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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
AUTOIST MUSTSLOW
 DOWN IN ELYTON
NEW ORDINANCE PROvlrEs THAT NO ONE SHALL DRIVE IRoUGH THE CITY FASTER THAN FOUR MILES AN HOUR.

Bubble slowly while going through Ely ten is the latest ediot of that town of ordinances, which ordinances, ( -pry to the general custom, are enforced to the letter. This ordinance rules that auto mobiles shall not travel at a faster pace than four miles every 60 minutes while bowling along through that community.
 Any wildeyed autost who dares to vio- late this four-mile speed limit will have to dig into his pockets for s. 50 and costs. Ii the fine is not sufficient to make him regret his fast travelling it IS said the costs will pinch deep enough to make him be always filled with remore.
 To enforce it's laws Elyton has a full fedged police department and a prison with bars two inches wide across the hall, which building also contains a courl room, wherein Mayor Frank Smith holds court both morning and night.
 This city hall is located in a brick build- ing which is over 90 years of age ana which is said to be the oldest building in the immediate vicinity of Birmingham. This building has very thick walls and despite it's age is believed to be suffi- ciently strong to resist any attempt to dig through them.
 First avenue is the principal thorough fare, and since Elyton started sprinkling the streets several weeks ago auto!sts have delighted in speeding along it at pace of 15 to 50 miles an hour. The city hall is located on First avenue, while that particular street is well patrolled by blue coats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Masons Elect Officers,

Florence, June 2o,-NsP@e1aas@-At the annual communication of the Florence lodge, A. F. and 4. M, the following officers were elected for the Masonic year: J. B. Norman, W. M,; J. F. ESeace, S. w; J. l.. Hughston, J. w. q, ;. Bond, secretary, A P. Odofa, ts@astaaes; G, l.. Smith, $. D.; c. w. Ashcesft, J. D.; c. A. Davis, tyler. Complete a%w furnishings for the lodge rooms and new fesslis have arrived and will be used at Gss @4stalla- tions of the new officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Daughtry's New Song.

Rozer Daughtry, who has written a number of songs and instrumental pieces, has recently composed a new ''ragtime" song entitled, "Bill Baileys Left His Happy Home Again" The new song has been received from MT. Daughtry's pub fishers, and has qualities which destine it for immediate popularity Miss Coy De Trickey introduced the song at the Air dome theatre last night and made a de- cided hit MT. Daughtry now has a long list of successes to his credit, and his reputation is growing with each new composition. He has been particularly happy in writing dance music, while some of his ballads have attained wide popu- larity over the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
THANK EMPLOYES.
B. R., L. G P. Go. Directors Met In
 onthly Session Yesterday.

At the regular monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company yes- torday 3 per cent dividend was declared and resolution extending the thanks of the body to the street car employees for their courteous conduct during the re- union unanimously adopted.
 The resolution wassas follows:
 Resolved, That the directors, appre- ciating most highly the efficient manner in which the transportation department of the company was handled during the United Confederate reunion, commend most highly the officers and employees on such satisfactory results and tender thanks to one and all, but especially to the motormen, conductors and dispatchers for the careful manner in which they handled their cars and the courteous treatment given their passengers.
 Those in attendance at the meeting were. Messrs. B. F. Moore, T. G. Bush, k. H. Peapson, Lee c. Bradley, M ". Joseph, w. H. Kettig, Robert Jemison, G. B. Mccormack. W. P. G. Harding and A. H. Ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
WORK SUDDENLY STOPS
 ON ENSLEY BOULEVARD

Work on the Jefferson boulevard has been temporarily stopped on account of a shakeup with the contractors. The contract let to Wallace Brothers for the construction of the highway about 10 days ago was returned to the Board of Revenue late Friday afternoon and consequently the crew which had been working on the new road was idle yes- terday.
 Assistant United States Engineer B. F. Heidel has been supervising the work on the boulevard. It is under stood that he and the contractors came to some misunderstanding relative to the way in which the dirt taken out of the excavations sh ould be handled, which resulted in the road builders throwing up the contract for the work on which they were the successful bidders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21

