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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Personal and General.

J. Furness Lee received a telegram this morning announcing the serious ill., ness of his sister and her husband MT and Mrs. Paul Johnson, who live in Sel- ma. MT. Lee, accompanied by his father left this afternoon for that place.
 Mrs. Krust and Miss Lathrop, who have been visiting Mrs. D. A. Echols for the past few days, have returned to their homes in Crown Point, Ind.
 MT. w. H. Riser has returned to his home in Milltown, Ala. after spending a few days in the city.
 The Eagles gave their minstrel show last night in the city hall at Pratt City meeting with much success in it's third presentation. There was a large au- dience.
 Rev. J. H. Longcrier will attend the Southern Baptist convention in Richmond Va next week. Mir. Longcrier expects to be absent from the city about ten days.
 Pat Cleburne camp, United Confederate veterans, held an interesting meeting to- night al the city hall.
 Dr. Hogan, young dentist from Bir- mingham. has accepted a position with Dr. W w McTyeire, and will be at his office for the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
CHARGED WITH SELLING MINORS
Whisky, Dispenser overton of Madison County Is Placed Under $500 Bond.

Huntsville, May 0.-tspeeial.)-D D. Overton. Madison count dispenser, has been arrested on two charges of selling whisky to minors and has given bond for three hundred dollars in each case. The complaints were made by Mrs. Laura Wilson and George Casteel both of Dal- las, and as witnesses for the prosecution they cite their minor sons, Pete Wilson and Ed Casteel.
 The new dispensary law is very strict against the sale of whisky to minors, and it appears that though Overton may not be personally guilty of the alleged of fense. he Is responsible if the sale was made in the establishment over which he has charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
GETTING READY ID
 MAKE THE DIRT FLY
A, B. & A. Will Soon Have Big
 ShoveIs Working
NEGRO DIVES TO HIS DEATH
Attempted Dramatic Feat at Blue Lake and Was Unable to Swin-Other General News of Bes-
 semer.
semer.

Bessemer, May 10.-(special. 1.-The At lanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad Is making great headway on the tempor- ary trestle now being erected for the use of tram cars for putting in the thirty foot fill, from Feeders Gap to Berl1ley ave- nue. The mammoth steam shovel will be in operation within the next few days Earth that is removed from the high DOT ton of the gap will be brought down on this temporary trestle in small dump cars and used in making the fill The cut through Reeders Gap will be 100 feet wide. The great amount of work all ready accomplished is decided indication of the activity at the Bessemer end of the line. It will only be a short while before large forces are put to work in constructing the roadbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
FAIRY QUEEN" A SUCCESS.
Local Talent of the Two Decaturs
 Show Much Merit.

Decatur, May 1O.-(Special)-A large and highly appreciative audience greeted the Fairy Queen" an operetta presented by the best musical talent of the two Decaturs at the Byceum theatre last night.
 The production was far above the usual amateur productions. and the audience was more than pleased as was demoD. strated by the hearty applause.
 The production was given under thf auspices of the Junior Aid society of thu First Methodist church for the benefit of the organ fund of that church. It was under the direction of Mrs. Annie Anton of Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
MULGAY ROAD ID BE IMPROVED AT ONCE EnsIey Commercial Clubs Work Already Bearing Fruit TRIP TAKEN OVER ROUTE Employees of Tennessee Company Are Organizing a Tennessee Club"
 Other News of the
 Steel City.
TRIP TAKEN OVER ROUTE

