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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
ChildYen s Day WiH
 See Greatest CY0A'd .0f AH

day of all days to the little and the big of the Birmingham district They have left their marbles and tops school books and teachers behind, and by s o'clock this morning will be popping their heels in the air whizzing the noise buzzers, bursting the toy balloons, riding the Fer ris wheel, the merry -go-round and having a ripping good time.
 Others have come to see. Today they will come to enjoy. Candy and ice cream will melt away like wax a candle. Rube Shields will have a shoe race for the boys in front of the grand stand. II will be give away day" with the ex- hibitors The feas will put on their newest dresses and perform their best tricks. Tiny Mite will be ready for ex hihition, the Human laundry will wash out the bad and the good children alike. All records are expected to break in the middle after today. The attendance, according to estimates, will reach fully 85, ,000 All Birmingham is going, for it is Birmingham's day, and the country peo- pie are going, because they know they cannot afford to miss the good things which Birmingham has reserved for her. self.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
POLICE WILL SOON
 DON WINTER DRESS

The 70 members of the Birmingham police force will soon don their new winter uniforms. The new suits, which were ordered through a local firm, have arrived from New York and are ready to be tried on by the police men.
 The winter uniforms are cut very much like those worn by the officers last winter and are made of good. heavy material of the accustomed blue with small brass buttons
 They have one added feature. The members of the police department all have numbers according to their age in the service of the police department and have badges to correspond with their numbers on the list of officers. On the new uniforms every officers number has been worked on the left hand sleeve of the coat in blue figures on an old gold background.
 The scheme is in use In all of the large citiesf of the north and east, the idea beingfto identify the officer wh en his badge is not visible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Birmingham Day Programme.

Birmingham Day Programme.
 a. m.-Children will swarm Down tn, Line''
 Il a. m.-Grand live stock parade. All cattle, horses, hogs and animals on the isr1lnds will pass in review before the grand stand
 h. lsicci's grand concert band.
 12:30 D. m. to D. m.-Races, 2:15 trot, 2:l7 pace, free for all pace, two running races. children's pony races, Grammar school relay race, three motor cycle races. D. m. to 5 p. m.-Between race heats. Hardy, wire walker; Sehreyer. daredevil diver: Spellmans bears, Pulaski brothers, athletes Flying Valentines, wild west tricks, Rube Shields, two balloon ascen- sions, high school horse.
 .7:30 D. m.-Riccis concert band, fol- lowed by basketball games, all free at fractions repeated and grand fireworks.
 Saturday, Jefferson county day. Speak ing at Ii am. Free amusements begin at D. m Down the Line open all day. Cincinnati-Alabama football game begins at 3 D. m. just after Sehreyer makes his last dive in Birmingham.
 There are just two more days of the great Alabama State Fair. Those two days are as full of fun, amusement and jollity as a tomato can full of marbles and rocks.
 But today is Friday, children's day, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
RAISING FUNDS FOR NEW MASONIC HOME
TEMPLE LODGE ALSO DISCUSSES
 PLANS FOR JEFFERSON COUN- TY MASONIC CONFERENCE
 WHICH BEGINS HERE MONDAY.

At the regular communication of Bir- mingham Temple lodge. A. F. and A. NJ. last night, the lodge pledged sl0O0 to tho home for widows and orphans which the Masons of Alabama propose to build in the near future. Five hundred dollars of the amount was contributed by the 25 members present last night and it is believed that Temple lodge will be able to increase its initial pledge substantially by the time the money is required by the grand lodge Some new members were added to the canvassing committee and as now constituted for Temple lodge 1t consists of L. c. Leadbetter, r. S. An- dress. A. J. Bowron, NJ. V. Joseph and Fred Larkins
 Plans were also discussed last night for the Jefferson county Masonic conference, which begins in Birmingham next Tues day morning at 10 o'clock. The confer ence will continue for three days and all of the lodges of the county will be represented. State Lecturer A. M. Scott of Headland will be present and preside over the conference sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16

