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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
| DIRECTORY ISSUED
 BY MANUFACTURERS
THOUSANDS OF COPIES WILL BE SENT OUT OVER THE STATE, SHOWS ALL ARTICLES MANU- FRACTURED IN BIRMINGHAM.

The directory of manufacturers and has finally been issued, and it is a most complete and unique little volume. It contains an authentic alphabetically ar ranged list of the products manufactured in the Birmingham district. giving the ad- dress both street and number of the firm manufacturing the articles.
 One hundred thousand of these books will be distributed throughout the length and breadth of the state They are is sued by the Manufacturers association. which will scatter them everywhere on their booster trips to be taken over this and adjoining states during this fall and winter. It contains advertisements and every advertiser will scatter thousands of them in all directions.
 The little book was prepared with the most exact care by a special committee of the association and printed by Roberts & Sons An explanatory note on the back contains the following words:
 This booklet compiled and issue au- thorized by the Birmingham Manufactur-
 
 map of the electric railways of entire district showing the principal suburbs and how to reach the principal points of in- terest in the county and city, and also other valuable information of a general character which alone will make the book worth keeping.
 This booklet contains an authentic al- alphabetically arranged list of the products manufactured in the Birmingham district. Jefferson county, Alabama, and by whom made, etc. Where the street and avenue or other address is not given, address at Birmingham.
 Tn addition to being the industrial and manufacturing center of the south, Bir- mingham is the leading wholesaling and jobbing center of Alabama, and will pay you to make 1t your regular trading point. When ordering by mail or when trad reference buyers guide, for in addition to its valuable list of manufactured prod- ucts 1t contains a number of selected ad- vertisements of the leading jobbers and wholesale merchants.
 ''The surest way to build up our state is to patronize home institutions and keep your money right here where you have a chance to get some of 1t back again through the usual channels of trade.
 Be boosterl Start today!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
THINKS ATTRACTIONS ARE
 BIGGER THAN EVER BEFORE

last year, but feel confident that l may oonscientiously insure just twice as much for the money this year. With James E. Hardy, an unequalled wire walker; with Mat Gay, the most sensational high diver on earth; with Spellman's bears, the big hit at the Hippodrome in New York; with ballon races every day, and numberless special attractions down the line, Frank P. Spellman is bringing a magnificent collection of amusements to Birmingham this fall.''
 MT. Barnes has been to the seat of the fair activities this manufacturing ton. Fayetteville and Winchester-and he reports that live stock exhibits and races of all kinds at the Birmingham fair will draw unusual entries from the adjoining states.
 All is activity at the fair grounds. A steam roller has been at work for sev- eral days preparing hard roads and walks around the buildings. There will be no danger of rain and mud marring the fair this time, for the sewerage system will insure against all accident. The build ings are beings repainted and rehauled, and a large force is constantly at work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Fine Highhay 10 (6nnect
 Birmingham and Jasper

At the Little Warrior river Jefferson county has built an iron bridge, and be- fore the cold weather sets in the Board of Revenue will have macadamized It's part of the boulevard to the Walker county line.
 A citizen of Walker county, who was in the city yesterday, states that much in terest in the movement is being manifest ed He states that besides being one of the richest counties in che state, Walker county has no bonded indebtedness, and the matter of the boulevard is now entire- ly up to those who made the suggestion.
 Walker county will have 19 miles of road to macadamze and a bridge to build over the Big Warrior river, which is now trav- ersed by ferry. The section through which the proposed boulevard will run is very rich in farm supplies, and the road would furnish excellent access to the markets for the farmers along the route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

Comedy is one of the main essentials of "The Phantom Detective success. Nc musical melodrama in years has won such instant and lasting popularity and the reason is readily seen. There is ar abundance of characters-9O in all-a bevy of girls nattily gowned. there are the thrills, the excitement, the interest dra. matically sustained, songs, dances, spe- cialties, the American newsboys quar- tette, den of Nubian lions and two car loads of special scenery-all lending at, mosphere, reality and strength. The pro. duction, under the management of the Rowland & Clifford Amusement company begins a weeks engagement commencing Monday next at the Bijou. Seats on salt at box office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
COLORED MASS
 MEETINGS BEGIN
Big Educational Rally Held To Make
 Appeals for the Miles Memorial College.

