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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
INVITATION SENT
 TO THE ENGINEERS
BIRMINGHAM'S ADVANTAGES SET FORTH FOR RBENEFlT OF EN- CINE DRIVERs-uRGED TO COME HERE IN 1910.

The Commercial club is addressing let ters to the 75O divisions of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers appealing Tor the convention of 1910. If secured the convention will bring 5000 delegates to Bir- ningham who will remain three weeks in session. It is the protective organization of the engineers of the United States and Canada, one of the most important or ganzations in the world.
 The letter-head prepared by the local civsion committee reads like this:
 Birmingham is the Pittsburg of the South-produces pig iron cheaper than any other district on the earth. This is q city of opportunities.
 "It is a city where everyone is busy, all of us working together, and the only man not considered respectable is the shirker.
 Your brothers of the southland ask you to come-the business men ask you to come-the captains of industry invite you to come and see this marvellous bee hive of industry.
 Come down where the magnolia $ bloomr'
 Here is the letter which sets forth the claims of Birmingham for the plum: To the Officers and Members of Divi- sions of Brotherhood Locomotive En- gineers Through the United States, Mexico and Canada.
 Dear Brothers Birmingham, Alabama, ntr Alabama. as you well know, has evec had convention oI the Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers, and we, as Broth- erhood men of the south are very anxious that the Brotherhood Locomotive En- gneers convention should meet in Bir- mngham, Ala, in 1910.
 We believe it would be a great benefit to the Brotherhood through the south. We to not want this meeting because you ex- lend large sums of money. We have pienty of money ourselves in this grand old state. We will do everything in our rower to make your stay and meet one Of brotherly love and happiness.
 Some of the older members perhaps will remember that at one time Birming- ham had the convention won, but Virginia appealed to us so strongly at that time we gave way and let her have it under the promise that If we ever needed or wanted the convention again that they would help us.
 We appeal to all of you to give us the grand old convention one time in the his- tory of the Brotherhood. We again ap- peal to you to please instruct your dele gates to devote their work to Birming- ham, and if we succeed we will extend to you the right hand of hospitality with all the warmth and cordiality of which we are capable.
 Hoping you will do as we have sug- gested. we are, fraternally yours,
 T. S. POUNDS,
 CHARLEY HALL,
 POLLY" FEATHERSTONE,
 J. E. RYAN,
 Birmingham Delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
C0mnue1 ciaI Club To Boem
 PY0ject For Nev Building

In the discussion it was brought out that it would be an invaluable advertisement to the city to boast home for the eom- mereial body which represents the inter- ests of all the business men. The valus to the club. both in standing and con- venience was not forgotten, and when the financial stringency'' happened to be mentioned the quick reply was that nothing better could be found to illustrate the recuperative powers of Birmingham The business men in the committee were of the opinion that now, while building material and labor are at the lowest point is the best time for action.
 The spirit displayed would seem to mean that within few months work will begin on an up-to-date Commercial club building, probably large enough to serve as an office building well.
 The present rented rooms are consid- cred to be lacking in all conveniences and entirely inappropriate to such an important active organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
WILL FORM NEW CLUB.
Younger Members of St. PauI's Parish
 To Form Social Organization.

Quite an enthusiastic meeting was held in St. Paul's gymnasium last night by about 30 of the younger members of the parish to organize a Social club. The following officers were elected. William M. Fex, president; Miss Ella Cahalan, secretary; James Flemming, treasurer.
 Advisory board to president A. R. Hoehn, Laslie Gohegan, James Elem ming Miss Lydia McArdle, Miss Eliza beth Cahalan. Miss Gertrude Burke.
 Membership committee. Emmett Mo. Geever, Thomas Cogbill, Ryan Mullane, Miss Katheleen McGeever, Miss Annie Boggan, Miss Ella Cahalan.
 Next Tuesday night they will hold the next meeting and name for the club will be selected and other impor- tant business relative to the clubs future welfare transacted. A large at- tendance is looked for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
MINNESOTA MAN CAUGHT:
 IS WANTED FOR FORGERY

The following telegram was received yesterday by Chief Bodeker from Sheriff E. H. Vine of Rochester, Mnn.: Arrest and hold F. A. Lloyd, alias E. Roberts, at Morris hotel, your city. Age 2S, weight 15S height 5 feet inches. Has two dogs, one Irish terrier and other small brown spaniel. Has been indicted. Have bench warrant for arrest, charge obtaining money by fraudulent check. Will come at once with papers. If there, wire an- swer."
 Immediately upon the receipt of the above telegram Chief Bodeker put Detec lives Cole and Disheroon on the case, and upon going to the Morris they found that Lloyd was receiving his mail there but was stopping at the Birmingham. The de- tectives found the man in his room at the Birmingham later and the authorities in Minnesota were wired to come for Lloyd at once and bring acquisition papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

