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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
Personal and General.

w, M. Wood, secretary of the Ensley Land company left today for Nashville, Tenn, where he will meet the remains of Capt. J. W. Baker, who died sud denly in New York Sunday last. Tho interment will take place In Nashville, where the deceased formerly resided
 The laying of the bitulithic pavement along Avenue D is progressing rapidly. Several blocks have been laid and pre- sent fine appearance. It Is understood the pavement to Thirtieth street will be brought before the city council at its next meeting.
 William Walters, an old veteran of the civil war, who was formerly a risi- dent of Tuxedo, left today for Dayton, O., to enter the old soldiers home.
 The regular monthly conference of the Baptist church will be held tomorrow night at o'clock at the church. A full attendance of the church membership Is requested as business of much i'm portance will be brought before the meeting.
 Mrs. M. NJ. Johnson left this morning for two months visit to her parents and other relatives at Eufaula, Ala.
 Col. W. T. Hendon of Marion, Ala, is the guest of his son, Dr. W. T. Hen don, on Avenue G. Col. Hendon Is In the city on business.
 MT. and Mrs. McPike, Charles McPike, W. J. Kennedy and family extend their heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness extended them during their recent bereavement.
 N w. Scott and daughter, Ethel, are visiting friends fin Florence Ala
 Misses Louisa and Ella May Arch l. bald of Birmingham are visiting Miss Bessie Morrison at Palmer Terrace.
 Dr. NJ A. Kirkland left today for a few davs' visit to Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
FAILED TO AGREE
 IN UPTAlN CASE
MARTIN D. THRAsHER SENT TO THE PENlTENTIARY-A MAN COSTS FEDERAL COURT SOME WORRY AND SMILES.

We can't agree" was the verdict | handed down by the jury in the case of w. Uptain, who was on trial Monday and yesterday before Judge Hundley in the United States court for violating the revenue laws. The argument was con cluded and went to the jury early morn ing. After arguing among themselves all day the jury filed back into the court room at 5:3O and reported that it was impossible for them to come to an agree ment.
 Uptain was charged with removing spirituous liquors from a government dis tlllery without paying the revenue. The distllery belonged to the firm of Barnes &Uptain and was located in Etowah county. The case is one of the oldest on the docket, having been filed since 1901. It was argued once before Judge Jones, and has been held up soinoe on demur- Ter. The demurrers were recently over ruled.
 In the case of Martin D. Thrasher, who plead guilty to applying postal funds to his own use, the defendant was sen fenced to serve eighteen months in the Atlanta penitentiary and a fine of s124O Thrasher was formerly postmaster at Brookside, and the evidence showed that he had used the postoffice funds to spec ulate on cotton futures. The fine Is equal to the time given him in the penitentiary, and in case he can't pay 1t his time will be doubled
 l.. c, Johns. gray haired and of hum mia Hrct tha Izt ,r worry, then made everybody smile, even the great dispenser of justice himself, and was given forty eight hours in which to ruminate In the rock. Johns was witness in the case of Mardis Brothers He hung around the courtroom all day but failed to appear the psychological moment. He was finally rounded up and returned to the courtroom leaning upon the arm of the marshal The min ute the couple walked into the room eV- erybody looked and then litter passed around, for Johns had developed the idea that the floor was trying to fly up and hit him and was lodging in circles to get out of the way. His forehead and the left side of his face was badly bat tered and covered with blood which made him look as if he had Just taken a trip through sausage machine
 Judge Hundley ordered him to walk around and face the bench which he did after shifting most of the furniture in the room. At the bar of Justice he said he had been around the court room all day and admitted straying off for few minutes but denied the allegation that he was intoxicated Judge Hundley couldn't agree with him. saying, "I might say you were judiciouslly drunk" and then gave him forty-eight hours In which to secure a new start
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
FAIR GROUNDS ARE
 GETTING IN TRIM
VULCAN WILL BE PAINTED AND OTHERWISE MADE ATTRACTIVE. OF GROUNDS.

