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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
SUES FOR INSURANCE.
Interesting Points Involved In Hunts
 vile Case.

Huntsville, April 14.-(Special.)- The case of Leah Moore against the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance com pany of New York is on trial in the United States court. The plaintiff claims s250O, which is alleged to be due on a policy of insurance on the life of John Seay, colored, deceased.
 The questions at issue are interesting and unusual. The policy was issued in 1893 and four full payments of the annual premiums were made on it, and therefore for several years the prem iums were paid by crediting thereto the dividends accruing upon the policy and by the insured borrowing under the loan provisions of the contract enough money to make up the defi- ciency between the dividends and the full amount of the premium.
 For some years before the death of the insured, in 1903, no premiums were paid. The plaintiffs in the suit contend that the premiums already paid, ac- cording to the claims of the policy, au- toma tically extended the paid up value of the policy to a time beyond the date of the death of the insured.
 The insurance company, on the other hand, contends that the money bor- rowed under the policy to pay the premiums had entirely exhausted it's loan value and that, therefore, there existed no consideration upon which the extension clauses could operate be- yond a time one year previous to the death of the insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
CLUB ORGANIZED
 AT TUSCALOOSA
TOMLlNSON, BRYAN AND OTHERS ARE VOTED THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE NEW ORGANIZATION. JOHNSON RECEPTION.

Tuscaloosa, April 14.-(Special.)-A a meeting held here last night at the court house a Bryan club was formed by a number of prominent men of the county and city. pr. w. M. Faulk called the meeting to order and J. L. McGehee was chosen secretary. John W. Tomlinson of Birmingham, who was present, then ad- dressed the meeting, stating it's purpose and briefly calling attention to the bril- liant prospects for a victory for the dem- ocrats in the approaching national cleo ton. Election. of officers of the club was then had, with the following result: President, Dr. w. M Faulk; secretary J. L. McGehee. long list of vice pres idents and campaign committees was named.
 Resolutions were offered and adopted in dorsing W. J. Bryan for the democratic nominee for President of the United States John ". Tomlnson for delegate to the national convention from the state at large, w. c. Pitts of Mobile for elector. M. T. Ormond of Tuscaloosa and J. l.. Pearce of Marion county for delegates to the convention from the Sixth district and Robinson Brown for elector from the Sixth district.
 At the suggestion of MT. Tomlinson the president then appointed the following committee to assist in the entertainment of Governor John A. Johnson on the oc- cason of his proposed visit to Tusca- loosa on May 20 to address the alumni of the university; M. T. Ormond, F. G. Blair and c. w. Weatherford.
 After some routine business the meet ing adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
ITALIAN CHARGED
 WITH VIOLATIONS
Employed Negroes to Dispense
 His Lique
DR. J. H. EDWARDS STRICKEN
We'll Known Vivian Man Suffers a Stroke of Paraysis-Persona and General News of
 the Steel City.

Ensley, April 4.-tSpeeal.) )-Frank Ross, an Italian storekeeper at Averyts, was ar rested this afternoon by officers Wren and kenemer. charged with violating the liquor law. It is stated he had two ne- groes employed as "bootleggers," who were dispensing whisky among the dusky denizens of Averytstown. Later a search warrant was taken out before Judge James Brode. The warrant was placed in the hands of Constable Lee White, who searched the premises of the accused and found a large quantity of wine and whisky, which he took into his possession. As result of finding the whisky the partner of Ross was arrested. His name was Mike Bacuras. Both men gave bond and will be given a hearing before Mayor Sugg tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
FOR PlMPLES, TOO
New Discovery Cures Eczema and Eradicates Minor Skin Troubles
 Over Niqht.

About a month ago the dispensers or poslam, the new discovery for the cure of eczema, decided to allow the druggists of the country to handle it. Previous to that time 1t could only be obtained direct from the laboratories
 Since this change in the method of distribution. poslam has met with the most phenomenal success of anything lh- trodueed to the drug trade in the last SO years. All leading druggists, including Jacobs Pharmacy, in Birmingham, are now carrying the special 5O-eent size re gently adopted. also the B jar.
 This great success is not surprising when it Is remembered that in eczema cases, poslam stops the itching with hrst application, proceeds to heal immediately, and cures chronic cases in few weeks. In minor skin troubles, such as pimples, blackheads acne, herpes blotches, rash, etc, results show after an overnight ap- plication. Experimental samples of pos lam are sent to anyone by mail free of charge, by the Emergency Laboratories. s2 West Twenty-hfth street, New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Personal and General.

