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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Playing a System.

From Success.
 Just word hsre about systems of gambling followed by various players their name is legion, some plausible, some ridiculous some based on elaborate cal culations, some giving wonderful results on paper. and all failing woefully at the tables.
 After 15 years of experience at Monte Carlo" writes a newspaper correspondent, ''costing a sum I should be ashamed 10 name after a thorough investigation of more than 400 different systems and pro- gressions after having employed a math- ematcian, I can say with certainty that 1t is absolutely impossible for any sys- tenn to win at Monte Carlo. Sir Hiram Maxim is wrong when he says the chances are 10 to against the player. I say they are 100 to l against the player"
 This is rather an oyerestimate, for a few players do win, by luck, not by sys- tenn, or by a system based on luck as when a man backs the number of his ho- tel room or a woman backs her age. Per haps or per cent of the players win occasionally and the rest lose; not only because of the banks percentage and the restraining maximum, but because this is a struggle between a man and a ma chine-a man with nerves and emotions, a machine with no nerves and no emo tons. Let the system be ever so perfect, the gambler with strength of will to fol- low 1t has not yet been born. If he had such strength of will ehe would not be . gambler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
ENSLEY REAL ESTATE
Buy Now While You Have Chance to Make From
 25 to 100 Per Gent on Your Investment.

$2650-A swell broom cottage, corner of 24th street and Avenue l; will be in one block of new High school; terms, $500 cash. balance s25 per month. $550 Each-Six beautiful lots at Helena Heights. near car line; get busy; these are the cheapest lots left out there; terms.
 $65o-Lot Il. block 4. Birmingham-E -Ensley. $500 Each-Three lots in block 8, Helena Heights, 5Ox170; terms, one-third cash, balance one and two years. $700-Lot 5, block 29 l., Atlandboro; this is a fine lot 9Ox1S0; faces on three streets; get busy.
 $650-Lot 2, block f. Scott addition; terms, S175 cash, balance easy
 $300-Lot 3, block 16; Rising; terms, $25 cash, balance $10 per month. $350-Nce lot at Osceola station; one block of car line; this is a snap. s6OO-Lot 21, block 66, Ensley Highlands $6O0-Lot 29, block 5e. Ensley Highlands. $1100-Lot 24 block 56 Ensley Highlands. $650-Lot 20, block 56, Ensley Highlands. $100O-Lot 3, block 56, Ensley Highlands. $550-Lot 12, block 5S, Ensley Highlands. S550-Lot l. block 4, Scotts addition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
ADVERTISING MAN
 PUT UNDER ARREST Was Distributing Bills In Ems
 ley Advertising Liquor NEGRO DIES AT STEEL MILL Humane Society Meets Tuesday Even- ing-Veterans Elect officers-Benl.
 Angwin Hurt In Pratt City.
 Personal and General.
NEGRO DIES AT STEEL MILL
By c. H. MANDY.

Ensley, December 5-(speeiaL)-J. II. McMurray, an advertising distributor, was arrested today and fined $25 on a charge of violating an ordinance of the city council making it unlawful to ad- vertlse whisky or intoxicating beverages in the city of Ensley.
 MeMurray, who Is a licensed distributor of advertising matter, was passing out circulars for a whisky house in Tennes- see when he was arrested. He was taken before Mayor Sugg for trial. His attor- ney, F. D. Hummer, offered in defense that his client had a license to distribute circulars and was not aware that he was violating the law. Mayor Sugg held that under the ordinance he was guilty and imposed a fine of $25. The defendant appealed the case to the higher courts.
 The outcome of this appeal will be watched with much interest by citizens of the community as the constitutionallty of the law will be questioned. The case will in all probability be carried to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

$50 for quick sale; all cash; lot 3, block 26, Birmingham-Ensley $1250-Niee little cottage on Hin terms S3Qo cash, balance $2O per month. $S750-A swell broom, modern cottage on corner; Avenue H; see us for terms; can fix them to suit you. s5OO-Lots 21 and 22 block 6l, Birmingham Ensley.
 $340O-1O beautiful lots in block "A Bir- mingham- Ensley.
 $100 per acre. 40 acres near the reservoir. five miles of Birmingham; has plenty of coal and timber.
 $1250-70 acres of land at Oneonta, on Louisville and Nashville railroad; has fruit trees, house and barn; near church and school, good vein of coal showed up in three places; selling coal by wagon load now; terms one-third cash, balance one and two years.
 s16l5-The best bargain to be found be- tween Birmingham and Ensley, on cor ner; lots 10Ox140, with nice cottage, fruit trees, cabinet mantles; two blocks of Rising station.
 $65O Each-Three nice lots on car line, Avenue and S2d street; easy payments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

