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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
.GOV. JOHNSON OFF FORST, PAUL AFTER
 DELIGHTFUL TRIP Minnesota Governor Charmed By Cordial Reception Given
 Him In Alabama AUDIENCE AT UNIVERSITY WAS INSPIRATlnN ITSELF Declines to Discuss Politics, But Again Takes Occasion to Thank People of Alabama for Vote Recently
 Given Him.

Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota, popular democratic statesman and presi- dential possibility, who arrived in Bir- mingham Monday morning, and who vis- ited Tuscaloosa yesterday, where he was the orator at the university, left last night by tho Louisville and Nashville for St. Paul.
 He came from Tuscaloosa with a party of friends on the Queen and Crescent's $ Pan-American late in the afternoon, and spent an hour or more with a few of his partisans who had been active in his be- half in the recent primary.
 As the Louisville and Nashville train time approached, Governor Johnson called at the Morris hotel for his luggage-a dress suit case and a satchel, which he carried to the station. The train was 10 minutes late, and while waiting the dis tinguished democrat, seated on his bag gage, talked to a number of newspaper men who gathered around him.
 My visit to Alabama has been most delightful experience" said Governor Johnson. "I have enjoyed every moment of my sojourn and am only sorry that I cannot remain longer
 'I was charmed with Tuscaloosa, and my reception at the university could not have been more cordial; nor could I have desired more eager and sympathetic attention than was accorded me when I delivered my address. It was a mag nificent audience. and a glance into the faces of the men and women was of itself an inspiration
 In referring to various southern cities he had visited on his recent tour Cover pressed him as the most remarkable This is indeed a wonderful city" he ex- claimed. "One hears in the north great deal about Birmingham, but none of US could form an adequate conception of the place-its phenomenal growth in a few years, it's handsome appearance or its marvellous resources-without coming here and beholding the city as it is There is no city in the south like it. Its pull sating life recalls at once the great cities of the north. Birmingham has such a splendid start that it requires no stretch of the imagination to picture it 10 years hence as one of the largest and most ele- gant cities in this country"
 On being asked what he thought would be the outcome of the presidential cam paign, Governor Johnson replied that he did not care to discuss the situation, but he desired to again express his apprecia- ton of the large vote cast for him by the democrats of Alabama.
 It was suggested that if he had entered the presidential race earlier he would have boiled even a larger vote. The gov ernor smiled and said: well, 1t seems I was a little late in coming out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
CLUB CASES TODAY.
Important Questions Will Be Raised in Connection With Prohibition Law.

Prohibition will step into the 1imelight again this afternon when the McVay and Union club cases are called at 2 o'clock in the criminal court. These cases were set for Monday but on account of the at torney in the case being busy in other courts were postponed until this after room.
 The hearing of these cases promises to bring forth quite legal fight, a strong array of counsel having been retained. The result of the trials will also be anxi- ously awaited, as it will decide puzzing phrase of the club law. The defendants, it is said, will set forth that they are a duly chartered club with locker privi- leges, and that they have not violated the prohibition law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

With whistles blowing and great jubilation, the first passenger trains of the Illinois Central and the Mobile and Ohio will enter Birmingham on next Saturday, May 30, at noon sharp. The celebration of the entrance of these two great railroads into Bir- mingham will be elaborate in every particular.
 Business men will leave their busi- nesses and meet the incoming visitors at Jasper with a fine committee. Then on their arrival in Birmingham, d larger committee of citizens will well come them at the Terminal station. Here short speeches will be made, and after a ride over the district in auto mobiles, a banquet and reception will be held at one of the hotels that night.
 The celebration will be attended by numerous high officials of all the rail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
CARD OF THANKS.

