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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
CHICAGO WINS
 CHAMPIONSHIP


 New York, December S.-Formal award ing of the championship of 1908 to the Chicago club reelection of it's present officers and diretors, and the reading of the annual report of its president, Harry c. Pulliain. were the matters that oc- cupied the attention of the National League of Professional Baseball clubs today.
 MT. Pulliam recommended that the fix ing of dates for the playing off of post poned games be made arbitrary by rule instead of, as now, at the discretion of tie home club. Thus, under the new rule, a postponed game would have to be played off on the first day of the next series between the two clubs on the grounds where the postponement oc- cured
 The election resulted as follows:
 President. Harry c. Pullam; secretary treasurer, John A. Heydler; board of di lectors, Messrs. Barney Dreyfus. Charles H. Ebbetts, August Hermann. Charles ". Murphy and George H. Dovey.
 An important piece of work performed was the acceptance of the national com missions recommendation that the period of the drafting season for major leagues should be curtailed to extend only from September 1 to September 15 or each year. If as is expected, the American league tomorrow accepts the same recommends tion 1t will then become a part of the na- tional agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
MEMS DEPARTMENT

You can buy now any Kuppenheimer Suit we own at 33 1-3 discount from the regular prices. Comment on this high art handmade clothing is unnecessary. It is known fact that every garment made by the celebrated house is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
 A splendid line of men s man tailored "Peg or Regular Pants,' perfect fitting and grand assortment of colors, worth $500, go in this sale at $3.98 per pair.
 A big lot of mems heavy weight under vests and pants; real value 75c, our special price for this sale, only 39c per garment
 A grand assortment of men s Shirts sold all around town at $100. Special, only 69c.
 Mems and boys pure linen Collars, all the new and late designs, at 1212c each.
 Mems high-class stiff and soft hats, in various colors and all the new shapes worth $350, go in this sale at $248 each
 An elegant assortment of men $ socks, worth 39c, go in this sale 25c per pair
 2500 men s and ladies gloria silk Para gon frame Umbrellas, beautiful assort- ment of Handles, we'll worth $1.59, go in this sale at 98c.
 We are putting in this sale all ladies', misses, children and mems Shoes at greatly reduced prices. You can save money here
 Tie millinery department is on the sec ond floor as you leave the elevator you will land right into the incest little department in the city. Clean, comfortable, cozy and well lighted and beautiful line of high art millinery at reasonable prices.
 Ladies' untrimmed, small Shape Felt Hats, with the high crowns, in all the pre- vailing colors, at soc each.
 A grand line of misses and children's Hats. Tie crush and plain crowns, all shades, worth 9Sc at 49c each.
 Ladies satin "Lady Redfern" shapes, in blues, greens, taupe, brown, black and feathers, worth $4.50, at $2.95 each
 About 90 ladies' fine dress Hats, made for window display and pattern Hats, worth up to $7 50, choice of this lot at $395.
 Small lot of ladies little English walk ing Hats, stylishly and elegantly made, sold everywhere this season at $100O to $1250, now only $4.98.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
THOMAS SUES
 FATHER-IN-LAW
Atlanta Chauffeur Wants $100,000 for Alienation of His Wife's
 Affections.

Atlanta, Ga, December S.-Suit for $lO0.- GOO for alleged alienation of his wife's affections was today filed in the superior court of Fulton county by Russell J. Thomas, whose romantic marriage to Miss ,Silvey Speer, the only daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. A. Speer and heiress to the late John Silvey's estate. attracted wide interest few weeks ago The suit is brought against MT. and Mrs. Speer, parents of Mrs. Thomas.
 It is said that MT. Speer will this week institute a suit for the annulment of the marriage between his daughter and Mr. Thomas
 The marriage of Miss Speer to MT. Thomas occurred Monday morning, Sep tember 2s 1908. They left immediately for Charlotte, N. G. where they were taken into custody by the police, acting on in- structions from the parents of the bride, and were held until Mrs. Speer arrived and took charge of Mrs. Thomas, the groom returning to Atlanta without bis wife. They have not lived together since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
INSANE FATHER
 KILLS DAUGHTERS
HIRAM L. BADGER GOES SUDDEN " AND VIOLENTLY CRAZY-lS FINALLY CAPTURED AND CON- FINED IN PADDED CELL.

