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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Judge Lane announced yesterday that his regular docket had been disposed of and that he would take up the motion docket this morning at 9:90 o'clock.
 For the purpose of determining how they would work during the three months beginning Monday, April l, the judges of the city court held a conference yester- day morning, and it was announced that they would preside in the following order during the term ending June 30: First di- vision, Judge Charles W. Ferguson; sec ond division, Judge c. A. Senn; third di- vision, Judge c. c. Nesmith; equity di- vision, Judge H. A. Sharpe. It will be noticed that Judge Ferguson was the only one of the judges to retain the place he has held for the last three months Judge Senn goes from the equity to the second division, Judge Nesmith from the second to the third division, and Judge Sharpe from the third to the equity division.
 In the first division of the city court yesterday, Judge Ferguson presiding, the following cases were disposed of: Mack Lynch vs. United States Health and Ac- cident company, verdict for the defend ant; F. Mitchell Woodberry company vs. John W. O'Neill, verdict for the de- fendant Albert Breen vs. A. E. Lewis ct al., judgment for ST; Sidney Hart vs. Fannie Perdue, judgment for s70. The case at bar is that of Fannie E. Bram- mer vs. J. B. Anderson ct al.
 In the third division of the city court, Judge Sharpe presiding, the case of Bos- sic Williams vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial. The plaintiff sues for damages for alleged personal injuries.
 In the chancery court only one order was made yesterday. In the case of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, executors. ys. Raseca Esdale ct al. de- cree of reference was rendered to aseer- tain the advisability of the executors s making a loan.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court verdict for s1soo was rendered in the case of Charles whelsn. adminis- trator vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. The case of ". w. Hare vs. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company resulted in verdict for $50.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the jury in the case of Mrs. Carrie Tate vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company rendered verdict for the plaintiff for s10Oo. Judge Coleman gave general charge for the defendant in the case of Ernest c. Smith vs. T. c. Mitcham.
 The following suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday: Ed Jenkins vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company SlsO0 damages for alleged personal in- juries: A. J. O'Keefe and J. B. Rob- erts vs. Chattanooga Brewing company, $500 damages for an alleged breach of lease contract. William Shaw and Mon- roe Jackson also filed suit against the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
PROHIBITIONISTS
 APPEAR IN HOUSE
PRESIDENT OF w. c. T. U. AND OTHER WORKERS URGE PAS SAGE OF LAWS PREVENTING C. O. D. SHIPMENTS.

Washington, February IA number of persons, among them Mrs. Lillian N. M. Stevens, president of the national w. C. T. U., and president of the Maine W. c. T. U.. of Portland; Matthew E. O'Brien, representing the national prohibition party, and the Rev. w. H. Anderson of the Temperance society of the local Meth odist Episcopal church, appeared before the House judiciary committee today and spoke for the Littlefield bill to limit the effect of regulation of commerce between the several states and the territories in cases in which liquors are shipped from a non-prohibition state to prohibition state. Mrs. Stevens said that fictitious signatures are given for the purpose of evadng liquor laws. She declared that she believed the Littlefield bill would pre- vent that sort of practices. MT. O'Brien made a general argument against the shipment of whisky into prohibition ter ritory and expressed the opinion that 1t could be stopped by an act of Congress. Mir. Anderson spoke in behalf of temper ance in a general way. On the 12th Mir. Iittlefield will ask for vote of the com mittee on his bill.
 There are now 15 liquor bills before the judiciary committee.
 When the temperance people had spoken, Representative Henry of Texas announced that he would not support the Lttlefeld bill without the personal amendment" which would permit per- son to ship liquor from one state to an- other into prohibition territory for his avn lise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
- CURRENCY BILL
 OF THE DEMOCRATS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D


