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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
H. w. ALLEN e. CO.
THE BLACK TAFFETA SILK

need should be brought here early The great
Stocks that were recently secured from the Re-
ceivers O, several we'll known best Manufacturers
and offered at greatly reduced prices rapidly
diminishing.
An extraordinary chance for saving eoodly
of money on the most worthy kinds of Mer-
chandise and one which not last but short
time. Even though prices arc third to half less
than the usual cost the guarantee as to wear
ing qualities goes with every yard as when prices
represent full value.
for its almost ndcsuctabe wearing qualities 81 inches wide
instead Of 81 so,
Priced at $1l5
"a Inch Guaranteed Black Taffeta Silk Sutns value,
Priced at 7e Cents
"a Inch, very fine Black Taffcta Silk Sutne sold
here less than S15O per yard
Priced at SO Cents
"a Inch, very high grade Black Taffea Silk Suitins,
wear guaranteed. value Sl.75,
Priced at $117
SO Inch fine Swiss finish Black Taeta-former price
81. so per yard.
Priced at e5 Cents.
SO Inch Black Taffea Suitine finest quality produced
by American Looms, ordinarily selling a S2,25.
Priced at S1.5O.
$50 yards pure dye Black Taffea Silk 10 inches wide
instead of IS cents,
In this Sale at SO Cents
Genuine Swiss Black Taffeta "a inches WIDE chiffon
finish, very brilliant lustre, value $1.75,
Priced at SO Cents
81 Inch Black Taffeta Sutus wearing qualities euaran-
| teed, value 81 co. less except in this Sale
SO Gents per yard
80 Inch. Gold Standard Black Taffcta Suitns wear
Guaranteed instead $l.O0 per yard.
In this Sale at 70 Cents.
20 Inch very fine genuine Swiss Black Tafea beautiful
high ustre chiffon finish instead 1875 the actual value
In this Sale at IS Cents
Il 10 Inch Black Taffea Silks made to sell at eS and Is
II
II Priced at 48 Cents
Il II W. ALLEN G3 CO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
MEETING IS HELD BY ADMINISTRATION

A crowd of more than 200 people as- sembled at the school house in West End last night to listen to the orators of the administration faction there. Maj. J. w. Tate presided and also addressed the gathering. J. w. Logan was the other speaker.
 A feature of the meeting was talk by c. c. Ellis who was nominated by the citizens faction for alderman from the Fourth ward MT. Ellis announced that he had declined to run on the citizens ticket, which is headed by G. P. Mont gomery for mayor, and would throw all of his support toward the administration ticket, headed by the present mayer, Sid- ney Norwood, who is standing for re- election.
 The tenor of Major Tate's and MT. Logan's remarks was a. recital Of the work done by MT. Norwood and the pres ent board all of whom are candidates. They also contradicted some of the state ments made by the citizens forces. There was a great deal of enthusiasm at the meeting, and it was plain to see that West End is deeply stirred politically. A large number of the opposition were In the crowd but made no demonstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
BEES HAVE LONG
 LIST OF DUTIES
NEW CLUB SEEKS PERMISSION TO DO ALL SORTS OF THINGS. LOCKERS MENTIONED AS INCL. DENTAL FEATURE.

