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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.
Music To Be Sung Easter-A Brilliant
 Programme.

The services at the Church of the Ad- vent Easter at il a. m. will be very at tractive. The well trained choir will be augmented for the occasion by an orches- tra composed of the following musicians: Mrs. C. D. Dunham and Mrs. G. O. Beggs, violins; Cecil Grambs, violoncello; Arthur Montebarro bass and bassoon George Openshaw, clarinet; Giles Mcqueen, cor net, and MT. Horton, trombone, with Choirmaster r. L. Grambs at the organ. Organ prelude, Pilgrims Chorus. Tam hauser-W Wagner.
 Processional 109, Welcome Happy Morn ing.-A. s. Sullivan.
 Christ Our Passover.-Max Vogrich.
 Gloria Patria in G.-Vogrich.
 Festival De Teum.-Dudley Buck
 Jubilate Dec in G.-Vogrich.
 Introit Hymn 112, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today.-Worgan.
 Gloria Tibi 1S5.-Paxton.
 Hymn 121, The Strife Is Ger. The Battle Done.-Palestrina.
 Sermon-The rector, the Rev. pr. W. E. Evans
 Doxology Bourgeois.
 Offertory, As It Began To Dawn.-Mills B. Foster.
 Offertory Sentence-Dr. w. E. Evans. Sanctus Chant 193.--Camidge.
 Communion Hymn 220.-A. S. Sullivan. Gloria In Excelsis, old chant.
 Recessional Hymn 110, Come, Ye Faith fll-A S. Sullivan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
POLITICAL CALM
 IS NOTED IN CITY Secret Conferences Are Held
 Around the City Hall RACES FOR ALDERMEN
No One Has Yet Announced Against B. H. Cooper For President of the CouncI-Bodeker and Weir
 For Chief of Police.

There is political calm in Bir- mingham, with only a ripple here and there, but now and then someone catches a whif of northeaster, and feels as if the storm will be on be- fore many days.
 The next development, according to parties who consider themselves on tho inside although they talk it on the outside, will be the announcement of another candidate for Mayor. Had the prohibition ordinance been passed there might have been reason for long con situations in the city hall, but the ap- pearances are that strong influences are being brought to bear on Mayor Ward to return to the race.
 Meanwhile the aldermen are run ming as hard as they can without referee. It is a peculiar fact that every alderman whose term ends this time is running to succeed himself, eX- cept Harry Jones of the Eighth ward. These are J. G. Greener of the First ward, Simon Klotz of the Second ward, D. R. Copeland of the Third ward, J. k. Copeland or the fOuTtu Wdlu, w. AN. Gum of the Fifth ward, F. A. Fulghum of the Sixth ward, M J. Gregg of the Seventh ward and H. A. Stockmar of the Ninth ward.
 While a number of candidates are grooming, the only active men are Robert Murphy and Jack Adams of the Ninth, and Graham Perdue of the Fifth. These have begun their cam- paigns and are in to win.
 It begins to look more than ever like B. H. Cooper has a clear field for the presidency of the councI. His long term as an alderman giving him full knowledge of the city's business, his clean record since connected with the city, and his natural ability to moder- ate an assembly, seem to give him standing that few wish to challenge.
 For chief of police the two candi- dates, w. E. Weir and George H. Bode ker, are fighting nip and tuck. This part of the campaign and the warm issues that promise to come out will probably attract more attention than any other race for a department head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
.PRESBYTERY GOES
 NEXT ID EAST LAKE Final Session Will Be Held
 This Morning SERMON BY DR. M'D0UGAL Committee on Narratives Presents En- couragina Report Through the Rev. MT. Mooney-More Committee
 Reports This Morning.
SERMON BY DR. M'DOUGAL

