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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
SOMERSAULTING AUTOMOBILE
 WITH RINGlING BROTHERS

Those who crave emotional excitement will find it in stirring measure aA the performance of Ringing Brothers greatest shows this season. A daring young French woman invites death at every performance by steering a double somersaulting automobile down an all most perpendicular plane from the apex of the tent, the terrific leap beginning s at the mid-air terminus of the suspended incline and ending upon platform 50 I feet distant The deviation of a hair s breadth from the mathematical line of flight and the time of twice somersault- ing in the horrifying leap and a terrible death awaits the nervy occupant of the ponderous machine The situation at the moment Miss La Roche takes her seat In the deadly car, and the multitude look with awed. pitfying expression upon their faces, is one that would bring indelible fame to the artist who could adequately depict the tense and fascinating scene. The dead head-over-heels leap, ingen- fous novelty of feat and breathless ex- citement combine to make this the Su- preme sensation of the circus world.
 There have been startling acts of daring on the bicycle and automobile brought forward by Ringing Brothers within the last few years, but the double somersaulting automobile makes all the
 
 portant It is the definite limit of human achievement in the game with destiny, where natural laws and lifes experience are set at naught and taunted by the defiant deed of a stoical nature One may say he does not care to witness so dread fully perilous a performance, but the spirit and picture of the scene when the time arrives for it's enactment will dis pei this illusion and hold him until the last lap of the meteoric ride is spun. It is impossible to conceive an act of human daring more astoundingly dangerous than the double somersaulting automobile feat.
 Ringing Brothers are to exhibit here Monday, October 26, giving two per- formances Circus day will begin with a gorgeous street parade, leaving the show grounds at 10 o'clock. This free spectacle has always been a superior fea- ture with this mammoth show, and never fails to throng the streets with curious crowds There are 12S9 people with the big shows and all will participate in the outdoor display. Most of the f0s cages and dens of wild animals will be open and 40 elephants-the largest herd in captivity-harnessed camels and zebras and scores of other unique features are in the three-mile procession.
 Show day Ringing Brothers will sell tickets at their down town office for the same prices charged at the wagons on the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
KEEN INTEREST IN
 BESSEMER CASE

News of the conviction of IS men in Bessemer yesterday afternoon, who were arrested in the raid on the Jones Valley Social club in that town several months ago, and who were tried for violating the prohibition laws, reached Birmingham early yesterday afternoon and was an absorbing topic of conversation last night
 The fact that the IS men were convicted by jury proved something of a surprise for it has been the rule among the Bir- mingham juries of the September session of the criminal court to turn all persons loose charged with violating the prohibi- tion laws. The fact that a fine of $250 had been assessed by Judge Jackson, which together with the costs will bring the total amount near the $500 mark, also caused keenest interest
 The raid in question on the Jones Val ley club was made one Saturday night and all of the persons in the place at the time were put under arrest. Among those arrested and convicted are some of Besse- mer's most prominent citizens and great deal of interest was taken in their trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
ESPLANADE LIGHTS
 GREATLY MISSED
THAT MERCHANTS $ FIND EXPENSE OF MAINTAlN- ING THE BRILLIANTLY LIGHTED THoRouGHFARE TOO GREAT.

The cutting off of the lights of the Third avenue esplanade has taken dig into Birmingham's metropolitan appear ance and has made a decided change in the attractiveness of the business part of town at night. The expense for lighting the esplanade has been borne by Third avenue merchants, and was very heavy, amounting to something like $5OOO per year.
 It is understood that the lights were cut off because the merchants could not get together on the rates, the merchants stating that the cost of lighting was en- tirely too heavy.
 Birmingham was one of the very few if not the only city in the country having a street lighted in this manner, and the Third avenue merchants were congratu- lated on their showing of civic pride in having it. Exclamations of astonishment from visitors to the city invariably fol- lowed a sight of this esplanade, and their compliments on the metropolitan ap- pearance of the city were many.
 This esplanade was established about two years ago, when Third avenue sud denly sprang into prominence as a retail thoroughfare, and was started as an ad- vertising feature by the merchants on that street.
 Many expressions of regret have been made relative to the cutting off of the lights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Kern Resents Attacks.

