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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
WEST END NOW HAS
PEOPLES EXCHANGE

The Peoples Home Telephone company
has just completed the installation of
modern exchange plant at West End.
The central office is located in the new
postoffice building, Elyton station. Miss
Mae Plaxico, a popular young lady of
West End, is chief operator and Miss
Maggie Pruitt, also of West End, has
charge of the night operating.
In the installation of this plant the COM
pany has spared no expense in securing
the best material and equipment; the con-
struction work has been carefully super
vised and as a result, 1t is pointed out,
the service furnished through this ex-
change should be of the very highest
class. Sufficient trunks have been pro-
vided in order that no delays may be ex-
perienced in getting to and from the
main exchange at Birmingham.
Over 100 subscribers are now being fur
nished service. and sufficient contracts
have been secured which, when installed,
will make over 200 connections with this
exchange. The addition of West End to
the list Of exchanges operated by the Peo-
pies Home Telephone company make a
total of nine exchanges operated by them
In this istrict-Birmingham,, North Bir-
mingham, Bessemer, Ensey, Pratt City,
Avondale, Woodlawn, Shades mountain
and West End.
In addition to the improvements made
at West End, the company is making
many extensions and improvements to
their other exchanges, by reason Of which
reoes at an early date to be able tc
care for the many requests made for SER
vice throughout the Greater Birmingham
G.strict
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
WOMEN SUFFER NEEDLESS PAIN

prompt help. A special remedy for weak
ened or diseased kidneys, for backache
and urinary disorders, is Doan's Kidney
Pills, composition of vegetable ingred-
tents that may be taken by strong or
weak, or young or old, for the action 10
gentle, and only on the kidneys. Doans
Kidney Pills restore normal action of the
kidneys, regulate the urine, drive out
backache and languor and cure kidney
troubles permanently
Birmingham Proof.
Mrs. II. A. Tucker, Ills Allen street,
Birmingham, Ala, says: Kidney disease
chung to me for q long time. The pains
in my back were so acute that could
not sleep at night. and as a result my
health ran down. also had many other
symptoms of kidney trouble, such as fire.
quent headaches, dizzy spells and a stiff
ness throughout my body when arose in
the morning. I had a poor appetite and
steadily lost weight, but try as / might
I could obtain no relief. One day when
suffering in this way and feeling entirely
discouraged, happened to see an adver-
tisement in which the merits of Doan's
Kidney Pills were set forth. 1 procured
a box at e. B. Norton's drug store and
from that time to this have never had
cause to regret my action. 1 had taken
Kidney Pills when l was entirely cured.
That happened over year ago, and at
this time 1 can confirm my former testi-
monial and add that the cure has proven
to be a permanent one"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
SOME WEEKEND GOSSIP
FROM THE STATE CAPITOL
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery. September 2s.-(special.) =
Business of the state in other sections
having called a number Of the heads Of
departments out of the city during the
week, the capitol has been as quiet as
at any time during the midsummer va
cation season.
Governor Conner, Attorney General Gar
Der and the members of the railroad com.
mission were detained in Atlanta at the
rate hearing before the interstate rail-
road commission; John H. Wallace, Jr.,
game and fish commissioner, was at the
international fisheries congress in Wash
ington. and Auditor Brandon was out of
his office part of the time, looking into
high school locations.
DR.. W. H. Sanders. state health officer,
left on Thursday for the tuberculosis
congress in Philadelphia, where he will
read paper, and some of the others
We're detained at least a portion of the
time away from their desks.
IL is regarded that the hearings which
have been going on in Atlanta are the
most important to the southern section
for good many years. From a COM
plant with regard to rates investigation
SeNiAio ~ nave 6AleHueO TO q look into
the methods of the freight associations
and discussion of the railroad sched-
ules concerning some of the southern dis
tributing points.
Montgomery, unlike a great deal of
the other part of the state, has not
made much complaint about the amount
or the rates, but has had to fight what
II considers discrimination on several
occasions 1t is now anticipated that as
result of this investigation complaint
along this line will be allayed
1t Is also expected that during the talk
ing of evidence in Atlanta and the argu-
ments that are expected to follow. a
great deal OF matter will be thrashed
over that will have to be made a part
or the states case before the circuit
court of appeals, which is expected to take
this up next month
The nearness of the day on which
these cases will be argued is throwing
a great deal of work upon all concerned.
and the legal department, as we'll as
the associate counsel and the members of
the railroad commission, will have their
hands full until the work is finally ac-
complished.
Getting Back to Work.
Activity is being shown in anticipation
or the fall rush by the members of the
supreme court, several of the justices
having resumed their work within the
past few days. Associate Justice Nc
Clellan came in from Colorado, where he
spent much of the summer with his
wife, and is now down to it in good
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
MUST WORK ON STREETS
FOR SELLING THE LIQUOR

