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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
B,Nai B,Rith Outing.

An outing will be given under the au- spices of the Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith at Germania park next Wednes- day. The park and all amusements will be open at D. m., and refreshments will be served by the ladies of Temple Emanuel Guild Speakers will be on hand to entertain the large crowd ex- pected, and the entertainment committee in charge of the arrangements has planned to make this the banner picnic and dance of the year.
 Every B'Nai B'Rith is cordially invited to come and bring his friends. Admis- sion free. The entertainment committee consists of Samuel B. Stern, chairman; A. Leo Oberdorfer Leon D. Schwab, M. s. Vlark and M. M. Ullman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
courtmartiaI Is Ordered.

Atlanta, July 25.-(Special )-Gov. Hoke Smith today ordered a general courtmartial for August 3, on which date a member of the Fifth regimeIft whose name has not yet been divulged, will be tried on the charge of selling whisky and for conduct unbecoming a gentleman, while returning from Camp Taft. It is probable that several other militiamen will be implicated. The court will be composed of the follow ing officers Gen. Clifford L. Anderson. president; Captain Mekleham, Capt. H. P. Lindale, Capt Fred Harris, Capt. w. T. P. Wilson, Capt. Oscar Palmer, Capt. W. H. Traywick, Lieut.. Col. w w. Barker and Col. George A. Napier, judge advocate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
The Race for Aldermen.

The race for aldermen in certain wards is overshadowing the ''at-large' candi- dates. J. G. Greener will be elected al derman from the First ward without op- nosition. H. B. Abernathy and M. J. Sullivan are unopposed for city commit teemen in the First ward as we'll
 In the Second ward Simon Klotz seems to have things his way for reelection, al- though J. M Bradley is making warm fight. A. P Rich and T. Williams are unopposed for committeeman
 The contest between D. R. Copeland and T. J. Bickley in the Third is draw Both are followed by strong friends, and the result will be in doubt until the vote is counted The candidates for com mitteemen are J. c. Rowlett, W. w. silk. J. R. Freeman and J. B. Bethea. John Copeland and R. B. Watts are having it nip and tuck in the Fourth ward. A lineup in this ward is diff 1 ficult matter. R. L. Stokes. D. A. Hell for committeeman.
 Graham Perdue is being picked as a winner in the Fifth ward As young man newly in the political field he is putting up a good fight. w. R. Gum claims two to one, however, and Is backed i bv A goodly number of votes. A. P. Harper, G. H. Brown and Arthur Bat 1 ion are after the city committeeships. | A. Maben Hobson is now running far in the lead for alderman from the Sixth. l John Williams hesitancy in paying his fee is said to have left him out of the running. Malcolm Stewart and John B. Rosenthil will have no opposition for l committeeman.
 1 M J. Gregg is another unopposed can 1 didate for alderman. The only fight in the Seventh ward is between w. A. 1 Tomppert, Charles Calhoun and R. A.. l Brown for committeeman.
 ] In the Eighth ward Barnes Morgan shows good wind and a sprint at the last which will probably put him in the council A. w. Nelson, whose firm part
 ner is a member of the council, Is also running from this ward. The contest ing committeeman are J. D. Dabney, Jr., w. H. Johnston and Fred Enslen.
 There is hardly any light on the sit
 uation in the Ninth ward. The "hill' is so badly split up with its three candi-
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determined to make it what 1t should be. FronR Mobile to Tennessee the people arc proud of Birmingham. and are contribute ing wonderfully toward the success of the fair.
 We will have programme this year made up on the basis of experience and it will go through without a hitch. Our races will be better than ever, and all ready applications are in for exhibitions enough to fill the grounds. We are using great care in choosing exhibits and every one is taken entirely on it's merits.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Survivors of Nineteenth Alabama

R. H. Hagood has issued the follow ing: Attention, Company c, Nineteenth Alabama regiment. As is the custom of the surviving members of this company to assemble at Mt Pinson on the 12th day of August of each and every year to celebrate the anniversary of their start to the front, which occurred on that day, 1861, each and every one is expected to attend, together with his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

St. Charles street road. It will give us a low grade crossing at small cost, and l think it should be constructed imme- diately.
 However, Shades valley one of the most beautiful sections of this district deserves boulevard from one end to the other Cut off from the smoke and dust of Birmingham, no doubt it would develop into the most delightful resi- dence section hereabouts The cost would be doubly repaid in increased taxes.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

report Is expected.
 The work of the enumerators is that of taking census of the children with in the corporate limits of Birmingham who are of school age. The recent au- ditions to Birmingh gham-Avondale and East mingham-comprising the Tenth and Eleventh wards, will proba- bly swell last years figures consid- erably.
 When all of the territory has been covered. which will not be later than August 1, the figures will be gotten up in tabular form, showing the numb 0. of white and negro children In and out of school. and full report of the work of the enumerators will be issued abo"' August 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Withdrawn From Sale.

