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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
BIRMINGHAM AFTER
 NEXT CONVENTION
SPIRITED FIGHT BEING MADE FOR
 BARACA AND PHILATHEA IN 1ooo-NOW RESTS WITH THE
 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

According to the report made by the committee that has just returned rom Cincinnati, Birmingham stands an eX- oellent chance of getting the next inter national Baraca and Philathea conven- ton. which will be held in 1903. AL the convention held in Cincinnati last week the Birmingham delegation made a strong fight for this honor and hopes or success are now running high. The other cities who are in the contest are Kansas City. Asheville, Chattanooga, and Johns town. Pa Those who are working for Birmingham are B. l.. Whatley, c. E. crossland. Horace Wilkinson, H. G. Grant M. Lee Bonner, Otto Gladden., Mrs. Warrington and Miss Lewis. All of these were present at the last convention.
 This is a large convention and tf1e dele gates will reach the number of 3OOO The organization is one of the largest or It's kind in the world that is working toward missionary work as it covers the unlted States, Mexico, British Columbia, Aus tralia, Cuba, Porto Rico, India, Japan and several other foreign countries. It's estimated membership is above 5OO,0OO.
 Marshall A. Hudson of Syracuse, N. Y., is the president of the Baraca union. It will be remembered that he was Tn Bir- mnigham last fall working in the inter- est of this association. Since his visit the local union has almost doubled its mem bership.
 The decision now rests with the execu- tive committed which will make its re- port in the first part of August, and so sure of success are the Birmingham workers that the union is already making preparations for next years conference. They express themselves as being deter mined to make it one of the largest af- fairs ever held in this city if the con- vention comes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

are full of interest. It cost $900O0, size A by 103 feet, two stories and a basement. The basement contains a large Sunday school room, kitchen, pantry dining room and boiler room.
 The first floor contains a primary Sun day school room, library and senior Sum- day school room.
 c. B. Ratliff is the general contractor in charge of the work. The architecture of the church. prepared by Warren x Welton, is Italian renaissance with pampanie which is partly completed. The main church building shown in the picture will cost a total of $75,0OO The brick used in the building is particularly attractive, and is much larger than the usual size, laid in white mortar with wide joints This building, with its tile roof pretty brick work and easement windows. will add another to Birminghams list of attractive structures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
TRAVELLING MEN
 FINISH MEETING Several Addresses Are Made By Prominent Men OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Jackson Is Choosn as the Next Annual Meeting Place-President Out lines Aims and Objects of
 State Association.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

Meridian, Miss, June 27.-(Special.)= The first annual convention of Missis- sippi commercial travellers came to most successful end tonight with an elaborate banquet at the Southern hotel. The principal speakers at which were former Governor James K. Var- daman, Lieutenant Governor Luther Manship, Capt. John A. Webb of the Mississippi Railroad company, George H. Smith, travelling passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent system and Col. H. M. Street, o. L. Mckay, Presi- dent Ben H. Holder of the Mississippi travellers and E. D. Self of the local as- sociation. The function was undoubt- edly one of the most suspicious in the history of this city, and was a fitting climax to the greatest gathering of commercial travellers ever held in the state.
 Following the election of officers at the afternoon session Jackson was selected as the next meeting place. Hat tiesburg and Biloxi strenuously sought the honor, but Jackson won over Hat tiesburg by only five votes. The of- fcers elected were: Ben H. Holder. Jackson, reelected president; Hon. II. $. Howard, Meridian, first vice presi- dent; J. K. Holder, Jackson, second vice president; M. B. Brown, Tupelo, third vice president; Charles I. Sonders, Me ridian, fourth vice president; G. F. Meyer, Natchez, fifth vice president ]. E. Noble, Jackson, reelected secretary. Dabney Parish, Raymond treasurer.
 George H. Smith, travelling passenger agent or the Queen and Crescent system. addressed the convention and paid a great tribute to the organization. At the aft ernoon session another feature of the session was the address of President Hol- der, outlining the aims of the association of state travellers. Capt. John A. Webb followed in brief but highly appre- ciated address,
 Following the speaking, Col. H. M. Street, speaker of the house of represent atives, and O. I. Mckay, both of this city, were made honorary members of the association by unanimous vote
 A constitution and bylaws were adopt ed. They were presented to the conven- ton by former Governor vardaman on behalf Of Dr. Stone chairman of the com mlttee. The report was adopted.
 Ihe chief features causing discussion were on the proposition to fix the mem pership fee at $2 per annum the limiting or membership on certain specified stand Ing committees, the right of appeal from an order of the president, and classif1ea ton of eligibles for membership.
 The forenoon session was devoted main " to the hearing of committee reports. A resolution of thanks to the local associa- tion and to the city of Meridian for the splendid time that had been afforded the delegates was adopted by a rising vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
JOHNSON IS STILL
 IN DENVER RAGE

