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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
BURGER CHOSEN BY COMMISSION Received High Vol6 In Election
 Last Year WANT POLICE LEFT INTACT Commission Will Ask Council Not To Insist On Reduction of Force To
 90 Men-Polcemen
 On Trial.
WANT POLICE LEFT lNTAC-

The police commission met last night in the city hall and elected Jacob Burger. president of the Burger Dry Goods com pany, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Commission McGavock. MT. Burger was nominated by Commissioner Jones and unanimously elected without opposition. He received HOO votes in the last election and was the next man in point of strength after Yielding.
 A resolution introduced by Commission CT Parker was adopted, calling for the appointment of a committee to see the City Council and endeavor to secure the repeal of the resolution placing the police force on two shifts and reducing the force to 50 men, The committee consists of Copeland, Yielding and Parker.
 When the trials for policemen came up, and the evidence was heard, the following decisions were made: Policeman Parker. 15 days; Moore, reprimanded; Ward, 10 days Taylor, put back to work; Hamil- ton, five days.
 The telephone exchange operated in the police department was condemned, and it
 
 be abolished. This was brought about by the refusal of Chief Bodeker to sign the bill for s1OO which is monthly pre- scented by the company
 The resolution relating to the reduction in the police force was adopted after the reading of this letter from Chairman Copeland:
 aI.I1 rl Of Dnlf
 missioners, Gentlemen:
 "I have read the resolution adopted at the last meeting of the City Council re- questing your honorable board to reduce the number of patrolmen to 50, and let the men work in two shifts instead of three, as at present.
 Tt will be impossible to get as efficient service out of the men on a 12-hour shift as on an eight-hour shift. The physical endurance of the men will not permit it.. I want to keep intact the eight-hour shift service, which has proven so satisfactory and give protection to all sections of the city.
 If 12 men are taken off the force the protection which Is given to the resi- dence section, as we'll as to the business sections of the city, cannot be given. The department needs every man now on the force, and every man seems to be doing his full duty I shall regret exceedingly to see the force reduced, and still greater would I regret to see the men put on 12-hour shifts. I hope you will take the matter up with the council and see If some satisfactory arrangements cannot be made along the lines above indicated. Respectfully, HAL J. COPELAND, 2 Chairman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
BoDEKER's REPORT.
Arrests For Violating Prohibition Law
 34 and for Gambling 73.

The report of Chief Bodeker for Janu- ary was read and the chief was congrat- ulated on the figures. Here 1t is Honorable Board of Police Commission CTS:
 Gentlemen-I have the honor to submit herewith a. report for the work of the police department in the month of Jan- uary, 1908:
 Total number of cases docketed, 560. Arrests for violating prohibition law, 34. Convictions for violating prohibition law, 29.
 Fines for violating prohibition law, s1Ss7.
 Extra days for violating prohibition law, 3420.
 Arrests for gambling, 73. Convictions for gambling, 66. Fines imposed for gambling, s4040. Stolen property recovered: By patrol men, $26S70; by detectives, $20S1. Total, s2S49.70. Amount fines collected by police court, $27O1.5o.
 Respectfully submitted,
 GEORGE H. BODEKER,
 Chief of Polict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
The Kuhellk Concert,

Inquiries at the Jefferson box office concerning the appearance here next Mon day night of Kubelk, the great Bohemian volinist, indicate that he will be given an ovation. Manager R. s. Douglas has been kept busy all during the week an- ewering questions, and he announces that the seat sale will open Friday morning at 9 o'clock From all accounts men and women alike are hypnotized by the magic of Kubelik's playing. His pro- gramme for Birmingham will include the concerto in D minor by Fabish. also num- bers by Spohr, Techaikowsky, Weinia- waki, and Paganini, and encore numbers by other famous composers. Herr Lud- wig Schwab will again be the accompa- mist and Mile. Bertha Roy will give solos by Chopin, saint-saens, Moskoqski and Schumann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
STEvENS BIRTHDAY. Daughters of the confederacy at East Lake Observe the Day.