Wakefield, Mass, December 8.-Becom- ing suddenly and violently insane, Hiram L. Badger, a resident of this town, to- day killed his two daughters, Florence aged 15 and Catherine, aged T, and then ran through the town shooting at per- sons on the street and firing into stores slightly injuring Frederick Wheeler. Bad ger was pursued by a crowd of towns people, who finally captured him and turned him over to the police.
 From the nature of Badgers ravings at the police station the officers were of the opinion that the sudden madness was due primarily to jealousy.
 Mrs. Badger, the mother of the mur- dered children, who had been away from her home on a brief visit, returned to- night. She got her first news of the tragedy through a newspaper while on her way home. The shock of the affair prostrated her and tonight she was un- der the care of a physician.
 Badger was taken to the Cambridge jail this evening and placed In a padded cell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

have granted them the use of their club rooms, and delightful evenings are looked forward to at these meetings.
 The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. R. P. McTyere died this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. J. F. Sturdevant tomorrow after neon at o'clock at their home on ,Arl nigton avenue between Short and Nine- teenth streets, Interment will take place at Walnut Grove. Much sympathy is extended the parents of this little one in their sad bereavement
 The board Of education met in regular session tonight at the city hall and out ef respect to Dr. R. P. McTyere, one of the board, who lost his little son this aft ernoon adjourned subject to call
 Capt H. w. Crook, president of the board of trade. has appointed F. r. Smith, Dr. William Waldrop and w. S. Welsh a committee of three to confer with James Bowron of Birmingham and ar range the plan for placing the board of trade on a thoroughly business basis
 MT Lawson of Newark, N. J., has sue ceeded L. A. Carlisle as superintendent of the Central Foundry company, and has entered upon his duties. MT. Carlisle is now with the Smith Manufacturing eom- pany as secretary and treasurer.
 MT and Mrs. II. L. Jordon and Mrs Swinson of Atlanta. who came to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Hager, are the guests of Nil. and Mrs. G. H. Steven son.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hager are the guests of Mi and Mrs. William Herbert
 Miss Mary F. Lovett has been ap- pointed secretary for the home mission board of the new Bessemer district of the North Alabama conference.
 There will be smoker at the Wood- men of the World camp tomorrow even ing, IS new members will be initiated into the mystery of the woods.
 The Young Matrons' club will be en- tertained at tho home of Mrs. George H. Harrison tomorrow afternoon.
 Miss Carrle Benton has been removed to her home from St. Vincenti's hospital, Icing practically well from her operation, much to the delight of her many friends
 Albert Brown of Montgomery is visiting his sister, Mrs. w. l.. Rush, for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
TAFT AGAIN HEADS
 RED CROSS SOCIETY Will Occupy Most Unique Posi-
 ton After March ELECTION IS UNANIM US
pr. Louis klopsch and Mrs. Russell Sage Are Made Honorary Members. Roosevelt Is Third Honor
 ary Member.

Washington, December s-President- elect Taft when he is inaugurated next March will occupy the unique position of being the only President of the Unit ed States to hold at the same time he occupies that position another office at the head of one of the country's great national independence organizations
 Today at the annual meeting of the American National Red Cross society MT. Taft was unanimously reelected presi- dent of that organization and he after ward told the members that it would give him great pleasure to continue as it's head. He accepted the office only after he had been assured by the nominating committee that they had secured from the judge advocate general of the army the opinion that 1t would be entirely legal for him to retain the presidency at the same time he acts as the nations chief executive MT. Taf' personally presided over the session in the afternoon, active ly conducting the business of the so- ciety.
 Mrs. Russell Sage, In recognition of her services and the gift of $25,oOo to the society and Dr. Louis Klopsch, of the Christian Herald, for his work in or ganizing the China flood relief and ex- ecuting it in the name of the society, were unanimously elected honorary mem- bers. President Roosevelt is the only other honorary member.
 Special medals for persons rendering valuable services to the Red Cross were awarded to Ernest P. Pycknell of Chi cago, Edward J. Devine of New York, Major Carroll A Devot, U. S. A., Major w. A. Simpson, U. S. A., and F. w. Dorman of San Francisco, all for their work in connection with the San Fran cisco earthquake.
 Other o,~cers elected were:
 Vice president D. w. De Forest of New York.
 Treasurer, Beekman Winthrop, assist ant secretary of the treasury.
 Counsellor, Henry M. Hoyt, United States solicitor general.
 Secretary, Charles Magee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
MANY NOTABLES
 ATTEND CONGRESS