ever. l think the patient should be wide awake and understand what is being done. No anesthettc should be used to dull the senses while the operation is be- ing performed.
 l am anxious and willing to leave this matter to another called meeting of the Commercial club, and if at that meeting the former action is not ratified by q large and decisive majority of those pres ent, l will immediately resign from the campaign committee and have nothing further to do with the campaign. Until, however. the club reverses itself on this question, 1 expect to do everything l hon. orably can to carry out the explicit in structions of the club.
 Is the editor of the Birmingham News willing to leave this question to the Com mercial club? Is he willing to request q meeting of the club and submit the matter to them?
 During many years I have heard the able and eloquent editor of the News often say. Great is Birmingham" and l think that l have heard him say fre- quently In Ills many speeches, Great IS Jefferson county" He is now seeking to divide the historic and grand old county of Jefferson
 I have great respect for Geh. Rufus N. Rhodes. l admire him for his genius his ability and his public spirit. l believe. however. that in the new county move ment he is in error.
 Will the general accept this challenge and abide by the action of the Conner cial club? w H. KETTIG.
 Birmingham, October 15 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Thompson Gets 0nt7act
 For Neh Empire Building
Will Begin Clearing Away Old Bank Saloon Building Next Week-Same Contractors Will Build the New
 Chamber Of Commerce

T. Northington. W. H. Hassinger, J. ". Donnally and John L. Kaul; and among the large stockholders is J. K. Newman of New York and New Orleans.
 The Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company will be the rental agents for the Empire building. Robert Jemison, Jr., the president of that company. said last night that already several office rooms had been spoken for, and judging from the inquiries all the office space would be leasel by the time the building was fin- ished.
 T. c. Thompson & Bros. who have the contract for the Empire. are also the con- tractors for the Chamber of Commerce building to be erected on the old Chali- foux site, First avenue and Nineteenth street The latter will be of reinforced concrete construction, and will be seven stories high It will cover an area 1oox 100 feet.
 The Chamber of Commerce building is to be ready for occupancy by September 1, 1909. The Jemison Real Estate and h. surance company will be the agents for tie Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Empire, building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Although all of the courts, with the ex- ception of Judge Colemans division of the city court. were busy all day yester- day the volume of business disposed of more than one case concluded, and in most divisions cases were being heard which were taken up Wednesday,
 In the first division of the city court, Eli B. Whiddon vs. c. D. Smith & Go, which was begun Wednesday. was on trial all day yesterday. It will probably be concluded this morning
 In the second division of the city court, Judge H. A. Sharpe presiding, the case of Mrs. Annie May Pool vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is still on trial. The case was taken up early Wednesday morning
 In the third division of the city court Judge Ferguson presiding, the case of John W. Long vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was settled by consent for s125. During the late after
 
 Sharpes docket for the day, but most of the cases were continued.
 In the first division of the criminal court only one case has been heard this week, that of Tom McWilliams, which will probably not be concluded until tomor- row. Owing to the illness of one of the jurors the progress of the case was stopped yesterday. McWilliams is charged with murder it being alleged that he killed R. c. McWees at Bessie Mines year ago last March.
 The following cases are set for trial to- day in the various courts:
 Chancery Court.
 Hugh M. Horton vs. R. D. Johnston ct al William F. Tyler vs. W. G. Robinson ct al; Joseph M. Foley vs Agnes F. Leatherwood ct al; Fannie J. Menefee vs Robert Stephens; Mrs J. H. Evans, guardian, vs Wideman & Rose ct al; city of Birmingham vs S. s. storrs; William w. Ellard ct al vs. Merritt Ellard ct all
 Circuit Court.
 A. A Coleman, presiding: Wilber E. Kelley vs Western Union Telegraph com pany, damages; c. B. Jennings vs. G. E. Mcdonald, assumpst; Glen Foster vs. Wallace Gregory Bros, assumpsit; D.. Colbert vs. Birmingham Water Works company. damages; the A. Schmidt Jr Wine company vs. the c. H. Schoolar Vinegar company, assumpsit.
 A. o. Lane, presiding: Carl Hix, pro ami vs. E. L. Higdon ct al. damages; Kelley company vs. F. c. Hewes, appeal by defendant; Kelley company vs. E. c. Hewes, appeal by defendant; Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company, damages; Mrs. John J. Strickland vs. R. B. Kelly, assumpsit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16

