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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
CONTRACT LET
FOR ROAD WORK
Case G. Co. of Birmingham viii Build
80 Miles In Morgan at $4,000
Per Mile.

Decatur, September S-(Speeial. THE
board of county commissioners have been
in session all week, considering ten bids
that was submitted to build 30 miles of
pike roads in Morgan county. The price
ranges from $4,000 to $4,000 per mile. After
the contract was awarded to Case and
company, of Birmingham for estimated
cost of $4,000 per mile for 80 miles of road.
Ten miles to be built out from Decatur.
10 miles built out of Hartselle, and 10
miles from Fallkville. Work to begin on
roads in 80 days, every care and precau-
ton was taken by the board of commits
sioners in thowing all safeguards
around the letting of the contract and
protecting the tax payers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Peter Sanders Dies.

Eufaula. September 1S.-(Special.)-Pe-
ter Sanders, a well-known citizen of the
county died at his home near White
Oak last night and was buried in the
family burial ground near by today. In
many respects Mr.. Sanders was pioneer
citizen, being over so years of age, and
having resided near his present home
nearly all of his life. He was widely
known and highly esteemed throughout
the county. He was a prominent farmer.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Wyatt
Reid, and a son, Homer Sanders. both
of whom resided at the family home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Armstrong Resigns.

Admission, September 1s.-(Special.)-N
B. Armstrong has rendered his resigna-
ton as yardmaster of the Louisville AND
Nashville at this place, the same to take
effect as soon as the company can re-
lieve him of his duties. Mr.. Armstrong
will go in business for himself. He has
been with the Louisville and Nashville
for number of years and his efficiency
has been evidenced by frequent promo
lions. He is held in high esteem by the
company and fellow employees and his
resignation is regretted He will enter
the lime business at Coosa City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
NIGHT RIDING is
MUCH EXAGGERATED

Meridian, Miss, September 1S.-(Special)
The mayor and members of the board
of aldermen of Shubuta have issued a
signed card denying the published report
that a party of farmers visited Shubuta
Thursday and demanded that the gin
owners there stop ginning cotton. The
card says the farmers merely held a
quiet business meeting and then returned
to their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

Mobile, September 1s.-Mrs. Margaret
Bradford a widow, suffering from mental
arrangement, this morning saturated her
bed with oil and then set fire TO it, calm
~ lying in bed to await cremation.
The pain became so intense that she
sprang out of bed and ran through the
streets screaming, her clothes ablaze.
Her clothes were extinguished but the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
ALLEN DIES.
Was Sho S. H. Bailey at Opelika
Wednesday.

Onelikatember 1S.-(Special. Lee
Allen was shot by S. H. Bailey
wednesded at the Mecca hotel yes
tardav 1g at 2 o'clock. Guss AL
Ian the brother of the dead man,
was prfat the tllhe OF MS oeatn.
The flu was DIT Lar ayet'e ses'er-
lay aft
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
THE SYNODICAL
COLLEGE OPENS
1alIadega Women's School
Promises Brilliant Term
SHOW GIVEN FOR CHURCH
The Louisville and Nashville Improves
Terminal at TaIIadega-May Run
Thorough Trains to 6irmine-
ham by Way of caIera.
SHOW GIVEN FOR CHURCH

Talladega. September 1S.-(Special)-
The sixth annual session of the
Alabama Synodcal College for Women
at Talladega opened Thursday with
an excellent programme. After de-
votional exercises, led by the pres
ident. the Rev. T. p. Walton, three
inspiring addresses were delivered in the
college chapel to the students and friends
of the college The Rev. F. B. Wepo
spoke upon the necessity for careful prep
aration for life's work. The Rev. j.
d. Gwaltneys theme was Opportunity
and the Rev. L. S. Branscomb discussed
the .'Power of Influence" Miss Robert
son. head of the piano department, and
Miss Beach of the vocal department de-
lighted the audience with two beautiful
musical selections.
Several states are represented by the
students in the boarding department. THIS
excellent college starts out with an I'M
usually strong faculty and with bright
hopes of success.
While the building and grounds are
spacious and beautiful, the growing
needs of the school seem to demand
greater facilities, and plans are under
way to add to the efficiency of the school
and the building accommodations. This
institution has contributed to the social
life of the southland many accomplished
and brilliant women during its history.
and it bids fair to yet add greater lustre
to it's fair fame.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
CHOOSES DEATH RATHER
THAN INSANE ASYLUM

