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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
SPECULATION AS TO LACY'S SUCCESSOR Three Men in AIdermanic Race
 in BeSsemer NEGRO STUNS POLICEMEN Gets Away Safely, But Suspect Is Held In mingham-Persona and
 General News of Bes-
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NEGRO STUNS POLICEMEN

Bessemer. September 25.-(Special.)- Much interest eenters in the election of man to succeed Dr. E. F. Lacy. re- signed, as q member of the Board of Ed ucation. At iTesent there are three men in the race. e.rd il is believed it will he quite close ore.
 J. A. Ley. Gardner Goodwin and L. O Smith are the applicants, and each man would not dealt prove eminently satis- factory if elected. Mr. Lay is an en- gineer on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and is well known in the city, where he has hosts of friends who would like to see him elected to the position.
 MT. Smith is also very well known IF the city, and is connected with one of the foundries. MT. Smith is an old resident of Bessemer, and if elected to the board 1t is believed that he would discharge the duties encunbent upon him In a very credtable manner.
 Mr. Goodwin is one of the best known young attorneys in the district There appears to be no doubt but that MT Goodwin will be elected. He was prin- cipal of the schools here for three years, and gave absolute satisfaction. He gave this position up for the purpose of en- tering upon the practice of law, and has met with great success in this work Ills knowledge of the best methods to be pur- sued regarding the teaching and regulat- ing of the schools would stand him in good stead and he would be valuable man for the position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Average rates in these statesa2.47
Decrease in rate from lSso to 1900 in Ii

Decrease in rate from lSSO to 1900 in H. ccnse states. 34 per cent
 The death rate attributed to alcohol. therefore, decreased 34 per cent in these license states during the twenty years, from 1880 to 1900. as against an increase Of 53 per cent In the rate in the prohibition states. Moreover, the actual number Of deaths from alcoholism, regardless of in- crease in population, reported from the prohibition states increased 6 per cen, from 1880 to 1900. while the actual number of deaths in the license states from this cause decreased during the same period , per cent. These facts are much more re- markable when taken in connection with the fact that during the period named the license states increased about 30 per cent in population. while the population of the prohibition states was practically sta ticnarY.
 Under twenty years of prohibition, then, the average death rate attributed to drink in 1900 increased i'll prohibition states and decreased in the license states, and was in that year higher in the prohibition states than in the license states named In proportion to population 40 per cent more people died from that cause in the prohibition states named than in license Missouri, Kentucky. West Virginia 1T North carona 60 per cent more than in Nebraska; double as many as in Ore- gon. and nearly double as many as in Texas.
 Manifestly whatever may be the effect of the use of alcohol upon the general death rate. prohibition does not offer l remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Plank Is Unhittable,

Philadelphia. September 25.-Philadel- phia took today the second game of the final series with the Chicago team and thereby temporarily checked the pennant aspirations of the visitors. Plank, who was in the box for the locals, had Chi- cago completely at his mercy, not clean hit being made off his delivery. With that the champions did not have an op- portunity to score. In the eighth n- ming the locals cnched the game. II. Davis drew base on balls and Murphy singled Collins flied out to Dougherty and then Oldring scored Davis and Mur- phy with double. Oldring went to third on Powers hit to Rohe which the latter failed to handle and scored on Plank S out at first. k. II F. Chicago. :. .. c. q. .000 GOO 000-0 ? , Phlladelphla. .OO 00l l3F-5 Q
 Batteries: Smith and Sullivan: Plank and Powers. Time 2:05. Umpire, O'Lough- lin and Connolly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
In the Federal Court.

In the federal court yesterday. Collins Harris was found guilty of retailing spir- ituous liquors unlawfully and was sen- tenced to ninety days in the Jefferson county jail and fine of s100.
 In the case of s. I. Allen. charged with sending obscene matter through the Uri- ted States mail. which was argued on de- murrers, Judge Hundley sustained the de- murrers. The defendant was allowed tho same bond and the case will await the preparation of Il new indictment.
 The case of Morgan McNutt, charged with using the United States mail to de- fraud is on trial and will probably be concluded this morning.
 The criminal docket will be cleaned up this week and the juries discharged. On Monday the civil docket will be taken up, the cases being those which can be ham, dled without a jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
p. Rice Dead.