Minneapolis, Mnn, June H.-(Special.)- r. B. Lynch. manager for Governor Johnson, gave out a statement on the eve of leaving for Denver, in which the claim is made that Governor Johnson is still in the race. He said if North Car olina, which had been struggling over the governorship, should decide against Bryan, or at least decide not to instruct for Bryan, it was certain that the con- test of the Nebraskan would end in de- feat.
 The Johnson managers claim that the all..-1;l yan allies will have 360 votes on first ballot, enough to prevent the nomination of Bryan on the first ball. lot.
 After that" said MT. Lynch, 'it will be all over for the man from Lincoln, and our candidate, because of his avail ability, will be the nominee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

Police Officer Lyons is now holding forth on Eleventh avenue with instruc- tions from Chief Bodeker to head off all speeders and keep them under the speed limit of eight miles an hour.
 Recently there has been much com plaint on the part of the Eleventh ave- nue residents of automobiles flying up and down the street at an untold rate Of speed. It seems that some of the auto ists have been making a practice of rac- ing up one side of the street and down the other merely as pastime. rms matter, it is understood, twas the cause of the objection being raised, as pedes- trians in crossing the street have several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
MAN ARRESTED FOR RIDING ON PASS

Roanoke, Va, June 27.-J. II. Crabell, arrested on warrant sworn out by the Norfolk and Western Railroad company, charging him with riding on an interstate railroad pass in violation of the Hepburn law, was given preliminary hearing to- day before United States Commissioner White and sent on to the federal grand jury. He gave bail in the sum of $500. 10. M. Crabell, son of J. H. Crabel was yesterday sent on to the grand jury to answer an indictment for the same charge. The Crabells are alleged to have gained possession of a railroad pass which they were not entitled to and used it to ride on Norfolk and Western pas- senger trains. It is said that 27 other arrests will be made, the parties to be charged with the same violation as that made against the Cabels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
STOPS ALL SPEEDING
 ON ELEVENTH AVENUE

times narrowly escaped being knocked down by the speeding machines.
 A request was made that an officer be placed on Eleventh avenue to stop the dangerous practice and Chief Bodeker has placed Officer Lyons on the street to attend to matters. Mounted on bicycle he goes to Eleventh avenue every after noon at 3:30 o'clock and remains there until 7:30 o'clock. Yesterday he stopped every speeding automobilist and warned him not to make a race track of Elev- enth avenue.
 A continued practice of the fast driving will mean the arrest of the violators of the speed law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
ON VERGE
 OF STARVATION

Atlanta June 27.-(Special)-One hum dred people are on the very verge of star vation at Tavert, little town in Louisi- ana, jusG beyond the Mississippi line, ac the gulf by Lieut. F. B. upham, who was appointed to make an investigation.
 In a telegram sent to the department headquarters in Atlanta, Lieutenant Up- ham reports that these hundred unfortu- rates are in need of every necessity. He has been ordered to give what relief he can. The department of the gulf was or dered several days ago to Investigate the Restitution in Mississippi and adjoining states and take steps toward relieving it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Racing In Denver Aaain.

Denver, June 27.-(Special.) )-Rac- ing will open Monday under the au- thorities of the Texas Thoroughbred association, many of the members of which came to Denver for the meeting which has gone on the rocks of court disapproval. Officers of the associa- tion are granted the free use of Over land park for one week by the Colo rado Interstate association. Racing was at Littleton today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

democratic convention at Denver said:
 T ,,now nothing of the report eX- cept what I have read in the press dis patches. I have been in correspond- ence with several members of the na- tional committee, but this correspond ence touched upon the candidacy of MT. Bell of California for temporary chairman. My opinion and advice was sought about appointing MT. Bell, but my name was not mentioned in these letters about the place. l had no ob- jections to MT. Bell, and I so wrote my friends on the committee"
 Congressman Clayton is very optim- istic as to the result of the November election and predicts democratic vic tory at the polls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Luther Narkates.