The first meeting of the Alabama com mission for the conservation of the state natural resources was held. yesterday at noon in the office of Frank H. Lathrop and a system of effort was inaugurated which is expected to result in great good for the state.
 w P. Lay of Gadsden was elected chairman and w. H. Seymour of Mont gomery secretary. The communication lis tened to talks by MT. Lay and several other members. All were in attendance except Eugene A. Smith. The four other members are W. H. Seymour, Montgom- cry; J. B. Powell, Greenville; F. Il. La- throp, Birmingham, and W. P. Lay The commission is that appointed by Cover nor Conner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
LAP PLANS 70 PRESER VE
 AI,ABAMA'S $ RESOURCES

It was decided first to get all the data possible, to take an inventory of the states resources, and to meet at a later day to arrange definite plans for the con- servation of the products. MT. Lay was assigned to study, get up data and be prepared with suggestions relating to the waterways MT. Powell and MT Lathrop were given the subject forestry and tim- ber W. H. Seymour will study agrieul- ture, and Dr. Smith mineral resources and
 Q mining.
 The commission will always act in con- nection with the national conservation congress, and government aid will be re- ceived, especially in the matter of for est reserves It is launching upon a re- sponsible and important duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
ELM WOOD CEMETERY
 TO INCREASE AREA

The stockholders of the Elmwood Ceme- tery company met yesterday and ratified the recommendation of the board of di- rectors to increase the capital stock from Sl0oO 900 to Sl5o000. The increase Is made for the purpose of purchasing 80 additional acres for the cemetery. The new aereage will double the area of Elmwood
 At tine meeting of the board the resigna- ton of Secretary John k. Gaudin was accepted and resolution expressing an- preciation of MT. Gaudin's services and regret that he was about to remove from the city was adopted Pope MeAdams, the 8ssistant secretary was appointed acting secretary
 Mr. Gaudln left last night for Fort Worth where he will be associated in business with his father-in-law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
pr. Sims, Daughter Married.

Julius W. Paeske, lately of Milwaukee, and Miss Marwood Cuyler Sims, daughter of Dr. J. H. Sims, were married at the brides parents 1230 South Twelfth street, Rev. Dr. Stagg. Only few friends were present, Mir. W. B. Goughy acting as best man to MT. Paeske. After luncheon at the Florence hotel MT. and Mrs. Paeske left for Chicago, thence to Milwaukee to visit the groom's parents. They will be Ut home to friends at the above address after November l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Railway Signal Association.

Washington October 15.-I.ouisyille, Ky. was selected as the place and October F, 13l and 14 of next year, as the time for holding the next annual convention of the Railway Signal association at the concluding session today. Officers were elected as follows: President l.. R. Clausen, Chicago; senior vice president Fl & Ballie, New York junor vice pres ident, c. F. Denney. Cleveland, O.: sec retary treasurer, c, C, Roseberg. Bethle' hem. Pa,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Revival at Avondale.

A large number of conversions have characterized the revival in progress at the First Baptist church of Avondale. These meetings are beins led by the Rev. Dr. Hubbard and the workers are high~ pleased at the results At the meeting last night five accessions to the church were made, bringing the total number since the revival began up to Se The, meeting will continue through this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
The Rose Hill Folly Company.

| The Rose Hill Folly company" un- der the direction of Messrs. Rice and Barton, is the attraction at the New Gay l ety. This company offers real treat to 1 the patrons of this house. The entertain ment is far removed from that which is generally offered by burlesque com panies. The programme consists of a three-act musical comedy, entitled "The Knights of the Red Garter" The cast is headed by George W. Rice, that prince of comedians, whose comedy work in the past has earned for him an enviable reputation as a purveyor of hilarious comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
At t.he Biiou.

