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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

Following its general retrenchment pol icy, the Southern Railway announces that effective this morning passenger service on the Alabama Northern will be curtaied by the removal of trains Nos. 15 and 16 operating between Flor ence and Parrish.
 In announcing this restrenchment. the Southern recalls that the earnings of the railroads are on the decrease, and that the cost of operation is on the in crease The Southern has made other curtailments in its Alabama passenger service.
 J. P. McCuen, superintendent of mo- tive power of the Queen and Crescent, has sent in his resignation to Horace Baker, general manager. The resignation is effective March l. MT. McCuen has served the Queen and Crescent in vari- ous capacities for 26 years, and the an- niversary of his connection with the road is the day on which his resignation is effective.
 MT McCuen is well known in Birming- ham, and exceedingly popular. He stood high in the estimation of the Queen and Crescent officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
NOTED ZIONIST TO LECTURE.
Will Tell of the Objects of organiza-
 ton at Illnesses Israel Synagogue.

Dr. Samuel Lewis from Philadelphia will lecture on Building and Destruc tion'' before the Hope of Zion society this evening at 7:3O o'clock at Illnesses Israel synagogue The local organization. headed by L J. Brown, is under the Fed eration of American Zionists of New York and is doing good work along that line A regular programme of vocal ant instrumental numbers will be carried out. Cantor A. Leibovitz will sing "Dort Von De Cheder." MT. Isador Loeb will play violin and Miss Clara Scholder will recite. The committee in charge expects a large attendance inasmuch as matters of inter- est will be touched on by Dr. Lewis. The speaker for the affair is one of the active workers in the cause of Zionism in America He has given the matter much study and consideration for sev- eral years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
NEW PUBLICATION.
Salvation Army Now Issues Organ On Social Operations In United States.

A new publication e of the Salvation army which Is being circulated in Bir- mingham, called the Social Gazette is becoming quite popular. It is the official organ of the Salvation army's social oper- ations in the United States and is full of interesting and inspirational matter.
 A recent issue tells of the great revival campaign which has been conducted by Commander Miss Booth in New York. An expressive sentence, describing the clos ing meetings, is found in these words; Let every c lover of the cross, every salvationist with a soul on fire for souls, every veteran who loves to think and talk of the old days remember that these closing meetings were mighty meetings Of salvation; they were of the glorious New Jerusalem order. and in years to come will be referred to by those who were present as the good old days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of $10OO or more were involved:
 $10o0-D L. Massey to Joseph w. Hood, lot g. as shown on the map of the sur vey of the Ideal Land and Improvement company.
 S1662. .50-Lathrop Lumber company to Mrs. Mary Forshee Pierce, lot in block ''B,' Glen Iris.
 $3150-F M. Savage to Charlotte E. Archibald, part of the southeast quarter of block sol, as shown on the map of the snrvey of the Elyton Land company the said property fronting 55 feet on the west line of Thirteenth street between Avenue H and Avenue I, and extending back to an alley in the rear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
FIRST VIOLATION
 OF ANT|-PASS LAW
Tom Williams Sues Out HabeaS
 Corpus Writ
CASE UNDER ADVlSEMENT I
Judge Sheppard Heard Arguments Yes terday In Charlottesville Tech nicaI Charge Against the
 Negroes Is Conspiracy.

The habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Tom Williams, a negro brake- man in the employ of the Frisco railroad, who was charged with disposing of pass which had been issued to him, were argued before United States Judge shep- pard. in chambers, yesterday afternoon. Judge Sheppard took the case under ad- visement and will hand down his de- cision Monday
 Judge Sheppards decision in this case is being awaited with interest, as this is. the first violation of the anti-pass law to come before the United States courts. and will have great bearing with the interstate commerce commission. Attor- neys Duncan Trimble and Hugo Black. counsel for Williams argued the case at great length, submitting over 40 authori- ties.
 On February 10 Dan Pounds and will iams both negroes, were tried before United States Commissioner Watts, it be- ing charging that Williams had sold an employees pass to Pounds. This pass was for trip from Birmingham to Memphis and return.
 ' Pounds used the pass going to Men,- phis, but was refused transportation on it by the conductor on the return iron, Memphis. Commissioner Watts bound tba two negroes over to the grand jury. On February Il plea of habeas corpus was entered by Attorneys Trimble and Black in behalf of Williams. it being claimed that Williams could not be held guilty of any crime under the ruling of the anti-pass law Williams also danias having received any pay from Pounds for the pass.
 The technical charge against Williams and Pounds is for conspiracy to violate the anti-pass law, and the following is the section of this law claimed to have been violated:
 No common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall after .Janu ary l, 1907. directly or indirectly. is- sue or give any interstate free ticket. free pass, or free transportation for nas- sengers except to it's employees (and cer- tain other persons).
 Any common carrier violating tbis provision shall be deemed guilty of q misdemeanor and for each offense. on conviction, shall pay to the United States penalty of not less than s1O0 nor more than $2OO, and any person, other than the person excepted in this privisio, who uses any such interstate free ticket. free pass or free transportation, shall be subject to like penalty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
SOCIALIST MEETINGS.
Speeches Are To Be Made Every Sun
 day Afternoon In Future.

The Birmingham local of the socialist party of Alabama has arranged to have a series of speeches delivered at Brick layers hall, 20211a First avenue, every Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Local speakers of ability will be heard as well as prominent members of the party from other parts of the country nhe subject for today will be "Tradesunionism and Socialism," Later such subjects as Hand ana Machine Production 'The Ancient Worker" Socialism and The Home will be taken up. These should be interest ing to all classes and every one is in vited. The unemployed are especially in vited to hear what bearing the economic factors of history have on present in dustrial conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
DOC FANCIER COMPLAINS
 OF CLIRS ON THE STREETS

tended animals are starving and suffering intensely during the cold weather. They the dog wagon did not run last summer, and they point to the fact that while many people paid dog licenses for the pro- lection of the public and their dogs. the CUTS and mixed dogs were left to prowl the streets at night.
 Every effort is to be made to get the council to put the dog wagon at work once more and put stop to the troubles of the dog faneiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
RULES TO PROVIDE
 SALE OF PURE MILK
ALL RETAIL DEALERS ARE NOTI- FEED OF REQUIREMENTS lM- POSED BY CITY TO PROVIDE PURE, WHOLESOME SUPPLY.

Before going to strenuous methods in the regulation of the quality of milk sold at cafes and lunch counters. h. spector Duncan has fixed some rules to be closely followed by proprietors, and if they are not immediately adopted, ar- rests will follow. They are enumerated in a letter which has been mailed
 Birmingham Ala, February IA, 190S
 Dear Sir-Some complaints having been received by this department as to the quality of milk and cream being served by some of the cafes of the city, it is desired to have these complaints cease, and in order to aid the cafes in serving a satisfactory quality of milk and cream, your attention is called to the following points, which if carefully observed will be of material aid in bringing about sat isfactory results:
 1. Keep storage cans properly covered at all times, when milk is not being served to prevent the contamination of the milk and cream from the dust and bacteria of the air, and other invisible matters.
 2. Scald out storage cans at frequent AiAiVi NeAiS. HIS VIII dlQ III tAit Keeping" quality of the milk and cream and will prevent the sediment of the original supply of milk from spelling the fresh supply.
 3. Keep milk properly stirred in the storage cans so skimming may not occur in serving the first few customers and in order that each customer may get proper share of the milk fat
 4. Lowest possible temperature is very essential in keeping milk and cream nor nal. ar
 Herein enclosed find copy of ordinance regulating the sale of milk and cream in the city of Birmingham. Your at tention is called to the following sections (viz) Nos 2S7, 2SS, S47, and 357, which provide that milk and cream must be of standard quality, that the inspector or his assistant shall at any time dur ing business hours, have the right to enter and examine premises where milk is sold and to obtain samples of milk and cream for testing for ascertaing the quail ty of same.
 All ice boxes and refrigerators used for the storage of milk and cream must al all times pc indihIdiieu III SNiSts sanitary condition being scrubbed at least once per week with hot water.
 If at any time you may have reason to believe that milk sold to you by the daryman or dealer has been skinned or adulterated, you will please notify this department (Bell phone No. 692), and the complaint shall at once be investigated. you should do this for your own pro- lection and In the interest of your GUS toners, and at the same time 1t Will greatly aid the department in compelling the dairymen to sell pure milk. Very truly yours,
 '. E. M. DUNCAN,
 Chief Inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
lNA YOR ASKS FOR S25, GOO;
 TURNED DOWN BY BOARD

