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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
TUSCALOOSA WILL
 EXTEND SIDEWALKS
MRS. J. w. ABERcRoMBIE ENTER TAINS IN HONOR OF HER SIs- TER, MRS. JAMES T. RooD-UNI- vERsITY BOYS ENTERTAINED.

Tuscaloosa October Especial. )-The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met at , a recess session yesterday afternoon and passed ordinances contemplating the lay ing of cement sidewalks on about two miles and a half more of streets in the city. At the last meeting the matter Of laying walks on South Greensboro to the Alabama Great Southern station was dis cussed and on Wednesday a meeting with the property-owners interested was held. At the meeting yesterday the preliminary ordinance requiring this work was passed, and also an ordinance requiring cement walks on both sides of Tenth street from Greenwood cemetery to Evergreen ceme- tery, distance of about mile and side walks on the east side of Twenty seventh avenue from Greenwood cemetery to the Mobile and Ohio station. Sidewalks have already been laid in nearly all of the main residence portions of the city, and when this last work is completed there will be cement walks to all places of in- terest and importance in the city limits.
 Mrs J. w. Abercrombie entertained de- lightfully yesterday afternoon at a recep- tion in honor of Mrs. James T. Rood her sister, who was married here last Au- gust. The reception was at the presi- dents mansion and was an elegant af fair in all details. The house, which has recently been renovated is one of the handsomest in the state, and together with the tasteful decorations employed yesterday presented a very striking scene. In the receiving line with Mrs. Abercrombie and Mrs. Rood was Mrs T. w. Christian, bride of a few weeks. In the hall Mrs. Glenn Foster, Mrs. Norf1eet Harris and Miss Anna T. Donoho re- ceived, while in the two drawing rooms were Mrs. T. c. Corvey. Mrs. W. c. Som erville Mrs. c. H. Barnwell and Mrs. A. G. Miller. The following young ladies assisted in serving: Misses Jean McCor- vey Lucile Thorington. Myrl and Claire Abercrombie, Aileen Thedford, Cornelia Somerville, Annie Cross and Ruth Thed- ford.
 This evening Dr. and Mrs. Abercrombie entertained at a reception in honor of tho university students. A committee of stu dents assisted in receiving and otherwise looked after the entertainment of the large number of guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
FRANCHISE TAX
 HELD AS VALID

Montgomery October 23.-Judge A. D. fEayre, sitting in the city court today, sustained the demurrers presented by the state in the cases against the Seaboard Air Line railroad and the Central of Geor- gia railroad in the matter of the special franchise tax imposed upon the railroads by the recent legislature. He also an- nounced that he was ready to make his ruling upon all of the other railroad cases with the exception of the Atlantic Coast Line.
 In this case arguments in the matter have been recently submitted, and argu- ments taken are entirely distinct from those taken in the other cases Judge Sayre therefore takes more time before announcing his ruling.
 The effect of the decision is to require the railroads to pay state taxes on fran chses unless the railroads are successful in an appeal to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
United States Court.

Huntsville, October 23.-(Special 1.-The civil docket in the United States court has been cleared and Judge Hundley has excused all of the jurors until Monday when the criminal term of court will be- gin. Nearly every case on the civil dock ct was settled in some manner. The grand jury will be assembled on Monday for it's semi-annual session. The court expects to finish with the criminal docket within the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
SPECIAL GRAND JURY WILL
 INVESTIGATE lYNCHING

special grand jury will convene in De- catur on October 2S, the order having been issued today by Judge D. W. Speak. judge of the circuit court. for the inves- tigation of the lynching of the negro Stover by a mob near Hartselle on last Tuesday night. It will be remembered that this negro who was lynched was &C., cused of having entered the room of a young lady, Miss White near Danville, on Monday night. The young lady was so badly frightened that she could give no description of the negro. but circum- stances pointed to Stover, and he was taken from the officers at Hartselle on Tuesday night as they were about to board a train to bring the negro to De- catur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

