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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
CONFERENCE HOLDS
 BUSINESS SESSION

Hartselle. May 1.-tspecial)-The sec ond days session of the Methodist dls'rlce conference met this morning at o'o9 o,ciocl for the first business session. Ine Rev. George Boyd, presiding elder or thls district. Is presiding. Tine Rev. John R Turner of Athens, acting secretary. The following ministers, comprising the officials of the conference, answered to their names ,a,.a
 Decatur district, Rev. Geo. E. BoS@ Rev. J. s. Robertson, Rev. Geo l.. Jeh- kins, Rev. J. R. Turner Rev. W r; MIC z. Glayn, Rev. D. s. McGlawn' Rev r I Brandon. Roy. D. r. Dye, Rev. r. L. Parrish Rev. E. P. Emmerson, Rev. A. I. Chappeu. Rev. C. c. Godbey, Rev. +. K Hewlett, superannuate. Local elders nresent. pr. A. R. Wilson, G. W. Green, ]. T. Scott, w. s. Dill, W. G. Gaston' F. B. Foust, J. c. Jones and 5. E' bras- well.
 Miss Moore. principal of Athens Female college, made an interesting address as this mornings session and an eloquellt appeal for the college. TheA Rev F. r. Culver of Birmingham preached sefons sermon at Il o'clock.
 The Rev. J. M Daunbley, pastor First M. E. church at Opelika, is one or the distinguished visitors and member or the Alabama conference. The Rev J. IL Jones, agent of the Methodist orpnanase at Summerfield, Is on the ground ana will address the conference in the inter est of the orphanage.
 Colonel Sanders of Athens was to dis cuss the subject, "The Educational out look of North Alabama Methodism and Our Responsibility" Colonel Sanders be- ing absent, the Rev. Geo. L. Jenkins of Decatur discussed this subject and made a good speech at this mornings session.
 Dr. J. H. Mccoy of Birmingham will preach tonight on Christian education.
 The following standing committees were named:
 License to Preach-Rev Geo. E. Boyd, Rev. J. s. Robertson, Rev. F. T. J. Bran don, Rev. Geo. L. Jenkins, Rev. D. F. English and Rev, w. L. Dinsmore
 Education, Books and Perlodicals-Rev. J. R. Turner, Rev. w. T. Sanders, Rec. c. C. Godby. Rev. J. H. Riddle, Rev. N. D. French and Rev. B. E. Braswell.
 Misslons-Rev w J. Reid, Rev. Samuel Blackwell, Rev. J. l.. Nelson Rev. Geo. w. Parker Rev. J. E. Price.
 Spiritual State of the Church-Rev. F. T. J. Brandon, Rev. D. T. Dye, Rev. A. R. Wilson Rev G. F. Gaston and Rev. A. J. Rylant.
 Sunday Schools and Bible society-Rev II, U. blllIueISOIt Ief. Dt T. DuBlSi, Rev J. H. Roberts and Rev. J. H. Wig gins.
 Epworth League-Rev. E. E. Emmer- son, Rev. A. J. Chappell, Rev. J. c. Jones, Rev. l.. F. Parish, Rev. Fred B. Foust and Rev. J. M. Fitzpatrick
 Quarterly Conference Reeords-Rev. E. B. Erwin, Rev w. P. McGlawn, Rev. w. l.. Dill Rev. Geo. |. Jenkins, Rev. A. E. Hewlett.
 Dr. J, H. Mccoy, president of Owenton college addressed the conference tonight on the subject of Christian. education. D.. Mccoy was at his best and his elo-. quence and logic held his large audience in rapt attention throughout his sermon. collection was taken and several hun dred dollars raised toward building some new dormitories at the college. Tomor- row will be Missionary day and tomor- row night Dr. J. D. Simpson will preach a missionary sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Licensinq Pistol Toters

