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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
B|C GRANDSTAND
 FOR SPECTATORS Bremen Make Great prepara- tionS for Tournament ORDER FOR THE PARADE Decorated Equipment Will Give City the Appearance of Genuine May
 Carnival-Merchants Are
 Requested to Decorate.
ORDER FOR THE PARADE

l The grand stand for the spectators at the Volunteer Firemens association tour nament, to be held here on May 1921, is being planned to hold great crowds. It will be built on Fifth avenue, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. After , the elaborate parade through the streets of Birmingham Alderman Harry Jones will deliver the address of welcome at the grand stand, and M R. Striplin of Talladega, vice president of the organiza- tion, will make the response.
 The people along the line of the parade are expected to decorate their stores. es- pecially on Twentieth and Nineteenth streets. The floral and other effects making regular May carnival, will ap- pear to much better effect If proper dec orations are seen along the way.
 The committee is making good head way with the tournament preparations Thousands of people from all parts of the state are expected. The railway rate is very low and shoppers as a result will come in droyes.
 Here is the programme for the first days exercises:
 Association meets at City hall, Bir- mingham, a. m., May 19, 1908.
 Parade will form from Capitol park at D. m.; Mounted platoon Of police; Boys Industrial band; Birmingham city off cials in carriages; Birmingham fire de- partment; visiting city officials in car- riages; Pratt City officials in carriages; decorated automobiles; tournament com mittee of Commercial club; Georgia-Ala- bama Volunteer Fremens association of ficers in carriages; Pratt City firemen's band; sponsor and maids of honor of Pratt City fire department; Pratt City fire department; visiting sponsors and maids with their respective departments ar ranged in order that teams will enter races; decorated vehicles, two-horse; dec- orated vehicles, one-horse (no advertis- ing vehicles allowed) march to grand stand pass III review and disband
 Welcome Address--Mayor of Birming- ham.
 Response-M. R. Striplin vice president Georgia Alabama Firemen's association
 Aerial Truck Exhibtion-Birmingh fire department.
 Close first days exercises.
 Firemen's ball and reception at East Lake park at S:30 D. m.
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INTERNAL REVENUE
 DISTRICTS UNITED
J. o. Thompson Notified That Missis- sippi Will Be Handled From
 Alabama Office.

J. o. Tn ompson, collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama. has received notification from John G. Capers, commissioner of internal rev enue that Mississippi will be taken from the district of Louisiana on May 31 and added to the district of Alabama on June 1.
 The change is made necessary oy reason of the falling off of receipts from this district, due to the adoption of the prohibition regime in number the counties MT. Thompson has been granted permission to ask for increased forces and revenue to meet the in- creased work, but he states that an effort will be made to get along with the present office force. It is probable that the men employed in the Missis- sippi territory will be retained in that state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
MILITARY COMPANIES LN
 MON77L1 MUSTER TONIGHZ

The Jefferson county national guard companies will hold their regular month ly muster tonight, after which the com- panies will proceed to the Jefferson the atre to take part in Americana" to be rendered by 1nnes' band. The part which the soldiers take will consist in the fight ing of a sham battle and participating in several scenes.
 With the beginning of the piece the sol- dier boys will march across the stage in companies, proceeding to the street through a door opposite to the one of s-S trance Outside the theatre the battle wlil be fought, 1000 rounds of ammunition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
INTERESTING DAY FOR THE DENTISTS Many Take Part In the Days
 Discussions OFFICERS ELECTED TODAY Lecture Last Night Was Illustrated With Lantern sides-"orthodonti Was Subject For Discussion
 For Last Night.
OFFICERS ELECTED TODAY

