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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Driscoll Is Winner.

Boston, December S.-Jem Driseoll' claiming to be featherweight champion of England, knocked out Charley, Grif- fin. featherweight champion of Amer lea. tonight, in the eleventh round of a bout which proved the best boxing eX- hibition seen in Boston in many years. Driscon had shade the better of it through all the rounds until the eighth. In the eleventh round Driseoh floored Griffin with drives to the jaw Griffin took the count and came back only to be driven about the ring by more jabs to the jaw, finally collapsing in his cor ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Many Services Held Yesterday-Beau-
 tiful Scene In Afternoon.

Yesterday was observed by the Cath ollie church as the feast of the I'm maculate Conception. There were four masses at St. Pauis. the last a high mass.
 At D. m. the Rev. Father Coyle con ducted devotions, including rosary and the litany of the Blessed Virgin. Just after the litany the officiating priest received with impressive rites a class of 20 first communion girls into the sodality styled The Children of Mary. The candidates were attired in regula- tion white and as they knelt at the altar rail the scene was beautiful and moving. Each girl was invested with the ribbon and body of the sodality, the ribbon being of light blue.
 The services were concluded with the benediction of the blessed sacrament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
COAL BUSINESS IS
 HAZARDOUS ON E

New York, December s.-Despite the large profits which he said the company had almost uniformly made every year since it's organization, Vice President Archbold Law of the Temple Iron com pany, testifying in the governments suit against the coal roads today, declared
 that the coal bushes was hazardous one The relations between the company and the roads interested in it-the Read ing, the Lehigh Valley, the Central of New Jersey, the Laekawanna, the Sus- quehannan and Western and the Erie were brought out in MT. Laws de-
 soription of the difficulties of the Tenn pie company during the coal strike. The three years preceding 1902 had been a particularly trying period for the Tenn pie company he said There were two strikes, one the big one during this period and the general depression in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
NEGRO HELD ON
 SERIOUS CHARGE

Florence, December S.-(Special)-Syl- vester Ward negro. is in jail at Tus- cumbia, charged with an attempted as- sault upon 12-yesr-old white girl. Ward is janitor at the Christian church and it was inside the church that the alleged crime was committed. Ward gave three younger children a nickel and sent them Off to get canoy. The children later re- ported the negros actions and his arrest followed, but the matter was kept quiet by the officers until today. It is reported in Tuscumbia that the negro had been removed to RussellVille for safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

Several members made reports of cases coming under their observation. After the business was concluded Miss Mary Griffith rendered several vocal solos most charmingly. Miss Nina Randall presided at the piano and gave an in- strumental selection iR splendid style. pr. Jackson made an address an hu- mane work, which was very instructive and entertaining.
 The following is a complete roster of the society:
 President, C. H. Mandy; vice presi dent, D. F. Sugg; treasurer, W. H. Davis; secretary. Mrs. w. N Wood.
 Directors-Dr. T. A. Johnson. Rev. A Crawford, Rev. L. A. Reagor, Rev. F. H. Duncan, J. H. Perkins, W. R. Stew art. J. H. Stewart. Thomas R. Walker, H. S. Meade. James Merriman. chief of police, in addition to Supt. N. R. Baker, Mrs. W. H. Davis, Mrs, Q. A. Echols, Mrs. J. H. Jones, Mrs. N. Girod Mrs. W. R. Stewart, Mrs. w. H. Russell and Mrs. D. D. Pugh.
 Music committee-Miss Nina Randall and c. J. Herbert.
 Press committee-J. F. Lee, Charles De Lacee, c. J. Herbert and c. H. Mandy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Steel City Lodge, K. of Pq 1en-
 derS Elaborate Affair
HUMANE SOCIETY MEETS
School Improvement Association Will Establish kindergarten-Fath Cos
 telo Speaks on Confession.
 Personal and General.
By c. H.. MANDY.

