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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
NEW BUILDING FOR
 PUBLISHING HOUSE
CONGREGATIONAL METHODlSTS WILL ERECT NEW STRUCTURE. CANDIDATE FAILS TO PAY AS BASEMENT FEE.

Atlanta, May 4.-(Special.)-It was announced here tonight that the Con- gregational Methodist publishing house would in the near future begin the erection of $5O,000 building, the pres ent quarters being too small. Plans will be made by architects beginning today and the final arrangements com pleted when the stockholders meet in annual session.
 R. H. Buchanan, who some time ago announced for the railroad commission, opposing Fuller Galloway, was today notified by Chairman Miller that his assessment fee had not reached that office in time and that he was out of the race. Mir Buchanan was in Com merce on Friday and mailed check on that day to Chairman Miller, but it did not reach the office of the eXecu- tive committee in time. MT. Buchanan promises to take further action in the matter in an attempt to force his name on the list of candidates.
 Jack Pierce, who last night killed Jim Huff is still on the free list, hay ing been seen early this morning about 20 miles from Atlanta hot-footing it to unknown parts. His family is anx- ious for him to return and stand trial, alleging his act to be in elf-defense. It is stated that the friendship be- tween Huff and Pierce began to wane after the marriage of Huff, Pierce hay ing been a friend of Mrs. Huff before that ceremony.
 George Halsey, once a member of the local union, who is now in charge of the printing for the canal commission in Panama, for the speaker yesterday at the monthly meeting of the Atlanta Typograph ical union, at which time delegates to conventions in Boston and in Macon were nominated. Election occurs May 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
LAUDERDALE HAS
 AN EVENTFUL DAY Nearly Two Thousand People
 Attend May Meeting
FOOT WASHING OMITTED
AlI-Day Singing and Monster Basket Dinner Draw Large Crowds at
 Stony Point Church-The
 Union Revival Begins. es,

Florence, May 4.-(Special. )-Y esterday was a great day in Lauderdale county. thousands of people gathering for the various conventions and May meeting. At Second Creek, north of Lexington, the Primitive Baptists held their May meet ing, which was attended by from 15O0 to 2OoO people, including many Florentines. The customary public foot-washing was omitted but there were two sermons and tremendous basket dinner on the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05

At Stony Point church, six miles north of Florence, the Lauderdale county sing ing convention was held with about 600 delegates present This organization has a large membership all over the county and under the leadership of the presi- dent w. II. Quillen. is doing excellent work. A sermon was preached in the morning by the Rev. William Behel and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Pleased With Rome.

Rome, May 4.-Prince Helie de Sagan and Madame Gould and party left here today ostensibly for Florence. From where, it is thought they are gonig to Milan. Both the Prince and Madame Gould expressed themselves as delighted with their visit in Rome, because they had not been the object of public curi- osity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Second FIotilIa Arrives.

Santa Cruz, Cal, May i4.-The second torpedo boat flotilla commanded by Lieu tenant Commander Cone, which left San Pedro yesterday, arrived here this after noon, the Whipple Qlagshp), the Truxton, the Hull the Lawrence, and the Hop- kins and the Stewart comprise the flo tilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Steamers Collide.

New Orleans. May 1.-The freight steamers AIonadnock and Progresso CO., lded today at the mouth of the Mississ- ippi, but the damage was slight. The Monadnock is a British vessel from Port Ingls, and the Progresso, of Norweigan register, from Havana. Both were bound i,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Brazil at Peace.

Rio de Janeiro, May IA message from President Penna was presented to the Brazilian congress today. He says the relations of brazil are cordial with almost every foreign country. This state- ment is interpreted as practically exclud- ing the Argentine and possibly Peru from the number of powers enjoying good rela- tions with Brazil Congress opened yes- terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Art Collection Sold.

London. May 1.-The art collection of the late Marchioness Conyngham was sold at auction at Christies today. Among the sverware, a James I. rosewater ewer and dish with the London hallmark of 16lS, weighing 90 ounces, realized 4000 guineas. A similar specimen is In Windsor castle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05

the afternoon, following a bountiful bas- ket dinner, was devoted to singing. Among the crowd were about 100 Florentines.
 A great religious revival was inaugural cd in Florence yesterday in which all Protestant denominations are uniting. The revival is being conducted by the Rev. J. o. Hanes of Birmingham, state evan- gelist for the Methodist church and Thom- as c. Maxim is in charge of the singing. The first meeting in the City park was held last night and attended by great throng. Benches have been built, but the seating capacity was not great enough to accommodate the crowd and many were standing. The meeting will continue three weeks with services in the afternoon at the First Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Nioht Riders in North Carolina.