Not a case of sickness has proven fatal since June, the F deaths being from dis eases and troubles contracted before the inmates went to the home.
 After Gin Burners.
 Insurance Commissioner Julian and Deputy Commissioner A. c. Sexton are going out after the gin burners. It has been discovered that by a law put into the new code any length of time may be used after fire to begin an investiga- ton. instead of 4S hours. as under the old act, sos sthere is plenty of leeway for thorough investigation to be made. Just now fires in Hale, Clay Jackson and Con- ecuh counties are being looked into, and all the best efforts of the department are to be put forth to see that no man com mits offenses of this kind and gets away without punishment.
 Friday was given over to the children at the fair. and there were thousands of them. It is estimated that there were more people at the grounds on that day than ever assembled at a like occasion in Montgomery The afternoon was filled with entertainment, the athletic contests being one of the features, along with the automobile and other races. The general public did not seem to be concerned with the reports that there was lot of evil going on, taking the good times as they found them on the surface.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
MRS. CHAS. SCOTT
 PAINFULLY BURNED
IN A FIT OF UNcoNscloUsNEss SHE FALLS INTO A FIRE AND IS HORRIBLY BURNED BEFORE AS SISTANcE CAME TO HER.

Fort Payne, October 23.-(Special )-Mrs. Charles Scott, who lives about four miles from here, happened to a serious accident a few days ago. She has not been in good health for some time, and occasionally has spells in which she loses conscious ness On this afternoon her husband had stepped out of the house for few min utes and on returning found his wife lying on the floor with her head In the fire. One side of her face was almost burned away. While she Is suffering in tense pain it is thought she will recover, although she will be terribly disfigured. She is a daughter of Isaac Campbell of this place and was reared here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Marriage Announced.

Huntsville, October 4-(Special. .)-Cards have been issued by MT. and Mrs. Clar- ence Beasley for the marriage of their daughter, Hattie May Beasley, and Rob- ert P. Weeden. The marriage will be solemnized at the Beasley home near this city on the evening of November H. MT. Weeden is paying teller in the First Ma tional bank and is member of the city council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Illinois Central Inspection.

New Orleans, October &.-Resuming the annual inspections of the Illinois Central railroad system, which were interrupted last year by the Harriman-Fish contro versy for the control of the road party of directors and officials arrived here to- day. They included President J. T. Har- ahan of the Illinois Central, Cornelius Vanderbilt Charles A. Peabody. John w. Auchincloss, J. c. Shedd and Judge J. M. Dickinson. MT. Harahan said the inspection shows the railroad properties to be in satisfactory condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

Seaboard operates only through morning train via At lanta to Washington, Norfolk, Richmond, New York; hours quickest; elegant Pullmans and diners one night out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Torrey-The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Jane E. Torrey MT. and Mrs. w. H. Naff, MT. and Mrs. w. T. Burney and MT. and Mrs S. J. Darby are invited to attend the funeral of the first named, 22l4 Seventh avenue. Saturday afternoon, October "A, at 2:3o o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

lated. Sheriff Hood had an extra force of deputies on the grounds today and will have them tomorrow with orders to arrest and hold every man who is found to be in opposition to the statutes. It is not known who made complaint to the governor as he did not give out the names of his informers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Rirch-steeIe Case.

The controversy between Judge Thomas G. Jones and Judge Oscar Hundley over the right to name referees in the north ern district, had the attention of the Uni ted State court of appeals today. Jones, who holds that he is a judge of the north- ern as well as the middle district ap- pointed Alex Birch referee. Hundley, who, after failure to be confirmed, had been reappointed by President Roosevelt, appointed N. l.. Steele.
 Jones contended that he appointed Birch before Hundley qualified for the last ap- pointment, and, as he was judge of the district, the appointment of Steele later by Hundey, would not hold Both have submitted opinions in the courts and the outlook is that the fight will be one of the most interesting in the history of the state. Former Congressman s. J. Bowie and John P. Tillman of Birmingham rep resent Birch. Sterling Wood and former Chief Justice S. D. Weakley are Tor Steele.
 The contentin is that a judge is not judge until he qualities, and that he can do nothing of an official nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

Don't fail to attend the lief ferson County Mass Meeting at the City Hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
FaIkner Memorial.

