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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
NEWS OF THE WEEK GIVES
 PROMISE OF INTEREST

Fixed events, both at home and abroad, give indication of week of unusually interesting news. On Monday, in pur- suance of an appointment made early in the month, President Roosevelt will con- fer with 8 committee of the operating vice-presidents of leading railroads. The object of the conference is to bring to the attention of the president matters which the railroad men regard as mate rially affecting adversely the railway op- erations in the country and it is under stood that among the subjects to be dis cussed will be the legalizing of pooling agreements, a matter on which the pres ident has heretofore expressed himself as favorable to an amendment to the ex- isting law to permit such agreements un der proper supervision of the interstate commerce commission.
 On the same day Governor Patterson of Tennessee will meet the presidents of railroads operating in that state to dis cuss the question of reducing passenger rates.
 Monday will also see the opening of the trial of the Pennsylvania state capitol graft prosecutions, which will be held at Harrisburg.
 The social event of the week will also occur on Monday, when Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, will become the bride of Count Laszlo Szechenyi of Hungary.
 Three national conventions of more than usual interest will be held during the week. On Wednesday in Washing ton, the American Forestry association will begin a meeting during which the forestry problem in all its phases will be discussed by experts particularly with reference to the future in the paper in- dustry and the proposed forestry re- serves.
 The American Breeders association will begin it's annual session in Washing ton on Tuesday and on Wednesday at San Antonio, Tex, the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Engineers will convene.
 In the political field, unusual interest attaches to the speech which Governor Hughes of New York will make before the New York Republican club on Friday evening. On this occasion MT. Hughes is expected, not only to formally announce his candidacy for the presidential nomi- nation, but also to declare himself on the national issues which will enter into the campaign.
 ' Rear Admiral Evans battleship fleet is scheduled to arrive at Punta Arenas on Friday or Saturday. The torpedo boat flotilla will probably join the fleet there and after stay of five days the com bined fleets will pass through the Straits of Magellan and head northward for Callao, Peru, the next stop.
 In Congress this week pending bills will take up the time of both houses. The House will devote Monday to business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27

pertaining to the District of Colnmbias and Tuesday to private pension bills. thus displacing for those days the ur- gent deficnency appropriation bill and the penal code bill, both of which have right of way under ordinary crcum- stances; on Wednesday the appropriation bill will again be before the House and probably will hold it's place until finally passed.
 The code bill will receive the attention of the House when there Is no special orr der or no appropriation bill requiring att tention.
 The code bill still holds first place in the Senate and Senator Hepburn, who has it in charge, expresses hope that consid- eration of it may conclude this week. The Aldrich financial bill will be report ed to the Senate during the week, but debate on 1t will not open for some time X Utter it has been placed on the calen- dar.
 The most conspicuous event of the week in the foreign field will be the re- opening of the British parliament on Wednesday. The session gives promise of being an unusually interesting one be- cause of the many grave problems which will confront it. Among the more im- portant matters which the parliament will consider is the Irish question in its various phases the old age pensions. the proposed amendment to the education act, an eight-hour labor law and various other reform measures which promise greatly to increase the national expen- ditures.
 On Saturday Baron Takahira, the new Japanese ambassador to Washington, will leave Rome. He will come to this coun- try via Paris and London in order to hold conferences with the Japanese ann bassadors at those posts. Baron Taka- hira probably will reach Washington by the middle of February.
 On Thursday Viscount Hayashi is scheduled to address the Japanese diet regarding the emigration question. In view of the announcement that his re- marks were deferred until after the re- ceipt of a note from the American state department, his address will be regarded as highly important being the first def- nite announcement of the plan of the Japanese government to restrict emi- grafton to this country, in accordace with the arrangement recently concluded with Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Deaths at AlbertviIIe.