They are making fine progress al the fair grounds getting everything in shape for the Alabama state fair, which opens its gates October for an eight-day sea son. The track is being graded and drain and ditches dug along the side. the buildings are being painted and cleaned, the fences are being whitewashed, and m general the enclosure Is being made ready for the crowds. An astonishing amount of work has already been done, and the fair grounds have already put on an appearance of neatness With ten days more the bulk of the work will have been finished, but the force will be kept on the grounds up to the opening day. There is no doubt about everything being in it's place several days before the open ing,
 Contract was let today for the brushing up of Vulcan The big iron man will have his joints cemented, and will be given q coat of steel gray paint, of which he stands very much in need. In addl- tion it is likely that a cement base will be laid for the big fellow to stand upon, and all trace of the scaffolding and crane by which he was erected at the fair grounds will be removed. Even old friends of Vulcan will hardly recognize the iron man when he gets on his best clothes.
 A feature of the work of preparation IS the immense amount of gravel being used to make the open spaces where crowds will gather mud-proof and waterproof. Several wagons are kept busy all day hauling the chert and from the paddock to the end of the grand stand, and from the fartherest entrance to the end Of the Curve" the roadways are being treat ed to a heavy coating. Rain or shine will make little difference with the footing. An artistic touch is added here and there by flower beds, making the grounds un- usually attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
BIG STILL RAIDED
 IN MARION COUNTY
Moonshiners Flee In Every Direction, and Only Two Are Caught
 By Officers.

Marion county had one of its most fourishing industries destroyed day or two ago, the industry being wild cat dstillery which was captured by Chief Deputy United Marshall Gordon Ashley. Deputy Collector w Chenault, D.. P. Iumsford and ]. R. Godsey, while talk ing a stroll through that country. It was q double still made of copper, and also had a copper pan. Two alleged moon- sinners were captured and taken to Jas per. where they made bond for $300. The men are w. l.. Williams and Tom Authur
 The still was very near the Mississippi line, being twenty-five miles northwest of Bear creek It was located In a gulch and about as far from civilization as it is possible to get in the United States. From all appearances 1t had been in operation for sometime.
 The officers were spotted before they could reach the still, which caused the woods to be filled with fleeing moon- sinners One man picked up a keg and sprang onto a mule then tore out down the gulch, while seven others went up the hills In all directions Two others were slow on the getaway and were bounced upon by the revenue officers. All of the others escaped.
 The spot where this still was located was very near the place where Deputy Marshal Jeff Warren. of Mississippi, killed Huse Vines several years ago. Warren was acquitted
 Danntv Marshal Ashley brought back a bottle of the product of the still, which was dropped by one of the fugi- tives. It is of whitish color and of a very poor quality. Quite lot of beer was also captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
NEW MOVE MADE IN
 TIDEWATER MATTER
I've New Companies IncorpO-
 rated Locally
OUTLINE OF THE PLANS
New York and Philadelphia Men Asso- ciated With ]. M. Dewberry In Big terprise-Franchlses Re-
 gently Transferred. <

The latest local development in the maneuvers of the one-time Tidewater De- velopment company came to light yester- day when incorporation papers were filed in the office of the probate court for the Birmingham Gulf Railway and Naviga- ton company. and the Birmingham and Gulf Construction company.
 It will be remembered that several weeks ago the announcement was made that the Birmingham Gulf Railway and Navigation company had taken over the Tidewater franchises from Gadsden to Tuscaloosa and would expend $11 900 coo in developments immediately.
 This is the first time, however, that ,-le men behind the movement have been made known. They are Robert B. More head and Charles II. silliman of New York, and Joseph A. Vandergrift of Phil adelphia.
 The registered capital for the construc- ton company Is only $100,OOo but this will be greatly increased shortly as will also the stock of the railway and navigation company, which Is only set at s3000
  the articles of interpretations
 The Birmingham and Gulf Construction company, capital $1cO,OoO proposes to ac- quire, construct, equip and operate rail roads, propelled by steam or electricity, to operate steamboats, navigation lines, factories, canals, terminals, refining plants, gas and electric works. The incof- porators are Charles H. Silliman, New York City; Robert B. Moorhead, New York city; and Joseph A Yandergrift, Philadelphia.
 The Birmingham Gulf Railway and Navigation company, capital s3Ooo pro- DOCS to acquire and operate railroads and railways, state and interstate, and do d general freight and passenger business. The officers are J. M Dewberry, Brm- ingham, acting president; Joseph A. Van- dergrift Philadelphia, general manager. and Forney Johnston, Birmingham, coun- sel.
 Both companies will have principal of- fees in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
POPE'S ENCYCLICAL.
Document Sets Forth That Modernism
 Endangers the Church.