Fineastle, Va, October S-J. w. Kern. after reading a published attack on him by w. R. Hearst in a, recent speech in Los Angeles, Cal, gave out statement today in which he said that he had re- peatedly stated the facts about his em- ployment by the Big Four railroad in connection with certain damage suits, which employment, he said, would be understood by any fair minded man. Con- cerning his connection with the French Lick Springs Hotel company, he said that, with other counsel, he was employed to defend suits involving forfeiture of char ter and the appointment of receiver, and that he and his associates served the corporations as he would have served any other client. Similar service was rendered at the same time to the West Baden Springs company, with which Thomas Taggart had no connection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
CONVERSIONS AT
 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH

The interest in the revival meetings continues at the Southside Baptist church. There were two more who united with the church last night. pr. Hamilton preached on Confession" |" taking the various occasions recorded in the Bible where men were brought to confess that they had sinned against God. Some confessed it because they faced death, or some judgment in life. Others confessed it with real repent ence toward God, and they were the ones that received salvation.
 God can save a man on his death bed" said the preacher, "but the hope is very slender one. It is more often remorse than it is repentence fear of death or hell and not sorrow because it is sin against God Men need saliva tion not simply to prepare for death but for life as we'll And the time to do it is not when death, with it's dread approach, is felt to be near, but in h ealth."
 Dr. Hamilton breaches daily at a3O and 7:45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

Tn undertaking to open it's New Or leans line the Frisco has become in volved in a controversy with the Illi- nois Central which blocks it's opera tions and caused embarrassment says the New York Commercial.
 It appears that in December, 1908, the Frisco made a contract with the Illinois Central and the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley. by which it was to use those two lines from Baton Rouge into New Orleans at a certain rental and the Illinois Central was to use the Frisco from Jasper into Birmingham Ala. at like rental In January, 1904, the Frisco leased from the Iron Noun tain and the Texas and Pacific the use of line from point opposite Mem phis to another point opposite Baton Rouge. The privileges obtained in these two instances established anoth CT through line from Memphis to New Or leans.
 Under the contract made the Illinois Central obtained the use of other lines of railroad into Birmingham engaged in the operation of this line over the tracks of the Frisco. The contract provided for reciprocal switching privi leges at New Orleans by which the three lines were to do each others switching over their terminal tracks and to all industries therein in New Orleans.
 In October, 1905, the Colorado South- ern, New Orleans and Pacific made contract for the use of the same track between Baton Rouge and New Or leans and reciprocal switching in the
 4rv.a fF@xa1 completion of the Colorado Southern, New Orleans and Pacific by October l of this year. and the contract con- templated an east and west line from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
JOE NIX RESIGNS
 FROM THE FORGE

After 22 years service in the Birming- ham police department Officer Joe M. Nix has rendered his resignation to Chief Bod eker and the police commission and he served his last time as police officer of the city of Birmingham last night
 MT. Nix was one of the oldest men on the police force, there being. only three or four men older in the service than he. He has always borne the reputation of a good and reliable police officer and the officials of the police department regret to see him sever his connection with that particular branch of the city government.
 In his letter of resignation MT. Nix did not state his reason for resigning, but it is understood that he gives up his posi- ton on the police force to accept a better place in another line of employment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

L. O. Wier, young man who lives in Birmingham, drove into Bessemer this afternoon, and having driven his horse through the country from Tuscaloosa in pouring-down rain, was thoroughly drenched. He put his horse up with Moore & Briggs and went aronnd to the hotel to change his wet clothing, and had been in his room only a few minutes when he was advised that his horse had dropped dead.
 The animal was a good one, and is thought to have either died of collie or had a chill from having been so long ex- posed to the rain between Tuscaloosa and Ressemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Feast of Succoth.