 forced by the comptroller. Agreement to accept the provisions shall entitle state banks and trust companies to the benefits of the new law.
 Elastic Currency
 The elastic currency feature of the bill is contained in a section which pro- vides that tn csc nter-convertible bonds may be deposited 'in the nearest sub- treasury" and those depositing bonds shall receive in lieu thereof United States emergency treasury notes. These notes shall be in the nature of loan. subj to a taxation of one-eighth of 1 per cent for the first four months of their issuance, one-half of l per cent for the second four months, and l per cent thereafter. When the bank feels that the emergency has passed and the loan notes are no longer needed 1t may redeem them with actual money. Sueh redemption moneys shall constitute special fund for the purpose of re- deen1ing United States emergency notes. whenever they are presented for payment. the notes to be then can celled and destroyed. These notes shall be legal tender.
 For the creation of a fund Of slo,- 900. 900 for the payment of depositors of failed banks operating under the provisions of this law, there IS au- thorized the imposition of a tax Of one sixteenth of l per cent on the deposits of banks so operating and whose con- sent to be so taxed has been obtained.
 The final section of the bill provides that no bank officer shall make loan for the purpose of stock gambling and fxes as the penalty for violation fine in the amount of the loan or imprison- Ona
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
COMPLAINT UPON RATES.
Citrus Fruit and Vegetable Growers
 Institute Suit.

Washington, February "A hearing of importance to the citrus fruit and vege- table growers of the south particularly of Florida, was held today by the in terstate commerce commission. The case heard was that of the Florida Fruit and Shippers Protective association of Jack sonville. Fla, against the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and 2S other railway car riers in the north and east. The com plainant alleges that the rates on citrus fruits and vegetables shipped from Florida points to points in the north and east are unreasonable and subject to complainant members to unjust discrimination. It is further alleged that the defendants re- fuse to make carload rates on the ship
 ments of the complainant, except on cabbage, potatoes and melons; and that the defendant lines do not furnish proper refrigeration for vegetables and fruits in transit. No decision was reached, but later the commission will announce the result of the hearing in formal opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Enslev Churches.


 First Baptist-Avenue G and Eighteenth street. Rev. O. P. Bentley, pastor. Serv- ices at Il a. nl., and 7:S0 p. m.; Sunday school, 9.45 a. m., J. o. FallSner, super intendent. Prayer meeting every Wednes- day at 7:30 p. m. Pastors Helpers, Fri day D. m.; Sunbeams, Sunday D. m. First Christian-Avenue F and Twen- ty-first street. Rev. P. H. Duncan, pas tor. Services at il a. n1., and 7:30 D. m. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m, c. c. Albert, superintendent.
 First Methodist-Avenue G and Twen- tieth street, Rev B. B. Glasgow, pastor. Services at II a. m., and 7:30 D. m.; Sun day school, 9:45 a. m., J. F. Winning, superintendent.
 First Presbyteran-Avenue G and Nine teenth street. Rev. H. c. Kegley, pastor. Services at II a. m., and 7:3O D. m.; Sun day school, 9:45 a. nl., J. A. Simpson, su- perintendent.
 Presbyterian, U. S. A. Cumberland Presbyterian)- )-Avenue I and Eighteenth street, Rev. L. A. Reagor, pastor. Serv- ices at Il a. m., and 7:30 D. m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., R. ". Russell, super intendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Presaued Revolution.

Paris, February 1.-The Gauleirs today declares that immediately after the as- sassination of the King and Grown Prince of Portugal on Saturday, Premier Franco rushed to the ministry and sent cipher telegram to the premier of Spain. He announced that a revolution in Portugal was imminent and said it was bound to have direct reaction in Spain. He asked the Spanish premier if he would consent to intervene in Portugal in case the lives of the King and Queen were threatened. On the receipt of this mes- sage, Prmier Mauri immediately com municated with King Alfonso and sum- moned a cabinet meeting for o'clock the next morning. The next day there was much activity in the military cen- ters of Spain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Eranco,s PIans Unknown.

Bordeaux, February 7.-Senhor Franco and his party arrived here this afternoon and dined in privat at the hotel. The former premier did not go out during the evening.
 The future movements of Franco con- stitute a most complicated problem for those interested in them. He spent the evening peering over innumerable time tables. From somewhere, no one knew, came more or less official idea that Franco, intended going to Cette Satur- day or Sunday and thence to Marseiles, where he might embark on steamer or proceed to Switzerland. At midnight, however, the lights in Franco's apart ments were extnguished and the mystery of his intentions remained unsolved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
passenaer Train perailed.