Washington, December S.-Delegates to the fifth annual convention of the Ma tional Rivers and Harbors congress, which convenes here tomorrow, are flock ing to this city by the hundreds.
 Many notable men will participate in the proceedings. Representative Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana, president of the congress, will call the gathering to order. Cardinal Gibbons will deliver the invoca- tion and Vice President Fairbanks will welcome the delegates on behalf of the government.
 Captains of industry, among them An drew Carnegie, and foreign diplomats will be heard. Ambassador James Bryce of Great Britain will speak of England s ater highways and Ambassador Nabuco of Brazil of this of his country
 An interesting adjunct will be the first annual convention of the Women's Ma tional Rivers and Harbors congress Mrs. Hoyle Homkies of Shreveport La, will preside.
 Friday afternoon at 2:30 the President will receive tho delegates to the congress at the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

All of our fine imported pattern Hats, worth ID to $1500, cut to $6.50.
 Misses and children $ Mexican Sailors, very swell for this season, in all the late shades, worth $1.98 at 95c each.
 In the second section of the second floor is where we "shine. Here you will see the grandest little line of ladies ready-to-wears in this Magic City"
 175 ladies' Panama, Herringbone and Voile Skirts, worth up to $9.00, all on bar gain rack at $4.95 each.
 43 Ladies fine Taffeta Cloth Altman's Voile and Taffeta Silk Dress Skirts, worth up to $15.00, choice now $7 ,98 each
 IT ladies Taffeta Silk Petticoats, worth $750, cut to $3.98
 Ladies' and misses man tailored Coat Suits, in all the new fall shades and styles worth $1700 now $10.00 per Suit.
 All of our ladies fine Coat Suits, in grays, browns, greens, stripes and blacks, worth up to $35.00, cut $18.50 per Suit.
 Misses and children's caraeule and bear skin Cloaks in grays, reds, blues and browns, worth $1O.00 at $4.95.
 Ladies' kersey cloth Long Cloaks, in blacks, all-wool, at $3.95.
 Ladies' fine kersey cloth Long Cloaks fitted backs, in browns, blues, blacks and grays, worth $15.00 go in this sale at $798 Poplin Shirt Waists, embroidered at 98c.
 Batiste Shirt Waists, all-wool, at 89c.
 Percae and Sateen Waists, at 39c.
 Taffeta Silk Waists, open front, at $269. Satin Messaline Waists, worth $550, at $3.98
 Ladies Jersey Ribbed Vests, at 25c
 Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Pants, at 25c.
 Ladies heavy weight feeced lined Vests and Pants, worth $200 at $1.00 per Suits.
 Ladies Swiss ribbed, feeced Union Suits, worth $10O, at 5Oc
 Ladies' Swiss ribbed, heavy weight, Union Suits, worth $1.50, at 75c.
 Boys and girls Union Suits, at 25c.
 Misses Jersey ribbed Union Suits worth $100, at 50c.
 Ladies', misses, boys and mems blanket Persian Bath Robes, beautiful de- signs and patterns, one of the incest and useful Christmas presents known, worth $9.50, only $4.39 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Hobson Wants Damages.

Boston, December 8.-It was officially announced today that action for alleged islander, returned in the United States circuit court, February | 1909, in which S2O,0O0 damages are claimed, has been brought by Congressman Richmond F. Hobson of Alabama against Congress- man John A. Keliller of Massachusetts. The alleged remarks which caused the action were made this fall following visit to this city of Captain Hobson, who spoke for Joseph A Conry. for Con eress the latter contesting unsuccessful ly with Congressman Keliher for the nominations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Nearly Hopeless.
Everybody's Magazine.