The Daughters of the Confectionery of East Lake held a meeting yesterday in celebration of the birthday of Alexander H. Stevens. The attendance was large and an interesting programme was car ried out. Prof. A. D. Smith delivered an address on the life of Stevens which was replete with personal "reminiscences of the great Confederate. Among the other speakers were Judge Feagin and Professor Mclaughlin.
 The meeting was held at the home of Mrs D. R. Smith, which was artistically decorated with Confederate flags. There were about 20 members of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
TO TEST CONCRETE.
Weather Prevents Building of House
 To Stand Fire Test.

President A. l.. Fulenwider of the Con- crete Block company was asked yesterday about the long delay in the erection of the building to test the efficiency of con crete block He said it was merely due to the weather and that the company would immediately start to erect the building. He said no special blocks are being made, but that only the blocks on the yards will be used.
 The result of this trial is being watched all over the country. Experts from va rious parts are expected as witnesses, as the life of great industry depends to some extent upon the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
MRS. SHANNON DIES.
Succumbs To Injuries Caused By Hav
 ing Clothing Catch Fire.

Mrs* Rosanna E. shannon died at o'clock yesterday morning at the Hill man hospital from the effects of burns received at her home, TIT North Twenty fourth street, on last Tuesday. Mrs Shannon was standing before the fire when her clothing caught fire and se- were burns were inflicted. She was 7s years old and on account of her advanced age there was little hope for her re- covery from the first. The deceased is survived by a son, D. J. shannon, and a granddaughter, Miss Marye Shannon
 The remains will be sent to Hunts vile this morning by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
FAVOR ISSUE OF
 $S,OOO,0OO BONDS
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP ADVo- GATES ADOPT RESOLUTION ASK ING COUNCIL TO ALLOW cITI- zENs TO VOTE ON QUESTION.

Over hundred ardent municipal own ership leaguers met last night at the city hall, and further launched the campaign for the issuance of $3,000,000 bonds to build a water works system, bringing water from the Warrior river, on the plans of Professor Kay of the University of Alabama.
 The meeting was called to order by President E. D. Smith, who explained the objects of the meeting. Chairman Cooper of the finance committee then detailed the work which has been accomplished by the committee, including the resolu- tions which were adopted by the council at its last meeting.
 Speeches favoring the bond issue were made by John w. Tomlinson, Hugh Friel, L. J. waldrop, Mayor Daniel of Avon dale, Jere King, Melville Drennen, l.. H. F. Moseley, John O'Neill, Byron De- zier and several others. The meeting adjourned at 10 o'clock after adopting this resolution, which was introduced by Melville Drennen:
 Resolved, That the Municipal Owner ship league heartily indorse the resolu- tion introduced in the City Council by Alderman Cooper requesting the board to call an election to vote on the issue of $S,0oO, 900 worth of bonds
 Resolved, second, That the league urge the City Council to pass the proper ordinance insuring the voters the right to vote on the question at the next city primary.
 Resolved, third. That the executive committee be requested to publicly re- quest every candidate for Mayor and al dermen to pledge themselves in favor of municipal ownership of the water works and to carry out the wishes of the peo- pie in building or acquiring water works plant'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
REV. DR. E. ". JONES
 DIES SUDDENLY
HE WAS BORN IN JEFFERSON COUNTY AND WAS FORMERLY AMONG THE MOST PROMINENT MINISTERS IN THE COUNTY.

