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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
OFF IN BUNCH IN
MEMBERSHIP RACE
Y. M. C. A. Makes Run for One
Thousand Mark
BIG WAVE Of ENTHUSIASM
Each Team Will Vie With the Others
In Working for the Famous lnsti-
tuition for Young
Men.
BY BURR BLACKBURN.
lone thousand
One thousand
That's our cry:
V-I-C-T-O-R-Yr'
BIG WAVE Of ENTHUSIASM
BY BURR BLACKBURN.

This was the battle yell with which
Herbert Cobbs, captain of the lnterme-
diate team in the membership race started
down the line last night toward 1000 men,
bers for the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION.
Fully abreast with his sturdy set OF
High school boys, ran nine teams, each
composed of five picked men, represent
ing the active features of the associa-
tion-gymnasium classes. the wrestling
class, the swimming class. the Bible
class and others.
Just before the start supper was
given to the various racers. Then. while
the Rev. DR.. ]. II. Mccoy spurred them
on with discourse upon duty and the
different captains sounded notes of conf
dence, the sprinters were off. TO the men
with the best lungs will be the victory.
No Ordinary jog Trot.
This race will not be one of those ordi-
nary jog trots. This is something extra
ordinary. Every muscle in the body will
be brought into play, and every device
of an ingenious mind will count. The
object is to get outsiders into the asso-
cation If they cannot be gotten in by
em, push 'em into the gymnasium. drop
'em into that swimming pool, and then
watch them change from tadpoles to
NJ. c. A. whales.
The best advice that could be giver
to young man outside of the association
Is that he run quick and jump In before
the COLLINS get him for they are surely
abroad. Here are some of the arguments
why men should join:
Reasons Men Should Join.
Because 1t is a permanent association
of men. owning property costing $4,000
and soon to erect another building t
cost not less than 100000.
sfBecause of the many privileges offered
such as excellent bath rooms and swim
ming pool, gymnastics and athletics. read
ing room and library, night school an
assistance In finding employment GOO
fellowship and friendship, religious NEE
ings and Bible classes, restaurant. etc
Because the annual fee is only $40 and
the ticket good in 5000 other associations
in this land and throughout the world,
""d owning 1000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
WANTS BETTER PLUMBING.
City Inspector Says He Has Had Mucf
Trouble During Past Year.

Charles Eckerle, plumbing inspector
made his report for 1906 yesterday.
His department came into possession
of the following money from the follow
ing sources: Plumbing inspections, $2179;
sewer permits issued, 1858; permits for
water pipe laid, $602; plumbing permits,
1908; charges for extra fixtures, $307; per-
mits for sewer repairs, 1913.
The plumbing inspector asks for laws
compelling the plumbing firms of the
city to do first class work. He states
that he has an outline OF such laws be-
fore the judiciary committee at present
He states that during the year he had
much trouble with plumbers of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
COOPER is IN RACE.
Announces He Is Candidate for Re-
election as Fifth Ward Alderman.

B. H. Cooper, alderman of the Fifth
ward. announced last night that he would
stand for reelection.
1t is remembered that some time ago,
there was some doubt of this. Alderma n
Cooper at that time stated that he was
not certain.
Alderman Cooper is chairman of the
special committee appointed to .investl-
gate the water question in Birmingham.
and the father of the resolution suggest
ing that 1t be left TO the people as to
whether or not the city issue bonds
enough to buy and operate a plant Of is
own.
DR. Wyatt Hehln is thinking of making
the race in the Fifth ward against Alder
man Cooper He has not made an an
nouncement as yet. however.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
DELEGATES APPOINTED.
Commercial club to Be Represented In
Cotton Convention.

