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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Church Services.

Meth odist church, Avenue G and Twentieth street.-The Rev. B. B. Glas- gow, pastor. Services at II a. m. and D. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., J. E. Winning, superintendent.
 Presbyterian church, Avenue G and Nineteenth street.-The Rev. H. c. Keg- ley, pastor. Services at II a. m and & D. m. Sunday school at 9;45 a. m.
 Presbyterian, U. s. A. Cumberland Presbyterian) Avenue I and Eigh- teenth street.-The Rev. L. A. Reagor, m. Sunday school at 0:45 a. m., R. w. Russell. superintendent Prayer meeting Wednesday evening"
 St. Anthony's church (Catholic), Ave nue H and Twenty first street-Th, 6 Rev. Father F. c. Doyle, rector; the Rev. Father Paul Klich assistant First mass at a. m.; second mass and ser mon. 10:30 a. m.; Sunday sch ool D. a,.
 Christian church, Avenue F and Twenty-frst street.-The Rev. P. Fl. Duncan, pastor. Services at II a. m. and p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 At the First Baptist church, Avenue and Eighteenth street, Rev. o. P. Bentley, pastor. Services at II a. m. and p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a, n., J. s. Falkner, superintendent.
 St. Johns church, Sixteenth street and Avenue F, Rev. A. Crawford. D. D.. rector. June 2S (second Sunday after Trinity), 73O a. m., holy communion; 9.45 a. m., Sunday school, H. w. Wal lace, superintendent II a. m morning prayer and sermon, "The Great Pilot. .' (No evening service, rector out of city. ] Monday, 29 St. Peters day; g a. m. holy communion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
BOUNDARIES FOR
 EAST BIRMINGHAM
ELECTION WILL BE HELD TUES DAY TO DECIDE QUESTION OF IMMEDIATE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO BIRMINGHAM.

Much interest centers in the election to be held at Copeland's brick yards on June 30 to decide whether the eastern territory shall enter Birming- ham immediately. The voters of this section are desrous of getting into Birmingham before the primary, ana are expected to vote for entrance ai- most unanimously.
 They will be formed into a separate in the Birmingham council immediately In order that the citizens of this terri" tory may~know whether they are in- cluded the boundaries as set out in the order for the election the following boundary lines are given:
 That certain territory bounded as fol- lows: Beginning at the intersection of the northern boundary line of the city of Birmingham with the present east ern boundary line of North Birming- ham; thence north wardly along the said eastern boundary line of North Birmingham to the center of Village creek; thence up the center of Village creek to where said center line of Vil- lage creek intersects the western boun- dary line of the right of way of the main line of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad; thence northwardly along said western boundary line of the right of way of the Louisville and Nashville railroad to point where said western boundary line would inter- sect the northern boundary line of the right of way of the Birming gham Min eral railroad, thence eastwardly along the northern boundary line of said Bir- mingham Mineral railroad to a point where the north and south center line of section seventeen CID, township seventeen CID, range two CD, west. crosses said northern boundary line of said Birmingham Mineral railroad |; tn ence in a straight line to the north west corner of the boundary line of the town of East Lake thence west wardly in a broken line along the northern boundary lines of the towns of East Lake, Woodlawn and Avon dale to the northwest corner of the town of Avondale; thence southwardly along the western boundary line of Avondale to the north boundary line of First avenue; thence westwardly along the north boundary line of First ave- nue to the city of Birmingham tn enc northwardly along the eastern boun . dary line of the city of Birmingham to | the point of beginning, said territory | lying, situate and being in Jefferson county, Alabama, and contiguous to the l city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
SUMMER QUIET IN
 GENERAL TRADE
Fall Buying Is Conservative But
 Feeling Is Better
INDUSTRIES NOT LIVELY
Summer Shutdowns Are Coming On and Less Activity Will Follow, But Trade Promises To Hold
 Up Fairly Well.

