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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
CONDUCTORS URGE
 GREGG FOR PLACE
Want Southern Man Among
 Grand Officers
BANQUET GIVEN LAST NIGHT
Forty-five of the 67 Divisions in the Southeast Were Represented at Meeting Held Here
 Yesterday.

A convention for the purpose of nomi- mating a man from the south for a place in the list of grand lodge officers was held in Birmingham yesterday by repre- sentatives from the different divisions in the southeast of the Order of Railway Conductors. As a result a resolution was passed requesting the grand lodge to ere ate the office of fourth vice president and T. A. Gregg of Roanoke, Va, was nom- mated for the place.
 While the southeast polls an exceeding ly large membership in this organization 1t has not been represented on the na- tional board or grand lodge for IS years, and recently there has developed a very strong desire among the southern divis- ions for such representation. It is not the desire of the organization to displaee grand lodge officers who are doing their work satisfactorily and the southeastern divisions are not kicking for any change.
 In order, therefore, to secure a repre- sentative in the grand lodge without changing the present lineup 1t was de- cided to petition the grand lodge to create a new office-fourth vice president-and give this office to southern man. Mir. Gregg is at present general chairman of the Norfolk and Western railroad divis- ion, having held this position for the past seven years. Four years he has been chairman of the southern association Of the brotherhood and for two years chair man of the legislative committee of the West Virginia division He has taken a law course, has executive ability and is we'll fitted for the position for which he is nominated. He was born in North Carolina, and has wide acquaintance all over the country.
 Others prominently mentioned for the nomination were M. J. Land, general yardmaster for the Seaboard Air Line railway in Birmingham and J. D. Keene of Nashville.
 Forty-ive of the 67 divisions in the southeast were represented by delegates, while many others sent messages of sym pathy with the movement and wishing success in any move which the conven- tion might decide on.
 There was no other business of import ance taken up by the convention and after adopting the resolution petitioning for the creation of the office of fourth vice presi- dent and the nomination of MT. Gregg for the place, the business session adjourned.
 Local members of the brotherhood gave a reception to the visiting delegates, while the ladies auxiliary entertained them at a banquet at the Hotel Hillman last night The occasion was greatly enjoyed and many of the delegates left on late trains for their homes, expressing great appre- citation for the hospitality tendered them during the days visit to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Hearst and HIseen Speak.

New York October 25.-To throng of several hundred Germans, members of the German independence committed. William R. Hearst and the leading cam didates of the independence party, na- tional and state tickets, spoke on per- sonal liberty doctrines at the reception in the Hotel Astor today. Mir Hearst said that while he was in favor of per- sonal liberty he did not think the idea of personal liberty should be associated with excesses. He said that he did not see why innocent outdoor sport should be poisoned by gambling any more than the Germans glass of beer should be poisoned by prussic acid. Thomas l.. Hisgen in his speech referred to the fact that his parents were born in Ger many and then recited poem in Ger man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Vanderbilt Wichigan And
 Other Games SafuYda,

ical vs. University of Kentucky at Starksville.
 North Carolina vs. Richmond, at Chapel Hill.
 Tech vs. Tennessee, at Atlanta.
 Vanderbilt ys. Michigan, at Ann Ar bor.
 Virginia vs. North Carolina and M. V. P. I. vs. Washington and Lee, at Lynchburg.
 Several mid-week games are sched- uled this week, as follows:
 Ark ansas vs. Oklahoma University October 30.
 Clemson vs. Davidson, in Columbia, S. C.. October 2S
 Davidson vs. Clemson, at Columbia, October 27.
 Davidson vs. South Carolina, at Coz luinbia, October 2S.
 Hendrix vs. ouachita College, at Ar kadelphia, October 26
 Hendrix vs. Louisiana Industrial at Rushton. October 2S.
 Hendrix vs, Centenary. at Shreve- port. October 30.
 Mississippi vs. L. I. l.. at Jackson October 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Chain and Watkins Speak.