The following delegates to the conven-
which will meet in Birmingham tomorrow
were appointed by President Robert Jem-
ison, Jr., of the Commercial club of Bir-
mingham yesterday:
John F. Knight, chairman; B. B. Conner,
T. o. Smith. John w. Wade, E. Wilker-
son, w. w. Crawford, w. A. Barton, R.
d. Johnston, Jr., w. P. G.. Harding, w.
N. Nesbitt, Arthur w. Smith, Eugene
Enslen, Ike Adler, B. d. Armstrong, N.
H. Burt, j. D. Elliott, B. M. Allen, w.
s. Brown, Judge S. e. Green.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
At the Majestic,

ert Eldrldge the sand man, who is
le Majestic this week, is showing
wonderful work in his deftness in
se..Ing pictures out of the little grains of
sand. He does not mould the sand but by
a contrivance Of his own make and his
accurate aim in tossing handsful of sand
gets some interesting reproductions OF
buildings and landscapes. The climax of
his act In setting fire to a building which
he has constructed, illustrating the col
lapse of one of the big San Francisco
structures, is a great novelty. Mr.. Ell
bridge is a great favorite with the chill
dren. as they all like to make sand
moulds, and marvel at his wonderful Gre
aiions.
Leola Bland and Bert Howard are pre-
senting funny sketch "A Strange Boy"
which Is a success. Rice and Elmer have
some funny presentations In their aero
be tic work. and the Esterbrooks are re-
fined musicians and Gillian and Murray
are white and black face team.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
Last Day for Taking Out License.

Yesterday was the last day on which
saloon propretors in the city of Birmng-
ham could take out county and state
license. Numerous licenses were, there
fore, issued yesterday. 1t was stated in
the probate office that the day had been
unusually busy, and II all saloon proprie-
tors in the city have not equipped them
selves with the necessary papers for doing
business. It would be necessary for other
clerks to enroll the remainder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
Nordica.

The sale Of seats for the engagement of
Nordica at the Jefferson theatre will be-
gin this morning at 0 o'clock at the store
Of the Seals Piano company. Many. out
of-town people have already arranged for
tickets, and a large advance sale is antic-
ipated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
Miss Davis as "rhe Player Maid"

A theatrical event of much promise is
the new comedy, THE Player Maid" by
Louise Malloy, which is to be at the JEFF
erson theatre Saturday matinee and
night.
Although Miss Davis has been for many
years on the stage, she has seldom played
out of New York. and this season makes
only a short road tour, after which THE
Player Maid" opens In the metropolis for
another run. Miss Davis is the niece of
Jefferson Davis, President of the Con-
federacy. Unlike grand young actresses
who heretofore have stepped from so
ciety's ranks into the reams of theatre
doom, Miss Davis began her professional
career at the lowest rung of the histrion-
&c ladder, and has gradully worked her
way to the much envied position of star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
At the BIiou.

Charles e. Blaney's military play,
Across the Pacific" is being well re-
ceived at the Bijou this week.
The play. while military In character,
Is comedy of good kind. with hu-
NOR in plentiful proportions, and well de-
vised situations. More particularly, 1t is
a drama of incidents.
There are scenes in Montana, the Chi
nese quarter In San Francisco, Chinese
urant and opium den, dock scene
he United States transport CITY of
n about to depart for Manila, a
scene and interior of a block house
Philippines. All are portrayed faith
nd wildly. The Blaney shows never
rate; no matter how long an at
n, Is kept on the road, 1t is not
l to travel on its past reputation.
who have seen 1t before enjoy 1t
~ Hoe takes the leading role in
Ey manner, and Is given good sup
la he band is feature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
DANDEl-ION
a safe and sure specific for
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16

One clause alone would make the National Banking
Act splendid law even without its other safeguards
This clause prohibits lending than 10 per cent of
the banks capital to customer 1t is the very safe
principle of not putting all ones eggs In the same
basket.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
Or. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantees

AtAA eNAA 49,
you g perma-I
lent cure OF
private troubles.
and that you
may know my
guarantee is re-
liable I refer
you with per-
mission, to tha.
First National.
bank. Alabama
National bank,
Steiner Broth.
ers. bankers.
Jefferson Coun-'
ty 8 a In g o.
bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16

ratio COM
resented at
dience that
2 last night
onedy role
vas strong
atural and
led to win
Miss Ruth
male part,
ole success.
and Is also
n number
onally well
a quartette
and which
ne songs a
the entire
{ Lawrence
0, who was
on, the part
rio comedy
yes her lit
her ability.
better part
! company.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
offered Check In Saloon.