The colored Meth odists of Alabama mass meetings at Smith park. At tn e opening Tuesday night, in the presence R. S. Williams, D. D., of the colored Methodist Episcopal church made a strong address, dealing in careful and able manner with the vital issues tn at confront the educated negro. The open ing sermon, which produced a strong effect upon the great audience, was preached by the Rev. G. E. Coley, D. D.
 Yesterday was consumed in listening to welcome addresses and responses and reports from some of the districts. Last night the large tent, which is To- cated in the old Smith park was crowd ed with at least 1000. The sermon was preached by the Rev. T. P. Ashford of Talladega. It was said to be sermon of unusual power Speakers have point ed out that this Is the branch of the Methodist church that was set apart from the M. E. church (South) after the CIVIL war, dnQ luuS IHdlHldiHS q peculiar and special relation to the M. E. church (South). This meeting now in session is being held in the interest of Miles Memorial college, located five miles from Birmingham, on the North Bessemer car line. The leaders say that they expect to raise $12OO0 during the session, which will continue until Sun day night. Last. year at similar meet ing they raised $11,400.
 During the week appeals will be made to the people of the community, white and colored, for aid in their efforts.
 This morning, beginning at 9:30, the Rev. J. w. Gilbert, D. D., of Augusta, Ga., and the Rev. J. A. Bray, D. D., president of the college, will address the meeting on education.
 At S:30 D. m. the Rev. c. T. Walker, D. D., of Augusta, Ga., will deliver an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

The most recent good roads movement is one for macadamzed boulevard from Birmingham to Jasper, passing through one of the richest farming districts in the central portion of Alabama and connect ing the county seats of Jefferson and Walker counties.
 The matter of a boulevard from Bir- mingham to Jasper was first suggested by citizens of Walker county, who are push ing the movement with much energy. It is proposed to follow the old Jasper road which connects the two places via Searles. The distance is about 42 miles, 23 miles of the road being in Jefferson county.
 A few days after the suggestion was made in a Walker county paper that the boulevard be built it was discovered that the Jefferson county Board of Revenue had stolen a march" on the citizens of Walker for they inaugurated the very work which had been suggested, plans al ready having been prearranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

ing resolutions it's supreme indignation and contempt for those who have par ticipated in bloodshed and violence, either by act, words or conduct:
 We heartily indorse the determined stand taken by Gov. B. B. Conner to enforce the laws of our great state.
 We stand ready and willing and we desire to uphold and support him in suppressing crime and disorder, and if need be we will cheerfully obey his call to arms
 We earnestly sympathize with the friends and relatives of those who were cowardly murdered by an armed body of men resisting the law at Blocton.
 We sympathize with our young com- rades who were wounded by this same band of midnight murderers."
 We thank the young soldiers of the National Guard who have been and are standing guard and protecting the prop erty of our citizens
 We were prompted by love and admir- ation for our gallant sons in rendering our services with the desire that they should be relieved from the trying and arduous duties to which they had been subjected And, further, We believed it to be the duty of every citizen to man ifest his loyalty to his governor and to his state.
 I am delighted to assure you, dear gov ernor that since the publication of my open letter to you, numbers of old com rades have called daily at my office de- claring their readiness to obey your commands and to assist in any possible manner to bring about a peaceful solu- ton of this trouble that blights the fair name of Alabama. Your obedient serv- ant, J. w. BUSH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

Manager George T. Barnes has re- turned from Nashville, where he held d conference with Frank P. Spellman, sup erintendent of amusements for the state fair this year, and has returned more enthusiastic than ever in his predictions for great fair
 Since going over the matter Of amuse- ments with MT. Spellman," said Manager Barnes, "I am fully convinced that Blr- mingham people have never witnessed such thrilling and interesting amuse- ments as we have ready for them on October g.
 Far eclipsing all my expectations, the exhibition of Dare Devil Schreyer will be the most marvellous physical accom- plishment ever brought south. nave received clippings from some of the pig- gest papers in both Europe and America which state positively that the act has no equal Dashing down steep path ECO feet. peddling on a bicycle, he dashes through the air 145 feet, diving into small tank of water.
 "I believe the people were satlsneu with our free exhibitions and amusements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
MEMORIAL DAY
 FOR COMPANY 6
MEMBERS WILL MARCH TO OAK HILL CEMETERY SUNDAY AFT ERNooN, WHERE APPROPRIATE EXERCISES WILL BE HELD.

Company G, one of the local military organizations, will hold it's annual me- morial exercises at Oak Hill cemetery Sunday afternoon at o'clock. All Of the military companies in the city will Joln in the exercises and will drill to the cem- etery. The programme for the afternoon has about been completed. It will con- sist of the regular exercises used on such occasions and several addresses. Charles E. Rice of Birmingham will be orator or the occasion. One of the local ministers will also deliver an address.
 This custom was established by the company when the National Guard forces were called out at the beginning or the Spanish-American war. At that time the captain announced that every member or the company who died since then whether in battle or not, would be remembered in the above way each year. It was later decided to have the annual me- morial day upon the last Sunday in Au- gust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
GEN. J. w. BUSH COMMENDS
 WORK OF NATIONAL GUARD

Gen. J. ". Bush, commander of the V. has written the following reply to Governor Comer's letter of Tuesday
 Birmingham, Ala. August 26 1908. Gov. B. B. Conner, Montgomery, Ala.
 Dear Governor-Permit me to thank you for the Confederate veterans and for myself for your kind letter of Aug ust 20.
 We need not words to tell us of your esteem and high regard for the Con- federate veterans.
 Your every generous action in pro- noting their welfare and comfort, in encouraging an increase of pensions for the indigent veterans and widows of veterans and conscientious stand for the peoples rights, have won for you the love and admiration of my com rades throughout the state. We offered our services in no idle boast, nor did we cast, or intend to cast, any refec- tion upon the National Guard, many of whom are the dearest and most be- loved friends we have on earth, al- though some of them have misunder- stood our position.
 We know of what stuff they are made; we need not be told. As evil dence of our sincerity, we prepared and presented (10 days before our open let ter was published) to Camp Hardee res olutions, of which the following is d copy:
 "Camp Hardee of United Confederate veterans, views with the deepest regret the deplorable instruction prevailing in the Birmingham district of Alabama, and takes occasion to express by the follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
AG|TATORS ON BOND
 AT ADAMSV|[LE Deputy Sheriff Beaten Up Near
 The Station NEGR0'S HOUSE WRECKED Officers Have Been Unable To Locate Dynamters-chief Deputy Brown Discharged By Justice at
 Lewisburg.

The arrest of three men at Adamsville for creating disorder, followed by the beating up of a deputy sheriff by a crowd at the same depot, was the only violence reported in the strike district yesterday in addition to the dynamfting of the house of the negro non- union miner Cass Darden, at East Thomas.
 While officers arrived at Darden' s home a few minutes after the dynamit . ing, all their efforts to locate the guilty persons proved fruitless. Bloodhounds from No. 2 prison were rushed to the scene, but were unable to follow tn e trail for any distance.
 Darden's home was neat little cot tage, and in it at the time of the eX- plosion were himself, wife and two chill dren. The dynamite had evidently been placed against the front door and q long fuse lighted, it appearing that four sticks had been used. The impact of the explosion was terrific, rattling windows and doors in houses two miles away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
REV. BROWN TO SPEAK.
Will Deliver Address To Local Brother
 hood of St. Andrew.

The local assembly Of the brothernooo of St. Andrew will hold it's regular quar- terly meeting at St. Andrews parish house. corner of Eleventh avenue, south, and Central avenue, at o'clock this evening.
 The feature of the meeting will be the address of the Rev. Bertram E. Brown of Eufaula, who has been filling the pulpit of St. Andrews church during the month of August
 MT. Brown is a speaker of unusual force and those who attend the meeting will enjoy an intellectual treat.
 While the meeting is especially for men, ladies are invited and it is hoped that large number will be present. Members of all denominations are cordial ly invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
THOMPSON HABEAs CORPUS.
Case Will Probably Be Submitted On Stenographic Report of Preliminary.

Habeas corpus proceedings in the R. w. Thompson case will come up before Judge NeSmith in the city court this morning It is considered very probable that the case will be submitted on the steno- graphic report of the testimony taken fin the preliminary hearing before Judge Aberneth several days ago.
 It required a full week to try the case during the preliminary hearing, many of the witnesses being kept from their work for this length of time. Attorneys Bell and Allen are counsel for Thompson. The preliminary hearing was hard fought battle, and the habeas corpus plea promises to be equally as intense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
"GirIs From Happyland.U

sThe Girls From Happyland' will make their appearance at the Gayety next Sat urday night, August 29 and remain there during the entire week of August 31, pre- senting the familiar comedy of Billy W. Watson, who for many years has DOT trayed the principal character in Me, Him and l." The management deserves full credit for securing the services of this clever comedian. In the offering of the Girls From Happyland' full swing has been given him and 1t is needless to say that he takes advantage of every possible point. Box office opens today at 8 a. m to D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

of the large volume of business which the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic of ficials expect to secure in the Birming- ham district
 Simultaneously with the leasing of the offices in the Brown Marx building con- tracts were immediately entered into for renovating and refurnishing them so that the offices will be the handsomest in the city and thoroughly in keeping with the high-class equipment to be supplied by the road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Killed In Passenger Wreck.

Longview, Tex, August 26.-A Texas and Pacific passenger train was wrecked late last night near Abneys station. Dep uty Sheriff Rogers of Harrison county was killed. There were no other fatali- ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

While the Birmingham democrats are going to the polls in all the wards to on September 21 the democrats of the Third ward will also settle the much dis puted question of the successor for AL derman Eggleston who recently re- signed.
 The fight in this ward is becoming closer and closer. The people of the ward are determined to have a good alder man and the man ,who can do them the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Washinqton and Lee Alumni.

An important meeting of the local alumni of Washington and Lee university will be held at the Hotel Hillman. tonight at which time the annual scholarship will be awarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Wright's Flight Delayed.

Le Mans, France. August 26.-Gales again today caused the postponement of Wilbur Wrights trials with his aero plane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
PERSONAL

Mr. Robert Murphy of the Murphy Ad- vertising company has returned from a pleasant gulf trip.
 MT H. w. Beercroft and Miss Eliza beth M. Fraser will be married this after noon at o'clock at the First Presby- terian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington, August 26.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thurs day and Friday; light north to east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

most good. In fact this is the big is- sue In discussing the fight the citizens insist that their man can do the most good. They compare the records of the two men, their activity and their ability.
 The Third ward is in need of many improvements and it's representation in the council is very important. Few are willing to predict whether the voters will decide that A. A. Gambill or Asa l.. Hoyt can do them the most good after Sep- tember 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

Local Office U. S. Weather Bureau,
 Brmingh am, Ala, August 26 Weather conditions for the "A hours
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-29
Big Stone Gap Social News.

aaail2at opecIai s.slf5l
BIG STONE GAP, VA, June 49,;
Miss Georgia Bostwick has returned
from q visit to friends at Holston
Springs.
NUT. ". w. Bush, of winchester,
Ky, was the guest Of Hon. and Mrs.
r. T.: Irvine on "Wednesday.
Mrs. Campbell G. Cochran left Tues
day for visit to relatives in Char
lottesville.
Hon. and Mrs. r. Tate Irvine re-
turned Monday from weeks visit
to Charlottesville, Richmond and How
ardsyille. AT the aforementioned place
Mr.. Irvine attended meeting of the
board of visitors Of the University
Eof which he Is member.
The Big Stone Gap German Club
will give Its annual german al Col-
ller's FALL on the second nroximo
"A large number OF invitations have
been sent out.
III Mrs. j. L. Mccormick spent several
days last week in Norton, visiting
relatives and friends.
M Howe Cochran returned Thursday
from Charlottesville, where he has
been attending school the past ses-
sion. He was accompanied by his
sister, Miss Sarah, who has been
spending several months with her
grandfather. General Rosser.
], u. Criswell. OF Mt. Pleasant. Pa,
is the guest OF his daughter. Mrs. E.
j. Prescott. 3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-29
Woodstock Social News.
Especial to The Times Dispatch


WOODSTOCK, VA, June 2s.-The
younger members OF the social set OF
Woodstock We're entertained at the
home OF Hon. and Mrs. J., NJ, Bauser-
man last night. and all enjoyed a very
pleasant evening, The guests were
received by Mrs. Bauserman and her
son, Joseph Those present were
Misses Mary F'itzsmmons and Eugenia
Berry, IIarrisonburg; Nancy Fierce,
Fannie English, Mary. Newman, Olivia
sBookWalter, Louise Gibbs. Irene Ilel-
len Louise Rargelt. Margaret Mar
tin, Winnie Davis and Bessie Heller,
of Woodstock, and NIessrs. Joe Bau-
serman, Wellington Stickley. Samuel
Hoshouv, Fulton Nicodemus, Harry
Bennett. Willie Irwin. Joe Irwin,
Shields Chapman and w ilson GenrinE
of Woodstock. and Samuel Laughltn.t
Wheeling w, Va,
s5s Miss Mary Fltzsimmons and Miss
.Eugenia Berry, Of Harrisonhurg, are
the guests Of Mira. III. q, Ninodemus.
Il, Mrs. MI liam M. ISemper and little
son have returned TO their hons i 1T
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-29
Waverly Social News.
I Especial to The Times. Dispatct,

speclal 10 The Tlmes-Dlspatch.1
Christian Church gave lawn party
upon the High School grounds on
Friday night, and nice sum was
realized for the church.
Mr.. P. Fleetwood and Mr.. John w.
West have returned home from Hot
Springs, Va. where they were in at
tendance upon the Virginia Bankers
Association last week.
The Philomathean Club was enter
tanned on Friday night by Mrs. w. E.
Martin. the subject for study being
Matthew Arnold" Those who read
papers were Mrs. John w. West Mrs.
). +. May. Miss Annie Martin and Miss
Mary w. May. The hostess served
delightful refreshments, after which
the club adjourned to meet again in
September next.
Rev. H. e. Rountree returned home
this week from Louisville, KY, where
he attended the sessions OF the Inter
national Sunday School Convention.
Mr.. Rosser B. West will leave next
week for Poughkeepsie. N. Y. where
mans Business College.
Mr.. r. w. Arnold. Jr.. who recently
received his B. /. at Washington and
Lee University. and passed the bar
examination before the Supreme Court
at Wytheville. arrived home this
week. He will practice law with his
father. former county Judge r. w.
Arnold, OF this place.
Judge ]. r. West returned home to-
day from Eastville. Va, where he has
been holding a special term of North
ampton Circuit Court for Judge Rob-
inson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-29
christiansburg Social News.

Specialize The Times Dispatch.l
CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. June 3d.
the cities during the past ten days.
and the summer guests are filing up
the college and regular boarding
houses.
The Yellow Sulphur Springs have a
number of guests already. and new
arrivals daily.
a number OF picnic and fishing par
ties have been given during the past
week
One of the largest spent two days
at cowan's Mills. Those enjoying the
outing were Mr.. NJ. B. Hancock. Mr..
and Mrs. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Laurence, Mr.. and Mrs. William Tai
liant, Mr.. and Mrs Love. Misses Love,
Branner Thomas and boys. s
Whitt's Mill tempted another party
for. the day: Misses Mosby and Camp
bell Montague, Cohn Burnett, Of Roa-
noke; Misses Joe Bryant. Isabel Haw-
ley and the Misses Hairston. chaperon-
ed by Mrs. Dunkler and Mrs. John-
ston. fished rested and enjoyed a
tempting lunch.
The Junior Epworth League enjoy
ed a picnic in the woods near Mr.. w.
J.. Halls on Tuesday. More than sixty
little girls and boys romped and play
4 ed in the shade under the care OF
Mrs. Sidney Sheltman and Miss Kath-
4 leen Dickey. ft
On Thursday Hrs. James Childress
5chaperoned a; merry party OF young
people to Elliston, when the home
team crossed bats with the Elliston
boys. A very delightful lunch was en-
joyed by ALL and drive home by
moonlight. The crowd included Misses
Jennie Hall. Margaret Wade. Scher-
wood Flagg. Margaret Jenkins. Bessie
Meadoe. Isabel Judkins, Jennie Chit
dress. Mary Miller. Isabel and Louise
Iiawley and joe Bryant. iNlessrs. AR
I cher Johnson, T. Shufebarger, Lin
wood Walters, William Stewart, Quinn
Stewart, Morris Hecock. Aubrey Haw-
ley, a. .. J ohnson8 and Grey Manoni.