The remains of Luther Narkates F years old, who was drowned at Tusca- loosa Thursday, arrived in Birmingham early yesterday morning and were carried to the family residence, 500s Grant avenue. south, Woodlawn, where funeral services were held at 4 o'clock yesterday after noon. Interment was at Woodlawn ceme- tery.
 The deceased was member of the Tin ners' union, and was engaged in some work at Tuscaloosa. On Thursday after noon he went in swimming in the War rior river with some companions and was seized with the cramps while attempting 2 to cross the river He was directly over a very deep hole when he went down, and 1t required an entire day to recover the body.
 He was the son of MT. and Mrs. B. Narkates. In addition to his parents he is also survived by a brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
EDITOR CHARGED
 WITH BLACKMAIL

London, June 27.-A great sensation has been caused throughout England by the arrest today of Robert Sevier, editor of Winning Post, and one of the best known sportsmen in this country, on the charge of attempting to blac<mail Jack Joel, a nephew of the late Barney Barnato, the diamond king" Sevier was arrested at the Sandown track during the afternoon and brought to Bow street in a motor car, where he was renianded to prison for a hearing on Monday.
 He is charged with having threatened to publish a defamatory article about Joel unless the latter paid him $25, ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Oleo Mark Must Stand.

Washington, June 27.-Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, after hearing rep resentations of oleomargarine and dairy interests regarding the placing of the government mark of inspection on oleomargarine, today announced that the recent regulations requiring the mark as promulgated by the de- pertinent must stand, the statute be- ing clear and admitting of but one construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
CLAYTON IS OPTIMISTIC.
AIabaman Predicts Democratic Vic
 tory In November.

Montgomery, June 27.-Congressman Henry D. Clayton of the Third Ala bama district and national democratic committeeman from Alabama, is in Montgomery tonight, and when asked regarding his probable appointment as permanent chairman of the national
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Wealthy Farmer Falls Dead.

Montgomery, June 27.-A special to the Advertiser from Decatur, Ala, says Frank D. Sherrod, one of the wealth. lest farmers of Lawrence county, fell dead today while at his plantation near Courland. MT. Sherrod was about 50 years of age, and was connected with prominent families of North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
EuIis StoosdeII.

Eulis Stogsdil, the 7-months-old child of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Stogsdil, died yester- day afternoon at the family residence 124 North Thirty-eighth street. Funeral ser vices will be held at the residence this morning at o'clock and interment will be in Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Hugh Culverhouse,

Funeral services over the remains of Hugh Culverhouse, who died Thursday night, were held yesterday morning at the family residence in Pratt City. The de- ceased was the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Culverhouse, and death resulted after a long siege of typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Rose w, Owen. .Ir.

Funeral services were held at the family residence in Owenton yesterday afternoon over the remains of Rose Wellington Owen, Jr., 1S-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. w. Owen. Interment was at Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Thomas E. Putnam.

The remains of Thomas E. Putnam ware sent to Winnecoone, Wis, yesterday aft ernoon by Lige Loy for interment The deceased was treasurer of the Steam Shovelmen's union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

Young men, you who want clothes, think B 1-3 per cent off on all mems suits. They are Jim Dandies. Get one. Varley & Bauman Clothing O., 1910 3rd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Miss Bessie Allan

The remains of Miss Bessie Allen. who oled thursday night, are being held at the parlors of the Gaudin Undertaking company. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Babies Garments

We don't expect the children to come run hing after these garments, but we do expect to see many wise mothers here. These specials have been picked out and commissioned to draw them into the department, for every one they draw will mean a sale for us.
 Babies French handmade Caps, trimmed in daintiest embroidery and laces. Their regular prices are $l.75 to $2.25 Monday. y........ .SI.25
 Children's long wasted Dresses, made of the best quality Lawn, trimmed in hemsttched tucks, pretty faces and embroidery. Their sizes range from to years, their prices S 50 to $2 50,
 Babies short Underskrts made of best qual ity cambric, trimmed in hemstitched tucks and embroidery ruffles. Sizes months to years, regular price soc, Monday. y.,.............. 35c
 Ladies' Kmonas made of fancy figured Lawns. Nothing more comfortable for these hot days at home. Monday you may have the choice of any of our soc numbers for. ...... 35c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Shoes $I.08 Regular $3.5O G S4 Stock

