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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02

report as follows: Local preachers 275; members, 57,Sla; infants baptized, SIP; adults baptized 299a: number Epworth leagues. S6; league members. 29i6 Sun day schools 62S officers and teachers, 1901. scholars. 46,S79. total raised for mis- sfms s241lS.6S; for American Bible so- clety, S4Ss.27; number of churches, 72s; value, S1 22l. .155; pastoral charges. 232; parsonages, 1S9; value, s2sS, insurance carried on churches and parsonages' $40 725.
 Bishop E. F. floss, on his way to South Alabama, stopped off to look in upon the session yesterday. pr. w. F. McNarry. general secretary board or church extension. arrived yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Will Manufacture Headings.

Decatur, December 1.-(Special.)-N. E. Hall & Sons have commenced the erec- tion of factory on the river front here for the manufacture of slack barrel head ings It will be one of the largest plants of the kind in the south. The plant will be built on the site of the N. B. Hall & Sons basket factory, which plant was but recently destroyed by fire at a loss of several thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Will Resume Trading.

New Orleans, December 1.-The easing money situation in the South was indi- cated tonight by the announcement that the New Orleans stock exchange will to- morrow resume trading after almost com plete closing for several weeks The ex- change has been dealing only in state. city and levee bonds. and tomorrow ex- tension will include many, through not all. the securities traded in before the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Kicked By a Mule.

Decatur, December 1.-(Special.)-W. R. Barnard. prominent farmer living four miles from Decatur. was kicked by mule yesterday, and it is quite probable that the kick will result in his death His jaw bone was shattered and he is par tially paralyzed as a result of the kica
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Receives Call at Demopolis.

Decatur, December 1.-tSpecial) 1.-The Rev. Horace Weeks Jones. rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, New Decatur, has received a call to become the rector of Trinity church in Demopolis. He has not decided yet whether he will accept or not. but has the matter under consid- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Negro Is Killed.

A negro named Joe Jackson was shot and instantly killed last Satur- day night by Claude and Jess Teth- crow, two young white men. The shooting occurred in the colored bar adjoining the saloon of J. M. Gillespie at Wylam. It is stated that Jess Teth- crow took offense at the negro for some cause and became involved in a difficulty with him. Claude came in and joined in the melee and, it is reported, fired the shots that killed Jackson.
 Two sho were fired, both taking effect. Claude Tetherow has not as yet been arrested Jess Tetherow was arrested and placed in the city jail at Wylam. This morning he was re- moved to the county jail. The case will be investigated tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Against 0s tasa f Designs Used ( La ae Ks and
 N lf. f ,.

Attention ed to the
 possibility Hf ons may
 thoughtless pr adver-
 Using purp a' the de-
 signs simile asf he'd cash
 iers' check exchange
 drafts. all sre warned
 that same oH aHAHHH property
 and that co EnLs Has I applied
 for on the tra Es4 designs used in ma z ks and drafts. and 1ne aaRsftt or at tempting to 1ta- @ e. or in part, by dra' nE el ut. print or otherwise aa lting or pa ssing or a#f secession such adverti ag fas 5f iitations other than f4a i.r ef ecks and drafts made ssTatd through the banks, is 1e sa ion. (Sirned) gas a s- ON
 phere. By R. w. FEW Ue4 Treas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
To Welcome Visiting Ministers
 In PuIpitS
THE CONGREGATIONS LARGE
M. M Biaese Is Found Guilty of Inn moral Conduct and Is Deposed from Ministry and Expelled
 from Church.
BY E. M. GLENN.