Boston, October 25.-Eugene w. Chain of Illinois and Aaron S. Watkins of Ohio, prohibition candidates for Presl- dent and vice president, addressed sev- eral well attended meetings In this city today. Tonight Mir Chain spoke in Lynn and Beverly while MT. Watkins re- mained in Boston. The most import ant of the meetings was held on Bos- ton common where big audience ap- plauded the candidates. "There is no republican or democratic party at the present time," declared MT. Chain. 1t is Bryan and Roosevelt party now. The loser in this unusually strenuous campaign will be forever down and out. Mir. Bryan is an elegant gentleman and a man of great ideas but he lacks ex- ecutive ability. MT. Taft, on the other hand, possesses that executive ability but he absolutely has no ideas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
ai STABBING AFFAIR AT PRATT CITY

Phillip Belonne was arrested and placed in the county jail late last night on charge of assault with intent to murder. The crime which he is charged with com hitting is the stabbing of another for eigner of unpronouncable name in Pratt City late last night.
 The affair happened near the Pratt City freight house of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, growing out of an argument which was carried on in the foreigners native tongue. Belonue used a knife, stabbing the other man several times in the abdomen and infjiot- ing wounds which are extremely serious.
 The injured man was removed to the office of Dr. Caraway and his wounds dressed, afterward being removed to his home. Deputy Sheriff M. j. Gilbert took Belonne in charge and brought him to Birmingham to the county jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
FATHER COSTELLO
 BEGINS LECTURES

The Catholic mission at North Birming- ham closed yesterday, but the Rev. Father Costello, the eloquent apostolic missionary, will continue his work there this week. He will give course of lee. lures for non-Catholics at St Augustines church every evening at 7:so o'clock.
 The mission proper closed yesterday with last mass. renewal of baptismal vows. the papal blessing and the bene- diction. Father Kitrick was the cele- brant at mass and Father Costello preached the sermon. At night Father Costello gave the first of his lectures to non-Catholics, his theme being. 'Is One Church as Good as Another?"
 The missonary's subject tonight will be- 'Is the Bible Alone the Rule of Fath?"
 ln speaking yesterday of the reasons for delivering this course of expositions of Catholic doctrine and practice, Father Costello said T feel confident that the announcement of these lectures will be most gratifying to hundreds of earnest seekers after the truth The subjects treated are undoubtedly of vital import L. every one who desires to know with certainty the teachings of Jesus Christ
 There are many good and pure souls in non-Cathoc Christianity who are ask ing for spiritual light, yet know not where to find it. There is also a vast body of men and women who have left the churches of their fathers and are living as unbeevers, boasting openly that they are better than churchgoers yet invariably feeling the despair of tie soul which is alien to God and His Christi Many of these souls look toward the Catholic church as the one hope of humanity. hut their false Views If her doctrines prevent them from studying her claims. They deem her the enemy of reason, progress. liberty and enlighten- ment; they think that she is in some way opposed to the Bible; they are, for sooth, scandalized at the wicked lives of some of her members and they as- cribe to her, accordingly, many immoral doctrines and practices.
 "Indeed,' continued the Rev. Father, ''so black is the picture often painted by those whom they are taught to respect from childhood. that we cannot blame them for hating the Catholic church. Can they have ever reflected, however. that they are misrepresentatious of prcj- udices which little study will do away with forever? Non-Catholics in genera do not seem 10 realize that if their DO sition is historically one of protest, it ls their bounden duty to know the teach ings of the church which they protest against"
 The Rev Father then extended a cor dial invitation to all non-Catholics to attend these lectures assuring them that not one word would be said to offend the religious opinions of any 1t was also announced that no collections would be taken up during the week as this lec- ture course was given entirely gratis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Kramer Makes New Record.

Newark, october 25.-F Frank L. Kramer, the champion bicycle rider broke his own worlds record for 25 miles unpaced. in competition, at the Vailsburg track today. riding the distance in 57:26 3-5. His previous record made ln 1901 was 57,52 4-5. Kramer rode against field Of strong, experienced long distance cyclists and was superior to them at every point The announcement of the worlds record figures was received with great enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Debs Pays Tribute to Lincoln.

Springfield, H., October 25.-When Flu gene V. Debs, socialist candidate for President. arrived in his 'red special" today he requested that without delay he be permitted to visit the tomb of Abraham Lincoln Standing by tile sar- cophagus of Lincoln, surrounded by q group of socialist candidates for state offices from governor down, MT. Debs delivered an eulogy of Lincoln When introduced to large audience at the courthouse this afternoon MT. Debs was termed the Abraham Lincoln of modern times" MT, Debs declared that the slave power which loathed and de- spised Lincoln was no more heartless than the power of capitalism which to- day holds the workingmen of the na- lion in bondage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Tschaikovsky Will Be Released.