To the Voters of Jefferson County:
 l owe it to myself and to the voters of Jefferson countw to express my apprecia- tion of the fiattering vote and the strong support given me in my recent race for a place on the Board of Revenue of Jeffer- son county. Your confidence and esteem elected me to this position Of trust and responsibility, and I shall endesvor to discharge my duties with strict fidelity and at all times with regard to the well fare of the people.
 J. ED HAnGLER. ! May 26 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
 Second assistant chemist Ghoroughly familiar with chemistry, water bacteriolo- gy, and water microscopy, engineer de- partment at large, for duty at the Wash ington, D. C., filtration plant, at S1000 per annum, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur.
 Assistant coiner. mint and assay ser vice, New Orleans, La, at $500 per an- mum, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur in that service throughout the United States.
 The commission also announces an ex- animation to be held on July 22 23, 24 1908, to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill one or more va cancies in tho position of electrical eng.- reer and mechanical draftsman at an en- trance salary of from $100 to $200 per , month, in the reclamation service, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur.
 Eligibles from this examination may be appointed as electrical engineers or as- sistants for the design, installation, or op- eration of hydro-electric and steam power plants in the west or as mechanical draftsmen for office work and drafting Tn connection with preparation of plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Planning All Gmforts
 For Visiting Veterans

everyone will watch over the old men from the time they arrive until they go.
 The ladies have taken the ice water proposition in hand They will see that plenty of water is furnished in all parts of the city. In the meantime the execu- tive committee, after holding a meeting yesterday, decided to meet every day next week. During that time they will care for all details that may come up, and will receive bids for the luncheon priv ileges at the fair grounds. The free res- taurant will be open only to veterans, so the visitors and crowds will have to be furnished by lunch stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
CIRCLE WILL BE REMOVED
 IF CITIZENS ARE WILLING

If the owners of property adjacent to Five Points are willing to have the High land Circle plaza. at the head of Twea tieth street, removed there is apparent iy nothing in the way of having the useless spot of grass done away with.
 When Birmingham's executive head was questioned with reference to the matter yesterday afternoon the information Was gained that the city could wipe away the nuisance if 1t sees fit, but that the cost of paving the space in the street now occupied by the circle would be taxed against the adjacent property holders.
 This question. however, does not stand in the way as the street car company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
East Lake Casino.

Local theatre-goers are well pleased with the fun afforded by the production of the Money Maker at the East Lake Casino this week. All who have seen the show are telling their friends about the catchy music, the good comedy and the pertty girls. It is probable that prettier coterie of chorus girls never gathered be- fore at the East Lake Casino. The mem bers are young and vivacious and work hard all the time. Miss Loretta Marshall and Fred Wayne, the pair who play in headline parts are scoring successive hts. Both are clever and great enter tainers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
SMITH CRITICIZES
 WARDS INTERVIEW
ELYTON'S MAYOR THINKS BlR- IMMIGRANTS FINANCIAL CONDl- TON MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILURE TO SELL BONDS.