Ensley, December S.-(Special. )--The
 banquet given tonight by the Knights of Pythias Of Steel City lodge to the Pythian
 Sisters was one of the most elaborate and enjoyable affairs ever given in fraternal circles in Ensley. About 100 knights and their ladies were present.
 The lodge was opened by Chancellor Commander A R. Mays. R. L. Daniels delivered tine address of welcome, paying fine compliment to the ladies It was littngly replied to by Mrs. John An gWin. The lodge adjourned to the Met ropoiitan cafe where a bounteous repast was spread. Full justice was done to the dainty viands.
 W. E. Stewart was toastmaster and introduced L. G. Waldrop as the first speaker, giving as his subject "Pythan- ism in it's True Sense" MT. Waldrop ex- pressed his pleasure at being with his former neighbors and Pythian friends and after complimenting the ladies launched into his subject He made fine ad- dresss replete with Pythan truths and expounded the beauties and benefits of Pythianism At the conclusion he was roundly applauded.
 The chairman then introduced J. B. Wadsworth. past grand chancellor of the grand domain of Alabama, who spoke on The Pythian Order" Mir. Wads- worth thanked the lodge for it's hospital ity aHd expressed his pleasure and ap- preciation of the honor of addressing them. He confined his opening remarks to tine ladies present and with many pleasing anecdotes told some of the se- orets of the order. He spoke on the age of chivalry and described in eloquent language the many trials the knight at that time went through to win the appro- bation of the fair sex.
 He said the modern knight was in duty bound to be just as chivalrous and that lknightly courtesy should still prevail. He closed with a splendid tribute to the Pythian order. His address was fre- quently applauded.
 Mrs D. A. Echols was called upon and made particularly pleasing and happy speech. With quiet mein and well modu- lated voice she replied to some of the remarks of the previous speakers Her apt witticisms came when least expected and wereaso much to the point that the guests were kept laughing all during her remarks. Her remarks were entirely in- promptu and were thoroughly enjoyed.
 Thomas R. Walker was the next speak CT and he made a neat and appropriate address. He paid a high tribute to the Pythian Sisters and closed with beau tiful poetical quotation.
 The affair was a decided success and much praise' is due the committee for the splendid manner in which the affair was carried out; alyo to the proprie- tors of the Metropolitan cafe for the splendid repast served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Lecture on Confession.

Father Costello, who is giving series of lectures to non-Catholics at St. An thonys church, spoke on "Confession' at the service tonight. He graphically de- scribed the actual process of making a confession in the Catholic church.
 "Confesson of sin became necessary" he declared, fir order that the power Of forgiving sin which the priest had could be sanely exercised"
 Father Costello quoted scripture to prove that Christ bestowed the power on His apostles, and their successors.
 In concluding he showed how the sacre- mental confession of sins as practiced among. Catholics benefited society at large. by securing a high degree of Christian morality and preventing many kinds of crime that would effect entire communi- ties. The lecture Wednesday night will be on the Sacrament of the Lords Sup per''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Church Society Notes.

The Ladies of the Presbyterian church will have sale of fancy work at Shows s store, on Avenue E and Nineteenth street, beginning Wednesday morning at o'clock and continuing through Thurs day. Many dainty articles suitable for Christmas presents will be offered for sale.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold bazar and supper next Thursday and Friday in the Gridley-Lee store on the corner of Avenue F and I'wenty-first street. They will serve sup per Thursday and dinner Friday. The proceeds will be applied to the organ fund.
 The Womans Temperance union will meet at 2:3) p. m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. H. c. Russell on Avenue D and Twenty fourth street.
 The Cosmos club will be entertained by Mrs. w 0. Garrett at her home on Ave- nue H and Twenty-second street next Friday afternoon at O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Brilliant Military weddinq.

Los Angeles December S.--Miss Helen Chaffee, daughter of Lieut. Gen. and Mrs. Edna R. Chaffee, was married tonight to Lieut. Je'in Hastings Howard. U. s. A., the brilliant military ceremony taking place at St Paups cathedral Bishop J. II. Johnson o1ficiated. Lieutenant Howard and his bride will leave tomorrow for Fort Riley, Kas., to attend the marriage on Decernoor 15 of Lieut.. Adna R. Chaffee, Jr., to Miss Helen Huff, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Arthur Dodson of Georgia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
VIII Establish Kindergarten.