Mr. P. l.. Rice, one of the best known young men in the city, died this after noon shortly after F o'clock at his home on Arlington, after a sickness lasting over several months.
 When MT. Rice was first taken sick he was taken to Birmingham, where an op- eration was performed in the hope that his life would be saved. He was brought back to this city, and has continued to grow worse ever since He had a respon- sibe position with the Lewis Drug conI- pany, and was highly thought of by his employers. He leaves a wife and one child, and his death came a shock to his many friends. who had hoped that the operation he had undergone would be successful. The funeral services will be conducted at the house tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. and the remains will then be taken to Elmwood cemetery for interment. The services at the grave will be held at 1:30 o'clock, and the funeral will be in charge of the Jacobs Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
DEATH CAUSED BY DRINK


The assertion is freely made by those who would prohibit all trade in alcoholic liquors that untold thousands yearly go down to drunkards graves in the United States, and on this assertion is based in part the appeal for prohibition in one form or another
 If this assertion is in any considerable de. rec founded on fact it deserves grave consideration. In this connection, there fore. two inquiries are of prime import ance; first, t6 what extent is this asser- ton true. and second, what effect has prohibition after sufficient trial, had on the death rate caused by the abuse of alcoholic stimulants? The best available source of information on the subject IS the Census Report of the United States.
 On page S of Bulletin s of the Census Of 19l0 is found q table, or list. of the diseases or ,auses principally responsible fo. death. In this list we search in vain for alcohol It is only by referring to the tabl s of minor causes of death, on pages 6 and 24 of the sai1e Bulletin. that we find any mention of alcohol as a cause of death From the table beginning on the latter page we find the following:
 Total number of deaths in the United States in 190d
 From all causes .. ..e.. II ,O39,O94
 From Alcohol :. .. .. 7. ....,. 2,Sll
 The number of deaths from drink was, therefore. instead of untold thousands 2S11, or about one-fourth of per cent of the total number of deaths. By a com paifson Of the number of deaths from this cause with the number from other causes recognized as minor, q truer idea of the relative importance of alcohol in produc- ing death is gained Ilfa the same year we nnl that in the United States the total number of deatns were:
 From railroal accidents . . - G930
 From Burns and Scads .. e. ,...772
 From Suicide .. .. .. |. O.. .5i9S
 From Drowning :. ]. .. .. .. ..53S7
 From Poison ;. :. .. .. .. O.. ....... ,3390
 Railroads and fire, therefore, caused nearly two and a half times as many deaths as drink, while suicide and drown ing each caused nearly double as many. anc poison caused 20 per cent more deaths than alcohol RegrettaD.e as the death rate from alcohol is, the assertion of the prohibitionsts in this connection cannot in charity. be taken as other than gross, Ii we'll intended, eNaggeration
 But what effect has prohibition had on the deeth rate caused by drink? Does it offer remedy? If so, the death rate caused by alcohol should have diminished bition long trial. and should be smaller in such states than in license states From the census bulletins of 1880 and l90 We find that the number of deaths from alcohol for every 1000oO of population was follows:
 1880 19G0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
The Bird Has Flown,

Chief of Police Wallace had a very un- pleasant experience this morning when he went out to South Bessemer. in re- sponse to telephone call to arrest Dan Whit, all escaped convict from Flat Top mines. The message stated that Whit had killed a negro, but when the chief arrived upon the scene he found that Daniel had beaten the negro over the head, and, of course, that would be the hardest way in the world to kill him. lie was beaten up pretty badly, and he made the remark that he believed he was eli gible to the dog meat class.
 When Chief Wallace rode up on his bike he was told that the negro was Ill a house. which was pointed out to him. He walked in to make the arrest and the negro WAS extremely obiging aoout throwing up his hands when ordered to do so. The chief then proceeded to sear@h him, and he failed to make the negro keep his hands up. Whit was looking for an opening whereby he could make his escape and quick as a flash he pulled out a pistol and hit the chief over the head. One of the shells in the pistol ex- ploded at the same time, and the force with which the chief was hit was much greater than it would have been ordi- narily. The force of the blow stunned the chief Just for d minute. but this was long enough for the negro to get away. He dashed through the door and was gone before anyone knew just what had hap pened. Several people made feint to run after him, but it is said that one man who was standing directly in his path was obligng enough to step aside and give him the whole road
 1t was learned this afternoon that D negro, Will Jones, answering his descrip- ton, had been arrested in Birmingham by Officer Jones as he stepped from one of the Bessemer cars. This negro also had a pistol and it is believed in this city that he is the negro wanted. He is evil dently d very bad character and there appears to be little doubt but that he is the negro for which a S500 reward is offered for another offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26