Mayor Frank W. Smith of Elyton comes back at Mayor Wards interview on the reasons there were no bids on Birming- hams recent sewer bond issue last Mon- day as follows:
 T noticed in the interview of Hon George B. Ward, Mayor of Birmingham published in the daily press. setting forth his view as to the reasons why no bids were received for the Birmingham sewer bonds, that he undertakes to saddle the responsibility upon the action of Elyton and other suburban towns in selling their bonds for the purpose of local improve ments. In other words, he shows the boyish trick of attempting to put the blame of his failure on someone else.
 "The Mayor is quoted as giving two reasons why no bids were received. in the second of which he says: Promiscuous selling of bonds now being made by our suburban towns. It Is understood that Elyton has just let her bonds go at SG. Some of the other towns are also selling at big discounts. A bond buyer sees no reason why he should pay par for the same thing that is being thrown at him from 10 to 15 per cent discount {. Whether or not bond issues sold under excessive rebates can be successfully at tackled in court is yet to be decided
 "The above is clearly an effort on t.e part of Birminghams Mayor to intimidate bond buyers and shows the lack of that broad -mindedness which should be char acteristic of the official head of a great city like Birmingham.
 '"The Mayor has also in his interview Elyton disposed of her bonds. If he was seeking to publish the truth in this mat ter he could have easily obtained the same by inquirlng of me any of the alder men of Elyton. I might say right here that Elyton's bonds were contracted and sold on the strength of her taxable val nations solely and not on any inducement held out that she would become part of Birmingham in a short time.
 q suspect that the real reason why no bids were received for Birmngham's sew CT bonds can be found in the answers to the questions which I put to Mayor Ward in my letter of the 18th instant, and which the Mayor has failed to answer, viz:
 T. What is the total indebtedness of Birmingham?
 ''2 What will be your estimated deficit for the year 1908?
 '3 What amount do you estimate It will be necessary for Birmingham to bor- row with which to tide over the year 1908?
 Mayor Ward promised to furnish this information last week, but his annual re- port, just from the press never came. The answers to these questions are of in terest not only to Elyton. but to the en- tire public, and I yet have hope that the Mayor will unmask the true financial con dition of his city that we may all see and know the truth as to why no bids were received for his sewer bonds.
 q am not ready to believe, however, that Birmingham has exhausted her ce- sources entirely, and I have faith in her ability yet to negotiate her bonds. and believe that by all of us pulling to- gether for the common good of the dis trict we will benefit each municipality separately and as a whole.
 FRANK w. SMITH,
 Mayor of Elyton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

As the Confederate reunion approaches the local committees are making careful preparations for the comfort, health and convenience of the city's guests. The re- lief committee, Dr. R. B. Hardness, chair man, has established a hospital at the fair grounds, with Drs. Stubbins. Lu- verne and Board in charge. These doc tors will be in constant service, ready for any emergency.
 Besides this every physician in Birming- nam has agreed to give free attention 10 all veterans wherever they may become indisposed. The undertakers have given the free use of their ambulances and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
4 VONDALE QUESTION IS
 BEFORE COUNCIL ZODA 7

John l.. Parker, president of the City Council, has issued a call for a special meeting of the council to be held this afternoon at o'clock. The prime object Of the meeting is to adopt resolution in- viting the town of Avondale to become a part of Birmingham, but the Norwood paving trouble will also be brought up and discussed.
 A special meeting of the council was held on last Saturday afternoon with a bare quorum present. A number of the aldermen fiatly refused to consider the matter of inviting Avondale to annex it. self to Birmingham and the meeting was troken up. Mayor Ward however, Is persistently pushing the matter and it will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Damauino storm in. Pensacola

Mobile, May 26.-A special to the Reg ister from Pensacola, Fla. says that without warning this afternoon terrific electrical storm struck that city, raging for half an hour. During its height tEe handsome home of W. H. Murphy, on North Hill, was struck and set afire. It was completely destroyed. Much prop erty damage is reported as having been done, but so far no lives were lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

be again brought up at the meeting this afternoon.
 The Norwood paving trouble is sort of aftermath of the recent bitulithic in- vestigation. When the bitulithic pavement was put down at Norwood protest was made by property holders that the assess ments were too high while the paving was inferior. Claiming this a number re- fused fatly to pay the assessments and compromise has been demanded It is stated that the monetary consideration involved in the settlement is more than s40,000. Alderman Stockmar stated at the special meeting last Saturday that tlie matter was costing the city $500 every two weeks and should be settled one Way or the other immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

of grass and pave the street at its own expense. At one time there was muah objection to the removal of the circle but by many it has been pointed out that the place has almost become an eyesore and it is understood that it's removal would cause no disturbance.
 The danger to which pedestrians and persons riding in vehicles are exposed in passing around the west side of the plaza, where there is a double street car track, is considered no matter to be put aside, and the removal of the circle has within the past few days been made a live .s- sue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Civil Service Examinations.

The United States Civil Service com mission announces the following exami- nation to be held in Birmingham on July 1:
 Pharmacology, hygienc laboratory, Public Health and Marine Hospita' ser vice, at $50 per month, and vace curing similar qualifications ay occur in any branch of the { It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
RupIe-Pounders.