Ensley, May 10.-(Special)-T first ef- fort of the Ensley Commercial club in it's work of boosting" the city has borne fruit in the promised early building of first class macadamized road from Ems ley to Mulgay, the new mines being op ened by the Birmingham Iron company about eight miles west of the city. That this improvement means much for the future of Ensley in it's onward march of progress is now no longer a matter of conjecture and speculation, but is as much a reality as things get to be in this workaday world of men and things. The road will be completed in the short space of a few months the distance be- tween the two places shortened from two hours, with the roads in their present condition, to thirty-five minutes, and the merchants and business men of Ensley will reap the benefits in trade and closer business relations with the town of Null gay.
 Two members of the Jefferson county Board of Revenue, MT. Job Going and MT. Dickey, accompanied by MT. Joe Hill, county road supervisor came to Ensley this morning, where they were met by the committee of the Commercial club, con sstlng of former Mayor N. w. Scott, J. c. Jordan and w. l.. Settle, and the party proceeded to make the trip from Ensley to Mulgay for the purpose of Investigating the condition of the road between the two places and to arrange plans for it's im- provement.
 Owing to recent rains the road was found to be in fearful condition, it ire auently being necessary for all hands to get out that the teams might pull out of the mud, and sometimes in going down into the dtches and gulleys the members of the Board of Revenue found it neces- sary to cast dignity aside and assist in the task of keeping the vehicles uppermost
 After returning to Ensley MT. Going and MT. Diclley stated to the committee of the Commercial club that they would recommend to the Board Of Revenue that work be started on the improvement of the road at once. and give it as their opinion that no time would be lost in do- ing so. The county engineer will be sent along the route for the purpose of stalk ing out a right of way, and grading on the road will be commenced not later than June 1.
 The Commercial club deserves much credit for the prompt manner in which it has brought this matter to so success full a conclusion. There is not the least doubt that otherwise the Mulgay road would not have been attended to so quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
NEW CHURCH IN MERIDIAN.
Meridian Railway Company Begins the
 Construction of $40,ooo Shops.

Meridian, Miss, May O.-(Speeial) 1.-The West End Presbyterian church congrega- tion this afternoon sold their present church building and lot and purchased another lot on which they will erect one of the handsomest church buildings in the city.
 The Meridian Light and Railway com pany today began work on the eonstrue- ton of their new forty-two thousand dol lar combination barn and machine shops The building is to be constructed under the direct supervision of General Man ager Patterson, and is expected to be ready for occupancY by September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Dies Doino the Hioh Dive Stunt.

Peg Leg" Charles Cunningham, a well known negro, met untimely end in the waters of Blue Lake park yesterday afternoon. This park was formerly known as the old rock quarry pond but had re- gently changed hands, and is being used as a resort for colored people. Peg Leg, . accompanied by his brother and several other men visited the park yesterday aft ernoon, and Peg decided that he should like to duplicate the Speedy" high dive feat with the result that he crawled up on the platform and dived off.
 The water at the place where the plat form is erected is quite deep, and being unable to swim the negro sank before assistance reached him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
cENTREvILLE's NEW SCHOOL.
S7ooo Subscribed on New Building
 Assess Lands of Bibb County.

Centreville, May 10.-(Special)- now seems that Centreylle will in the near future have a nice new school building. Arrangements have been made for tho purchase of the beautiful lot and citizens of this community have subscribed about 5000 for the erection of the building. It is hoped that the town can secure s10,OoO building for the school
 The state tax commissioners arrived here today and will confer with the mem bers of the board of county commissioners concerning the assessment of taxes for Bibb county. As the land of this county is already being given in at much higher value than most counties of the state 1t is not thought that the tax commissioners will ask for any higher assessments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Personal and General,

The Woodmen of the World gave an en- joyable trolley ride to East Lake this evening, and the special cars provided for the purpose were crowded with the members of the order and their friends
 Mrs. Gus Levy of Selma. who has been spending the past two weeks with Mrs. Sam Lefkovits, returned home today.
 Dr. G. R. Lewis spent today in Warrior on business.
 Robert, Jp is the name given the little fellow born to MT. and Mrs. Robert Jen- kins yesterday.
 Harold Rogers and Lint Orton left for Gadsden today to spend tomorrow and Sunday.
 Miss Fanjette Davitt of Tunnell Hill Ky, is visiting Mrs. J. F. Gallagher, on Sixth avenue.
 Emery Herring, a 16-year-old boy of Connellsvile. was taken to Birmingham yesterday and lodged In the county jail on a charge of criminal assault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
B. R. T. Considers Disputed Claims.

