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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
COUNCIL MEETS
 AT PRATT CITY
LESTER YOUNG, SKULL FRAc- TURED IN FALL, WILL RECOVER. EVANS REcovERs HoRsE-PER- soNAL AND GENERAL.

The Pratt City council held it's regular bi-monthly meeting last night at the city hall, Mayor Lacey presiding. The meet ing was of a routine nature, nothing of material importance being done. There was some talk of civic improvement and steps will soon be taken toward beautify- ing the city as result of the meeting.
 Lester Young, who was seriously hurt by the fall of scaffold upon which lie was working, Saturday afternoon, Is rest ing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. He sustained very painful injury, his skull being fractured, but the greatest danger is now over, and his physicians expect him to recover, all though for a time his life was despaired of. The only complication that has as yet arisen Is symptoms of meningitis, but the doctors hope to ward this off.
 Sunday, Officer Brown arrested a negro, James Hill on the charge of trying to dis pose of stolen property. This negro came to Pratt City and offered to sell hand some horse which he rode. This excited the officers suspicion, and he carried the man to jail and later found that he was correct in his surmise. The horse be- longed to Charles Evans of Walker coun- ty, who came for the steed with deputy sheriff The negro was taken back.
 The Ladies' Home Mission society held It's regular meeting at the First Metho- dist church yesterday afternoon.
 The Southern Decorating company has leased a store adjoining the Pratt City Drug company, and will put in a complete stock of goods in the near future. Sam Rawlings and W. H. Alexander are the proprietors.
 The Pratt City Lodge of Knights of Py- thias will hold very important meeting Wednesday night in its halls. Officers will at that time be elected for the ensuing year. A full attendance is desired.
 The Woodmen of the World held a reg ular meeting last night. In addition to the regular business, several new mem berS were initiated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Pan-American Conference.

London, June 22.-"Christianity and Socialism" was the principal topic be- fore the Pan-American conference hers today and attracted an audience of from 5000 to 5000 persons. Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts presided. A number of Americans, including Silas Melee of New York, Bishop Spalding of Utah and the Rev c. B. Winner of Atlanta participated in the discussion. MT. McBee's appeal to all church peo pie mot to be their brothers keeper. but to be their brothers brother" was loudly applauded and 1t sums up the general trend of the debate, nearly all the speakers emphasizing the neces- sity of the church's cooperation in re- moving the expressions leading to the present day socialism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
CAPT. 5. B. WATTS IS ELECTED ID
 HIGH OFFICE IN SECRET ORDER

Meridian, Miss, June 22.-(Special J. Capt. S. B. Watts, United States com- missioner and deputy federal clerk and former state senator from this city, and candidate last August for lieutenant governor, today received a telegram an- nouncing his appointment as supreme protector of the order of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, to succeed L. B. Lock- ard, who died at Toledo, O., Sunday. Im- mediately upon receipt of this informal tion Captain Watts announced that he would resign his office as United States commissioner and deputy clerk and would leave at once for Toledo, to att tend the funeral of MT. Lockard, going from that city to Indianapolis. where the headquarters of the Knights and Ladies of Honor are located. His install lation will take place Thursday morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Pardon 0 B7enn0n D0esn't
 Sf WeU Wifh His Wife

The granting of pardon to Mick Bren- non does not appear to have agreed with his family, and his wife was making very strenuous efforts last night to have him rearrested.
 Mick Brennon was convicted of the kill ing of man named Morris h a local pool room several years ago, and was sen fenced to long term in the penitentlary He was granted a pardon last week by Governor Conner, and returned to Bir- mingham day or two ago.
 Last night his wife accompanied by two men, appeared at the police station and asked that he be rearrested, stating that he had threatened to kill her Her re- quest was not granted, and she wended her way to the county jail and asked for
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ticket There were other phases of the case relating to the propriety of filing a cabinet position and going actively into the campaign which do not apply to the case of MT. Sherman.
 There are many instances In which rep resentatives have retained their positions as members of the house of representa- tives and have gone into campaigns for other positions, not resigning from the house until the result of their campaign had been shown. MT. Sherman will prob ably continue to be a member of the house of representatives till the fourth of next March, even in the event of his cleo tion to the Vice Presidency.
 It is stated here that filling the office of the chairman of the congressional com mittee he will neglect no duty that he would have performed if he had not been nominated on the republican ticket. In this view of the case, many of MT. Sher- mans friends here consider all talk of his resignation either as chairman of the con- mittee or as a member of the house is purely speculative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Labor Men Get Injunction.