woman, Mrs. Burnett, does not know a line of it's teachings and probably never heard of it until today or yesterday and yet on that 160-acre farm in Shelby coun- ty she raised family of boys that would be credit to any mother in this coun- try. Mrs Burnett may not be able to make chairs and tables jump about the room, but she sent forth from that homo her son, Frank, who came to this city a little over two years ago, and who leaves an estate of nearly $255O0 for his infant daughter"
 Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings and Judge Greene's de- cision met with the approval of the gen- eral public who were in court Ha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Weddinq of Much Interest.

wedding or much interest was that which was solemnlzed this evening when MT. Ben Craig of this city and Miss Maud Gay of Brighton were united in marriage.
 The wedding was very quiet one and the ceremony was performed at the Meth odist parsonage by the pastor, the Rev, w. F.. Morris.
 The bride is q young lady of many beautiful traits of character, and is very popular with d wide circle of friends.
 The groom Is well known in the city and holds a responsible position with E,ricll X I.efkovits.
 The young couple will make their home in this city and will be at home after October 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26


 and gave complete satisfaction. His friends predict tAat he will be very sue cessful in his new position and feel sure that he will more than give satisfaction.
 M M Coburn, who hase been asso- ciated with Kennedy Bros. for the past two years, has resigned his posi- tion with that firm and leaves tomor- row for Ensley, where he goes to ac- cept the position as supply house man . a ger for the Tennessee company. MT. Coburn is well known in the city, and while his friends regret to see him leave. they are glad to learn that he has been able to advance himself.
 MT. Charles M. Ray. who has been connected with the Woodward furnace for some time. has resigned his posi- tion, the resignation effective between now and the first of October. MT. and Mrs. Ray will leave about the first for Shelby, Walker county, where MT. Ray goes to accept the management of the Shelby Iron company. Their many friends in this city will regret to know that they are going to leave the city, but MT. Ray is to be con graduated upon securing such an inn portant and responsible position.
 MT. Jim Lewis of Columbia. Tenn. is in the city, visiting his brother. pr. G. k. Lewis.
 Miss Ray Davitt of Thnnell Hill, Ky, will arrive in the city tomorrow morn ing on visit to Mrs. James F. Gal lagher.
 Mrs. Carrie Hart, gave a delightful recital for her pupils at her home, at 1705 Third avenue. on Monday evening. A number of invited guests were pres ent, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Hart has just recently opened a studio of music in this city and already has quite number of scholars.
 Scott & Randle. the popular dry have just had their store entirely reno vated and the store is now 'one of the handsomest in the city. New fixtures have been put in. and two elegant plate glass show windows have been added.
 MT. J. II. Pritchard. the retiring su- perintenednt of the rolling mill, was presented with a beautiful watch chain and fob when he left on Mon day. MT. Pritchard severed his con- nection with the rolling mill to be- come associated with a steel company in Anniston, and the chain was given him by the white employees of the mill. as toke nof the esteem in which he was held by his fellow workers.
 Mrs. Charles Rodenberg of Mobile arrived in the city today and is the guest of Miss Julia Houston
 A, l.. Marcus has returned from business trip to South Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
DcubIe-Header Divided,

Chicago. September 25.-Chicago and Pheiladelphia broke even today. The last game which was called at the end of the sixth, was marked by the poor playing of several new Chicago players.
 First game: R. IT. E. Chicago ......:...020 900 21+-5 9 Philadelphia ,.,. 900 GOO 000-0 ] 1
 Batteries: Overall and King; Corri- don and Jacllitsch. Time. 40.
 Second game: R. IT. E. Philadelphia .......... 900 105--6 ? 2 Chicago ..,...........0 900 000--0 ' 0
 Batteries: Fraser and Moran; Me Quillin and Dooin. Time, 1:15. Empires, Carpenter and Emslie. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
New York Is Walloped.