The meeting of the North Alabama an interesting but uneventful session. For the first time in years no church-wide question, no subject upon which great arguments depended has been up for dis cussion and presentation to the general assembly. Adjournment will be taken to meet again in East Lake next fall.
 Last night Dr. E. D. McDougal of Flor ence preached an instructive sermon on Bearing Our Burdens There was no business attended to, but this morning the reports of several committees will be heard. Yesterday afternoon the sub ject of Christian Education was gen. orally discussed
 The report on narratives was present. ed by the Rev. U. D. Mooney yesterday. Here it Is:
 We, the committee on narratives of the various churches to the presbytery, beg leave to report that we have had placed in our hands the narratives of 35 churches. Taken as a whole these mar ratives disclose a more encouraging an- nouncement of healthful growth and sub stantial work and hopeful outlook than has been the case in years. In almost every church sending narratives to this meeting of the presbytery there appears a renewed interest in the work of the individual church and a serious purpose to extend the work of the kingdom
 we wish to call attention to two fea- lures of the report covered by the narra- tives. First, that in several of the churches the salary of the pastor is in arrears the second, that there is not the emphasis placed upon the teaching of the catechism in our Sabbath schools which there should be, and we would recommend that the earnest attention of all our ses- sions and churches be called to this fact"
 North Birmingham has entertained the presbyters in high style, serving lunches and providing homes for all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The following new suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 J. c. Rails vs. Birmingham Coal and Iron company, for alleged personal in juriesfi, s1O,O00
 R. Cararella vs. Ensley Realty com pany, R. T. Mcleod and Mrs. T. E. Kraft, administratrix of the estate of F. Kraft, deceased, for alleged unlawful levy. S1OOOO.
 The following new suit was filed in the circuit court:
 w. R. Toy vs. Pittsburg Construction company, for alleged personal injuries, s1sss.
 In the first division of the city court the following cases were disposed of yester- day:
 Batterman Manufacturing company vs. k. H. Funk, ct al, dismissed.
 William c. Davis vs. Birmingham Terminal company judgment by consent for s15O0.
 simuel sapp vs. John Higgins ct al, dismissed
 Raphelia Baranco vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. on trial.
 Max J. Winkler Brokerage company vs. J. W. Sapp, dismissed.
 Ida E. Verdier vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, taken under advisement.
 In the second division of the city court the case of w. H. Owens and W. A. Owens vs Louisville and Nashville Rail- road company is on trial.
 In the third division of the city court the cases of T. M. Teague, David Jones and Tom Drummings, joint cases against the Sloss-Sheffeld Steel and Iron company are on trial.
 In the suit of James B. Marshall vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company verdict was returned in favor of the defendant.
 The suit of J. H. Batten vs. Continental Casualty company will be ..eard in the first before Judge Ferguson
 The following cases are set for trial today in Judge Colemans division of the circuit court
 Senie Perry vs. Ensley Southern Rail- road company, damages; Ward & Smith Lumber company vs. Mrs l.. G. Stew art. administratrx, assumpsit; Lucy E. Smith vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. damages; Lucy E. Smith vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; damages; The Herr Shoe company vs. The Rex Shoe com pany company, assumpsit.
 The following cases are set for trial today in Judge Lanes division of the cir cult court:
 Ensley Grocery and Produce company vs. J. D. and s. J. Wright, assumpsit; The Atlanta Lumber company vs. Dunn X Lallande Bros, assumpsit; Louis Saks vs H. M. Harton, assumpsit Kaiser Manufacturing company vs P. C. Yam, appeal by defendant; Opelika Water Works company vs. B. A. Cooper, appeal by plaintff H. o. Little, transferee, vs. J. C. Boyd, assumpsit; w. D. Yerby Lumber company vs. Ike Adler. ct al, as- sumpsit; Perry w. Morgan vs. Southern Mutual Aid association, appeal by de- fendant; z. M. Gray vs. Industrial ln- surance company, appeal by plaintiff; Eclipse Coal company vs. Thomas C. Cairns appeal by plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
BLIND TIGER
 SHOWS FIGHT
Negro Is Finally Cornered By Bremen At No. 4 Station After a
 Lively Chase.

Officers Parker and Burge jumped a blind tiger yesterday afternoon which had not quite worn all of the jungle out of himself. The violator of the prohibition law was c. Wilson, negro.
 The two officers, it seems. caught Will son selling whisky on Second avenue, near Twenty-third street, and when they at tempted to arrest him he gave an exhibi- ton of the qualities of the rabbit he had in him. He made tracks down Second avenue to Twentyfourth street and then turned into the street toward Third ave- nue. When he reached No fire station on Twenty-fourth street, near Third ave- nue, several firemen jumped at him. and then, cornered, the tiger showed fight. He was only subdued after rough hand ling at the hands of the firemen and police officers. He was taken to the police station, where a charge of violating the prohibition laws was docketed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Gayety.