Detroit, Mich., June 22.-The usual order of things in labor injunction cases was reversed today in the Wayne oircut court when the Metal Polish CTS, Buffers and Plasters' union No. 1 se- cured a temporary injunction from Judge Hosmer restraining the police department from interfering with them on the street in their peaceful solici- tation of employees of tIe Art Stove company to join the union, setting up that 1t threatened the ruin of the union. Judge Hosmer warned the men that he was not authorizing picketing, as that was contrary to law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
WILLIAM HOPKINS
 DEAD IN CHICAGO
THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN MEM- BIER OF LOCAL LODGE OF ELKS BUT CANNOT BE PLACED. SHROPSHIRE NOTIFIED.

A telegram received by Horace E. Shropshire, Jr., secretary of Lodge No. 79 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, advises of the death of William H. Hopson or Hopkins in Chicago and asks for disposition of the remains. Records of Lodge No. 79 do not show any such man to have been member of the or ganization
 The telegram was dated Chicago and reads as follows
 Brother William H. Hopson or Hop kins dead here. See Colonel Woods or sister, Mrs. English. No money. Wire instructions.
 (Signed) UNDERTAKER CURTIN"
 An effort was made by MT. Shropshire to locate either the Colonel Woods or Mrs. English but without avail. He has wired Undertaken Curtin asking for more definite information in regard to deceased.
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aid, calling up Sheriff Higdon at his home. The advice she received there was to the effect that if she would swear out warrant for his arrest it would be gladly served, but without the warrant the sheriff's department was Helpless to arrest Brennon.
 Mrs. Brennon then took her departure, she and her escorts, however, neaping de- nunciations upon the police department, sheriffs office and all other officials be- fore they left. One of the escorts became very much wrought up, stating that Bren- non had threatened to take his life and that If Brennon ever started towards him or his house that he would kill him in- stantly. With this parting declaration, the trio disappeared.
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tracts for these are being signed every day, but with great care, for the number of applicants are numerous"
 The whole management is just bubbling over with plans. The money is now being raised for the prizes. G. B. McVay said yesterday that every cent of it would be paid in cash on the day of the awards. "As long as we have anything to do with the fair the money end of it will work just as smoothly as it did last year.
 While a talk of a few minutes with one of the officers will surely contra ct the contagious enthusiasm, it is not all expended in talk. Under MT. Barnes personal direction a gang of men is al- ways at work, painting, improving the grounds and putting matters in trim shape. There will be no hurry in the last few days. Everything is being perfectly planned in advance.
 Alabama, from Mobile to Tennessee, IS coming to Birmingham in October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
FARMERS ASSOCIATION
 CONFINES TUESDAY NEXT

On next Tuesday morning the annual convention of the Farmers Educational and Co-Operative union of Alabama will be held in Birmingham with several hun dred delegates in attendance. Many of the delegates will be accompanied by members of their families and the oc- casion is expected to bring fully 1000 vis- itors here.
 Prominent among those in attendance on the convention will be c. s. Barrett of Union City, Ga. who is president of the national association. Mr. Barrett Is scheduled for number of addresses dur ing the meeting.
 The meeting will be called to order at 9:3O o'clock Tuesday morning with ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
AUTO SPEED EIGHT
 MILES IN ELYTON

The speed limit placed on automobiles passing through Elyton Is eight miles an hour instead of four miles, as pre- viously stated, and the probabilities are that even this limit may be raised a few more miles. Eight miles an hour is considered a very slow pace for an automobile, and 1t is said that only a chaffeur with magnificent will power is able to hold himself to this snail's pace
 A limit of four miles per hour has been placed by Elyton upon street cars, auto mobiles and other vehicles at two cross ings-the Elyton, or First street, and Elmwood cemetery station crossing. Trai- fic is heavy at both crossings and danger of an accident is greater there than else- where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
NJ MORE BATTLE
 FOR GEORGE WARD Is Willing That 0'Brien and
 Drennen Fight It Out MAYOR WILL NOT RUN
Issues Card to Public Asking That People Cooperate In Making Bir- mingham Greater-Some
 Political Gossip.