Jersey City, N. J., February 7-En- gineer John Lyman of Hoboken was killed and 30 passengers were shaken up when five-car local train bound from this city for Foyer. over the Lackawanna railroad, was derailed at the west end of the Bergan tunnel tonight. The train struck a locked switch and bumped along the ties distance of it's own iehgth. The locomotive then turned over on it's side, and the engineer, who had stood by his post, was crushed to death. None of the passengers was seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
At the Gavetv.

The famous beauty show, Bob Man chester's Crackerjacks, is at the Gayety. This is its n..,tfl year, and it comes this time, as always, with everything that serves to make anN entertainment-aIl that is good, clean and wholesome. and with artists that are all capable. There are 50 people in the company this sea- son, with "A young and pretty girls. every one corker, all in one grand en- semole of song, dance. gavotte and pose. The most beautiful Costumes seen in any company are worn by the members of this organizations Positively the pick of comedians are introduced and most prom inent is the king of all eccentrics. Bob Van Osten, world-beater when it comes to laugh-making.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
NEWS NOT SURPRISING.
Morse's Attorney Is Interested In
 Hearing From Him.


 New York. February 7.-Those in close touch with the situation expressed no surprise tonight when they received through the Associated Press cable dis patches the first direct word from Charles W. Morse since ne sailed on the Campania last Saturday. His friends said that MT. Morse had hoped to be able to spend aboHt week on the other side and that his announced purpose of adhering to his original plan was that he was less distressed over his financial af- fairs than has been supposed. His attor- ney, Albert Boardman, had already said positively that his client was aboard the Campania, but was naturally interested in learning that MT. Morse was well and contemplated a brief stay abroad. United States District Attorney Stimson, while consistently declining to discuss the case, so far as the inquiry into national banks by the federal grand jury was concerned, said that he was pleased to receive con firmation of his conviction that the banker had sailed as reported. He had been assured, he said, that Morse was a passenger on the Cunard liner and was not surprised that his information had proved accurate.
 Attorney Boardman had received no direct advices from MT. Morse up to the hour. this evening that the attor- ney left for his home.
 At the meeting of the bondholders' pro- tective committee of the Consolidated Steamship lines it was announced that Albert B. Boardman, of the law firm of Obrien, Boardman & P1att, for him. self and his firm, resigned as associate counsel for the committee. After ad- journment Alfin M. Kreich, chairman of the committee, made statement which follows in part:
 "The committee as now constituted. represents more than majority of the outstanding bonds of Consolidated Steam ship lines and is making thorough investigation into the status of all the subsidiary companies, and expects short Iy to formulate a plan for the reorganiza- tion of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
YESTERDAYS EVENTS IN WORLD OF SOCIETY Mrs. BOwron EntertainS At
 Pretty Luncheon MIR. RAMSAYS DINNER Brilliant Events Have Been occasloned By Visit of Mir. and Mrs. Alder
 dice-Notes. and Personals
 of We'll Known People.