The festival of music to be given April 2s at the Ensley opera house promises to be one of the events of the season. A large crowd is expected as the boys are disposing of quite a number of tickets. The following programme has been ar ranged:
 Concert Memolis S band.
 March, "Tannhauser," Wagner
 Overture, Poet and Peasant. Suppe.
 (a) Guard Mount Patrol,'' Elenberg; Cb) Dance of the Skeletons Allen Baritone solo, Toreador song, Car men, Bizet, Charles J. Herbert.
 Medley overture, "Remicks No. S,' Lampe.
 Drill, St. Anthony's cadets.
 Cornet solo, MT. Memoli.
 Descriptive fantaza, the hunting scene, Bucalorri.
 Soprano solo, Mrs. c. J. Severin
 American patrol, F. w. Meghen.
 The School Improvement association of the Minor school will give an Easter egg hunt at the home of Mrs J. F. Hellike at Shadyside Wednesday afternoon from to G. All the pupils of the Minor school -S invited to attend.
 The following publication is requested; Stonewall chapter, Alabama Division No. 724 United Daughters of the Confectionery, desire to extend their heartfelt thanks to the South Park Land company and their general and liberal president, George l.. Lindsay, for two lots given them in Oakland cemetery The ladies of this noble organization are keenly alive to the noble gift and their appreciation is not to be expressed in words of gratitude. This little band of the south's pride, like the boys who wore the gray, grow less each year, and, while they never miss an opportunity to render some service to the ba tile scared heroes and their devotion to them even after they are called to the great beyond to answer the last roll call is indeed one of the many ways that show the beautiful character of the southern woman. To be the recipient of the thanks and gratitude of the sweet hearts of the lost cause is, indeed, an honor that any one should be proud of and to be the donor of so liberal and generous a gift to such a worthy cause Is quite in keeping with the high and broad minded man of MT. Lindsay s stamp
 Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias, met tonight in their hall, Nineteenth street, and several candidates received the rank of knight The work was performed bv the crack degree team of Steel City lodge in amplified form.
 Baseball returns of the opening game between Birmingham and Montgomery will be given by innings at the Bon-Ton pool rooms, Avenue k.
 l.. w. Wright, state organizer of the Retail Clerks union will address a meet ing of the clerks of Ensley next Friday night.
 The Rev. Paul Klich left for Mobile this morning to be absent several days.
 Miss Daisie Motlow of Lynchburg, Tenn, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. c. Bryant, Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Humane Society Work.

The Ensley Humane society met this evening at the assembly rooms of the Bush school. An interesting and instruc- tive meeting was held. In the absence of the president, Mayor D. F. Sugg pre- sided.
 A musical programme was rendered which was well received, and much en- joyed Mrs W. N. Wood, secretary of the society, read very able paper on humane work. The reports of the officers showed much activity and quite number of eases investigated. A resolution will be presented at the next meeting of the council in reference to over-crowding chickens in coops and to prohibit carry ing them with their heads down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Taft Is Indorsed.

Tuscumbia, April 14.-(Special. )-Secre- tary Taft is the choice of the Colbert county republicans for President. At the county convention held at the court house and presided over by John R. Ayers res olutions were passed indorsing the admin istration of President Roosevelt, the state organization as represented by Joseph O. Thompson and Charles H. Scott and in- dorsing w. H. Taft for the nomination for President. resolution was passed providing for a county ticket to be put in the field to oppose the democratic ticket and a committee appointed to secure can didates The committee will meet April e5 to announce the ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
RAILROADS ADJUSTING HOURS.
Meeting of General Managers Is Held
 In Chicago.

Chicago, April 14.-A meeting of the general managers of the department of engineers fremen, conductors, and trainmen of the various western rail- roads was held here today for the pur- pose of adjusting conditions to the new sixteen hour law.
 The meeting of today was an ad- iourned session of a meeting of last week in conference with representative railway fraternal orders, at which meeting an agreement as to adjustment of conditions was not reached. l. G. Rawn, vice president of the Illinois Central railroad, presided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Hoods Sarsapari|Ia Get 1t Today
 THE BEST SPRING MEDICINE-AND WHY
Get It Today

prove that Hoods Sarsapaa the best spring md cine it to it.
 blood from depend an impure the blood other medicine does
 s the most effective of all blood medicines.
 this claim, the than 10000 test this medce years being unparalleled in medical history
 spring humors all erupons, clears the appetite the digestion relieves that tired feel ing by druggists Prepared by c. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
PRESBYTERY IS IN
 SESSION AT SELMA

Selma, April 14.-(Special)-Th Tus- caloosa presbytery met here tonight, the sermon being preached by Moder- ator S. E. Bagley of Plantersville. Rev. L. G. flames of Demopolis was elected moderator and Rev. J. M. Bait of Gainesville was elected clerk. The hours were set for the meetings, and it was decided to adjourn tomorrow afternoon in time to attend the laying of the cornerstone of the Selma Mili- tary institute, the school which is under the government of the Tuscaloosa and Mobile presbyteries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Has Double Fracture.

Phenix City, April 14.-(Special)- Little Herbert Cranford, the boy whose leg was broken several weeks ago by the kick of mule, is in hard luck. Yesterday he fell out of a chair and his leg was not only broken again in the place where the original fracture was sustained, but the bone broke in an entirely new place as well, so that there are now two fractures to receive attention,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
TWO CITY COUNCILS.
Old Members Refuse To Give Way To
 New Ones.

Omaha, Neb., April 14.-The newly elected city council of South Omaha met today and demanded possession of the city hall, but members of the old council declined to yield. The mem bers of the old body have filed new bonds and declare they will remain In power, alleging that the recent cleo ton was illegal and void. This con tention is made. on the grounds Of al- legged irregularity in holding primaries. Both sides have retained counsel, and the matter will doubtless have to be settled by the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Had Too Much Bad Money.

New York, April 14.-Joseph M. Gior- dani. an agent of the Firmin revolu- tionists in the United States was sem tenced today to six months of hard labor in Sing Sing prison for having counterfeit Haytien money in his pos session. He was placed in the custody of United States -.,arshal Henkel until May 15. Giordani was having the Haytien notes printed in New York to finance a revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
pr. Edwards Stricken.

The many friends of Dr. J. H. Ed wards of Wylam will regret to learn that he was striken with paralysis this after noon about 4 O clock. He was hurried to Davis infirmary and is in a critical con- dition His wife is at his bedside, and his uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards, who have recently moved to Tuscaloosa were telegraphed for, and will arrive tonight. At a late hour last night he was resting fairly well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Will Complete Church.

Sheffield, April 14.-(special)-T con- gregation of the Sheffield Methodist church have pledged s3OO0 for the com pIetion of their handsome new church and work will be resumed at once One thou sa nd dollars of the sum was pledged by the Ladies' Aid society The auditorium, when completed, will cost about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Americans Win and Lose.

Vienna, Arpil 14.-The American chess player, Johner, beat Spelmann in the 17th round of the international chess tour ment today, while Marshall lost to Tar takower Schlechter is still in the leaed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
After Pythian Temple.

Local members of the order of Knights of Pythias are going out with a will for the temple, which the order will build in Alabama. The locating commission is thought to be largely in favor of this city, but the longest pole in the matter of offerings will get the persiminon. The matter will be deter mined at the meeting of the grand lodge in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
To Repress Youth.

The police of the city are making many arrests of young men who play pool in viola tion of the act prohibiting such conduct in the boys Both the mayor and the chief of police are anx- ious to break it up. These officers are also making a fight to make the idle work. insisting upon a rigid enforce rnent of the VagrancY act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Rollins Badly Hurt.

P. Rollins is at St. Margarets nos pital as a result of a peculiar accloent that may prove fatal. He was engaged in putting some shelves in store when he fell. striking his head hard blow It is feared that the fracture or ms skull. which resulted, will result .se- rinuSlY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
INSUFF|CIENCY IF BRIEF LOSES CASE
Roads Must Pay Privilege Re-
 coEding Tax
AFTER PYTHIAN TEMPLE
Montgomery Will Bid For Building Which Knights Will Build In Ala bama-Negro Theatre Sold
 For $1o,ooo.

Montgomery, April 14.-(Speciall- l-In af- firming the verdict of the Montgomery city court in the case of the Manhattan Trust company of New York vs. Probate Judge J. B. Gaston, the supreme court not only held that the company was liable for 5000 tax for recording mortgage given for g., ,000,O0O by the South and North road, but intimated that the failure of counsel to properly prepare briefs was the cause of the holding
 Among other things Chief Justice Tyson, who wrote the opinion said The brief as applied to the record in this case is d wholly insufficient statement of the points relied on The primary object of a brief is to aid the court in the decision of the case. This one is practically of no assist ance'
 The result was that the merits of the contention of unconstitutionality were not investigated
 The supreme court handed down other opinions in the following:
 Tyson, C. J.-Manhattan Trust company vs J. B. Gaston, Probate Judge, etc., ap- peal from Montgomery city court af- firmed.
 Dowdell, J.-W J. Afford vs. Doe ex. dem. First National bank of Gadsden, ap- peal from Gadsden city court; reversed and remanded.
 Anderson, civilian F. Knight ct al. vs R. H. M Hunter ct al, appeal from Randolph circuit court; reserved and re- manded.
 Mcclellan, J.-John Thompson Vs. John W. ONein & Co.,. appeal from Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Guard With Regulars.

Adit Gen. Bibb Graves has given mo- tice that the artillery companies at Mobile and Selma will go to practice with the regulars at Fort Morgan this summer. Arrangements are being made to get the infantry regiments as- signed to practice with the army men. though no action har yet been taken in the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Work on Skyscraper.

A stockh olders' meeting has been called by the Gay-Teague Building company for Thursday, to take up the question of d bond issue to finish the work begun some weeks ago. This is a ten story hotel building, and will be one of the prettiest in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Negro Doctors Meet.

The negro medical and phrma aceutical association of the state, which opened today at the State Normal school for negroes, is down to hard work. C.. H. wilkinson of Mobile is president, and L. L. Burr of Selma IS secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Signing Diplomas.

The members of the boards of con trol of the nine district agricultural schools at the capitol are signing dipio- mas of the graduates of the term. The signatures include that of the governor, the superintendent of education and the commissioner of agriculture and two men in each district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Noted Theatre Sold.

The old Mcdonald theater. now the Bijou, for many yerrs owned by the late George F. Mcdonald, has been sold by the Mcdonald heirs to Mrs Laura II. Marks for s10,00o. The house re- gently opened as an exclusive negro theatre, one of the few in the south, or the country, for that matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15

The festival of music to be given April 2S at the Ensley opera house promises to be one of the events of the season. A large crowd is expected as the boys are disposing of quite a number of tickets. The following programme has been ar ra
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-08
TOM JOHNSON
OUT $4,000
u. S. Appellate Courts Put
on Him a Coal Bill He
Guaranteed.
BY Associates Press.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. Mayor
Tom Johnson, of Cleveland, must pay
$4,000 to the Charles d. Norton Co.,
coal dealers, according to decision
by the United States circuit court, of
appeals, handed down today.
The company supplied the Philade[
phia and Lehigh Valley Traction Com
pany with coal, and Johnson guaran'
teed payment OF the Traction Com
pany's bills up to 100000. che latter
was thrown into the hands of receiy-
ers- an dthe Norton company sued
Johnson for the SUM named john
son objected, and claimed that the
neglect of the Norton Company TO
collect it's bill from the Traction Com
pany released him from liability on
the guarantee.
The federal court at Cleveland le-
cided against him, and he appealed
with the above results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-08
To HELP THE
WEAKER ONES
Cotton Growers Discussing
Means of Practicable
Long Holding.
Nv Associated Press,