$29OO-$1250 cash, balance to suit; Groom cottage on Avenue H bath, lights and gas; renting now for $25 per month or will make an ideal home
 $2650-$4O0 cash, balance $25 month; broom cottage on the corner of Avenue I. This Is a new house, just finished. $190O-$S00 cash, balance $25 month; D. room. cottage; close in, on Avenue I. $27OO-$500 cash, balance $25 month; Groom cottage on Avenue D and 18th street $1350-$5O0 cash, balance S25 month; broom cottage on the macadamized road, close to Shady Side.
 $2S5O-$1250 cash, balance $S5 month, swell broom cottage with bath, lights, gas and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Veterans Elect Officers.

Camp Pat Cleburne No. 14SS, United Confederate Veterans held an interesting meeting last evening and elected officers. In addition to the usual routine of busi- ness reports of the delegates were made in which much praise was given the city of Mobile for it's hospitality. The re- turning officers made their annual report which showed much interest in the camp. The following officers were elected:
 John A. Reese, commander.
 J. A. Cochran, first lieutenant comman- der.
 w. J. Havis, adjutant.
 w. M. Kilgore, chaplain.
 Dr. T. G. Springfield, sergeant
 J. L, Prickett color bearer.
 Mrs. L. H. Hollingsworth sponsor.
 Stonewall chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Tuesday with Mrs. R. w. Brown at Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

s55o-Lot Il. block 5s. Ensley Highlands. S550-Lot 12, block 55, Ensley Highlands. $S0O-Lot 4, block 55, Ensley Highlands. s550-Lot 9, block 1, Scott's addition. S600-Lot 10, block f, Scott's addition. s1150-Lots and ?, block 60, Ensley High lands.
 s1150-Lot 1, block 51, Ensley Highlands. s9O0-Lot 3, block 53. Ensley Highlands. S115O-Lots g and 10 block 5, Scotts ad- dition; see us at office for terms. $3O00-Four 1-story bricks for colored peo- ple near South Ensley car line; rents for $40 per month. $250O-Lot 100x175, Avenue B and 2sth street.
 $S5o-Nice lot. Avenue D, between 18th and 29th street.
 $2O0o-Nice broom cottage, Avenue c and 91st street; terms, $500 cash, balance $25 per month.
 A woodworking plant complete in Bns- ley; the only one in the city; good req son for selling for price and terms call at our office.
 $3500-320-acre farm in Hale county, 90 miles of Birmingham; rents for seven bales of cotton; 200 acres in cultivation; eight tenant houses and good dwelling house; near Greensboro. Ala; this is a
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poet, Marian Wood; prophet Miriam Bowman; critic, Mayme McNamara.
 The Ensley schools suspended work Thursday and Friday of last week for Thanksgiving holidays. The high school pupils enjoy gen. eral assembly every Monday morning. On account of the crowded condition it is impossible to have all the pupils of the high school together every day.
 A number of pieces of apparatus have recently been added to the laboratory. A microscope is now on it's way from Germany.
 The Ensley high school now boasts hundred pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

fine fam; terms. $1100-Nice 4-room house on corner; lot 6Sxl6S; rents for $12.5 50 per month"; terms. $20O cash. balance S25 per month; near church, school and car line. $5O0-Lot in Vivian; not far from postoffice; on railroad; lot 90x200. s1600-Nice 4-room cottage at Oseola sta- ton; has S-foot hall gas, electric lights, city water; terms, $350 cash, balance to suit.
 s21O0-Niee. new broom cottage on pike, near shadyside; terms, $500 cash, balance $25 per month. $1sO0-Nice 4-room cottage on Avenue 1, near 24th street; terms $500 cash. ball. ance S25 per month. $2SO0-NIce broom house, s-foot hall, serv- ants house; will rent for $33 per month"; terms, S700 cash, balance S35 per month; has all modern improvements. $15O0-Nice cottage one block of Crews station; terms, s2oO cash. balance s20 per month.
 $500 each three lots. 18th Avenue L.; easy payments. ssOO-6-room house. 18th Avenue L.; easy payments.
 s4No-Lot IS, block ?. Ensley South High lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