The Rev. pr. B. W. Jones, editor of the Jones Valley Times, one of the oldest citizens of Birmingham, died yesterday evening at 6:20 o'clock at St. Vincent's hospital, after a pro- longed illness. Dr. Jones had been iii from some intestinal trouble for a month or more and was removed to the hospital for an operation. The operation was successfully performed and Dr. Jones was believed to be on the road to recovery when he suffered a collapse yesterday and died late in the evening. He was 65 years old.
 The deceased man was born in Jones valley and spent his entire life here. In his early days he was the most prominent minister in the community and was active and served faithfully for many years. Some years ago, how ever, he retired from the pulpit and had since been in active charge of the Jones Valley Timess a paper published ed in this city. He was one of Birming hams pioneer citizens and was widely known and very popular. His resi- dence was in Owenton.
 The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the Owenton Meth odist church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. W. F. Price, pastor officiating. The following will be the pall-bearers: Active-Dr. J. H. Mccoy Rev. r. W Brandon, Rev. B. B. Glas- gow, Rev. II. M Dobbs, Rev. E. B Norton and the Rev. s. T. Slaton. Hon orary-Rev. S. R. Lester, Dr. H. M Wells. pr. J. w. Norton, Rev. F. T. J Brandon, Rev. L. F. Whitten and the Rev. w. B. Woodall.
 The interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
JOHNSON IN DEMAND.
Minnesota Governor Has Two Invita-
 tions To Come To Alabama.

Not only has the Alumni association Of the University of Alabama invited Gov ernor John Johnson of Minnesota to visit Alabama in May, but the Alabama Indus trial association has also extended an in vitation to him to address that body a few days carrier.
 Each year the Alumni association of the University of Alabama invites some pub lie man to make the annual address be- fore the association. The invitation was wired to Governor Johnson by Robert Jemison, Jr., president of the Alumni association. It is considered almost cer- tain that Governor Johnson will com ply. This address Is slated to occur in Tuscaloosa May 26
 The Alabama Industrial association yes- terday wired Governor Johnson to ad- dress that body in annual convention in Mobile May 21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Toes Mashed By Car.

While attempting to board an East Lake street car at Woodiawn yesterday morning Frank Morgan, 20 years old, &C., cidentally fell lr' the step onto which he was about to swing and sustained Injuries of a somewhat serious nature One of the wheels passed over the toes on both feet, mashing them badly. The accident occurred on First avenue and Fifty-third street, near the unfortunate boys home. He was removed to St. yincents hospital in an ambulance of Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Louis ohma Morbit.

Louis Ohma Morbit. aged months, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. H. l. Nor bit, died yesterday evening at the fam fly residence at East Boyles street car funeral. In charge of Shaw & Son, will be held this morning, a special car leaving Boyles at :30 o'clock. The re- mains will be removed to Bessemer, where the interment will take place at the Cedar Hill cemetery this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
At the Bijou,

Billy B. Van seems to be making hit has been revised and an entirely new complement of musical specialties pro- vided. The company contains several people who were here last year and the chorus is composed of sprightly and good looking girls who know how to sing. Some of the ensembles are strikingly pretty. MT. Van is a comedian who has field of comedy all his, own and he is one of the most successful entertainers at present before the public. He is being cordially received at the Bijou this week. There will be the usual performance to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Recruits Leave For Navy Yard.

Ten recruits for the United States navy left Birmingham yesterday morning for the navy yards at Norfolk. These young men were enlisted by Officer Dickin- son. the recruiting officer in Birming- ham. They will immediately enter the service of the government. Lieutenant Ernest Brook of Chattanooga, was in Birmingham to inspect these recruits, and complimented them on their fine ap- pearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
, At the Gayety.

"Bits and the Kneipe Cure" are the titles of the two new burlesques in which the Fred Irwin's Majestics are seen this week at the new Gayety theatre.
 This is an organization that for many years has been giving the amusement public the best that money could pro- cure. Miss Gertie de Milt Is making many friends at the Gayety this week by her songs and her skill at dancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
MoonIiaht Ball.

The moonlight ball given by Prof. w. c. Mcconnell at the Hippodrome, last night was a decided success. Some ex- ceptionally pretty electrical effects were secured by the use of a peculiarly tinted electric light, and the moonlight idea was well executed. The dance followed the regular skating session, which lasted from to 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Civil Service Examinations.

The United States civil service commits sion announces an examination to be held in Birmingham on March 6. 1908. to se- cure eligibles from which to make certifi- cation to fill vacancies as they may oc- eur in the position of meat inspector tnale). at 5000 per annum, in the bureau of animal industry department of agri- culture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Adelaide Thurston Comes Today

Adelaide Thurston in "The Girl From Out Yonder," will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight. Wherever this play was given last year, managers were most anxious anxious to book return engagement. They all said 1t gave the charming actress wider scope for the display of her va- ried talents than any of the successes fin which she has been seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
For conceallns Smallpox Cases.