Among the prettiest luncheons of the
 winter was the one given on Thursday by Mrs. James Bowron in compliment to Mrs. Benjamin Roden, Jr, and Mrs. Lewis
 Coleman Morris. The decorations of the artistic table were of violets and pink and yellow roses, a combination suggest ing the approach of spring days, and
 most charming in effect Among those present were, Mrs Bow
 ron, Mrs. Rodep, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Redin, Mrs. Jack Bowron, Mrs. Sterling J. Eos ter Mrs. Mcdonald Conner, Mrs. John W. Tomlinson, Mrs. Henry L. Badham, Miss Roden.
 A series of dinner-dances, assembling gay and congenial group of guests, has made the week brilliant socially The visit of MT. and Mrs. Taylor All- derdice of Pittsburg has inspired these several events and they, were again the guests of honor at 8 dinner dance' last evening at which MT. Erskine Ramsay entertained at his residence on Highland avenue.
 Dinner was served down stairs little after 8 o'clock, the entire second noor being reserved for dancing. There were over 30 guests. The table l decorations were entirely of pink carna- tions. Unshaded candles lighted 1t, and an orchestra played during the dinner and aafter dinner charming dancing programme was presented. Among the guests were, MT and Mrs. Taylor Alderdice. MT. and Mrs. Frank Crockard MT. and Mrs. Barrett, MT. and Mrs. Gray, MT. and Mrs. Kaul, MT. and Mrs. Kettig, MT. and Mrs. Crawford, MT. and Mrs. Caldwell, MT. and Mrs. Stillman. Mr. and Mrs Badham. Mr. and Mrs.
 Fulenwider, MT. and Mrs. Jack John- son, MT. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs, MT. and
 Mrs. Shook, MT. and Mrs. Lynn, and Dr. and Mrs. Jordan, MT. George G. Crawford.
 Mr. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs will en- certain a few friends at dinner this eve ming. the occasion being their 10th an- niversary.
 Mr and Mrs. John w. sbley gave a family dinner party yesterday to Mrs. Griggsby sibley.
 Mrs. James Wallis is the guest of Mrs. B. M. Miller in Camden, Ala. Mrs Jack Christian and children, &C., companied by Miss Jamie Head, have returned to Greensboro.
 Miss Mamie Eagan is the guest of Miss Pearl OBrien in Montgomery. Miss Mena Holzer is visiting Mrs. A. E. Ezekiel in Greenvile.
 Mrs. H. B. Mount is the guest of
 Mrs. William Mitchell in Huntsville. Miss Sarah Slaton has returned to
 Huntsville after a pleasant visit with
 Mrs. Richardson.
 
 The following item is from the Louis vile Evening Post: Announcement is
 made of the marriage of Miss Viola l.. Schmitt, daughter of MT. A. E. Schmitt
 of Birmingham, Ala, to MT. Charles K.
 Boone, secretary of the Merchants Ice
 and Cold Storage company. The wedding
 took place last night at the home of
 Miss Schmitt's grandparents, Dr. and Mrs.
 B. Buckle, S15 East Jefferson street After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Boone left for
 tour of the northwest, to be gone sev- eral weeks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Presbyterian Churches.

First church, Fourth avenue and Twen- ty-first street, preaching by the pastor the Rev Dr. John w. Stagg. at Il a. m and 7:3O p. m.
 South Highlands Twenty-frst street and Highland avenue, Rev. pr. sterling J. Poster occupying the pulpit at both morning and evening services. Evening services at 7:9O o'clock.
 Second church. Tenth avenue and Twelfth street, south, preaching at both services by the Rev. U. D. Mooney. Even ing service at 7:30 o'clock.
 Third church. Avenue G and Twenty second street, preaching by the pastor the Rev. J. A. Bryan. Services at Il m. and 7:30 p. m.
 Central church, Fifth avenue and Eigh- teenth street, preaching by the pastor the Rev. L. s. Handley. Afternoon serV' ice at 4@p. m.
 Vine Street, West End-Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the pastc7, the Rev. V. P. Merrell.
 East Lake, Eighty street and Un- derwood avenue, the pulpit will be oc. cupied by the stated supply.
 Westminster, Twolty-fifth street and Thirteen avenue, north, preaching by tae pastor, the Rev. Frank Marston, at Il m. and 7:30 D. m.
 Avondale-Avenue and Fortieth street. Preaching at the usual morning and evening services, il a. m. and 1:S0 D. m by the pastor the Rev. W. G. Wood tidge.
 First Cumberland Presbyterian, U. s. A. Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street preaching by the pastor, the Rev. pr. D. Steele
 First Cumberland. Services at II a, m. and 7:30 o'clock p. m. in the chapel bf the Birmingham seminary, the Rev. ]. D. Lewis, pastor presiding.
 First, North Birmingham, preaching al Il a. m. and 8 o'clock p. m., with preach Ing by the pastor at both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
EnisconaI Churches.