After three days of threatening weather, the candidacy of Mayor George B. Ward to succeed himself failed to materialize.
 The Mayor is no longer a possibility
 The fight lies now between Capt. Frank P. O'Brien and w. Melville Drennen.
 It will be nip and tuck between two old champions for six weeks, it is thought.
 Capt. Frank O'Brien was several times elected representative from Jeff ferson county to the legislature, held the office of sheriff one term, started off in the race against Higdon, but withdrew, and came within 103 votes of winning from Ward in the lively race for mayor last year. Now comes the man of many races to capture the highest trophy in the gift of the city. With his thousands of friends cheer ing him on he is certainly violating the speed limit.
 Running in Pairs.
  two terms. The second he won in q walk, but the first was spirited con- test. He is now seeking third term. Drennon's campaign began with the passage of the Greater Birmingham bill this spring.
 Evidently the bars are down on this race and no more announcements are ta,- 2i,-,,, oh m h1lt two to pick from.
 The two cornered race appears to be popular. B. H. Cooper and Harry Jones seem to have paired off to fight it out between themselves for the presidency of the City Council. W. E.. Weir and George Il. Bodeker are rais- ing so much sand in the chief of police controversy that there can be room for no one else.
 There will be four candidates for the police commission, although Tom Par. ker and Hal Copeland are the only an- nounced candidates. The other two will probably be Emmett Collins and F. B. Yielding.
 The decision of Mayor Ward was reached yesterday at noon. He gave out this statement:
 Upon the expiration of my present term of office I will have served the people of Birmingham four (4) years as mayor.
 T have been impressed with the fact that having been thus honored by the people of this city, should retire so that the honors and responsibilities of the office might fall to some one else.
 .sHolding this opinion, and in re- sponse to pressure I have frequently stated privately to my friends and pub licly through the press that I would not be a candidate for reelection.
 Since the date for the primary has been fixed, however, these solicitations by letter and personal interview be- came insistent they came from citi- zens and tax payers in every walk of life and the representations made to me of my duty in the premises left no alternative but to give their ew. pressed wishes earnest and deliberate consideration.
 After weighing the matter fully I have decided to adhere to my original decision and retire into business life at the expiration of my term.
 T make this statement for the purpose of thanking all of those who are anxious to support me and also to ask all citizens to help in carrying this administration through to its end and working hard and strong to make Birmingham a greater and better city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Sapho."

