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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

have come to kill," spoke a faint voice. Charlie and Aggie both heard 1t dis tinctly, and were accordingly much amazed not to say a wee bit frightened. To hear a voice coming from a tree was, indeed, such an unheard of thing that 1t was enough to make them think they were asleep and dreaming.
 'Hit me, sister, sos I can see if I'm awake" said Charlie. Come, hit me good and hard"
 Aggie did as bid, and inflicted a sharp, stinging slap on the side of Charlie's face. ''Geei' yelled Charlie. "I guess I'm awake all right. Say, sis, you've got a mighty strong right hand" And Char lie rubbed tenderly the burning spot on his cheek.
 You said for me to hit good and hard" defended Aggie. "But-what was that talking? Was it-was it--that treeT'
 Tt was this tree," came the mysteri- ons little voice. And you need have no fear of me, little ones. It is who have cause to be afraid of you. See that ugly sharp blade on the ground! You have come to cut me down with 1t. And al- ready you have hurt my Side bit. al- though the hurt is so slight that if 1t Is not increased I shall quickly recover. But will you listen to my story, little ones7 l have never had the power to speak be- fore, and now that voice has been given to me I must plead for my life. In so doing shall have to tell you of my life, my parents, my ancestry"
 "Oh, then you have a family treer' And Charlie. all enthusiasm, did not laugh at his own wit. He was never more serious in his young life.
 ''Yes, I have a family tree." responded the voice. And as fine a one as can be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
s OUR,PUZZLE
 
REHE ADINGS.

Q) Behead the name that is often ap- piled to an infant and leave the nickname of a famous Bible character.
 @ Behead a word describing head covering and leave that which we could not live without
 (3) Behead a word applied to water when 1t is put into kettle for heating and leave a liquid much used for lighting and heating.
 (4) Behead word applied to bird on ,he wing and leave that which we enjoy lach day.
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Some dear little snowfakes. Fast falling down, Made some queer changes All over the town, And when the dear boys, And the dear girls, too, Looked out In the morning Not one of them knew Their former surroundings, For at every place The dingy old town Had on a clean face.
 MAUD WALKER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Arrange these numbers so that If added horizontally, vertically or diagon- ally the sum will be 34. Answer will be given in hext weeks page
 f
 CONUNDREMs. Why is the heir to fhrone musing on his fathers government like rainbow? Because it's the <on's (sun's) re- nection on steady reign train. Why is the inside pf anything always mysterious?
 When does cook tfeak the game laws7 When he poacheS eggs. Why is an egg like a young colt? Neither is of any use ttll broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is in dog, but not in bark; My second is in burn, but not in spark My third is in kneel, but not In pray; My fourth is in cart but not in dray; My fifth is in eagle, but not in wing; My sixth is In chorus, but not In sing; My seventh is in ant, but not in hill; My eighth is in paper, but not in bill;
 My whole spells a name
 That good children hate,
 For it's something that's put
 On a bad child's pate. Answers will appear next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
The Boy Who Could
 Not Lie.
 EI Tz AFhys yNhdwa Walker 

There was n little fellow,
 In the very long ago, Who found it wasn't very hard To tell the truth, you know. He cut down a young cherry tree With his new hatchet, bright,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
RIDDLES AND ANSWERS.

RIDDLES AND ANSWERS. My first makes company; My second shuns company; My third assemblies company; My whole puzzles company.
 Ans.-Co-nun-drums. Can you tell me why a hypocrite's eye Can better descry than you or I, On how many toes a pussy cat goes7 Ans.-A man of deceit
 Can best counterfeit;
 And so, I suppose,
 Can best count her toes. MATHEMATICAL PUZZLE.
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Answers to last weeks Behead- fngst CD Brake-rake. (2) Dram ram. (3 GIass-lass. (4 Bale-ale. Answers tO Biographical Conun-
 drums.
 Peter the Great. Louis XIV. of Isabella of Spain.
 Answer to last weeks Letter Enigma-Blixxard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
EUGENE BROWN NOW HEADCOUNTRYC CLUB
WALKER PERCY ELECTED VICE. PRESIDENT AT MEETING LAST NIGHT-WARM CONTESTS FOR BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