Washington, July 25.-(Special.)- There has been temporarily withdrawn from all forms of disposition except under the mineral land laws as a pro- posed addition to the proposed Ala bama National forest in Alabama the unappropriated public lands in an area of about 35 1866 acres. The lands with drawn lie in western Alabama in Walker, Winston and Fayette coun- ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
coIored Knights of Pythias.

The endowment board, consisting of S. E. Moses, chairman of Anniston; Dr. L. B. Kigh of Birmingham and R. B. Hudson of Selma. of the Colored Knights of Pythias of Alabama has been in session in the city for the past week. The order has membership of about 15OOO and pays death claim of s35O. The endowment secretary. M J. Moore of Montgomery, has intrusted to him the collection of the monies from lodges. His report shows that he has collected some s4O.00O during the year. and turned over same to w. E. Tinker of this city, the treasurer The board has carefully audited their accounts and reports the books correctly kept. This organizat tion is one of the strongest colored bodies in the state. R. A. Bount Is grand chan cellor
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 dates and the bottom is so united on its one candidate that a vote will be hard to count before it is cast. Coffee Jackson, Henry Dean, Joe Weiferich and Jack Adams are the candidates. A num- Der aspire for committeeman Walter Metcalf, John Harrington G. W. Yan- cey William M. Walker and Pat O'Hare.
 Two Meetings Last Night.
 A big meeting was held last night in the Tenth ward Some 200 voters were in attendance and great enthusiasm was aroused. B. H. Cooper attacked the whisky circular which he said was print ed and sent out by a man whose tactics were not manly. He was roundly cheered
 George Bodeker and c. w. Austin spoke in the interest of the chief, and were assured that they would carry the ward by two to one. Chief Wier re- piled and aroused much enthusiasm in his fight against the police commissioners. It is generally claimed that the sympathy for Wier will work the defeat of Parker and Copeland. The applause last night indicated that the people are putting the blame where it ought to be-
 The candidates for aldermen all made speeches. The six in the race are George Whitfield, J. H. Mohns, w. R. McDougal, D. c. Ball, w. R. Starbuck and H. l.. Martin. Those seeking to become com mitteemen are Gus Ellard, George W. Hays and John E. Davis.
 The Eleventh ward heard last night from it's aldermanic candidates, A. R. Causey, William Spencer, J. W. McDon- aid, S. H. wilks and E. o. Lipscomb. Harry Jones was the only other speaker. He gained considerable strength in this ward. The committeeman, who have no opposition, are w. J. Whitaker and w. P. Armstrong.
 For Benefit of Voters.
 The ballot boxes of the city will be the centers of great activity tomorrow.
 The polls will open at o'clock in the morning and will close at p. m. in all of the Il wards. Two changes in official polling places were announced Friday. The corrected list of polling places is as follows:
 First ward, city hall lobby.
 Second ward. 1926 Fourth avenue.
 Third ward, 1900 Tenth avenue.
 Fourth ward, Northside Pressing club, Twenty-fourth street and Tenth avenue.
 Fifth ward, grade floor, county court house.
 Sixth ward, East End pharmacy, Ave- nue F and Twenty-seventh street.
 Seventh ward, Tucks store, Avenue E. and Twenty-second street.
 Eighth ward, Southside fire department, Avenue and Nineteenth street
 Ninth ward, Twelfth street and Ave- nue F.
 Tenth ward, city hall, Avondale.
 Eleventh ward, Lunsford's brick yard, Forty-seventh street and Tenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
strikebreakers for Birmingham.

New Orleans, July 25.-About 100 strikebreakers left here tonight fc&e scene of the Alabama mine troubles. All the strikebreakers were Italians, many of them former employees in Louisiana lumber mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Ianu-Carpenter.

Huntsville, July 25.-(Special. )- A. J. Lang of Sanford, Fla, and Miss Elizabeth Carpenter of New Hope were married last night in the of1fe of the probate judge, Clerk Thoml w. Jones officiating. The wedding VI a surprise to relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
WANT BOULE YARD BUILZ
 ACROSS SPADES VALLEY

Commissioner Dickey of the Board of Revenue is sponser for another movement which may materialize this year. He wants a broad boulevard stretching from one end of Shades valley to the other. Let such road be connected by the St. Charles street road at one end and the Irondale road at the other, and you will have Shades valley supplied with it's just needs.
 T am greatly in favor of building the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Church Notice.