The Baldwin-Melville company put on ''Sapho" at the Bijou theatre last night. The play was beautifully staged and will no doubt be one of the most note worthy offerings yet made by the com pany at the Bijou,, In the first act the ball is especially rich and colorful. This scene is one of the prettiest ever staged at the Bijou, and it reflects credit on the Bijou scenic artists who prepared this set under the direction of MT. Baldwin. Each of the four acts is carefully staged in a manner that permits of no discrepancies. The production as a whole is one that would not prove inadequate to the largest travelling organizations which play at standard prices.
 ''Sapho is a wonderfully strong and human play. It tells a love story that is shorn of conventionalities and is intensc- ly true to life. The two principal char acters, Jean Gausin and Fanny Le Grande. have taken their places among the living creations of literature and the drama. The play is dramatizaton made from Alphonse Gaudet's celebrated novel of the same name. All the virile points of the story have been retained in the dramatized version, so that for depth of feeling and compelling interest there are few dramas the equal of "Sapho." The unsophisticated Jean Gausin, an art stu dent from the provinces drifts into Paris and his path is crossed by Sapho, a model of the studios and a butterfly whose beauty is the toast in the art circles of the gay French capital. Sapho, whose real name is Fanny Le Grande, has had lovers by the score and some she has &C., cepted, but she does not realize what love means until she meets Jean. Then in the glow of an overwhelming passion she becomes chastened and seeks to forget her past in her idolatry for Jean In the due course of events comes the inevit- able revelation when Jean learns that Fanny and Sapho are the same. The but terfly gives up the man she loves and re- turns to the man to whom she really owes allegiance. It is all quite real and af- fecting, and the moral is that love con- quers all things. even love.
 The members of the company are called upon to play difficult roles, but acquit themselves we'll Miss Wheatley takes the part of Fanny with considerable abil- ity, Mir O'Connors Is well suited by face and figure to play Jean Gausin. MT. Forbes is Lechelette, Frederick Julian Is Uncle Ceasaire, w. H. Murdoch is Flann- ant, Joseph Echezabal is Cacaudal, l.. O. Hart is Hetema, William Delmar Is DPotter, Frank Harris is the sergeant of police, Ruth Creighton is Madam Hete- ma, Lillian Sinnot is Julie, Ada Gleason is Aunt Divonne. Miss Sinnott also takes the role of Francine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

dresses of welcome by prominent citizens of Birmingham. After the first morning session the convention will go into execu- tive session, the business of the conven- tion lasting through Thursday morning. On Thursday afternoon a trolley ride will be taken around the district, while a barbecue will be given Thursday night at East Lake, this concluding the meet ing.
 The arrangements committee has been busy for the past several days prepar- ing for the convention. Most of the dele gates will be entertained in the homes of local union men of different trades A. S. Miller, a member of the Machinists' union, is chairman of the arrangements committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Republican Headquarters.

Washington, June 22-The republican congressional committee has arranged to have branch office in New York city, which in fact will practically be the head quarters of the committee, although tech nically the headquarters will remain in this city The New York office will be on the fifteenth floor of the St. James build ing, and will be opened August l. It is there the officers of the committee will spend most of their time and from that office much of the literature will be cir culated The bulk of the frankable litera- ture will be distributed from this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Fire Panic Is Prevented.

Syracuse, N Y., June 22.-While 200 children, clad in firsuA communion ral- ment, were hearing mass yesterday with congregation of 2400 in the Church of the Assumtion, artificial candle The congregation was star tied and arose as if to leave the church. The Rev. Bernard Sch hweitzer, O. M. C., who was addressing the child ren, held up his hand and commanded all to sit, sent priest for hand fire extinguisher, put out the blaze and re- sumed his discourse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
EAST LAKE MAS0NS
 INSTALL OFFICERS

The East Lake lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons held their yearly in stallation of officers last night. The cere- mony incident to the installation was q very solemn one. The following is a list of the new officers:
 M. L. Davidson, worshpful master Robert A. Norris senior warden Clark c. Jones, junior warden.
 w. A. Williams, treasurer
 John F. Bishop, secretary.
 D. E.. McLendon, senior deacon. J. w. Riddle junior deacon.
 c. C. Truss, tyler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Two Men Drowned.

Salisbury, N. C., June 22.-J. s. Bry- ant, a prominent pharmacist, and Thomas Littleton, 21 years old, were drowned while swimming here yester- day afternoon. pr. Bryant was seized with cramps while in water 25 feet deep and Littleton swan to his rescue, but was carried down with Bryant The bodies have not been recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
To Second Bryan,s Nomination,

Richmond, Va, June 22.-Governcr Swanson of Virginia has been invited by William J. Bryan to second his nomination in the Denver convention. The invitation came by mail today and Governor Swanson at once made reply, saying that he would be very happy to perform that service for his former congressional colleague. MT. Swanson is a delegate-at- large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
BURTON DECLINES JOB.
Congressman Believes 1t Wrong to
 Serve Two Masters.