Commencing tomorrow night and con- tinuing for eight days, the Jewish people will celebrate the Feast of Suceoth, in commemeration of the age when the children of Israel were in the wilder ness, living in booths made of vines and foliage
 A small booth is being made up of vines and vegetation and will be placed in the Jewish temple. MT. Hirsh, who has been elected rabbi, will hold service at the templev tonight appropriate to the oc- caSion.
 In future services will also be held at the temple on every Friday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Meeting for Boys. {

On Sunday afternoon at o'clock a special meeting for boys and their friends will be held at the Baptist church in con- nection with the revival services now in progress there. There will be some spe- cial features, such as choir of boys and boy ushers. Everyone who has boy and who loves the boys, is invited to come to this meeting and bring boy. Three interesting talks will be made as follows: / "The Boy and His Possibilities, "The Boy and His Enemies" "rhe Boy and His Friends"
 A meeting will be held for children on Saturday afternoon at o'clock, and all parents are urged to bring the little ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Rescued From the Sea.

Liverpool October S.--The steamship Michigan, from Boston, September 20, arrived here today, having on board John r.. Burke and John Burbine, Nova Scotia fishermen from the schooner Bohemia, of Gloucester, Mass. The two men left the schooner in dory on September P. and were unable to find their way back to the vessel on account of the fog. They had been eight days in the dory, without food or water, when the Michigan sight ed the boat, which was flying shirt on an oar, and rescued them-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
SENATOR BANKHEAD ID SPEAK AT SELMA Will Talk on Good Roads To-
 night A CONNECTS PROPOSITION Wants to Go Out on the Road and Sell Goods Manufactured In the States
 Factory-other News
 of Selma.
A CONNECTS PROPOSITION

Selma. October S.-(Special.) .)-Tomorrow night Senator Bankhead will address the voters of Dallas county on the subject of good roads, and incidentally on the Over ton amendment as plan of securing the same. There is every prospect of large crowd being in attendance. It is barely possible that a division of time will be accorded some local speaker who is op- posed to the amendment. However, this has not been decided upon, no local speak CT having made up his mind to enter the lists with the senator.
 A Convicts Request.
 President of the state convict board was in the city a few days ago and told of somewhat nervy, as well as peculiar, re- quest he had received from white con- viet at Spegners. The man in question is under sentence for three years for hav- ing appropriated some goods or the pro- ceeds from them to his own use. In letter to President Smith he sets out that he understands the state has on hand a quantity of cloth and goods from the Spegner cotton mill He then makes the proposition that instead of keeping him at work in the mill he be allowed to go out on the road and sell the goods, hav- ing been before his downfall a drummer. The letter recites that the writer is an experienced salesman, and that he will report every day his whereabouts. Presi- dent Smith, while admiring the nerve of the writer will hardly send a three-year convict over the south selling the product of the states factory.
 Local and Personal.
 J. H. Cook, the well-known contractor and prominent citizen of Montgomery, was a visitor to Selma today.
 State Senator J. J. King was among the visitors from Marengo county to Selma today.
 Sun Bros circus gave two perform ances here today and a large number of negroes from the surrounding country came in expecting to witness the parade, but were disappointed as the license charged by the city was prohfbitive for parade on circus the size of Sun Bros. The streets were lined with the brothers and sisters in black for hours before they realized that no parade would be given then ths disappointment was great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Fleet Will Soon Go To Japan.

Manila, October 9.-Rear Admiral Sperry the Atlantic fleet for Japan until o'clock tomorrow Saturday. morning. This was the hour originally scheduled The con verted yacht Yankton has departed alone for Yokohama for the purpose of arrang- ing the preliminaries in connection with the fleets arrival in Japanese waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
J. R. Williams Has Relapse.

J. R. Williams. the popular yardmaster o the Birmingham Southern at Bessemer, who has been quite i'll at his home in East Lake, is down again with what is thought to be a relapse. It is feared that he tried to get out of bed too early after his illness and overestimated his strength. Jim is very popular with every one in Bessemer. and it is sincerely hoped that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
James Berry Guthrie.

James Berry Guthrie, aged 70 years, died yesterday at noon at the family resi- dence 7516 Second avenue, North. The remains will be sent to Danville, Ky, at 5:25 o'clock this afternoon by Lige Loy for interment. The deceased leaves a wife. and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
German Steamers Boycoted.

Tsing Tao, China, October S.-The anti German movement in the province of Shantung, growing out of mining con- cession to a German-controlled railroad. continues and native merchants have boy coted German steamers. Japanese agi- tators are apparently active in the prov fnce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
J. E. Lipscomb Returns.

J. E. Lipscomb, night operator at the A. G. s. depot, has returned from Heal ing Springs. where he was called on &C., count of the serious condition of his father, who suffered stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago. He reports that he left his father in a serious condition. and it is feared that there is no hope for his re- covery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Crist Morosoa.

Crist Morosoa, aged 40 years, died yes- terday morning at the corner of Twenty seventh street and Avenue l. The re- mains will be sent to Blocton this. after noon at o'clock by Gaudn & Co. for in terment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

Southern Railway, the popu- lar route to Atlanta. Trains leave 7::30 a.m., 4:25 pm. and 12:3O midnight. Chair, Parlor and Pullman cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
SENSATIONAL

The Horrible Abuses and Misuses of Modern Surgery, by Dr. O. T. Dozier. See Saturdays Age-Herald. 1O-9-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS. PIZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
 Parliament Summoned.

Cettinie, October S.-Reigning Prince Nicholas has summoned Parliament to meet in extra session on October Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Fine Horse Dies.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09


 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
The funeral of Mrs. J. T.

The funeral of Mrs. J. T. Guthrie will be held at his resi- dence 7516 Second Ave. N, East Lake, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. All the officers ard members of Fidelia Lodge 125 I. o. o. F. are requested to at tend. Sigled J. w. Ash, Noble Grand; s. J. Beggs, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

For Atlanta take Southern Railways 7::30 morning train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

The Birmingham News: This nrm (Drs. Dozier 6 Dozier) has been dolns business in Birmingham continuously for a number of years and they nave vet to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with a patient in any way what soever. They are both gentlemen or the highest type and carry their honor ana gentiemanliness into their business.
 Age-Herald: Drs. Dozier & Doziers long standing record and approved abilities entitle them to the proud dis tinction of standing at the head of their profession.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier & Dozier are without doubt the best known specialists in the South, and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We can- not add anything to the reputation Drs. Dozier & Dozier have already acquired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09


 Know them to be brother Odd Fellows and can be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services.
 Mountain Home: The press of Bfr- mfnsham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Drs Dozier 8. Dozier, as physicians, surgeons and gentlemen. and we have no hesitancy in recommending them to our patrons. Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dozier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in their line of practice in the state of Alabama. Masonic Guide: Drs Dozier & Dozfer come from family of prominent phy- siclans and with their large experiences in the profession can be relied on to treat disease in a most successful man. uer
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

were Miss Helene Barehfeld. Miss Mary
Lyle Mr., Frank Cunningham. Mr.. Frank
Boynton. Mr.. Edward Roberts, Mr. 7. NJ.
Taylor and Mr.. Elmer BaTchfeid.
Representative and Mrs. Rainey viii
have as their guest for this week Mrs.
j. B. Sherwood Of Chicago. founder Of
the Municipal Art League, of Chicago,
and chairman Of the art committee OF
the General Federation of Women's
Clubs.
Mrs. Sherwood brings with her an
art exhibit, and will speak for the Kin
dergaTten Association at the Woman s
Building. George Washington Univer-
sity. 1888 I street. on The ethical in
fiuenee of beauty" Thursday at 4:45
p. m.
Mrs. Mary E. Simpson entertained the
members of the Crittenton Wheel Club,
Thursday. at her home, Capitol View,
Anacostia, n c. After luncheon. the
ladies were entertained by a display of
spring millinery, Partisan styles.
Those present were Mrs. story. Mrs.
Potwin. Mrs. Severance. Mrs. Sawyer
Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Wheeler. Mrs. Brum-
bsugh. Mrs. Wickham. Mrs. Goddard
Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Herferth, Mrs. Wood,
Mrs. Goble, Mrs. Simpson. Mrs. Miller,
and Mrs. Breckenridge.
Cardinal Gibbons. who spent a portion
of last week in New York, was the guest
of honor at dinner given by Mr. and
Mrs Herbert Robbins. Among the guests
asked to meet him were former Ambassa-
dor and Mrs. Joseph II. Choate. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Mr. and Mrs.
Bayard Cutting. Mayor Mcclellan. Mr..
and Mrs Nicholas Murray Butler, Miss
Iselin, and Mr.. and Mrs. F. l. Bayliss.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

floor and verandas were also profusely
decorated with palms and the same bios
sons
The wedding breakfast was served on
the veranda, which was inelosed by
masses of white liIacs, dogwood. and
evergreens. The tables were decorated
with Bride roses.
The bride is the great-granddaughter of
Col, William Slaughter. of Virginia. Mr..
Handy is the son of Maj. F. A G. Handy.
who for many years was a well-known
newspaper CORRESPONDENT
After an extended trip North. Mr.. and
Mrs Handy will reside in Washington
until the completion of their new home
at Creston Va
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

closed their apartment in the shannon,
and are spending the summer at Mrs.
Willetts country place in Virginia.
Spencer Gordon, who has been spend
ing the Easter holidays with his pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Holdsworth Cor
don. has returned TO Princeton.
Miss Ida Doyle. Miss Helen Smith,
ard Mrs. Elizabeth Cropley are the
guests of ex-Gov. War1eld, of Mary
land.
Miss Rebecca compston has returned
from visiting relatives in Lovettsville.
Va.
Howard Voltaire Willett has gone to
Lincoln Park, Va. where he will spend
the summer at his country home.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Crawford have
closed their apartment at the Shannon and
have taken cottage at Rose Hill. Md,
for the summer.
Miss Lieze Goodwin and the Misses Dun
woody are visiting in West Point. where
they will witness the ball game and at
tend the Saturday night hop. They ex-
pect to return on Monday.
Mrs z. 3. Chapman and her little sons,
Russell and Donald Chapman, have re-
turned from Lovettsviile, Va. where they
have been spending the past two weeks.
Miss Isabel Taylor. Miss Esther Dun
woody, and Miss Ellen Dunwoody took
prominent part In the entertainment given
BY the Gunston Alumni.
Mrs Arthur Snyder was hostess at a
large ChildTens party Friday afternoon
at her home, in n street. in honor of her
little daughter. About twenty little guests
were present, and enjoyed games. prizes.
and bonbons, and the supper served in
the dining-room afterward.
The Tuesday night dance this week at
the Dumbarton Club was gay large
number OF Washington and Georgetown
people were present. The supper parties
given after the dance were served in the
stine room. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. David Agnew GTeenlees, Mr..
and Mrs. James f. Casey, Mr. and Mrs
Lloyd Smoot, Miss julia Lippet. Miss
Minnie Bippet, Miss Bessie Pierce, Miss
Margaret Eastegday, Miss Emma Dent
Casey, Miss Clarke. Miss Daisy Cooper,
Miss Kirkman, Miss Katherine Du Bose,
Miss Camille Du Bose, Miss Agnes Har-
vey, Miss Mary Harvey, Mr.. John Lane
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