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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
EXAMINATIONS ANNOUNCED. Will Be Held In Birmingham For Vari-
 ous Places In Civil Service.

The United States civil service com mission announced the following exami- nations to be held in Birmingham on May 6:
 Laboratory apprentice (male), at sal bureau of standards, department of com merce and labor, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur in any branch of the service.
 Marine firemen, at $720 per annum, bu- reau of fisheries. for duty on the steamer Gannett. stationed at Booth Bay Harbor, Me, and vacancies requiring similar re- quirements as they may occur.
 For the specific vacancy mentioned, eligibles are desired who are residents of Maine or adjacent states.
 No educational test will be given, and it will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
 Assistant engineer. $900 per annum, of flee of the attorney general, Washington, D. C., a vacancy in the position of en- gineer, $1020 per annum, Freedman's hos pital Washington, D. C., and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur.
 Applicants who have had experience in plumbing should so state in their appli- cations, as such experience is required for the position in Freedman's hospital.
 Veterinarian, s120o per annum, quarter masters department at large, Philippine islands, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur in the Philippine islands.
 Switchboard attendant (male), $500 per annum, United States military academy, West Point, N. Y., and vacancies re- quiring similar qualifications as they may occur in any branch of the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
PLAYGROUND IDEA HAS BEEN POPULAR Principal Young Discusses East
 Park Project PARK BELONGS TO PEOPLE Residents Around the Park Get the Idea That It Is Their Front Yard,
 Whereas 1t the Property
 of All Alike.
PARK BELONGS TO PEOPLE

The improvement of Magnolia park into a playground, involving a principal upon which the Playground league was formed, is being taken up on all sides
 T. C. Young, principal of the Powell school in front of whose school Is the only athletic park in Birmingham, said yesterday: Those people who saw the park before and since the improvements will all bear me out in the statement that the park is used by at least 50 times as many people as before.
 ''rhe children of the school, during re- cess and after school hours, are instructed in well regulated games and athletic con- tests which prove not only interesting but beneficial. This exercise has notably inn proved the school work in the afternoon, removing that tired restlessness which was prevalent before.
 People who thought the athletic park would be a nuisance, promoting disreput- able characters, cursing and swearing, have all been agreeably disappointed. Those people who were the most bitterly opposed in the outset are now 1oudest in the praises of the benefits of the park.
 People think the playgrounds are ath- letic fields in the broad sense of the word. Certainly Birmingham will need several big athletic fields. which ought to be pro- vided, but these athletic parks are not intended for the heavy games.
 '@rhey are equipped with all the beauti- ful and aesthetic as well as athletic features. The provisions for play do not mar tine beauty. and are arranged in such park. In fact. ladies' committees will be appointed to look after the aesthetic side of the institution.
 Tremendous benefits have been noticed from the improvement of East park. and with better supervision, which is expected in the near future, this will be much inn proved.
 ''rhe people who happen to have prop erty adjoining park get the idea that it is their front yard, when in reality it belongs to the thousands in the commun- ity. The park cannot be moved, but if they do not like it's development they are the ones to move.
 "The plans of the league are to install extra lights and at a. later date to be- gin directed classes in athletics. If such a movement were stopped by a counterac- tion it would be big setback in the ad- vancement of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
LOST $500 Buying Medicine, When Right Food Was Needed.

Money spent for .'tonics' and "bracers'' to relieve indigestion. while the poor old stomach is loaded with pastry and pork. is worse than losing a pocketbook con- taining the money.
 If the money only is lost it's bad enough. but with lost health from wrong eating. it is hard to make the money back.
 Mich. young lady lost money on drugs but is thankful she found way to get back her health by proper food. She writes:
 q had been a victim of nervous dys- pepsia for six years and spent $500 for treatment in the attempt to get we'll None of it did me any good.
 Finally I tried Grape-Nuts food, and the results were such that, if it cost a dollar a package, l would not be without it, My trouble had been caused by eat ing rich food such as pastry and pork
 'sThe most wonderful thing that ever happened to me, I am sure, was the change in my condition after I began to eat Grape-Nuts. I began to improve at once and the first week gained four pounds,
 q feel that I cannot express myself in terms that are worthy of the benefit Grape-Nuts has brought to me. and you are perfectly free to publish this letter if it will send some poor sufferer relief, such as has come to me-
 Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read ''The Road to We'll yille." in pkgs. rTATe's Reason
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
J. J. Martin.