woman was horribly burned about the
head and face and her body was partly
Generated.
1t is believed she inhaled the fumes of
the blaze. Physicians pronounce her re-
covering impossible. The woman told the
police she was respondent over her ILL
ness but it is believed she knew she was
to be taken to an insane asylum today
and rather than go decided on suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Election at Eufaula.

Eufaula, September 1S.-(Special.)-The
municipal election will be held here Mon
day when all of the city officers will
be chosen, including a president of the
council. In the latter G. L. Conner and
r. A. Ballowe, former mayors of the
city, will oppose each other for the place.
The race promises to be interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
RYLANT HELD FOR
STEALING BRIDGE
Bond Fixed At $4,000 Which
Has Not Been Made
NEW THEATRE TO OPEN
Seats for First Performance at Gads-
den Playhouse Are Being Sold
for $5-Lumber Shipments
Improve.

Gadsden, September 1s.-tspeciai9-ln
nrel;minarv hearing of j. D. Ryiant' the
man who is charged with steailns
bridge from the county, his BOND was
fixed at s3OOo This he has not as YET
secured. and it is probable that he VIII re-
main in TAIL until the case is disposed or
which will be shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Grand Jury Adiourns.

Decatur, September 18.-(Special. 1.-THE
Morgan county grand jury of the law
and equity court adjourned this after
noon after 10 days session, examining
265 witnesses and returning SO indictments
All petty and misdemeanor cases.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
pr. eedaood Allowed Bond.

Brewton, September 1S.-(Special. DIR.
T. A. Bedgood was tonight allowed bail
in the sum of $4,000 to await the action
of the grand jury in the killing of Mike
Gleason at Flomaton last Tuesday. The
preliminary was heard before Justice of
the Peace Connaly here today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

The Ringing Bros. circus Will De III
tbis citv on october 81. AS the ]. ii.
Robinson shows were here carry III INC
season, this will make two OF the pis 0ii
cnses to visit the city this year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

Southern Railway will sell
round trip tickets to Washing
ton Sept. %, %, "a and 26,
limited Oct. IA. Rate 5000.
The only afternoon train.
Through sleeper.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Pm
Vkens

lache, rheumatism,
ngia, or pains of any
ma weaken the sys-
tehey are a strain up
OBJ nerves. Almost
ut relief can be OBJ
t by taking DR.. Miles
Pain Pills, and with
tly bad after-effects.
lone on first indica-
II an attack it will
it off. They are a
ant little tablet, sold
ruggists everywhere,
doses % cents;
l SOIU LII DuIk.
as subject to constant head
Tor period of four years. At
I was almost untitled for the
n which i am engaged, that of
agent. Through the advice
friend I tried DIR. Miles Anti
Pills. and the result has been
have entirely eradicated my
! Of those continuous headaches
pillow a continual mental strain.
have done for me all that is
Id for them"
o. L. RUSSELL,
I. & N. w. Ry., Battle Creek, Ia.
have used DR.. Miles Anti-Pain
for a year now for neuralgia
Ind there is nothing like them.
surely have been a blessing to
MRS. M. J. HAMILTON,
Upper Alton, Ills.
r druggist sells Or. Miles Anti
Pills, and We authorize him to
the price Of first package (only)
falls to benefit you.
$ Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Honors for Mr.. Ruth.