From the professional standpoint the meeting of the southern branch of the National Dental association yesterday was one long day of interest From morning until late at night points of knowledge were discussed, opinions aired and illustrated.
 After the formal call to order by Pres ident Melendy and the reading of the min- utes, the association took up the sectional work. A paper was reported by pr. L. r. Luckie of Birmingham, entitled "Oral Surgery" and it was discussed by Drs s. w. Foster. A. J. Cottrell. F. A. John son, W A. Lovett R. c. Young, E. |. Quattlebaum, and I. N Carr, the latter doctor reading a paper on 'Alveolar Ab- scesses Complicated With Necrosis of the Alveolar Process' which was discussed by Drs. R. B. Adair, s. w. Foster, Robin Adair, George S. Tigner and George A. Carr Another interesting paper under the third section was on "Orthodontia," by Dr. W. Lee De La Perriere, of Win der, Ga
 After the report of the committee on the presidents address, which was full of praise, had been presented it was prof
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"pream citv.v

The Biiou is filled at every performances this week. Little Chip and Mary Marble larity with local theatre-goers in the ve- hicle which they are presenting this sea- son. "Dream City" is perhaps the best musical piece in which these popular en- tertainers have yet appeared. 1t is mus- cal and unusually artistic in its concep- tion The theme includes a dream, and the idea is prettily worked out, the second part being devoted to the dazzling dream city which Long Island farmer sees in his sleep. The specialties of Mary Mar ble, Little Chip, Bob Harty and Johnny Johnson and others are being greatly en- ioyed. The company is large. There will be a matinee this afternoon. From all in- dications tomorrow night, which will be devoted to the Shriners, will be a brilliant occasion. The house will be packed.
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ROAD WORK GOES FOR WARD
 WI7H RENE WE'D VIGOR

ished early next week. About a months work more will be required to complete the Mulga road. Work on the Stouts mountain road is being held back to some extent on account of the rollers being occupied on the Mulga and Green Springs roads. However, about 40 car loads of slag have ben placed on the road, and when the rollers reach this highway com paratively little time will be required to complete the way. The Fairview road is being re-cherted.
 Meanwhile every detail concerning the Jefferson boulevard is being put in shape pending the arrival of Assistant United States Engineer Heidel, on May g, short ly after which work on the new boule- yard will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14

With the favorable weather the work on Jefferson county roads is going for ward with unrelentinG regularity, and the highways now being worked are be- ing put in first-class condition.
 Within the past week the board of rev. enue has had but one meeting on account of the illness of members, hence no new steps have been taken on the good roads question. However, the crews on the Green Springs and MuIga roads, especial ly, besides those on the Fairview and Stout's mountain roads, are progressing very favorably with their work. The Green Springs road will probably bel fin-
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"The Man on the Box.r

For next week at the Bijou theatre the offering will be the well known Baldwin, Melville company in 'The Man on the Box a dramatization by Grace Living ston of Harold McGrath's famous novel of the same name. Max Figman appeared here last season in this play and 1t proved to be a dramatic treat, A care fully chosen company will appear at the Bijou and no detail of a first-class pro- duction will be overlooked by the manage ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Negroes Give a Big Spread.

A large spread was given yesterday aft ernoon by negroes at BITE North Twen- tieth street in honor of the grand lodge officers of the Society of the Mystic Ten' The affair was under the auspices of local Temple No. GA. It is declared that the object of the society is to help make the negro race better citizens,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Real Estate Transfers.

The following deeds of conveyance were fled in the office of tho probate court yesterday:
 s10o0-!. N. Lawler and wife, Elizabeth Lawler, to W. H. Goggens, surface only of east half of the northwest quarter of section 20, township b. range 4. west
 $200e-Nrs. Mamie B. Sparrow to G. M. Simpson and wife, Eliza Simpson, lots 10 aod Il, in block IS, according to survey of the East Lake Land company.
 S,3o0-Al5ert Boyd and wife, Julia R. Boyc, to Jesse r. Yeates. part of lot 9, in block s, Phe,an's addition to Birming- ham.
 $3500-Birmingham Realty company to Ms. Susanne A. Kelley. part of blocl, SS6, according to survey of the Elyton Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Negro Dies From Injuries.