A Hudgins, who was convicted in the
criminal court before Judge A A Howe
several days ago for violating the pro-
hibition laws, was returned to the city
authorities yesterday to work out his
sentence after which he is to be re-
turned to the county authorities to work
out the costs.
Hudgins has appealed his case to the
supreme court but failed to make bond.
He was arrested on two charges by the
police department, Judge Feagn giving
him 500 and $50 days on each charge.
Judge Howe confirmed the fine in each
case and reduced the penal sentence to
80 days.
If the supreme court upholds Judge
Howze's verdict then Hudgins, If unable
to pay the 5000 fine, will have to work
in the mines 400 days longer for the
city, and after serving that sentence
will have to serve out the county costs,
whcih will be extremely heavy.
The penal sentence for violators of the
prohibition law is being placed in each
case now by Judge Howe. He also had
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
ALABAMA BRENAU
OPENS FALL TERM
COTTON RECEIPTS ARE so HEAVY
AT EUFAULA THAT COMPRESS
HAS TO WORK DOUBLE TIME.
RAILROAD SERVICE INCREASED.

Eufaula, September 26.-(Special. 1.-The
opening of the Alabama Brenau here was
marked with interesting and appropriate
exercises and new pupils continue to ar
rive with most every train. Yesterday
was given over to matriculating the
classes and the regular routine work Will
begin Monday morning. The school is
under the direct supervision of Prof. j..
F.. Wilkerson and starts out under fatter-
ing auspices.
The river here has reached the lowest
stage ever known The boat schedules be-
tween this city and Columbus, Ga, have
been entirely abandoned for the present.
and it is with great difficulty that they
can reach points as high up as Flor
ence, Ga.
Cotton receipts here have been so heavy
for the season that the compress is COM
PEELED to work several hours each night
in order to dispatch the daily shipments.
Freight traffic over the Eufaula and
Ozark road has increased to such an ex-
tent that the operation of daily freight
and accommodation train is being main
tanned from this city to Ozark
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27

shape, reading briefs and hunting up
laws. The veteran member of the
bench, Justice Jonathan Haralson, who
will retire with the present term of the
court, has returned from his vacation in
North Carolina looking younger and more
sprightly than he has for years, and is
writing cases with his old-time vigor
Justice Anderson, who enjoyed the North
Carolina hills and mountains through the
heated season, is also busy with a num-
Der of intricate cases which have been
assigned to him for solution.
One of the most sensational movemnts
that has ever agitated the supreme court
of Alabama is expected to be inaugu-
rated about the time the tribunal assem-
which concerns h said daughtrf-Asth ire
enee Is made to the Cullman county
whisky controversy, and it is understood
here that some effort is on foot to bring
the cases disposed of in the lower court
back to a trial basis. 1t has been impos-
sible. to determine Just what course the
proceedings will take, but it is intimated
that in case the matter is presented it
will be vastly interesting from every
standpoint.
Political Talk.
Politics has had rather a slim show
during the past few days in the gossip
circles. The advent of a large and, ac-
cording to report enthusiastic daughter
into the family of H. ]. Willingham has
revived the understanding that he is to
be an active candidate for state superin-
tendent of education. However. there is
too much business on hand at the family
residence just now for Mr.. Willingham
to take up much time talking, even about
his own prospects. The fact of the busi-
ness is, the boys about the capitol have
not been able to get much out of him
since the new arrival other than that
which concerns the said daughter.
Tho report that Mr.. Spragins of Hunts
vile will make the race for governor on
the local option platform has attracted
considerable attention and North Ala
bama men at the capitol believe that he
will really enter if the conditions are
such as to indicate that he has any
chance to win.
There is also a good deal of talk with
regard to the race for chief justice of
the supreme court, and Notwithstanding
a great many expressions of belief that
former Chief Justice Weakley might
agree to run for governor, there are few
who do not expect him to oppose Chief
Justice Tyson as he did before Men
who are close to him have never yet
said that there was any real prospect of
his entering the race for governor A
man who was here this week, but did not
mated that there was a possibility of a
third entry into the race for chief JUS
tice, but he was not definite enough to
make his remark of any great import
ance at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27