A special meeting of the School Im- provement association was held this afternoon at the Bush school. Mrs. W. T. Hendon, president, was in the chair. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing Kindergarten work. It was decided to establish a kindergar- ten in Ensley, and Miss Laura Peterson of Whistler, Ala, was elected princi- pal A committee consisting of T. F. West, chairman, J. A. Dupuy and Supt. N. R. Baker was appointed to secure a building. A committee was also ap- pointed on aff1liation with the Birming- ham District Kindergarten association. The following ladies were appointed: Mrs. w. T. Hendon. Mrs. N. W. Scott and Mrs. N. R. Baker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Prominent Attorney Dies.

Savannah, Ga., December 9.As the re- suit of an insects bite on his hand six weeks ago. P, J. OConnon, one of the best known Savannah lawyers, died early this morning. He was bitten while on a fishing trip and was very i'll last Wednesday, pneumonia setting in then and ausing his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Let Your
 Xmas Boxes Be Beautiful

Half the joy in preparing your Christmas gifts is in the packing of the boxes. Half the joy on Christmas morning IS in the beauty of the united boxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

Edward Corrigan of Lexington, Ky, a noted horseman, is in the city visiting P. l.. Day.
 w. W. shortridge Jr., of Meridian. Miss, visiting his parents, Col. and Mrs. w. w. Shortridge, at Palmer Terrace.
 Rev. P. H, Duncan left for Kansas City this evening to visit his brother in-law, Dr. Taylor, who is dangerously III.
 MT. and Mrs. H. E. Agerton moved to Shady Side yesterday, where they will in the future reside.
 Mai. F. B. Dodge has returned from two weeks visit to Pittsburg and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
WANTED-As credit mar

and office manager. A man with thorough knowledge of local retail conditions, capable of handling big proposition Bond required. J. 28, care Age-H Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
CHILDREN WORK ON
 CITY BEAUTIFUL
Interesting suggestions Are
 Made By Children
ONE FROM PAUL HAYNE
Professor Glenn Says the Plan Has Served to Bring the Matter Point edy Before Each Child of
 the City.

While .he municipal troubles are go- ing on. the City Beautiful campaign is working trelessly. and during the last few weeks has sown good seed in the public schools. The letter of Prof C. B. Glenn gives son1e idea of what the chii- Gren are doing and sample paper writ ten on the subJset by child in the Paul Hayne school is attached
 Birminghan Ala November 13, 1908. Dr J. H. Phillips. Superintendent of
 Schools
 Bear Sir-T leg herewith to submit specimen papers of the language work cone in connection with the City Beau tifult test sent out from your office.
 The test served 10 bring the matter Teintedly lefore each child who in turn discussed it al home The result. as you no doubt anticipated has been not only au increased interest but an aroused con science in matters of civic pride, which Ne shall enGeaVor to utilize.
 Several children vino had visited other cities still claimed Birmingham as the most beautiful one they had ever seen. Others suggested an unfavorahle con1- rarison between the well-kept parks of other cities and our own.
 Others complained of the infrequency of the visits Of the garbage wagon to the residences.
 To judge from these papers the mat tel of keepine the yards clean is in the hands of tho children of the city. Very respectfully. C. B. GLENN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Personal and General.

The annual conference of the A. M E. church of North Alabama met today at the A. M. K. church of Ensley, Bishop R. s. Williams presiding. About 125 dele gates are ir attendance. Rev. B. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
The City Beautiful.