Atlanta. May 10.-The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen in convention here to- day continued the consideration of dis puted claims which was begun yester- day. This work, the most arduous of any before the convention, is likely to consume several days additional. The campaign for the next meeting place in- creases in ardor, Des Moines. la. ap- parently leading. Chicago today appeared in the race and with Louisville and Cos lumbus, O., Is making the contest q warm one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Awarded $1oo Damages.

In the city court of Bessemer today, in the case of E. L. Crowley vs. the West ern Union Telegraph company, seeking damages for the non-delivery of a mes sage, verdict was returned awarding the plaintiff $100. The plaintiff alleged that the Telegraph company failed to deliver d message relative to death in his fam fly the message having been delayed be- tween Birmingham and Berry station
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Farming at a standstiII.

Guntersville, May O-(Special)- farming interests of this section are at a standstill on account of the daily down. pour. Crops are very backward and without immediate fair weather and chances for continued planting and culti- vation must be the shortest in years. The Tennessee river Is rising and is beginning now to flood the low lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
EnsIey Attractions.

The next attraction at the Ensley opera house will be presented about May 27, 1907. under the auspices of the new Ten nessee club, "A Country Kid" It Is a beautiful rural drama, dealing with life in and near the city of Chicago. This attraction promises to be one of the best ever seen in the city. One of the beet features of the play will be the musical part. A great number of tickets have already been sold.
 The cast has already been selected and rehearsals are being held at the opera house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Merchants Expect Good Trade.

The merchants of Bessemer in aIl lines are looking forward to a good Saturdays business tomorrow. Woodward Iron Com pany, Sloss mines. the Little Pipe Shop and the fire brick yard will pay off, and as these plants employ a large number of men, it means a good day for the Besse- mer merchants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Club Holds Meeting.

The Ensley Commercial club held a well attended meeting tonight at the city hall. Various matters of a public nature and the permanent organization of the club were discussed. President Meade was in the chair and Secretary Hummer was at the desk. J. c. Jordan reported for the committee appointed at the last meeting to take up with the Board of Revenue the improvement of the Null gay road.
 Several new members were added to the roll and quite neat sum was realized from the payment of dues.
 The papers necessary for the incorpora- tion of the club will be filed in the pro- bate judges office by the committee ap- pointed for that purpose within the next few days.
 The proposition of building a clubhouse was discussed to some extent, the con- sensus of opinion and the recommenda- tion of the committee being that the amount of $10000 be raised among the members of the club for this purpose. President Meade read a list of forty-one members who have agreed to subscribe $100 each A committee was appointed to confer with MT. Crawford Perkins in ref erence to handling his Industrial His tory of Ensley." The club will meet again next Friday night, and as this will prob ably be the most important meeting, all members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Fiourino on Power pIant.

The chief mechanical engineer of one of the largest electrical machinery plants in the country was in Bessemer today eonferring with Alderman OiGara, mem ber of the street and light committee, with reference to the proposed power plant. Before the next meeting of the City Council, which occurs on the 21st inst, Alderman O'Gara will be in pos session of figures as to the cost of erect ing suitable plant for lighting the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Mexican Textile Mills Combine.

San Antonio. Tex. May 1O.-A special to the Express from Monterey. Mex, says: A combination of the textile mills of the state of Coahula and Nueva Leon. with a holding company capitalized at $2O,0OOO0O, is being negotiated. The twelve large mills, most of them in the state of Coahuila are embraced in the project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
REcovERS STOLEN CHECKS. Robbers of Adams Safe Leave Them On Road-EIkins Guilty of Assault.