St. Petersburg, october 25.-Owing TO delays due to banking formSlities in London the money raised for Tsehalko- .vsky has not yet been received but the family expects to receive the remittance by tomorrow afternoon and believes that qschaikovsky will be at liberty tomorrow evening or Tuesday morning at the latest. The Russian revolutionist will go abroad immediately, traveling by way of Finland He wished to visit his aged mother in Kazan province but his family have received an intimation that 1t would not be wise for him to remain in Russia pending his trial The crown attorneS stated today that it would be six months before Tschakovsky was brought before the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
kevser Wins Roosevelt Prize.

Paris. October 25.--The Roosevelt prize for the three mile running race on the flat at the racing club track this aft ernoon was won by Kcyser q French runner, in 10 minutes and IS seconds Keyser also won the event in 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
ORVILLE WRIGHT
 IS RECOVERING

Washington, October 25.--Orville Wright the aeroplanist. who narrow aeroplAne during a light at Fort Myer, Va, five weeks ago, will soon be able to leave for his home at Dayton. 0. His most serious injury was a broken thigh and the splint was removed from this today. It was found upon measuring the left leg, the injured, that it Is but quarter of an inch sh than the other. An X-ray examination of the fracture showed that the knitting of the broken bones has been perfect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
PIaoue in the Azores.

Lisbon, October 25.-The bubonic plague has broken out with redoubled violence in Terceira. one of the Azore islands
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

Rheumatism s greatly relieved
b. Soap Lake Salts. All drusaats
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01
INTIMATE CORRESPONDENCE
FROM WASHINGTON
BY RATH
BY RATti


covered Enle msnie mimic W1.
he continued. saying them over on
his fingers. Nov you Ateh EN-
by the toe STANDARD oil and lie
oriee. beef and fowl aud feathefed
fish. steel and tia and telegraph
Oh. ahuckH' cant think 81 the
rest" 80 be hurried on hia col
lar. took final look At himself Ia
the mirror. aud rushed off to pre-
sent himself tn the library of 7. Il.
Smith" said ths president
starniy. rive been working You too
hard Go take vacation
That's the whole story, That's
what he called him out OF bed 20
tell him
Hat Imagine T. R--of the siren.
uouE iifeeven telling anybody "a
take a rest So far as know IL II
the only case on record.
A pretty abie.bodled boom has
started for C0rlelyou "a become
vice president George doesn't want
H. bat he may have to. Il looks
like him or Fairbanks. And Tafta
friends have fever and aKue when
Fairbanks h mentioned IN this con.
neetion. cortslY0u has been an act
Ing preHident enough times to show
that he could I'LL IN II be ever bad
TO. And he might have 10. A man
with the Taft build Is poor risk.
Laurence o Murray. appointed
some weeks ago as controller of
the currency. never has taken hold.
lie was 81 whom appointed. and re-
turned from Atlantic city only long
enough % qualify for the salary
lie had been III for several months
previous TO that time. having sui
fered a severe attack Of grip with
other complications. His friends
here are becoming worried at the
slow character Of his recovery
when I first came TO Washing
con. declared Herbert Knox Smith.
In an address before the Phiindei
phia Political Science club. 4 re
garded publicity for corporate evils
as an ifiaescsnt dream
The atenographic reporter who
waa taking down hla speech caught
II this say.
When. and 10 forth. regarded
publicity for corporate evils as an
effefveweeBt drink
And as sfferxeacent drink Il
wAa printed for ths readers % that
publication. which IL read by the
high bfowss Of Philadelphia.
Congressman Bourke Cochran IL
no longer loved b. democrats or BY
the Irish Both hts politics and bis
clothes are q cause Of offending
When he rides. for instance. he AZ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

boots. the yellow peaked cloth cap
aavoring of the Strand. and the
Downing ri mittans on hla hands
All this. with other things. shop,
as II is believed. that Cochran NJ
longer hates the British. And II IL
certain that Cochran ls not sregu-
lar" In his democracy He has
shaped his course In the session 81
congress just ended without asking
the advice or consent ~ any other
nation. and II IL reported that he
has never attended a dinner At tho
white House.
When the home team f. playing
Ia Washington there IL a standing
order II the White House stables
for Secretary Loob's caffiage at
4s1B.
Did you ever hear about DR. Alex
aHder Graham Bells aversion TO
telephohca9 lie hates the sight Of
q phone He told mo once he
never bad one near him II he could
help It Ne does have one In his
house.. but he keeps II off IN dis
tant wing and makes his secretary
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