The Baptist revival meetings begin to-
day in all the Baptist churches of the Biz
mingham district. The Rev, DR.. Clarence
A. Stewart of Fort Scott, Kan, will have
charge of the meeting at the First Bap-
fist church, the Rev. DR.. Hamilton of At
lanta at the Southside, the Rev. R. l..
Motley at the Twenty-seventh Street, the
Rev. Dr. Farrar at Pratt City, the Rev.
DR.. Hines at East Lake, besides many
other not less distinguished preachers
at other churches The meetings are ex-
pected to be operated in concert, and a
union service will be held each morning
at the First Baptist church at 10 o'clock
under experimenting Evangelist Hamil-
ton. At every other church the services
will be held daily at 9 p. m. and at 7:30
p. m
1t is expected that the revival will ex-
tend over two or three weeks. The evan
gelists in charge are working under the
auspices of the Baptist board of home
missions of the Southern Baptist conven-
ton in Atlanta. The meetings, while
conducted by the agents of the Baptist
denomination, will not be of special Sec
tartan character, but will be found help
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
Bapdsfs viii Begin Big
Rebibal Meetings Today

full to Christian people generally and a
contribution of that denomination to the
promotion Of the religious life of the COM
munity. All are invited to attend and
take such part as they may wish in the
services.
Special music will be rendered at each
service by trained evangelistic singers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole will be in charge of the
music at the Southside and Professor
Davis of Newman, Ca. at the First Bap-
fist,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
A Liberal Policy


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it is expected that the place will be
filed
The purpose is to take a new start in
the enforcement of the law, and to adopt
measures which will bring results. The
league hopes to stir up enough enthusi-
asm to interest the public in the enforce
ment of the law.
The meeting is the result of a confer
ence held last Monday when the general
opinion was to the effect that the apathy
of the summer had gone too far, and the
anti-saloon people should bestir them
selves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
Prominent Speakers VIII
Appear At Mass Neefinq

The speakers for the mass meeting at
the Jefferson theatre this afternoon are
chosen to represent all sections of the
county. Col. T. G. Bush and Judge s. d.
Weakley will speak about conditions in
Birmingham, while j. w. Minor will rep
resent Ensley and ]. H. Hard will repre-
sent Bessemer.
The meeting promises to be one of the
largest in the interest of law enforce
ment ever held in the county. The chair
man will introduce the first speaker
promptly at p. m, and before that time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27

Opelika. September 26.-(Special)-
Invitations have been issued to the
wedding of Miss Caroline Elizabeth
Sanford to Mr.. William Charlton Giles
a prominent insurance man OF Atlanta,
Ca, the wedding to occur at the home
of the BRIDE elects mother. Mrs. Will
liam ]. Sanford, on North Ninth street.
wednesday, September 80. Miss Sam
ford is the third daughter of Mrs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
Rare Musical Talent.

