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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
BASKET PICNIC
 AT SPRINGVILLE
Cumberland Sunday school Will Take Special Train for Outing
 Next Wednesday.

The picnic of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church, U. S. A., will be held Wednesday June 3, instead of Thursday as was originally announced. The party will assemble at the church at 7:30 a. m., and will march to the Terminal station in body, each class headed by it's teacher and class officers and all wearing class colors The special train will leave the city at o'clock and will reach Springville at o'clock.
 The entertainment committee has ar ranged for several attractive features, among them being a baseball game be- tween the mems team of the Sunday school and the Springvile team. The team has been playing in the Sunday School Athletic league and is capable of playing good ball basket dinner will of course be enjoyed all baskets being emptied on one table and all the pie niclSers will gather around al one large family.
 Special care will be taken of the little ones However, it is hoped that all par ents and all members of the church, as well as of the Sunday school will go and a good time is assured all. The train will return in time to enable every one to reach home by 7:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Welcome FeY F11sf Passengers Obev
 Illinois CenfyaI Todav
Screaming Whistles Will Announce Arrival of Party Good Fellowship Banquet Tonight Will Show Visitors the
 Warmth of Birmingham's Welcome.

be the presence of President J. NJ. Dick inson of the American Bar association, one of the leading legal lights, attorney for the Illinois Central. He will make an address which probably will be of great importance on present conditions. The banquet will begin at o'clock sharp at the Hotel Hillman
 Among the railroad men who have writ ten acceptances to the celebration arc General Freight Agent c. c. Cameron of the Illinois Central of Chicago District Attorney George w. Jones of the Louis vile and Nashville of Montgomery; Chief Engineer A. S. Baldwin of the Illinois Central of Chicago; Vice President L. Sevier of the Seaboard Air Line of Nor folk, President w. A. Garrett of the Sea- board Air Line of Norfolk, General Pas senger Agent S. G. Hatch of the Illinois Central of Chicago, Vice President l. G. Rawn of the Illinois Central of Chicago, General Manager Alex Bonnyman of the Atlantic, Birmingham and Atlantic of At lanta Coal Traffic Manager F. H. Har- wood of the Illinois Central of Chicago, Passenger Traffic Manager A. H. Hanson of the Illinois Central of Chicago, Gen eral Manager F. B. Hartman of the H. linois Central of Chicago; Vice President C. R. Gray of the Frisco of St. Louis, Vice President and General Manager c. H. AcSert of the Southern railway Freight Traffic Manager F. B. Bowes of the Illinois Central of Chicago Assistant General Passenger Agent w. A. Scott of the Illinois Central of Memphis, Assistant to President J. F. Titus of the Illinois Central of Chicago, General Manager T. s. Noise of the Central of Georgia of Sa- vannah Walter Lullgen of New York President J. T. Hanson of the Central of Georgia of Macon. President c. C. Cur ran of the New Orleans and Northeastern of New Orleans, Assistant to President J. s. B. Thompson of the southern rail- way of Atlanta, Superintendent T. l.. Dubbs of the Illinois Central of Corinth, Vice President W. c. Nixon of the Fris- co of St. Louis and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

