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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

was green and red. Miss Fannie Hunni- cutt presided at the organ and rendered MeaAelssohns wedding march as the bridal couple entered the church. Miss Ell Ayers, the brides sister, was bride maid. She wore a handsome gown Of pink taffeta and cardinal, bunch of pink brides roses. Prof. W. A. Berry of How ard college was best man. The bride ap- Ella Ayers. the brides sister, was brides wore a superb bridal gown of white muslin satin directoire, handmade, with yoke of pearl and satin. The bridal veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white brides roses. Messrs Russell Burn and Jeptha Morgan were the ushers on the occasion. lmme- dately after the marriage ceremony was over a brilliant reception was given the couple at the spacious home Of MT. ana Mrs D. D. Pennyman on Ross street. The place was handsomely decorated the color scheme being red and green, pro fusion of holly. mistletoe, Christmas bells, carnations and profusion of roses giv- t Il rare charm to the many invited quests and friends of the bridal party. Sweet music filled the spacious parors, giving pleasure to the many happy hearted friends who were there to shower their congratulations on the bride and groom Refreshments of an elaborate course of salads was served, followed by the cutting of the bridal cake. Mrs. Olive is a charming young woman and has many friends in this city, where she has spent many of her bright youthful days, who wish for her full measure of happiness and prosperity in her new rela-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
News of GreenviIle.

Greenvile, December 2S.-(Special.)- Christmas service at St Thomas Episcopal church will be conducted by the rector. Rev. H. T. Walden. The music under the direction of Mrs. H. c. Parker will be appropriate to the day and excellently rendered by the vested choir.
 At the Methodist church special pro- gramme of fine music has been prepared, including "The Adoration by Geo. Nevin. The numbers rendered will be: 70, Come All Ye Faithful" choir; Behold a Vir- gin Shall Conceive" mezzo soprano solo and chorus; "In Reverent Awe and Soi- emn State," chorus in women's voices and soprano solo; And Lo! The Angel of the Lord" tenor solo and chorus; Glory to God in the Highest" chorus; Amen! Lord We Bless Thee" chorus.
 The public school closed today for the holidays to resume work January 4. Some of the grades had Christmas exercises and distributed presents among the pupils.
 Prof. Hodges, superintendent of the schools, left for his home at Albertville this afternoon to spend the holidays with his parents.
 Prof. w. L. Perdue of Princeton uni versity will reach home tomorrow to spend the holidays with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Perdue.
 Misses Ruth Dunklin, Myrtle Peagler, Clara Zealand and Helen Perdue are at home from Belmont college for Christ mas.
 Prof. Alfred Hamilton of the Southern university, is spending the Yuletide with relatives.
 James Williamson of Homer, La, is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. H. Barganier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
LODGE OF SORROW
 AT MONTEVALLO

Montevallo, December 22.-(SpeciaLl- Last night at the Methodist church, Gen. tral Lodge, No. TO- Ancient Free and Ac- cepted Masons. held its first lodge of sorrow which was a beautifully solemn and impressive occasion. The church was draped in black, the lights significant in number were turned low, and there were exquisite flowers brought by MT. W. F. A;orich from his conservatories nt Rajah Lodge. The lodge was presided over by MT. E. S. Lyman. w. M. of the Montevallo' lodge MT. W. F. Aldrich, of A1drich, acted as senior warden, and MT. George F. Peter, of Maylenne, as junior warden.
 The programme was opened with organ voluntary by Mrs. D. l.. Wilkinson, fol- lowed by the opening exercises of the lodge and prayer by Rev. ". W. Lee. pastor of the Baptist church. The choir then sang, Lead, Kindly Light and MT Lyman delivered the worshipful mas ters address. The congregational singing of Nearer, My God, to Thee" was fol- lowed by the impressive responsive exer- cises from the Masonic ritual. President Thomas w. Palmer then made some gen. erdl reDnaThB OH SOLlo Ol tHc liicdADoa S of the lodge who have died since It's or ganization in 1S44, and introduced MT. James Alexander Moore, who delivered a memorial address on MT. Gibson G. West, who died April 28 1908.
 This was followed by the congregational singing of Shall We Gather at the River?" when Hon. W. F. Aldrich pre- sented Most Worshipful Grand Master H. s. D. Mallory, of Selma, who delivered a memorial address on Dr. Francis M. Peterson, who died March 8, 1908.
 Miss Elizabeth Irene Lambert, teacher of voice in the Alabama Girls industrial school sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and the lodge of sorrow was closed with the Doxology and the bene- dicton by Rev W. w. Lee.
 There is general exodus today of teachers and students going to their re- spective homes to spend the holidays.
 A number of Montevallo's representative citizens went to Birmingham yesterday to confer with Senators J, hnston and Bankhead and others with regard to the Montevallo postmastership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
CORNERSTONE TO BE LAID JANUARY 1