ollie church will close Sunday morning at 10:30 and a series of instr lctive lec- lures will begin at the evening service. The closing service will consist of ser mon, the renewal of baptismal vows, the bestowal of the papal blessing, and bene- diction Of the blessed sacrament. Father Doyle states that all Catholic parishoners are expected to be present at these clos ing exercises of the mission. Non-Cath- oItcs will be welcome.
 The series of lectures to be given by Father Costello to non-Catholics will be plain, comprehensive explanations of Catholic faith and practice. No word of controversy will be used. his intention being merely to give earnest blinded non- Catholics an opportunity to hear tho truth about Catholicity. There will be at tractive music every evening and no col lection will be taken at any time during the week. The programme will be as fol- lows,
 Sunday, December 6. 7:so p. m.-'1s One Church as Good as Another2"
 Monday, December 2, 7:3o p. m.-"Papal Infallibility."
 Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 p. m.-"Con- fession and the Forgiveness of Sins"
 Wednesday, December 9, 7:3o ?. m.- Christian Marriage and Divorce"
 Friday December Il, 7:30 p. m.-'Mary the Mother of Jesus."
 Saturday, December 12, 7:30 p. m.-"Shall We Pray for Our Dead2'
 Sunday, December 13, 10 a. m.-'The Sacrifice of the Mass.'
 Sunday, December IS. 7:So p. m.-'Why I Am a CatholioN
 , Questions deposited fin the question box at the doors of the church will be answered the following evening. Non- Catholics are urgently requested to pre- sent their religious difficulties through the question box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

months, three lots. 15O feet frontage on Avenue J, corner of 22d street $250o-One-t cash, lots Cnegro prop erty) close to the Junction of the South Ensley and Tuxedo car lines s50o-$l00 cash, balance s20 month. 50x14O feet; lot with a two-room house on it close to the church in Tuxedo. $55Js10O cash, balance SIS month, corner lot 5ox150 feet, on the maeadamized road in Ensley 11th addition
 We have special prices on Ensley High lands property We can sell you any property that is for sale in Ensley or vicinity. We want your business. Let us know your wants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Humane Society to Meet.

The Ensey Humane society will hold It's regular monthly meeting next Tues day evening at the High school auditor ium at the Bush school on Avenue G. After the usual business has been trans acted which will Include a report of the recent meeting of the National Humane society at New Orleans by the secretary. Mrs w. M. Wood, an interesting pro- gramme will be rendered. A number of local musincians will take part. An ad- dress will be made by a member of the society and every effort will be made to make the meeting enjoyable.
 All members are earnestly requested to attend and bring along some one inter- ested in this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Ensley Real Estate Bargains for Sale

all modern Improvements. fronting the car line at Palmer station. $1650-$SOO cash, balance to suit 4-room cottage. fronting on the car line. close to junction, renting for s15 month. This will make good business property. $13,000-Half cash, SS lots and houses (negro property). This Is close in good, live proyerty, worth $l5,000.
 VACANT PROPERTY. s16O0-$600 cash balance and years; 100 feet frontage on Avenue and car line.
 S2300-SsOO cash, balance to suit, a swell building lot close in, on Avenue 10. s260A-s6OO cash. balance 6. 12. IS and 24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Postal Consolidation.

The proposed consolidation of the Ens- ley and Pratt postoffices has brought about storm of protest from both cities. Pratt City objects to being tackled onto Ensley and Ensley objects to the post master coming from Pratt. Ordinarily ob- jections don't count for much when the federal authorities have made their plans, but that fact is not stopping strenuous objections on the part of those who are personally interested. Last night a num- ber of the representative citizens of Pratt City met at the office of Superintendent Sanders of the public schools to discuss the situation. It was decided to call a. mass meeting of the citizens of Pratt City next Tuesday at which time the sub feet will be further discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Wide Awake Club.