Nearly 80 applicants for the free schol-
arships at the Birmingham conservatory
were examined yesterday. Two of the
scholarships are for piano and one for
violin. OF the applicants II are said to
have revealed decided talent; and five
exceptional talent. The awards will be
announced by Mr.. and Mrs. Gussen Mon
Law
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27

Sanford and the late Gov. William ].
Sanford. She Is one of this citys most
charming and cultured young women,
talented musician, and is not only
popular in this, her native city, but is
widely known over the state. Her
future home will be in Atlanta where
she has many friends formed during
several years spent at the Klindworth
Conservatory of Music.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27

Third avenue between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets for the purpose OF
electing officers for the ensuing year.
Mrs. J. w. Marley was elected senior
couneilloress, Mrs. George Plaisance,
Junior councilloress; Mrs. Minter, past
councilloress; Mrs. Charles Tarr, secre-
tary and treasurer, and Mrs. Wright,
Mrs. Dunnam and Mrs. Holmes members
of the executive committee:
The ladies' auxiliary of the United Com
mercial Travellers will act as a recep-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27

WE WOULD SUGGEST
that you notify us today if you
are going to move next week.
Then we can cut in your gas
and electric service promptly
for you. Avoid the rush. B.
R., L. & P. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
Seaboard, business man s
train to Atlanta, leaves 4:15
p, M.
FOR SALE.

Household furnishings; fine
condition-chea if taken i'm
mediately. No. 5 Margarea
apartments. Highland avenue.
Bell phone 1929.
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Open for business October 1
at 1923 N. Goth st. Southern
Headquarters of Underwood
Typewriter Co., L. A. Davis,
Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
THE LADIES' AUXILIARY

The ladies' auxiliary of the United
Commercial Travellers of America met
yesterday afternoon in varley hall or
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-27
A Bishop VIII Preach.

ne Right Rev. III. j. Richter, bishop OF
L. and Rapids, Mich, is in Birmingham
and will preach at high mass at st.
Paul's church today The services begin
st 1890 O'Clock.
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ton committee at the dance to be given
at Marley hall on next Saturday night,
October 8.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-20
THE UNION PAClFIC'S
 TtN YEAR GROWTH
What Has Been Accomplished Since 1898 Under the Hartman Manage ment.

New York, Jan 19-So inconspicious- ly placed in the just-issued annual re- port of the Union Pacific that it has attracted little or no attention. Is a comparison of the cOmpany's condition and operations in 1898 and in the clos ing year of the decade of Hartman management completed last year. Us- ing round figures, this shows an in- crease of gross receipts from S33,O0O.- GOO in 1898 to $S7.50O. 900 in 19O7 The cOmpany's net earnings in the same time have increased over s31, ,0OO, ,OOO.
 Fixed charges increased from $4,500.- 900 ten years ago to s11.5OO,00O in 1903 Since then there has been a steady decrease. and under this heading the total for last year is reduced to $S,- 650.00O. While dividend disbursements in 1907 amounted to over twenty mil lions more than were paid in 1898. Union Pacific's net surplus for the gear increased from $7,50O. .OOO to s12.- 500,000. the largest in the history of the company.
 Since the reorganization of 1898 the
Arizona republican., 1908-01-20
TWO MILLIONS
 FOR EACH DAY
The Exports of ManufaC- lures for Eleven Months
This Branch of Business Has Doubled In Five Years.

Washington. Jan. 19.-EXports of manufactures from the United States aggregated more than three quarters of a billion dollars in value in the calendar year 1907. Eleven months figures supplied by the bureau of statistics of the department of com merce and labor show exports of man. ufactures aggregating over $1OO,OOO.OO0 or a monthly average during those eleven months of s64 ,O00.0 900. thus jus tifying the statement that the Decem- Der figures, not yet available, will bring the total for the year above the S750. .000. 900 line.
 This means that the exports of manufactures have averaged more than $2.OO0.0O0 day during the en- tire year. including every day in the calendar year. It was only beginning with the year 1S99>that the exports of manufactures reached as much as s1O0O. 900 per day. passing the state ment upon the average of the year. while prior to 1890 they had never reached as much as $5O0,O00 a day. on only three occasions during the past year did the value of manufac- lures exported fall below s6O.000,OOO for a single month. In the month of June they exceeded 1000. 900. or as much for that single month as those of the entire year 1870 and considera- bly, more than in any twelve months period prior to that year. The value of manufactures exported in 1907 will approximate $770.000. 900. against s311. .OOO. 900 in 1897. S1f9.OOO.0O0 in ISS7. S144.0O 900 in 1877, s59000. 900 in 1867, and S41. 900. 900, in 1857, the figures of these earlier periods being those of fiscal years.
 Thus it may be said in a word. that the manufactures exported in 10s7 av- eraged more than s2.00O.OO0 a day. against less than s1.O00.000 day in 1897. and that the value of these ex- ports in the single month of June was more than in the entire year 1870. The share which manufactures form of the total exports in the eleven months of is 4l.7 per cent. which slightly eX- ceeds the share which manufactures formed of the exports in any earlier year.
 Manufactures imported in 19O7 az gregated in value about $650. .000, 900. against approximately 71O.00O.0 900 in value of manufactures exported. thus indicating that the exportation of manufactures now exceeds the impor-
Arizona republican., 1908-01-20
ROGUE RIVERS
 GARDEN OF EDEN
The Experience of Last Year Has Spurred the Fruit Growers to Fur ther Effort.