The first train into Birmingham over the Illinois Central will arrive at D. m today. As the special from Chi cago steams in over the Frisco tracks the whistles of the yard engines will begin the joyous welcome, the industrial plants all over the district will take it up and noise will be made that will testify to the greatness of Birmingham and the new spirit that comes with the requirement of two more hands with which to grasp the trade of the world.
 A committee of which Frank Nelson is chairman will leave for Jasper this morn ing, where they will meet and welcome the incoming officials The other mem- bers of the committee are E. Wilkinson, E. F. Stovall, S. w. Lee, w. B. Leedy, G. B. Mccormick and Erskine Ramsay.
 On arrival in Birmingham the train will be welcomed at the Terminal station by the following committees H. F. Will
 son. H. J. Porter, Robert Jemison, Jr., R. H. Pearson, Sterling A. Wood, E. D. Smith, w. P. G. Harding, W. G. Oliver, J. H. Barr, T. H. Motion, R. S. Nun ger, M P. Messer, A. D. Lightner, c. E. Foust, w. w. Crawford, Thomas Pound, w. B. Malone, Henry Hiden, R. b. Bur nett, T. G. Rush, Solon Jacobs, J. F. Glenn, A. H. Ford, John L. Kaul, M. F. Moore, s. E. Thompson, F, B. Foklkes w. B. Brown, T. l.. Hill, P. G. Shook, J. D. Elliott Lee Clary, l.. w. Collier, John l.. Parker, w. R. Brown, J. D. Kirkpatrick, N. c. Walpole, c. P. Jackson, w. E. Leake, Eugene Flies, w. D. Nesbitt, F. Y Anderson, T. D. Jack son, Belton Gilreath, E. W. Barrett, John Leedy, c. F. DeBardeleben, w. c. Adams, H. F. DeBardeleben, Walker Percy, E. F. Williams, John w. Stagg, Robert Jemison, Sr., John P. Tillman, G. B. Mccormick, L. V. Clarke, E. T. Shaw, H. B. Gray, J. w. Evans, R. W. Massey, Rufus N. Rhodes, F. P. OBren, J. B. Mallon, F. D. Miller, J. T. Glover, L. c. Glover, Augustus Benners, J. w. Mcqueen, L. w. Collier
 A feature of the banquet tonight will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Tn the circuit court yesterday Mrs. J. r. Hayes fled suit against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for s3O.- 900 damages, Mrs Hayes suing as admin istratrix for the estate of her husband and this amout being asked for the death of her husband, whom she alleges was killed as the result of a collision be- tween two trains of the defendant on December 20, 1907. The deceased was an engineer on one of the trains.
 In the second division of the city court the case of the B. F. Poole Investment Co. vs. the Sloss-Sheffed Steel and Iron company went to the jury early yesterday afternoon. They have not yet reported.
 A consent Judgment for $750 was re- turned in this court in the suit of George Christoff vs. the Birmingham Southern Railroad company.
 A consent judgment for $175 was also arrived at in the suit of Sallie Edwards vs the Western Union Telegraph con- pany.
 In the first division of the city court the jury returned verdict for $64. AS in the suit of H. c. James against .he Southern Railway company.
 A verdict awarding $500 damages to the plaintiff in the suit of J. M. Mehand against the Birmingham Terminal com pany was returned by the jury in the third division of the city court. This was a suit for property damage result ing from the construction of the Fifth avenue subway at the Terminal station.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the suit of R. Y. Jones vs L. L. Stephenson resulted in a verdict in eavor of the plaintiff.
 In the chancery court a decree over ruling demurrer was handed down in the case of B. F. Allen vs. D. w. Enslen. ct als.
 In the case of Weber & Johnson vs Western Union Telegraph company the respondent was allowed ten days addi- tional time in which to make answer.
 The docket in the chancery court for today is as follows:
 w. J. Randall vs H. c. Howard.
 T. Byron vs. M. E. Belsher.
 w. J. Lamar vs Lizzie Lamar
 E. N. Downey vs J. H. Parsons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
SIXTH WARD PLAN
 IS IN ABEYANCE
MAYOR VEToES ORDINANCE UNI TIL AFTER AVONDALE HAS VOTED ON PROPOSITION OF IM- MEDIATE ANNEXATION.

Mayor Ward has addressed a letter to the City Council vetoing the ordi- nance annexing the territory known as the Mountain Terrace property to the Sixth ward of Birmingham settin forth his reasons as follows:
 May 29, 1908. To the Honorable, the City Council of Birmingham.
 Gentlemen-I herewith return not ap- proved ordinance annexing the terri tory along the north side of Red moun- tain from Twentieth street to East Lake to the Sixth ward.
 The town of Avondale will vote on June to whether or not it wishe to be annexed to this city. If they vote favorably a part of this territory will undoubtedly be apportioned to the town of Avondale and new ward created for the whole.
 If Avondale does not come in this or dnance can be sent back and will be signed by the Mayor. Respectfully,
 c. WARD, Mayor. At the special meeting of the coun- cil held last Wednesday afternoon AL derman Cooper introduced a resolution the adoption of which will make Avon dale a Tenth ward with two represen- tatives in the council, in case the peo- pie of the town vote to come into Bir- mingham immediately This resolution will be acted on at the next meeting of the council.
 Avondale will hold an election on June 4 to vote on whether or not it shall immediately become part of Birmingham. After the result of this election is declared a definite arrange ment will be made dividing Avondale and the fountain Terrace territory into wards and providing for tn cir represen tation in the City Council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
WILLIAMS WINS
 ORATORY MEDAL
LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS SPEAK FRS IN ORATORlCAL CONTEST OF BIRMINGHAM TRAINING sCHoOL-PROGRAM