Tuscaloosa, December 1.A(Special.)- )-- Tuscaloosa dons her Sunday garb to honor the guests in her midst. and ap- pears at her best in looks and quality as sne gives the right of way to the mem bers of the North Alabama conference chosen to stand today in the various pull pits of the city. The southern sun tenn pers 10 nldness December wea ather, and southern skies bend in benedietion about Tuscaloosa. as today. the people are made glad ill the house of God. With mes sages of the ministrations of he Son of Righteousness shining in their hearts. From what one sees, tho impression grows that Tuscaloosa has a church. going peo- pie. Among them are to be noted learned and dgnifcd professors and promising and douty students of the Alabama uni Nersity. It should not be thought that though the conference is deeply engrossed ill its own peculiar educational projects and problems, there iS lack of interest In the eauca tional institutions of the state. The members of the conference, as good citizens of the state, regard with abiding interest avery phase of the work Of the diiNtisiNNt dllu Hple MlAH DlcAhurt every effort made to add to it's efficiency. Meth odists arc for education--not only for the ministry, but for all the people. 1t holds to the theory that the only real basis upon which to build a kingdom, whether tenn poral or spiritual, is cultivated mind q trained intellect. Christianity has nothing to fear from turning on the light--all the light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Hauan's Magnolia Balm,

,uud Not LyonMg Brooklyn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
ENSLEY ELKS HOLD MEMORIAL SESSION Solemn Services In Honor of Deceased Brothers WILL SUGG PASSES AWAY Joe Jackson, Negro. Is Killed By Claude and Jess Tetherow
 in Wylam-News of
 Ensley.
WILL SUGG PASSES AWAY

Ensley December 1.-( Special -The memorial exercises held [ by the local lodge of Eks. at their home on Ave nue E, were particularly solemn an impressive. The beautiful ceremonial hall was filled to it's capacity. many ladies being present. As the orsanist. Mrs. E. C. Goldsmith. played Beeth- ovens funeral march. the members filed in and took their respective places. The lodge exercises were con- ducted with solemnity. The royal male quartet added much to the ceremony by rendering several selections It's finished and beautiful rendition was a rare musical treat, indeed. Especial ly fine was the solo and chorus. We Shall Meet, but We Shall Miss Him."
 A feature was the showing of large picture of the deceased brothers on a screen by aid of a stereoptican.
 While the chaplain offered up prayer, the lodge room was in total darkness except a small star near the eeieeAt. hho cuIOSy uellNefeu DS Df. Crawford was an eloquent tribute to the dead and full of truths and sound morality to the living. After benedic- tion the lodge closed. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on Messrs. S. Alsop, A. H. Moore. J. H. Thomas, F. Thomas and Mrs. Goldsmith for the excellent music rendered, which added much to mi cCi Cixrnp 1f The attendance on these exercises was splendid tribute to the deceased mem Der and shows the attachment of the members of the order to its prin- ciples
 Will Suee Dead.
 Will Sugg, brother of Mayor D. r. Sugg, died last night after a long illness. The deceased has been a resi- dent of Ensley for number of years and was formerly employed at the steel plant in the open hearth depart ment. He was about 35 years of age and was q favorite with his many friends and associates. Generous to a falt and popular among his fellow workmen, his untmely end is sim cerely deplored by those who knew him. Besides Mayor Sugg, he leaves an aged widowed mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. The sympathy of the community is ex tended to the bereaved family. The services will be held at the family residence on Sixteenth street and Ave nue b, Rev. l.. A. Reagor and Rev. A. Crawford officiating. The follow ing gentlemen will act as pail bearers: John Morrison, George R. Byrum, W. T. Palmer, James Merriman, A. l.. Angwin have charge of the funera! arrangements. The interment will be at Oakland.
 Negro Is Killed.
 A negro named Joe Jacks son was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Record of Increase.