Florence, May 26.-(Specal.)-Miss Elm ma Ruple and MT. Charles Founders were married this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of the bride in East Florence. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Wilkes in the presence of a few friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
, FOR SALE.

260 acres fine oak timber lands; mol e timber near property accessible; three tenant houses; 15,0o0 feet daily capacity sawmill. lathmill, edger, cutoff saw, all in operation; four three-yoke oxen drays etc.; 2n miles railroad, Blount county, Alabama. Will sell cheap for cash or make terms.
 MORGAN LUMBER CO.,
 Warrior, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Ascension Day.

Tomorrow will be observed in the Cath ollie and Episcopal churches as the Feast of the Ascension. At St. Paul's there will be four masses-6. z, 8 and o'clock The last will be a high mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
CONSULTATIONS COST IS ENORMOUS ITEM Important Sessions Will Be
 Held Today NEGROES HEARD YESTERDAY aearly 15oo Attended Exhibit Yester- day-Movemen Spreading to
 Other Towns of Alabama.
 Today's Programme.
ToDAY,s PROGRAMME

Fraternity Day" Street Railway Day"
 Business College Day" Commercial Day" 10:30 a. m.-Address, Street , Railway Barns II a. m.-Address to street rail- way men at Fairyland theatre. 12:30 p. m.-South Highland , public school. ? D. m.-Special jail session. 3 p. m.-Spencer Business col lege. 4 D. m.-"Patent Medicines In the Treatment of Tuberculosis"
 Chairman, John L. Parker; speak CTS, pr. w. H. Bell and pr. H. N. i, Rosser. Question drawer. Stere-
 opticon demonstration.
 8 D. m.-Fraternity session. 8 D. m.-"The Commercial Ac-
 pect of Tuberculosis" Chairman, Sterling A. Wood; speaker, J. B. Babb. Stereopticon slides show ing how tuberculosis costs money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

Despite the bad weather Negro Day. n attendance that the Tuberculosis Ex- hibit has experienced, there being over 12O0 visitors a large per cent of whom were negroes. There were large delegations fiom the various colored churches and or ganizations, while the addresses were made by three negro physicans-U. (. Mason, l.. w. Coin, A. M Brown and negro preacher, the Rev. F. G. Ragland.
 During the last few years tuberculosis has increased 10 alarming proportions ahong the negro race Several years ago it was practically an unknown disease il spread rapidly until now the disease has a greater hold upon them than ary ether class of people. For this reason the tuberculosis association is exceedingly gent members of the negro race and show them tine absolute need for precautionary methods in the handling of tuberculosis patients, so that they may spread this information to the less intelligent negroes
 The addresses were along practical lines, the physicians earnestly pleading with the members of their race to impress upon all with whom they came in contact the ne- cessity of absolute cleanliness in their per- sons and dwellings and in keeping the alr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Important Session Toniqht.


 Rabbi Newfield, chairman of the com mittee on lodges, is especially anxious that fraternal men will turn out for the session tonight. Business men will oc- cupy the platform and will present some startling facts and figures regarding the tremendous drain upon the resources of the community through this needless form of disease. The loss In wages, the expense of care and treatment and the lessening of the economic resources of the community will be brought out in the meetings tonight
 call has just gone out from the head quarters of the tuberculosis exhibition in viting the women's clubs and other club groups in Birmingham and Jefferson county to arrange for visits to the ex- hibition by groups of their members It is especially desired that small groups shall come in at convenient hours partic- ularly for the o'clock hour each day it is desired that there shall be advance notice of these visits so that the ad- dresses given at that time may have to do with the subjects which interest groups of people who may be in the aud fence at that time.
 The greatest single factor in the cam paign against disease over the country is the club organizations of the women. The majority of what were once given as literary clubs" are now in broader sense 'womens clubs,' so that most of those who are members of the various state and general federations are doing something to make their own towns bet ter places in which to live It is desired at the exhibition that special talks may be given to groups of club women, as well as to delegations which come from other kinds of organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Enquire
 for Them No housewife who has used any ot

but will recommend them as the best articles of their kind in do- mestic use. They are the leading navors in America and should be on the shelf of every grocery. Enquire for them and do not take substitutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 26.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Showers Wednes- day and Thursday; winds shifting to fresh northeast on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
PERSONAL