Cleveland, O., June 22.-Congressman Burton today announced that he would not accept the appointment as fifth arbitrator in the United States arbitra- tion board, which will fix the value of lands, railroad properties, etc., neces- sary for the canal work.
 'I declined the first time it was off, fered me and am still of the same opinion" said MT. Burton. "There are two reasons: First. I have so many other engagements that it is practical ly impossible for me to accept, and sec- ond, because I don't believe that q member of Congress should accept an- other paid position in either this or another governpent."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
John Isaac Taylor.

John Isaac Taylor, aged 36 years, died yesterday afternoon at the family resi- dence 7SOO Fourth avenue, East Lake. The remains Will be sent to Mt Pinson this morning, where funeral services will bo held in the Marvin chapel there at Il o'clock The deceased is survived by a wife and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
At East Lake.

Many acrobatic acts that come to Bir- mingham in season claim to be the best, but everyone who has seen the Malvern troupe at East Lake this week will be willing to acknowledge that it is the best. Some exceedingly hard and difficult feats are performed, and the act is neatly dressed
 Memolis band is giving concerts every afternoon and night in addition to the Malvern troupe, and there are 20 other amusements running all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Marion M. Blythe.

The remains of Marion M. Blythe, who died Sunday afternoon at the family resi- dence 1109 Cotton avenue, will be sent to Mt. Pinson this morning at S35 o'clock by Shaw & Son. Funeral services will be held in the Marvin chapel at that place. Interment will also be there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Charles Webber.

The remains of Charles Webber, who died yesterday at Louisville, Ky, are ex- pected to arrive in Birmingham this morn- ing, where they will be received by tic Green Undertaking company and prepared for interment. The deceased was local contractor and left Birmingham on June 3. Nothing was heard of him until tele- gram announcing his death was received here yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Great Damage by storm.

St. Paul, Minn.. June 22.-Many barns fin Steele county were blown down today by storm and the damage at Ellendale and Clark's Grove is esti- mated at s150, ,000 At New Richmond. Wis, buildings were unroofed and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Mrs. Dora Rosen Fisher.

Mrs. Dora Rosen Fisher, aged 37 years, died yesterday morning at the family res idence. 1919 Avenue C. Funeral services were held at the residence yesterday aft ernoon and interment took place at the Jewish cemetery The deceased was the wife of l.. Fisher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
LAST WEEK. This is the last week of our biz Auction Removal Sale. BURN JEWELRY GO.
ATTENTION I. o. o. F.

Members of Birmingham Lodge No. 112, I. o. o. F., are hereby notified to meet at the Lodge Hall, Tuesday at 1 o'clock p.m., to attend the fun eral of our late brother, c. M. Harter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 22-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday; variable winds.
 Birmingham, June g, D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
E. T. Shaw & son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace C. Johns, Manager.

Boarding stock solicited at the Terminal Stock Yards, End Avenue and 27th Street. Haynes Donahoo Horse and Mule Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

Highland Avenue ride is one of the prettiest, coolest and most enjoyable in the South.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-22
GOSSIP FROM
THE CAPITAL

Washington, Jan. 22.-Like a
thunderbolt from a clear sky, the
open letter issued by Congress-at-
large George Washington Cook Of
, Colorado denouncing the administra-
! tiOn's policy of land fraud cases IN
Colorado as "high-handed pernicious
/ political persecution" has caused
quite a jar in official circles here
The President, vice president, Speak
er Cannon. members of the cabinet
and all the members of congress, to-
gether with a namber of the heads
of bureaus, received copies of this
letter in the same mail. and for a
time interest in things political has
waned and public attention has been
riveted to the contemplation of what
may result from this appeal for a
square deal" Everybody IS won
dering whether the administration
will see fit to reply 10 the charge
that it is attempting 10 brand as
criminals many Of COlorado's most
honorable, upright, and law-abiding
citizens. VIII the big Stick" for
some time past laid away and gather
ing dust In a remote corner of the
Presidents private office. again be
brought forth? VIII congress under
take an oficial investigation? These
are questions which are being asked
on all sides, and for the time being
even the rumpus which the Hale res
olution promises TO stir up in the
naval establishment is being Oyef
looked, while Official and civil cir
eles discuss the various phases Of
this momentous matter.