Rome, September 1.-The Osservatore Romano, organ of the Vatican, today is- sued an important encyclical of Pope Plus x on Modernism" which really is a completion of his recent syllabus. The document sets forth that modernism lis a serious danger to the church, refers In detail of the various features of modern ism, condemns 1t as dangerous to phil osophy faith, theology, history, criticism and reforms and comes to the conclusion that modernism is a synthesis of all heresy and must logically lead to atheism.
 The encyclical makes the following pro visions:
 1. The teaching of philosophy, positive theology, etc., is to be carried on in the church, schools and universities, but in a catholic spirit.
 g. Modernisms are to be removed from professorships and the direction of edu- oational institutions.
 B. The clergy and faithful are not to be allowed to read modernist publications.
 4. A committee of censorship Is to be established In every diocese to pass upon the publications which the clergy and faithful shall be permitted to read.
 s. The encyclical of the late Pope Leo XIII, prohibiting the clergy of the Ro- man church resuming the direction of publications without their bishops per mission and providing for suprvision of the work of ecclesastical writers, is con firmed.
 G. Ecclesiastical congresses. except on rare occasions, are prohibited
 T. A council Is to be constituted in every diocese to combat modern errors.
 We make cuts any Size-IaWk En-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
PYTH|ANS READY
 FOR CONVENTION Steel City Lodge Plans to Re-
 Ceiye Guests ARE TORN DOWN Eyesores In Ensley@ Will Make Room for More Modern Structures.
 Personal and General
 News of EnsIey.
BUILDINGS ARE TORN DOWN

Ensley September 17.-(Special.) Steel City Lodge No. 19O, Knights of Pythfas, met tonight at their castle hall on Nineteenth street. The com mittee on arrangement for the Pythian convention to be held in the city hall on September 24 made their final report. All the details havesbeen made and the programme arranged. The convention will be composed of delegates from all the Pythian lodges in Jefferson and Walker counties who meet for the pur- pose of advancing the cause of Pyth- ianism in these counties. A number of prominent members of the order will be present, including Grand Chancellor Sol Block of Mobile, who will make an address,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
Buildings Torn Down.

The frame buildings on the corner of Avenue E and Seventeenth street are being torn down. The city council at recent meeting condemned them and in compliance with the order they are being removed. These buildings were among the first erected in the early de- Velopment of Ensley but have outlived their usefulness and for some time have been an eyesore to the town. It is said a handsome brick building will be erect ed in their stead, as the corner they occupy is one of the most prominent in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
Wife Cuts Her Husband.

fight occurred this afternoon on Seventeenth street. between a negro named Jack Crenshaw and his wife, Lula. in which Jack got the worst of the argument. As usual, another wom- an figured in the case. Lula expressed her dfspleasure by using knife on Jack to such an extent that he had to be moved in an ambulance. In ad- dition to other wounds he received a deep cut across the thigh. He was car ried to Dr. Hendon, who sewed up his wounds. Lula was arrested by Officers White and Crenshaw and lodged in the city jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
"Wireless PoIicemen."

Chicago, September 17-A special to the Tribune from San Francisco says: To make every policeman in the city & wireless telegraph station that can be called from central at any moment Is the hope of Assistant City Electrician Parmenter. He would have each pa trolman carry a small compact appa- ratus in his pocket with the receiving fixture on his helmet. Parmenter is working on the idea now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
Ready to Test New Tube.