Senator Hinson of Lowndes Is the author of senate bill 110 which Is on the calendar to be disposed of when the legislature meets in July. This bill Is directed against indscriminate pis- tol toting It aims to eradicate the evil in all who do not procure from the probate judge a license to carry a gun. A badge bearing the word Armed" must be worn by the licensee. That badge is to be in metal two-thirds Of an inch in diameter, and it is to be conspicuously borne on the person.
 This would perhaps be a good plan If a violation of the act were made punishable by sentence of three months at hard labor, emitting the alternative of a fine. Senator Hinson intimates that it would be better to omit fines and to contine punishments for violations of the act to imprison- ment. Amended in this respect, the Hinson bill deserves consideration by the legislature. Rigidly enforced, it would certainly reduce the number of pistol toters, and there Is no reason why it should not be enforced, for sec tion 8 of the pending bill gives liberal costs to the officer making an arrest for violation of the terms of the pro- posed law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Musical Clash.

l Was surprised to see the position that one of the Richmond papers took in a movement to boycott the Damrosch or chestra which played in the Virginia cap ital last Monday night" said R. l.. Brown Of Norfolk yesterday. "A local festival organization is having it's am nual event this week. Its opening con- cert takes place Thursday night and the managers feared that Damroseh coming just ahead of the festival, would interfere with the box office sales. An appeal was made to the public to cut Damrosch, and the paper referred to announced that un- der the circumstances 1t would not all low Damrosehs 'ad' to be inserted in it's columns and called on Its readers to be patriotic and stay away from the per- formance. The musical set was much stirred over the matter, some taking the side of Damrosch and some the festival side. War was in the air. Damrosch gave a fine concert, but the audience was slim. The boycotting of a great orchestra simply because it's date did not suit the festival management was about the limit of narrow minded spirit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Colleues Prosperinu.

Southern colleges and universities are now filled with the modern spirit of pro- gress, and they are becoming stronger and more useful each year." said law yer. Many of the well known institu- tfons employ secretaries or agents to canvass for students and endowment money and thetalumni are proving help auxiliaries. No sooner does commence ment time draw on than active efforts are put forth for drumming up young men for the fall term. Intelligent field work pays and every frst-class college is alive to it's importance.
 Tn former years only the bright boy of the family was sent to college and he was picked out to be lawyer, a physl- elan or a preacher. It did not occur to parents to send their boys to classical in stitutions unless profession was in view But today education is more generally appreciated, and the youth who is to be a business man or a farmer as well as the boy with a professional turn is sent to college. Book learning Is needed in every department of endeavor hence the increasing prosperity of the higher insti- tutions of learning"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Women Tennis Experts.

New York, May 1.--Seven women lawn tennis experts began the com petitions in singles today, which are to bring the tournaments at St. Nicho- las rink to a close. Miss May G. Sut- ton, who is preparing for a season on the English courts, was at the top of her game. She administered an over whelming defeat to Miss Margaret Behr. The semffnals will be played tomorrow afternoon, Miss Adee meet ing Miss Barger Wallach, and Miss Sutton meeting Miss Emily Scott, who drew bye on the first round The summary: Women singles, first round, May c. Sutton defeated Margaret Behr so, 6-2.; Mrs. Barger Wallach defeated
 Elizabeth H. Moore by default; Juliet
 Adee defeated Nora Iselin, 7-5, S-6, 6-2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
GETTING A LINE ON HIM.

From Harpers Weekly.
 An Alabama man tells of an odd char acter in a town of that state for whom the local creek had more attractions than the hot and grassy cotton field. Not long ago "Tobe", as the darky Is called, took a day off in pursuit of his favorite amuse- ment. Tobe baited his hook, and long and patiently sat upon the bank of tho creek yainly waiting for a bite. At last, under the combined influence of the warmth of the day and the sluggish movement of the creek, Tobe fell asleep
 As tho weary angler dozed a big fish took the bait and almost pulled the darlSy into the creek.
 Good Lord! Good Lord!" exclaimed Tobe, with a gurgle, as he awoke, "is dis nggah a-f1shin or Is dis-fish a-nis- gerin q"
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proposed bill until 1t becomes law. His clear business sense and his devotion to Alabama shine out in the proposi- ton, and 1t will be strange indeed if it does not commend itself to every member of the legislature. The in- surance companies may oppose it, as they would oppose any innovation, but they cannot bring to bear against the bill a single valid objection. 2s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Our virtues Lle in the interpretation of the time. -Cymbeline.
Lauderdale Leads eff