The records of the conference year will show gratifying increase in almost every particular. The net gain in members apparent in comparing the total numbers for 1906 and 1907, is but $40. The number received into the church during the year on profession of faith is 4512; by certifi- cate and otherwise, 4S94 total received, 9406. Evidently. the net increase of mem- bers for the year should be at least 3OO0 There certainly has been some vigorous pruning of church registers throughout North Alabama. or there has been some balling up of arithmetic. The district showing increase in members are Bir- mineham. net gain IT; Decatur, 499 Jas per. 339; Talladega, 946: total net gain for these four districts, 1901.
 The educational statistics are: Institu- tions of learning. 2 Birmingham and Ath- ems colleges); value of same. s225, GOO; pro- fessors. 26; students, S64.
 ". A. Pattillo of Birmingham is named as trustee of the educational loan fund. The following were named as trustees of Birmingham college, for three years: E. N. Glenn, S. L. Dobbs. J. s. Robertson, H. C. Howard, J. H. Leslie Cleric and A. W {. Smith of Birmingham: J. D. Brown of Sylacauga and Judge J. w. Shepherd of Jasper. lay. Trustees for Athens college: ]. B. Sargent F. w. Brandon. and J. C. Persinger, cleric; B. Gilreath of Birmlng- ham and T. M. Hobbs of Athens, lay.
 Following their custom. the lay dele gates to the conference held. during the week. meeting of the Laymen's associa- ton. and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: J. c. Lanier, pres- ident: E. J. Garrison, vice president Col. M J. Clements. secretary. Dr. S. C. Ia tum of Center was elected delegate to the Laymen's association meeting to be held in Chattanooga next April.
 Saturday Session.
 Perhaps tho most important matter tt come before tho conference at this ses sion xas hrouxht out yestEday, Nhex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
At Methodist Church.

In the Sunday services, interest natur- ally centers at the Methodist church. At o'clock, Dr. T. G. Slaughter, man held in highest esteem by all who know him, led the conference love feast. An occa- sion it was of precious fellowship for brethren of a common faith and cause. At Il o'clock Bishop Hendrix preached great sermon to a packed house, and at the conclusion of the sermon conducted the ordination service of deacons and elders. The deacons ordained are Solo, mon T. Daniel, William A. Hamric, Henry M. Hurst, Jackson w Lee, Champion s. Marable, William Marvin Mcdonald, Willis A. Sutton, James A. Thomson; Elders Eugene Binford, Walter B. Dra- per, John H. Harris. Marvin R. Hefn, William T. Haldridge, William R. How ell, John W. Ledbetter, Albert l.. Mathi- son, Louis A. Waits.
 In the afternoon at the Methodist church memorial service was held, as is the conference custom when a mem- Der dies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Car Service Stopped.

The service on the North Bessemer line was stopped this etenino fe- about three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
Saturday Session.

Perhaps tho most important matter to come before the conference at this ses- sion ~as hrouGht out yestsrday, xhsn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02
SC of Immortality.

Sc of Immortality.
 The only thing thus far occurring to cast sembance of shadow upon the con- ference proceedings is the trial of one of the conference members charged with immortality. When the name of M. M. Blaese was called, his presiding elder stated that there were complaints against him. Accordingly, these complaints were inquired into, resulting in specific charges and a trial by committee. This commit tee, after due deliberation, adjudged the accused guilty, as charged, accompanied by the sentence of deposition from the ministry and expulsion from the church The sentence was pronounced by the bishop.
 Eleven years ago, when the North Ala bama conference was in session at Tus- caloosa, a member of the conference was tried for a somewhat similar offense, and with the same result-depostion and ex- pulsion. It seems d sad fate that such should be the record of our present meet Ing here. Tuscaloosa must not conclude that the conference has this kind of work on hand at every session Indeed, this case, now disposed of, is the only one such that the conference has had to han dle since the session here in 1896 How ever while this unhappy case occurs 1t is advertisement of the fact that the North Alabama conference may be de- pended upon to hand out heavy penalty to the offender. Elsewhere, there may be disposition to cover up and slip over such monstrous impiety, but in North Ala bama the Methodist preacher who side steps is d doomed man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-02

StatiscaI Report. D. M. Glenn presented the statls .cal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
Explosion by Music.