The formal demand on the Board of Revenue by Mayor George B. Ward. in behalf of the city, for approximately $25,- GOO from the county road and bridge fund was turned down yesterday morning.
 It will be recalled that the legislature passed an act providing that one-half of 10 per cent of the county road fund and one-half of per cent of the bridge fund should be given to municipalities, and Bir- mingham's share, according to this law,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
MATTRESS FULL OF
 WHISKY BOTTLES
OFFICERS SEARCHING FOR JUNK FIND A FAT BLIND TIGER CON- cEALED IN BED OF A NEGRo'S HOUSE.

Officers Larue and Cole yesterday de- tected 10 pints of whisky in a mattress, sewed up. tight. They had already ar rested a negro for running blind tiger at the house on Avenue F, and in search ing for junk discovered that the mat tress was carefully stuffed with pint bot ties.
 These officers have captured three blind tigers recently and are doing good work along this line, several of their prisoners having been whites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Dog fights and proving CUTS are be- coming far too numerous about the streets Of Birmingham, according to certain citi- zens and dog fanciers, who not only want to insure the peace and quiet of the streets, but who are paying the license re- quired by the city.
 A delegation headed by Sam Moore of the Goodall-Brown company called on President Parker of the City Council yes terday and asked for relief. They de- clare that not only are the streets and all leys full of mongrels, but the poor, unat-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

is about $25,OOO It is understood that Mayor Ward was informed that the Boards of Revenue of Calhoun and Mont gomery counties had refused to turn over the money on application of the proper authorities, and when he, in company with City Attorney Ed Smith, applied for the money yesterday they met with similar reception. Anniston and Mont gomery have appealed to the supreme court. Similar action will in all prob ability be taken in Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
DNATEaS AND fUNERALS
Kathleen lntha Mims.

Kathleen Intha Mims, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter Mims, died at the fam fly residence, R. F. D. No. 1, Cleveland, yesterday morning. The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at ? o'clock. The interment will be made in the Wood lawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
S. H. Smith.

The remains of s. H. Smith, the car penter who died at St. Vincents hospital Thursday night as the result of injuries sustained in fall some time ago, are being held in the morgue of Lige Loy. awaiting the arrival of relatives of the deceased. Walter Yarbrough of Athens, Ala, was wired yesterday of the death of Mr. Smith and he is expected to be in Birmingham today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Knocked Down By a Street Car.

Hugh McAllster was knocked down by a street car on Third avenue and Nine teenth street yesterday afternoon and slightly injured. It seems that McAllister stepped off of one car in front of another, but fortunately the car was stopped when it struck him. He was picked up in an unconscious condition and it was feared that he had been seriously injured. He recovered consciousness before arriving easily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Miss Della H, BeaII.

The funeral services over the remains of Miss Della H. Beall will be held from the late residence. 416 North Twenty second street, this afternoon at o'clock The interment will be made in the Ook Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Services at St. Maru,s-

Services at St. Mary's-on- the-Highlan VIII De held today as follows: Holy com ihuhlon at 7:3O a. m., the Rev. F. W. Amoler of Woodlawn officiating; full service at Il o'clock, Joseph l.. Meade officiating. There will be no evening service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Under Old Regime.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, February 15. The Honduran Congress, now in ses- sion, has declared operative the con- stitution of 1894, which was suspended in 1904 by the Bonilla government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 J. H. McNeal of Woodlown to Miss Beckie Shipley.
 Charles Donaho Sullivan of Birmingham to Miss Hallie Haybe Rogers.
 George Mowrey of North Birmingham to Miss Ethel Mize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
RemodeIina Peerless Corner

The Peerless saloon, at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street. has been leased for a theatorium and tobacco stand and is now being remodeled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Grip seeks out the weak spots.
 If the throat and chest are tender, Grip lodges there.
 If a Catarrhal condition exists. Grip strikes there.
 If the kidneys and bladder are weak, look out for Rheumatism, Lumbago Lame Back.
 Humphreys "Seventy-seven" is the best remedy for the cure of Grip and its tonicty sustains the vital organs, so. that the least damage results from an attack of Grip. At all Drug Stores 25c or mailed.
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co.,, Cor. William and John Streets. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Jewelry, watches, silverware and cut glass at auction at our stock reducing sale, which will be continued this week.
 F. w. BROMBERG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Come just as soon as you can and take your pick of fine suits and overcoats at 50c on the dol lar. 1924 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

You will find at 1910 3rd Ave, the most complete ready to put on suits for men in the city.
 Varley & Bauman Clothing Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Birmingham, Ala, F February 15, 1908. Weather conditions for 24 hours ending K
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
THE WEATHER.