Winston- Salem, N C., May 4.-Night riders last night destroyed the tobacco plant beds of F. o. Fishel, a prominent farmer of Friedberg, in Davidson county. This is the first time that night riders have operated in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
At East Lake.

East Lake will open Thursday night with an immense fireworks display and a splendid aerial attraction, which will be free. The large improvements are pro- gressing rapidly and one by one the man agement is planning other amusements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Radioaraph Station.

Rio de Janeiro, May 4.-The government has decided to install raidograph sta- tion on the island of Fernadino de Nor onh, 125 miles of the eastern extremity of Brazil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
FOR SALE

Needing money to make street improvements will sell at bargains few lots in Phelan's addition. w. B. Leedy 6 Co.,, Agents Phelan Estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
TWO MORE DIE AS
 RESULT OF STORM Virgil Hunter and John Hill the
 Last Victims REBUILDING IS HAMMERED Material Is Scarce, But Work Is Pro- gressing Moderately Well at Albert
 viIe-EIliott Park Is
 Formally Opened.
REBUILDING IS HAMMERED

Gadsden, May -(Special)-Virgil Hun ter and John Hill, two of the Albert vile sufferers. both about 50 years old, succumbed to their injuries since Sat urday. Hunter died Saturday evening and Hill on Sunday morning. Hunter was known to be fatally hurt, but Hill was in fair way to recovery when blood poisoning set in and caused his speedy demise.
 The hospital in the college has now been abandoned and the injured are being cared for in private homes.
 Work on rebuilding is being pushed as rapidly as the short supply of building materials will permit. All labor is now being paid for and there is more avail- able than can be employed because of the lack of lumber .and shingles neees- sary to prosecute the reconstruction work.
 The opening of the Elliott park by the street railway company yesterday brought out several thousand people from the three cities The oay was perfect and host of the urban dwellers took ad- vantage of the opportunity to get into the country.
 A fine pavilion has been erected by the management and summer amusements of all kinds will be regularly provided A home-talent opera will be the first thing to hold down the boards. Roller skating is also one of the attractions and the firemens band of this city has been regularly engaged for the season, so that music will not be lacking on all occa- eippc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05

After typhoid fever, pneumonia and other prostratng diseases, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
Weston Is Mayor.

Sheffield. May 4.-(Special)-The muni- cipal election in Sheffield resulted in the election of w. R. Weston for Mayor over Sam C. Cooke by four votes out of 343 cast. There was a close race in every ward for aldermen, all being reelected except in the Fifth. The aldermen are: Buck Williams, J. B. Pippin, H. D. Cos per, Bruce Lemay, J. D. Grismore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05

Ads illustrated with good cuts arc trade winners-The GawK makes good cuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-05
To Try Doctors.
New Sons Camp..

Commander A. c. Sexton of the Ala bama division, United Sons of Confed- crate Veterans, put in a camp at Tus- kegee Saturday with 37 members. E. R. Alexander is commandant and G. c. Thompson adjutant. The camp was named G. c. Abercrombie, in memory of a man who took soldiers from Mac on county to Lees army and later be- came noted colonel. Camps will soon be formed at Hefiin. Ensley, Bessemer and Midway.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
WORK HIM FOR 500.
Two Unknown Italians Get Easy