k. l.. Brown was unanimously elected president of the Country club for the en- suing year at the election of officers held at the club last night The election of MT. Brown to the presidency followed the custom of the club, it having been the rule for a number of years to elect the vice president of one year as president for the next. Walker Percy was last night unanimously elected vice president, succeeding MT. Brown.
 H. L. Badham, w. w Crawford and A. W. Nelson were elected long term gov ernors, and F. B. Fowlkes, w. H. John- ston, c. A. Stillman, R. H. Baugh and J. D. Kirkpatrick for three short terms and two unexpired long terms. The short terms are for one year, and the unexpired terms also have one year more. These men were elected from a large field of candidates, and the race was rather warm.
 A large attendance of the membership caused the election to wax exceedingly interesting The election of MT. Brown and MT Percy was assured before the meeting was called. Both men have been diligent toilers for the welfare of the club and the honor placed upon them was simply a recognition of their good work. The election for governors, however, took on the appearance of the hottest munich pal campaign, friends of the several can- didates buttonholing the various club members and expounding the merits of their respective favorites.
 President w. w. Crawford made his an- nual report, which showed the institution to be in fattering financial condition. MT. Crawford was rendered vote of thanks by the club for his excellent ad- mlnistration.
 The terms of the newly elected officers and governors began immediately after their election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
CHANGE IN FOOD Works Wonders In Health.

It is worth knowing that a change in food can cure dyspepsia. q deem it my duty to let you know how Grape-Nuts food has cured me of indigestion.
 "I had been troubled with it for years, until last year, and my doctor recom- mended Grape-Nuts food be used every morning. l followed instructions and now l am entirely well.
 "The whole family like Grape Nuts; we use four packages a week. You are well come to use this testimonial as you see fit"
 use of Grape-Nuts food is that 1t Is pre- digested by natural processes and there- fore does not tax the stomach as the food she had been using; it also contains the elements required for building up the nervous system. If that part of the hu- man body is in perfect working order, there can be no dyspepsia, for nervous energy represents the steam that drives the engine
 When the nervous system is run down the machinery of the body works badly. Grape-Nuts food can be used by small children as well as adults. It Is per- fectly cooked and ready for instant use.
 Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs There's a reason"
 Ever read the above lettef? A new one appears from time to time. They are gen. ulne, true. and full of human interest.
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
WARRANTS OUT FOR
 DEALERS IN MEAD
THE CHARGE IS MADE BY MITCH ELL THAT THIS POPULAR DRINK HAS TOO HIGH A PER CENT OF ALCOHOL.

That part of Jefferson county's thirsty population which has been slaking it's thirst with Pabst Mead beer will have to forego even this pleasure If warrants
 issued for the arrest of dealers in this product result in convictions. Forty-five warrants have been sworn out before Judge I. H. Benners against forty-five dealers in this beverage, w. L. Mitchell being the complainant.
 Mead" beer has been the subject of much comment in Birmingham during the last few weeks It is product of the Pabst Brewing company, that concern having brewed it for a number of years, it being originally intended for the use of sick persons. Dealers maintain that the amount of alcohol contained in it Is within the specified limit of the prohibi- tion law, while officers of the law have been Investigating it, and when ques- toned as to what they think of its law abiding qualities wisely nod their heads. As it is, Mead is probably the most popular drink in Birmingham at the pres ent time.
 The cases will come up for preliminary hearing before Judge Benners in few days.
 Julius Marx, agent for the beer in Bir- mingham. was placed on trial before Judge Feagin several days ago for han ding this beer Judge Feagin took it un- der advisement and will hand down his decision today. An analysis of the beer is said to have shown it to contain from 1.76 to more than per cent of alcohol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
AH Plans Completed
 For Empire SkyScraper