Yorke and Adams and their players are at the Bijou this week in B. E- For rester's production of Aaron Hofman's s musical comedy, Playing the Ponies.' .'' Catchy music, a chorus of pretty girls and the whole embeilished with an ex- trayagant scenic inyesture makes Play ing the Ponies'' attractive
 Next week the Bijou will offer Ward and Vokes in their elaborate musical show. "The Promoters.'' This is cue of the most elaborate shows booked for this sea- son at any local playhouse Ward and yokes are together again after a separa- ton that brought hardship to both, and they are surpassing their previous efforts this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Majestic Theatre.

Keit and DeMont. a comedy acrobatio team appearing this week at this the atre, combine spectacular gymnastic feats with side-spNtting comedy. They call their stunt '-The Messenger Boys New Job" Other features include the laugh producing sketch of Mir. Edward Nellie and Miss Sidonne Dixon, entitled His First Homo Coming" It depicts the woes of a young married woman who tries to prepare a meal for her husband and who makes such a tangle of it that it keeps the spectators in a roar of laugh ter all the time of it's presentation. Mati- tnee daily, 2:3O; night, S:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
Brown of Howard.

James Young. in the celebrated college play, Brown of Harvard will be seen at the Jefferson theatre for three per- Tormances beginning Thursday, October 22.
 While the dramatic action in MT. Young's vehicle involves but few char acters, the environment of his play and the unconventional opportunities for musi- cal numbers make it necessary to carry "a company balanced in histrionic talent and expensive in it's ensemble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Lillle Roberts.

Mrs Lillie Roberts, age 2s years, wife of A. J. Roberts. died late Wednesday night at the family residence, 6o4 South Twenty seventh street Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be in Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Charles B. Hanford comino.

MT. Charles B. Hanford's popularity ulas attained point where he shares with the eminent prima donnas the distinction of being called upon for request numbers. Saturday, October A. MT. Hanford comes to the Jefferson and will present Much Ado About Nothing at the matinee and r'The Merchant of Venice'' at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
.sThe Merry Widow.n

Probably the strongest impression one carries away from performance of '@The Merry Widow is it's joyousness. It is the very incarnation of youth. health and the joy of mere existence It appears here on October 3s, 27 and 2s at the Jeff ferson theatre There will be a matinee on Wednesday, October B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 15.-The weather forecast: Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday and Saturday; fresh southeast to south winds f.g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Mrs. .Nincent Dies.

Huntsyilla, october 15.-(specal.) Mrs. Kate vinceAt, apopular young matron of Merrimackl died yesterday after an illness of a week. Her husband survives her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.
 FOR SALE, AUTO Insurance-Fire and liability. MOORE & REYNOLDS.

One trial will convince you The Gawk is the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-16
Local Weather Data.

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-29
GIVEN TWENTY DOLLARS.
John McCrackin Shoots On Street
At os ohalmers-societies and
Liquor.

On last Thursday evening about
eight o'clock. John McCrackin and Os.
Chalmers were walking down Friend
street near the stables Mr.. G. NJ. B.
Epting, and it is said they were dis
cussing the benefit of secret societies
when Os. Chalmers took the position
that the secret societies were not do
ing any good and in his opinion were
the cause of great deal of trouble
in attempting to fix the time and the
price of labor. There was also a dis
agreement between Chalmers and Me-
Cracklin about some liquor which had
been ordered by Chalmers for himself
and McCrackin jointly. AS a result
of this disagreement McCmcllin
whipped out his pistol and fired two
shots at Chalmers neither one of which
took effect. 1t is said also that Nc
CmclSin was somewhat under the in
fluencc of whiskey. AS soon as the
shooting occurred McCrackin ran to
Mr.. John H. Wicker, who came with
him to the court house and furnished
his bond.
McCrackin is working for the Farm
ers' Oil Mill and driving one of the
ice wagons. He was tried before the
mayor and fined $4,000, which was
paid, the charge being shooting on the
public streets. No charge has been
preferred against him for carrying
concealed weapon, which he admits
having done.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-29
Death of An Infant.