Upon his arrest Lloyd told Chief Bode- ker that he desired to make statement, but last night when he was given an aud fence he would tell nothing. The first thing after his arrest he asked the chief rather anXiously if his dogs were all right. The only definite answer received from the man was that his home was in San Francisco. He was indifferent to questions of ''hoW long since he left Rochester and what his real name was' He only stated that somebody was trying to duplicate him in some thing"
 In Lloyds room at the hotel two suit cases were found. One was locked and no key to it could be found Lloyd de- nied the ownership of this suit case, but would not tell who was the owner. In his possession several checks were also found. Their validity is as yet matter of conjecture. Lloyd is an intelligent looking young man and is very wiry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
At the Bijou.

The Bijou is offering a good play this week with an attractive star in the per- son of Fiske O'Hara, the Irish singor
 MT. O'Hara's play is called Dion O'Dare," and it is pretty love story with the scenes laid in ireland. The scenic artists and stage carpenters have surpassed .helr usual efforts in provid- ing charming scenic effects for the pl... MT. O'Hara is an actor of pleasing per- sonality and he has a tenor voice that is heard to advantage in severl new songs that are destined to become popular. The supporting company is very good. The rsual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
cHICASAU IS LAUNCHED.
Army Steamer Is Christened By Little
 Miss Foreman.

Montgomery, March 24.-A special to the Advertiser from Pensacola says:
 The army steamer Chicasau was launch ed at the Pensacola navy yards at noon today. Little Miss Lilliam Foreman christened the vessel.
 The Chicasau was constructed at ths Pensacola navy yards for use of tho engineering department of the army and is to be used by the officer in charge of the Notifications and inn provement work at Mobile bay. She, will be ready for service within 90 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Wood Invited To San Francisco.

Sterling A. Wood, president of the Commercial club, has received the following invitation to an event of na- tional importance:
 You are respectfully invited to att tend the festivities in honor of the of ficers and men of the American fleet, which will assemble in the Bay of San Francisco on arrival during the month of May, 1908. EDWARD ROBERTSON TAYLOR, Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco.
 JAMES D. PHELAN,
 Chairman Official Committee for Reception of Fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Charged With Passing "oueer' Money.

United States Commissioner R. $. Watts gave Louis Miles, a negro charged with passing counterfeit money, a hear ing yesterday and bound him over to the federal grand jury in the sum of s30o. Miles is alleged to have passed several counterfeit dollars in Bessemer during the first part of March. He was apprehended by the Bessemer police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Mrs. LesIie-carter In "zaza.v

Mrs. Leslie Carter Americas foremost actress, will present Paul Berton's play, "Zaza at the Jefferson theatre Satur- day night. March 2S. Mrs Carter i, constantly referred to as the "Ameri- can Bernhardt," and with reason for this great actress is the one artist that this country has produced who is pos ses sed of great natural dramatic ability, we'll as that intangible theatric de- sideratum temperament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Hattie Williams Comina.

Charles Frohman will present Miss Hat- tie Williams in the dainty musical play, "The Little Cherub," at the Jefferson theatre. Monday, March 3o The book of this play is by Owen Hall and the music by Ivan Caryll, who wrote ''rhe Gaiety Girl," "The Country Girl" and other mu- sieal successes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
John Drew In My Wife,

The play in which John Drew will be seen at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night is comedy called My Wife, It is from the French original by Gavault and Charnay and the English version is by Michael Morton. It Is a brilliant. sparkling, highly amusing piece and the leading character gives MT. Drew the fin- est opportunities for his high class com edy methods he has enjoyed in many seasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Wallace Comes To Birmingham.

Sheffield, March (Special.)-T office of timekeeper of the Northern Alabama railroad has been moved to Birmingham, the change going into effect today. The change affects only one man, and T. F. Wallace left yesterday afternoon to re- sume his duties as timekeeper in Bir- minghan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
Pocketbook Snatched By Negro.

Mrs. Knight, whose home is at 9O5 South Nineteenth street had her pocket book snatched from her by a negro yes terday afternoon. Mrs. Knight states that the pocketbook contained between $S and $10 and several articles of value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
My
 Years Expense

Are you an economical housekeeper? If you are, you should have My Years Expense" to keep track of what you spend, and how you spend it. If not, you should commence now and keep an accurata list of expenditures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
An
 Insurance Record

Suppose your house should burn down. Could you give the Insurance Company an accurate inventory of what you had? Wouldn't you forget about one-third and thus lose insurance for that portion of your furniture? We sell insur- ance records that prevent just such a loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington. March 24-F'orecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday, with variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-25

Birmingham, March "A. p. m.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15
Was Charged With Sending
might Rider" Letters 4
Through The Mails.
THREATENS VIOLENCE.
Warrant Issued on Informa-
ton Furnished by Louis
Dawson, Colored,