Gardner attempted to get a check for
S25 cashed last night in a saloon at 1902
First avenue. He endorsed it by signing
w. H. Morgan on the back In sign
ing the name of Col. John and endorsing
the name of w. Fl. Morgan, the young
fellow used the same handwriting That
child had signed the check was APP
parent The proprietor said he revealed
his guilt in his face He was so meek.
The proprietor, making some pretext,
called an officer. Tully rode up on his
wheel, and took the youth in charge.
He made a clean breast Of everything.
He stated that he had not obtained any
money II was needless for him to make
that statement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
Had Employers Signature.

The item of interest ia connection with
Gardner's attempted forgery is that the
signature of his employer was written
out and left in his possession. The scrap
of paper bears the names-Sam VIII John,
care Thomas NJ. Owen, Montgomery, Ala.
1t is presumed that Col John in leaving
for Montgomery, left this address to guide
the stenographer In forwarding his mail.
The boy probably ran across a bunch
of blank checks on the Birmingham Trust
and Savings bank. He saw the signature
of his employer. and probably realized
that II the name had been at the bottom
Of a check, and not on the piece of paper,
he could come in possession of money.
Probably he was next tempted to initiate
the signature. He finally made out sew
eral checks payable to w. II. Morgan, and
forged the signature of Colonel john. The
checks were for amounts between s. and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
AMATEUR FORGER
PROVES A FAILURE
Signs Name of Sam Will John
to Check
YOUTH ADMITS HIS GUILT
Was Such Novice That Saloon Man
Said He Showed His Guilt In
His Face While Offering
the Check.
YOUTH ADMITS HIS GUILT

With a method that was so amateurish
that one skillful in the art would be
tempted to renege, Knox Gardner, tried
to commit forgery last night.
Gardner is but Is years old, and is a
stenographer in the employ of Col Sam
VIII John, the well known attorney of
Birmingham, and Jefferson county repre-
sentative in the Legislature. Gardeners
youth, had he not spoken himself, could
have been told In his early step in a
criminal career. So patent was the for
gerry that when he presented check he
was detained with sweet words until
officer Tully drove up. He is now behind
the bars of the city iail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-16
GET NoRpIcA TICKETS

at Seals Piano s4ora today.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-12

Wall Street feels that there is a yell low political streak running through parts of the South and Southwest and made conspicuous by acts as irrational as those Whoch Populist Kansas was guilty of ten years ago. The fight against the railroads now Is in a. time of plenty in the first instance it was brought on by the very leanness of the times.
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LOCAL STOCK QUOTATIONS,

Quotations reported by Kimberly, Root & Go. Investment Brokers, lSS Or ange street. New Haven. Conn:
 Par. Bid Asksd
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires of Prince & Whitely, members of the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges New York office 52 Broadway and l5 Center street, New Haven. Conn.
 New York Aug. 10
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-12

treasury department The author for the secretary of the treasury to deposit customs receipts with the national banks under the law conduces to free dom of action. The sustained level of the government revenues Is accumu- iating a surplus in the treasury avail- able for return to the channels of the money market. There are still out standing nearly $10,OOO,OOO of the gov- ernment As of 1907 not yet presented for redemption A use of government deposits which would affect the com mand of this market over foreign cred its when the outward movement of the crops begins will be an element in the problem for consideration. The volume itself of those crops will be another. The governments report on condition of the cotton crop was unfavorable and the movement on condition of the cot ton crop was unfavorable and the movement of grain to market is slow yet Notwithstanding the heavy de- cline in condition of spring wheat dur ing July estimates of the yield still point to a considerable marketable sur plus for which excellent prices are l promised
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Mtscerrnncouu DonSs.

BiI Asked. ,aor,s F,xr3ess ,...... 96 9g Boston Elec 6s, 1908 l0S x: pranford l. X " s, l9Sa l05 IVY Inter. silver deb. Gs, l9S3 oe ,S1
 do list ss, 104s. ..;.. 1o6& lo7H Mid9ietow9, N l3 dos oon S0f fs iiSSffSo.iS i6s \ N N II Tii waier con Is, l910-15 M 162h N H. City Park SMs...,. K ss N Y. Sewer 4s 19l4..,s, 100 s N II. cit Bridge slss;::ss ICe New MI. Water nr. l9SS. lnn & N. D. Tel 5s. 194S...., lo9 Swift & Co. 5s 1alf.,.... loO igl United III As 194o.,..... < so sEx-dividend.
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CLOSING pRIcEs

Reported over prfvate wires of Prime < Whitely, members of tho new N Sork & and Boston Stock Exchanges, Center street New Haven Conn
 New York, August 10.
 kid A sknh
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AUGUST
 INVESTMENTS
n.,, unrnn Mnter Ed. atock.