Tuscaloosa, December 23.-(Special.) the laying of the cornerstone of the government building here. Senator Bankhead will be present on the oc- casion and several other distinguished out-of- town guests. The building has reached the first floor, all of the base ment having been completed
 News of the death of Wilbur Bridges, which occurred at his home near Ensley yesterday morning, was learned here with deep regret. Young MT. Bridges was quite well to all ap pearances Monday night, but suffered stroke of apoplexy Tuesday morning. dying few minutes afterward. lie was a son of the late Ollie Bridges of this place, one of the best known men of the county in his day. He is survived by a young wife and a little son, who were with him. and by several brothers and sisters liv- ing here. His remains were brought here for interment on an early train this morning.
 The death of Dr. R. Pruitt occurred at his home near the Mobile and Ohio sh ops in this city yesterday He had been suffering several weeks with ty- phoid fever, sudden turn for the worse taking him off yesterday. MT. Pruitt moved here from Mississippi and was a machinist in the employ of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. He is survived by his wife and a number of relatives at his home in Mississippi. The funeral services occurred yester- day, Rev. D. z. Wooley officiating and the interment was in Evergreen cemetery here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Avers-Olive.

Hefn, December 2-(Special)-The Methodist Episcopal church, south, at Hefin was the scene of a beautiful we'd ding of more than ordinary interest this evening. when Miss Matilda Ellen Ayers
 the daughter of Mir. John D. Ayers, one of the most prosperous and prominent citizens of Randolph county, became the bride of Prof. A. H. Olive of Howard college, East Lake. brilliant and rep resentative gathering witnessed the event. The nuptial ceremony was performed by Dr. J. s. Shelburne of Howard college. The church was exquisitely decorated with flowers and smilax. In the chaneel holly mistletoe. southern smilax, white potted flowers and ferns formed very beautiful background. The color scheme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
News of AlbertvilIe.

Albertville. December 2S.-1 -1special.)-col. Richard V shipp, one of the county s most prominent citizens, died at his home at Marteling at the age of 65 years. Col onel Shipp had been an invalid for seV- eral years but the immediate cause of his death was pneumonia. His remains V ere inferred at Martelns Monday.
 The Seventh district agricultural school and the public school have both dis missed for two weeks vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
w. L. Dudley Funeral.

Girard December 23-(Specia1) )-The funeral of William l.. Dudley, whose death occurred at his home five miles west of Girard Monday night, took place from Souls chapel this morning at 10 o'clock and the interment was in the family cemetery near the home. Mr. Dudley was one of the best known and most prominent farmers in the county He was TO years of age, a veteran of the Confederate army, a man who was well thought of in the community in which he lived. Ten chil- dren survive him as follows: Mrs. A. w. Holston of Birmingham, Mrs B. D. Rivers of Hurtsboro, Mrs. c. M. Reaves of Chipley, Ga, Mrs. G. w.. Smith, Miss Emma Dudley, of Colum- bus. His wife also survives him, as well as four brothers as follows: H. l.. Dudley of Columbus, c. H. Dudley of Scale, H. H Dudley of Luverne, and E. E. Dudley of Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

New Automobile. Xmas Day Delivery Touring Gar. Only one. Be quick. Phone 9128, Bell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Blo Haul By Sheriff.

Natchez. Miss. December 23-while ostensibly searching for chickens stolen several days ago, Sheriff Clarke and police officers raided a fisherman's hut near this city today and uncovered nearly a carload of merchandise, sll- verware and miscellaneous articles, be- lieved to have been stolen. George l.. Breland a former river engineer, his wife. Gus Yeargerson and Henry Ham mond, a negro were arrested in con- nection with the find.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

board of examiners for teachers, will rep resent the department of education of Alabama at the meeting of the Southern Educational association in Atlanta, De- cember 29. 30 and 3. He is designated by superintendent H. c. Gunnels, and will make report of the work in the state along with department representatives from all over the south.
 Valuable Baptist Data.
 Valuable data has come into possession of Dr. Thomas M. Owen, director of the department of archives and history It is the manuscript record of the Tuskegee Baptist association from organization in 1S46 to September, 1856, and the files or the Christian Index for 1S3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Wide-Open Christmas.

Phenix City, December 2S.-(Special.) The city authorities have decided that for three days-Thursday, Friday and Saturday-the little folks and others may have all the fun they can dis charging fireworks of all kinds in the city. No part of the city is exempt and all who enjoy this sort of cele- bration will be permitted to have all the fun they want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

tions in life. Professor Olive Is gentle man of rare attachments in his chosen profession. The bride and groom leit here on the o'clock train over the South- ern railroad for Atlanta From there they will go to Thomasville, N. C., the home of the grooms parents, and after visiting other points of interest will re- turn to Birmingham about January Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Holland Stops Blockade.

willemstadt, December 23.-In an off cial announcement the governor of Gu rscao today stated that all action against Venezuela had been suspended by Holland on account of Venezuela's promise to set tie the dispute with regard to the trans shipment decree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE

For the convenience of its depositors the American Trust 6 Savings Bank will be open from 7 to 9 pm. Christmas Eve (Thursday) to receive de- posits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

The Jefferson County Saw ings Bank will keep open from 6 until 9 o'clock Christmas Eve night for convenience of it's customers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

Carriages, broughams, traps and light livery. Palace Stable, Orr & Lanning, Proprietors, A. $. Johnson, Manager. Phones 1862.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
BiEby,s Poem to Mu.Ic.
SUICIDE BECOMES EPIDEMIC
Twenty-one Cases of SeIf-DestructiOn
in PittsburE and Vicinity
Since July I.

P1TTSBURG, July 2.-Pittsburg and vi
cnity are in the grasp OF a suicide cpl
demic. Since the first OF July twenty y-one
persons have ended their lives, while a
dozen others unsuccessfully attempted self
destruction.
The frequency of the cases resulted today
In conference called by Public Safety d.
rector Lang, at which the police and health
superintendents participated. While the
conference was called for the purpose Of
taking up the matter of trying to prevent
persons committing suicide, Director Lang
said there was not much municipal authorl-
ties could do.
when men and women hold life so
cheaply that they are indifferent to the
purposes the were put in this word for"
said Director Lang, 'it is a hard matter to
convince them that self destruction is
wrong. I believe II less publicity were
given suicides It would have a tendency to
check them. I believe also If the evil of
self destruction was taken up more by
clergymen 1t would aid greatly in disabus
ing persons OF the idea OF destroying them
selves.
''The sale OF drugs and weapons we may
in some way control, but after all it is a
moral question. Men and women must
be taught by their church that self destruc-
ton is wrong
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
WAR OF PHONE INTERESTS
Allied Independent Companies 10
Combat Bell Concern I'm
Iowa.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, July 20.-The state
of Iowa bids fair to become a huge bat
tie ground in a war to the death between
the Bell and the allied Independent tee
phone interests. The first sklrmlsh oc-
CURED several weeks ago at Marshalltown,
but no one suspected its significance. Later,
however, when the Bell Interests merged
the lines in Dubuque city and county, the
Independent companies began to get sus-
picious. Two weeks ago the Bell com
pany turned its efforts to Nevada and
Story couLty, but was checked through the
quick action of E. II. Martin of this city
and c. r. Hceldogle of Rockwell City.
The action Of the Bell interests will re-
suit in a big merger Of the independent
companies Of the state. One huge COM
pany, composed Of the many independent
companies all merged into a S2OO0o,OOO con-
cern, is to be the outcome, and It is this
company which is to wage a war to the
death with the big Bell concern.
The method Of the Bell company Is TO
buy up small Independent companies and
merge them with their own system, This
leaves the adjoining independent compa-
nies without terminal facilities and has
forced the contest now on.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
FIVE SAILORS BADLY HURT
Steam Pipe on BattIeship IkearsRrge
Bursts ut Honolulu with
Serious Result.