The negro boy Sam" who with ne- gro man named Bob Lee, was shot by negro highwaymen near Enon Ridge cem- etery lew nights ago, succumbed to his wound. fhe negro which John Hol- ley, also negro, carved on a North Bir- mingham car last Saturday night, has also died as a result of his injuries The two men got into row over some small matter on the car, Holley badly slashng his opponent. Holley is confined in the county jail.
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having been provided for this part After the battle, battle ground scene will be shown.
 The muster will be held on Third ave- nue, under the arcade, beginning at 9 o'clock. This will be the third muster to be held since the movement to hold monthly muster was inaugurated. The first muster was a great success. while the second one was even greater, the men showing a decided improvement. It has resulted in large number of recruits be- ing added to the different companies, while the general public has taken very active interest in the maneuvers, each muster having found the sidewalks along the line of march packed.
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 pated. A paper by Dr. D. D. Smith on ''Alveolar Pyorrhea" was turned down by the executive committee
 Dr. William Crenshaw of Atlanta made an interesting and instructive report on new instruments and appliances Resolu- tions were then adopted requesting changes in the manner of collecting dues by the National association.
 Last night an illustrated lecture by Dr. " I. Brown of Milwaukee, Wis, was de- livered, entitled, "A Study of the Inner Relation Between Oral, Nasal, Dental and Facial Deformities," illustrated with lan- tern slides made especially for the lec- ture Other doctors discussed the sub 1ect of "Orthodonta" during the remain der of the session.
 This being the last day, will include, beside the clinics, the election of officers, selection of next meeting place, and a final reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
APRIL ARRESTS
 SHOW INCREASE
VIOLATIONS OF PROHIBITION LAW ALSO MORE NUMEROUS THAN IN MARCH, ACCORDING TO JUDGE FEAGlN'S REPORT.

Judge N. B. Feagin has rendered his report to Mayor Ward and the council of the work of the police court during the month of April, giving in detail the proceedings of the court the total number of arrests, the specific offenses and what disposition was made of the cases. The number of arrests for April shows considerable increase over the preceding month, there being 556 against 495. Violations of the pro- hibition law were more numerous, there being 99 this month against Ss last month. There were only 8 drunks against 55 last month. Arrests for disorderly conduct were fewa: there being 6S this month against 78 last month.
 The tabulated figures in the report follow:
 DEFENSE.
 No Moi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14

ftably discussed by number of members The committee on necrology presented q, tohching tribute to the life and labors of Mrs. Walker, an honorary member of the local body, who was noted for her contributions to dental literature. The report was adopted with feeling remarks.
 At the afternoon session Dr. J. II. Crossland of Montgomery opened with his report on '"rhe Dowel of the Bandless Crown which was discussed by Drs. Westmoreland, Stewart, Rich, Yielding, A. A. Pearson, J. P. Gray, w. Crenshaw, and w. R. Reynolds.
 message of congratulation and wishes of a successful meeting was sent to the United Daughters of the Confederacy, now in session in Birmingham, and an equally admirable answer was read later.
 Dr. Howard T. Stewart of Memphis was the next on the programme, with a paper on Riggs Disease; Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" and a discussion follow ed in which Drs. A. W. PaPtton, J. P. Gray, J. H. Crosland and others partic-
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Herbert Lewis.

The remains of Herbert Lewis, who died several days ago in Mentone, Ariz., are expected in Birmingham this morning They will be received by the Green Un- dertaking company and will be forwarded to Blocton, the old home of the deceased, for interment. Herbert Lewis was the son of w. H. Lewis of Blocton, and was well known in both Blocton and Birming- ham. He went to Arizona only few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
charoed With Wildcattinu.

United States Deputy Marshals Brown and Montgomery returned yesterday from Fayette county with T. E. Sullivan. Sul- livan is charged with running a wildcat still. The deputy marshals went to the abiding place of the alleged moonshner yesterday and effected his arrest. He was placed in the county jail, where he will await a preliminary hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
NOON SERVICE.
Good Reports Received On Progress of
 the Union Meetings.