Several arrests have been made by San itary Inspector Burson of negroes for concealing cases of smallpox. One was convicted yesterday and another is held awaiting trial. The law provides that in case the disease develops 1t must be im- mediately reported, and the diseased car ried to the hospital for the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
chauncey oIcott In Do,NeIII of Derry"

Chauncey olcott, who will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night in his new play, "ONeill of Derry" is the one actor and producer now before the public who can justly lay claim to the title romantic actor" Since his first appearance in drama he has appeared only in romantic plays and has never es- saved a character in modern dress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 11.-Forecast foI Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Wednes- day; Thursday clearing, continued high temperature; increasing southerly winds.
 Birmingham, February Il, p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
(. T. snaw & Son. undertaksra

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns, ManaHe1
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03

of fine workmanship. bearing on one
side raised bust of the president and
on the other design of a pair OF
clasped hands, beneath the crossed
pipes of the white man and the red
man-emblems OF everlasting peace
and friendship.
The medals were worn with much
pride. doubtless, by the seven warriors
so signally honored. then handed to
succeeding generations and finally
were mislaid or lost. So far as iy
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03
nx.Prooue, Of Match Factory.

One match factory on the Pacific
coast. covers 2i0 acres and operates
over 30 miles of railroad. over which
is carried to II daily 200,000 feet of
sugar pine and yellow pine logs for
the match machines. Inferior lumber
will not do 1t must be straight.
grained and free from knots and care.
fully treated In addition. The by-prod.
uct goes into larger things. This
factory turns out as by.product
thousand doors and 500 window
sashes daily
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03
INDIAN PEACE MEDAL.
One Of Seven Presented by President
Madison TO Chiefs.

Kansas City. Mo.-Nearly 100
years aEo--Is09 II was-James Madi-
son. fourth president OF the United
States. made treaty with seven In.
dian tribes that dwelt northwest OF
the Ohio river, in the heart OF the vii.
derness. To each OF the chiefs OF these
tribes. including the Delawares, the
Pottawatomles and the Miami clans.
The Great Father In Washington sent
. token Of the compact signed be-
tween them. The offering OF the chief
executive was heavy silver medal,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03
CLEARS KNoTTY RAIL TANeLE.
Judge Who Decided Flsh-Harriman
Illinois Central Dispute.

Chicago.-Judge Farlin G. Ball, who
dissolved the injunction restraining
E. H. Hartman and others from vot.
ing the proxies Of the Union Pacific
and the Railroad Securities company
at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Central Railway company, is a vet
eran OF the civil war. He volunteered
Just after he had graduated from the
University OF Wisconsin and served
10 the finish, when he was discharged
With the rank Of major. He then set.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03

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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03

tied N Danes county Wis. and In
1925 was elected 10 the superior court
bench. He has decided many impor.
tant cases. among others the dispute
between Chicago and its traction com.
panies. In that case he held that tho
city had the right to regulate stree,
car fares, and that the companie,
were Obliged TO grant universal trans
fers from one line TO any OF the others
for single iare. He Is an acknowl.
edged authority on banking and real
estate law. He has been president OF
the Chicago Bar association and OF the
Chicago Law institute, and attorney
for the west park board and the town
Of Cicero. He is Just 70 years of age,
but ia wellpreseryed man with r
military bearing.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03
Diverse

known only one has ever been heard
from by the United States government
since that time II is owned by a
Rosedale. Kan. man, Corwin s. Curtis,
proprietor OF a woodworking factory
and machine shop at l7ls Kansas
City Avenue, in that city. Mr.. Curtis
has taken his medal to the national
mint In Philadelphia and compared II
With the bronze original there.
The superintendent OF the mint
told me the medal is genuine and tina,
II Is the only one of the seven ever
returned there" said Mr.. Curtis 4 few
days ago. Il have had the medal
since 1865 and have refused to part
with II for 81 1000.
The medal in his possession is near.
ly three inches In diameter and Is one
eighth of an inch in thickness.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-04-03
Explained At Last.