That Michael Gartano Of 4 Factory
street was the victim Of a confidence
game to the extent OF 800, was re-
ported to the police Yesterday Gartano
met two unknown italians, ono of
whom displayed a roll IN which he said
was $1,000 which he had collected from
the trolley az damages for his brothers
death Then he proposed to Gartana
that II tho latter had 500 they should
put In 500 each ana work together
Gartana took his 800 from tho bank
and gave It 10 tho stranger who put It
in the roll which he had shown him
The stranger turned his back for a mo-
ment after fumbling with his shirt and
then handed Michael back q bundle of
about ,hv proper size done up in a
handkerchief
Shortly afterwards the pair left
Michael standing on q street corner
calm in the superstition that he was
holding the stakes amounting TO s2.1oo.
while they went into a nearby store to
buy some cigarettes before continuing
the Journey down to Pcpc's.
Michael hasn't seen them since. When
he woke mp and undid the bundle he
found Il w1s Just roll Of old paper
Then he ran TO police headquarters
and talked It over with capt Dunn,
whose men are looking for Mlchaels
two friends.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
JURY GOES HOME
Kodner Case Ends, But Jury is
Not to be Locked Up
Till Morning
JUDGE IS CONSIDERABLE
Bronson Case Continues, With No END
In Slght--Othcr Court
News.

Judge Rorahack has tho reputation
ot being one Of the most considerable
judges on the Connecticut superior
court bench Again when he was here
recently he showed the same tendency
both in his dealings with counsel and
with the witnesses. During the pro-
ccedlngs Of the Kodner trial before
Judge Wheeler yesterday that Judge
showed he had some Of the Same pleas
Ing qualities, 1t seems that on the
night before Tuesday, the jury in the
case had been dismissed 50 late IN the
afternoon that many Of them missed
their trains TO their rural homes and
some at least were as late as 10 O'Clock
IN reaching thelr homes.
The Kodner case was taken out Of
the hands Of counsel shortly after 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon, at which
time Attorney Fitzgerald finished tic
closing argument for the plaintiff The
Judge at once proceeded with his
charge to the jury which was a very
fair one, In 1t he laid some emphas-
Is upon 4 claim made by the defend
ant Consolidated Railroad company
that more stress should he given any
positive evidence Of witnesses that had
sworn they did hear the motorman Of
the car whiah struck the plaintiff ring
his bell than On any negative evidence
that tho ben VAS not heard
The jury went out at about as.
They had only been out Of the cour
room for about ten minutes when
Judge Wheeler called them IN again
land said ho had heard how they had
lost their trains the NIGHT before and
fer that reason he was going TO excuse
them from further elaboration in tho
case til $50 this morning when they
win be locked UP to consider their
| verdict.
Tho suit Of Harry Kodner against the
Consolidated Railway Co, Is for $1,000
damages for injuries received Kodner
was driving north on Mea low street,
on May 9Th. last, when his team was
struck by car which came up behind
4 Il and he was thrown out and hurt,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

Tho Bronson ease against the New
Haven County National Bank and
against tho Mechanics National Bank
vas continued before Judge Shumway
Yesterday Tho court room was again
filled with hank ledgers The end Of
The case is not yet In siglt. ono Of
Tho counsel said yesterday that he
thought $4,000 would be the amount IN
question IN the case. The facts Of the
suit have been number If times II
this paper
Yesterday Laurence K Dristomb
was on the stand lie went over tic
old accounts or the Whee'cr company
and testified as to his findings. y. VI.
White, formerly secretary Of ho con-
pany was also on tho stand Mos; of
the day was spent IN HOMOGENEOUS re1d-
nge and checkngs Of items IN the
many accounts and monster ledger
books The usual sWasm Of EXPRESS
men were on hand at o'rlpcE ~ Gait
tho books cway for safe Ee"ping ever
night, Senator Judson was qgan
present In legal capacity
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
Mrs. Catherine Mckenzie.

The funeral of Mrs Catherine Me-
ien2lc, widow OF James Mckenzie,
who died Sunday was held from her
late residence ,2S2 orchard street yes-
terday morning.
A solemn requiem mass was cele-
bratod at st. Mary's church at $3.50
O'Clock, at which Rev. E, j. Farmer Of
debated as celcbrant, Rev. Father Col
bert as deacon and Rev Father Mack
In as sub-dedcon, Rev. Father Coylc,
pastor Of st. Johns church, was also
present.
Mrs. Mckenzie was for many years
i devout and much respected member
81 st. Johns parish, and leaves be-
sides her immediate family, a large
circle Of friends to mourn her death.
She Is survived by three daughters,
Mre Edward NJ. Foley Mrs. James J,
Moran Miss Anna Mckenzie and one
Son, James H. Mckenzie,
She also leaves a sister, Mrs Edward
O'Mcara Of this city.
st the conclusion OF the church SCR
vices, prayers were offered at the
burial III the family plot In St. Ber-
nard's cemetery.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
Tetrnnli Cnsc NcNt.