New York, June 26.-Bradstreets tomor- row will say:
 Trade this week has taken on most of the characteristics of midsummer pe- riod. Retail business has been helped by warm weather in most sections and by widespread price reduction sales. Jobbing houses have received moderate filling-m orders and made the usual clearance sales. Fall buying has been and is eau tious, but feeling is conservatively opti- mistic. Such lines as leather staple worsted wools, agricultural implements and a few lines of steel products are more active, but the great industries as a whole are below normal activity and summer shut-downs promise to be more widely indulged in than for some years past Shoe shipments since January l, from earstern centers, are the smallest reported for r years past. The railroads of the country are preparing for crop moving, and car repairs material is be- ing taken more freely. Coal and lumber are quiet but coke is quite active. A slight decrease in the number of idle in the building trades is reported. Labor is still plentiful and cheap. Southern cotton yarn mills have apparently decided against running any larger quantities of machinery, pending improved demand and prices There is reported more doing in the export cotton goods trade and low prices are causing a wide distribution of summer wash dress fabrics at retal. Collections are no better than fair at any center and slow as a rule.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending June 20 number 25S, which compares with 254 last week and 15O in the like week of 1907.
 Failures in Canada for the same period number 31, which compares with 23 last week and 29 in this week of 1907.
 Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending June 25 aggregate 3,129,O6O bushels, against 3,41S,9H last week and B. 59S, PA this week last year. For 52 weeks the exports are 2o1S64, ,272 bushels, against 170,770,940 in 1906-07.
 Corn exports for the week are 6S 597 bushels, against 26011 last week and 1,173,- 375 in 1907 For 52 weeks to date the exports are 5,27S,377 bushels, against H. 694 742 in 1906-07
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
GUNNELS EXPLAINS
 THE SCHOOL CENSUS
STATE SUPERINTENDENT WRITES LETTER TO COUNTY SUPERIN- TENDENTS GIVING FULL lN- FORMATION ON WORK.

Montgomery. June 26-(Special)-In or school census to be taken in July may be had Superintendent of Education H. C. Gunnels is sending out the following let ter to all county superintendents:
 q send you by express booklets to be used by the enumerators in taking the census in your county. By examining the booklets you will see that 594 names may be written in each.
 "It will be necessary for every rural district enumerator tp have at least one booklet ana in many instances more than one
 Tt will be necessary for you to deliver to the city enumerators several book let's
 "I think I have sent you a sufficient number for the taking of the census in both the rural districts and the. cities and towns in the county, but if have not, shall take pleasure in sending an addi- tional supply.
 You should see that these booklets are
 
 district enumerators at the proper time In order that the census may be taken during the month of July, in accordance with the law.
 Carefully read the instructions to enumerators on the third page of the cover, and also the law on the second page of the cover
 Tt would be a good idea for you to is- sue a circular letter to the enumerators of your county, giving them such infor- nation as you may deem best.
 T wish. to call your attention to the oath of the enumerator. which should be made on every booklet turned in by the enumerator
 of your county to send to you, in accord ance with the law, every booklet con- taining the census of his district, and every booklet should be carefully pre- served by you for future reference.
 Tn those districts composed of incor- porated towns and certain outlying sec- tons. it will be necessary for the census of the towns or cities to be kept separate from the territory lying outside of the corporate limits.
 "The census of your county should be properly compiled and sent to this office not later than September 1 next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
HUGH CULYERHOUSE
 DEAD IN PRATT CITY
MILEAGE OF CEMENT SIDEWALKS IN PRATT CITY STEADILY lN- IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE.