One of the most dangerous of all eX-
plosives is black powder called iodlde
of nitrogen. When 1t is dry the slight
est touch will often cause it to explode
with great violence. There appears to
be certain rate of vibration which
this compound cannot resist In ex-
periments to determine the cause of
its extreme eXplosiveness some damp
iodide of nitrogen was rubbed on the
strings of bass viol. 1t Is known
that the strings Of such an instrument
will vibrate when those Of a similar
instrument having an equal tension are
played upon. In this case, after the
explosive had become thoroughly dry
upon the strings another bass viol was
brought near and the strings sounded
At certain note the iodide of nitro
gen on tile prepared instrument eX-
ploded. 1t was found that the eXplo-
sion occurred only when rate Of VI
bration of sixty second was COM
municated to the prepared strings. VI
bration of the G string caused an ex-
plosion, while that of the L string had
no effect.-Chicago Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
fro BE Continued
EffectuaIIv Suuelched.

The clerk in n dry goods store was
waxing sarcastic at the boarding
house table because the schoolteacher
said she was tired. II don't see how
YOU have the nerve to say that" he
said. you have snap Your hours
are short, and although you say you
have to look over papers in the even
ing, reckon you don't have to spend
much time on them. Then look at the
vacations You have-a week or two
at Christmas, another in the spring,
two or three days at Thanksgiving
time and then, the entire summer.
Look at me. have to work eight
hours every day, with only a half hour
at noon, and once in awhile l have to
put in an evening at the store when
they take inventory of stock. And my
vacation! l get the legal holidays,
two weeks in the summer and during
the hot months a half day off, and
heTyen knows what a good half day
does! Gee! Schoolteachers certainly
have cinch."
During this harangue the school
teacher listened carefully to the noise
he made while he talked. When he
finished she said sweetly: "Well, why
don't you become schoolteacher?
There's no law to prevent You that
know Of"
And the rest of the table grinned
audibly, while the clerk grabbed a
toothpick and went out.-New York
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
The whirlino pervishes.

Those spirits on the hunt for "sensa-
tons" in Constantinople will wish to
take in" the dervishes. The whirllng
clan have Il convenient convent on the
Grand Rue, where their circumnayign-
lions may be witnessed at 1870 O'clock
on Friday evening for the admission of
10 cents. This weird performance per-
sonities the solar system and is exactly
ordered in all its phases. After pre-
liminary circuits of the ring in single
file to the discordant accompaniment
of flute and tambourne the robed and
turbaned dcrvishes commence their
turning. With aims outstretched, the
right palm upward to beseech bless
ings, the left depressed to signify mer-
cy bestowed the head is bent upon the
right shoulder. The rapid revolving
upon the right heel is effected by en-
ploying the left toes as motive power.
AS the circling accelerates, the long
white skirts dilate until they stand out
stiff after the manner of the attenuated
garment of the premiere danseuse.
Very little space is allotted to each
priest. and it seems strange that there
are no collisions. The dance ceases In
an hour or so with the men exhausted.
Travel Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
a Crisis and q Craze.

There are two forces which cause
modern England to move-ra crisis and
craze. 1t is far less necessary to do
something that is graat, now in this
country than 1t is to dc letting that
will attract the attention of great
many. The circumstances might have
shadsa curious effect on the celebrated
of the past could they have delayed ex-
isting until now. For instance, Shake
spearc today would probably have had
to attempt TO swim the channel to sus.
tain the attention of playgoers, Crom-
well might have found it advisable to
take trips in ''navigable balloon" to
keep himself before the general public,
Garrick might have elected TO descend
from the skies in n parachute to adver-
tise himself satisfactorily, and 1t might
have been necessary for the beautiful
Duchess of Devonshire to maintain
her social reputation, to figure occa-
sionally in the divorce court. Motor
accidents, thefts of jewelry and Of
other property, fires and civil and Grim
inal actions are, of course. more impor-
tant elements in the building up and
maintaining of n reputation" among
us now than is mere excellence.-Lon.
don Truth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
Americas First Book.


The first book printed in America
was 1.-THE Eccale Espiritual Fara File
gar al Cielo" Spiritual Ladder For
Reaching Heaven. 1t was printed in
the City Of Mexico in the early part of
1881 by Juan Fabos on a press
brought from Europe by Fra julian de
Zumarraga, first bishop of Mexico. The
first attempt Mt a newspaper in Amer
len was the Mercurio Folante Drying
Mercury, Mexico, 1893. The first In
dian school was founded in 1924, and
Industrial schools for Indians date
back to 1913. Half n century before
our overland pony express was inau-
gurated there We're regular monthly
mails the length of Spanish-America-
from Paraguay to San Francisco, q
little matter of $500 miles."-M. A.
Lambug in Scottdale Independent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
. On the Dynamite Ships.