Mr Sam J. Philipson of the Philipson- Harper Clothing company left last night for Atlanta on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

Local Office U. S. Weather Bureau,
 Birmingham, Ala, May 26, 1908. Weather conditions for the 24 hours end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Spreading Over State.


 Further advices from counties through out the state show that the campaign against tuberculosis is gaining in favor rapidly. Tuscumbia Is preparing to in augurate campaign, while word has leen received at the tuberculosis head quarters here that Sheffield, Fordton, Haleyvlle and other towns are falling in lne. Dr. Cunningham Wilson. chairman of the state committee, has received a request from Dr. W. H. Blake of Shelf field that he call a conference while tie exhibition is in progress in Birmingham. But four more days are left for the exhibit in Birmingham, and in the words of one of Birmingham's prominent physi- clans: Tt will be almost a calamity If every man, woman and child in Greater Birmingham does not see this exhibit and hear the lectures. It is a revelation. There are hundreds and thousands of per sons who never realized the awfulness of tuberculosis until they visited the exhibit and the impression received is one which 1 believe will last always"
 Today is expected to be a successful and interesting one, the feature being the discussion tonight of "The Commercial Aspect of Tuberculosis" by commercial former president of the Commercial club, and Joseph B. Babb, secretary of that or ganization.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-07-16

r. M. Mace was in town to-
day feeling good, as he laid his
corn by yesterday.
Constable Daniels went to
Omaha today and will bring
Reddy Grey and Jack Rich to
the Valley this evening.
The ladies of the Methodist
church held a very pleasant
Kensington at the parsonage
yesterday afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-07-16

R. M. Epperson. of Little
Sioux, was a pleasant caller to-
day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-07-16

Ice cream Is qt. at the Ideal
Bakery. jl16
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-07-16
House For Rent

Eight room house, in good re-
pair; situated on large upland
lot in good location, with fine
shade and fruit trees. Inquire
of j. Filkins, West Superior
street. j18
The Woodbine team played
the Northwestern team at
Council Bluffs yesterday and
weresdefeated by the score of
2 to l. Nicely pitched four
innings and then retired in
favor OF Reed, having injured
his finger.
II. H. Dickman and family
are spending the day at Mobiles
Lake.
The National Pure Food and
Drug Law has certainly made
many in the liquor business
change their mode of doing
business, but George Gumt
guarantees he has always
sought and handled the best
and purest of Kentucky's pro
duct. We are informed thai
only a few days ago he PLACED
the largest contract with thu
most reliable distributors
Poyntz Brothers & Company O
Maysville, Kentucky and in
vites his friends to call.
The Fort Omaha Signal Corp
team was defeated at thei
grounds at Fort Omaha yester
day by the All-star aggrega
ton, the score being Z to 2 i,
, favor of the latter term. Cas-
pitched for the Signal Corp
team; and was not very effee
tive.
Use crcan 81 the valleyilsu
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-07-16
Shoes AT Cost

A. Streitzel has taken
homestead near Sturgis, S. D.
/ will close out his shoes if
cost prices will do it.
Mems S3.75 oxfords $3.50.
Mems $500 oxfords at $l.OO.
Ladies $3.50 oxfords for
$3.50.
Ladies' $500 shoes for $2.75.
Ladies $500 oxfords for
SLIPS.
Children's 1926 shoes for
sl.5o.
Baby's Is cts. shoes for 40 cts.
Ladies and Misses shoes at a
like reduction. They must all
go NOW at some price. Come
and make your choice. Our
line of easy shoes for use now
at the prices we are selling
them, is a most tempting one.
i20 Mrs. A. Streitzel.