 l On September 25 the girls of the Ensley high school organized the Wide Awake club so that they might know each oth- CT better, that they might learn to read, recite, sing and also discuss topics with more ease and efficiency. Many interest ing meetings have been held, the last be- ing Thanksgiving programme.
 The following are the officers: President, Ruth Chiles. Vice president, Marian Kent. Secretary Marian Wood. Treasurer, Ola Scott. Critic Miss Boodworth. Chaplain, Miriam Bowman. Accompanist, Onie Keith. A dime social was given by the pupils of the eighth and ninth grades at the home of Mrs. c. s. Williams. A neat sum was realized. This money will be used to purchase decorations for the school room.
 Miss Mabel Atkins entertained tho Junior class and few friends at her home at East Highlands recently.
 The feature of the evenings enetrtain- ment was the making of words from the letters contained in crimson-white, tho class colors Miss Wilmoth Hickman was the successful contestant. Those present were Misses Ola Scott. wilmoth Hickman, Miriam Bowman, Ruth and Salle De Ware, Miss Bloodworth. Miss Harvey, Miss Grover, Ruth Chiles, Mable Atkins, Katie Howe and Marian Wood, Freeman Morrison Francis Phillips, Smith. Walker Stokes, MT and Mrs. Complain and MT. and Mrs Duncan. The next meeting of the class will be with Miss Ola Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Negro Dies at Steel Mill.

George Shelton, middle aged negro, dropped dead this afternoon at the open hearth department of the steel mill. His death was almost instantaneous and is supposed to have been caused by his being overheated. His remains were taken to the undertaking establishment of Ech- ols & Angwin. It was stated that an inquest will be held.
 The employees of the steel mill received their semi-monthly pay today and as q result business was much better tonight than it has been in some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
EIks' Memorial Services.

The annual memorial exercises of Ens- ley Lodge No. 9S7, B. P. o. B., will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 The programme will consist of musical numbers, both vocal and instrumental. Addresses will be made by I. R. Sandefur and other prominent members of the or der The memorial services are in keep ing with the sentiment of the order, for though a brother be departed from this life his memory is revered by the surviv- ing brethren. The exercises will be held in the lodge room of the Elks home on Avenue E, which has been suitably dec- orated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
BUSINESS PROPERTY.

s1S,0O0-Can make terms swell business corner; close in; fronts east. $5OO0-Half cash; a good business lot on 18th street; close in. $3OO0-Half cash; 25x1OO feet; business lot, fronting on 18th street. $6250-$2OO0 cash; balance in 1 and years 50x175 feet, alley corner on Avenue D..
 IMPROVED PROPERTY. $3150-$10OO cash, balance $9O month; D. room cottage on Avenue H. bath, lights, gas and all modern Improvements; will rent for $30 month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Special Notices

The Law and Order league will meet Sunday afternoon at the Ensley opera house at o'clock. Judge Weakley, Dr.. Cunningham, Colonel Higdon and others will speak.
 The Ladies' Mission society of the Christian church will hold a special ser vice at the church Sunday morning.
 Rev. Frank W. Brandon, presiding el- der of the Methodist church, will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist church Sun day.
 Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias will give banquet at their hall on Tues day night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

Ensley postoffice. The stage and set tings are a work of art. and every con- venience has been installed for the en- joyment of the patrons. The perform ances have been strictly first-class, and as a consequence are receiving excellent patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Personal and General.

Rev. and Mrs. B. B. Glasgow have returned from Daytoh O., where they have been visiting the parents of Mrs. Glasgow.
 Mrs. Ada Thompson will leave Monday for an extended visit to her mother in the southern part of Iowa.
 J. D. Morgan of Albany, Ga.. spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. J. F. Kent. MT. Morgan Is en route to Cleve- land, O.. his future home. Peyton A. Eubank left for Montgomery. called by the sickness of his little son, who. with it's mother is on a visit to relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
EnsIey School Notes.

The following items of interest In con- nection with the Ensley schools have been compiled by the pupils and teachers of the several schools.
 The teachers of the Ensley schools will hold their monthly meeting December 12. After an address by Superintendent w. E. Stripling of the Gadsden schools the following programme will be carried out:
 All teachers not named herein will contribute outline of the third chapter of Monroe's History of Education
 Purpose and Kinds of Punishments, Misses L. L. Hudson and M. M. Brown. Supervision of Play" Misses Sabine Dupont and Cecile Kron.
 ''The Chief Political Events of Grecian History and Their Educational Signifi- cance," MT. J. c. Blackwell.
 Tell Something of the Poets, Dramat- ists and Orators of Greece and Their Influence on Education" MT. c. P. Bow man.
 ''Tell of tho Influence of the Chief Soph- ists and Philosophers of Greece" Miss Ada c. Street.
 'Gfye List of tho Grecian Writings Possessing Educational Significance and Tell Why You Think So," Miss Meri liar vey.
 Speak of the Importance of the Purely Educational Events of Ancient Greece" Mrs. c. c. Wilson.
 Address, Superintendent W. ID. striplin of Gadsden.
 Announcements
 ATHLETICS. ."Then here's to our boyhood, Its gold and
 its gray, The stars of its winter the dews of its
 May.
 And when we have done with our hfe-
 lasting toys, Dear Father take care of Thy children,
 the boys.'
 The High school five of this season Is not so heavy as that of last, although the old "Gold and Black" will live up to her reputation as several fast players are being developed.
 The Ensley High school basketball team won a victory over the team of the Powell school of Birmingham on December B. The result was "A to 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Class Organizations.