Emma Cornelia, infant daughter of
Nlr. and Mrs. D. Harpin Judy, died
at the home Of her grandmother, Mrs.
). {. Wilson, Friday morning at SIX
thirty o clock.
She was born July twentieth, nine
teen hundred and seven and coming
soon after the death Of her orantfath-
cr, MIR. }. C.Wilsom, she seemed in a
measure to fill the vacancy in the
family circle.
Almost her entire life was spent in
this home and being little ray of
sunshine herself, she gave freely of
her happy spirits to all about her.
She was laid to rest in Rosemont
cemetery Saturday at sunset.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-29
GRANTED BAIL.
Three Negroes Implicated in killing
of Orange Wilson Granted
Bail.

In fridays Herald and News men,
ton was made Of the killing of Orange
Wilson by Dandy Sligh. An, inquest
was held on last Thursday and the
verdict Of the coroner's jury is that
Orange Wilson came to his death from
the effects of a gunshot wound inflict-
ed by Dandy Sligh on the 10th Of Sep
tcmber, 1908, and that Neal Davis and
jim Davis are accessories.
Very little testimony was taken at
the coroner's inquest, and about all
that could be gathered is that these
parties were at Leitzsey's school
house, No. II township on September
10Th, and that they were shooting at
each other, and Wilson received a
wound in the knee. Amputation Of the
leg was made and on the 24th of
September Wilson died from the ef-
feet Of the wound according to a ccr-
tificate of Dr.. w. f. Pelham, Jr.
All of the parties charged were ar
rested and placed in Jail. Applica-
ton was made before Chief Justice
Pope for bail, the defendants being
represented by Blease and Dominicls
Bail was granted Dandy Sigh and
Neal Davis in the sum of $500 and a
bond was secured and the defendants
released. jim Davis was given bail on
his own recognizance in the sum of
5000.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-29
Moved to Newberry.

The following persons with their
wives and families left here last
week for Newberry: Messrs. NJ. C.
jackson, M. S. Banks, w. A. Tim
norman, Walter Dorm, w. II. Jack
son, W. E. Holt, John Turner and j.
Per egory. All were formerly in the
P. Gregory. All were formerly in the
eight families were thirty persons,
twenty-five Of whom were among the
best employees of the mill. The mill
has been shut down over sixty days
and the owners could give no definite
assurance as to when it would resume
work. Those persons could not re-
main here in idleness. Through Mr.
NJ. c. Jackson, they all secured work
in the Ncwberry Cotton Mill. They
did not desire to leave here but they
could not remain without a definite
promise Of employment. They had
to leave their gardens and their homes
IN which some Of them have been liv-
ing for vcars.-Edgeficld News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-29
Begins His Tramp.

Mr.. William Buchler Scabrook.
staff correspondent of the Augusta
(Ga.) Cronicle, Atlanta Constitution,
Savannah Press Uncle Rebus's Maga-
zine and other Southern publications,
sailed from New York, on the
American liner Philadelphia, August
29th, and reached Cherbourg, France,
Sept. 5. A postal card written soon
after he reached that city says: ear
rived here today after very smooth
voyage. Was not seasick at all. To-
night / have big bed with immense
curtains all around it, in furnished
room, all for 35 cents day.
therbourg g's dogs are so huge and its
streets so narrow that it requires a
public square for one Of the former
to turn around.' On Sept. 7, he
wrote: "Tomorrow morning. beneath
cloudlcss sky, which promises fair
weather for weeks to come, l will
set out with knapsack and staff for
Mount Saint Michel, about 100 miles
below Cherbourg, on the west coast
OF France. I have made some warm
personal friends in Cherbourg, whom
| will regret leaving. U never saw or
heard Of any Of them until day before
yesterday, but was invited out to
dinner on Sunday, and worshipped
with an interesting Catholic family.)
My French works like charm. I
can talk with anybody about any
thing.''
Beginning about the middle of Oc-
tober, the Sentinel will publish a
weekly letter, recording some of the
experiences Of Mr.. Seabrook as a
tramp in Observation-Disclosures (Md.)
Sentinel.
Mr.. w. b. Scabrook is a graduate of
Ncwbcrry college and spent several
years of his life in Newberry. He re-
ccived his first newspaper experience
in The Herald and News Office and
this paper will be included in his list
of those to receive his letters. We
know they will be read with interest.
He is a good newspaper writer and
can tell Of his travels in a most in
teresting way.