e el,,',. can be successfully ss,,,..
faliNey safety apbllnneeess snsa o
great difficulty with IN ms,, III
ahtsiy nppliaheeh-even "a ,nshiei
electric devices Ia ths d,tss 80 ssa,
aofkinr out the contact IN. 49, d
,ne stationary end u ne sssh
ans that which ~ aboard !, ssfies
ing tfaiR on course ,hls ~ - NOS.
done. 10 a limited aegya. sssh
dnctlon. But The Hertzal, y 10
are quite different from a.
duesa current, and esrtalriy ~ 70
over a wider territory. No. sass
hefilian waves can be eou,, ! =,
and shot from the place .h.lsd
train has entered A 49,
switch 10 the eohsfer In 1900
~ a locomotive. aud thefs - ~
the elockworks that els,n, ~
brakes. etc. Il wiz proven, ~
OF collisions This Il whas -.
youtor. IT least. claims - =
done. and the governments os,a,'
ars nov testing II near chlesg.
Bully for Senator Owsn n.
Il up 90 the old boys 10 49, -
election Of senators b. the 49, =
And does the member -.
Oklahoma. q new member n, -.
body. intend 10 imputs 70 ths 49,, -
members % this honorable -
does he intend 10 lnainusts a.
have not given attention "a ~
measure which he has bronss. =
does he impure 90 us any -.
delay" s%
This from solemn old Hala -.
never viii know how funny <.
lit was Ia 1853 the senate ~, =
bated the subject OF popular -.
ton OF senators. and voted A, !.
permit the states % oonslfsf -
an amendment 10 the oous,l,uss,,,
Only 10 years ago. OF cours. !.
undue delayll
The reply Of Owen was sr.
The senator from Maine ..n
he, should not take erestsias !.
the failure Of the senator g.
Oklahoma 70 come 10 Ghe ssss,.
sooner. He came as xoou = 1.
could" Sincerely. RATa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01
nsu,Ieai.

A bulldog floated on a raft.
A snipwwekef dog was he
And people by the shore cuuid hear
It's bark upon tae sea
Birmingham AEe. Harald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01
STAR DUST
BY JOSH
BY JOSH

fifiesa minutes iatsr the base.
ball reporter red faced and per.
spring turned IN the following
A tie game VAS PIT up this A
NJ by tho Row. ar Van DaGea.a.
wha assisted double play phil.
eftek 20 Hicks The game zas
called al 1918 and none Of the
decisions Sas disputed Mr. Hioks'
battling average. which has bwwn
ielerably hlgh 10 the past vfli
doubtless BE- lowered considerably
though from the reliable reports
the youag couple expect 10 make
home run IN the near future -
Puck.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

operate a. He viii not answer
call from anybody. The doctor IL
the inventor not only of the tele.
phone Ia general use. but also of
a telephone which transmits sounds
BY light II never has been de.
veloped. and the rights are con.
trolled by the big concern which
controls the BELL patents.
Speaking ~ inventions. II will be
a great thing " this wireless prin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

had been at work all day crochet
Ing a new net for the tobacco trust
Neli@aK we were HayinE Smith
was awakened from n sound sleep
by his telephone. and, standing In
his night robe ia the hall. With the
receiver At his ear. was told by a
raapy malls voice that the white
house wanted 20 see him at once.
imagine poor smith. What the
deuce corporation has broken loose
now" no walled. as he drew on his
trousers. Il thought had EN- all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

their 1850 and listening anxouay
for the cheering whistle OF the atavs factory toll the knoll Of The
i2hoar when chancrd stroll that A
him aaahsd the Precipitation from their
said, 1t profit nothing for tho
a meal We nothing donate 90 the
should bob the alag pile and amaad
the wherewithA tide the panic Al this
the aAshoppsr ehrped snkerf and replied Your dope IL all
fellows. rabidiy the
thing what the when
heesa and all and all wnsrf
panhandlnk
that the bon who shall
the extra dry"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01
a wers FROM sosh wiss.