Albertville, January 6.-(Special. .)-The infant son of Prof. and Mrs. J. B. Hobdy died yesterday and was buried at the East Albertville cemetery.
 Cephas, the 14-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. c. D. Roberts. died last night at tho family residence after an illness of sev- eral weeks with typhoid fever. Cephas was bright, manly boy and had many friends who deeply regret his demise. His remains were buried Saturday afternoon in the East Albertvlle cemetery.
 The Rev. John Denham, one of the most prominent young citizens of Albert vile, died at his late residence here Fri day afternoon after a few days illness with congestion of the brain MT. Denham was an able preacher of the Baptist church and during his short ministry had been d power for good in this com munity. He leaves wife and three small children and hosts of relatives and friends to mourn his death. After funeral ser- vices at the Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. J. R. Stodghill. his remains were laid to rest in the Albertville ceme- terY, <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
THE CHILD GARDEN.
Interesting Booklet Issued by Eagle
 and Phenix Mills.

Columbus, Ga, January 26.-(Special) National attention has been attracted in educational and philanthropic circles by a very remarkable booklet that has just been printed by the Eagle and Phe- nix cotton and woolen mills of this city. and which is being mailed to thousands of addresses throughout the country President Roosevelt himself being among those who have been complimented with 8 copy.
 "The Child Garden" is the title of the booklet which contains numerous very beautiful views of tho system of kinder gartens which the mills maintain for the benefit of the children of their employees There are pictures of the attractive build ings. the cozy interiors. the beautiful flower gardens and pretty grounds, and last but not least the rosy-cheeked chill dren themselves, who formed the habit a year or two ago of going to the com pany's kindergartens and who continue to go because they find it so pleasant.
 The booklet is really but a collection of pictures and a foreword-but this fore word speaks volumes in Illustrating the spirit which animates the management of Columbus largest manufacturing in- stitution. Your correspondent quotes from it:
 Love of mere money, to the exclusion of all else, springs from a narrow and mistaken creed. It not only smothers what original good may be in ourselves, but retards human progress as a whole. in exact proportion to our strength and opportunities.
 ''So to live really and worthily, a per- son must help those about him. This is just as true of an artificial person, call ed a corporation, as it is of natural per sons like you.
 True, person created by law Ga cor poration) cannot have a soul, and hence ought not to be blamed for that mis- fortune But it can and ought to ccn- tribute its mite for the common good.
 This corporation believes that the best harvest istn the minds of children. To banish aged ignorance, oft mixed with malice and suspicion, is far costlier work. And even when achieved the re- suit is pitifully less for in youth lies the future, which can be shaped, while to age belongs the past. which Is dead.
 This little booklet Is to tell in pie lures something of what this corporation is trying to do for the children and girls of families connected with the Eagle and Phenix mills of Columbus, Ga. Details are avoided but corps of trained teachers will gladly answer questions.
 ''To the limit of our ability, we have tried to get the best buildings, equip ment and teachers that care and cash could command and professionals from other cities have kindly said that we are unexcelled.'
 The Eagle and Phenix mills not only maintain kindergartens but practically sustain a Young Mems Christian asso- citation as well. G. Gunby Jordan, pres ident of the company. is also president of the board of trustees of the Columbus public schools and is prominent mem Der of various educational and phlan- thropic organizations that are national in their scope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Personal and General.

Morris Adler, president of the Bessemer waterworks was in the city this afternoon looking over the properties of the com pany. Whenever MT. Adler pays visit to Bessemer it can always be taken as a good sign that there is something do ing. He was accompanied on his trip of inspection by J. F. Cannon, super intendent of the plant and T. T. Huey, local attorney.
 Mrs. J. M. Ball entertained with a de- lghtful dinner party last evening in honor of MT. and Mrs. Roger J. McCabe. The others present were: Miss Mabel Day, Miss Lizzie Donahue and MT. Edward M. Jackson and MT. Joseph Leonard.
 The many friends of w. A. Simmons, who has been quite i'll for the past month will be glad to learn that he is on the road to recovery.
 H. D. Keith left yesterday for AL good, Tenn, on a business trip. MT. Keith will be gone for about two weeks.
 J. s. Keith, who has been quite i'll for the past few days is able to be out again.
 The 3-year-old child of MT. and Mrs. Porter Mehurg of Wheeling, died last evening as @ result of terrible burns re- ceived several days ago. The little child at the time of the accident was playing with chair that had kettle of boil ing water on it. In some way the chair was overturned, and the contents of the kettle were emptied on the head and face of the child. The funeral took place this afternoon at o'clock at Union ceme- tery, with Moore Brothers in charge.
 Rebon, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. F.. Wilson of Jonesboro, died last evening after having been ill for some time The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at Cedar Hill ceme- tery, with Jacobs & Son in charge.
 w. D. Taylor has returned from two weeks trip to points in Florida.
 J. F. Gallagher, left this evening for Chattanooga on Business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
SMALL BOYS OUT
 TOO LATE 1T NIGHT BeSsener Has Another Nui- sanCe to Be Dealt With MRS. N. J. WOOLEY DEAD Was One of Best Known Women In DlstrIct-Mehure Child Dies
 From 5urns-Personal
 and General.
MRS. N. J. W0OLEY DEAD

Bessemer, January 26.-(special. )-There this city recently regarding the number of small boys that hang around the cor ner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street every evening from to 9 o'clock. The boys take up the sidewalk, have all sorts of arguments and are generally nuisance, It is understood that the Bessemer city code carries with 1t law requiring that boys under a certain age shall be off the streets after g oc clock and 1t is thought that the age Is about 13.
 These boys annoy the officers of the city along with every one else, and 1t Is hard matter to keep them in order, This matter has come up several times, and 1t will be remembered that some months ago. some of these boys broke up a valuable photograph case that was the property of & man in the Steiner block, The boys were arrested by Chief of Po- lice Christlieb, but when they were taken before Mayor Sullivan, each one of them swore that he was under 13 years of age and for this reason, the Mayor was com- pelled to turn them loose with nothing more than a lecture. Of course, it was not supposed that the lecture would do any good, but this was all that could be done. One citizen suggested that if one of them could be taken in hand and sent to reform school, it was just possible that 1t would have some effect on the others. It is thought that the matter will be brought to the attention of Mayor Rush, and in that case it is believed that he will suggest some measure that will tend to help keep them off the street at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Aged Lady Dead.

Mrs. N. J. Wooley, one of the best known women in the district, died last evening at the home of MT. Mat Sapp. Mrs. Wooley had been i'll for some time and her death was not unexpected. De- ceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mat Sapp. and Mrs. Chelse Hagler and one son, Fletcher Wooley. Mrs. Wooley was 63 years of age and had resided in this city for quite a number of years and was esteemed and admired by all who knew her The funeral took place this afternoon at Union cemetery and. was in charge of Moore Brothers. The follow ing gentlemen acted as pallbearers w. s. Welsh. R. P. McTyeire, J. E. Williams, Steve Haley. G. M. Barnes and w. F. Crawford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
At the Majestic,

An extraordinary engagement Is an- nounced at the Majestic theatre this week in the Six Musical Cuttys. @ Klaw & Erl- anger vaudeville act, which never before appeared in any but the big cities of the east. It is said to be the highest priced turn on the vaudeville stage. The Cut tvs play on every kind of instrument, and play we'll George w. Day will be heard fin his comment on the fads and foibles of the times. MT. and Mrs. Casetta will present their European novelty whirlwind dance. Harvey, Clary and Prideau will introduce their eccentric musical turn. Clair Maynard will be heard in several new songs and Cheater, the equilibrist, will show what wonders can be done in balancing. Performances at the Majestic are given every afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and every evening at S:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
BODY OF YOUNG MAN
 FOUND ON TRACK
HAD BLEED TO DEATH FROM GUM SHOT WOUND IN THE THIGH. YOUNG NEGRO HELD FOR THE MURDER.

Mobile January 26-Jefferson Davis, q white man, employed at the cotton mills near here, was this morning found in the woods one mile from Crichton, a suburb of Mobile, dead. He had been shot in the thigh and bled to death. The body was found lying across the railroad track and a passenger train narrowly missed run ming over 1t, being delayed for an hour awaiting for officers.
 Oiney Sims, a young negro, tonight was arrested by the sheriff charged with the murder the coroner's verdict having been that murder was done. Sims was last seen with Davis and the two men are claimed to have quarreled. The sher- if claims to have witnesses to swear that Sims threatened Davis life during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
WILL PROTEST CHANGE.
Prohibitionists Want Saloons to Close
 in Mississippi in June.