At the First Presbyterian church, 12 to 12:3O, the union service will be conducted by the rey. A. R. Moore. The topic for today will be ."The Christian Business Man" Reports from the evangelistic services will be given Good news was heard yesterday, especially from South Highlands, where the Rev. J. A. Bryan is preaching at the Second Presbyterian church. The meetings at the First Chris tian church are growing in attendance and interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Mrs. Jeannette RexiIl.

Mrs. Jeanette Revill, aged S7 years, died yesterday morning about 1 o'clock at the family residence, 7l2 South Seventeenth street. Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2:3O clock and interment will follow at Woodlawn cemetery
 The deceased was the grandmother of Fire Chief E. V. Bennett and is survived by three children-Mrs. J. S. Johnson of Columbus, Ga. Mrs. H. C.. Dudley of Crawford, Ala, and w. M. Bennett of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Leon Nathaniel Collins.

Leon Nathaniel Collins, aged A years, died yesterday morning at the family res- idence, 1512 Tate avenue, West End. Flu neral services will be held at the resi- uence this morning at 10 o'clock, and in- terment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by his mother and a brOther
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Mrs. Della Schlessinqer.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon over the remains of Mrs. Della Schlessinger at the family residence on Seventeenth street, following which they were sent to Baltimore, Md, by the Green Undertaking company, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
East Lake "Ruhes.r

The "Rubes Murray" the highest priced rural comedians in the country, are att tracing a great deal of attention at East Lake every afternoon and night. The pair are on the streets every morning and they have brought smiles to the faces of many people.
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state last week to attend the Bryan con- ference held here to oppose the Johnson movement Alabama will go for Bryan four to one. Johnson will not carry county in the state. The same kind of fight being made on Bryan now in Alabama by the Johnson people has been made in other states where they have been beaten four or five to one. In Illinois, for instance. where their great est efforts were made they made no im- pression whatever on the state conven- tion. I repeat there is no need for any joint debates. and that MT. Bryan and his availability is too well known to the masses of the democrats to have it re- peated to them. All that is necessary is to vote and see that the vote Is counted and the result sent to headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Negro Houses Burned.

At 7:55 o'clock last night fire broke out in a row of negro houses on Eighth alley between Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets The North Highlands and Nor wood stations of the fire department re- sponded to the alarm, and after arriving on the scene there was little trouble in extinguishing the flames. However, three of the houses were partially destroyed. entailng loss of about $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
James p. Moreiand.

Funeral services were held over the re- mains of James P. Moreland at the fam fly residence yesterday afternoon, after which they were sent to Adger Ala, by the Green Undertaking company, for in- terment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Naturalization as book.

Naturalization as book keeper by first class accountant of twelve years experience, four years in Birmingham. Reference from present and past employers. Own adding and listing machine, typewriter and commercial graphophone. Address Rocla-S. Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 13.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Thursday and fresh light south winds. Weatherui'W. .cmfwyp cmfwyp cmfw--
 Birmingham, Ala, May IS, 1908.
 Weather conditions for the "A hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14

Any distress after eating can be avoid ed by toning the digestive organs with the 6itters. Try it today. It is excellent in cases of Poor
 Appetite, Heartburn, Sour
 Stomach, Indigestion and Malaria.
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(. T. snaw & Son. undertakerA

Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
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Offense. Guilty. Guilty. Pros. Total. Assault and hat-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-19