The Benevolent Order of Bees" ia Birmingham's latest corporation or club. Papers of incorporation have been filed in the probate court and the petition requests permission to do probably ths greatest variety of things of any peti- ton ever filed in this court.
 Eleven men are named as charter Bees, their names being J. Marble John Blake, c. Lachman, A. K. Lacey. S. E. Lewis, George Wittgenfeld, D. L. Com- mander. B. Matthews, B. Z Smith, Hovy Edwards and T. T. Thomas.
 The petition states that "these persans desire to associate themselves, not for pecuniary profit in the sense of payins interest or dividends on stock, but for their mutual benefit by cooperation" and then gives the purpose ard object of the association.
 This is Ito run, operate and conduct cafes, restaurants. lunch counters, bil- Hard and pool tables for the exclusive use and convenience of the corporatong to furnish and provide current news, periodicals and magazines and for such purpose may subscribe 10 or become members of news and press associations; to provide and hold entertainments or amusements, social functions and games, exclusively for members of the corpora- ton, provided that no betting and ean- bling be allowed or carried on; to re. ceive, maintain, bulletin, print, publish, post and announce quotations on stocks, bonds, cotton, wheat and other things; to build, own or lease telephone and telegraph lines; to organize a bureau of daily information of news and informa- ton of courts and business transactions throughout the United States and else- where; to borrow money and to lend money; to operate stock, cotton and corn exchanges provided they do not conflict with laws passed by the legislature rela- tive to the dealing in futures: to keep and dispense to members drinks of all kinds not prohibited by law. cigars, cig- arettes, tobacco and all kinds of mer- chandise to maintain lockers in which the members may keep spurious, vinous and malt liquors for their own use; to furnish detailed accounts of baseball games, horse racing and the like; to buy and sell real estate and transact any kind of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
WILL LOOK AFTER SMALL INDUSTRIES Commercial Club Lets Political
 Questions Alone NO ACTION ON NEW COUNTY Special Committee Named to Provide Headquarters for Farmers Union
 and Assure Members They
 Are Wanted Here.
NO AC TON ON NEW COUNTY

One of the new duties which will be taken up by the Chamber of Commerce was thoroughly discussed at the Com mercial club yesterday afternoon Rail- road Commissioner W. D. Nesbitt called to the attention of the members the speech of Vice President Arkwright of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, when he said that Birmingham needs to diversity.
 He then suggested that Birmingham should have a transportation bureau managed by man who. would study transportation, both outgoing and incom- ing, relative to the rates enjoyed by other cities so that all problems of shippers and others could be answered, and where the railroads are not giving justice to competition, the matter might be taken up by the authorities.
 The subject was thoroughly discussed, and it developed that already Chairman A. W. Nelson of the committee on rates is busily engaged in an attempt to get rates on bar and plate iron which will give Birmingham the chance to compete with Pittsburg.
 James Brown brought up the subject by recalling an incident where big manu- facturing company had secured location and was ready to spend $200,OOO on their plant when they discovered that they could have crude iron shipped to them from Pittsburs to a point in Virginia, and could then ship the finished product to Texas, making a greater profit, than would be possible taking Birmingham iron right here, and then shipping to Texas.
 "All we need is the benefit of our geo. graphical location." he said. ''We can never locate smaller and important indus tries until we can get better rates, and cheaper iron"
 The committee on the Chamber of Com merce reported that the quarter of a million dollar proposition was moving along slowly, but surely, and that before long actual work on the building will be- gin.
 The expected action Of the club on the constitutional amendments did not mater ialize. The matter was brought up by R. N. Rhodes, who moved that the three amendments be adopted, but he was ruled out of order, first by himself, and then by the chairman. A large crowd of Bes- semer business men attended the meeting The club decided the matter should not be taken up because it was of political nature
 MT. Nesbitt called attention to the fact that the Farmers union was seeking headquarters in another city, because they thought Birmingham did not want them. The club appointed a committed of five to make arrangements to secure offices for the union, and assured this organization of 5000 men that Birming- ham expects to keep them here. The meeting adjourned without taking any &C., ton on other matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
sANkHEAD APPOINTMENTS.
Will Make Extensive Trip In Interest
 of Good Roads Movement.

The Alabama Good Roads association has arranged the following appointments for Senator Bankhead to address the people on the subject of the good roads amendment
 Center, Saturday, September F. .Greenville, Butler county, Monday night September IA.
 Andalusia, Covington county, Tuesday night, September 15
 Samson, Geneva county, Wednesday night September 16
 Sherrod, Houston county, Thursday, September IT at 2:30 p. m.
 Dothan, Houston county, Thursday night at o'clock, September F.
 Enterprise, Coffee county, at Il a. m., Friday, September IS.
 Ozark, Dale county, at Il a. m. Sat urday, September 19.
 Ashville, St. Clair county, Monday, September 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
Miss Marie Montrose.