At St. Andrews church the Rev. J. J D. Hall will preach this morning at Il o'clock and the Rev. Alexandr Craw- ford at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 25.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Showers Sur day and Monday fresh southe east winds.
 Local Office
 United States Weather Bureau,
 Birmingham, Ala, July 25, 1908. Weather conditions for the 24 hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Talladega Springs Hotel rates reduced to $10.00 per week, X
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 first-hand statement from Thompson rel ative to the affair is eagerly awaited
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Harry Jones and a square deal,
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Birmingham, July 25. 1908.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
RECEIVERS FILE BONDS.
No Effort Made TO Obtain Possession
of Property, However.

New York, Feb. a--Joseph J. O'Dono-
hue and Joseph p. Day, the two receivers
Of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance
Company, appointed by the State courts.
filed their bonds Of 10000 each with the
court to-day but they took no steps to-
ward obtaining possession Of the COM
pany's property, which since SATURDAY
has been in the hands of the three Fed
eral receivers
The Federal receivers have retained s.
B. Tying. the former counsel for the com
pany, to act in opposing the application
to have the State receivers made perma-
nent
Attorney General Jackson is to argue
before the Federal court that as the
Mutual Reserve IS a New York corpora
ton and must have the approval OF the
superintendent of insurance for any re-
Organization plan the administration Of
Its affairs properly belongs to the State
courts and for that reason the Federal
receivers should be discharged.
No date has been set as yet for his
argument.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
AUTO PLANT DESTROYED.
Factory of the Dayton Company
VIII soon Resume work,

Dayton, Ohio. Feb. 2l.-The plant OF the
Dayton Motor Car Company. with its CON
tents. suffered from fire early to-day.
The loss is'estimated at sl5O.0OO covered
by Insurance.
The fire is supposed to have been due
to spontaneous combustion.
The company will be able to operate
one-third of its force in the manufactur-
ing department. The finished product was
destroyed The reconstruction OF the
burned section was begun at once.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
NOTICE.

The will OF the late NORMAN GAIT
was admitted to probate by the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia on tho
Eth day Of February. 1905.
BY its provisions. his wife. EDITH
BOILING GAIT. is made his sole de-
visee and legatee and is named sole exec
utTix- She has duly qualified as eXecutriN
and letters teStamentary have been issued
70 her.
The business conducted under the name
of GAIT * BRO" OF which NORMAN
GAIT was the sole owner viii continue
and be conducted IN the same place, No.
llO7 Pennsylvania avenue, as heretofore.
under the same name the same policy.
and without change in the staff employed.
feZ1-3t
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
HEAVY ORANGE SHIPMENTS.
Carload Sent from Riverside Every
Twenty Minutes.

Riverside. Cal. Feb. 2.-An average of
a carload OF oranges every twenty min
utes has been packet and shipped East
from Riverside Ia the past week. figur-
Ing nine hours as working day. This
is the heaviest weeks work OF the sea
SON thus far.
The packing houses are full of fruit.
and II is believed that the shipments
neAt week will pass the 2o0-car mark.
The oranges are Of fine quality this year.
and are reaching the market with less
loss from decay in transit than ever
before
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
DUCK MATRON In TUB
Guests at Club Dinner Have
a Lively Evening.
ESCAPADE SHOCKS BALTIMORE
Costume Party Given bS Mrs. Henry
CIews, Jr., Creates Comment-Host-
ess Once Jumped Into Fountain on
Returning from n Ball with Harry
Lchr-An Decline to Talk.