Memphis, Jan. THE Farmers
Union convention today, besides plan
ming for a reduction Of cotton acreage,
took steps TO make practicable the
holding of cotton by those who are
not in shape financially to wait months
for their money. Among numerous
suggestions made along this line, was
one for having warehouse certificates
for stored cotton as the basis for a
bond issue. bonds to be sold to mem
bers of the union having the ready
money to spare, bonds to mature III
twelve months, and that a fair rate
OF interest be fixed. The effect of this
would be 10 band all sections more
closely together. forming practically
big company with all the members
vitality interested in the price of cot
ton. Another proposition being dis
cussed is the forming of a regular
stock company, and issuing stock with
seed cotton as the basis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-08
AOk| SAILS
FOR APAN
Former Ambassador Refuses
to Discuss Diplomatic
Affairs at All.
sx Associates Press.

San Francisco. Cal, Jan. Wis
count Aoki, Japanese ambassador to
America who was recalled from
Washington by his government, sailed
for home today at 1 O'Clock on the
Pacific Mail liner Manchuria, accom-
panied by Viscountess AolIi and L.
Ywagye. secretary of the ambassador
The returning ambassador was cos
eted at the, E'airInount Hotel until
shortly before sailing with Consul Gen
eraI Choseki0ke and Vice Consul Mat
subara Before his departure hR de-
clined to make any statement other
than to express his apr c1.ation OF the
cordial welcome and greeting given
him here.
1t was learned that just before leaY-
ing the Fairmount Hotel the ambasSa-
dor fatty rePuiliated the interview
published in a local paper SATURDAY.
and reiterated his declaration TO the
Associated Press
Il have decided not to make any
statement upon the Immigration ques-
ton. or any other diplomatic matters
since M departure from Washington.
all reports 70 the contrary notwlth-
standing"
In the discredited interview. Wis
count Aoki was quoted as saying his
government would itself restrict immi-
grafton and that the passage of the
exclusion law would be regarded as
ofTeusive 10 the dignity OF Japan
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-08
EScAMBlA CONVICT CAMP
AND FITzCERALD CHARGES
BLUE GRASS ENATORIAL
CONTEST GROWING MORE
SENSATIONAL WITH TIME

office between 1865 and 1907. Govern
or Bradley has declared that if the
republicans sit tight they will win
in the senatorial contest. The Fepub-
Hcan leaders claim that the revolt OF
the democrats against Beckham s
leadership will enable them 10 elect
Bradley and they declare with the ut
most confidence that In this event they
will be able to beat Beckham with
some other democrat acceptable TO
themselves and the dissatisfied mem
bers of the opposition. Politicians re-
gard it as extremely probable that at
least two democrats will vote with the
republicans against Beckham, thus re-
ducing his majority to four.
Neither side has shown disposition
to plunge into the senatorial contest
any sooner than can be avoided.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-08
BY Associated Press.

Atlanta. Jan. Running at speed
of 80 miles an hour, the second sec
ton of an excursion train on the
Southern railway from Cleveland, O.,
known as the Colver annual special,
and bound for Florida points. plunged
through a trestle over Copper Creek.
about 30 miles west Of here today
The result is one person dead. three
others fatally injured, and so passen-
gers SO seriously injured as to require
medical attention
Engineer James Edwards is dead,
Mrs. Emil Hoover is in dying con-
dition, and Florence A. Studebaker is
internally injured, probably fatally.
These. with Road Foreman of En-
gines Schapps and the negro fireman.
Nose Baldwin. both fatally injured.
were On the relief train arriving here
near midnight tonight.
The Colver special is an annual ex-
cursion train run from Cleveland to
Florida points and Cuba under the di-
rection of General Passenger Agent
Colvel of the Big Four system.
How 1t Happened.
3 ne tram was late at Dallas, ana
it was well along coward 3 O'Clock
this afternoon when the second sec
tion slowed down for the trestle cross
ing at Copper Mine Creek. The en-
CINE passed safely over the bridge,
then left the rails and turned over.
The baggage ear turned over on the
bank, and five Pullmans crashed
through. the ftrestfe, a.1Ing to the bed
of the creek
The last car, an observation coach.
rested with one end in the mud and
the other on the bank.
On board the train We're two hun
dred eXcursioniSts. That they es-
capped without more fatal injuries is
considered remarkable A report that
the train caught fire is denied by every
one aboard.