G. H. Batchelder's Boston Belles com pany. now playing at the Gayety, which closes Saturday, April IS, for the season, is complete change in every detail, in- cludings scenery, costumes and principals, together with a new departure in the musical comedy line which proved fea- ture. An exquisitely costumed chorus renders a line of bright, snappy musical numbers which are also new and original. The comedy this season is entitled 'The Wanderer From Nowhere" and is bub- bling over with up-to-date material. MT Edgar Bixley, late comedian with the "Buster Brown" company, is the lead ing comedy spirit and is seen in his vocal comedy and musical specialties, as will also the "Boston Bellies" quartet and 30 other carefully selected artists. Matinees daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
FOURTH ARREST IN
 WOOD MURDER CASE
FORMER STREET CAR EMPLoYE IS LODGED IN JAIL-CORONER JURY CONTINUES lNVESTlGA- TON OF DEATH.

Ed Newsome a former street car employe, was arrested early yesterday morning and lodged in the county jail by Deputy Sheriff George Courson in connection with the killing of Con ductor P. E. Wood. This makes three men-O. w. Winn w. B. Bogart and Ed Newsome, and one woman, Mrs o. w Vim, under arrest in connection with the killing of Wood.
 Bogart was arrested Wednesday night while on his run, O. W. Newsome at his home near Montgomery station on the South Bessemer line. Mrs. Vim was arrested at the residence of some friends at Renshaw station, and admitted that she was preparing to leave for New York.
 While no statement will be given out i at the sheriffs office, 1t is believed that | Bogart, Newsome and Mrs. Winn while having charge of murder docketed against them are simply being held for an investigation.
 The coroners jury will continue its deliberations Saturday morning, and it is believed that some sensational cir cumstant1al evidence VIII be lntroduced trying to show that Vim killed Wood. Mrs. Winn is the divorced wife of Winn. Nearly a year ago Winn filed suit for divorce and was granted it, Mrs. Vim being said to to have been in Boston at the time of the divorce suit. She is said to have stated that she re- turned to Birmingham to get the divorce case reopened and papers are pending in Judge Weaver's court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES.
Veneration of the Cross Feature of
 Today's Observance.

Today being Good Friday services in the Catholic and Episcopal churches will be largely attended. At St. Paurs and other Catholic churches features of the morn ing services will be the mass of the pre- sanctified and the veneration of the cross. At 7:3O D. m. at St. Paul's Tenebrae will be sung and a sermon on the crucifixlon will be preached by the Rev. Father Law renee, o. s. B.
 At the Episcopal Church of the Advent services will be held at Il o'clock, and at St. Mary s-on-the Highlands the litany will be recited at 7:3O a. m. and morning prayer will be the order at Il o'clock.
 On Holy Saturday tomorrow) the serv- ices. of the Catholic church are very elaborate, including the ceremony of striking the new fire, and that of blessing the parchal candle and the baptismal font.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
TONE OF PIG IRON
 MARKET IS PRIMER
INQUIRIES BRISkER AND IT IS BE- LEVIED PRICE WILL HARDEN AROUND $1s-FLoRENcE FUR MAGE BLOWING OUT.

The tone of the iron market is better this week than last Inquiries foreign as we'll as domestic, are more in evidence and considerable tonnage has been con tracted for within the past few days It is believed in iron circles that the price will harden around s1S
 The Sloss-Sheffield company's furnace at Florence goes out of blast this week, leaving only three of that company stacks in operation-two at Sheffield and one at North Birmingham. While the Sloss- s-Sheffield has sold a good deal of iron since the first of January, Its policy is to make only about so much as its customers want, rather than pile up stacks on the yards
 Rogers, Brown & Company's Cincinnati report for the current week says:
 It is possible to find several encour- aging indications during the week and the picking up in pig iron transactions during the first half of April, compared with February and March, has been very gratifying. This increase in sales has doubtless been due to the feeling among the best informed buyers that the bottom has been reached, and even if such were not absolutely the case they could cover to advantage at present figures. This has been done to a considerable extent and a fair volume of business is the result Inquiries have had more to do with extended delivery than heretofore and cover wide range of grades. These two items, coupled with slight increase in shipments on past uIe orders, have helped the general movement in pig iron world.
 Steel making irons have not shown the life that has been manifest in foundry and other lines, due to the lack of speci- fying by railroads and other users of steel products
 There does not appear to have been ma terial increase in the consumption of iron during the week more than has main tained for some time past. This consump- ton is gradually and steadily improv- inf but is still rather backward.
 It is reported that conservative es- inmates show decrease of pig iron stocks in the furnace yards of the Mahoning and Shenango valleys during the week, with out any increase in production.
 The crop reports of this season of the year for the west and south are above the average and conditions are general ly favorable.
 Coke continues very quiet with reduced production and shipments. which reflect very accurately the operations of blast furnaces and other consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
Engineer Pleased Wifh
 KesHIts 0 Recenf Work