Gadsden, May 10-(Special)-J M Adams, whose store and safe was blown up by robbers at Keener some weeks ago, has recovered s40O in checks which were stolen at the time The checks were found along the track of the Alabama Great Southern railroad near the scene and were in a fairly good condition. None of the money, which amounted to $60O has ever been recovered.
 Willis Elkins, who has been on trial in the city court, was found guilty of as- sault with intent to murder Buck Holder field at Mountainboro several months ago. Elklns shot Holderfield from ambush and later tried to kill Holderfeld and his en- tire family. Elllins is under indictment for several other offenses and belongs to the gang of outlaws who have been a terror to that community for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Death of II. c. Rice.

Montgomery, May 0-(SpeciaL)-H. c. Rice. who was buried here yesterday, was an old Confederate soldier. formerly a resident of Birmingham. He passed away at the home of N. w. Blue, also well known in the Magic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Farm Work Greatly Retarded.

Vernon. May (Special)-The recent continued heavy rains for some weeks have greatly retarded farming operations and the outlook for a good crop Is not at all promising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Girard Will Hear the Rev. Lawrence.

Girard, May 10.-(Special.)-At a meet ing last night of prohibition advocates committee was appointed to invite the Rev Brooks Lawrence of Birmingham to come to this city and make an address in the interest of the prohibition movement. He is state superintendent of the Anti Saloon league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
BUSINESS MEN DOWN
 ON NEW LOAN TAX
Selma Commercial Association
 Writes to Administration
LAW CAUSES MUCH LOSS
Many Plans for investment By Foreign Capital Have Been Withdrawn. Mrs. Robertson Has Valuable
 Mexican War Relic.

Selma, May 1O-( ecial.)-Pursuant to the instructions of the Selma Commercial and Industrial association given at it's meeting Tuesday night, the following let ter has been addressed by the committee appointed to draft it, to the governor, lieutenant governor and members of the legislature of Alabama:
 At its meeting in this city, May ', the Commercial and Industrial association ap- pointed committee to prepare and trans init to the governor lieutenant governor and representatives, suitable resolutions voicing it's views concerning recently enacted law (bill No. 334-H. GID, entitled, An act to provide for the revenue of the state by requiring all foreign corpora tions authorized to do business in this state under the laws of the state of Ala bama, to pay an annual franchise tax" In accordance with which we beg to place before you the following:
 Resolved, That bill No. 33+-H Gil, be so modified as to relieve said foreign corporations of the additional tax imposed by it. Already the state of Alabama has felt the bad results of this bill more keenly than any legislation which has been enacted in the past decade in the history of the state. For a number of years foreign capital has seemed re- sponsive to the inducements offered for investment in Alabama, while the bill as recently passed has served to stop all corporations from investments on the basis that we are now operating under. Many of these with matured plans for in vestments in the state have withdrawn them solely as a result of the passage of said bill; thereby causing losses, and in many cases great hardships on indi- viduals as well as retarding industrial de- velopment which has in recent years set in. The state has not reached that con dition of independence where 1t can con- tinue it's progress and prosperity with out the aid to it's industrial and commer- cial growth afforded by foreign capital, since many of our largest and most lm- portant enterprises are now dependent upon this source of support.
 1t is. therefore, urged that this bill be so modified as to eliminate these adverse features which operate to discourage the influx of foreign capital Respectfully submitted, J. B. ELLIS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
THE NEGLECTED ELTON CEMETERY

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
To oroanize Tennessee Club.

The various employees of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company are considering the organization of ''Tennes- see Club" to be devoted to the enter tainment of it's members and guests. Some time ago quite a number of them met in one of the offices of the steel mill, discussed the matter in general way, decided that such an organization was very desjrable, in fact, almost neces- sary. and appointed committees for the purpose of formulating plans for flu ture consideration. It is the sentiment of those interested in the movement that such an organization will cause the employees in the various departments, by means of social intercourse, to come to know each other better, take more inter est in their fellow workers, and create an esprit de corps, which. heretofore, seems to have been lacking. The next meeting will be held in the timekeeper' 5 office next Monday night, May 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Hauan's Magnolia Balm,

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11

The best haIf-tone cuts are made by the Gawk Engraving company. Aae HeE-.d HuiIdino.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Leander J. Bryan Dead.

tAfter a severe illness lasting about SIX
 Feeks, a result of cancer of the stomach,
 >apts Leander J. Bryan, one Of Mont 'ofhery's best known and most respected Itlzens. died at his home at Highland Erik, 1o2 Plum street. this morning at ll:SO fclock Owing to the serious nature of Ais sickness and to his facilitated condi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Miss Johnson Dies at Phcnix citv.