New Haven Water Co. stock. E,
 N Y. N H. 6 Fl R. R. Co. SAs or 1g5i. <, N Y. N H ( II. R. R. Co. 4' or x. V, N H. & H, R. R. e., 84s Of 1856. ,or,
 providence Securities Co, As of 1851. Guaranteed principal and interest py the N r.. N II. & H. R. R. co.
 Consolidated Railway Co. As or lsoo.
 Consolidated Railway Go. As of l9oo' Guaranteed principal and interest oS the N. r.. N. H. & II. R. R. e.
 Branrord Electric Company lst Mtse' 5es bonds of 1887, <
 Conn. Ry Lighting co. 43ss oi 1851 n.,.. red Stock on Stock. ,,g.4noro
 international silver Go. 1st Mortgage 6eo bonds of 194S. eo1
 International silver Co. 1st Mtge' oYc Debentures of 1883. !.
 Tri-City Ky. & Light O. 5Go oonos of 1923, eo, pro. ferred Stock.
 Beech Creek R. R. Co. 40 Guaranteed Stock. ,o1 c,,oro,,. tevd Stock.
 short lime notes to yield from O@' l tn 7Gh.
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Some wall Street opinions of note a

Some Wall Street opinions of note as to the outlook are as follows:
 Henry Clews X Co.,: No permanent rise in the market, however. can be expected until money rates return to the normal. This cannot be accomplish ed until securities have touched a. lower level. The prospects, therefore, are for an irregular market, occasional rallies being allowed by still further dips downward. Much caution will be nec- essary in stock market operations for the next few months.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-12

Grannis & Lawrence-We think that those who can protect their stocks should take advantage of current prices In the next few days to purchase the good issues, noably Southern Pacific, Atchison, Union Pacific, Great North ern, and, among the low priced .shares, Rock Island common and preferred. Kansas City Southern and Chesapeake & Ohio
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-12
The Union Trust Go.
NEW HAVEN.

Chartered by the State of Connecticut with authority to act as Executor, Ad- ministrator, Guardian, Receiver, or Trustee, under will or deed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-12

Is legal depository of money paid in- to Court and Public Trust Funds, acts as Trustee for Municipalities, Corpora tions and Individuals, and administers Trusts of all kinds. Empowered to act as registrar of Stocks, Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness, manage sink ing funds, and do all business such as is usually done by Trust Companies.
 It also does a general banking busi- ness. collecting checks, notes, coupons. and receives deposits The principal of each trust is invested by itself and kept separate and apart from the cen- eral assets of the Company.
 This Company is by law regularly examined by the Bank Examiner of the State of Connecticut.
 HENRY l.. HOTCHKIss, President
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-12

But how long would Alabama or Ar- kansas, remarks the N. Y Mail, allow the Southern railway or the Rock Is- land to stop it's sengines and allow the business interests of those states to suffer from lack of transportation facil- tiles? There is a limit to which a rail2 road can be curbed. Beyond that the sane people of the coihnunity would take hand. Ultimately the hysterIcal features of the wave of reform win pass away, but until they do it is a dif- flcult task to estimate the value of se- curities. The equity of the bond or share holder may be considerably re- duced in paying the penalty of past er- TOTS.
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x-dividend.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-12
BOSTON STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires of Horn. blower 6 Weeks, members of the New York and Boston Stock Ex- changes, New Haven office, 27 Center street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-18
FATHER SHOOTS At Boy-