Hugh Culverhouse, who has been i'll for several weeks with typhoid fever passed away at his residence in Pratt City late Thursday night. He was a very well known young man in this district and was connected with some of the most prom inent families in the state, being a nephew of County Tax Collector George Tarrant. MT. Culverhouse was in the employ of the Southern Steel company for several years and when that company went into the hands of receiver he moved to Mem- phis, where he renamed for time A few weeks ago he returned to his home in Pratt City. complaining of slight ill., ness which later developed into typhoid fever. Until few days ago he was doing so we'll that his recovery seemed almost certain, but then his illness took an alarm ing turn and he died shortly.
 He IS survived by his parents, thres brothers and one sister. His father is well known in industrial circles being assist ant mine inspector of Alabama. The funeral will be held at his home at 10 o'clock this morning and the interment will be in Elmwood cemetery
 On account of the death of Frank Culver house the reception to be gwen to the G. s. c. by Miss Hazel Mckenzie yester- day afternoon has been indefinitely post poned.
 Since the last council meeting in Pratt City many street Improvements have been going on. There were, as will be remem- bered, several ordinances passed at that meeting calling for this work, and as re- suit the city mileage of cement walks . steadily being increased. This Is not the only way in which the town is improving. Several new brick building have been started and one is now nearing comple- ton.
 Hugh, the young son of the Rev. l.. H. Jackson of Pratt City, who recently under went an operation in Birmingham for ap- pendicitis, is steadily improving. His father in speaking of him said that al- though he was not able as yet to leave his bed he was doing as well as could be ex- pected and would soon be up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

Springfield, H., June 21.-An express car of the Illinois Traction system, leaving St. Louis last night, carrying a large amount of money and other valuables, was made the object of attack by three highwaymen at Lynch station, outside of East St Louis. c. E. Martman, a Chi cago and Alton dispatcher, saw the would-be robbers creeping along the grass and gave signal to the car to go on. Sev- eral shots were fired by the highwaymen one of them striking the car, and three shots were returned by the motorman and conductor of the car. No one was hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Discuss Federal Building Site.

A special meeting of the Ensley Com mercial club has been called for Mon day next at 12 m. to discuss the situa- tion regarding the site for the federal building. It is understood several sites have been offered the club. Speak ing of the scarcity of bids offered a prom inent real estate dealer said: Tt was generally understood among the req! estate agents of Ensley that /site would be provided for the government building at price not exceeding $15,- 900, and that the best policy was to wait until the government agent came here and got his ideas as to location and so forth. There will be no diff ficulty in procuring site in Ensley at a reasonable figure when the proper time arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
OFFICIAL COUNT MADE.
Fletcher Defeats Governor Broward
 By 3588 Majority.


 Jacksonville, Fla, June 26-The official canvas of the vote of the second demo- cratic primary held in this state June 1e took place in Jacksonville today. and shows the following results:
 Duncan U. Fletcher was nominated for the United States senate over Gov. N. R. Broward by 35ss majority; Albert W. Gill christ, for governor, was nominated over John N. c. Stockton by a majority of 9O74; Royal c. Dunn, for railroad con- missioner, was nominated over w. K. Jackson by 1894 majority,
 Delegates to the democratic national convention at Denver were elected as fol- lows
 From the State-at Large: Charles F Eaton, A. s. Mann and Max M. Brown.
 From the Second Congressional Dis trict: D. W. Bond and T. s. Davis
 From the Third Congressional Dis. trict: John T. G. Crawford
 All of the delegates elected are favor able to the nomination of w. J. Bryan for the Presidency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Latonia Will Not Close.

Cincinnati, June 26.-The Latona sum- mer meeting will run its full course of fl days, unfounded rumors of an earlier close having met with official denial from the Jockey club. For several days the rumor had been in circulation, appar- ently arising from the economies found necessary by the light attendance that seemed to follow the elimination of book makers, and these reports became so in- sistent that finally the management of the track made formal and emphatic an- nouncement that the meeting would not be shortened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

In the final report of the grand jury, rendered yesterday morning, the Board of Revenue is commended for It's good work in the matter of improving the coun- attention be given to the cross roads and dirt roads leading into the macadam roads. Together with it's commendation of the good that has been done, it will be seen that the jury makes suggestion which is considered timely by those fa- miliar with the condition of the Jefferson county roads.
 It is stated that at times many of the dirt roads over the county are almost im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Hold Prosperity Celebration.

On July 4, under the auspices of the Ensley Commercial club and the cities of Vivian and Ensley. there will be at Twenty ninth street and Avenue H a prosperity" celebration, in honor Of the new industries which have recently located in and between the two towns. An interesting programme has been arranged which will include bail game between the "Benedicts and Bach elors,'' foot races, sack, potato and other races May pole dance, fid- dlers' contest, climbing the greasy pole. pie eating contest and numerous oth CT sports and contests. The principal fea- ture, however, will be addresses by Ear, Pettus, several of the gentlemen inter- ested in the new industries and other speakers. special feature will be n merchants parade through town, in
 which prize will be offered for the most original float, also one for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Prohibition VioIators.