Miss Marie Montrose, an accomplished singer who has had an engagement at the Alamo theatre this week, has won much praise for her excellent voice. Miss Montrose has youth and good looks in her favor, and is besides very ambitious. She has starred in musical comedy. but this Is her first venture into vaudeville. Her songs at the Alamo theatre this week have proved a popular feature, and the applause has been liberal for her act, which is high-class musical speciality, consisting of three songs in costume.
 Two Birmingham boys, Tommy Me- Quaide and William Holt, known about town as Red" Holt, have made their de- but in vaudeville, and have already made quite hit. These two young men are putting on jugglingsac at the Alamo theatre this week which is well worth seeing. They give promise of developing into two very good vaudeville entertain CTS. Both are determined to win success.
 A brother of Tommy McQuaide is play ing the Proctor & Keith circuit now with a comedy juggling act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
MOTHER AND CHILD Both Fully Nourished on Grape-Nutss

The value of this famous food Is shown in many ways, in addition to what might be expected from its chemS ical analysis.
 Grape Nuts food is made of whole wheat and barley, is thoroughly baked for many hours and contains all the wholesome ingredients in these cereals.
 It contains also the phosphate of potash grown in the grains. which na- ture uses to build up brain and nerve cells.
 Young children require proportions ately more of this element because the brain and nervous system of the child grows so rapidly.
 Virginia mother found the value os Grape Nuts in not only building up her own strength but in nourishing her baby at the same time. She writes:
 After my baby came l did not re- cover health and strength, and the doo- tor said I could not nurse the baby as I did not have nourishment Tor her, be- sides I was too weak.
 'TIe said l might try a change of diet and see what that would do. and recommended Grape-Nuts food. bought a package and used it regular ly. A marked change came over both baby and l.
 My baby is now four months old, is in fine condition. I am nursing her and doing all my work and never felt better in my life" "Theres a Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to We'll ville," in pkgs.
 Ever read the above letter. A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
Real Estate Transfers.

The following deeds of conveyance were issued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate court
 S275O-P. B. Matthews to G. c. Mccarthy, part of lots q, 9, 29, block :, Rugby Land and Improvement company survey
 $1650-Fred J. Bender to c. R. Bittek- leitt, lot 1, block 3OS, Elyton Land con- pany survey
 s220O-G. B. Edwards to George ]. Thomas, lots 27, 2S, block 259, Bessemer Land and Improvement company survey.
 $1250-S. T. Barnett and wife, Claribel L., to George Bilbe, lots 6. 8, 9. block 4, East Birmingham Land company survey.
 s105O-D. J. Trucks to Lizzie F. Smith, lots b-6, block 76, West End Land and Improvement company survey.
 S36OO-W William D. Gresham to Nancy M. Merrell, part of lots 1, ?, block S53, Bir- mingham Realty company survey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
METHODIST LAYMEN GATHER HERE TODAY

At 9:3O o'clock this morning there Will be A meeting of those interested In the laymen's missionary movement or the North Alabama Methodist conference at the First Methodist church. There Will be an afternoon session and also one in the evening.
 A large number of prominent persons will address the meeting and the ses- sons promise to be exceptionally inter esting. The conference will continue through Sunday, three sessions also being held tomorrow.
 The organization of the laymen was re- gently started in the Methodist church and is gaining great headway, until now it is considered as one of the strongest weapons of the church. Other denomlna- tions have also taken up the idea and the same degree of success IS noted among them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
GERMAN CHURCH SERVICE.
Evening Service In English Will Be
 Resumed Tomorrow Evening.

The evening service in English will be resumed tomorrow at the German Lutheran Zion church, corner of Avenue B and Nineteenth street, while speciai services will be celebrated tomorrow morning upon the installation of Prof. J. c. Wunnenberg as teacher of the Zion church school. The Rev. F. w. Weid- mann will officiate at both services Evening service will begin at 7:SO o'clock and the morning service at 10:S0 o'clock.
 On Monday night the Zion church school opens with Professor Wunnenberg at it's head. He is graduate of Addi- sons Teachers Seminary, and besides the elementary branches he will give special instructions in German. Parents desir- ing to enroll their children in this school are requested to notify him at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
WOODLAWN SCHOOLS.
Good Prospects for Large Attendance
 During Coming Session.