building is to be 15 stories above the sidewalk. The first three stories will be finished with stone and above the third floor the building will be of brick with terra cotta ornament At the thirteenth floor there will be a projecting frieze which will form a balcony The window space of the thirteenth and fourteenth floors will be joined and finished with the arcade effect. These features, to- gether with the metal marquse over the entrance, will relieve the blankness of the sheer walls and give the building decided architectural expression.
 On the interior the building will be even more handsomely finished. The floors in all of the corridors will be of marble and on every floor marble wainscoting will extend to the ceiling. The floors in the offices will be of maple. The basement floor of the building will in all probability be occupied by an up-to-date cafe. The ground floor will probably be occupied by some bank and four stores. Above the first floor the shape and size of the rooms have not been definitely decided upon, but according to present plans there will be seven different sizes and styles of offices in the building, and something like ten rooms to the floor.
 Every inch of space in the building will be used The elevators will be so arranged that the distance between tho office at the end of the corridor and the rearest elevator will be only 20 feet. This is considered a very favorable point by the architect. The elevators will be equipped with express light signals, mal- ing it convenient for the passenger to catch the first car going up or down.
 The building will be equipped with every modern appliance. To avoid the annoyance of the janitors sweeping vacuum cleaning apparatus will be in- stalled. By this method, through force Of suction, dirt in the offices and cor riders will be drawn through tubes into the basement. Space has been reserved in the basement for lighting apparatus. which may be installed at some future date.
 It is also possible that a roof garden will be made on top of the building, all though this point has not been definitely decided upon.
 The building will have two entrances, but the main entrance will be on the First avenue side. MT. Warren stated yesterday afternoon that the plans would call for a building modern in every re- spect and one that will overshadow all other office buildings in the city from both the points of convenience and beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
DENTISTS BEGIN
 SESSIONS TODAY
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD ITS CONVENTION. HERE. WHICH WILL CONTINUE THREE DAYS-PUBLIc INVITED.

The southern branch of the National Dental association meets in the city hall this morning for a three days convention. The people of Birmingha are extended an invitation to attend all sessions as one of the objects :s the education of the general public.
 Dr. A. l.. Melendy, president, ar rived in Birmingham yesterday from Knoxville, Tenn, and a score of other dentists arrived last night. The ses- sion will open this morning with ad- dresses of welcome on the part of the state, city and local society. During the afternoon the president will de- liver his address, and tonight feature will be a special paper with lantern slides on the history of the National Dental association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
WARDS LETTER
 TO THE SUBURBS
Asks If They Are Willing To Have An Accountant Examine Their
 Financial Status.

Mayor Ward has addressed the fol- lowing self-explanatory letter to the mayors of Graymont, Avondale, Wood- lawn, East Lake and Elyton:
 Dear Sir-The council committee has under consideration a resolution ex- pressing willingness on the part of the city of Birmingham to annex -.
 In considering this resolution ehe committee should have definite infor- nation in regard to the finances of your city. Please advise whether you will be willing to have a representa- tive of the city of Birmingham call and be furnished with whatever data, fig ures and other information that he may request. Awaiting reply I am, very truly, G. WARD, Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
BOOSTERS WILL
 SPREAD THE NEWS.

What will it mean to get dozen Birmingham boosters on booster train launch ed in a town for a few hours?
 Pushing Birmingham, according to the plans which are being formulated will be one of the most delightful jobs ever undertaken. it will only need good takers, of which Birmingham has a good supply, and all they will need to speak Is the solid truth. {
 The train will start on May 26 and before it's return the people of this and other states will know what Birmingham stands for The committee on the train has been appointed and consists of c. W. 2 Ufford, chairman; W. c. Phillips and F. F. Ellis.
 The executive committee of the 2 Manufacturers association met $ yesterday and appointed R. N. Rhodes, E. Wilker and J. B. 2 Babb a committee to take up the { matter of securing Alabama ma s terial for the university geological { building. The association will s hold an important meeting this g afternoon. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