There is n service whose conditions
are little known to the outside world,
that of the men on the dynamite ships
that Turk in the shadow of Canvey is
land. 1t once happened that cargo
boat tool, fire near Canvey island. The
crew could not eXtinguish the flames,
the vessel had to be abandoned, .and
the tide carried her straight for the
dynamite ships. By a miracle the
blazing hulk steered safely between
them. But the tide turned, and with
ii back again she came. Another mir
acle and the floating inferno missed
them all n second time. A spark from
her blazing timbers, the least shock
from n collision and she had exploded
such mine as would have blown the
half of Essex into Ireland. She float
ed, Kissing and spluttering. down the
tideway and passed away, to burn her.
self to the waters edge beyond the
reach of dynamite. And the silent,
lonely men stayed unstirring at their
posts and twice saw the grave open
and close before them. = Army and
Navy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
"Absit omen," said Grenler softly.

WhatS that!
Latin for Il cop. You complained of
my want of nerve. Watch me now"
He halted the policeman and ques-
toned him about the locality, the di-
rcction of the roads, the villages on the
coast, He explained pleasantly that
he was a Londoner and an utter stran-
ger in these parts.
You are staying at the Grange
House, sir!' said the man in his turn
yes. Come here today, In fact"
Il saw YOU, sir. Is the gentleman
who drove you from Scarsdale staying
there too? met You on the road, and
lie seemed to know me-"
Grenier Silently mathematical his
carelessness. Policemen in rural York
shire we're not as common as police
men in oxford street. 1t was the same
man whom he had encountered hours
ago.
"oh, he is a doctor. Yes, he resides
in the Grange House"
You Won't find much room for a
party there, sir" persisted the consta-
bic. 81 don't remember the gentleman
at all. What is his name?"
"Dr. Williams. He is genial sort
of fe1low-nods to anybody. Take a
cigar. Sorry can't ask you to go up
and have n drink, but there is illness
in the place."
The policeman passed on.
Illness" he said, glancing at the
gloomy outlines Of the farm. How
many of 'em are in t. place, and who's
yon dark lookin' chap, wonder? My
but his face would stop clock!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
Everything In Pronortion.

For many weeks the irritable mer
chant had been riveted to his bed by
typhoid fever. Now he was GONZALES
cling. He clamored for something to
eat, declaring that he was starving.
Tomorrow you may have something
to eat" promised the doctor. The mer-
chant realized that there would be n
restraint to his appetite, yet he saw in
vision modest steaming meal placed
at his bedside.
Here is your dinner" said the nurse
next day as she gave the glowering pa
tient a spoonful OF tapioca pudding,
''and the doctor emphasizes that every
thing else you do must be in the same
proportion"
Two hours later the nurse heard n
frantic call from the bedchamber.
Nurse" breathed the man heavily,
II want to do some reading. Bring me
a postage stamp."-Harpers Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-25
Not Certain About rhat.

Mrs. Nerdisfis WAS enumerating hei
various ailments. II haven't kept tract
of all of en-" she said. "but one o.
the first things had was the lumbag,
in the small of my back. Then llat
the lnhuenzy awful bad. The mex
thing was the rheumatic. Since Their
I've had neuralgy, nervous headache
sore throat. Indigestion, II breaking
cut on my skin and ever so many other
pesky little troubles that can't re-
member"
ut would be an interesting list" said
her sympathlzins neighbor. why
didn't you take an inventory"
I'm not certain but what l did, an
swered Mrs. Nerdigris. 81 took ever
so many things. I'll try it If you thinl;
it'd help Inc, but unless it's very mild
l just know it won't stay on my STUN.
mick.'-YOuth's Companion.