why do they have a banking bust.
ness connected with that large de.
par,ment stores"
They put the money out al inter
est willie the customers walt for
rfauge Reader
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11

Yes, have found it at last Found
WHAT Why that Chamberlain's Salve
cures eczema and all manner of itching
of the skin. l have been afflicted for
many years with skin Disease. had
to get up two or three times every
night and wash with cold water to
allay the terrible itching, but since
using this salve in December, 1905, the
Itching has stopped and has not trou-
bled me. Elder John T. Ongley. Root
vile, Pa. For sale by Harry Cross.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
Temperance Resolutions OF SouthesH
Baptist Convention

u
The following resolutions on temper
ance we've presented and enthusiastic
ally adopted by the Convention. In
deed, the adoption was by the rising OF
the body and the giving Of the chautau'
qua salute while the speaker, in proph-
ecy soon to be realized, pronounced the
doom of the business ahat puts money
above boys and morals;
WHEREAS, One Of the very great
est obstacles to the advancement OF
Gods Kingdom in the world both at
home and abroad, is the legalized liquor
traffic. running homes, blighting char
acters. blasting lives, damning souls
nd ncutralizng to large extent the
work Of pastors and missionaries on
home and foreign fields;
WHEREAS, 1t is a fight between
the churches on one side and the liquor
traffic on the other side. the CHURCHES
standing for good and for God in the
world and the liquor traffic standing
for evil in the world. be it
RESOLVED, That we, the South
ern Baptist Convention, representing a
constituency of over two million mem
bers, hereby declare our determined and
uncompromising opposition to the
liquor traffic in all Of its forms;
Second. that we respectfully but
very earnestly request the proper
officers Of Our national government not
to issue privilege taxes for the sale Of
liquor where its sale is prohibited by
the laws Of the state;
Third, that we urge Our senator's
and representatives in Congress to pass
some measure to prevent shipment Of
liquor into dry territory;
Fourth, That We will preach temper
ance, practice temperance, pray for
temperance, vote for temperance;
Fourth, THAT WE URGE OUR
PEOPLE EVERYWHERE NOT TO
VOTE FOR ANY ONE FOR ANY
OFFICE WHO is KNOWN TO BE IN
SYMPATHY WITH THE LIQUOR
traffic.
Sixth that we express our JOY and
our gratitude to God because of the
fact that since the last meeting Of the
Convention the prohibition territory in
the bounds OF the Convention has very
largely increased and we declare ouI
purpose as Southern Baptists of joining
hands with Our brethren Of other de.
nominations and with every one who
loves the churches and the home and
the school, not to cease Our efforts unit
every vestige of this accursed traffic
has been entirely banished from oul
land;
Seventh, That this Convention ap
point standing committee of fifteer
members TO be known as the committee
on temperance, whose duty it shall bt
to serve as board of information and
to promote in every possible way the
cause of temperance till there shall not
be licensed saloon in our land till the
whole liquor traffic is driven not only
from Our land. but from all lands;
Eighth, That copy Of these reso.
lutions be furnished to the presiding
| officers and chairmen of the proper
committees OF each branch Of Congress-
to the governor of each state in the
South and that the press be requested
to publish them"
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
A Living Skeleton

Is the final condition OF any1child that
has worms lift lives. Think OF hav-
ing something IN your stomach that
eats all you take as nourishment. Nine
tenths of the babies have worms, may
be yours has. Be certain that it has
not by giving it Whites Cream Verrni-
fuge--it expels all worms and is tonic
for the baby. Price IS cents. Sold by
Ed Greene.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-06-11
Boys Will be Boys

And are always getting scratches, cuts
sprains bruises, bumps, burns OF
scalds, Don't neglect such things they
may result serious if you do. Apply
Billiards. Snow Linimcnt according to
directions right away and it will relieve
the pain and heal the trouble. Price
s5c soc and 81 90. Sold by Ed Green.