Washington. February 15.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Sunday and Monday; light north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Typewriter Supplies

just the thing that you need and just the right prices and delivered just when you ask for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
z. T. Shaw & Son. undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Good Ribbons... =. ..... 75c Webster Ribbons. .. ....$1.oO Gem Clips (10OO) SIPS Neis Clips (1000). ....$1.oo Niagara Clips (1000) )......$1.35
 The Roberts Copying Pencil is
 particularly hard. just what you
 want.
 Typewriter Paper in all lengths
 and weights-a full stock.
 Carbon Papers from $1.50 per
 box, up. Printing, Engraving. Delivered when promised. Have you tried the new oxidized copper waste basket? Best on the market.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-21
New York Markets.

MiEAT-May. SlO3is; July, 977kc.
pound. &'f0se. extras. 2Sc. firsts. 2slSSas
27l8c.; held. specials, 2S5za2Sc.; state dairy
common to fair. 2oa24e process. specials
241z42c.; extras. 24c.: imitation creamery
nrsts. 2a2lc.; packing stock No. J. zoe
CHEESE - Full cream. specials. I6Ik C.
state. small, cOlored and white and large
coiored. fancy. 15Ac.: white fancy. I5ikc.
good to prime. l4.4qls1.c. late october
and early NOyember made. .lshql4lze.
special. lie; fine SIan91kc.
EGGS = Fresh gathered, extras, sc
rrsts. zlb9c.; seconds. 2OnGIc.: dirties
fresh gathered. No. /, I9c; No. p Ia
lSl1c,; duck eggs. 33G3Sc.
MlLk-Per forty quart can, $1.u.
POTATOES - Steady and in fair de-
mand; Pennsylvania. choice, per bushel
e5aSSc,; New York and western, 500 Sc.
do, fair TO good, 15lfTSc.
LIVE POULTRY--Firm and in fair de-
mand; fowls. 14Ql5c.; old ROSTERS, 9i4a
10c.: chickens. lfql5c-: ducks. l59lsc.
DRESSED POULTRY - Firm and in
good demand; fresh killed fowls, choice.
14c.; do. fair TO good. I255Q13ikc.: old
roosters. 1oc.; roasting chickens. nearby.
lSQl7c-; do. western. 1lGl5c.; ducks. near
by. choice. I4ql5c.; do. fair TO good. 12G
1Sc.: do. western. choice. 13Q To- do.
fair to good 9Gl2c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-21
SCORES "THUNDERER."
English Press DenouBcez Times as
Sensation MOnEcr.


LONDON. March 1.-THE govern.
ment has decided TO keep private the
personal letter written by Emperor VIII
liam 10 Lord Tweedmouth. first lord OF
the admiralty. in which IL was charged
by the London Times that his majesty
had attempted 10 influence legislation
i'm the matter OF the naval estimates OF
Great Britain. How this decision,
which was announced I'm both houses
OF parliament last night viii please the
country remains TO be seen. Since \. ].
Balfour. speaking for the opposition.
indorsed the policy OF the cabinet II
may be predicted that the public may
consider the Incident closed.
The character OF Emperor Williams
letter Is now generally understood. The
spiciest passage is believed 20 bc tbe
reference TO Lord Esher-that lie bad
better occupy himself with drainpfpes
and keep his hands of the navy. lord
ESher was engaged In improving IN,
drainage system OF Windsor castle
when Emperor William was there re
Gently.
An amusing feature OF the affafir j.
that all the sensational newspapers OF
London are occurring the Times FOR it,
sensationalism in exploiting the story.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-21