The unveillng of tablet to the memory of Jefferson Manley FallSner at Mountain Creek Thursday was compliment to the man who did more than all others to es- tablish the home for Confederates which bears his name and is located on lands given by him for he.purpose. He spent his own fortune and as much money as he could get from others to get the home on it's feet, and when he died he was planning great things for the future of the institution.
 The work for the home was begun sev- eral years ago by Colonel Falkner, and was well established when at the session before the last one the legislature took 1t over for the state, appropriating for its keep Since then much has been done, until now it is a great institution and do- ing a great work. There are now IS inmates with 10 cottages main build- ing, water works and other conveniences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
In Bankruptcy.

Huntsville, october 24.-(Special.)-A pe- tition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the United States court today against Joseph E. VanValkenburgh, a well-known young hardware merchant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
STATE FAIR BILLS

Persons having bills against the Alabama State Fair, which have not already been filed, are requested to mail same at once. A statement to date where several invoices have been filed is also desired.
 GEO. T. BARNES, Secy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

sometime later. her little foot got sore between the toes. Being afraid 1t was salt rhesm, spoke to our doctor. He gave me a powder which dried 1t up, but soon after 1t broke out behind her ears. They cracked half way around and the humor spread up on to her head until, on several occasions, it was nearly half covered. The humor looked like . scald, very red with sticky, clear fluid coming from 1t. This occurred every year, I think it was toward the spring. I always bathed it with warm water and Cuticura Soap and applied Cuticura Ointment which never failed to heal 1t up. The last time it broke out was when she was six years old. It became so bad that I was discouraged. Then I procured bottle of Cuticura Resol- vent which soon cleared it out of her blood. continued the use of Cutioura Soap and Ointment with the Resolvent until she was perfectly we'll. She is now about eight years old and has never been troubled in the last two years. We also find Cutioura Resolvent good spring medicine and we are just giving the children Cuticura Resolvent Pills as a tonic. We do not think any one can praise Cut3quga Remedies too highly. Mrs. M. A. 4chwer3n, 674 Spring Wells Ave, Detroit, MSch., Feb. 2z, 18OS."
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
F R E N c H, SHRINER
 URNER'S
 Fine Shoes For Men OVERTON SHOE co.
Watch Sundays paper for Hotel Jefferson menu. Special 6 o'clock dinner. Price 75c.

If you wish to prevent the partition of Jefferson County, meet The Faithful at the City Hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

Don't buy Automobile In surance before examining AETNA'S policy. Geo. c. Oli- yer, Gen. Agt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
CH|LD'S DREADFUL SKIN TROUBLES
Had Sixty BoiIs when but Six Months 0Id-Was Annually Attacked by a Humor It Looked Red Like a ScaId and Spread Over Half Her
 Head-Both Troubles are Cured.
NO PRAISE TOO HIGH FOR
 THE CUTICURA REMEDIES
When my little Vivian was about six months old, her papa had a boil on

hlS fOreneaQ. At that time the child was covered with prickly heat and I suppose in scratch- ing it, her own head became infected for it broke out in boils, one after another. She had about sixty in all and I used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment which cured her of them entirely. Then,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

J. s. Conniff & Go. were last night awarded the contract for paving several thousand yards of additional sidewalks in the city. The bid was for STA cents per square yard, the company accepting in payment the city's 10-year interest bearing bonds No other bid for the work was received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24

On Sunday, October 25 being the nine- teenth Sunday after Trinity, the Rt. Rev. Charles M. Beckwith, D. D., will conse- crate the mission church of St. Mary the Virgin at Pell City. Service at Il a. m. and 330 D. m,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
Mr.. Aldrich Amends HIS Bill