Marvin William Williams of Pope, Ala. won the medal at the Birmingham Col lege Training school oratorical contest last night. having as his subject "The Defense of Armageddon.' In spite of the in- ciemency of the weather a large audience attended the oratorical contest last night and a great deal of genuine enthusiasm was manifested All of the speakers proved themselves to be orators of no little merit but Mr. Williams was especi- ally congratulated. Prof. Joel C. Dubose. ir fitting speech, presented the medal. The judges were: Joel C. Dubose, Foster Gamble and T. A. Vann. complets programme follows:
 observation-disclosures Address-Clyde Il. Yam.
 Violin Solo, (selected)-Miss Irene Dim mick.
 Edgar silas Copeland. Birmingham. Ala.-'The Opportunity of an American
 Henry McCarty Russell, Birmingham. Ala-"Henry W. Brady"
 Frank Timmons Jones, Huffman, Ala Shall We Give Up the Union.'
 Vocal Solo, "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Winds" (Sargeant-Mr. Michaelson, Bes. semer, Ala.
 Edgar Thompson Bell, WoodlaWn, Ala- columbus
 William Roof Duncan. Birmingham, Ala -''The New South
 Jesse Wilburn Stalcup, North Birmins- ham, Ala.-"Aspration of the American People,
 Edward Lee Norton, Graymont Ala 'Rienzis Address
 Marvin William Wiliams-"Defense Of Armageddon."
 Vocal Solo, "The Sword of Farrara." (Ballard)-B. L. Michaelson, Bessemer, Ala.
 Decision of judges.
 Ushers-William Bains, Grady Shoe maker, Robert Foster, Ernest Slye, Will liam Moore.
 Last nights contest was the frst of series Of entertainments to be given by the Birmingham college during their com mencement exercises. A complete pro- granime of the exercises for next week follows:
 Sunday, May 3l, Il a. m.-Commencs- ment sermon by Bishop w. A. Cander of Atlanta, Ga.
 s p. m-Address before Y. M. c. A. Bishop Candler of Atlanta, Ga.
 Monday. June l. 10 a. m.-Sophomore and freshman declamations.
 p. m.--Annual debate and oratorical contest by representatives of the literary societies.
 Tuesday, June ?, 10 a. m.-Junior ora tions.
 Ii a. m.-Address before literary so- cieties Judge Samuel D. Weakley, Bir- mingham.
 D. m.-Alumni banquet at the Hotel Hillman.
 x n. m.-Address before Alumni associa- tion Rev \. F. Culver, Birmingham.
 Wednesday. June 3. 10 a. m.-Orations hv members of graduating class.
 II a. m.-Baccalaureate address. Sidney J. Bowie. Birmingham.
 Awarding of medals, diplomas and de- grees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Death of Selma Woman,

Selma, May 2s.-(Special.)-Mr Minnie Roth died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Franelich. at 9:S0 tonight
 She was the mother also of Mrs. Joe Daulovitch of this city and of John Roth of Birmingham and Phillip Roth of Mont gomery The deceased was the relict of John Roth, a well known citizen whose death occurred many years ago. Besides the children mentioned above Mrs. J. B. Webster of Mobile a sister of Henry Tranelich, was at the beside when the Francelich, was at the bedside when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
NE " EXPRESS COMPANY
 OPENS ITS OFFICES HERE

The coming of the Illinois Central to Birmingham brings with it new express company, which will answer a long-felt need at all times and especially during the holidays The American Express company has opened its offices at 2Oll Third avenue and is ready to handle busi- ness for quick delivery at all points.
 J. G. Marston, who has had charge of the company's offices at Baton Rouge. La arrived in Birmingham several weeks ago, secured headquarters and fitted the office up in an up-to-date style. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
THREE MEN ARE INJURED
 BY EXPLOSION IN MINE

Due to the fact that the valves in the heading were closed, thereby cutting eff the supply of compressed air, gas explosion occurred in No. 12 mine of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com last night at S:30 o'clock Fortunately no one was killed, although three men were painfully and somewhat seriously injured.
 The explosion occurred in the second right shaft of No. F mine. It seems that Mine Foreman Sam Duggan entered the shaft for the purpose of an inspection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

cities to their great beauty and benefit It is my great pleasure, well as to my benefit, I think, to be at work in a per- 5onal way along this line in the city of Dallas. Tex, where I feel my individual efforts have greatly added to the at tractiveness of the city in general, and, to some extent, have shown my interest and efforts in that line in improving cer- tain inside property in the city of Birming- ham, and it is my wish and shall be my effort to continue to do so in the future. Thanking you again for the honor, l remain, yours very ruly,
 R. S. MUNGER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