New York, September 1.-The pas senger car which is to inaugurate the under river traffic between Manhattan and Queens borough has been lowered into the north tube of the Belmont tun- nel. A big crowd at the Long Island City terminal cheered when t( car moved off. It was announced that the car would not be run through the tube for several days. although 1t Is possible that If the power can be applied the car will make test trip today or to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
CHILD scALDED TO DEATH.
A Negro Woman Lets Her Baby Fall
 Into a Pot

Meridian. Miss, September 17.-(Specal) The infant of Frank Gowdy, a negro llv- ing a few miles north of Meridian, met death in a pot of boiling water Monday The child fell into the boiling water and was so badly scalded that it died a few minutes after being rescued by it's mother. who was close by engaged in washing clothes. The woman was badly scalded in trying to rescue her child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
NOTICE.
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala. on Wednesday, Or- tober 2, 1907, at 10 o'clock a. m. for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting.
 Transfer books will close at p. m. Tuesday, September 10 1907, and reopen at 10 a. m. Thursday. October 3, 1907.
 R. D. LANKFORD, Secretary, September 8. 1907. 9-3-to-lo-l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
Union of Methodists.

London, September 1.-The Methodst5 new connection, the United Methodist Free church and the Bible Christian Methodist church. will be formally merg- ed into one organization this week under the name of the United Methodist church. Each of the uniting bodies is an off-shoot of the Wesleyan Methodist church. The ne combination will have a membership of 190.0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
along pretty much the same line. Here is what he says:

along pretty much the same line. Here is what he says:
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The church as an institution is the prin- cipal sponsor for the cause of prohibit tion. and therein lies the greatest danger to the people should prohibition succeed. The history of the past has shown that 1t is not safe for fanaticism, under the guise of religion, to attain power ana authority. Encouraged with success In prohibiting the sale of liquor there is no telling to what extent ecclesiasticism would further curtail the liberties of the people. Already we have on our statute books sabbatarian laws that are in direct violation of the constitutional rights of the people To enact Sunday observance laws Is in direct contravention to the constitution. as that instrument express ly forbids any governmental recognition of any religion. and it is a fragrant inJus- tice for anyone believing In any particu- lar religion to coerce or force another to observe any religious custom or belief The belief in the Sabbath as holy day Is merely doctrinal and no dogma should be incorporated into the law of a free people.
 The evil results of liquor are very much exaggerated by temperance zealots-that is relatively. True. intemperance works great deal of harm in the world. But not only intemperance in drink. The in temperance of lust works more evil than strong drink. The drug habit is produc- ing as many physical wrecks as the demon of rum, but in a more subtle, re- fined way.
 The prohibitionists' process of reasoning is illogical To use their method of deduo- ton from false premises, one could pro ceed to condemn nearly everything per taining to modern life. Because so many lives are lost annually on the railroads therefore railroads should be suppressed and a return made to the overland stage. And so on throughout the whole realm of human activity.
 A really wise people will refuse to go to the extreme of prohibiting the sale of beverages, but will work for sane and proper regulation of the traffic.
 WILLIS M. ANDREWS
 Birmingham. September II, 1907.
 1895 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
J ARpER D. GULLErT
 yfce-P Secy-Treas PhilipSOn-Harper Clothing Co.
JOHN D. GULLETT,

Birmngham's newest and finest mans store will be ready to show their complete lines of high-clasS Clothing, Furnishings and Hats on or about Tuesday, October Fourteenth. The display, the store and it's service will in every way merit the attention of Ala bama s most discriminating men. It will embody all that is new and modern in equipment and all that is fashionable in apparel of the sort that Well-dressed men care to wear; In short, we hope to give to Birmingham a store that the city and it's people can and will be proud of-a store that will in every way measure up to any metropolitan standard; and,
 We ask the support and appreciation of Birmngham's buying public from this standpoint. We are exclusive representa- tives for Ely Meyer and M. c. Simon, the worlds finest clothes makers, of Rochester, N. Y. Their label in garments will mean "Ouality,"' .'Character' and ''Style''
 Our formal opening will take place shortly, the exact date of which we will announce later
 We shall esteem it an honor as well as a pleasure to welcome you
 at Nineteen Hundred and Two Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
SEE STATE FAIR FAD"

Privileges and concessions now on sale. First come first serv- ed; no favorites. Office at Fair Grounds. No contracts made over telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18

Remember, best Oysters, raw and on half shell, at ORIS'S PLACE, beginning Saturday; 25c a dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18

A full supply of Horses and Mules now on sale at the Ter minal Stock Yards, Second ave. and 27th street. Haynes-Donahoo Horse and
 Mule Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
HOG FEED

Cheap Oats at Veitch 6 Ryan 2413-15>First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18