officers for the different classes of the high school have been elected as fol- lows:
 Eighth grade: President. Paul Culpep- per; vice president, Aubrie Wills; secre- tary. Julia Bazemore; treasurer, Matte McEachern.
 Ninth grade: President, Oren Mehaffey.
 Tenth grade: President. Theodore Hin ger; vice president, Ola Scott; secretary, Ruth Chiles; treasurer. Mary Lemont:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Mir. AngWIn Hurt.

Benjamin Angwin, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens, was seri- ously if not fatally injured by a runaway team this afternoon. The runaway col lidcd with another wagon throwing MT. Angwin to the ground, the wagon falling on him. The full extent of his injuries could not be ascertained. but as he is over 80 years of age 1t is feared there is but little hope of his recovery. He Is the father of John Angwin of Ensley and Is one of the pioneer citizens in this dis trict He Is the father of large famil.y. No man in Pratt City Is held in higher esteem than Ben Angwin. His life and conduct have been beyond reproach. His many friends extend their sympathy and hope for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
New Franklin.

One of the prettiest and most artistically decorated little theatres in this district is the new Franklin theatre opposite the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06

Catholic Mission and Lecture.
 The mission which Father Costello has been conducting at St. Anthony's Cath
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Now is the time to place orders
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Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-23
COURT aRINDs CREST.
tFrom Friday's paIlyl


 The granting of two divorces, the dismissal of ease and the granting of further time to defendant in a suit to file an amended answer to the complaint, comprised the days grist of the district court yesterday.
 The marital bonds of May Williams and II. D. Williams were severed and ], !. Hart was granted a divorce from Angelina Hart.
 The ease of the territory versus James k. Sias was dismissed. Sias was formerly under sheriff. He is now serving in the 'territorial peniten. tiary convicted of embezzlement from former Sheriff Joe Roberts.
 Defendant was granted further time to flc an amended answer to the com. plaint ia the case of c. l.. Gillett yer. sus F.. l.. Billion ct al.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-23

@ To the division of the city into four wards, from each of which shall be elected member of the Common Council, and the Mayor shall be elect cd from the city at large, 80 that each portion of the city may have its just representation and voice in the admin. istrntion of municipal affairs.
 (G) To the proper adjustment of water rates, and reduction in the cost of the operation of the water sys.
 @ We favor the granting of all le- gitimatc franchises to bona fide appli. cants, with proper safeguards in the same for the protection of the rights of the city.
 For the City Central Committee, the following names were recommended by the committed. the report being adopt. cd without dissent: R. F.. Morrison Barney Smith, F.. \. Clark, A. W. Ed wards, Harry IIarter and C. x. Raible
 Nominations were then in order. and in presenting the name of Chas. T Joslin, Leroy Anderson spoke of him as q man who would make an ideal mayor, having large business interests in the city, and a progressive citizen Mir Joslin was unanimously elected and for councilman Jos. I. Roberts and Harry W. Heap were cnoscn by accla nation
 For Chief of Police, the name of Thomas F. Mclaughlin was presented by MT. Morrison. who said: "He i. popular. active and honest, and ha' been connected with Wells, Fargo X Co. for many years. l believe ther, is no more popular man in the city and am confident he will bring sue cess to the ticket'
 There were two aspirants for tn, nomination of treasurer, which wa won by Chas. F. Gentry by close vot, from Fred C. Moore.
 For city recorder. II. c. Coykendal was nominated by exclamation as wa also II. M. Maus for city assessor an, tax collector.
 Tnis completed the ticket, and up on motion, the chair named C. NJ. Raj blc, II. F.. Astiu and Harry Harter ai a committee upon registration. Aftel stirring talk by Judge Parks, th' meeting adjourned, well satisfied witl the result of its labors.