and the shaft not being properly ven tlated by reason of the fact that the air supply had been cut off, quantity of gas was ignited, in consequence of which MT. Duggan was severely burned about the face and hands.
 Mir Duggan was alone in the shaft where the explosion occurred. The ex- plosion was one of considerable vio- lence however and two negro miners nearby in another part of the shaft suf- fered injury. One was slightly burned and the other sustained injury from fall ing or flying rocks None of the men, 1t is believed, is fatally hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Weekly Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, May 29.-Folowing are the weekly cotton statistics: Total sales, all kinds, 52OOO bales; total sales American, 46,000; English spinners takings, 6S,000; total exports, 5000; imports, all kinds, ?1. coo; imports American, 15,0OO stocks, all kinds, 704,0OO; stock American, 5SS,000; quantity afloat, all kinds, 106,000; quanti- ty afloat American, 6O,000; total sales on speculation, 2700; total sales to exporters, 470O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

promises courteous attention to every de- tail.
 The first express car of the company will go out over the regular D. m. train of the Illinois Central on next Mon day. The company connects with all the large expres& companies north. west and southwest, except the Southern Express company.
 MT. Marston states that he will afford quicker service in the northwest, west and southwest than Birmingham people have enjoyed hitherto He says he is here for business and will guarantee good work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Frank Lee Moses, Jr,

Frank Lee Moses. Jr., the infant son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Lee Noses died yesterday at the family residence, 1905 South Twelfth street. Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the residence and interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. Frank Lee was a bright little fellow, just 2 years and months of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Church Floor Caves In

Chicago, May 29.-The cemented vesti- bule floor of the Lithuanian church of Our Lady of Alma gave way last night, as a large congregation was leaving Thirty persons were thrown into the basement and panic resulted. None. however suffered worse injuries than cuts and bruises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. Ruth Hart.

Mrs. Ruth Hart died yesterday after noon at o'clock at the residence of her sister, Mrs. John H. Johns, 705 South Twenty-third street. Funeral services will be held at the residence this after noon at 5 o'clock and interment will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Letter for Rev. T. o. Crisp.

Chief of Police George H. Bodeker has in his hands a letter for the Rev. T. o. Crisp. The letter was received a day or two ago and was simply addressed to "The Rev. T. o. Crisp, care of Chief of Police" Chief Bodeker has been unable 10 locate the Rev. MT. Crisp, but has the letter in his possession, awaiting the claimant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

2eo acres fine oak timber lands more timber near property accessible; three tenant houses; 15,000 feet daily capacity sawmill, lathmill, edger, cutoff saw, all in operation; four three-yoke oxen, draws. etc.; 21s miles railroad, Blount county, Alabama. Will sell cheap for cash or make terms.
 MORGAN LUMBER CO.,,
 Warrior, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate court yesterday:
 James Laggins of North Birmingham to Miss Lizzie Finday-
 Henry Webber of Kimberly to Hisa Maggie Mckinney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
TWO MORE DAYS FOR
 THE B|G EXHIBIT Many Alabama Towns Are
 Showing Interest BUSY TIME FOR MONDAY Mothers, Printers, Laundry Employees and Others Given Special Hours Yesterday at the Tubercu-
 losis Exhibit.
TODAY'S PROGRAMME.
Next to Last Day"

IN6Nl lU I1d5I Ddys
 Police Day" t, Public School Day"
 a. m.--Birmingham police de- partment.
 D. m.--Birmingham police de- partment.
 D. m.-"Tuberculosis in the Schools" Chairman, Dr. J. H. Phillips; speakers, Dr. A. P. Mon tague, Prof. E. P. Hogan, MT. Samuel Ullrnan. 8 p. m.--"The Modern Treatment of Tuberculosis" Chairman, J. D. S. Davis; Speakers, pr. IT. F.. Presley and pr. William H. Wilder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 29-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Showers Sat urday; fair Sunday, fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
June Weather Data.

The following data, covering a period of P years, have been compiled from the weather bureau records at Birming- ham, Ala. They are issued to show the conditions that have prevailed, during the month in question, for the above period of years, but must not be construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month:
 Month-June, for F years.
 TEMPERATURE. Mean or normal temperature, 79 degrees The warmest month was that of 1884, with an average of S2 degrees. The coldest month was that of 1903, with an average of "A degrees.
 The highest temperature was 101 degrees on June 27, 1897.
 The lowest temperature was 49 degrees on June 13, 1908.
 The earliest date on which first kill ing frost occurred in autumn, October 22. Average date on which first killing frost occurred in autumn, November 5. Average date on which last killing frost occurred in spring, April F. PRECIPITATION, (rain or melted snow) Average for the month, 3.T inches. Average number of days with .01 of an inch or more Il.
 The greatest monthly precipitation was 12.09 inches in 1900.
 The least monthly precipitation was 1.67 inches in 1907.
 The greatest amount of precipitation re- corded in any "A consecutive hours was 4.11 inches on June 23, 1900.
 WIND.
 The prevailing winds from the west. Station-Birmingham, Ala.
 Date of issue-May 29, 1908.
 w. F. LEHMAN, Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