From EverybodyS Magazine.
 A doctor came up to patient in an in- sane asylum, slapped him on the back, and said:
 Well, old man. you're all right. You can run along and write your folks that you'll be back in two weeks as good as new"
 The patient went off gay1y to write his letter He had it finished and sealed, but when he was licking the stamp it slipped through his fingers to the floor, lighted on the back of cockroach that was pass ing. and stuck. The patient hadn't seen the cockroach What he did see was his escaped postage stamp zgzagging aim lessly across the floor to the baseboard, wayering- up over the baseboard and fol- lowing a crooked track up the wall and across the ceiling. In distressed silence he tore up the letter that he had just written and dropped the p1ecesr on the floor.
 1.-TWO weeks! Hell,'' he said. "I won't be out of here in three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Adopting Neh' Plan To Ser
 Good Results Or Roads

The latest system established by the Board of Revenue to keep a close check on the road work of the county is weekly report from each overseer and section man in the county. The board has heretofore received the report of the supervisor, based on the pay roll of the overseers and has 70. K d" the vouch- CTS with only occasional investigation.
 From this time forward each overseer will make a weekly report, showing the number of miles worked, in what, pre- cinct, on what road, the class of work
 the number of bridges repaired, the lum- Der used, the hands worked, the price paid for hands, the days worked. the teams worked, the days worked by teams, the price paid for teams, and a state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
MOONSHINE WHISKY
 SOLD IN ATLANTA
UNCLE SAM IS THE SELLER AND MEMBERS OF A CROWD OF 2ouu THE NOVELTY.

Atlanta, December S.-About $50 gal Ions of moonshine whisky was sold in Atlanta today, the government being the seller and the buyers being mem- bers of crowd of nearly 2000 people attracted by the unusual spectacle of liquor sale in a dry" community. The whisky had been seized at illegal stills in Georgia foothills. Bidders paid from S2.25 per gallon to $S.S5 and one lot the bidding reached s3.70.
 This bid, however was rejected when 1t was found that the bidders thirst was bigger than his pocketbook, and that instead of buying an entire keg, he wished only to pay at the rate of $S.70 per gallon" for enough to make a few drinks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

ment of where the overseer will work the next week. These reports will be made public, printed in the daily papers, and not only the board, but the citizens of the precincts can check up the re- suits.
 This will also enable the members of the board to keep track of the parts of the county where the gangs are at work so they can run out any day and keep
 an eye on the work. It is also proposed to keep a careful check on the number of rainy days in a week, and to pre- vent any mistakes in the pay rolls which might cause a loss of money for the county. The members of the board ex- press their desire to spend as much money as possible but to get results from every cent that goes out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Linen Shower for Mrs. McAdory.


 The linen shower rendered Miss Lucy McAdory, the bride-to-be, by Miss Clara Hoster, at her beautiful home in Jones' boro this afternoon, was one of the most attractive affairs of this kind ever given here Miss Hoster has a lovely home, magniicently furnished and decorations for this occasion made it have a pie turesque, fairy-lil1e appearance. There were a large number present outside of the bridal party and they assembled in the drawing and reception rooms be- tween the folding doors of which large heart was suspended by ribbons. As the beautiful bride-to-be entered a string was drawn and she was literally showered with magnificent llnen-hand-made arti- cles of every description, doilies, table cloths, napkins, centerpieces and other accessories
 After the merriment occasioned by this shower was over a game of hearts was played, the score cards being beautifully ornamented by small picture of Cupid. Four prizes were awarded and the fol- lowing were the winners: First prize, Handmade, lace-trimmed apron, Mrs. Lee Moody; second prize, handmade, lace centerpiece, Miss Lucia Bruns; third prize, one set of linen doilies, Miss Carrie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
BESSEMER WORKS FOR MORE UNITY Wants to Interest JoreSboro
 and Brighton M'AD0RY LINEN SHOWER Unique Red, White and Blue Dinner Given By Mrs. eriesby to Office
 Force of Bessemer
 Postoffice.