Baltimore. Feb. 2l-Details Of a sub
scription costume dinner. given at the
Elkridge Hunt Club. by members Of the
smart set. have almost thrown the con-
servative element OF Baltimore aristocra-
ey into a compton fit
The affair took place last Friday night.
and the piece de resistance was one OF
the prettiest OF Baltimore's young
matrons in a bathing suit and the sub
sequent dumping OF The fair one into an
improvised fountain.
The dinner is said 10 have been got
ten up by Mrs. Henry Clews. jr.. OF
New York formerly Miss Louise Nor
ris, Of this city. who livened UP mat
ters some winters ago by jumping into
a fountain OF cold water on returning
from bali. Her companion in this
escapade was Harry Lehr.
Plenty Of Champagne.
The matron who Went to the dinner
last Friday night attired in the bath
ing suit was Mrs Raj Parr. the wife
Of one Of the most prominent elubnen
Of this city Secretary Of State y.
Winslow Williams and Mrs. Williams
were in the party.
As the dinner progressed the fun grew
faster under the mellowing influences Of
the champagne, OF which there was an
unlimited quantity, and finally matters
took such turn that Gen. and Mrs Alex
ander Brown. leaders of one section OF
the smart set of this city, silently de-
parted
Had TO Wet Suit.
Finally some one suggested that Mrs.
PARIS bathing suit was not properly a
bathing suit until wet. Accordingly a tub
nlled with water and flowers was brought
in and Mrs. Parr was put in the tub. de-
spite her struggles. During the hilsrity
which followed Mrs. Parr was given q
shower bath OF carbonated water.
Among those at the dinner were Mrs.
J. Swan Frick. Mr.. and Mrs o. Howard
Harvey. Mr.. and Mrs /. Winslow Will
Jams, and Mrs. Henry Clews, jr.
1t is said that the governors of the
Elkridge Hunt Club are making an ir-
vestigation. Mrs. Parr stated to-day that
the dinner was a private one and did not
concern any but those attending il and
she declined on that score 10 say what
went on She remarked that she had worn
the bathing suit al other functions. and
could not see why wearing II at the din
ner should cause so much talk.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
MEN ON SHORELEAVE
Blueiackets of Pacific Fleet
See Sights of CallaO.
OFFICIAL VISIT TO PRESIDENT
AdmiraIs Thomas, Emory, and
Sperry Go to Lima and Are For
Wants $1,000 Prize for Greatest
Economy in Coal and Oil.

Callao, Peru. Feb A.-The good be-
havior of the blujackets Of the feet ar
all the ports at which they have called
has resulted in their being given the
largest amount Of shore leave compatible
with the discipline OF the fleet. The
streets of CallaO are full Of sailors. some
OF them walking and taking in the
sights. while others are patronizing the
tram cars and making excursions 70
neighboring points OF interest
Still others to whom the paymasters
have been kind. are rolling aDo1t the
city and its suburbs in open carriages.
All Of them are spending their money
with lavish hands.
One of the first things they purchased
are illustrated postal cards. giving views
of the city. and great quantities of these
are being mailed to relatives and friends
at home as souvenirs of the voyage
The mails at all the ports visited have
been burdened with these remembrances.
This afternoon Rear Admlrals Thomas.
Emory, and Sperry. and the various cap
tains OF the fleet went by train 20 Lima,
where they at once proceeded 10 the
American Legation. where they We're re-
ceived with great cordiality by Mr.. Leslie,
Combs. the American minister. After
brief conversation. Mr. Combs escorted
the officers 10 the official residence Of
President Pardo. where they were for
mally received and welcomed to Peru.
Call on Cabinet Members,
Calls were also made upon Senior Polo,
minister of foreign affairs. and Gen.
Elespuru. minister Of war and marine,
both Of whom extended warm greetings
to the Americans. Large crowds lined
the streets TO see the officers as they
rode in carriages from the legation to
President Pardo's residence and TO the
ministries.
The tender Yankton attached to the
feet arrived to-day. Her commander.
Lieut.. Gherardi. reports that the ChiIeans
were highly enthusiastic over the demon
stration made by the fleet off Valparaiso
Rear Admiral Evans has issued cir
cular letter to the different commanders,
giving the details of scheme for con-
test between the vessels OF the fleet 20
determine which is the most economical
kinds OF cruising conditions. He says he
will ask the Navy Department 10 give
prize Of $1,000 to the winning ships
Read Mail from Home.
Five hundred bags Of mail have been
delivered here to the fleet and news
from home was read with avidity by
officers and men.
All the clubs in Callao and Lima have
opened their doors to the American Off
GERS. many Of whom have already taken
advantage of the courtesy
The excitement caused by the arrival
of the fleet has somewhat subsided and
business here and in the capital which
was suspended yesterday. to give all
hands a chance to see the war ships.
has been resumed.
very large number of Peruvians
visited the ships this afternoon, orders
having been given that they be open
to anybody during certain hours
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia. February IS. I9s.-An ez-
animation win be held by the United States Civil
Service Commission on MARCH 9. 1866. 90 establish
list u ehgibles for appointments as sanitary and
feed inspectors in the service Of The Health Depart
meat. D. G. Applications must Be hled>SFith the
Heal:h Officer rot later than March 4 fof apllica-
tion blanks and further information. apply 10 the
Health Offccr. District Blilding. HENRY r. r.
IAdFARL-AND. HENRY l.. WEST. JAY J. NOR
ROW, Commissioners, 10. c fe2.2i 2.26.S.2s
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
SAVES BABY BROTHER.
FOur-year-Old Lad TOddIes from
Burning Home with infant.