Ladies' Gun Metal, Extension Sole Pumps. Ladies' Tan Calf Extension Sole Pumps. Ladies' Brown Kd Colonial Light Sole Pumps. Ladies' Brown Kid, Light Sole, Two-Button OX-
 lords.
 Ladies' Patent Vic, Three-Eyelet Ties, Light
 Soes and French Heels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
NEGRO IS HANGED FOR AWFUL MURDER

Cuero, Tex, June 27-(Special. )-Monk Gibson. a negro, was hanged here this aft ernoon for the murder of the Conditt fam ily in December, 1905. The gallows was open to public vIew.
 He made no confession. All that he said on the sallows was: Not guilty"
 Fully 5000 people came to Cuero to see the hanging. A special trai nbrought over 200 from Edna, where the murders took Ilace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28

Ads illustrated wltE good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
her Day With the HaLf-PriCed Garments

Wash Lmene, Cloth English Rep pated others plain gored and trimmed
 snappy and needs only again. They priced $OO Monday lot will be sold, and - - :. -. - -. ... -. -. ...... S1. 50.
 House Tub Suits, absolutely Lawn Pee Madras French Gmgams black and white figures They marked from $2oo $Iooo Monday their prices will from $Ioo $5 HALF PRICE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Wash Goods Values

25c to 35c values of Wm. Anderson's famous Madras for boys and mems shirts, ladies' and children's tailored suits. Fifty neat patterns to select from. Monday. y............... FOG
 A table of Figured Lawns for cool dresses. One hundred neat patterns of our regular 1Oc and 12 1-2c values on sale Monday at .........7 I-2c
 3o-inch Black Lawn of sheer, smooth quality
 This is Simpsons best black that sells regularly for 15c. Monday y..................... .8c
 20x42-inch Bleached Bath Towels, double thread, firm and well made. A good value that sells regularly for 20c each. Monday Special, uOLCH Sl1U
 soc and 60c values in Silk and Cotton Dress Goods. Some very neat patterns for party and evening dresses. Monday you can get it for 25c
 20c and 25c Voies in plain colors and checks. Monday ............... ............t2 l-2C
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
A FEAST OF WASH GOODS REMNANTS
 Saying you 9 Third 70 9 Half Of the Price

 o las beer Tables vii and 0 n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-28
Shoes S2.O8 Regular T4 G .T5 StOCk

Ladies' Fine Black Kid, Extension Sole Oxford
 Ties, Lard-Schober & Co.
 Ladies' Patent Vic, Extension Pumps. Ladies' Patent Vic Extension Sole Ribbon Ties Ladies' Tan Russia Calf, TWo-Eyeet Ties. Ladies' Black Kid, Light Sole, TWo-Eyelet Ties.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-07

p. "A. Evers. Sec. IL, 2 N. r. Is E.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
r. "A. Evers, Sec. IA, 2 Mr.. IS H.,
$40 acres. valuation too low, $4,000.
r. "A. Evers, Sec. is. 82.N. r. IS B.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
p. "A. Evers. Sec. 81, 2 N. r. IS r.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
p. "A. Evers, Sec. %, o N. r. IS n.
$40 acres, valuation too low. $4,000.
p. "A. Evers, Sec. s, 2 N. r. 28 B.,
GA acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
P. A. Evers. Sec. q. 2 N. r. 20 B..
624 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
P. "A. Evers, Sec. 8, 2 N. R. 26 b.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
p. "A. Evers, Sec. ~, q IN. r. 26 D.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
P. A. Evers, Sec. 10, Q a. r. 26 b.,
621 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
p. A. Evers, Sec. 81, 2 N. r. 26 e.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
p. "A. Evers, Sec. 20, 2 N. r. 26 B.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
I. H. Fenske, lot u, block 10. Bill.
ings, valuation too low, 100000.
Simon Foster, lot 1, north Of river
and NEN NWA Sec. "a, L N. r. 26
e.. 6S acres, valuation too low
81, 10000.
q. II. Gagnon, machinery, ETC.. val
uation too low. $1,5O0.O0.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-07
SPECIAL RATES
FOR BIG CELEBRATION
WORKERS OF EASTERN MON
TANA COMING LABOR DAY.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The Yellowstone Trades and Labor
assembly Is making arrangements
with the Northern Pacific railroad to
secure special rates for the coming
Labor day celebration in Billings.
It is the intention of the committee
iii charge to secure rates from Liv-
ingston on the west and Miles City
on the EAST and a letter requesting
them was sent to the general passen-
ger agent yesterday through General
Agent Squirting.
Other arrangements for the cele-
bration have been practically complet-
ed. It promises to be the largest at
fair Of the kind ever held in eastern
Montana. Laboring men from Car.
bon, Park, Sweet Grass, Yellowstone,
Rosebud and Custer counties will par
ticipate in the big parade and other
exercises. Fully 10000 visitors are
expected here to celebrate with the
local laboring men.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-07