The good people of Threet in Lauder dale have raised $500, and they will build by September next $500 school building, because the state will aid them to the extent of $200. Lexington in the same county has raised $500; Arthur, $200, and Blackburn, $200. A fifth community will apply for state aid by May 15, when the county board will meet and make application to the state for 5000 as it's share of the building funds in 1907.
 This splendid action in Lauderdale should be duplicated in the other sixty six counties of the state, Jefferson in- cluded. And, by the way, what are the rural school districts of this county doing in this respect? If any move ment in this big county has sprung up 1t has not been reported Jefferson county Is full of poor school houses, and The Age-Herald hopes to hear that there are five districts in it that desire better school buildings.
 Five new school houses, each costing about $500, should be built in each county each year. The Age-Herald de- clines to believe that any county will let the proffered state money remain unused in the treasury No progressive county will ignore the splendid offer of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Confederate Reunion.

Information from various camps is to the effect that the attendance of Confed- crate Veterans at the reunion in Rich mond will be unusually large" said Capt. J. l.. Darby, adjutant of Camp Hardee. "The reunion begins May 31, and the Jefferson Davis monument will be un- yelled June g. Birmingham will be well represented at the ceremonies and so will Montgomery and all the other large towns of Alabama.
 Tt Is understood that the 1908 reunion will be held in Birmingham. The one held here in the early nlneties was very successful, but Birmingham Is a much more attractive city now than 1t was then and We are much better prepared to take care of veterans and the visitors. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Jamestown Races for Today.

Norfolk, May 1.-The boat races planned for today between the crews representing various vessels of the for eign and American navies here, in con nection with the Jamestown exposi- tfon, were postponed on account of a storm. This will result in a double programme for tomorrow. Another feature of the programme of sports will be the match for the boxing cham. pionship of the British and American navies. This will be held Saturday night. There will be six bouts, includ- ing all weights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bliou.

The Bijou is a popular place of resort this week among theatre-goers who like the "Old Homestead' type of play. "The Night Before Christmas" Hal Reid s drama, which is holding the boards this week, is very good play of it's kind and Is we'll acted by the company. There is plenty of rural comedy that rings true and some pathetic scenes that are con vincing. The staging of the play is care fully done and there are also some spe- eialties.
 Next week the Bijou offers a unique en- tertainment by an illusionist LaFayette, who travels in his own private car, and is said to put on one of the most elaborate performances of it's kind ever brought down south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
cron prosnects Gloomy.

Talladega. May 1.-(Special.) )-The crop prospect for this county is rather gloomy. Some early corn was planted, which the frost killed, and it has been too wet to replant. The same condi' tions obtain as to cotton. But little cotton has been put in the ground; the cool weather has prevented this from germinating, and for three weeks the weather has been too wet to plant any more seed It can be stated with truthfulness that all field crops in this county are at least three weeks behind the usual planting time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
DENTISTS TO GRADUATE.
Degrees win Be Conferred By Br
 minsham Dental College.

The commencement exercises of the Birmingham Dental college will take place tonight at the Majestic theatre at o'clock. The following programme of exercises has been arranged for the oeca- sion:
 Birmingham Detal College by Frank F. Harms; orchestra.
 Prayer-Rev. John w. Stagg.
 Music-Medley, When the Flowers Bloom in Springtme'; orchestra.
 Address-Dr. J. H. Phillips.
 Muslc-Medley, Bits of Remlck's Hits orchestra.
 Selection-Royal Chief; orchestra.
 Conferring of degrees, pr. Charles A. Merrill.
 "A Word of Advice" Rev. John w. Stagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
BRAHMA.

By Ralph Waldo EmerHe If the red slayer think he stays,
 or if the slain think he is slain. They know not well/the subtle wayu I keep. and pass, /and turn again. Far or forgot, to me is near.
 Shadow and sunlight are the same; The vanished gods to me appear;
 And one to me are shame and fame They reckon i'll who leave me out;
 When me they fly, l am the winsss I am the doubter and the doubt.
 And I the hymn the Brahmin singA The strong gods pine for my abode.
 And pine in vain the sacred Seven: But thou. meek lover of the good!
 Find me. and turn thy back on heavel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Popular Clergyman.

