant from using the word Empire to des- ignate brand of fertilize which 1t maee and offered for sale.
 James A. Allen vs. Henry seigel, sub mitted on motion to dismiss for want of equity and motion to dissolve injunc- ton.
 Josephine Evans ct al vs. Spencer Philips submitted on motion to dismiss for want of equity.
 Ella Terrell vs Edward Terrell, dis missed on suggestion of death of com planant
 Jury trials will be held in the three di- visions of the city court this week and the capital docket will be on trial in the first division of the criminal court.
 The following suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Nora D. Mills vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Plaintiff claims s25.0oO for personal and internal injuries alleged to have been received while a passenger on a street car which was derailed and turned over.
 II. C. Stradford vs. Western Union Tel egraph company. Plaintiff claims S1999 damages for alleged negligence in the de- livery of a telegram.
 Mrs M. R. Irwin vs. Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company. Plaintiff claims $2O,O0O for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained while attempting to alight from a car.
 The United States circuit court will con vene tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for the trial of civil cases only. Judge Hund- ley will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
HOME DEPARTMENT
 WILL HAVE RALLY
WILL HOLD MEETING THIS AFTER
 NOON AT 2:3o O'CLOCK AT THE
 oWENToN METHODIST CHURCH. "sHUT-INS" URGED TO ATTEND.

The E1yton district Sunday school asso- ciation will hold a district rally for the home department this afternoon at 2;SO clock at the Owenton Methodist church. The object of the home department is to reach those members of the church who are for any reason unable to attend the Sunday school meetings. On this account members of the association are urged to bring every member of their home de- partments especially the invalids and "shut-ins"
 The meeting will not last more than two hours. and the church may be reached by taking either the South Ensley or Owenton cars and getting off at Owenton station.
 The following is the programme for the meeting:
 Devotional exercises by the pastor of the church.
 Enrolment of delegates.
 Report of president.
 Report of secretary and treasurer.
 What Is the Homo Department?"-S. D. Monroe.
 "Who Started the Home Department, and When ?s-H. H. Huffstutler.
 "Is the Home Department Practicable in the City?"-Miss Alice Hale.
 How Does the Home Department Help the Pastor ?"-The Rev. Wallace Weir.
 sCan a Very Small School Have a Home Department? ?"-Mrs. W. T. Ward.
 What is the Best Way to Start Home Department"
 What Are the Duties of the Home De- partment Visitors?"-Mrs. IT. G. Sellers
 What Is the Expense of Conducting a Home Department"
 How Many Members Should Be Put in the Care of One Visitor?'-Mrs R. C. Booth
 What Are the Duties of Home De- pertinent Superintendent2"-M Bettie Woodall
 For What Class of People is the Home Department Intended ?"-Mrs T. A. Hamilton.
 "Can the Home Department Be Sue cessful in a Country Dlstrict?"-T. T. Alley.
 How Should the Home Department Of fcers and Visitors Be Selected?'-Mrs. D. D. Ratlin.
 Can the Home Department Work Be Conducted Among Non Residents ?"-H. Il. Friar
 Where Can the Necessary Material for the Home Department Be securedT'-Mrs. T. L. Woodruff.
 What Are Some of the Benefits of the Home Department to the Home Itself?"- Joe Hill.
 Give one incident from personal experi- ence showing the benefits of the home de- partment.
 Docs a Successful Home Department Detract From the Interest of the Main School?-L. M. Stevenson.
 What Are Some of the Difficulties Met In Conducting Home Department Work ?"-Volunteers.
 How Many Home Departments and How Many Members Enrolled in the Whole Country?"
 How Can the Spirit Of Fraternity Be Cultivated Among the Home Department Members?'-R. A. Algood.
 What Should Be Done With the Money Contributed By the Home Department Members ?"-Mr McCausland.
 Does the Home Department Tend to Keep People Away From the Sunday School Who Would Otherwise Attend2'- A. J. Ozanne.
 How Many Departments Are There in Our State or Province, and How Many Members Enrolled in Them?"-Mrs. E. C. Thuston.
 'What Can the State. County and Township Organizations Do to Advance the Interests of the Home Department?"- R. r. Lewis
 Free will offering.
 New business.
 Reports of committees
 Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
CRUISER PARTY
 STARTS ON TRIP
James WeatherIy Will Represent the City OfficialIy-Mayor Ward
 Unable to Attend.

A party of Birmingham people left yes- terday morning over the Seaboard Air Line to attend the launching of the scout cruiser Birmingham, which Is to take place at Quincy, Mass, next Wednesday,. At the request of the shipbuilders the Alabama state flag was carried along to be used at the launching.
 Owing to, stress of business Mayor Ward was not able to accompany the party, but will be represented officially at the launching by James Weatherly.
 Miss Mary Campbell, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. F. K. Campbell, will act as spon- sor and a bevy of young ladies accom- panied her on the trip.
 At Norfolk the party will be met by Vice President Sevier of the Seaboard, who will take them on his boat for a trip to the sights of Hampton Roads. They will arrive at Boston Tuesday morn Ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
BUFFALOES WILL MEET.
Herd No. 22 Will Hold Meeting Next
 Tuesday Night.