named as n correspondent I'm Hartje's
suit for divorce against his wife, Mrs.
Mary Scott Hartje, We're declared not
guilty OF conspiracy against the good
name OF Mrs. Hartje at Pittsburg.
Three hundred and sixty children.
nearly all OF them between the ages
OF six and fourteen, were entrapped
when fire started i'm the Lake View
school at Collinwood. a suburb OF
Cleveland, o. The police estimate OF
the number OF dead as the result OF
the terrific panic that followed is ISL,
and it is believed that the list may be
increased. as 165 bodies have been
taken out
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-21

would take days for the ships 10 get
around. ard during TINT time hostile
shells could have done their work.
In his statement Mr. stevens saws
that the canal will not help the United
States in its trade with South Ameri-
ca, as practically all OF the inhabitants
OF the southern continent are on the
east OF the Andes. 80 that IL would be
OF no advantage 10 make use OF the ca
nal 10 reach them.
Mr.. stevens also says ethat i'm our
commercial relations with the islands
OF the Pacific and the far east the ca
nal viii DE Of little value. our coal
and whoat centerS are inland. Their
products have 60 be started on their
way by rail-. When once loaded on
cars. 1t would MT be cheaper To ship
10 the Atlantic and then ship TO the
east by way Of the canal than Il would
be 10 send directly 20 the ports on our
Pacific coast aud then get on board
ship.
Furthermore. Mr. Stevens believes
that our coal supply Is fast diminish
ing and that Chins will be the coal
country for the future. siberia. he
says, will be the wheat country OF the
future with India rs close second.
Mr.. Stevens maintains that the Pana-
ma canal cannot hope 10 become any
thing other than am expense. Ii will
not meet expenses. and il VIII cost
more than is expected. II VIII be an
advantage, yes, but an advantage TO
European countries and not 10 us.
The date Of finishing the canal he
fixed as January. 1918.
Mr.. Stevens was appointed chief
engineer OF the Panama canal 10 sue
coed John i. Wallace In June. 1905. at
a salary of $4,000. For many years
previous TO his appointment he had
been recognized as one Of the leading
railroad men OF the country. He
strongly favored lock canal, while
the opposition wanted the sea level
idea enforced.
The ensuing discussion caused III
feeling, and Mr.. Stevens resigned on
Feb. PC, 1907.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-21
EVELYN FOR DIVORCE
Harry Thaw's Wife Brings
Action at New York.
SAYS he WAS INSANE At MARRIAGE
Mrs. william Tbaw, His Mother,
Wishes Peace In FamiIy and Treats
Former "EsIorodorR" Girl Fair
~ a. Co an Income.


NEW YORK. March 11.-Counsel for
both parties officially announce that
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw today will i'm.
stitute n suit for the annulment of
her marriage 10 Harry X. Thaw on
the ground that he was insane at the
time the marriage was contracted.
A settlement between Evelyn Thav
and members OF the Thaw family
is pending, and. Ii is said, Mrs. VIII
liam Thaw will agree to one because
she wishes 70 bring family affairs
back TO a peaceful condition and not
because she wishes to free her son
from the influences Of Mrs. Evelyn
Thaw.
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw admits that she IS
the one who is bringing action.
Il have never been approached by
Harry family on the subject OF q
divorce. In fact, l have not seen one
member Of the family since Harry was
sent TO Matteawan. I am perfectly
willing to say, however. that there IS
a GOODNESS between the Thaws and my
self. Every one knows that"
She was asked If there was any truth
In the report that she would receive nc
allowance unless she should make q
settlement with the Thaw family OF
the basis OF a permanent separation.
"All the stories that my allowance
has been cut" she replied. "are false
1 have been receiving It from Harr,
right along I'm not in need OF money
now, and l don't expect to be-"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-21
Countess oISa In Tomb-.

NEW YORK. March l0.-From her
luxurious apartment in the Hotel
Shoreham at 3OS West Fifty-eighth
street, where for two months she had
basked in the glamor OF the little set o.
adOring friends whom she had gath
cred about her. the Countess" dig,
Stein, whose maiden name was Segalo-
witch, was taken 10 cell i'm the Tombs.
EXtradition proceedings begun 10y the
Russian government charged her with
forgery, larceny and embezzlement 10
the amount Of $4,000.