Hardwick Ruth of this city, who at
tended the recent meeting of the Amer
lean Optical association at Philadelphia,
as a member of the locating committee,
was able to help to bring the next meet
Ing to Atlanta He was put on the ex-
ecutive committee and made one or two
speeches. He says that the eastern and
northern business men are very much in
terested in the south and are rather glad
to be able to have an excuse to come
south
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

The Hayden-Pake theatre in this city
IL inst about complete, and will be ready
for the opening night on the Slst OF tiiis
month. The finishing touches OF the Gee
orators are now being put on, and are
adding much to the attractiveness OF the
auditorium. The first play to be put on
Is Norma Wanna, in which Hortense Nell
sen is starring The advance sale OF
seats has been going on for some days
and a good house is assured, although
tbe seats are being sold at So each. 1t
is exnected that at least $4,000 house
will witness the opening performance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

An amateur theatrical entitled, "a Day
at the Union Station given under the
auspices of the Methodist ladies. held the
boards at the Elks opera house tonight.
The proceeds of this brilliant theatrical
performance participated in by volunteers
from every church in the city will be
used in some interest of the church build
ings or grounds OF the Methodist congre-
cation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
.CLAYBROOK COMES
TO BIRMINGHAM
Accepts Call To St. Mary's-0n
The-HighIands
MILLS 60 ON FULL TIME
Merrimack Will Resume Full Opera
ton on September 2s-contract is
Let for Pike In Madi-
son County.
MILLS 60 ON FULL TIME

Huntsville, September 1S.-(SpeciaL)-
Rev. Willoughby N. Claybrook, former
rector of the Church of the Nativity,
Episcopal of this city and now mis-
sioner of the Episcopal diocese. has ac-
eepted a call to become rector of ST.
Mary's church on the Highlands, Bir1
mingham. He will assume the duties of
that position on November l. Mr.. and
Mrs. Claybrook both have a large num-
Der of friends in Huntsville and their de-
parture will be regretted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Working on River Traffic.

General Manager R. L. Pultz of the
Birmingham and Gulf Navigation COM
pany has been in Montgomery this week,
looking into the prospects of river traffic
on the Alabama and other streams. He
spent much time in the office of the COM
missioner of agriculture tabulating sta
tistics of the products of the streams of
the state. 1t is the purpose of the COM
pany to find out what is produced along
the navigable streams and try to get the
hauls.
Mr.. Pultz says that it is the intention
of the company to build the electric lines
from Gadsden to Birmingham and Tus-
caloosa In a short time. He had found
that business was being revived and
things are looking well for the future.
The company had been given every en-
couragement along the rivers, and he
thought that it would soon be a fine line
of traffic for the people who were near
enough to patronize the boats. This COM
pany owns the boats on the Alabama and
the Tombigbee,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

The Kyle Lumber company is now max
ing daily shipments of its product to
northern markets, and the trade seems to
be in much better shape than few
weeks ago If the present activity con-
tinues the mills of the company here that
have been idle for many months will re-
sumo somewhat earlier than anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

The Louisville and Nashville railroad
has succeeded in stopping the overflow
OF water from the storm sewers at its
new passenger station, and is laying beau
tiful concrete pavements all over the
grounds contiguous to the depot 1t is
said that this road will soon put on newer
equipment, and chair cars on its mid
day trains, and run the trains through to
birmingham without changing at Calera
as heretofore. This will probably be done
to meet the competition of the through
trains of the Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlantic railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

Joseph j. Bradley, agent of the Mer-
rimack Manufacturing company has re-
ceived telegram from Herbert Lyman,
treasurer of the company at Boston, di-
recting him to put the big cotton mills
of the corporation in this city in full
operation on Monday, September %. The
mills ran on short time for several weeks
during the business depression and then
the smaller mill was shut down entirely,
throwing more than 400 people out of
work. The two mills employ an average
force of LOO people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

The city court is trying non-jury cases
on the criminal side of the docket. Most
of the indictments are for petty misde-
meanors, and Judge G. K. Miller is tenn
pering justice with mercy in imposing the
fines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
SOME SURPRISES
ARE EXPECTED
When Rate Hearings Are Taken
Up In Atlanta
WORK ON RIVER TRAFFIC
Birmingham and Gulf Navigation Com
pany Is Preparing for Big Business
Along the Alabama and
Tombigbee Rivers.