There Is no doubt that Senator Aldrich
has made a tactical concession greatly
strengthening the chances OF the passage
of his financial bill by agreeing to the
elimination OF railroad bonds from the
classes Of securities acceptable as a basis
for emergency currency The adoption of
these bonds as currency basis was re-
garded by Mr. Aldrich as desirable in or
der to widen the foundation Of the pro-
posed issues. but 1t would have had the
incidental effect, which Mr.. AIdrich also
thought desirable, of enlarging the mar
ket for and enhancing the value OF rail-
road securities. Mr.. Aldrichs views on
the railroad bond provision have not met
with much approval in any quarter likely
20 have influence with members Of Con-
gress. while they have aroused strong
opposition within that body and through
out the country. II was a natural corol-
larry of that provision that the govern
ment should have means for ascertaining
the value of railroad bonds, and so Sena-
tor La Toilette and others suggested that
the Interstate Commerce Commission be
given authority to value the railroad
properties underlying bond issues offered
as security for currency. Mr.. Aldrich has
disposed of this troublesome proposition,
so far as his bill is concerned, by striking
out the railroad bond provision alto
getheF.
Mr. Aldrich has improved his bin also
by an amendment providing that no notes
shall be issued on any securities in excess
Of - Al
and he expects 10 report shortly an
amendment relating to bank reserves.
probably to meet the views of those Ser
ators who believe that reserves should be
strengthened. particularly in the case of
interior banks. Another amendment. that
restoring the 100000 limit on the retire
ment of bank notes based on United
States bonds. has less TO commend IL. It
would seem to be intended to propitiate
sentiment in favor OF more eurrencs, for
its effect would be to check defeton ar
ter an emergency issue had been fioated
1t is in contraveRtion of the recOmmenda-
ton OF Secretary Cortelyou's annual re-
port that the limitation on the retirement
of bank note circulation be left within the
discretion Of the Secretary in order to
prevent imitation of the currency after
the emergency requiring additional issues
has passed. To permit the prompt retire
ment of emergency issues no longer need
ed in the ordinary course of business
seems desirable, if not absolutely essen
tial to insure the safety OF outstanding
notes.
We judge that Mr.. Aldrich's conces-
sions have made the way OF his bill
easier in both houses. Evidently il Is go
ing to be the Aldrich bill or nothing. TO
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
Something Doing in the Campaign.

Whose reforms. policies. and tenets are
these that appear to be the winning AID
popular ones to-day. anyhow? 1t seems
all but impossible TO fix prior response
biIity anywhere beyond the pale Of doubt
or dispute.
Mr.. Bryan says they are his. Mr. Tom
Watson says they are his. Mr. Hearst
says they are his. while Mr. Roosevelt
certainly has them in his possession
which Is nine points in law. The one ex-
act and definite thing Is. they are not
Judge Alton B. Parker's! Mr. Taft may
inherit them. or. at least. have them
placed in his custody temporarily
Some one has rather wittily remarked
that the only platform question open 10
argument during the forthcoming cam
paign is. "Who said II first2" II is pre-
dicted. with some show OF reason, that
there will be very little difference be-
tween the platforms of the Republican
and the Democratic parties next time
The Democrats are apt to view with
alarm in pretty much the same direction
as the Republicans; likewise point with
pride.
While this is true. however, it is by no
means 10 be taken as indicating that the
forthcoming campaign will lack for red
fire and skyrockets. Indeed. we look for
one Of the most exciting and iercely con-
tested elections ever known in the coun-
try The party that can convince the
people that il will get results from an
enforcement and an enactment OF its
platform promises and pledges will be
the party that viii appeal to the people
We incline 10 think the country will de-
mand Of the Republicans that they show
their record OF achievement during the
past few years. 1t will not be enough tc
say that the Republican party has advo-
Gated this or that: It must show what II
has done. Willingness, or professed will.
ingness, tc do this. that. or the other VIII
not be accepted as palliating or excusing
failure TO do II. If the Democracy car
show that the Republican party has &C.
complished no real or lasting reforms. II
Will Gust that party from power. provided
II is also able TO convince the country
that through the Democracy alone may
these reforms honestly be expected. Tc
say the least OF it. the Republican party
will have to fight a defensive warfare. in
many respects. with by no means certain
victory awaiting it-unless Theodore
Roosevelt again head the ticket.
On the whole. we think there viii be
plenty Of entertainment when the bal
opens in earnest There is a warm time
ahead. or we are no prophet.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19