rapidly. and before many weeks about four miles of entirely new road will have been completed for this year.
 "The board is going to build some new roads in Shades valley right away, which have been long needed. In my opinion it will not be long before our macadam roads will measure 400 miles.
 "The overseers, l notice, have been put ting down some fine repair work. In fact every corner of the county has seen the spade and shovel. The new road roller and cars in use on one of the roads are proving very beneficial.
 'The proposed highway to Ensley seems to be quite popular idea. Government Engineer Heidel is expected in few days and I understand the work will begin im- mediately. Good roads agitation has done a great deal for Jefferson county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
RINK AT COMO.
Formal Opening At East Lake Will Be
 Tomorrow Afternoon.

The opening of Lake Como rink at East Lake park will, take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock under the manage ment of W. w. Roberts. MT. Roberts has had the entire building remodeled, making the floor second to none in Bir- mingham. He has also placed the best stock of fibre roller skates on the market in the rink, entirely discarding the steel rollers. Good music and an enjoyable time are promised to every one who at tenGs. MT. Roberts will devote his en- tire time to lady beginners and guaran- tees to teach them the art of skating without fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
ASSIGNMENTS FOR
 COMING REVIVAL
GREATER BIRMlN NGHAM HAS BEEN DIVIDED INTO DISTRICTS AND MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN EACH FOR A MONTH.

On Sunday night the revival which is to be held in every part of Greater Bir- mingham will begin and last four weeks, two services being he'd every day except Saturdays during that time. The terri tory has been divided into a number of districts, and all Protestant churches will hold joint meetings. one church having been selected for the meeting place in each district
 The following call has been issued by the executive committee in charge of the revival:
 'To the Christian People of Birmingham:
 "The committee of the Pastors union affectionately desires to lay upon you the responsibility which is yours for the suc- cess of the evangelistic campaign already announced, which will begin next Sunday night. f]
 Your pastor will h -b.A message for you on this behalf at tfS forming service. We urge that you be Nent We urge that you engage in perso tl heart-search- ing repentance of sin, and hearty prayer that the Holy Spirit mat move through you and use You for thef Kings business of saving men.
 This campaign may,be the beginning of new Birmingham A fire may start here which shall repr'9uce the glories of recent revivals in othsr lands.
 Are you ready? Are you willing? Yours in the Masters s work.
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 Meetings will be hdd at 3:SO and 7:45 p. m. and the following is the schedule for the different districts:
 1. First Methodist church. The Rev. Dr. Blake was to haze filled this pulpit but on account of his illness it will be filled during the weeI by the Rev. Austin Crouch.
 2. Westminster Presbyterian church. the Rev A. R. Moore, during the entire week. tr
 3. Third Presbyterian church, the Rev I. D. Steele, entire week
 4. Highlands Presbyterian church. the Rev Dr. A. J. Ditkinson, entire week.
 ,. Pratt City Baptist cooperation in- vited.
 G. Elyton Baptist, III West End and Ely ton churches gathering al this church, the Rev. U. D. Mglney, entire. week.
 :. Bessemed Chrtfian church.
 s. Avondale. Bas kt church.
 g. Woodlawn, PffTyterian church.
 10. North Birnsl lgham, Twenty-first Avenue Methodist thurch, the Rev. J. M shelburne, entry week.
 Il. College chapel Fairview and Gray mont churches gathsr here, the Rev. pr. Brawscomb, entire week
 12. Wylam Methodist, the Rev. O. P. Bentley, entire week
 Noon prayer meetings will be held daily at the First Presbyterian church, at which all pastors and workers are requested to be present. The executive committee will meet on Saturday mornings at 10 a. m. at the Young Mems, Christian associa- ton
 In connection with these meetings a tent meeting will be held on Third ave- nue under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. A tent will be erected on the vacant lot in the rear of Loveman, Joseph &ILoeb's department store, between EighteHth and Nineteenth streets and meetingsi will be especially for men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
WILL DECIDE IODAI ON
 LOCATION FOR COLLEGE