Montgomery, September Especial y
Some surprises are likely to be sprung in
Atlanta when the rate hearings are
taken up before the interstate commerce
commission next week. Among them will
be, it is said, the fact that while Mont
gomery is fighting for better deferen-
tial, as compared to Mobile, the new
rates gives the gulf city far more adj
vantage than ever. The recent schedules
seem to have lessened the Mobile rates in
places and to have raised those of Mont
gomery, SO that they will be far more
out of line under the new regime than
before
Attorney General A. Nj. CARRIER spent
some time this week in Atlanta looking
into the preliminaries of the hearing to
be taken up Monday, in which the Ala
bama commission is resisting the new
schedules on grain and packing house
products to the southeast. Governor
Conner will be there Monday, by which
time Colonel CARRIER will have returned,
along with Chairman Henderson of the
railroad commission and others. 1t is
also understood that Colonel CARRIER will
be aided in the legal part by former Chief
Justice S. D. Weakley and S. H. Sell
heimer of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

The county commissioners have award
ed contract for rebuilding the Athens
pike with gravel to John A. Camper. A
large rn5er of bids Were received.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Knights of khorassan.

A general meeting of the Knights of
Khorassan will be held in Montgomery
during the State Fair, at which time
long list of tyros will be given trip
over the hot sands. Application blanks
will be given attention If sent to G. FL.
Bllingsley. who is looking after the
meeting. 1t is expected that the cere-
monial will be one of the most interesting
ever held in the state. This is side de-
gree of the knights of Pythias.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19

The stockholders of the Huntsville
Wood Fibre Plaster and Lime company,
have elected A. M. Booth president, c.
A. Marshall vice president, and general
manager, and James r. Stevens, secre-
tary and treasurer. The corporation has
just finished its first year and the bust
ness was so good that provision was
made for an increase of output
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
New Rate Expert.

j. w. Kirkland, for many years
well-known rate man in Alabama, has
been appointed rate expert of the Ala
bama railroad commission, taking the
place of ]. d. Patterson, who resigned
to go with the Southern Express COM
pany some weeks ago. Mr.. kirkland has
been for IA years in the office of the
Western railway, and is counted among
the best rate men in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-19
Hayes to Be Named.

A. W. Hayes will be named superin-
tendent of Bibb county, taking the place
of r. H. Pratt, deceased. Mr.. Hayes is
the nominee of the democrats and would
go in at any rate after November.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-30

The repcrts of H.. l.. Miller, tax col
lcctor, and X. H. Sims, treasurer, were
received and approved.
An ordinance wts adopted entitled
AN ordinance to provide for the con
]struction of tlues and other safety
regulations within the fire limits OF the
city Of Greenwood and to provide
punishment for violation of same" This
ordinance is published in another
column.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-30

Parapet wallis to rise not less than Is
inches above roof aud To be- not less than
10 inches thick. Girders and beams to
rest on lodges Of metal. stone or brick.
Sec. 4. The term business building
shall embrace all buildings used princi-
palIy for business purposes. thus includ-
ing hotels, theatres. flee buildings and
all hui dings used (or intended to be
used) exclusively Tor mercantile pur-
poses, manufacturing or storing Of nier-
chandise.
Sec. 5. The height OF all buildings for
the purpose Of this ordnance shall be
taken from the grade of sidewalk to a
point half way from the lowest to the
highest part Of the roof.
CHiMNels AND mUEs.
See. 9. No chimney shall be built with
less than 4 inch wallis and no chimney
top shall be less than : feet above tho
roof for Hat roofs, and ! feet above the
ridge Of any pitched root. Ordinary
fines In business buildings shall have
walls and s inch iambs; aues larger than
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-30
trustees Sale.