For violations of the prohibition law this was an eventful day in the police court. Two men who have been under bond for some time on a charge of sell ing Acme brew or Acme malt ale,' two alleged prohibition beverages, were found guilty by Mayor Sugg and a fine of $25 imposed in each case. The agent who sold the so-called innocent beverages to the dealers was fined $100. The defen- dants pleaded innocence of any intention 10 violate the law, and believed they were not doing so.
 In imposing the fines Mayor Sugg took occasion to state that while the defen- dants were guilty of a technical viola ton of the law he did not believe there was any intention on their part to do SO. and thereupon he would impose only a pght fine, with a warning to be more careful In the future. In the case of the agent the Mayor was of the opinion that he was more guilty than the parties to whom he sold and to whom he represented the beverage as being harmless and with ing the law. Hence the larger fine.
 w. T. Terry, proprietor of the Club pool and billiard parlor; W. E. Gill lam and two negroes also appeared before the mayor with the same charges dock eted against them. These men were arrested last night by Chief Mer- riman, Officers Boswell and Hale and are the first arrests made upder the ordinance regulating the storage of liquors passed by the city council some time ago. Quite a large amount of beer and whisky was also taken in charge by the officers. The defendants asked for continuance, which was granted, till July 2, on account of the absence of their attorney. City .Attor- ney Fred G. Moore appeared for the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
FINE SHOWING IN
 ENSLEY REPORT Big Prosperity" Celebration
 for July4 PROHIBITION VlOLAT0RS Several Cases Come Up In Mayors Court-Services at Churches.
 Personal and General
 News of EnsIey
PROHIBITION VlOLATORS

Ensley, June 26-(Special)-A very in- teresting and instructive document, especl- ally to property owners and those who take an interest in public affairs, is the pamphlet containing the annual reports of the various city officials, the important ! committees of the City Council and the report of the auditor, all for the fiscal year ending February 29, 1908, or the first year in office of the present administra- tion. To be accurate the contents of the [ pamphlet, which has just been published by the authority of the city under the title Annual Report of the City of Ems | ley for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 190S," contains the followlng The re- port of Mayor Sugg, giving a general sum- mary of the work of all departments of the city government, showing the various improvements made and the general con dtion of the city at the end of the year; the report of Treasurer and Tax Collec- tor w. H. Davis showing the actual status of financial affairs, the receipts and disbursements of the cty's revenue the report of Chief of Police Merriman probably the best report ever submitted i by chief of police, showing the number of arrests during the year. for what of- | lenses made, and the disposition of every case with the receipts and disbursements of the police department; the report of City Engineer Van Ohl, an especially in- teresting document in that it shows in tabulated form all the improvements of whatsoever character made slnce the founding of the city up to the end of the fiscal year; the reports of City Clerk A. l.. Arnold, Street Commissioner and Chief of the Fire Department J. H. Tetlow, City Warden C. T. Oakley, City Physician J. E. Robbins, Secretary and Plumbing h. spector J. R. Acuff, and also the reports of the judiciary, finance, police and water and lights committees, of which M. H. Mcdowell, George R. Byrum, P. J. Rogers and. J. W. Brigman, respectively, are the chairmen.
 The report of Auditor J. B. Simpson covers all transactions of the city for tie fiscal year and contains some interesting reading. All in all the various reports above mentioned, and the records from which they are taken, show that the year 1907 was probably the most prosperous era of the city's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
WE " TOADVINE ROAD WILL
 BE AMONG THE -FINESI

passable. especially after slight showers where, as the report states, "a slight ex- penditure of time and money would put them in good condition''
 The Bessemer and Toadvine road, new macadamized highway leading out of Bes- semer to. the southwest, is now nearing completion The Board of Revenue has ahd a crew of men at work on the new road for some time and their labors are now drawing to a close.
 About four miles of the new road have teen graded and macadamized, extending the way almost to Toadvine. The high way has been made one of the finest in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Bid Deal In Mexican Bonds,