 By Freddie l.. Traslow 12el Tenth ave,
 nue, south. Ninth ward. Block So9.
 9. The City Beausift1 Idea best ex plains itself ir it's own words, having for it's purpose the creation of a beau tiful city To turn bare spots into green lawns. ragged fences into smooth hedges and let the sunshine creep into our dark and dirty alleys. are some of the means to such an end.
 3. The ladie; of our neighborhood have organized q Blcck Improvement society.
 1. The good our Block Improvement so- city has done may readily be seen High weeds in the vacant lots have been cut down. dead trees have found their way to the kindling box, while there is not an ugly fance in the block.
 My share in this work has been very small. Perhaps a few brown leaves have gone up n siloke on account of me, and the sldew1l were given a cleaner ap- pearance.
 s. From my front porch I enjoy every day the haaJd T view of beautiful lawn just acr ss the street. It belongs to MT. j. G. Whitfield. There are no trees to ma1 the level green with their falling leaves and no children to scatter paper recklessly about. and as soon as the grass is tall enough to nod in the breeze, it s cut Iown again.
 I. The first thing l would do with lot of Birmingham homes would be to tear them down. And those I left stand ing would think Easter had come along and brought them a new spring frock. Yes, I would paint them all
 @ Next would run street broom along the streets and all these little piles of trash you see along the curbing would disappear.
 (5) When l came to the parks I would try to bring something artistic into use. Flower beds, fountains, white walks, and, above all. plenty of shade and green grass would be necessary.
 (4) If every school could follow Paul Haynes example and fix gravel grounds and paint the faded brick buildings, it would be great improvement.
 8. I don't think a rock or post labeled Mystic oil of Joy" or "Old Virginia Cheroots' is a pleasing hedge for our roadways. Can't we leave the rocks as nature gave them to us and let the wires te sufficient burdens for the poles?
 9. Savannah Ga, is the most beautiful city I have ever seen. Possibly because l had such good time there and made I had such a good time there made shady streets and that gray-green moss fastening ono tree to another along the sides are toe pretty for words.
 TO- Advantages: Ut isn't all in the books" says an old proverb, and that just suits the Birmingham Idea" We can't be beautiful unless we are clean and if our city is clean We are on high road to health I think health, wealth and beauty will all three result from the plans the Birmingham people are now trying to develop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Humane Society Meets.

The Ensley Humane society held an interesting meeting tonight at the Bush school. President c. H. Mandy called the meeting to order. Mrs. ". N. Wood made a report on the recent meeting of the Humane society at New Orleans, which was very interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Our Christmas Gift Dressings

Add the significant and finishing touch to the pres ent. We have on display a large selection of boxes for handkerchiefs, cand y, coins and other articles, includ- ing combination boxes of nine sizes, which you will find un- usually convenient. We special ize in these gift dressings, among which are Santa Claus seals, pastors and stamps, Santa Claus streamers, crepe paper, colored tissue paper, holly. Addressed labels, color ed card board, colored twine, gold and silver twine, gold and silver paper, holly paper and many other novelties along this line which are entirely new and very attractive. You will find this store of great as sistance in making your Christ mas boxes beautiful and indi- cative of the Holiday Season.
 VISIT THE GIFT DIVISION OF THIS STORE, WHERE YOU WILL FIND MANY THINGS OF BEAUTY AS CHRISTMAS GTFTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

cAUTloN.-When you ask your druggist, grocer or dealer for 0uffy's Pure Malt Whiskey be sure you gsr the genuine. it's the only absolutely pure medicinal malt whiskey and is sold in large sealed bottles only never in bulk. Look for tht trade mark, the "old Chemist" on the label, and make sure the seal over the cork Is unbroken. Price $t.oo. Write Con ssuIting Physician, Duffy's Malt Whis- key Co.,, Rochester, N. Y., for free illus trated medical booklet and free ad- vice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

Miss Buckler recently wrote: q was very weak and rundown, had no life or energy, was very much in need of something that would tone up my sys- tenn and enrich my blood. On the ad- vice of friends I began taking Duf1y's Pure Malt Whiskey. and it immediately put new life into me. l feel wonder fully better, and would advise any one needing q tonic stimulanl that Wln
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
a11d ViqOr

Miss Edna Buckler, a Promin- ent Young Lady of Hume, III, Praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for Restoring Her to Health and Vigor After Being Very Weak and Run Down. "-She recom- mends It to All in Need of a Tonic Stimulant That Makes the Old Young and the Young Energetic and Wig orouS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS. PIZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to II days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

Malt Nhiskey Every testm s published faith, guaranteed
 life derived worlds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Duffv's Pure Malt Whiskey

 Gys Pure Malt Whiskey regularly
  fes recognized as a family everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Annual Conference

Brown of Athens preached the opening
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05
List Of Letters

List ot Let1eFs
Remaining in the postof6ce at
Baxter Springs, Kansas, for the
week ending with Mar. 4. 1908
which if not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington. D. c.:
Ben Childers Mr. Brit Carpenter
Mr. Marion Brown Mr. B Tyler
Mrs Sarah Taylor Frank Ruby
Security Elberta Co
Miss Clarence Morrison
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say"Adve'
tised,"eiving date list.
JAMES S. PRICE, p. N.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05
BOLD. ROBBERY.