Air Dome, 1911 Third Ave, opens Monday, June 1, 2 p. m. Admission 10c. Be a first nighter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

was sponsor at the launching and her maids of honor. Misses Grace Hardie
 Mary Cameron, Mary Fitzpatrick. Eliza beth Dearborn, Kathleen Nixon, Mar jorie Weatherly, Ellen Linn Motion, Martha Dabney, Mary George Cruiek- shank and Rose Anderson. Others in The party were MT. and Mrs. E. K. Camp bell James Weatherly, MT. and Mis-
 W. H. Woodward,' Mrs. T. H. Molton
 MT. and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, Wilson Brown, Leo Steiner, John London, J. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30

Babb, John l.. Parker, MT. and Mrs. Dearborn and Mrs. Margaret Douthitt.
 Many of these were entertained at the Dearborn home last night. Since the launching last year the cruiser Birming- ham has taken its place as one of the fastest boats in the world. Not very long ago Birmingham's sponsor was instru- mental in forming the Society of Amer ican Naval Sponsors and Miss Mary Campbell is now the president of this select organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
Local Office U. S. Weather Bureau,

Birmingham. Ala, May 2s. 1908. Weather conditions for the A hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-30
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
FOR SALE.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns, Manager.
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-25

MT. Fred W. Rather, of Utica, Mis- sissippi, who is attending the Mem phis Business College, came over Sat- urday morning and spent a couple of days very pleasantly in the home of his cousin, Mir. l.. F.. Davenport, and family It was the first time they had met since twenty years ago, when he was mere baby boy. He returned to his studies Sunday night.
 John New, of the timber firm of Young X New, and well known and highly respected timber man of this county, died Tuesday night at his camp on Rose Lake. of congestion. He was complaining some Monday, and that evening had congestive chill. He became unconcious and remained so all day Tuesday, and until the end. John New was man of sterling in- tegrity and had many friends who re- gret his sudden death, and we join them in sympathy to his bereaved relatives. He was buried Wednesday.
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-25
4 Model Dairy in Operation.

Among the many interesting fea- tures of the great Tri-State Fair at Memphis, Tennessee. September 2Sth to october 7th. none wifi arouse more interest than the Model Dairy which will be in operation in a specially con structed dairy building This dairy will have all the latest things in dairying, including milking machines and the like. The best methods of butter making will be explained and altogether 1t will be very instructive and interesting. Send for catalogue of the great Fair
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-25

MT. H. k. Neblett went to Mem- phis Wednesday morning and spent several days in selecting and buying a magnificent stock of dry goods, gro- ceries, ladies and mems furnishings, shoes, etc, which are now arriving and being aided to the stock recently purchased by MT. w. T. Sanders. We understand that MT. Erie F. Hodges, former salesman with MT. Sanders, will remain with MT. Neb,ett for the season. These new additions make this one of the completest new stocks in town, both in the groceries and drygoods departments. Give Neblett call and see his new arrivals.
 Madame E. Boyle desires to an- nounce to the ladies of Forrest City and St. Francis County the arrival of her New Fall Hats, which comprises an extensive line in all the very latest and swelest creations in the millinery art, and includes Pattern Hats, Street Hats, Walking Hats, Sailors, and all other popular kinds. Mrs Boyle is also showing very pretty stock of new Neckwear. new Hand Bags. new Notions and Novelties, and a complete line of New Fall Millinery She will be glad to have the ladies call and see her offerings, and extends you cor dial invitation to make her Millinery Emporium your shopping headquar- ters. Having been identified with the millinery trade of this county for D years or more, Mrs. Boyle is thorough ly familiar with the taste and needs of this people. and gives them the benefit of her long experience. Put Mrs. Boyle on your shopping list and pay her visit which you will enjoy, as her display is very fine. Prices are always very reasonable
The Forrest City times., 1908-09-25
The Ountain

The soda fountain will not only oller its patrons all un- dsUal y serUpuIous cieauii= ness in all the glassware and all the fountain appur- tenances, but all plain or earbonated drinks will be made of pure distilled water.