HONOLULU, July 9o.-By the bursting of
a steam pipe of the forward starboard
boiler of the battleship Kearsarge of the
Atlantic fleet, five OF the freroom crew
were injured seriously. The accident oc-
CURED late Sunday, but the news did not
become generally known until this morn
ing, the Kearsarge being anchored in the
harbor distant fSom the shore. Fires were
drawn afteh the accident and the steam
plart was disabled for nine hours.
MANILA, July 20.-The battleships Maine
and Alabama, composing the special ser
vice squadron which is going round the
world in advance OF the American Atlantic
fleet, arrived here today. The run from
Guam, from which island they sailed July
IA, was uneventful. The weather was calm.
The battleships will coal here and start foI
Singapore July q.
All the injured are doing we'll and none
will die. though all are suffering from
burns caused by the scalding steam. The
bursted steam pipe connected the forward
starboard boiler with the dynamos. In
order to make repairs 1t was necessary
to draw oil fires and allow everything to
cool.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
HISTORIC EVENT FOR POLES
Conservation of First Polish Bishop
Attracts Priesthood All
Over Country.

CHICAGO, July 20-Consecration Of the
Rev. Paul Peter Rhode, D. D., pastor Of
st. Michaes Polish Roman Catholic
church of South Chicago, as auxiliary
bishop Of the Chicago archdiocese, which
will take place a week from Wednesday IS
attracting attention of Polish speaking
people throughout the world as an event
of historic Importance to the Polish nation.
Bishop Elect Rhode is the first OF the
army of Polish speaking Roman Catholic
priests in the United States to be pro-
NOTED from the ranks Of the priesthood
to the episcopate Assurances, 1t is an
nounced today. have been received by mail
and telegraph from 100 Polish speaking
priests in the United States that they will
be at Holy Name cathedral to witness the
consecration. In addition, there will be a
large delegation of Bohemian, Lithuanian.
French and italian prit SIS In addition to
the English and German speaking clergy
at the ceremonies. Four archbishops and
twelve bishops, who have many Polish
speaking people in their dioceses have also
promised to be pI resent.
Archbishop Quigley. who took the first
step among the archbishops of the United
States to give the Polish speaking Roman
Catholics recognition in the episcopate OF
the church in this country and at whose
petition Pope Plus X named the Rev. Paul
Peter Rhode for that honor, will be the
consecrator, assisted by Bishop Muldoon of
Chicago, whose transfer to take charge
of the new diocese of Rockford is prac-
ticalIy conceded in church circles, and by
Bishop Koudelka of Cleveland, o., the
first Bohemian bishop in America.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
MYSTERY IN LOST PACKAGE
Disappearance of One of Three Ship
ments of Money MystiheS
Authorities.

DES MONIES, Ia, July 20.-A package
containing 1900 has disappeared from the
Des Moines office of the Adams Express
company. 1t was one of three Identical
packages and. while the other two reached
their destination without mishap. this one
has completely vanished. From all that
can be learned, though several of the
cleverest detectives in the company's em-
ploy are at work on the case. no clue has
been discovered as to what has become of
the missing 5000 package.
1t is understood that the packages Of cur
rency consigned by Des Mones bank to
an outside address and that this one was
either lost or stolen from the local office
Of the Adams Express company.
After search of three days, in which
he was assisted by local Manager b. F.
Stretton, Superintendent Swift of the
Adams company left Saturday night for
Chicago with the mystery surrounding the
disappearance of the package still un-
solved. A vigorous search. in which sew
eral of the companys most efficient men
are engaged is however still being prose-
cuted and tracers have been sent out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
FAST TIME IN RELAY RACE
silver Tube Crossing Michigan at
Rate of Twelve Miles an
Hour.