exclusive control for ten years OF all rae
ing in the republic. The person to whom
they were granted is Alberto Terrasas. a
grandson of President Diaz. and son-in-
law of Enrique Clay Creel. the Mexican
ambassador to the United States.
Thomas III. Williams. president or the
Pacific Coast Jockey Club. and boss OIL
racing in California. is interested, but
he is not the prime mover A group OK
Americans domiciled at Chihuahua are
the leading spirits, and their wide &C
Quairtance and popularity throughout the
republic eminently qualify them to carry
the enterprise to a successful issue THESE
gentlemen are keenly alive to the neces-
site of arousing local pride in racing, and
they have interested in the movement a
number of Mexican capitalists.
Several members of the Jockey Club of
New York. an institution for which the
sport-loving people of Mexico seem
stock in the Mexican Jockey Club and
engage to ship TO the republic to the
south for racing purposes the best ami
mails they breed.
number of gamblers have asked for
admission into the Mexican Jockey Club,
and without exception they have been
turned down. Mexican racing will not
be a gambling institution while the pro-
motors of the Mexican Jockey Club have
anything 20 say about IL.
The Jockey Club of the City of Mexico,
the central organization. is capitalized at
S3O0.ps II is proposed by the promoters
o! the Mexican Jockey Club to conduct
each season in Mexico three months of
racing between the list of December and
the LIST OF April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-19
Wages There and in America.
PREACHING TO coNvIcTs.
Religious Services Held at the jail
Yesterday Afternoon.

Religious services were held yesterday
afternoon at the jail. Rev. l. o. Hubert,
pastor of the First Brethren Church. de-
livered the sermon. choosing And thou
shalt call his name Jesus. for he shall
save his people from their sins" Mr.
Hubert's presentation of the text was
simple and easily understood by the hum
dreds of prisoners seated before him.
The music was led by Mr. Lee Hammer
of the First Brethren Church. assisted by
Miss f. Smith of Wesley Chapel, organ
list. and Mr.. D Hammer. cornetist.
The songs sung by the prisoners were
What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
Pass Me Not" Precious Name"
There's Power in the Blood" and
There Is Rest for the Weary"
Thomas II. Mckee. warden of the jail.
made a brief address, in which he spoke
of the commendable manner IN which the
prisoners whom he recently removed 70
Fort Smith. Ark. conducted themselves
on the way. Mr.. McKes told the prisoners
that he was going TO kill them with
kindness" if they would let him. but h
wanted the prisoners TO give back just -
much kindness as they received. Then
get along well together The waroeO
announced that he intended to form Q
choir of about twenty-five OF the bet
singers among the prisoners. He oa11
that he would try to have the evangeltGt
Gypsy Smith address the prisoners ooGD0
time during his stay in Washington.
After the prisoners had been returned .
their cells Warden Mckee conducted .
delegation from the Eastern Presbyterian
Sabbath school over the JAIL explaining
the manner in which the prisoners 80
fed and cared for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-19
HOLDING COMPANY FORMED
Property of New Orleans Jockey
Club Taken Over for Ninety
Day Race Meet.

NEW ORLE ANS. La, October 19-The
board of directors of the New Orleans
Jockey Club have ratified the proposition
of President Samuel F. Heaslip to form
a holding company and take over the
property for a nnety-day winter race
meeting. The scheme to lease the track
10 the holding company vent through
without any objection, and it now re-
mains for the new company to be formed.
Incidentally nothing has been done on
The part of the Crescent City Jockey
Club. and no announcement has been
made as TO meeting of the directors.
After closing the lease matter at the
meeting the directors of the New Orleans
Jockey Club considered the question of
how betting can be conducted at the
meeting.
Betting will be conducted along indi-
viGual lines" said President Heaslip after
the conference. I'VE are not yet ready
with the details. but the system adopted
will be strictly within the pale of the
Locke law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-19
Meeting of Advent Club.

The Advent Athletic Club members are
to meet this evening at 7:3O at the
home of President j. H. Kettner ia
Adams street northwest. to discuss plans
for track. basket ball and foot ball. and
to formally close matters concerning the
basket ball team.
The track team under the guidance OF
T. b. White is expected to set a new
mark in the history of the club.
Although trifle premature, plans for
next seasons base ball team in the In
dependence League are now under way
and John Humphrey, the crack short
stop. has been elected as the manager for
1879. owing to the resignation of Mr.
Ormsby. With the acquisition OF Nc
Grath. Pennington. Phipps and Burke OF
phrey OF last years team. this team
would then have an infield which would
be hard to beat