~Th' younaes q cal
10. tire nardsr us ter
convince her ~ Q
cant pick . COED
husband"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01
The letter, Of "An Old rool":

I.sgiesH man arrested IN HronkiYr
told the magistrate he IL buck and
wing dancer. His performance
doubtless would get hand from
the Armlesa Wonder.
Teacher Albert how do you
spell measles"
Albert Ask Robert. he's lust
had a spell Of them.
'sThe peach may be definitely re-
Rarded as the most fuHsy and per
verse Of all our fruits. Exchange
Huh. got your pen twisted BIT.
haven't your Isn't what you mean
10 say Il Is the most fury and pre-
serve of all our fruitsf
Neighbor. I heard your baby
crying last night. What was Its
complaint
Suffering Father: That was Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

Washington. u G.. June !,
Dear Dad Il 10 worth recording
because II IN the only known In
stance af tho sort II happened NJ
10 ib n M. May 20 Herbert knox
Smith had gone 10 bed. tBmith IL
commissioner OF corporations Ia
our federal system Of goysrnmanO
flo Was tired To tell the truth he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01
Baseb.Illclxed.

Albert" said the editor Of the
Bugle 10 the baseball reporter. Il
soc that the Rev. Mr. Van Dusaen
married Jud Hicks 10 Sgsy Philbrick
this morning. Write up a couple
OF lines about g."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01
WEDDING RINGS
Our Speciality.

For centuries have tried to find something ust
good" as a real damond-and failed
Pretty bits Of glass quartz may be gold and backed
with foil that the unframed eye they look like real dia
monds
they not. and the when the setting
nishes aud the false backing of.
Then too when YOU pick Of those imitation dia.
mond there is always lot Of artificial light aroundand mir
and scarlet plush and white satin
Then you get it, home and perhaps tho clouds up the
lamp doesn't brightly rain. outside and somehow all the
as,er gcne IS only glass Just glass and BIT OF gilt and
iinseI
the real diamond emits its ray the darencd room
The less the light tho by does the jewel sparkle
il IS real.
The real diamond made by man Indeed man must
60 the desert the world and there amid the rough
and lonely surroundings dig deep down into Mother Eanh
bosom.
The be cleared away the rocks must be
split aud blasted and finally way down bed Of sticky clay
the real. diamond found But jewel
II only plain white pebble and many unhiuking person
would throw ade grasp the tnsel aud the 9Th OF the Mon
diamond
easier Here the Just as good" kind all
ready hand and for hour day perhaps year and
day will sparkle-in artificial light Yes. in the beginning
the Montana looks lar better than the rough white pebble
But the who KNOWS will be deceived He knows
that the pebble real and that all il needs patient maupua
on and skill and viii give its beauties and that de
veoped those splendors will live long earth wh and tho
lights viii CLEAN dark days well the glare OF
made lights aud mirrors and cunning fabrics.
So much for the first sign Now Tor the second the
about wedding rings.
The plain little hoop OF gold has its ceeiovc That Is
the jewel that he who buys and she who receives or
dealer can sell it. show it in his window.
And sometimes he puts a real diamond and she puts
Montana and sometimes hers genuine and his is imitation
and both ialsebut when both ring
will keep It's luster"
1t IS easy be deceived in the Jewel that he she offers
to set with In the wedding ring You young and there
don't the shaowness OF the glass that the
tinsel OF wit and good eompanionship is the backing
II it false love that decks the ring the uster will fade
when the lights die down. and the clouds roll up years roll
b.. And when fades is such pitiul little baube Often
when real and the other false tho real goes bavey
imparting its fire its nseied nate-but for long
So when you seek your wedding ring il first that
your jewel real Then it that the not
imitation Remember that the pretty face the dashng
real diamond search and search for the pebble
having found it. how with infinite 1t cut and
polished and every facet ground against the cutting wheel
So with the love that decks the wedding ring Remember
that is jewel that last your feor il is jewel all
And the real love in the ring jewel without price hid
den often homey pebble but when the the journey
draws still gIers bravey and brightly the pure
light Of youth and hope
Then the signs be taken down single one put
up in their place. The would read like this:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

A reasonable time having elapsed
without any unfavorahle manifesto
tons. Il In uow safe 90 assume no
will BE- spared Mrs Guinness
bat"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-06-01

WHY A Man WILL UNFOLD A
TRANSFER SLIP BEFORE HAND
mo IT TO THE CONDUCTOR
AND A WOMAN WON'T