In the matter Of p. l.. DeLoach Co,
bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
Notice is hereby given that | will, as
Trustec. at II o'clock, noon, on Satur-
day, Nov. 7,h, A. D. 1908, in front of the
Bankrupt's former place Of business at
Greenwood, Miss, offer for sale at pub
lie ont cry I the highest and best bid
der for cash, the stock Of goods, wares,
merchandise, furniture, fixtures, notes
and accounts, and all other property
listed in the schedules belonging to the
said 2. l.. DeLoach Co, with the right
reserved to refuse any and all bids, and
should | refuse any bid, | shall then
have the right and power to offer the
said property privately to the highest
bidder for cash, at such time and place
AZ may be to the best interests OF the
above estate. The said sale will be
made without recourse npon me as Trus.
tee. d. p. MONTGOMERY,
Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-30
Why the Guest Was Embarrassed.

A north side man who was invited
out to dinner the other day was not
able to figure out for awhile whether
he was welcome or not after he ar.
rived at the house. The members of
the family talked nicely and appeared
cordial all right. but they made so
many mysterious side remarks that
he was supposed not to hear that II
made him nervous.
They all sat down to the dinner
table, and before the meal had pro
crossed very far he caught the hostess
whispered to the children:
"F. H. b." she said.
The visitor didn't know what to
think Of 1t. He was further mystified
after a little while when the hostess
whispered to the children:
IN. |. X"
This happened while a plate of some
thing was being passed at the table.
Everybody. children and all, helped
themselves literally.
This mysticism continued through
out the evening. and the guest went
home still wondering about 1t.
A few days later he found out what
It all meant. When the mother whis-
pered IF. H. B." she meant family
hold back" because the article Of food
then being served was somewhat
scarce and she was afraid the supply
would III out. The M. l. X" meant
more in the kitchen" and was a sig.
nal that the members Of the family
might partake literally Of whatever 1t
referred to.-Boston Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-30
DOES THIS SUIT your

s. l.. Raines, the enterpyising drug
gist II Greenwood. is having such q
large run on "HiSDipO." the new Nerve
Tonic and K.storer, and hears 1t -
highly praised that they nov offer 70
guarantees it In ever case tn cure all
forms Of Kidney Troubles and Nervous
Disorders.
They pay Tor 1t II it does not give you
entire satisfaction.
II ,on use il. It Is their risk. not yours.
A 50.bottiv box, Blue Liable Extra
Strength. ~ 90, will put life In a dead
one. sent by mail under positive guar
antee. ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-30
City Ordinance.

An Ordinance Ia provide for tho COZ 20
atruntion of Flues and other safety
regulations within the fire limits of
the City Of Greenwood; to provide
punishment for the violation Of the
same.
he n ordained by tho Mayor md tho
Board of Aldermen Of the City of Green
wood, State Of Mississippi, in council
assembled and by authority of the sauIe;
Sec. /. No person or persons shall
erect, or cause to be erected, within the
prescribed fire limits, any building or
structure the outer walls Of which are
not composed entirely of brick, stone,
mortar or other inconhustible material,
and covered or rooted with slate, tin,
iron, or other equally Are proof roofing,
dwelling houses heing excepted. Aud
II any buildings within the limits afore-
said dwelling houses excepted shall be
destroyed to the extent Of h0b thereof
it shall be unlawful To rebuild the same
unless the outer walls AMI rouf of the
portion rebuilt shall be composed en-
ttrcly of incombustibla materials,
pAMAGEp BUILDINGS.
Sec. 2, Whenever any frame building
other than a dwelling within the fire
limits shall have become damaged, the
extent OF which in the Judgment of the
Inspector, or similar officer, exceeds 5t%
of the value, It shall he removed by the
owner within 60 days upon written mo-
tice to the effect, unless for reasonable
cause the removal should he longer de-
layed. II such owner of the building
objects the inspector, or similar officer,
shall notify the Chief Of the fro depart
mittee of this Board, and these two shall
appoint a competent architect or builder
to serve with them and they shall make
an examination Of the building, aud
make q report as to the amount Of dam
ages. he finding Of the arbitrators
shall be final unless notice of appeal be-
served within five days.
See. 3, In accordance with the fore
going provisions all walls for business
buildings shall be of the thickness desig-
mated as follows;
Heights of Thickness Of walls in inches
Building. LIST 2nd 3rd ath
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