The following decds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday:
 s5050-Miss Lena Holbrook and Mrs. Lydia s. Davis to John H. Goodapple, part of lots 2 and 8, block 674, according to the survey of the Elyton Land com pany.
 $2So0-Birmingham Realty company to Mrs. Lizzie Jobson, part of block SS5 according to the survey of the Elyton Land company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Three Men Held For BuruIary,

J. c. Johnson, G. w. Morgan and Bud Scott, three white men, were arrested yesterday evening by Police Officers Larue, Rittenberry and Elledge on charges of burglary and grand larceny. The three men are charged with having broken open a box car of merchandise in the Frisco yards. It is alleged that they took from the car several cases of whisky, some beer, four boxes of smoking tobacco, several pairs of lace curtains and other goods of considerable value. When the home of one of the men was searched yesterday part of these goods were found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Firm Records Chance of Name.

A record of a change in name of the Railway Standard Test Materials com- pany was filed in the office of the pro- bate court yesterday The paper filed states that at a recent meeting of the stockholders it was decided to change the name of the concern to the Cairns Piper Supply company" M. K. Moore, T. c. Cairns and c. w. Milner are named as the stockholders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Proceedings In Federal Court.

Proceedings of voluntary bankruptcy were filed in the office of Charles J. Alli- son, clerk of the United States court, yes- terday by W. L. Bank of Bessemer. The liabilities are given as s541026. while the assets are given as S4lO7. 40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate court yesterday:
 Charles O. steen to Miss Elizabeth Gardner.
 Joseph W. Bell to Miss Minnie M Creek.
 Salvador A. Ccfalu to Miss Maude Brewers.
 Thomas J. Luzenby to Miss Florence Leith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
KAU UL FORMALLY ELECTED
 HEAD OF COMMERCIAL CLUB

The Commercial club unanimously in- dorsed the report of it's nominating com mittee yesterday when the formal elec- tion was held. President John L. Raul became the official head of the club, and will immediately begin the preparation of his committees, and the formation of his work for the coming year. The building committee has recommended that new club building be erected this year. which term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

the debatable Middle states was over l,2OOoOO greater than Judge Parker's in 1904
 The West and the South are bound to- sether by the ties of common commercial and industrial interest, and any effort to cleave them asunder politically will spell disaster to the party making 1t. The Wall street stock exchange is the Molocll that consumes the profits due the South on her cotton and those due the West on her cereals. Since the war those two sections have been robbed of untold mil- lions by the artificial control which Wall street exercises over the prices of these products. Bryan is brave enough to say: Close the stock exchange; stop the gam bling in the necessities of lifei" And Wall streets answer is Destroy Bry- am The South and West and the mid dle West will now stand together, and Bryan will by an unprecedented major- ity, be elected president.
 Very respectfully,
 R. II. GREENE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May n.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi:
 Showers and cooler Tuesday; Wednes- day fair, fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Routine Matters Disposed Of.


 At the meeting yesterday the regular committees reported for the month and other routine matters were disposed of in tho usual manner.
 Superintendent J. H. Phillips reported enrolment for the month, 6504; member ship, 5562; salaries paid teachers, $11,- 5S6.6S. The superintendent also reported contribution oy the children of the public schools of $216.12 for the children of Alabama who were victims of the re- cent cyclone.
 Chairman Ben M. Jacobs of the finance committee, with whom the fund had been placed, reported as to the distribution of the money, which he conducted himself during a personal tour of the afflicted district
 The superintendent also reported a con- trbution of s100 by the pupils for the en- tertainment of the Confederate Veterans Curing the reunion in Birmingham.
 pr. Phillips announced that the grad uating class exercises will be held May 2S in the high school auditorium. Pres ident George E. MacLean of the Uni versity of Iowa will deliver the annual address.
 The matter of taking the school census of the city was discussed and placed in the hands of special committee to act. The following was adopted:
 ''Be 1t Resolved, That the thanks and appreciation of the board of education e expressed to MT. w. A. Green, treas urer and Gitor of the Republic Iron and Steel company. for generous gift of about 800 pounds of iron for the use of the forge shop of the high school"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Work to Begin on Fifteen Story Building on Bank Saloon
 Corner October 1
LEASES ON THE PRESENT
 BUILDINGS EXPIRE THEN
Architect Describes the New Structure Which Will Have Every Facility and Convenience Offered By
 Modern Office Buildings.