The stoppage of the work, however, will only be temporary--for two or three days at most. Speaking in refer ence to the matter last night member of the Board of Revenue stated that in all probability the contract for the construction of the boulevard would be let to the second lowest bidder at the next meeting of the board which will, most likely, be on Monday morning.
 The work on the new highway be- tween Birmingham and Ensley has been going forward with rapidity. The con- tractors have had about 100 men at work on the construction of the boule- yard and matters ran smoothly up to the time of the shakeup. As soon as Is practicable, however, the contract will be re-let. and work will again go for ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
PATRIOTIC RECITAL.
Mrs. Laura 6. Webb Will Be Heard
 Here.

Mrs. Laura S. Webb, author of "A Requiem for Robert E. Lee," "Centen- nial Paper for National Peace," and known as @ popular "southland writer, will give patriotic recital on the night of June 29 at CG @ hall. The price of tickets is only g cents, and half the proceeds will go to St. Paurs Altar so- ciety.
 The New York Herald says:
 Last evening at Chickering hall, Mrs. Laura s. Webb delivered a lecture upon the Power of the Press" It was a very able lecture. Mrs. Webb seems to know all about the press, and 1t Is, In the esti- nation of this eloquent lady. the power that makes and unmakes men and states men. Mrs. Webb has a rare charm of manner, an attractive personality, a fine voice and a magnificent delivery"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Mrs. Jennie Hockstadter.

After an illness of several weeks, a sweet spirit departed from this earth when Mrs. Jennie Hochstadter. wife of Alfred F. Hochstadter, died peacefully late yesterday afternoon. A friend writ ing of the demise says:
 ''The demise of that noble woman, while not unexpected, came as severe shock to the members of her family, and will come as sad intelligence to very large circle of friends throughout the city. Her noble womanliness and sweet tenderness has won for her the love and admiration of all who know her. For years she was an active worker in the charities of our city and her loss will be keenly felt and mourned.
 Mrs. Hochstadter had nearly passed the meridian of life when suddenly she obeyed the invincible summons and closed her eyelids in that sleep that knows no waking on this earth. She was the only daughter of that venerable pa- triarch of our community, the widely loved Jacob Fies, and she leaves behind a large family to mourn her untimely end. The husband and three daughters, Mrs. Avery Joseph, Mrs. Harrod Lahman and Miss Rosabelle, and her only son. Charles, as well as all her brothers, Moxie Jean, Ralph, Milton and Irwin Fies, and her aged father and mother, were at the bedside and are disconsolate at the unexpected dispensation. Funeral arrangements will be announced Monday morning. The funeral will take place from the home, 1922 South Fourteenth avenue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
BAPTISTS PLAN
 MONTHS MEETINGS
MEETINGS WILL BE HELD SIMUL- TANEOUSLY IN ALL BAPTIST
 CHURCHES OF GREATER BIR- MlNeHAM, ACCORDING TO PLAN.

At meeting held yesterday morning in the First Baptist church of a number of pastors of the various Baptist churches in Greater Birmingham. series of meetings lasting one month WAS planned the first meetings to be held siTnaltan- eously in all Baptist churches on Septem- Der 27.
 This is the result of decision by the Baptist pastors conference at it's recent meeting at which a committee was ap- pointed to plan the meetings. This com mittee took the matter up with the Rev. Dr. W. W. Hamilton of the home mis- sion board of the Southern Baptist eon- vention, who met with the following pas tors yesterday morning; The Rev. Wai- lace Ware of the West End Baptist church, the Rev. J. M, Shefborn of ths East Lake Baptist church, the Rev, 4. J. Dickinson of the First Baptist church, the Rev, Preston Blake of the southside Baptist church, the Rev. D. W, Morgan of the rth Birmingham Baptist church, the ReN Austin Crouch of Woodlawn Baptist church, the Rev, J. o, CoIley of the Twenty seventh Etreet Baptist church and the Rev. J, D. Ray of the Calvary Baptist church.
 A similar series of meetings to that proposed was held in Atlanta recently which resulted in great good, there being over 12OO additions to the Baptist churches of that city.
 Drs. J. M. SheIborn. A. J. Dickinson and Wallace Ware were appointed as a committee to advise with pr. Hamfl ton and his corps of evangelstic singers in regard to their part in the meetings. Dr. J. D. Ray was appointed to look after the advertising incident to the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
COG WHEELS TEAR
 ARM FROM SOCKET
OLIVER ASHFORD SUSTAlNS PAIN
 FUL ACCIDENT AT NO. i SHAFT.
 IN PRATT CITY.

| Yesterday morning Oliver Ashford, well-known citizen of Sandusky, had nis arm pulled from its socket in shaft No. l. where he was working. For time 1t was thought that his injury was fatal but it is now the opinion of his physicians that although his wound is very serious there IS hope for his recovery.
 Ashford was in charge of the electrical pump in the shaft at the time of the acci- dent, and from what can be learned his coat sleeve became entangled in cog wheel and his arm was in this manner torn from its socket. He suffered excruciating pain both at the time of the accident and immediately after He was at once car ried to a hospital and all possible atten- ton given him, and last night he was resting as well as could be expected. He is about 50 years old and has a family. He is well-known in the entire district. Sam Foley, the well-known undertaken of Pratt City, announced yesterday that he would build two two-story brick build lngs Tn the near future. AS the contract has already been let all that is necessary fer the bcg.numg of the buildings IS the material, which will soon be procured and placed on the site, which is just above Henley's hardware store.
 These building will fill long felt need in Pratt City and, indeed it was because of the demand for them that Sam Foley decided to erect the structures It is not known as yet who will occupy them as the leases have not been granted, but the lower floor in each will be used as a store and the second for offices.
 ext Tuesday night the Ladies Aux iliary of the A. o. H. of Pratt City will give ball in the hall of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The committee in charge announces that they will give rrizes to the best lady and gentleman dancers. A cordial invitation Is extended to all A moonlight picnic was given by the members of the Methodist Sunday schoo. Friday night. A great many of the young people went on the ride and everyone ex- pressed themselves as having had fine time.
 A great many of the Pratt City people will go to Ensley this morning to hear pr. Hall of the Episcopal church deliver his farewell sermon. no VIII ioa'o AoA oi"- sylvania in the near future to take up his duties in a new field. Dr. Hall has been in the Birmingham district for sew eral years and his departure will bring sorrow to a great many of the church gcers of this vicinity. He Is especially dear to the convicts. with whom he worked for a long time as chaplain
 Miss Clyde Metcalfe of Fayette Is visiting Miss Floy White at Pratt City.
 Miss Mabel White will leave tomorrow for Knoxville. Tenn. where she will take Q course at the summer school
 The Rev. pr. Sholl of Birmingham Will preach at the Presbyterian church at Pratt City this morning and evening. There will be regular services held at all of the Pratt City churches today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Women To Reautffu cftN<

Tuscumbia, June 0.-(SpecfaLD D-Forty enthusiastic ladies attended the meeting of the Tuscumbia Clean City club yes terday at the home of Mrs. A H. Car michael. The ladies discussed psans for heautifying Tuscumbia and it mas @ecjd- ed to make an appeal to the citizens to clear their premises of weeds and to re- move front fences. Many front fences have already been removed, greatly im- proving the appearance of the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Ladies 10 Be Employed As Hotel Clerks Here

ing them that after the first their places will be filled by ladies, and their services will be needed no longer. Tho manager states that he is perfectly wants to try the experiment.
 These will be the first lady hotel clerks known to Birmingham. It means the invasion of an office which men have always considered their own prop erty, safe beyond a doubt from the coming of the woman into business. A menininie name for the position has not yet been invented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Maude Marrinda cothrar

Miss Maude Marrinda Cothran died yesterday morning at 3:30 o'clock at the family residence, 241S First avenue, Fun eral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the parlors of the Lige Loy undertaking establishment, and in- torment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
 Death came after painful and finger ing illness, which was stood with calm and patient resignation by the sufferer whose life was characterized by its Chris tian purity. She is survived by a widow ed mother three sisters, two brothers, many relatives and a host of friends, who mourn her loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Young women's Hebrew Association.

The following has been sent out by J. H. Levine: Letters have been sent out to the young Jewish women of the city, calling them to meet at p. m., Sunday, June 21, at the rooms of the Young Mems Hebrew association, corner Sixth avenue and Sixteenth street. AS the letters were mailed our very late it is probable that a number of them will not be delivered by Sunday, in which event this will be notice city. who Is interested in the welfare of themselves as well as that of the com- nunity at large. to attend this meeting without fail as steps will be taken at this meeting for the permanent organization of the Young Women's Hebrew aSsocia- lion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
CATHOLIC CEREMONIES.
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
 Today-Bishop's Appointments.

At the end of mass at St. Paui's church today the blessed sacrament will be car ried in procession around the church and will be exposed on the altar for the adora- ton of the faithful until after the even- ing devotions at 6 o'clock, this being the feast of Corpus Christi, transferred from Thursday.
 The Right Rev. B. P. Allen, bishop of Mobile, spent last night at Bessemer. He will administer the sacrament of con- firination today at the following places:
 Bessemer at a. m., Ensley at 10 a. rn., East Thomas at p. m., Church of the Immaculate Conception, Birmingham, at I D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Taken Ill on Train.

Syracuse, N. Y, June a.-Mrs. Harold Mccormick. daughter of John D. Rock efeller, was taken i'll with appendicitis on New York Central train at Utica this morning. Dr. Arthur Grant of Utica was called to attend her and she was relieved sufficiently to continue her trip to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21

Avaunt ye vain hotel clerk No long. CT will you curl your mustaches in your dignity and prop those arms on the counter as you jolly the weary traveller. The dainty little miss with her merry widow and her hand bag, armed with a hat pin, has driven man even from this stronghold.
 On July l the six men employed at the Morris hotel as clerks and cashiers will pack their grips and take to the woods. They all received letters yes terday from Manager Scoville inform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Wreck on Katy Road.

Sedaha, Mo, June 20,-Northbound Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas passenger train, No. 5. running nearly two hours late, ran into a string of box cars in the depot yards here today, injuring two persons and completely demolishing two baggage cars and three box cars. Fireman Oscar Olmquist sustained a fracture of the shoulder and an unknown tramp was fatally injured. No passengers were hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Take Temporary Quarters.

Huntsville, June 20.-(SpeciaD.--The Young Mems Christian association has taken temporary quarters in the club rooms formerly occupied by the Navajo club. The association has membership of nearly 300, but will start off in a mod est way home will be built within the next few months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Baskjn Gets Office.

Washington, June 20.-(Specia1 J. Although confirmed by the Senate just before adjournment the commission of Thomas Baskin to be postmaster at Union Springs, Ala, was held up on account of charges filed against him. After investigation by an inspector the postoffice department has decided that the charges are groundless, and MT. Paskin will receive his commission at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Earman Wants Air Race.

Milan, June 20.-Henry Farman today visited the field where Leon LaGrange. the French aeroplanist, Is carrying his experiments on. Mir. Farman is anxious to arrange a competition with M. de La Grange, but as yet nothing definite has been concluded. The English aeroplanist left for Venice, but will return here to- morrow to witness M. De LaGrange's third public trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Sunday School Picnic.

Our Lady of Sorrows Sunday school will hold their picnic next Wednesday, June "A, at Germania park. The children will meet at the school house at nine o'clock and from there go to the cars. There will be music, races and other amuse- ments on the grounds. The friends of the Sunday school are all invited to attend. No admittance to the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
North BIrminaham Fete.

A lawn fete for the benefit of St. Augus- tines church will be held at Thirty-flfth avenue and Twenty-seventh street, North Birmingham, three nights, beginning to- morrow night. It will be an attractive social event and large attendance Is axpected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Industrial Scho0I Boys
 To Be Genuine WilifiAmen

will be taken immediately to the school and company of youngsters will be formed.
 After the style of the management this company will soon become one of the best in the land, and its appear ance in Birmingham during festival oc- casions will be an event of great im- portance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
To Be Married In Arkansas.

Calera, June 20.-(Special)-Dr V. H. Williams, young physician recently To- cated here, has gone to Monticello, Ark, where he will be married to Miss Ar patia Wilson of that place. He will re- turn to Calera with his bride and be at home on Montgomery avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Miss Florence Alto.

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Florence Alto were held yesterday afternoon at St. vincents hospital, inter- ment following at the South Side Catho- lie cemetery. The deceased was a grad uate nurse of St. Vincents hospital, and was connected with that institution at the time of her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21

Before many weeks the boys at the Alabama Industrial school will 'e marching in uniform. with United States army guns on their shoulders. to the music of their own Industrial
 band Congressman Underwood suc- ceeded in getting these guns for the boys, and they arrived yesterday. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Bernard R. McJuerney.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence in North Birmingham over the remains of Bernard R. McJuerney, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. J. F. McJuerney. Inter- ment followed at Elmwood cemetery. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Lecture for Y. M. c. A.

Dr. William T. Berry will speak this afternoon at the Pastime theatre on The White and Black Plagues.'
 Dr. Berry's reputation as physician in sures him a large hearing.
 The Savoy quartette will sing several selections.
 The meeting is under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A. and will commence at { n- m. l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
Rev. w. T. Clarkson.

Funeral services were held yesterday morning in the Christian church over the remains of the Rev. W. T. Clarkson, who was drowned In the Coosa river near Rome, Ga, last Thursday. Interment was at Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased was pastor of the First Christian church of Rome, and formerly resided in Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
E. T. Shaw & son, undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.

This money-saving sale of Mems and Young Mems Suits. i. .Ap, SIS suit for $12. See them. \ Hey & Bauman Clothing Co.,, F A3d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
John Spake.

Funeral services over the remains of John Spake, who died Friday morning, were held at the family residence in woodlawn yesterday morning, interment following near Gate City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 20.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Occasional showers Sunday and Monday except generally fair Sunday in north portions; light to fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21

Air Dome e-Dilger escapes from safe Monday night, 8::30 o'clock. Also 4 other big acts, besides moving picture. Ad- mission 10 cents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-12-11
A Snake Bite Knife.

The British government has been
actively fighting snakes in India fos a
dozen years or more, and still these
reptiles kill many thousand natives
annually. Sir Lander Brunto' a
little while ago. devised neat
pocket instrument for handy use IN
case of snake bite, and the Indian
government has decided to distrio-
ute the apparatus widely among the
natives. 1t consists Of small knife
in the handle of which Is cavity.
This is kept filled with permanEanate
OF potash. a powerful antisept-c and
caustic. When q person Is bitter he
Immediately cuts the wound open
widely, and rubs the permanganate
upon the raw surface. II the bite
is in the extremeties. and this oper-
alton Is performed without Celay,
the treatment Is very effective.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-12-11
Wind and Fish.

A singular correspondence haE
lately been brough to light between
the prevailing direction OF the wind
on the coast Of New South Wales
and the average catch Of fish. Tae
winds influence the ocean currents,
which in turn influence the course
Of the fish. These influences. have
periods of three o. four years. Thus
In 1898 there was general scarcity
of fish. but afterward they became
more and more abundant ur to 1901.
In 1905 there was another scarcity
OF fish. but the next "ar they began
TO return In increasing numbers. The
cause of tLese variations was mys-
terry until the coincidence with the
prevailing direction OF tie coastal
winds was noticed. Now 1t Is thought
that by the study Of the winds the
prospects of the fishermen ;nay be
predicted two or three years In ad-
vance.-Youth's Companion.