A tale OF brutality almost unbe'
lievabie was told to Sheriff Pacheco
and Under Sheriff Meyer at Tucson
by the 7.yearold son OF Guadalupe
Sanchez. who lives a short distance
southwest of the city. says the Arizo-
ma Gazette. That such inhumanity
as this father is said to have exhib-
tied toward the little fellow could
exist Is almost beyond the magma
ton. The lad said that his father
had been accustomed to beat him
frequently, He vas marked for a
beating and had run away. Neigh
bors saw the hoy running. and they
were called to by the father to stop
the lad. They refused to interfere.
and Sanchez continued to pursue the
lad. The little hoy finally came to
from his run. plunged headlong In.
hoping that be would he safe there.
There Is about four feet of water in
the ditch and the boy was nearly
drowned. He struggled In the water
and finally reached the opposite
bank, During all this time the faith.
er made no effort 10 help the lad.
but instead took a shot at him with
his gun. according to the lads story.
The charge knocked the boys hat off.
bit did not injure him. The report
of the gun was heard by %neishbors,
who Immediately teIcphoned to the
sheriff's office. Sheriff Pachcco. Tn.
der Sheriff Meyer and Deputy Esca-
bosa responded and placed Sanchez
under arrest. Sanchez denied that
he had shot at his son. He claimed
that he had merely tried to catch
him while he was running away.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-18
DOING N WORK.

News from the institute for the
Blind at Alamogordo is to the effect
that matters there are In very fine
shape and thta Superintendent s. ii.
Gill and his two assistant teachers
are doing great work for the blind
children at the institute. Several OF
the Mexicna children who when they
went there six months ago did not
understand a word of English. are
now speaking the English language
very well. The larger boys hav"
learned broom making and manufac-
ture a very good article which finds
ready sale by merchants and by
those visiting the institute. Several
of the girls have learned basket
making and very nice baskets are
being turned out by them which also
are easily sold. Music cuts a great
part in the education of the blind
children. They take to 1t very nat
urally and have become quite pro
ficient in singing. The members of
the board OF regents pay particular
attention to the well being of the
institution mad visit it very often,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-18
CASE CAUSED oEATa-

Ceaezsino RseubeFo, = pnpil ri the
hash schoal at Santa Pc. aael Friday
naght AZ the home ii his parenss ia
Hillside avenue from conclusion al
the brain, His death was the Fesaat
Of a blow received White 1t play
wtsh his sehoOlmates. several weehs
ago According 90 the stortes OF his
companions. they weEe engaged in
u game Of leap frog At the time ot
the accident. celeSttno MAS playing
the part OF frog and the other boys
we're jumping over him, While thus
engaged one Of his companions acct-
kicked him In the head and
strange as 1t may seem the death ut
the child resulted. Much sympathy
In expressed with the family II the
victim. who are well known and
highly respected In that city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-18
GIVEN UP TO DIE.

b. spiegel, 1904 N. Virginia St, Nv.
ansville. Ind. writes: For over five
years | was troubled with kidney and
bladder affections which caused me
much pain and worry, I los flesh and
was all run down, and a year ago had
to abandon work entirely. I had three
OF the best physicians who did me no
good and was practically given up
to die. Foley's Kidney Cure was re-
commended ana the first bottle gave
me great relief, and after taking the
second bottle I was entirely cured"
Why not let 1t help you? o. G.
Schaefer and Red Cross Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-18
kNEipP PROMOTED

Leon Y. Kneipp. supervisor Of the
Pecos River. Jemez and Taos forest
reserves. with headquarters In Santa
Re. has been officially notified Of
his promotion 70 DO forest inspector.
and the change win probably become
effective April !. Mr.. kneipp win
DO assigned 10 the Colorado district
which embraces all OF Colorado and
parts Of Kansas, Nebraska. South
Dakota. North Dakota, Wyoming.
Montana and Utah. Mr.. Kneipp mas
been identified with the forestry O r
vice since 1900. He was advanced
from ranger to forest supervisor
about two years ago. being transferr.
ed from Prescott, Arizona, to Santa
Pc. When he assumed charge OF
the Santa Fe office, the Pecos re-
serve a. the only n In his jurls-
diction then In existence. He ex-
poets to leave In two weeks Tor
Washington. d. C.. 10 spend a month
there I'm the office OF the bureau OF
forestry f%amiliarizing himself wit
his new duties before assuming act
ual field work, at the advice OF
Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot, Mr..
Kneipp will be succeeded as super.
visor Of the three forest eserves In
northern New Mexico by Ross Nc
MILAN, who 10 at present occupying
a similar POSITION In charge Of the
portales reserve. The territory EN-
braced In the various forest reserves
throughout the country was recent
ly divided into six inspection dis
tricts. New Mexico. Arizona and
Oklahoma are Incorporated In one OF
these districts and the district head
quarters will be established at Albu
querque.