Church of the Advens--;5ixth avenue and Twentieth street. Holy communion at 7:3o a. m Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.; full service at Il a. m., and evening service and sermon at 730 D. m. At the evening service tomorrow Dr. Evans will deliver the second of series of sermons to young men especially on "The Doomed City of Sodom." The sermons will extend through February.
 St. Mary s-on-the Highlands-Nineteenth tn street and Twelfth avenue, south. Ser vices will be held in the following or der Holy communion at 7:30 a. m. Sun day school at 9:30 a. m.: morning prayer and holy communion at Il a. m, the Rev F. w. Ambler of Woodlawn officiating. No evening services will be held.
 St. Andrews, Eleventh avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets. Services at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday. Litany ser vice Wednesday evening at 7:3O o'clock. Holy communion at il o'clock on the frs. Sunday in each month. The Rev. Rai- mundo de Ovies, rector.
 All Saints, Twenty-ninth street, between Avenue F and Avenue G. only evening service at o'clock.
 Grace Church, Woodlawn-Services at Il a. m., as usual.
 Christs church, Avondale-Servce Sum day afternoon at 3:3O o'clock with preach ing by the pastor, the Rev. F. ". Amber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Christian Churches.

First Christian-Fifth avenue and Twen- ty-frst street. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m by the pastor, the Rev. pr. Allen R. Moore.
 Bessemer-Sixteenth street and Fourth avenue Bessemer, the Rev. D. P. Taylor, pastor. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7.45 p. m.
 Ensley-Avenue r and Twenty-first street, Ensley the Rev. P. H. Duncan. pastor. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m.
 Woodlawn-Fifty-eigh street. Wood lawn, the Rev. c. A. Donaldson, pastor. Preaching at II 8. m. and 7:45 D. m.
 North irmingham-Seventh avenue and Twenty sixth street. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:S0 D. m. by the pastor the Rev. AIilligan Earnest Sunday school at 2:45 D. m., H. Galt Braxton. superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Methodist Churches.

First church, Sixth avenue and Nine- te.nth street, services at the usual hours. with preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m. by the pastor, the Rev. James A. Duncan. The evening service will be of special interest to the young men of the congregation.
 Highlands, Eleventh avenue and Twenty-first street, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs, at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. n., as usual.
 Eleventh Avenue, Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south. preaching at Il a. m. and 7:30 o'clock, D. m, by the pastor. the Rev. F. P.s Culver.
 St. Johns, Twentieth street and Ave nue H, preaching at both Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m, by the pastor, the Rev. R. T. Tyler
 Fountain Heights, Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street. north, preaching by the pastor the Rev. J. w. Dixon, at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
 Wesley chapel Jasper avenue and Seventeenth street. north, usual serv- ices at II q. m. and 7:30 o'clock, D. m. There will be preaching at both morning and evening services by the pastors the Rev. K. M. Matthews.
 North Avondale, Fifth avenue and Fortieth street, preaching by the pastor at both morning service at Il a. m. and eve- ming service at 7:3O D. m.
 Avondale, 42OS Fifth avenue, services at Il a. m, and 79O p. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. c. Persinger. at both services
 West End, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. L. Britain, at the usual services at Il a m. and 7:30 D. m.
 Simpson-Corner of Seventh avenue and Twenty-ffth street. north, services to- morrow at Il a. m., and 7:3O D. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. H. k. Osborne.
 Twenty-f1rst Avenue-Twenty-ir ave- nue, North Birmingham, services at Il a. m., and p. m., with preaching by the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Death In a Horse Trade.

Los Angeles. February 7.-Japanese res idents of Los Angeles and southern Cali fornia requested permission in assisting the men of Admiral Evans fleet upon their arrival at Los Angeles. Secretary Aniu of the Japanese association of Los Anpe1es stated the Japanese residents. of whom there are about 5o0o In southern California, desired to make expression or their good will. The committee VIII oecioe what part to give the Japanese in the re- ception programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
iowans Indorse Bryan.

Des Mones, Iowa, February IA reso- lution indorsing William J. Bryan was today unanimously adopted by the demo- cratic central committee and notice of it's adoption sent by wire to MT. Bryan. The committee determined upon March 26 as the date of the first state convention to select national delegates and Cedar Rapids as the location. The second state convention will be held in Sioux City on July q