Robert Wood, a young farmer
near Church Hill, was arrested We'd
nesday afternoon on a charge of
sending threatening letters to ne
gro man named Louis Dawson, sign
ed might Riders" The last of the
letters was received by Dawson We'd
nesday, and was followed by the
arrest of the young man. Deputy
Sheriff Jewell Smith served the war
rant and Wood came to town Thurs
day morning and arranged bond in
the sum of $500 to appear for trial
Monday. r. M. Anderson, in whose
store Wood formerly held posi-
ton, went on his bond.
Louis Dawson and Henry Giles,
colored tenants on the Hooper place
owned by H. D. Wallace, have re-
ceived two or more letters each or
dering them to move, under threats
of violence. The letter to Dawson
stated that it was the last warning
and if he wanted to save his hide he
would have to "skiddoo." When
this letter was compared with others
received = by Dawson and Giles
the handwriting was found to be
the same. All of the letters were
signed Might Riders"
The arrest was made under sub
section 6 of the Kuklux act and the
penalty is fine Of 500 to $500 and
Imprisonment from 8 to II months
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15
AGED 70.
w. W. Stinnett Died at
Slayden, Tenn, Thursday.

The announcement of the death of
Mr.. W. w. Stinnett Thursday was a
great shock to Mrs. B. F. McClaid,
one Of the daughters of the deceas-
ed. He had been making his home
near Mr.. McClaid, City Engineer,
but went to Slayden, Tenn, a short
time since. He had an attack of
heart trouble and breathed his last
a few minutes after. One son and
four daughters survive him. He
was 70 years of age and was strong
factor in breaking up Ku Kluxism in
Kentucky while serving a term as
sheriff of Todd county. He was
member of the Baptist church.
The remains arrived here Thu. j.
day night. Funeral services were
held at the residence of Mr.. McClaid
yesterday morning, conducted by
DIR. M. A. Jenkens. Interment was
in Riverside Cemetery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15
SHOT HIMSELF.
Former Hopkinsville Boy In
sisted On Suicide.

At Central City, where he and his
young wife had been living, Ed
Boyd made an attempt to kill him
self this week.
He married Miss Mamie Morris,
of this city, last year. He was a son
of Ben c. Boyd, formerly a farmer
in this county, but who moved to
the city and took the position of
buyer for one of the large tobacco
re-handlers of this city about twelve
years ago. Ed was q small boy at
the time and grew up here and soon
became an expert in handling the
weed.
Having been in i'll health for some
time young Boyd's wife became ap-
prehensive that her husband would
attempt self-destruction and sue
ceeded in getting possession Of his
pistol and locked it up in a trunk.
Shrewdly ascertaining where his
weapon had been put, the husband
broke open the trunk and get his
weapon and shot himself in the head
before his wife could force the door.
There are no hopesof the unfortun-
ate young man recovering.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15
A BIG EVENT
TUESDAY NIGHT
Gathering of the Young
People At Christian
Church at 7:30.
A GRAND LECTURE
College Girls And Boys
Epworth League and
Baraca Class.
A GRAND LECTURE

The new Sunday school room of
the Christian church has been cho-
sen for the meeting of the young
people next Tuesday night.
The occasion will be one of the
most beneficial for young christians
thatwe have had in the city for years.
The committee having the matter in
hand have extended invitations to
the young ladies of South Kentucky
College and Bethel Female College,
the members Of the Epworth League
of the Methodist church, the 20 ung
men composing the Baraca Glass of
the Baptist church and the young
men of South Kentucky College.
The c. E. Endeavor Union of the
city have succeeded in getting Mr..
William Shaw, of Boston, who is
field Secretary of the C. E. Union in
this county, to stop here and deliver
a lecture. He will lecture in but
three places in Kentucky-Paducah,
Hopkinsville and Louisville, in the
order named.
Mr., Shaw has a national reputa-
tion as a speaker and is doing a
great work over the entire country
in enthusing the young people of the
churches and helping all classes of
humanity. The young peoples socie-
ties are the most powerful auXilia-
ries of the churches. Mr. Shaw is
familiar with the organization of
the young people all over the world.
No one who can attend should
fail to do so. While special invitations
have been isued to the societies
mentioned above, everybody will be
cordially welcomed.
The musical feature of the even
ing will be highly attractive. The
orchestra of South Kentucky College
will fill several numbers. Mrs. Ham
lett and Mr.. Charles Duke have
cheerfully consented to render a solo
each, and several other talented
soloist's are expected to take parts.
While the program has not been
entirely made up as yet, everybody
can depend on having a great treat
in heraing Mr.. Shaw as we'll as listen
ing to splendid musical program.
The committee has bat one aim in
view-to let everybody know what
a power for good lies in the socie-
ties of young people of the different
churches in our country and what
Christian Endeavor, whose member
ship belts the globe, is doing
to aid the pastors, bring young peo-
pie into the churches and build up
good citizenship.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15
LYDIA Z. PINEEHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