We make cuts any size-Gawk En- graving company.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30

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waiting T.. ,al,u'a,,fhc ,0-tr,.
m>-,,t. ,htrk.ug ,uir 80 the
KING and az the url l lowed. |
instantly thrust both hands
between the curtains. following
the flowers a- the. We're passed
IN ara-pcd the bouquet
firmly round the ~t.t base ot
the pyramid and pulled It out
hcto,erh, hidden man who had
received 1t knew that j, had
not been withdrawn hv his
confederate |, wa, all over
IN second and | had the
houque, Also | had .dcu,i-
fed the man vhu pushed II
through the curtains of the
float though which among
the rHcnt. or twenty-five CON
ccalci bearers had taken It
from Lm | could not tell
Whether my act had been wise
ur foolish. ii WAS done. and the
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
CHAPTER xxx.
The Hand Under the Curtains

1IkE q dream the three day
passed. tur not q dream at
peace t.r that / lost with
The echo Of the Virgin
music and the fragrance Of her
lilies. D-.E thought himself mis-
eratle bur I would gladly have
changed -r state II mind Tor his.
Somec.ue- IRE hoped sometimes he
desra.-el Int n al times lie Was
really Ee-v rrr. il only he had
known II. lie enieved visiting The
Nur.las "-. Pillar and The Chcrub
when ! @ -o heart - 60 He
bo-ra"et -.- motor 20 Wh.sk them
our 70 I-.. IIe went with the
ODau-a .-e every afternoon
tor the --- IN The fashionable
parade .her.ve~s1de. as pleased
wi-h - fire handsome mules. IN
the.r Spanish harness Of
'rI.-e .rL .-uson rope and brown
leather they had been his own.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30

Synopsis Of Preceding Chapters II End OF
This Insralmenr
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
WOMAN IN BRONN"
ARRESTED IN WEST?

Mrs. Aimee Lloyd. said to BE- the
mysterious Woman In Brown" who
succeeded IN passing several worthless
checks in this city by representing her
self as Miss Emily Berliner, daughter
OF Emile Berliner. the inventor. is un-
der arrest in Rochester, MINI, accord
ing to information received by the police
yesterday.
Mrs Ll0yd was arrested after she had
managed TO get I'D OF considerable
worthless paper in Rochester, it is said.
The checks were drawn or the National
Bank of Newport. r. T., and were signed
"a, Lloyd" the same as the checks
cashed by three Washington merchants
for the Woman IN Brown"
Mrs. Lloyd viii be tried November s.
and II the Minnesota authorities fail to
make out a case against her, she viii
probably be brought 10 Washington A
photograph Of Mrs Lloyd in a Mime
apolis paper has been Identified by the
three merchants in this city who cashed
her checks as the Woman IN Brown"
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
ISAAC SURRATT
BURIED HERE TODAY
Son of Woman Hanged
Inferred at Mt.
OliVet

The body Of Isaac Surratt, the son Of
Mrs. Mary L. Surratt, who was hanged
at the close Of the civil war for alleged
completely IN the murder of President
Lincoln, arrived in Washington this
morning at 1850 O'Clock on train No. I
OF the Pennsylvania railroad. II was
Immediately turned over 10 an under
taker and soon afterward Inferred IN
Mt Oliyet Cemetery. the Rev. Father
O'Brien, OF St Peters Church. conduct
ing the services.
Only a half-dozen relatives were pres
ent at the final services
MIR Surratt died in Baltimore Sunday
at the age of sixty-six.
Mr. SlTratt was a native Of Washing
ton. At the outbreak OF the civil var
ne joined a regiment of Texas cavalry
IN the Southern service as a civil en-
gineer and remained in the Confaderata ta
service until the close of the struggle.
When Gen Robert f Lee surrendered
the company in which Mr. Surratt en-
listed went TO Mexico. where thew STAYED
Tor some time As the period of recon
clnatlon gradually spread peace over the
United States, Mr.. Surratt returned 10
this country from Europe. whittier he
some time.
He was informed of the hanging of his
mother by Archibald jenkins
Dir. Surratt never visited Washington
aIIer learning of his mothers death
He took up his residence in Baltimore
ana pursued his vocation Of q civil en-
gineer- lie was unmarried.