Tuesday night while Charlie
Craney was sleeping peacefully,
some fellow entered the house by
forcing open a window, and took
therefrom a large rug and sew
eral smaller ones, Of an aggre-
gate value of about 500.
The officers are looking for a
couple of suspicious looking
strangers who were noticed on
the streets Tuesday evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

The Johnston Public Library
is proving to be a very popular
institution, as is evidenced by the
reports of the librarian. During
the month of January more than
1900 books were taken from the
library and we understand the re-
port for the month of February
win prove equally as encourag-
ing. Besides, the reading room
rs proving to be a popular place.
his is all very gratifying to the
zNEws, as it proves that we fought
for a worthy cause when the IL
brary campaign was waged.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05
kEILLOR, The TAILOR.
All work guaranteed first class.
First door north of Opperman's.
An Expression of Thanks.

We desire to express our SIM
cere and heartfelt thanks to our
friends and neighbors for the
many kindnesses extended to us
during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. L. C. Goodner and Children
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

F. A. Brown, at one time quite
heavily interested in the Baxter
Springs camp. has opened up a
wonderfully rich mine in the Jop-
lin camp, and is building a mill.
The property is about a mile and
a half east of the Keystone hotel,
and is said to be very rich. Mr..
Brown expects to have the mill
running about the first of April.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

]. w. Davis of Fort Worth,
Texas, ]. M. Gilmore of Sherman,
Texas, John Channey of Sapulpa.
Okla, officers of the Frisco In
vestment Co., were here Monday
inspecting their mining property.
They were very favorably i'm
dressed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

T. J. Morrow left Saturday
for his mills near Sallisaw, Okla.
He will be gone perhaps a couple
of weeks if the weather will per-
nit the operation of the mills. He
has orders for several car loads Of
hard wood lumber, and is going
to try and fill the orders while on
this trip. The weather the past
few weeks has been against the
saw mill men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

Marshal Horton tells US that
the beer which he seized when
Cedar Red and Shorty McCleary
were arrested, and which he
stored in the city Jail, is souring
and smelling bad.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05
War With Japan

Is not probable but you likely to have with your wife
or daughter you do buy her that long promised piano.
Nothing shows culture and refinement in home like piano.
Home what you make it. and you have entertainment
for your children at home you must expect them to seek
elsewhere SO do not blame the children the fault is all
your own. Let place piano in your home trial and
see how briehtens up the household also see how your
children will bring their company TO their home for entertain
ment instead Of seeking it elsewhere We have Is
different makes pianos to select FROM and guarantee you
considerable saving on any piano you may want
Yours very truly
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Redeagle
went to Lawrence Tuesday to see
their daughter, whO is attending
school at Haskell Institute. ).
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

Friday afternoon Mrs. Robert
McCreery entertained at high
five at her rooms on North Mill
tary street. The high score was
made by Miss Mayme Landis,
but every one received prize
from a large Jack Horner pie. AT
the close of the game a delight
full luncheon was served.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

DR.. S. C. Goodner, a banker OF
Sarcoxie. Mo-, attended the fu-
neral of his brother, L. c, Good
ner, in this city last Sunday. He
was accompanied by his wife.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

We do not want to spoil a good
officer by praising him, and in
this instance we do not believe
we shall spoil one; but isn't it a
fact that Henry Horton is maxi
ing the best marshal the town
has had in a great many years!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05
Jim Harmon,
"The Pure Food Groceryman"
Baxter Springs, Kansas.

Friday evening Mrs. W. I.
Gregory entertained a number OF
little folks in honor of her son,
Glenn's, seventh birthday. All
sorts of childhood games were in
dulged in and at the close of the
evening refreshments were serv-
ed. Mrs. Gregory was assisted
by her daughters, Misses Ruby
and Pearl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Polster
left Tuesday night for st. Louis
to buy spring and summer goods
for Polster Bros. big store.