Pittsburg, September 25.-In one of the stormiest games seen in this city during the season the New York team made it's last appearance today being defeated by a score of II to l.
 K. N. F.. Plttsburg .,....01t0101 04+-14 16 Q New York . 0O1 900 nOO- ! Batteries: Maddox and Gibson: Lynch, Ferguson and Bowerman. Time, 2.05. Empires. l<lem and O'Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
lonq Race After Neqro.

Policeman Rarue had very exciting chase after a boy on a bicycle yesterday afternoon. The boy jumped on the wheel which belonged to Nortons drug store and MT. Larue mounted another. They raced more than mile. past the Conti- mental Gin works, and deep into East Br- ming ham. before the officer caught him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Neuroes Made a Slim Haul,

Two negroes who held up and robbed C. ]. Keel, d white man at TrussVille Tues day night. are now nursing themselves and their bruises over a worthless check and confederate bill They did get sl6 in cash for their trouble. Mir. Keel reported the loss to police headquarters yesterday and an effort is being made to catch the highwaymen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26

In the twenty years, from 1880 to 1900. during all of which these states had pro- hibition. the death rate in them caused by alcohol increased 53 per cent. In the same census reports We find that the death rate attributed by alcohol in follows:
 NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALCO-
 IIOL FOR EVERY 100G GOO OF
 POPULATION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
TiqerS Play Trumps.

Boston, September 255.-Todays game was pitchers battle, Detroit winning in the tenth by a score of to g. The cold weather and the wind made good ball plpaying an impossibilty. R.H E. Detroit .. .. .. GOO 0l0 oil IA 3 Boston :. :. :. .. .. 100 101 600 O-3 1
 Batteries: Kilian and Payne; Winter and Shaw. Time, :55. Umpire, Eagan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Won In the Ninth.

Washington. September 255.-Washing- ton made a rally in it's last turn at the bat today and scoring two runs defeated St. Louis A one-handed catch by Hemp hill was the feature. RH E. Washington .. .100 no 002-5 9 ? St. Louis .. Q. ..0l0 U02 1O0-4 II ,
 Batteries: C. Smith and Bakenship: Bartley, Howell and Spencer Time. 1:45. Empires Hurst and Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Gun Club Has Shoot.

The Bessemer Gun club had quite an interesting shoot this afternoon, and some fine scores were made. There were sev- eral visitors from Birmingham, among them several professionals. The follow ing professionals came out and took part fin the shoot and their scores were as follows:
 Colonel Anthony. representing the Union Metallic Cartridge company, S per cent
 MT, Holt. representing the Western Car fridge company, S6 per cent.
 w. II. Hamilton. representing the Du- Pont Powder company, s6 per cent.
 The following amateurs came out and took part: Warren Tice, Dave Meyer, John Fletcher, John Warren. Arch Hen derson, John Furnan and Will Furman, All of these gentlemen shot well. and expressed themselves as highly pleased with the trap.
 It is not often that an amateur can beat professionals in shooting, especially when it comes to trap shooting, but this is just what happened this afternoon when Reid Fulton of the local club pi. up the highest score made. He killed S9 out of a possible 100, and was highly praised for his fine work. The members of the club are preparing for the big shoot and barbecue that Is to take place on October f. and the day promises to be very enjoyable one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Beaten Bv Beaneaters,

Cincinnati, September 25.-Two errors by Huggins in the first inning were responsible for Boston's first four runs, which proved to be the foundation for a victory over Cincinnati. R. II. F.. Cincinnati ...... 900 0040 00l-5 ? Boston .....,..... 401 900 4O0--9 2
 Batteries: Ewing and Mclean: Dor her aud Ball. Time, 1:40. Umpire. John stone,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
FOR SALE.