Portland. Ore. Jan. l9.-After mar keting the most profitable fruit crop ever produced in the state. Rogue river growers have begun the plant ing of apple, pear and peach trees on a scale that will double the crop of this section. The record-breaking prices paid in eastern markets for Oregon fruit is responsible for the planting of 1000 acres with half a million trees this winter. only :.500 acres of new orchards were set out last year.
 Of the estimated total Of new trees, 225. 900 are pear, 1I5,0G0 apple. and 100.00O peach trees. At the bearing stage these trees in one season would produce a crop worth s3OO0,0OO. if the growers received only $1.00 a bushel, which is far below the prevailing prices for oregon fruit. By keeping up the reputation Of it's output to the highest mark the apples and pears grown in the Rogue river section now command the highest prices in home and foreign markets.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-20
Brazilian Police Informed by Washington
 and Paris of the Plot
The Conspiracy Said to be Composed of Europeans the Leader of Whom it is Thought Will Shortly gbe -ipprehended.

Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 19.-The Brazil destroy a part of the American fleet The conspiracy centering in Rio de Janeiro, and Metropolis, has ramifica- tiOns at Sac Paule and Minas Gerses, Jean Fedher of Metropolis is the chief conspirator here and it is understood that foreign anarchists are deeply in volved. Fedher is believed to have fled to Sac Paule and police have been sent to apprehend him. His arrest is expected soon.
 In a note given to the Associated Press, the chief of police says, Prior to the arrival of the fleet. the Brazil ian government received word from Washington and Paris that anarchists of different nationalities intended to damage one or several of the vessels The names of the conspirators, as in dicated by the information, are from France and Germany. The police are exercising the most rigorous vigilance by land and sea to prevent any injury.
 A special from Metropolis tonight gives an interview with Officer Carlos Hammon. who declared that he had been sent 10 sac GdulO lO arrest r eu- her Hamman is quoted as saying that the only information he had con- corning the conspiracy had been pub lished by the newspapers and the As sociated Press. He said he had been sent to Sac Pauio on personal busi- ness.
 The dispatch adds that the police of Petropolis are under orders from Rio to keep all suspicious persons under constant surveillance.
 Admiral Evans is still suffering from rheumatism in his feet. but he hopes to be able to leave his cabin tomorrow but will probably be unable to go ashore. Foreign Minister Brance will give d banquet tomorrow to the officers of the fleet Rear Admiral Thomas and staff will pay visit to- morrow to the mayor to express on behalf of the officers their apprecia- ton of their reception by the city.
 SURPRISE IN WASHINGTON
 Washington, Jan. 19.-Rear Admiral
Arizona republican., 1908-01-20

Pilsbury, chief of the bureau of navi- gation, was greatly surprised to learn of the discovery of the plot at Rio de JanierO. He said it would be strange if the anarchists should go as far as Brazil when they could carry out their plot with greater ease in this country. No advices has been received from Ad- miral Evans today and nothing is known of the rumor that he was an Xious to leave Rio earlier than sched- uled because of rumors of conspiracy to destroy his fleet. The fleet is due to leave on Tuesday and Admiral Pills earlier