Bessemer. December Specially )- At the recent meeting of the Board of Trade the following resolution was in troduced> by Samuel Stein and adopted, which shows that Bessemer intends by united effort of Jonesboro and Brighton to stand as unit to the advancement and upbuilding of this section, and the enthusiasnl- and spirit now being man. ifested indicate that wonderful growth will be the outcome Of such united determinations.
 "Whereas, the Board of Trade of Bes- semer Is desirous of placing itself on record of favoring any and all means to increase the population of the city to locate and foster industries, to en- courage the coming of more people to our city, to have a larger trade with the farmers, and to work for the up- building of Bessemer and adjacent ter ritory; be 1t
 Resolved, That the Board of Trade | of Bessemer extends to every corby.~- tion in the district it's hearty good will and cooperation in every movement , made to increase the pay rolls of the district, and to bring more people to the district, who shall become citizens of this growing section; and further, that this body will do all in it's power to encourage every movement made looking to closer relations between the different corporations and the city cf Bessemer and vicinity.
 "2. That it Is the desire of the Board
 
 Jonesboro and Brighton in all measures taken for the upbuilding of the section in which we live, and as body we cordially invite all citizens of the two towns to unite themselves with the Board of Trade of Bessemer to work for a common interest.
 "3. That the Board of Trade recog- uizing the good that can be accom- plished by conservation in all matters requests the mayor and Board of Alder men to carefully consider every action taken as officials of the city and in no way hinder or handicap progress, or the coming of industries to Bessemer by any legislation that is drastic or that will be burden to any class of citizens or any industry operating in this territory.
 Resolved, further, That we extend an invitation to every business and pro- fessional man in Bessemer, Jonesboro and Bright ton to become an active mem Der of this organization, and we ask that every man that unites with the Board of Trade do all in his power to advance every matter looking to the welfare of the three places. so closely allied and so needful for all help that can be given in the way of securing a greater population and more indus tries by the time the census of 1910 is taken.,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
NEW CABINET.
General Simon of Hayt Names His
 Counselors.

Port Au Prince, December S.-Gen. Am toine simon, who has assumed the pres idency of Hayti, and who has the situ- alton well in hand, has appointed the fol- lowing cabinet:
 Minister of the interior, General Hip polyte.
 Minister of finance. Luders Chapoteau. Minister of foreign affairs, M Claude
 Minister of public works. NJ. Evillard
 Minister of war and marine, General Roland.
 Minister of justice. M. Magny.
 Temporarily the ministers will take the title of councillors. The choice of these officials is generally approved All is quiet at Port Au Prince and there have been no reports today of trouble anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Red, White and Blue Dinner.

This evening Mrs H. c. Grigsby en- tertained at her home on Second avenue the office force of the Bessemer post office department, the feature of the fune- tion being a red, white and blue dinner, a rather unique entertainment, and the first of it's kind ever given in Besse- mer. To Mrs. J. S. Winters is due the credit of the beautiful and artistic dec- orations, which were the national colors. Flags pinned to red, white and blue bunt- ing draped the chandeliers and curtains of the drawing and reception rooms. Place cards were plain white, with vio- lets tackled on with red ribbon. Red, white and blue candles and radishes part ly peeled, carrying out the scheme, gave it a strictly Uncle Sam" appearance from start to finish. The repast was most sumptious one consisting of the most tempting edibles the market afford ed. After the dinner collection was taken for the superannuated postmas- ters and permanent organization per fected known as the National Postoffice association, Those present were: Mrs. H. C. Grigsby, Miss Carrie Ackenheusen, e. R. Lewis, postmaster Lewis Milton, Hal Price, John Rush. It was a delight ful affair and enjoyed immensely by those fortunate ones in the employ Of Uncle Sam at the local postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Locomotives Attached.

Savannah, Ga, December S.-The only two locomotives owned by the Savannah, Augusta and Northern railway, were at tached today, the attachment for over $13,O0O having been issued for the Amer ican Locomotive company. One engine was locked down at Statesboro by the sheriff of the county and the other lies on it's back near Aaron, Ga., where it has been since killing Engineer A. A. Reppard on Sunday.