st. Louis. Mo, Feb 2l-Tommy GIea-
son, aged four years, saved his brother
sylvester, aged fifteen months. yesterday
from their burning home, which their
mother had left for few minutes 10 go
to a grocery.
The house burned so rapidly that by the
time Tommy seized the sleeping child.
bundled him IN his arms. and toddled 10
the yards his hair and eyebrows were
singed and he was nearly straneIed bv
smoke
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
THAw's MOTHER VISITS HIM.
Inmate of Matteawan Wants His
own Physician to Examine Him.

Matteawan. n. Y. Feb. 21.-Mrs. WIZ
lam Thaw visited her son. Harry X.
Thaw, at the State Hospital this after
noon No one accompanied her except a
nurse She refused emphaticaIly 10 make
any statement concerning the rumored
proceeding for annulment Of her sons
marriage TO Evelyn Nesbit Thaw.
Dr. Robert b. Lamb stated to-day that
Thaw objected TO being examined by the
regular staff physicians. He insisted upon
having his physicians examine him. This
request has been granted, but he must
submit to examination by the hospital
physicians
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
HOURS AT HOME.

Persons wishing to see Bishop Oliver c.
Sabin regarding the New Thought Philos-
Ophy are informed that he is az home,
l3Z9 II street northwest. daily. and Will
receive visitors from 11.30 a. m. until >
p. M.
Visitors who reside out Of the city are
welcome az any time. Persons wishing tc
see him after s p m. should write ard
have an appointment made as that viii
insure an audience. Telephone North 734
fe9-30t
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

a LOT OF FINE DIAMOND RINGS
Just receiyed-will be sold very cheap.
". s. TAPPAN. S03 G St NV noIs-eOd-cf
BENZ r.. Coles & Co.. UPhOIsterinE of
al kinds Slip covers S9 9Th Nv II 65l6.
Only tea cents n week, delivered az
yoGr door-the daily issues OF The
Washington Herald Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
HOME THROUGH SUEz CANAL.
Battle Fleet to Return that Way-In-
Vited to Australia.

The first official admission that the bat
tle-ship feet, now at CallaO. Peru. will
return to the Atlantic Ocean by way of
the Suez Canal was made yesterday. It
was announced at the Navy Department
after the Cabinet meeting. that notifsa-
ton had been received by the State De-
partment that the prime minister will
soon formally invite this government -
have the feet visit Australia.
The admission was contained in a cable
gram of thanks seEt by Secretary of State
Root to the British government. through
the American Embassy at London.
Secretary Roots Answer.
The dispatch follows:
Your friendly and cordial invitation of
the Australian commonwealth is highly
appreciated.
THE eventual movements of our fleet
have not yet been determined. While
it is probable the vessels will return BY
way of suez, I should be glad If some of
them could be sent by the Australian
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
AN ENDORSEMENT AND APPEAL.
MIR CUNO H RUDOLPH.
Chairman Joint Finance Committee.
S11 G Street. City

CUNO T. RUDOLPH.
airnsnJ Finance
c Street.
Mr. Rudolph: that respond
r4qu Representatives in
Consumption be
make then
pointed to by
necessary money
getting. community onehrd
the cost
Moreover instead pauperizng those helped
a tier thanrn
its IS I will
appeal
none come n
Let every citizen give little not hesiang because
special contribution TO
acting ali this
mpor m sincerely yours
HENRY B MCFARLAND.
PTesid Board o Distrct Commissioners
sharef from
contributions
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
Ocenn Sfenm.hin.

Ser Yc.k. Feb. 2l.-A1ired out: Lucania. AT
Queenstown.
Sailed from foreign ports: Celtic, from Queens
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
SOCIETY WOMAN DIES
Mystery in the Case of Mrs.
Natica Rives Burden
is KILLED BY ESCAPING GAS

Daughter of o. II. r. Belmont and
Social FavOrite I'm New York and
Newport, in Poor Health for Some
Time-Her Death Not Reported 10
the Police for Several Hours.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-22

Temperatures IN other cities together with ths
Smcunt Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended at
Q. m. yesterday. follows: