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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
WANTS CULLMAN
 CASES RESTORED Writ Of Mandamus Against
 Judge R, l. Burke INCOMPETENCY IS CLAIMED Special Attorney J. B. Brown Asks the Supreme Court to Have CuIIman,
 Satoonkeepers Brought
 Back Into Court.
IS CLAIMED

Montgomery, November 26-(Special J. state, has filed petition in the supreme court to force the judge of the county court of Cullman county to restore to the docket the cases of the more than 200 in- dictments for violation of the Cullman county prohibition law The object is a writ of mandamus forcing Judge R. I. Burke to restore the cases and to certify at the same time his own incompetency to try the causes.
 The petition is on appeal from the cir cult court. That tribunal denied the ap- plication on the ground that petition should have been first made in the county court The supreme court had already held in ofrmer application that the only way to have the matter taken up in that court would be by appeal from the circuit court Hence the last action, in line with the ruling of the high court.
 It is set out that Judge Burke held the liquor law invalid and issued license to the dealers; that the court found indict- ments for violations of the law: that the law was declared to be good in the su- preme court, and that the violators were in defiance of the statutes. It is claimed that because of his relation to the viola tions Judge Burke is incompetent. and that he exceeded his authority when he mol pressed the cases as he did They ought to be restored to the docket it is alleged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
SCHOOL FACULTY
 HOLDS MEETING

Montevallo, November 26.-(Special) Tuesday evening, in response to an of ficial summons to what purported to be a regular faculty meeting held in an unusual place, the faculty and ofncerS of the Alabama Girls Industrial school gathered in the spacious parlors or the presidents home and were called to or der by President Palmer. The roll was called and no suspicious were aroused until the secretary, Miss Mary B. Overton was fairly started in the reading of her bogus minutes or the previous meeting. Peals of laughter greeted her mock -heroic treatment or existing conditions and their solution Further zest was given to the occasion by a report from Miss Merle stephens, chairman of the uniform committee. recommending that the faculty be re- quired to go without hats; this pro voked considerable discussion and hearty approval from the married men present. MT. Chesnutt deplored the dearth of joke material for the stu dents Annual, and an effort was made to devise ways and means out Of the difficulty. Miss Lambert, the new teacher of voice, rendered a trio of songs, Miss Hatck, a violin solo, and Miss Halbert, teacher of oratory, re- cited two humorous child poems.
 The faculty meeting was finally ad- iourned to enjoy the delicious three course buffet luncheon served by Mrs Palmer, assisted by Miss Stella Pal mer, Miss Evelyn Ashley of Tusca- loosa, Miss Leo Sanders, Miss Quintilla Henry and Miss Ernestine Geote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
SILoAM BAPTISTS.
Have Always Been Leaders In State
 Church Work.

Marion, November 36.-(Special. .)-Siloam Baptist church of Marion sends as repre- sentatives to the state Baptist centennial convention at Montgomery, Dr. R. G. Patrick, president of Judson college; H. O. Murfee, superintendent of Marion in- stitute; Dr. Paul V. Bomar pastor; the Rev. J. F.. Barnes, pastor at Hopewell and Uniontown.
 This church has done more than any other in the state in the making of Ala bama Baptist history. It was from this membership the idea and the founding of Judson institute and Howard college came. It was in this church the resolution was offered that caused the formation of the home mission board in 1s45, and it was in this church this board had it's head quarters for more than 36 years. The church was organized in 1922, and the present state convention has held 19 of it's annual sessions here since its first meet ing in 1923 The membership has always been liberal in it's contributions to all causes. During the past three years it's total contributions were: For the year ending September 1, 1906, $S932 .46; 1907. s622s 16; 1908, $5261.05-a total for three years of $20, ,421 .67.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Negro Held for Burglary.

Anniston, November 26.-(Special.)- George Whatley, an ignorant negro, was sent to jail this morning by Mayor Kilby from the police court in de-
 fault of 5000 bond where he will to charge of burglarizing Bass & Heard's store a week ago and to which charge he plead guilty In the police court. The negro was captured day or two ago with lot of goods which were identified as the property of Bass & Heard by c. B. Freel, sales man of the firm. Ben Murry, another negro, was also arrested a party to the burglary and was implicated in the crime by George Whatley, but Ben was released after establishing an alibi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
BulIard-J Johnston

Miss Alice Bullard was married to Mir Frank Johnston last night at Grace church.
 Long before 6 o'clock, the appointed hour, every available space was filled by the friends and relatives of the popular young couple The church decoration was an artistic arrangement of palms, ferns and white chrysanthemums, sim pie and effective. Preceding the cere- mony Mrs. Chives Woodruff sang, Love s Coronation" and Miss Putnam played a soft prelude.t As the notes of Mendels- sohns grand march thrilled through the vaulted aisles the bridal party en- tered Messrs. Curran Goodwin and Kan dolph Reynolds advancing together to the chancel where the rector, Rev. James G. Glass, waited. Miss Durene Goodhue followed to a position on the left. Then came Miss Edith. Johnston, sister Of the groom, and paused on the right. Messrs. Jack Goodwin and Bill Darden were fol- lowed by Miss Viola Farley and Miss Julia Ward. Miss Caroline Draper, maid of honor, entered unattended. Then came the bride leaning on the arm of her father Dr. A. F. Bullard.
 After the ceremony the immediate bridal party were rendered a reception by pr. and Mrs. A. F. Bullard, where the hearu- est congratulations were showered upon I. was cut in the handsomely appointed dining room amid great merriment which reached it's climax when MT Jack Good win became possessor of the ring Miss Lurene Goodhue got the thimble, and Mrs. A. F. Bullard the dime. Punch was served In the reception room by Mrs. William c. Ward of Birmingham and Mrs. Alexander Jones Adair. Among these present were Rev. and Mrs James G. Glass. Miss Putnam, MT. and Mrs James R. Draper, MT and Mrs. Richard Stick ney, Miss Garrett of Virginia, MT. and Mrs. Chives Woodruff, Dr. and Mrs. H. D. Barr, Mrs J. E. Aderhold and Mrs. Frances Wisdom.
 Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left for short trip east. An unusually large number or magnificent presents in cut glass, hand some silver. exquisite china handwork and painting, attested the love and es- teem of hosts of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Odd Suit Is Filed.

Columbus, Ga., November 26,-(Special) S. J Brown has filed a suit for $5OOo damages against F. H. Lummus Sons company in the superior court of Mus cogee county, the allegations being of an unusual nature. The plaintiff claims that on August s, while he was in the em- pIoy of the defendant company the said company received a letter at it's offices in this city addressed to plaintiff from the Farmers Gin company of Newborn, Ga, in which the plaintiff was offered position The plaintiff ayers that. he did not receive the letter from the defendant company until october. l. at which time it was too late for him to accept the position. He alleges that when the let ter was received by him 1t had been opened, the inference being that It was onened while in the office of the defend ant cOmpany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
RAGING SEASON ON
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, November 26-Following the events of the first day of the Louis jana Riding and Driving clubs 9O-day meet officials of the organization tonight declared themselves highly pleased with the results, and said they now felt cer- tain that racing would be carried on in New Orleans throughout the entire winter Some misgivings had been held by many who did not believe that it would be pos sible to carry on a successful race meet since the passage by the last legislature of the so-called Locke anti-racing bill, which prohibits bookmaking
 Supporters of racing, however, claim that there are still no laws in Louisiana which prohibit betting between private individuals and this form of betting was largely praetieed today, some individuals placing many bets on each race.
 \ A large detachment of police was pres ent at the track under strict orders to prevent any violations of the law. No arrests were made. Attendance large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Committee Is Reoraanized.

The executive committee of the Orphans Home of Talladega has been reorganized for the work of the year by the cleo tion of the following officers: Ruther ford Lapsley of Anniston, chairman; l.. G. Jones of Talladega, vice chairman; W. E. Hinkle of Talladega, secretary, and J. c. Bowie of Talladega, treas urer The committee is composed of rep mainly in the Presbyterian church, in different parts of the state and the affairs of the Orphans Home are in good hands. These committeeman are: l.. G. Jones, J. c. Bowie, w. E. Hinkle of Talladega, Rutherford Laps ley of Anniston, w. E. Peeler of Hunts vile, R. o. Harris of Mobile, F. ". Dix on of Birmingham l.. NJ. Hooper of Selma and Thomas w. Martin of Montgomery.
 The home is Taking care of 80 orphans at this time and hopes to be able to large ly Increase this number. The farm of the home, containing 36O acres, is being well cared for, and a competent fore man is in charge. A part of the land which the home is unable to cultivate this year, has been rented for $220.
 The paper publication by the Orphans Home will be continued for the coming year, under the personal direction of W. E. Hinkle, who has the reputation of be- ing & newspaper man of the first ability. During the past year it was decided to take some steps to remove the indebt- edness of $70O0 by means of 40 subscrip- tions of $5 each from individuals in the state, and good work was being done to this end when the financial panic came C,h a n Aver SlfHM are in hand, and all these subscriptions are conditioned upon the raising of the whole amount. This work will be prose- cuted at once, and subscriptions will be taken with the same condition; in cases where it is desired the party subscribing may make the amount payable in four equal installments, quarterly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
INCONSISTENCIES ARE
 ID BE RUN DOWN
Chief Deputy Ashley Goes To CIeburne County
WANT THE FLOYD GANG
Executive Committee of the Orphans Home at TaIIadega Is Reoreanized With Rutherford Lapsley of
 Annston as Chairman.

Anniston, November 26,-(Special)- Chief United States Marshal Ashley passed through this city this morning en route to the scene of the Cleburne coun- ty shooting last Tuesday evening when Officers King and Fowler are said to have been fired upon by members of the alleged Floyd gang of moonshiners.
 MT. Ashley said that he would make a thorough investigation of the affair and if necessary would summon reinforce ments. There is only one telephone in the neighborhood, though, and it was inn possible to get connection there today despite repeated efforts. It was stated over the telephone from Heflin this aft ernoon, however, that Deputies King and Fowler who were fired upon Tuesday night, had joined Ashley there and that an armed posse would start tomorrow morning in search Of the Floyds and their aecompliceS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
VICTIM OF MURDER BURIED YESTERDAY Three Negroes Are Held In Jail
 For. Crime OFFICERS SEEKING OTHERS Judge Miller Will Probably Gall spe- cia Term to Try Men Charged
 With Killing Ex-Sherff
 Drake at LaneviIle.
OFFICERS SEEKING OTHERS

Greensboro, November 26.-(Special)- The remains of Robert Drake, who was foully murdered at his home at Lane- vile on Tuesday night, were buried here at 1 o'clock today. Three negroes, Shed Williams. Ed Elins alias Ed How ard and Charley Taylor have been ar rested and aresn jail here charged with the murder The negro Charley Taylor has made several statements, each time admitting that he was with the crowd that killed MT. Drake, and in one state ment implicated the other two who are under arrest He has also made state ments duplicating the negro Robert Camp bell but Campbell has been able to prove that he was not on the place at the time of the killing
 The negro Charley Taylor was taken out of jail here by MT. Drake about one month ago and either the day MT. Drake was killed or the day before he NMr. Drake) caught the boy, Taylor, stealing and threatened to put him back in jail. When Charley Taylor was arrested there was found on his person at least one piece of money that has been identified by Drake's clerk and one other person who had access to Drake's cash drawer as part of the money which was in the cash drawer the evening before the night that Mr Drake was killed Sheriff Gew- in is now out looking for others who are supposed to have been implicated in the killing. While there is of course much feeling against the persons who killed MT Drake there is absolutely no danger of any mob violence as 1t IS the uni- versal opinion of the citizens of Hale county that it will be best to allow the law to take its course. Many wish for tand will ask of Judge Miller that a spe cial term of the circuit court be called for the trial of those accused of the murder. The preliminary trial will be held in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
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Chanter of Accidents.

A number of accidents happened at the steel mill today in which two white men and a negro were more or less seriously injured. This morning about 10 o'clock Will Gentry, a young white man, was caught by a crane and sustained broken arm. At o'clock in the afternoon a white man named Rogers fell into pit at the rail mill and was injured about the head and had his ankle broken. At o'clock a negro laborer employed in the rail mill had both arms broken through being struck with a lever con- neeted to one of the machines.
 The injured were taken to the Gun ningham hospital where they are being treated for their injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Man Is As Old
 As His Stomach"
This Persian Epigram Is the Real
 Gauue of a Mans Life.


 The Persians were very sagacious people, noted among other things, for their deep thinking on life and the things which make up life.
 The above epigram shows the wisdom of their thought.
 When mans stomach is able to fur nish new material to the system as fast or faster than the natural decay of man requires. then such a man lives his fullest and his best. When through wrong living disease a mans stomach begins to tax the other organs and takes from the blood strength which it cannot give back in nourishment taken from food, then begins the death of man and he decays fast The stomach is strong, splendidly strong, and can stand an untold amount of abuse and neglect. but when it dies, man dies.
 The stomach gives tons upon tons of good rich blood every year to the sys- tenn and draws only 6S0 pounds of nour- ishment for its own use If. however, the food which it receives cannot be turned into blood which is capable of use by the body, then the stomach receives no help from the other organs
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 A single ingredient contains strength enough to digest 5000 times it's weight in mixed food
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Furnaces Resume "Wednesday.

Anniston, November 2&-(Special)- Six furnaces of the plant of the West ern Steel, Car and Foundry company will be put in operation Wednesday morning and others will be put in blast as soon as circumstances would iustitv. The incress. in nuialec will be $: adual if nothing should happen until the full capacity of the plant is reached. It is understood the pud- dIers have agreed to go to work on a verbal agreement that they would be paid the standard price for such work though the scale has not been signed by the management. There has been no agreement with the finishers, how ever, and it is said they will not be- gin work with the puddlers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Rumors of Balkan Troubles.

Vienna, November 26.-1she rumors of a forthcoming conflict in the Balkans have disorganized the local stock ex change to such an extenti that the gov ernment has thought if advisable to issue another quieting statement. It has characterized the reports of frontier fight ing as unfounded and it has promised that the stock exchange will be notified ini- mediately in case of any serious occur rences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Passion Play a Success.

The Passion Play" or Life of Christi was given this evening at the Airdome, Ensley. The Salvation Army had the affair in charge and the proceeds will be devoted to providing Christmas dinners for the poor of Ensley. The show was well attended and was a de- cided success, the films being some of the finest ever seen in Ensley. Captain Nelson gave fine description of the pictures while they were being shown, pointing out the principal features. The songs by the Salvation Army lasses were very appropriate and were sweetly rem dered The whole show was of high character and every one should avail himself of the opportunity to see this wonderful representation of the life of Christ. The performance will be repeated Friday afternoon and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Younn counle Med.

Huntsville, November 26.-(Special.)-- Walter Young, son of Richard w. Young. manager of the Alabama Cotton Oil com pany. and Miss Mattie Garner, daughter of Tax Collector John W. Garner eloped to Decherd, Tenn, yesterday afternoon and were married. The bride and groom are both IS years old and their marriage was opposed by their parents because of their youth. The young man went up on an early train and was joined later in the day by the bride. The first news of their wedding was conveyed here last night by telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Voluntary AssIonment.

Anniston, November 26.-(Special. J. J. x. Mattauer, a South Noble street groceryman, today made a voluntary assignment of his stock to his cred itors, chief among whom. it IS said, is the Anniston Mercantile company. Bad collections and general business depression is said to have brought the failure and MT. Mattauer decided to surrender his stock to those to whom lie was indebted and retlrs from bus iness. An inventory D. the stock is in l,I Iogress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Personal and General.

Miss Annie Averyt and Miss Madge Averyt and Mrs. Mil Averyt left yes terday for Montgomery to attend the Auburn Georgia football game.
 Mrs w. B. Bridges of Tuxedo, who underwent serious operation last Mon- day, is doing nicely under the circum- stances. Dr. T. H. Johnson performed the operation
 The bazaar to be given by the ladies of the Baptist church on December and 3 will be given at the vacant store, corner of Avenue F. and Twenty y-first street (next to city halD. Supper and noon lunch will be served
 Grant Davis, who was hurt yesterday at the blast furnaces, is doing well, and unless complications arise will soon be at work again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
New Society Organized.

Girard, November -(Special9 9--What is known as "tThe Yellow Kid'' society has been organized in this city Under the rules no one can become a member un- less he is a member of some secret fra ternity and in good standing. Officers were elected as follows: G. G. Wallace, illustrious kid; J. T. Key, captain kid l. w. Key. eXecutioner; George Ashley Happy Hooligan; A. H. hittrell, secretary and treasurer. The new society starts off with a good membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Water Famine.

Huntsville, November &.-(Special)- The water question is rapidly becoming a serious one in North Alabama and in this county especially. Many streams and springs that have never been known to fail before are dry People in many rural communities are hauling water from the Huntsville spring, which never shows any variance in flow. The oldest in habitants on Monte Sano say this Is the first time they have ever known Cool spring to be dry. There is not a spring flowing on the mountain and all resi- dents are hauling water. Stocks and cat tie are suffering in many sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Fighting White Slave Traffic.

Chicago. November 26s-The Chicago Association of Commerce. upon request Of United States District Attorney Sims has decided to lend active aid to the fed eral government in stamping out tha white slave traffic in this city. Mir. Sims. in d speech before 1he association advocated segregation for the social evil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Pastors Salary Raised.

Huntsville, November 26.-(Special)- The board of stewards of the First Meth odist church held their first meeting of the year last night and raised the sal ary of the pastor. the Rev. S. F. Wasson, to 5000 per year. The usual committees were appointed and the work of the year mapped out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Thanksqivina at Gadsden.

Gadsden, November 26.-(Special J. Thanksgiving passed off quietly in Gads- den today There were union services at the First Methodist church at Il o'clock this morning, at which w. E. Hill. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, deliv- cred the sermon. There was also special music for the occasion. Nearly all the stores in the city were closed at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-27
Law and Order League.

The annual meeting of the Law and Order league of Ensley and district will be held next Monday at the city hall. The meeting will be of much interest, as the annual reports of the several officers will be read. The league has been active during the year and the reports when read will be gratifying. An election of officers for the ensuing year will be held