Rev. Robert ". Patton, missionary sec- retary of the Episcopal church for the missionary district or province embrac- ing Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and one or two other southern states, after spending some time in Birmingham, leaves today
 Said a local clergyman: "Mr Patton is one of the most attractive and one of the best equipped men In the Episco- pal ministry. He Is not only a man of rare talents and practical sense but he is singularly engaging and makes friends wherever he goes His business Is to visit the various Episcopal centers and stir up enthusiasm for the missionary cause. He does not take up collections, but simply arouses interest in the work ["
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
New Industry.

Among the small industries estab- lished here this spring is a cement block plant at Fairview," said zeal estate man. Tt is about completed and will give employment at the start to thirty men. The product of the plant will con sist of ornamental formsHong facings. pillars and the like--and will be entirely new in local manufacturing enterprise
 'The plant is owned by one man, John T. Fisher of Cleveland. O.. who sees in Birmingham the best place in the south for his industry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
ELECTRICAL STORM IN TEXAS.
Prevails Throughout Houston District
 Rain in Great Volume.

Houston, May 1.-For more than an hour this morning and again this even ing most uncanny electrical storm prevailed throughout this section. Dur ing the progress of the storm rain fell in great volume, and sand was thrown from the artesian wells at the water plant from a depth of 1900 feet. Sev' eral houses were struck by lightning and one was destroyed by fire originat ing from a bolt The occupants mar rowly escaped. Two negroes were killed by lightning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 A woman does lot of worrying just to satisfy herself that she is a good mother.
 A man doesn't care whether you call it income or just plain pay, if there Is plenty of it.
 Some women are so conscientious they won't spend any more money on clothes than they can get hold of.
 A man imagines he is having fine time if he can sit on the piazza in his shirt sleeves even when he Is cold
 There are lots of women, that the others would never speak to if they weren t afraid they'd miss the things they say about people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
ealland Monument Completed.

A handsome marble monument has been placed over the grave of the late Father Galland in the southside Catholic cene- tarv If ia an exact reproduction of the r,onument erected to the memory of Dean Meurer. The date for it's unveiling has not been fixed but will be announced shortlv The monument was carved at tke oak Hill Marble and Stone Works on Third aVenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Discuss Colonial Prcferenoea

London, May 1.-The imperial con ference continued the discussion of colonial preferences today. Alfred Dealin, the Australian premier. con cluded powerful argument begun Tuesday and was followed by Sir Jo- seph Ward. Fred R. Moore and Dr. Iamison, respectively premiers of New Zealand, Natal and Cape Colony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

PRESENT PAIN.
 While injuries
 May fade away
 And be forgot
 As soon as they
 No longer hurt,
 'Tis hard to keep
 A smile oil when
 Wed like to weep. The wealthiest dog in the world died the other day and not a single yelp has been heard from his relatives Some contemporaries are wondering what John Smith would say if he could visit tire Jamestown show. He would probably jump up and down and swear that he never saw such abominable fa- cilities in his life, just as all the other exposition visitors are doing.
 IN VERY TRUTH.
 Fshing's late-now
 Did you ever? Yet, 'tis better
 Late than never If we must eat to music, let us eat to slow music and help digestion. That proposed monument to Bill Nye should be the heroic figure of a laugh. Did you ever see the ghost of chance? It's a spooky thing.
 WHAT'S THE USE? When all is said and done I guess It's foolishness 10 wonder How some slick chaps got rich so quick While we're still poor, by thunder! The wages of kitchen girls in Massa- chusetts have been raised 50 per cent in the last three years, but schoolmarms continue to pike along on the same old pay.
 JUST TWO. Hand in hand they walked at twilight, Hand in hand they walked through life, Just good man and woman Who was proud. to be his wife. Hand in hand they shared their burdens, Hand in hand they laughed and cried, And the man was well contented With the woman by his side. So they went into the future Der trail of shining years, Eyes serene and hearts untroubled, As mariner who hears Harbor where his well tried vessel Shall at rest forever be, Sailing homeward on the pillows Of a calm, unruffled sea. Various beauty contests which have been conducted by newspapers over the country nave played the deuce with bach elors. great matrimonial wave has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
InvestIoate Death of Atlanta Man.