As soon as this case IS finished the
case Of Frank Tetrault vs. the Consoli-
dated Railway Go. and the Smedley Co
viii come MP for trial before Judge
Wheeler and jury.
The action is To recover damages for
injuries received by the plaintiff who
on last Labor Day was standing N the
running board Of n car bound for Saw
IN Rock. The car was turning down
Meadow street from Church when it
collded with a Smedlcy CO.'S truck,
crushing the plaintiffs foot Fitzgerald
ma Walsh are the counsel for the
plamtIfr ana H. y, Blydcnbureh for
the Smcdley Go.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

The suit Of Michael Barlet'a ageirst
the san Antonio society was IN h'nl
before Judge Wolfe and Jury IN The
court Of common pleas Yesterday. [. IS
an action 10 recover $3.50 damages.
originally the claim against the So
ciety was held by Mrs Annie Mongelo
whose husband Franrise, was mem
Dor Of the society She assigned the
claim to Barletta
Francisco Mongelo was expelled from
the society for non payment Of dues
The plaintiff claims that he was sick
at the time and should have bccn paid
sick benefits ana that the eocicty also
owes Insurance on Moneelos death.
Tho case was not ended.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
Candy Men IN Trouble.

'As a result Of repeated complaints
Of the operations of group Of candy
podlcrs who hang around tho High
school buildings at reccse every day
and do a thriving business, Carmlne
Parcili, John Duuclicff. Iassor Las
hofr and George Ohmancscam, four Of
these candy pedlore were arrested by
Detectives Healcy and Ledwith and
were before the city court yesterday.
They were all rcmanded untll April .,
In the custody of the probation officer.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
PIANO trIh On HIS LEG.

Patrick shay of 40 Wooster street
who Is employed at Freight House B,
at the Water street yards, suffered a
painful injury Yesterday when piano
fell upon his leg shay is resting com.
fortlbly and the physician, Or White
more, states that no bones are broken,
hut the limb Is in bad shape from be-
ing crushed and bruised
II was while doing his usual work
in handling heavy freight that Mr..
shay was injured He was taken to the
DOCTORS Office in n 7nck owned by
George Earl and later went home.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

Charles Stratton arrested for short
changing Joseph NJ. Jacobs, College
street druggist, was given a contlnu-
ance until to-day IN tho police court
yesterday. STATIONS alleged game Is
ono that has been worked on several
local business men recently It con
sists Of presenting bin Of large de-
nomination for change and then CON
fusing the stplckcnpcr In the count.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
OBITUARY NOTES


Frederick II, Kendrck, teamster
died at the New Haven hospital yes
terday afternoon after d short Illness
lie was years Of age and leaves
wife, Funeral services VIII be held
from his late residence, II George
street, Saturday morning at $50 o'clock
and from ST. Mays church at .
o'clock, where a requiem high mass
viii be celebrated.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

yestigation by County Health Officer
Hoadley, following complaint to the
state medical board by several local
He Is held on two counts one on
of Mrs Goldberg, wife OF a
George street confectionery and a see
ond on complaint of Bessie Mitgog,
In his possession when searched Tues
day, were found contracts with sever
al wcll-known Hebrews agreeing to
cure them Of certain diseases for $3.50
within d specified time or forfeit all
nav,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
WOMAN svlcNs TO glory.

Though lowering between life and
death al Grace hospital Miss Elizabeth
Miller, the young colored woman
brought there from Ansona Last week
with a bullet wound through her side,
still sticks to her story that the shoot
Ing was accidental, though the coroner
and surgeons declare It impossible,
Coroner Mix has made several visits
to her at the hosplt0l IN vain effort
to gain a more likely story and he
again questioned her late this after
noon,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

OF tho five delegates appointed by
Bishop Brewster to attend the Pan
Anglican council at London, June 15-
a. two are from this city, Roy, Dr
c. Brinlcy Morgan Of Christ church
and Rev j. DcWolf Perry IT,, u St
Paul's. Roy. Arthur J, Gammack Of
Christ church, West Haven will also
attend The other two delegates are
Rcv. DR., William H. Lewis Of st.
Johns. Bridgeport, and Rev, r. w.
Hartman of Windsor.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
TAX COLLECTIONS S44,299.
That Amount Came In During Month
of March.