The Woodlawn schools will open Mon day, September 21 There will be no in cidential fee for resident pupils of the grammar grades as the schools are to be entirely free. Non-residents and high school pupils will pay tuition as here tofore.
 The buildings are being put in good condition and the prospects are that the schools will open with a large attendance. With the four additional rooms and sev- eral additional teachers the board of edu- cation believes that ample provision has been made to take care of any increase in attendance over last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
At the Bijou.

'The Candy Kid'' is drawing we'll at the Bijou theatre this week. The play belongs to a new type which is proving very popular in the moderate-priced houses. It combines meledrama with legitimate comedy, musical comedy and vaudeville. The result is a successful en- tertainment that appeals to all classes of theatre-gocrs The leading part in the play this week is taken by Ray Raymond, a young comedian who has much ability. The music was written especially for "The Candy Kid" and there are several very tuneful airs The staging of the play is good and the specialties pleasing. A matinee this afternoon and perform ance tonight will close the engagement. Next week the Bijou will offer Beulah Poynter in Lena Rivers a dramatiza- ton from the famous novel of the same name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
HERE TO ARRANGE
 FOR POSTMASTERS

K. c. Mahan of Brierfield, president of the Association of Fourth-class Post- masters, is in Birmingham for the pur- pose of making arrangements for the en- tertainment of the postmasters, who will meet in annual convention here on Oc- tober 12-14, inclusive.
 MT. Mahan has engaged rooms at the Metropolitan hotel, where he will make his headquarters. It is understood that there will be close to 600 delegates here on the occasion of the convention and President Mahan came a month early in order that he might have ample time to complete his arrangements for the enter- tainment of the postmasters.
 It will be noticed from the date that the convention will be here during the Alabama state fair. In appreciation of their presence one day of the fair will be called ''Postmasters' Day" on which the gates of the fair will be thrown open to the delegates to the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. John F. Jackson.

The remains of Mrs. John F. Jackson. who died in Nashville Thursday, were brought to Birmingham yesterday and were removed to the undertaking parlors of Lige Loy. Funeral services will be held in the chapel there at 10 o'clock this morning, and interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Evans will officiate.
 The deceased was a resident of Bir- mingham a number of years ago. leaving here for Tennessee, where she lived until her death. She was the mother of Bunk Jackson, who is remembered here as a prominent engineer, and is survived by two children, Dr. w. H. Jackson of Nash vile and Mrs. Charles o. Word of Knox vile, who accompanied the remains to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
BIRMINGHAM GOING AFIER
 ODD FELLOWS CONVENTION

Birmingham will go after the 1910 national convention Of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
 At an early date the order of Odd Fellows will meet in Denver, Col, in biennial national convention. Dele- gates from the Birmingham lodge are making preparations for a fight for the 1910 convention. Letters are being ob- tained from the various local commer cial bodies inviting the convention to the Magic City year after next, and armed with these invitations and backed by Birmingham's reputation as a convention city the local representa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
WE " MOUNTAIN RO4D IS
 NOW READY FOR ROLLER

"The new 6 per cent grade road running from Shades creek to the top of Shades mountain is now nearing completion" said Hugh McGeever of the Board of Revenue yesterday afternoon.
 'The grading of the road has been com pleted and one of the countys rollers was sent over yesterday to roll the bed thoroughly before the chert is put down. No slag will be used in the construction of the road but heavy layer of the best ehert; will be put down and thoroughly rolled, which process will make the high way an ideal one.
 Tt will be only a comparatively short time until the new road will be ready for traffic."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
Y. M. c. A. Lecture Tomorrow.

A member of the Jefferson County ture at the Pastime theatre tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. 'Hao- 1t" will be the subject for discussion. These meetings are being largely at tended, seating room being at premium the last two Sundays. The meeting will begin at o'clock with an informal song service conducted by Dr. F. B. Sutton. W. L. Riddle. the tenor soloist, will sing two selections. Admission Is free and all men arc invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
ST. MARI'S EXTENDS CALL
 70 REV. DIR. .CLAYBROOK

call to the rectorship of St. Mary's- on-the- Highlands Episcopal church has been extended to the Rev. Willoughby Claybrook of Huntsville, and he will pre- side at the Il o'clock morning service tomorrow. He has not as yet stated whether he will accept the call.
 MT. Claybrool Is at present missionary for the Alabama Episcopal diocese, and is one of the best known divines in this denomination in the state. St. Mary's church has been without rector for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12