Jackson. Miss, January 26.-(Special.)- J. Prohibitionists are not satisfied with De- cember 31, as closing date for saloons as agreed upon by joint liquor traffic com- mittee, and prominent workers from over the state are gathering here to hold a meeting tomorrow and protest against change in original plans, which closed saloons next June as provided in the Cavett bill. The saloon interests have contended for the December closing and seem to have the committee, but prohi- bitionists declare their representatives be- fore the legislature have overstepped their authority in surrendering the June date for ending the whisky traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Ben Hur' Comes Tonight.

The spectacular and noble drama Ben Hur" comes to the Jefferson theatre to- night for an engasS sS.ncrs of three nights and matinee Wednesday afternoon. The great production has just played to crowd ed houses for we-x ir Atlanta. and the Atlanta Georgian says in part:
 klaw & Elrlanse. have done then,- selves proud in their magnific ,ru produc- tion of Gen. Lew Wallaces mighty relig- ious drama, Ben Hur,' and the large audiences that well-nigh filled the Grand Monday night attested its appreciation in a no uncertain way"
 The curtain goes up promptly at 8 o'clock at night and 3 o'clock at the matinee People are urged to be in their seats at that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
At the oayety.

Fred Irwin's big show with all it's snap piness will open the week at the Gayety this afternoon. This troop has the reputa- tion of being one of the best burlesque shows in the country, and has always drawn good crowds wherever it has ap- peared. In addition to its beauty chorus of 30 young damsels it has a splendid bill of vaudeville which includes some of the neatest stunts ever put on in an olio. The comedians are very witty and the whole show is brimful of Imaginable situations and tuneful music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Caught in the Raln.n

The gladdest, merriest laugh of all last season in New York was the three-act farce by William Collier and Grant Stew art, Caught in the Rain" in which MT. Collier will be seen at the Jefferson the atre next Friday night for one perform ance only. It is sparkling with wit. and at the same time a pretty love story is told. The rainstorm in the first act. which drives the bashful hero under the shelter of an awning, is the most realis- tic effect of the kind ever seen on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Young Man Caught in shaftins.

A young white man named Will Hos kins was badly hurt this afternoon about 4:30 o'clock at the plant of the Semet- Solvay company. He was caught by a driving belt in the machine shop and was hurled around the shaft several times before the machine could be stop ped. He was rescued as quickly as pos sible, and though badly bruised and shak- en up, no bones were broken. Hoskins lives with his father, Joe Hoskins, at ambulance of Echols & Angwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Tribes Are Repulsed.

Tangier January 26.-Advices received here state the Zanitia and Ouledali tribes attacked the French troops on January 23 but were repulsed with severe losses after four hours fighting The French Littoral and Mediouna columns had just effected a junction when the tribesmen in battle array covering a front of about four miles swept down in crescent formation The Spahis bore the brunt of the attack, mak- ing several gallant charges. which, how ever, interfered to some extent with the work of the artillery. One French of- ficer and four privates were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
To Lecture on Forestry.

Huntsville, January -(Special.-)Ar- arrangements have been made by the feder- ation of women's clubs for Enos A. Mills of the forestry bureau at Washing ton to come to this city on February and deliver a lecture on forestry and the purpose of the government in the estab- lishment of the Appalachian forest re- serve. MT. Mills will lecture in the Elk theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Personal and General.