On 36-inch bandsaw; iron planer; l engine lathe; 1 bolt and nut ma chine: l automatic knife grinder; cupola blower; 12. 15, 15. 100. and 150-horse power engines; 20. 50 and 100-horse power boilers; ? wood planers, an dother machinery and tools at bargain prices. Write me your wants.
 H. E. BUMBY.
 Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Lipton Turned Down.

New York. September 25-The New York Yacht club. at a meeting tonight, de- cined the challenge of Sir Thomas 1ipton for q race for the Americas cup next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Wild Throw Loses Game.

St. Louis, September 25.-Lews muff of Alermans toss in the seventh in- ming today gave St. Louis victory over Brooklyn, to l. R. H. F. St. Louis ..,. .,,.0 900 900 30*-3 ? Brooklyn .......... 900 100 000--l . ?
 Batteries Earger and Marshall Bell and Ritter Time. 122. Umpire Rigler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
One Hit Off Joss,

New York, September 25.-Joss, by his fine work. was entitled to q shutout of the local American league team today and had it not ben for -Birmingham's huff of Hoffmans hhy in the first inning he would have got 1t. R. E. Cleveland .. .. ., . .010 POO 000-3 s 4 New York .. .. .. .. 100 GOO 000-1 3
 Batteries: Joss and Clarke; Manning and Blair. Time, 1: :55. Umpire, Sheri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
ATHLETICS SHUT
 OUT WHITE SOX Detroit Pulls Out Winner in Ten
 Innings JOSS PITCHES FINE GAME Hard Blow Is Dealt Chicaeo's Pennant Aspirations by Macks Men, Who Deal Out Nothing
 But Blanks.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
True Standinq.

While Philadelphia and Detroit are neck and neck in the race the real stand ing figured closed is:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
Personal and General.

Word was received in the city this morning that Jake Stein had ~been ap- pointed city engineer In Florence. Jake is we'll known in this city. where he was raised, and made his home. here prior to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
BIG BARBECUE IS
 GIVEN FOR DOCTORS President Martin Outlines 0b- jects of Association OFFICERS 'ELECTlD TODAY Limitations of State Associations En- phasize Need for Such Organiza- ton as the Southern Medi-
 cal Association.
OFFICERS 'ELECTlD TODAY

With barbecue. I trolley ride and reading of notable papers by various phy- scians, and the address of the president, II. II. Martin of Savannah. the Southern Medical society enjoyed the best day of it's convention in Birmingham yesterday.
 Even the taste of DiNie's doctors pro- nounced the barbecue the best ever. They took cars al the Country club and en- joyed a trip through the various suburbs. The night session continued until II o'clock
 Today the nominating committee will report it's candidates for president and other officers, naming three for each posi- <tion and one will be selected 9y ballot. The whole day will he taken up With business, after which the convention will come to an end.
 Here Is the address If President Martin
 President Martins Address.
 l have no words to express my gratii- cation at being permitted 10 take part in the organization of this association. An association. the future of which IS so well assured, that any man, no mat ter to what height he may have attained in his profession, may well be proud of having held the office with which you have honored me. We have entered upon a new era in our profession. The doctor of today is not the humble hack of a few years ago. But has become a power to be reekoned with. and is no small factor even in the legislative affairs of the na- ton. As witness, the recently enacted pure food laws, made possible only by the active cooperation of the medical professional. All because of efficient or eanizaticn But, with all that, our pro fession remains as ever, the most noble, humane and charitable of all the pro- feslsons, the only profession that is daily crucifying itself for the common good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26

going to Florence. He acted as city gineer during the time that ex-Mayor Sullivan and Hugh McInary were at outs and gave complete satisfaction. His friends predict that he will be very sue
 cessful in his new position and feel sure that he will more than give satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
TWEEDLEY & SWAGGERTY
Veterinary Hosnita.

veterinary HoSpltaI Special attention given to horse shoes
 ing and clipping. Dogs q SpeciaIty-2O Years Experience Phones 263 2227 1st Ave. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26

And while we cannot as yet claim that the practice of medicine is an exact science in all it's branches, there is around and about us a gratifying large num- Der of intelligent. earnest workers. labor ing diligently to that end, and to the end that the science of medicine may be ele- vated to the highest possible standard of efficiency and those who practice it to q moral plane that will permit of no devil ation from the code of q gentleman.