Geo. Gordon, Ell swA Sec. IS, 8
N. r. IS b., valuation too low, 100000.
Sarah j. Gruwell, lots / TO 4, block
81. Billings, valuation too low.
$4,000.
Handel Bros, sh south Of river,
Sec. 81, 9 N. R. 20 E., .225 acres. val
lation too low, $112.50.
j.. D. Hogan, Sec. Is, z N. r. % E.,
$40 acres, valuation too low, $4,000.
p. N. Harwood, lots 4 to 6, block 8,
Billings. valuation too low. 100000.
Peter Foe, MEX Sec. So, i N. r.
26 b., valuation too low, $4,000.
u. q. Frizelle, lots 1 and q. block A,
Billings, valuation too low, $1,400.00.
Mary Holling, lots 8 to s. block A.
Billings, valuation too low, $2,S00.00.
J. Z. Cutler, 25 hives Of bees. es-
capped assessment, $500.
H. Barr, Is hives OF bees, escaped
assessment, $500.
Eugene Peck, 100 hives Of bees, es-
capped assessment, 100000.
H. H. Hobson, wagon and horses,
escaped assessment, $4,000.
The clerk was directed to cancel
the assessment Of Saunders Bros,
amounting to 100000 on personal
property. the same being enormously
assessed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-07
CONDITIONS GOOD
THROUGHOUT STATE
BILLINGS MAN SAYS BUSINESS
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.

From Wednesdays Daily.
g. NJ. Fletcher, the we'll known
manufacturers agent returned home
this morning from a business trip
along the line Of the Billings & Norta.-
ern railroad.
In speaking Of business conditions
generally, MI. Fletcher declares tho.
are fourishing in that section Of The
state, and that he noted a general i'm
provement in every place he visited.
Mr.. Fletcher was at Judith Gap g
new town at the junction Of the Bill
ings & Northern and the Montana
railroads, when the sale OF town lots
took place, and he was surprised tc
see a large number Of properties IN
what will be the bushes section sci
for prices ranging from $3.50 to $I5J
Regarding crops. the gentleman
says they are in splendid condition
cry indication that the coming har
vest will be a record breaker.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-07

exercises, the militia in preliminary
work in companies and battalions.
The Utah signal corps, the only militia
company Of signal troops in camp, Is
cooperating with the regulars in con
struction Of telegraph and telephone
lines, connecting all points in camp
with General Morton's headquarters.
The order prohibiting the presence OF
ball ammunition in camp is being rig
idly enforced. The general health OF
the men is excellent, Notwithstanding
the altitude averaging $500 feet and
many men coming from sea level.
Camp routine Is varied with miner
al shows in the evenings. Regulars
and militia work together as contem'
plated by recent acts of congress. In
struction given the militia is such as
could only be received in maneuver
camps.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-07
MANY HOMESTEAD
ENTRIES RECEIVED
BRoADvlEW AND LAKE BASIN
LANDS ARE in DEMAND.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Receiver Bever and Register Essels-
tyn of the local land effice yesterday
received a number OF homestead en-
tries on lands under The Jurisdictlca
Of the Billings land Office
James F. Buyers, Lu'd Buyers. Ma
ME Buyers, Edwa-d 7. Shipley, Her.
man Trumbull and ChAt4es Sipe ali ii
Lavina filed on lands in the Lake
Basin and near Broadview.
William E. Knox made entry on a
homestead in Carbon county and vii.
liam W. Smith entered on 100 acres
near Park City.