tration, and contemplating complete
obliteration OF the civilian Secretary OF
the Navy. No head OF the Navy Depart
ment should be expected TO approve such
a proposition. The present system is
good enough If it is properly admins
tered. and that may be done with Wig
orous head of the Navy Department, who
shall be firm. and compel that co-ordi-
nation of bureaus which IS necessary in
every big commercial, as well as govern
mental institution.
Senator Hale, the chairman Of the Sen
ate Naval Committee. Is. with reason,
against the continuance OF the general
board, which exists without the authority
OF law. and which has undertaken TO IT.
self the performance OF important duties,
some OF them in the form of interference
with the bureau functions. Naval per-
sonnel legislation is, therefore. destined
to be confined by the influence OF such
men as Senator Hale and Senator Till
man, TO that which does away with the
naval general board. There will be no
additional Assistant Secretary of the
Navy 10 look after technical affairs. and
there win be no buretu of design or naval
general staff The bureaus are sufficient
for all the technical and administrative
work devolving upon the subordinates OF
the Secretary Of the Navy. The sooner
the Navy Department gets down 10 busi-
ness and prohibits the dissension, which
attracts unfavorable attention TO the
service and impairs public confidence in
naval personnel, the better for the United
States navy.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
The Completed Naval Investigation.

There will be keen disappointment
among the ''recalcitrants'' of the naval
commissioned personnel over the intima-
ton that the Senate Naval Committee
will conduct no more hearings on alleged
defects in naval design, construction. and
equipment and naval administrative re-
organization. That part Of the inquiry
which relates TO the material has not
been Illuminating in a way which need
give the critics any hope thar Mr. Hale
and his associates on the committee will
find it possible to indorse the attacks
There are defects. IL is true. but they are
minor, and the ships in commission are
making as good a record Cor themselves
as any foreign ships. In fact. the vessels
Of the Atlantic feet are engaged in a
demonstration of efficiency which is
equally creditable to the designers of
those vessels and the officers and men
who are taking them on the unprece-
dented voyage around the world
When II comes TO reforming the naval
organization, the subject is one which
does not easily lend itself to specification.
The relief has been suggested in various
forms more or less seeking to do violence
to the existing system Of bureau admins
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
PRESIDENT AND SENATE.
Mr.. TIIlman Rudely Unveiled Facts
as TO Their Relations.

Prom the New York Evening Post
Senator Tillman merely drew away with
hts rough hand the curtain which polite
ness had kept hanging before the disa-
greeable facts. What these are. every
body who goes to Washington and keeps
his eyes and ears open. is in no doubt.
The bitterest language is used on both
sides. Republican Senators speak with
an indignation almost comic. so intense
yet carefully confidential is it, about the
course and speeches and messages Of the
President. He, on his part. gives them
the benefit OF his unbridled tongue His
epigrams about the most venerated OF
them. his arraignmen. OF them by name,
hts reckless attribution OF sinister mo-
tives 10 them-all this is retailed about
Washington as the common gossip OF the
day There was an old story about q
Senator once going 20 President Cleveland,
TO Ssk in a grieved tone If it We're true
that he had said a certain member OF the
Senate ought to be hung The question
to put to President Rooseelt would be
what members OF the Senate-or the Su-
preme Court-he would leave unhung.