J. J. Martin, who has been tunnel forc- man or the work at Hardwood. met his death yesterday by the accidental ex- plosion of his revolver. He was on the work when the revolver slipped from his pocket and fell on a plank, the force of the fall snapping the trigger and firing one of the cartridges. The bullet went through the lower part of the heart and death resulted in about 25 minutes.
 MT. Martin is survived by wife, who resides in Chattanooga, and the remains were sent to that place last night by Lige Loy. The former home of the deceased is in Port Huron, Mich, and the remains will probably be forwarded there from Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
NEGRO WOMAN
 CAUSES STIR
She Has DeIusion That Everyone She Meets Is In Love With
 Her.

Sheriff Walker of Coosa county, while on his way to Mt. Vernon with a dement, ed negro woman, missed connection in Birmingham and lodged the negro in the county jail last night. The trip will be continued this morning.
 The woman imagines that she is in love with everyone, and that everyone bears the same affection for her. and epdeavors to show her love by kissing. Her loving spirit caused quite a tumult upon her en- trance in the jail, as her love does not distinguish between the races. It was with difficulty that she was placed in cell, as she insisted on trying 10 kiss everybody about the jail, the wardens being obliged to push her and dodge at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
NEW FLOWEK WNGON. Vehicle Will Be Used For Carrying
 Flowers at Funerals.

A new flower wagon has been received by the Lige Loy undertaking establish ment The vehicle is one of the hand somest funeral wagons made, being beau tifully finished. It is of black enamel and is handsomely carved. while the trim mings are of silver.
 The wagon is of a combination style. be- ing arranged for use both as a flower and casket delivery wagon. The sides are of heavy plate glass with inside removable panels of black wood and cloth. When used for flowers the inside panels are re- moved and the flower racks placed in the wagon. These racks are arranged so that the flowers are displayed nicely. For use as casket wagon the panels may be re- placed and the racks removed. The in- terior finish of the wagon Is in keeping with the elegance of the exterior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

The following deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yes- terday:
 $2500-Lucy W. Anderson to A. R. Dear born. lot 2, block 6, Anderson place.
 s20o0-R. F. Smith and Agnes R. Smith to William I<itto and Hattie I<itto, lots 1. ?, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, R. r. Smiths sub division.
 s20,OoO-S. L. Mason, A. W. Mitchell and wife, Ella Mae Michel, to Greater Bir- mingham Land and Development com pany, blocks l. 2, 5, 4, 5, 6, {, s, 9, 10 Il, F, 13, IA and 15, comprising 200 blocks, in the southeast quarter of the northeast quar- ter, section 3. township T., range ? west. Said property is known as College Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
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At the Bijou.

The Four Huntings will conclude their engagement at the Bijou theatre with a matinee this afternoon and d performance tonight. "The Fool House. has been well received on account of its clever special ties and the cooling system of the Bi1ou has made the house comfortable in spite of the hot weather. An additional number of wing fans have been placed in the rear of the house under the balcony and these supplement the buzz fans already in use Next week the Bijou will offer Lot tie Williams, local favorite, in her sue cessful drama with music, "The Tomboy Girl" Miss Williams is too well-known for introduction to Birmingham theatre goers. Her play is beautifully mounted and is considered among the best at fractions of it's kind. There will be no performance on Good Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
BRILLIANT BANQUET GIVEN
 MEMBERS OF COREY PARTY
Visitors Will Return North Tonight After Week Spent in h. spection of Local Propertes-Trip Made to oxmoor Yesterday-Today Will Be Devoted
 to Office Work