Buffalo Herd No. 22 will hold it's reg ular meeting on next Tuesday night in the Eagles hall, on Nineteenth street. All B. o. Els are requested to be pres ent, as there are several candidates for initiation.
 Herd No. 22 has already begun to make arrangements for the annual convention of Buffaloes to be held in New Orleans in September. This herd has nearly hundred members, and will be well represented at the annual convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
RECORD OF THE COURTS

In groups of twos and threes, wearing the daintiest summer costumes. radiant in smiles and rosy checks the school teachers of Jefferson county visited the court house yesterday to receive their checks. Their presence brought bright ness into the gloomy corridors of the temple which made the goddess almost tear the bondage from her eyes.
 Circuit Court.
 Jury trials were held in both divisions of the circuit court yesterday.
 In Judge Lanes division the jury in the case of Morris Loveman. administrator de bonis non vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, returned a verdict for sl1.00O. The suit was arose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
MEETING POSTPONED.
The Jefferson County Sunday School
 Chorus Will Not Meet.

The meeting of the Jefferson county Sunday school chorus, which was to have been held tomorrow evening at the First Christian church at o'clock, has been postponed indefinitely on ac- count of the condition of the street car service. There will probably be a meeting of the chorus on Thursday or Friday and if so an announcement to that effect will be made later in the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Jefferson Military Club.

The officers of the Jefferson Military club will hold meeting this afternoon at the city hall at o'clock. A num- Der of matters will be taken up and discussed, among them the subject of bringing the next encampment here. A large attendance is desired, as the meeting will be an important one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
' WO FIRE HORSES KILLED BTFAST NOVINGlNOTOR CAR

Yesterday afternoon about 1 o'clock a street car in charge of Motorman W. w. Lawrance ran into Fireman H. c. Roper, who was in charge of two of the station horses. Both of the horses were killed and the fireman slightly injured.
 Roper Is located at West End station, and was out giving the horses their daily exercise. While passing the corner of Third avenue and Fifteenth street he met the car coming rapidly down Third
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Plans for Saengerfest

There will be meeting of all the committees of the United German Saengers tonight at Concordia hall for the purpose of making arrangements for the saengerfest to be held here next September. The railroads have promised low rates from all points, and large attendance is expected from all over the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

avenue. The horses became frightened and jumped across the track. One of the horses was killed outright. the other died shortly after he was taken to the sta- tion. It was thought necessary to send Roper to St. Vincent's hospital.
 After the accident 1t is claimed Law rance put on full speed and ran his car Into the shed. An officer who had seen the accident followed the car to the shed, where he placed Lawrance under arrest for running a car reckessly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
ROOFS MUST BE CLEAN.
A Special Crusade VIII Be Started
 Against Violations Tomorrow.

A vigorous crusade will be begun Mon- day to enforce the ordinance recently passed by the City Council in regard to removing debris from the roofs of build ings in the business section of the city
 Fire Inspector Austin and City Build ing Inspector Matthews announce that they will first issue warning, and then, if their orders are not obeyed by the owners or proprietors of buildings whose roofs are covered with debris. they will arrest them for violating the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
"MONTREATv MEETING.
pr. Howerton Will Speak at the First
 Presbyterian This Afternoon.

A special meeting will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church in the interest of the Montreal" association. Mon treat" or Mountain Retreat is similar to a Chautauqua, and is under the auspices of the Southern Presbyterian church, located sixteen miles east of Asheville, N. O., on the headwaters of the Swannanoa river. All Presbyteri- ans are urged to attend the meeting this afternoon. An address will be made by President J. R. Howerton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
B. Y. p. u. MEETING.
District Union Will Meet In Avondale
 This Afternoon.

The regular monthly meeting of the district union of the B. Y. P. U. will be held this afternoon at the First Bap- list church, Avondale, near Spring street and Fourth avenue, South.
 The devotional exercises will be held by John Galloway, and the subject will be: What Can the B. Y. P. U. Accom- plish In the Birmingham District?" The subject will be handled by R. D.. Brakeman, socially; A. J. Goss, social ly; c. P. McCord, educationally, and M. B. Leavell, religiously, in five-min- ute talks. There will be a selection by the quartette of the Bara class of the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Miss Hamilton Is Elected.

The board of governors of the Hill man hospital have elected Miss Nan nie Hamilton to the position of super intendent, which became vacant by the resignation of Miss Bradford a few days ago. Miss Hamilton has had a good deal of experience in hospital work, and she is well fitted for the position which she is assuming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Veterans Leave Tuesdax.

Gen. John W. Bush and staff, to- gether with the ladies of their party, will leave for Richmond to attend the reunion Tuesday afternoon at o'clock via the Seaboard Air Line There will be a number of other veterans who will leave on the same train, which will make a very pleasant party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Marriaae Licenses Issued.

Only one marriage license was issued from the probate clerks office yesterday, 1t being to William H. Kamplain and Nj Nettie Zbenden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Lawn Party aft Gate citv.

Weather permitting. there will be lawn party at the Catholic church at Gate City tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 24.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Cloudy Sunday and Monday; light to fresh south winds.
 Birmingham, May 25, 1 p. m.