20 conquer al female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, Of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since was sixteen years of
age had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness; in
consequence l had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous My physi-
clan said l must 90 through an opera
ton to get well. A friend told me
~sRout Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and took it and wrote you
for ldvice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you l am to-
daYba well woman, and I am telling
aLlNmy friends of my experience"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con-
f9ence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. Such letters as the fol-
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond q doubt the power of
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15

in the county Jail in each case. Ac-
ton was taken in only one Of the
five or six cases.
1t is believed that some of the let
tiers were also in violation of Federal
Statutes and that the cases may find
their way into the Federal Court at
greensboro. The young man is son
of Jas. B. Wood. He claims that he
is INNOCENT of the charge The
character of the evidence against
him has not been made public.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
j&g-down feeling, f1atulency, indiges-
zion, dizziness, ornervousp rostration.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-15
Died At Asylum.

Charles Browning, an inmate of
the Asylum, died at that institution
last Thursday, of pneumonia. The
remains were shipped to Kuttawa
TA rsday.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-26
TO ATTACK
OTHER STATE RATE
LA v S
Conference OF Presidents is
Called to Discuss Overthrow
of Objectionable Measures.
TAKE TEST CASES
TO HIGHER COURTS

Chicago, March 26.-The Record
Herald says this morning that a con-
ference of presidents of railroads
centering in Chicago is to be held
soon to consider plans for attacking
a number of state rate laws which
present faults similar to those
which caused the supreme court to
declare the Minnesota rate statute
unconstitutional The error which
attached to the Minnesota and North
Carolina laws also is found in a ma
jority Of the statutes passed by va
rious legislatures during the past
two years. it Is said. 1t is claimed b.
the railroad interests that excessive
penalties within the meaning Of the
supreme court decision are prOyid-
ed for I'm most OF the new acts and
that others fail because Of iudef-
initeuess or other faults. The sta
utCs which will bc attacked accord
ing to the report. include those Of
Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado.
Kansas. Missouri. Ncbras ska, Ten
nessee, Texas and Indiana. 1t is
said to be the plan Of the railroad
presidents to make up the test cases
on these laws ana rush them to the
court Of last resort,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-26
STEVENS DIES FROM
ASSASSIh'S BULLETS
Wounds Prove Fatal To American Nd
visor of Japan-Opcration
Could Not Save His Life.

san Francisco, March 2G.-Durham
W. stevens, the diplomats shot by
Ia Wang Chang, a young Korean, on
Monday. died at the ~. Francis hos
pital last night following an opera
uou. Death was due to peritouIus.
The operation disclosed that the a.
sassin's bullet had perforated the .u-
yestines in six places.
At the bedside when death came
were Chose KOike, japanese consul
general In san Francisco; MorristOn
Wilson and Co.oue, W. A. Simpson,
personal friends OF Mr. Stevens and
Drs. ZumWalt, Terry and Huntington.
Mr.. Stevens regaiued consciousness
only once after the operation and
then said he was in great pain. The
attending physicians realized al 6
o'clock last night that death was GER
tain in a few hours and operated in
the faint hope of saving his life.
Consul General Koike was great.
affected by the death of Mr.. Stevens
Relatives are on the way from New
York and the body will remain here
awaiting their disposition.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-26
MElLEN SLATED TO HEAD
NORTHERN OR UNION
PACIFIC
At Morgdn'S Request He May
Become President of Great
TrdnSCOntinentdl Road.
HARTMAN TO SPLIT
HIS TWO BIG ROADS

Tacoma, March 26.-Private in
formation from New York indicates
that President Mellen of the New
Haven railroad will this spring be-
come president of one of the trans
continental railroads, presumably the
Northern Pacific or the Union Pacific.
If so, it will be at the request of j. r.
Morgan. Melen left the Northern
Pacific six years ago because he dis
agreed with ]. j. Hill, who had grad
ually acquired its control. Reports
from New York say Hill and Morgan
have disagreed. 1t is known that two
weeks ago the Northern Pacific di-
rectors refused Hills request for a
traffic agreement permitting the
Great Northern to run freight and
passenger trains into Tacoma over the
Northern Pacific's double track from
Seattle This is taken TO mean that
Morgan may take the Northern Pa
cific entirely away from Hill and
place Mcllen as president.
Another report current is that
Morgan induced Hartman to peace
ably separate the Union and Southern
Pacific systems, following which the
government suit to that end will be
quashed. Mellen may go to Omaha
as president of the Union Pacific and
Hartman Will retain the southern
Pacific presidency. In that event
Mellen's friendship with President
Roosevelt is expected to restore har-
mouy between the Hartman roads
and the government.