New York. June 26-Ladenburg, Thal- man & Go. announce that the banking group, consisting of Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,, Speyer & Co.,, Ladenburg, Thalman & Co. and Hallgarten & Co.,, in charge of the Mexican railroad merger, has definite ly closed negotiation with group of leading French bankers covering about sS0, 100000 National Railways of Mexico < per cent general mortgage bonds, guaran- teed by the Mexican government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Hioh License for Louisiana.

Baton Rouge, La, June 27.-The senate today passed to the third reading the Shattuck-Gay high license liquor bill, which already has passed the house. Final passage of the bill is scheduled Tor next Monday and no opposition to 1t has developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
NEGRO SPOTTERS
 CARRYING PISTOLS
JUDGE FEAGIN GIVES EMPLOYE OF SHERIFF,S OFFICE. THE LIMIT, AND APPEAL IS TAKEN TO THE CRIMINAL COURT.

Whether negro spotter of the sheriffs department has the right vested in him to carry a pistol as has policeman or deputy sheriff is a question which the criminal court will have a chance to de- eide. Judge Feagin has ruled that such a right is not vested in a negro spotter, and has fined two of Sheriff Higdons ebony-hued men $9O and lSO days each.
 The last of these was arrested Thurs day night in Second alley, between Twen- ty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, by Policemen Ward and McGeever The negro in question was Joe Winn and, ac- cording to the policemen, was showing off his authority at the time.
 The two officers heard the negro talk ing loudly as to what he would do and could do. It was this illustration of his high standing in the community that wrought his ruin. The officers questioned the negro, who replied in a gentle, pat ronizing tone. One of them placed his hand on the negro's coat, felt a revolver in his pocket, and immediately placed the negro under arrest.
 Judge Feagin gave him a hearing yes- terday morning, and bestowed the regu- lar sentence upon him for persons guilty of carrying concealed weapons. Notice of appeal was taken members of the sheriff's department signing the appeal bond.
 This was the second arrest of this na- ture recently. In both instances the ne- gro spotters advised the police officers and Judge Feagin that they were .dep- uty sheriffs.''
 Another instance of one of the sheriff s spotters handling a gun developed yester- day in the coroner's inquest held over the remains of the negro Ed Moody. It was shown that negro spotter DOCK Marshall, had also fired upon Moody and Marshall was one of the three men for whom Coroner Paris had warrants sworn out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Mrs. WalIache Wins.

Philadelphia, June 26.-The semi-fnal round of the national tennis champions ship in women's singles was played to- day. In the final round between Mrs. Barger Wallache and Miss Wagner the former won by two sets to one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Personal and General.

MT. and Mrs. Edward Randall left to- day for a two weeks vacation to Bow den .Lithia Springs, Ga.
 MT. R. l.. Daniels will leave tomor- row for a visit to Talladega Springs.
 MT. Chester H. Harris was in tn city today on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27

best decorated vehicle, including auto mobile. The picnic will be held in the grove beyond Avenue k, snort dis tance from the Wylam car line. AT kinds of refreshments will be provided. The committee in charge is w. R. stewart R. L. Daniel and M. M John snI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-27
Attennpt To Rob Car.

Birmingham, June 26, 1908.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-05
A QUEER ARGUMENT.

Let us quote a paragraph from q
pamphlet furnished the Record by a
local dealer in liquor:
1.-THE use or abuse of either wine
or beer has killed only those that de
serve to be killed; incorporate, de
bauchers."
How about the wives and children
who have suffered, not only poverty
and death but things worse than
death?
The pamphlet, which is entitled 'The
Mistakes OF Prohibition" says:
1.-The making of wine dates back
as far as the creation of the earth,
and the brewing of beer originated
with The old Egyptians many "a
before Christianity came into the
world"
So does horse-stealing date even
further back than the pioneer days
of New Mexico; and the first death
recorded was the murder of Abel by