Tn speaking of the new system of work ing the roads, MT. McGeever said: .sThe plan recently adopted by the board of having regularly employed supervisors to look after the condition of the roads is working excellently.
 While the board has only two of the supervisors employed at present, 1t has been favorably impressed with the sys- tenn, and next month we expect to pro- vide more supervisors. The mileage of the county highways will be divided into sections. and supervisor appointed for each section who shall be responsible for the condition of the roads which he shall have been appointed to keep up.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
Sittings of Registrars.

The Board of Registrars of Jefferson county will sit in Bessemer at the court house on Wednesday and Thursday, Sep tember 16 and IT, for the purpose of regis tering the qualified voters of that munich pality. and in Birmingham at the court house on Friday and Saturday. September IS and 1s, for the purpose of registering the qualified voters of all the municipali- ties in Jefferson county.
 R. G. Hewett, E. A. Wright. D. R. Dun lap, registrars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12

tives will go to Denver to try to bring the Odd Fellows here in 1910.
 A letter signed by the mayor, ad- dressed to the supreme council, points out Birmingham's record in handling conventions, emphasizing the manner in which the Magic City entertained approximately 75,000 visitors on the oc- casion of the Confederate reunion, and promises that if the next convention comes here an effort will be made to surpass previous records.
 The national organization of Odd Fellows is big one, and the assembly of it's convention here would be feather in Birmingham's cap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
HThe Land of Nod"

With its beauty and sweetness, it's originality and initmable comedians, "The Land of Nod" arrived In Birming- ham yesterday for the second time, and delighted two audiences which taxed the capacity of the Jefferson theatre.
 It was a happy audience which fol- lowed "Bonnie" into the mystic regions, listened with appreciation to the sweet melodies az laughed hilariously at The April Fool, The Welsh Rarebit, The Man In The Moon and The Chorus Girl. Knox Wilson, the original April Fool was there again in his foolish clothes, and his every word and ex- pression drew a peal of laughter, while The Rarebit and The Man In The Moon were always there to add an- other laugh.
 To describe the work of the prin- cipals could not be done on account of space limitation, but it is sufficient to say that each was perfect in his or her different role. Bonnie, in the person of Dorothy Webb, was dainti- ness itself, while Grace Drew as Jack of Hearts was very delighting. Will liam Welp was the Welsh Rarebit and Maurice Darcey the graceful Man In The Moon.
 The chorus was a revelation to Bir- mingham. Splendidly drilled, grace full, shapely and melodiously voiced, It pleased exceedingly.
 To those who saw 'HThe Land of Nod" there will be the regret that 1t did not
 
 it missed a treat.
 Marie Fachonatti, a Birmingham fa- vorite. gave a graceful rendition of the Salome dance. Miss Fachonatti is very good looking. and her dance while short, and a tame affair compared with Maud Allan's, was very pleasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
All Quiet at oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay, N. Y., September 11.-No official callers were received at Sagamore Hill today, so that President Roosevelt had day of quiet. Congress- man W. W. Cocks of Westbury. l.. l.. made short visit to the executive of fees today His mission was to restore the Presidents broad-brimmed black felt hat which he had taken by. mistake from it's hook at Sagamore Hill last Tuesday. He had been wearing 1t for three days before he discovered his mistake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
kept here over NIaht.

John Ward. who was arrested several days ago in Blocton for the killing of a man named Harris in Decatur about five wears ago, was placed in the county jail last night during wait between trains. He was kept in the jail overnight and will be taken to Decatur this morning. Deputy Sheriff John l.. Bean has him in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12

about eight months, and the fact that the vestry has issued call will doubtless cause nearly all of the membership to assemble at the church to hear MT. Clay brook preach tomorrow morning.
 During the past several months the congregation has scattered to some extent among the other churches, and the trus- tees desire very much that they attend services at their own church tomorrow.
 MT. Claybrook will stop with Haskins Williams during his stay in Birmingham.