The total amount of cash that was
collected during March In taxes by COL
lector Francis G., Anthony, was A4'-
2So.Ss, and of this amount Sl1,T190 Is
for back taxes. on the 1907 tax list $780,
2S6si was paid during the month ana
S2,32114 was on miscellaneous accounts
Tax Collector Anthony has caused
900 liens to be filed upon property all
over the city, the owners Of which have
failed to pay their taxes to the city.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
GRASS FIRE CALLs ENGINES

Despite the rains that have descend
cd with moro than agreeable copous-
ness on the regions hereabout grass In
enough yesterday afternoon to catch
fire and thereby hangs fire call. II
came from box Sc shortly after 2
o'clock There was no damage done.
however as tho lawn was soon soaked
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
MRS. LEVI r. SHOWS GUEST


Mrs. Jonet Mckenzie Hill editor Of
the Boston Cooking Magazine, who is
TO lecture before the New Haven Moth
ers club in Foy auditorium at 8
o'clock Friday afternoon, win be on
tcrtained during her stay in town by
Mrs Levi I SNOW, 136 Sherman ave-
nue..
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
FEW NEW TAGS TAKEN.

There was not much of run on
the new dog tags In the town clerks
office Yesterday the first day Of the
issuance Of the new triangular tags.
About a dozen were the limit for the
DAY. 'fhe dog owners have untll May
1 to obtain the new licenses and tags.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

A Yale bulletin Of yesterday sched
ules twenty-seven graduate courses Of
q character adapted for the training
of the students in practical business
The courses include banking, inaur-
ancc, general business, commercial
law and commercial forestry
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

Funeral services FOR the late Mrs.
Bridget quinn will be held from 9S
Pine street this afternoon at $50
o'clock Intermcnt will be In Westyille
cemetery.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

Charming little pncushlons arc made
Of small flowers Of ribbon which are
painted and put on round pieces Of
silk covered cardboard.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

Most useful are clothes bags open at
the bottom as we'll as at the top, In
stead Of turning the bag inside out the
bottom Is unbuttoncd.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

Tho fifth Lontcn meeting Of the
Woman's Homo Missionary socicty
will meet at the Westyille Episcopal
church, tomorrow Tho ladies viii
meet to sew for tho missionary boxes
at 1880 n. m. Luncheon ut 12:30;
price ! cents. to be followed 10y a
program at 145 y. m. when Rev
Ben Wyland will speak on Planting
the Church on tho Frontier"
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

At 3 o'clock, this afternoon par
ents' meeting will he held In tho kin
dcrgarten of the Winchester school.
Miss Mary Cassidy a teacher in that
school, will discuss paper on the
subject Of Incentives to Right Con-
duct" Music will be provided by pu-
pills from the school
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

The now embroidered swisses are OK
quislte whether they cost a little or
are very expensive. The plain dot ney-
or loses favor, but there are charming
designs of plain, fine lines at rather
wide intervals, with waving floral
bands of tiny flowers in between,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

Tho Ladies' auxiliary, division -.
A, o. H., held It's regular meeting
last night. in Knights Of Columbus
hall, Chapel street
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02
UMAN~Av--->
BRIEF MENTION.

High water to-day at 1853 p. m.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

There is a great variety In the neck
wear Of tho moment and even with the
lingerie waist without which so many
women feel that life is impossible, col-
lars and ties arc now required to give
the desired finish around the neck. The
turn down embroidered collar Is all
prevailing and is worn with all kinds
Of waists. There is endless variety In
these collars. some are Of the finest
sheerest linen lawn, with most cx-
qisite embroidery, and edged with nnr-
row valeneiennes lace, and where tho
edges meet in front there Is a tic or
stiff bow, the daintiest thing imagin-
able
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-02

The Howe and Stetson company will
have n sale Of curtains, starting to-
day the values IN which have not been
seen before in this city. Imported
handmade French curtains. made up
by people who arc artists in curtain
making and finishing, Tho assortment
includes real antique lace, real Ara
blan lace, dainty Brussels net, aud
Marie Antolnette curtains IN inllvid-
ual styles. an importers surplus stock
at 1-3 off the regular price, This OPP
portunity comes to you just at the
right time.