Birminl .am's next slty-scraper will go up on the Bank saloon property, on the northwest corner of First avenue and Twentieth street, shortly after the first of October, when the present lease on the property expires. The new office building will be 15 stories and will front 50 feet on First avenue and 100 feet on Twentieth street. It will be modern in every detail and the approximate cost of construction will be $350,00o. The build- ing will be known as the Empire, after the Empire Construction company, which will erect it.
 The contract for the plans of the build ing have been in the hands of Warren & Welton, TOY Title Guarantee building, and Carpenter & Blair, 475 Fifth avenue, New York, associated architects, for sey- eral days. The general sketches of the building have been completed and the architects have been instructed to finish the plans this month.
 AS soon as the plans have been com pleted bids will be opened and the con- tract let at once. It is stated that the builder who receives the contract will begin at once to get his material on con venient ground, so that when the present lease expires on October 1 the work may go forward at once.
 When called upon yesterday w. T. War ren of Warren & Welton, showed an Age-Herald reporter his sketches. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
This ticket was elected:
 President-John L. Kaul.

President-John L. Kaul.
 Vice Presidents-Rufus N. Rhodes. F. M. Jackson, G. B, Mccormack. J. B. Glb- son, R. M. Goodall, A II. Ford, James Bowron, ". P. G. Harding, F. H. Crock ard, T. H. Johnston, Sid w. Lee, M. V. Joseph.
 Directors-Sterling A. Wood, T. H. Mol ton, Willard J. Wheeler A. R. Dearborn, J. W. Sibley Frank Nelson, Jr., F. Y. Anderson, Robert Jemison, Sr.. J. W. Me- Queen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

Creamery butter reduced to 33c. A. & P. TEA co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

from substantial then They have been patched and repaired every few years, until now it scarcely seems worth while to attempt further repairs. Leaving out of the question for the moment all hu- mane and educational considerations, and passing the matter upon general economic and sanitary facts, the city cannot afford to longer delay action in matter affect ing the health and morals of the com munity. It must be admitted that in the selection of suitable sites for negro schools the board is confronted with a most serious difficulty. Several times the board has been thwarted in its purposes by objections to the locations selected The rapid changes in the residence, as well as in the business districts of the city, keep the negro population of the city constantly shifting, and real estate and other interests are keenly expectant regarding land values and vigilant re- garding such factors as may affect these values
 We therefore urge that provision be made for the erection of permanent and substantial brick structures to replace the present buildings used for negro schools.
 We beg to present the following esti- mate of cost for each of these improve ments. The figures given are conserva- tive-and are intended in each instance to cover both building and equipment:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12

of the Johnson men of this state. but we are much encouraged at the pros pect of supporting and nominating a man who can certainly win in November. Yours very truly, A. c. SMITH,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-12
Estimated Cost.

IOIdl GSIlfndIeu cost @oUU,UoU We beg that the foregoing estimates be given your earnest and thoughtful con sideration. We believe them to be con servative and just in view of the in- creasing educational demands of our pop ulation.
 We, therefore, recommend and urgently request that you call a special election to enable the people of our city to vote upon the question of issuing bonds to the amount of $3O0,OOO the sum required for the improvements outlined in the fore going statement
 The foregoing statement is unanimously adopted by this board, and in addition b this official action, we append herewith our signatures.
 B. A. THOMPSON. President.
 JAMES J. SMITH, Vice President.
 GEORGE B. WARD,
 SAM WILL JOHN,
 E. P. HOGAN,
 REIN M JACOBS