The meeting of the Alabama synod of the Presbyterian church to be held this afternoon at o'clock in the First Pres byterian church of Birmingham, is at tracting statewide attention. The synod will decide whether to remove the Ala bama Synodical college for women from Talladega to Anniston or to accept a big offer brought forward by the Talla- dega people.
 Anniston offers the 24-year-old Inn, a frame building, while Talladega has sub scribed s10,0O0, and offers new ten-acre site as well as the fact that if the col lege is removed from Talladega, the pres ent site will revert to the First Presby-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
NEGRO GETS LIFE SENTENCE.
Three Others Are To Be Tried For
 Killing Pawnbroker.

Atlanta, April 16.-One of the negroes charged with the murder of Jacob Hirsch- owitz, a pawn broker of this city, last February, was found guilty of murder today, the jury recommending life inn prisonment.
 Madden, with two other negroes it is alleged, entered the pawn shop, seized pistol that was shown him and made his escape, calling to his companions to shoot The shooting and killing of Hirschowltz followed.
 John Williams and Barnett Booker the two negroes accused of doing the shooting, will be tried next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
BIDS ON
 THE DECORATIONS
COMMITTEE FAILS TO REACH A FINAL CONCLUSION AND WILL HOLD ANOTHER SESSION THIS MORNING TO CONSIDER.

Specifications and bids for the decora- ton to be done under the supervision of the decorative committee of the Confed- crate Veterans reunion were submitted yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the committee in the Commercial club rooms. On account of his firm appearing as bidder. Leo Loeb retired from the com mittee prior to the meeting. Chairman John L. Parker. Murray Brown and w D. Colby considered the bids and re- ceived suggestions from a number of dec orators.
 The committee arrived at no final con conclusion and will hold another meeting this morning at which time a recom- mendation will be made as to which bid should be accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK.
Nose Levy Succeeds R. c. Middleton
 As Vice President.

At a meeting of the board of directors of the Citizens Savings bank held yester- day afternoon Nose Levy was elected vice president in the place of R. c. Mid dleton, resigned. MT. Middleton's stock has been acquired by President w. A. Porter and associates.
 It was stated that a thorough examina- ton of the affairs of the Citizens Savings bank made yesterday showed the institu- ton to be in excellent condition, marked improvement having been noted since the past six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17

terian church of that city, yet if it is re- tained in Talladega, the old site can be sold any day for s16O00.
 Talladega is making a big fight be- cause it is considened one of the best girls schools in the state, has fine in- structors, and nearly all the girls of the town are educated khere. and have been since long before the war. They declare, however. that, as members of the First Presbyterian church, they will continue to run the college, even if the synod does start another. The fact that Annston already has the state Presbyterian church for men Is another argument which the Talladegians bring forward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
OFFICERS NAMED
 BY PHOENIX CLUB
Club Will Sell Lot On Highland Ave nue and Purchase More Suit
 able Place.

At the annual meeting of the Phenix club, held this week, Leo K. Steiner was elected president; Leo Loeb, vice pres ident; B. F. Ezekiel, secretary; Herbert J. Levy, treasurer, and M. V. Joseph, S. Spiro, Ben Meyer, Max J. Winkler and Ferd Marx, board of governors.
 The club decided to dispose of the lot on Highland avenue, now owned by it, and buy a lot elsewhere more suitable for club purposes. It was definitely de- cided that a home should be built for tine club and active preparations are now going on that that end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-17
H. A. Walker.

H. A. Walker, age 2S years died yes terday afternoon at the family resi- dence, 114 North Ninth street. The deceas sed, until recently, lived in San Francisco, where he was employed as a street car conductor for a long while. His health failed and few weeks ago he returned to Birmingham with his family but continued to de- cline. He is survived by a wife and two children. The remains will be sent to Plevna, Ala, at 6.25 o'clock this morning by Shaw & Son for inter- ment.