George Gordon Crawford's dinner at the Country club last night in honor of Pres ident w.. E. Corey of the United States Steel corporation was an exceptionally brilliant affair. Great taste was displayed in the decorations, and the menu cards were artistic gems. Covers were laid for 8 and the com- pany was made up as follows:
 Visiting Party. W. E. Corey. W. B. Dickson. John Refs.
 Thomas Morrison. A. c. Dinkey. D.. G. Kerr. J. G. Butler, Jr William P. Palmer.
 Local Officials. George G. Crawford. Frank H. Crockard ~ F. A. Burr.
 Walker Percy. l.. T. Beecher. F. B. Winslow.
 tuner kltiZenSs w. W. Crawford. W. P. G. Harding. T. O. Smith.
 Rufus N. Rhodes. E. w. Barrett. James ]. Smith. Lieutenant Governor H. B. Gray. Mayor George Ward. Mayor D. F. Suggs of Ensley. Mayor Walter L. Rush of Bessemer. Senator N. l.. Miller. James Bowron. Erskine Ramsay. G. B. Mccormack. A. H. Ford. Sterling A. Wood. c. A. Stillman. Ross c. Smith. H. l.. Badham. Maj. F. Y. Anderson. H. F. DeBardeleben. MT. Rhodes was toastmaster, and in a few felicitous remarks extended cordial welcome to MT Corey and the other wis itors.
 Mr Corey was the first speaker. He spoke earnestly and eloquently of the Bir' mingham district. The more he saw Of it the more favorable was his impression While he was not prepared to announce a detailed programme of development here. he said that improvements would continue and that in the course of years the Steel Corporation. through the Ten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
New Land Company Formed.

Papers of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday for the Greater Birmingham Land and De- velopment company. The incorporators of the concern are S. l.. Mason, A. w. Mitchell and G. w. Wood of Birmingham and George Newsteil of Montgomery. The capital stock is listed at $40, 900, consisting of 5000 shares at s5 par value. Business will be started with capital paid in to the amount of $2O005. Officers of the company are S. l.. Mason, president; A. w. Mitch ell. vice president, and G. w. Wood, sec- retary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
JUNIOR MECHANICS
 COME 200 STRONG
THE TWELFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF ALABAMA DIVISION, UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS, WILL BE HELD HERE APRIL 21.

The twelfth annual session of the State Council of Alabama Junior Order United American Mechanics meets here at 10 a. m.. Tuesday, April 21, in Fox's hall corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The following are the state officers State councillor Will w. Nelson, Decatur; junior past state councillor, w. F. Me Cartney, Anniston; state vice councillor, T. G. Riddle, Madison state secretary, Frank F. Conway. Mobile; state treasurer, James T. Baker Huntsville; state con- ductor. J. A. Wauchope. Selma state war den, l.. F. Grube, Mobile; state inside sen- tinel, P. H. Tyler, Ensley; state outside sentinel, J. H. Thomas, Whistler; deputy national councillor for Alabama, Samuel w. Foster. Decatur; representative to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Special Meeting of White Caps.

A special meeting of the Jefferson Coun- ty Sunday School White Caps has been called for Monday night at the First Cumberland Presbyterian church. l.. S. A, on the corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street. In the call President R. F. Lewis emphasizes the fact that the next state convention will be held at an carly date. and for this reason requests that every member of the com mittee be on hand at the meeting Monday night. The affair will be made a social one. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