Atlanta, May 1.-(Special.)- .)-The death of Grady Frazier at the Grady hospital this afternoon may be investi- gated by the trustees of that hospital, as the charge has been made that his death was due to the negligence of the attending doctor in leaving dirt in his wound, lockjaw resulting. Frazier's injury was received in the Kimball house, his hand being mashed in an elevator
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assumpsit; W. A. Brown vs. T. T. Thax- ton ct al., certiorari.
 City chancery Division. In the fourth division of the city court yesterday Judge Senn rendered decrees dismissing the suits of Polly Harper vs. William Harper and Ella Washington vs. George Washington.
 Fourth Division Docket. The following docket is set in the fourth division of the city court today:
 Cumberland Jones vs. Robert Andrews ct al; board of trustees of University of Alabama vs. Francis N. Hogg; Daisy Newson vs. Horace Newson; Jim Haynes vs. Emma Haynes; J. c. Goodrich vs. T. A. Bartha Foodrich.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday the case of H. T. Robinson, : charged with the murder of William J. Thompson, was on trial. The testimony closed and the arguments were com- meneed for the state by Attorney B. M. Aellen. The case will be concluded to- day.
 chaneery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday, in the case of c. w. Edwards vs Mary Ccruggs a motion to dismiss for want of equity was overruled and demurrer to complaint
 
 amend.
 Tn the case of the East Birmingham Realty company vs. Birmingham Machine and Foundry company, upon motion of defendant a decree was rendered con meeting decree formerly rendered in the same suit by adding the following: That the said claims of right of the several defendants in or upon the said property mentioned in the bill also consists in the right to the service and use of said track or any renewal thereof upon same prop erty for and in the transmission and handling of railroad cars along over or upon said track or any renewal thereof, and of spur tracks into or out of said respective properties, and that said trans mission in handling of cars shall be and is lree of all charge for such service or use to said respective owners or any carrier transmitting or handling cars for any owner of said respective properties, and said easements run with said respec- tive lands'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Search for Body of HanIon,

New York, May 1.-Search was made today in Sheepshead bay for the body of Fderick O. Hanlon. formerly secre- tary of the Coney Island Jockey club, who disappeared Saturday. He lett note saying he would not be seen again, and it is believed he committed suicide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

The theatrical trust Is no better be- cause the Schuberts have joined it. It is just trust, but 1t does not in clude Henry Miller or Harrison Grey Fiske, or Belasco The big cities will still have Independents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
lunches With President.

Washington, May 1.-Sir Chen Tung Liang Chang, the Chinese minister. took luncheon with the President to- day. The minister has been promoted to an important position in his country, and took occasion to say goodbye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
HarrIman's stenographer Held In Ball.

New York, May 1.-Frank M. Hill, former stenographer for E. H. Harri- man, who is charged with having sold to a newspaper the letter from MT. Hartman to Sidney Webster, the pub lication of which drew heated reply from President Roosevelt, was held in 5000 bail today for trial.
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1t Is all settled among the scribes at hington-Roosevelt is to take a tour around the world and run for President again in 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Cleveland is to have a manicuring parlor for cats, and the 400" cats won't notice the cats that haven't been manicured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Honore Jaxon has been mentioned as a presidential aspirant. That man has flashed across the national sky like a meteor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Speaker Cannon may be willing to swing Illinois into line for Fairbanks, but he lacks the power to do it. It is a state that does its own swinging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Now that the motor dog" is getting the "auto heart" he will probably be willing to get out and walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

William Howard Taft and John Ben son Foraker are both in receptive moods as presidential candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Carnegie is in constant fear that he will be elected Daughter of the Rev olution when he is not looking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

A New York state farmer and his mule, named Reflex, killed a bear weighing 40 pounds. Maud will please writel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

That Vermont man who carried a whistle in his stomach for twenty-two years no doubt paid dearly for his whistle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Too much moisture is almost as un- desirable as too little, and we are get ting too much at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

When Corey is married again he should be compelled to give bond that he will stay married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Pope Plus X rises at o'clock and probably enjoys it because he doesn't really have to get up early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

w. T. Stead considers that he has to do the worrying of half the world, America included.