Mrs. G. R. Sloan and Mrs. William Matlock, of Kansas, are visiting Mir and Mrs. W. R. Stewart, Avenue E and Twenty-third street.
 The Ensley Real Estate and Invest ment company will commence building ten dwelling houses in the neighborhood of Twenty-seventh street, where the new entrance to the steel mill is to be locat- ed. Work will begin Monday.
 Prof. Stephen Alsop will commence training the chorus for the state Sunday school convention, which meets in Bir- mingham April 18th. He will commence tomorrow night at the Central Presby- terian church, Birmingham. Quite a number of singers from Ensley will take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
RAILROAD SHOPS
 REDUCING FORGE
l.. 6 N. ANNOUNCES PLANS OF CURTAILING EXPENSES AT NEW DEcATUR-JUNio ORDER IN- STALLS NEW OFFICERS.

Decatur. January 2s.-(Special.) .)-During the past few days the Louisville and Nashville railroad company has laid off a number of mechanics in the shops in New Decatur. It is stated that the pay roll of these shops for the present will be re- duced to S50,o00 month, Heretofore the pay roll has been from about $S0,000 to $100.000 a month, This will be reduc- tion of about one-half. On the shop gate is posted notice which says the shops will be closed tomorrow. 1t is said that only necessary work will be done to- morrow, but the close-down, it is said, will only be for the one day.
 It is understood that the railroad com pany claims that it is compelled to re- duce expenses on account of the pre- vailing hard times and the adverse rail- road legislation in Alabama and in other states.
 Up until this time work in these shops has been moving along about as usual. The pay roll for last month amounted to about sSS,000
 The other industries in the Decaturs have not reduced their forces up to this time and work in the various other shops and factories Is moving along with as much progress as usual It is believed that the reduction of forces in the railroad shops in New Decatur will be for only a short time and that within a few weeks business there will be resumed as form erly.
 State councillor for Alabama of the Junior Order of United American Me chanics, Will ". Nelson, visited New De- catur Council No P of that order last right and installed the newly elected of 1cers for the ensuing term of six months as follows:
 Councillor, J. J. Houck; vice councillor. P T. Medley; warden, Ed Tarpley, financial secretary, Tom Foust; conductor, T. E. Sandusky; recording secretary, Ernest Devine; assistant recording secretary L. C. Medley; inside sentinel, James Adcock; outside seminal, P B. Newsom chaplain, ]. c. H. Safey; trustees, Ernest De- vine M. L. Hardage and J. J. Houck representative to the state council, which meets in Birmingham April 21, M. l.. Hardage; alternate representative, J. F. Loyin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
CURES COLDS QUICKLY

A never failing home remedy for coughs and colds Is made from the following formula to be mixed at home:
 Two ounces of glycerine, one half ounce of Concentrated oil of pine, one-half pint of good whisky, mix and shake thor oughly; use in doses of a tea spoonful to tablespoonful every four hours.
 This will cure any cough that is curable or break up an acute cold in twenty-four hours. The ingredients all can be gotten at any drug store. Con- centrated oil of pine comes put up for medicinal use only in half ounce vials enclosed in tin screw top cases designed to protect 1t from heat and light. The bulk oils and the patent medicine imi- tations should be avoided as they contain resin and other impuri- ties that produce nausea and permanent kidney trouble. To get the right article be sure 1t Is the Concentrated" oil of pine as this is really the only soluble pine preparation known to science and is the result of the experiments made in the pine forests of Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Sousa at Decatur,

Decatur, January 26.-(Special )-Sousa and his band gave a concert at the Payne theatre here this afternoon. The attend ance was very large and the people seemed to be pleased with the entertain ment. It had been previously reported that the band would not be allowed to give a concert here on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Banker Reports Robbery.

Baltimore, January 26.-Charles A. Rob- erto, describing himself as president of the Italian Exchange bank, located in the Italian quarter of the city, on Friday re- ported to the police that on December G. while in the office of the bank late at night engaged upon the books of the con- cern, three masked men entered, forced him to open the safe and took $S0OO of the funds of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-27
Georqia Is All Riuht,

Atlanta January 26.-(special.) )-Dr. Len c. Broughton, who has just returned to Atlanta from Grand Rapids, Mich, Chicago. and other points. declares Georgia is more prosperous and feeling the hard times less than any place he has visited. He asserts in his prelude to his regular sermon tonight that prohibition is the only salvation against hard times.