While on his way to his home at l6ls Avenue G "wednesday night, just before F o'clock, W. F. Nolan, manager of-the Guide Publishing company, 2lS Morris avenue was held Up by a negro man and woman near the corner of Avenue F and Nineteenth street and relieved Of 90 Ill fiye-dollar bills, a check on the First Ma tional bank for g and a check on the Traders National bank for $50. The matter was reported at police headquar- ters yesterday morning.
 MT. Nolan, it seems, remained at his place of business on Morris avenue until rather late, and when he left the office did not take the money and checks, ag- gregating more than $20o, from his pocket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

nessee company, would spend many mil lions in this district MT. Corey's remarks were naturally cheering and they were greeted by hearty applause.
 The other visitors who spoke were MT. Butler and MT. Palmer. The former ad- dressed his remarks chiefly to the city of Birmingham-its industrial, commercial and social advantages and it's general at tractiveness. He predicted for Birming ham a great future. MT. Palmer dis eussed briefly manufacturing conditions and the development of finished product industries.
 Among local guests who responded to toasts were Mayor Ward, MT. Bowrop, Walker Percy and Sterling A. Wood. MT. Bowron, former vice president of the Tennessee company was in his best form and reviewed with characteristic glow the industrial history of the Birmingham dis trict since 1868. He dealt with it by periods of 20 years-1S6S to 1888, 1888 to the present time-and he then drew a roseate picture of what the district would be in 1928
 All the speeches were listened to with marked interest and as shey were short and happy there was not a dull moment from the time the oratory began until the company rose from the table few minutes past F.
 The occasion was enlivened by fine orchestra led by F. A. Davidson of the Jefferson theatre.
 The United States Steel officials visited Oxmoor yesterday morning, making the trip in automobiles. MT. Corey spent the late afternoon at the Hillman, where he was kept busy reading and answer ing teIegrams. He will put in good deal of time today at the headquarters of the Tennessee company In the Wood ward building, going over reports and dspatching important correspondence
 The party will leave for the north to- night over the Louisville and Nashville.
 Important Meeting Called.
 A meeting of all makers of foundry iron in the United States will be held in New York next Thursday The call was agreed upon in Birmingham yesterday, but it will be issued from New York. Mem bers of MT. Corey's party and officials of the independent furnace companies here have discussed the matter fully and it is said that the meeting Thursday will be one of the most important ever held in the iron trade world. Production, prices and other matters effecting the foundry iron situation will be considered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

national council Walter J. Nesbt, De- catur; w. F. Mccartney, Anniston. Stand ing commlttees-Judciary Douglas Tay- vile; W. H. Long, Jr., Decatur. Law and supervision-T. T. Mock. Birming- ham; s. C. Gates, Madison; S. Y. Lock, Mobile. Finance and mileage-E. s. Me Rec, Huntsville; T. M. Fullington. Gads- den; D. D. Harper Cordova.
 It is expected that there will be about 200 representatives and delegates present at the state meeting in Birmingham. The official Headquarters in Birmingham will be the Jefferson hotel. The meeting will be presided over by Will w. Nelson of Decatur. state councillor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Luiaui Tomasino.

Luigui Tomasino the young Italian highwayman who was killed by Deputy Sheriffs Lucien Brown and Sid Cowan Tuesday afternoon while resisting arrest was buried in Elmwood cemetery yester- day by Lge Loy under instructions from the Italian consul here. No funeral ser- vices were held over the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Will cunninqham stlII at Large.

Will Cunningham, the negro desperate who disarmed a deputy sheriff in Talla- dega county and then rode into Brming- ham in an empty freight car, defying of f1cers and then making his escape, is still at large with a number of officers search ing the district for him. The sherlffs s office was advised yesterday of num- Der of places where the negro was, but an investigation proved each report un- pr0unded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Wan Holds Pistol While
 Woman Takes Surplus Cash

book. Just after he passed the Birming- ham Medical college on Avenue F, be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, when he had come into the shade of the trees along the sidewalk, the negro man and woman stepped out and accosted him. He was ordered to throw up his hands, and while the negro man held a revolver to the back of his head and the woman searched him and took his valuables. He was then ordered to pass on, and the highway robbers disappeared.
 Owing to the lack of light at the place where he was held up MT. Nolan could not see the robbers well enough. to get a complete description of them. How ever, the matter was reported 10 the nolice who are working on the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
TREBLE CLIFF CONCERT.
Third and Last of Series Thursday In
 Easter Week.