Phenix City, May 1O.-tSpecial )-Miss Vara Johnson. aged Is years, daughter of Mrs. Cora Johnson. and popular young girl, died last night after an ill., ness of eight weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
S16, GOO, GOO Gain in Public
 Carriers Assessments

tion brought about by advanced years, bis death was not nneXpected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-29
Your Mothe1, Do Not Forgef

To manifest an interest in whatever
interests or amuses her.
To seek her comfort and pleasure in
all things before your own.
Not 10 forget that though she is old
and wrinkled, she stin loves pretty
things.
To make her frequent. simple presents
and to be sure that they are appropriate
and tasteful.
To remember that she is still a girl at
heart so far as delicate little attentions
are concerned.
To give her your fun confidence and
never 70 DO anything which you think
she would disapprove.
To make her a partaker. so far as
your dinerent ages will permit IN all
your pleasures and recreations.
TO ift all the burdens you can from
/ shoulders that have grown stopped In
"alung upon and working for you.
Never 20 Intimate by word or deed
that your world and hers are different,
20 her.
To treat her with the unvarvinr
courtesy and difference YOU accord 10
those who are above you in rank or
position
To study her tastes and habits her
llkeS ana disikes, and cater 10 them as
Tar as possible In an Unobstrusive wav
10 bear patiently with all her pecIl-
haridcs or inflrmities OF temper or dis
posltlon, which may be the result OF a
| life OF care and toll
To remember that her lie is u,onoto-
nous compared with yours and To take
her 10 some suitable place OF anause-
ment. or for a little trip TO the conn
try, or 10 the city. n your home is a
| TIE country, as frequently as possible
Success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-29
A Hint or Two
AHeHf tie SfoUe

Nowadays most persons use gas
ranges. in the summer at least How
many know that a tin OF water should
always be kept in the oven2 This Lre-
vents too great dryness and facilitates
the cooking. If when baking this same
oven should grow too hot, replace the
ordinary tin OF warm or hot water with
a basin OF ice water. This VIII cool the
oven. and the steam which rises from
the water Will prevent the contents from
burning Beside the range keep always
a bowl of vinegar and water. to pre-
vent the smell Of cooking from spread
ing through the house.
There are. on the other hand. many
who use coal always. no matter how
not the weather. An economical hint
for them will not come amiss in these
days Of high coal bills. II the fuel be
placed in a dry and airy place II will
burn much better than II placed IN a
close, badly ventilated cellar. Coal
whether hard or soft. that Is excluded
from the air soon gets rid Of the gas
which II contains, and the absence OF
this renders II more wasteful when
burned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-29
Summer Laundry Notes

A thin dress may be clean but rather
himsy in appearance from frequent
wearings. By dampening the dress on
the wrong side with a weak solution
OF water in which there is a little gum
arabic, ironing while damp. the dress
Will look like new OK gall boilA5 I-,
water will set all colors in delicate
prints A weak solution OF u1llristic
acid IN rinsing water will restore faded
blues Iron red material on the wrong
Side, and dry brown fabrics and deli
cate prints IN the shade. Pink fades
a dirty white; IL can be revived WITH
diamond dyes in the rinsing water.
Wash deicate-colored goods, rinse
and starch at the same time. never leav-
ing any piece in the water 10 fade
White goods can be whitened by boil
ing IN I've water, and Il is one OF the
most reliable methods. II should be
used with little bOraX, and the goods
must be rinsed many times It takes
something powerful to remove yellow
or dlngy stains from white material,
and IL IS seldom that mild bleaches
have any effect upon yellow linen.