The Treble Clef club will give it's third and last concert of the season at the Jefferson theatre Thursday, night April 2S.
 The chorus will render beautiful num- bers and the soloist of the occasion is to be Miss Flavia van den Hende, violon- cello virtuoso. This artist is one of the most famous in the world. She is Bel gian and is drawing large crowds in the northern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Georue w. Buffinuton.

George w. Burlington died yesterday Aafternoon at the corner ofsAvenue F and fvrwentieth street. The remains are be- ling held at the undertaking establish Anent of Shaw & Son, awaiting the ar kival from Augusta, Ga, of brother Nf the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
Won BueIow of To Italy.

Berlin, April 10.-Prince Won Buelow, the German imperial chancellor. accom- panied by Princess Won Bnelow, left to- night for Italy. It is declared that the Chancellor's visit will be purely of pri- yate nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
To Chattanooga For Prisoner.

Deputy Sheriff Lee Higdon left for Chat tanooga last night for the purpose of bring back to Birmingham Robert Blake, who is wanted here on larceny charge. Blake was arrested in Chattanooga. day or two ago on advices from Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 10.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Saturday,; possibly local showers in northern and central portions Sunday fair; light to fresh south winds on the coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
1s. Fairview M. E.-Rev. J. o. colley.

IA vivian M. E.-Rev. H. H. Friar
 "The committee desires to impress or all the churches it's sense of the enor- nous opportunity now presented to them as the instruments of God in thls city. They hope that earnest prayer will preface the work in every church and every Christian home."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The GawK makes good cuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11
For Firemen's Tournament.

The chairman of the entertainment coni- mittee John l.. Parker, was Instructed to appoint additional committees to se- cure funds for the prizes of the Volun- teer Firemen's tournament to be held here in May E. J. Hudnall of Pratt City called attention to the reduction in rail- road rates for five days and the great ad- vantage to Birmingham merchants.
 F. NJ. Jackson motion making It tiic sense of the club that the Board Of Ret- enue should patronize home industries and merchants wherever all things are equal, was passed unanimously. Tt is q good time, he said for the board to be- gin making Improvements, and at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-11

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-26
CHILD BITTEN
 BY COPPERHEAD

Jonesboro, Aug. 25.-Mary. the six year-old daughter of John McGlasson, of a few miles north of the city, lies at her home, it is feared, in a preca- rious condition, as result of a snake bite received early this morning from the copperhead, one of the most veno- nous of all snakes which inhabit this section of the country. Dr. Lisle of this city was called to her home this morning to attend the little one.
 The child was walking in the field to take her father bucket of water, when she accidentally stepped on the reptile, which lay almost concealed among the weeds. The snake quickly dug it's fangs into the little girls left ankle and made quick getaway in the weeds The child screamed, and she was soon reached by the father who was but a few yards away, and who tightly bound her leg above the wound until the assistance of a doc tor was received.
 Some hope is entertained by Dr. Iisle for the wounded one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-26
S1OO REWARD. S1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is catarch Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be- ing a constitutional disease. requires
 constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system, there by destroying the foundation of the disease. aud giving the patient strength by building up the constitu- tion and assisting nature in doing it's work The proprietors have so much faith in it's curative powers that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it fails to cure Send for list of testimonials. Address:
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo. O. =
 Sold by druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-26
BIG DELEGATION TO
 UNIVERSITY OF ARK.

large delegation of Pine Bluff boys will attend the University of Ar kansas at Fayetteville the coming year, sixteen in all going from this city The following old students will be in attendance: Harry Woodbridge, Roy Gould, Roy Fowles, Eugene Phil pot, Howell Westbrook, James Goree, Ben Cheek. Among those who will enter the U. of A. for the first time this September are the following: Wilbur Orto, Heryey Mann, Allen White, Joe Hankins, Fred Bringman and Claude Sparks.
 Harvey Gillespie and John Alex ander will enter Austin College in Texas and Howard Strauss will go to Tulane at New Orleans.