TOLEDO. o., July 2O.-The Young Mems
Christian association relay runners carry
ing the message from New York to Chicago,
reached Toledo at 5:22 this morning from
Fremont. Not a second was lost here, the
local boys starting at once with the mes
sage for Adrian. Mich. A large crowd
welcomed the Bellevue runners and wit
messed the start Of the Toledo boys.
ADRIAN, Mich, July @.-The Young
Mems Christian association boys, who are
relaying the message from New York to
Chicago, arrived in Adrian from Toledo
at S15 o'clock and an instant later an
Adrian boy darted away toward Coldwater
with the silver tube in his hand. On the
run from Toledo the boys, about sixty in
number who ran in half mile relays, aver
aged the miles in 5:02 minutes each. The
relay is expected to bring the message
into Coldwater. Mich. when It leaves the
state, about 5 O'Clock this afternoon.
CLEVELAND. o., July 20.-with the trip
nearly two-thirds completed and the run
ming schedule pushed far TO the rear, the
Young Mems Christian association boys
resumed shortly after midnight this morn
ing their task of carrying on foot by re-
lays, a message from Mayor Mcclellan of
New York to Mayor Busse Of Chicago.
The message. encased in silver tube.
which was started from the New York City
hall at 10 O. clock last Wednesday morning
was stopped at Fremont, o., at 1920 o'clock
Saturday night, it being then eleven hours
ahead of the schedule. 1t was arranged
that no part of the run would be made on
Sunday. The relay was resumed this morn
ing with the boys ten hours ahead of the
schedule. In crossing Ohio the boys met
.
made the roads heavy. An average OF
seven and a half miles an hour was main
tanned from the eastern Ohio state line 10
Fremont a distance OF about 160 miles. It
now is expected that the message will be
handed to Mayor Busse at the Chicago
city hall about noon tomorrow, thereby
making the 1,0OO-mile trip in about lis
hours, at grand average Of approximately
eight and two-thirds miles an hour.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH
First In America to BE Built from
the Bequest of Lee
Chit.

PHILADELPHIA, july O.-Through the
bequest Of Lee Chit, who was murdered in
the Chinese quarter here last Tuesday by
George Lee, the first regular church build
ing to be established by Chinese in this
country will be erected in this city. At the
funeral of the murdered man yesterday
the Rev. DR.. Charles Seasholes eulogized
Chit, saying:
Chit was one of the most devoted Chris
tians among our Chinese population.
LAS the result OF his murder am able
to announce that he has left in, his will a
large sum of money for the purpose of
erecting a Chinese Baptist church in this
city.
This church will be the first regular
building to be erected by the Chinese in
the United States, and as such will mark
an epoch in the development of the China
men in America. When the Chinese have
become Christianized, then there will no
longer be yellow peril for the white man
TO fear"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
HoKE SMITH FLAYS BROWN
Charges GOVernOr-EIect of Georgia
with Playing Into Hands of
Railroads,

ATLANTA, Ga, July 9O.-Governor Hoke
Smith sent to the Georgia legislature today
a special message. giving his reasons for
relieving Joseph NJ. Brown as a member
of the state railway commission In 1907
Mr. Brown is the present governor-elect
having defeated Mr.. Smith in the recent
democratic primary. The governor in his
message reviews the act Of the railroad
commission reducing rates IN Georgia, this
action having been opposed by Mr., Brown.
while l concede the right OF any COM
missioner to disagree to the action OF the
majority reducing a freight or a passen-
ger rate or fixing an obligation upon the
railroads, / deny his right to remain upon
the commission and furnish arguments and
evidence for the railroad companies to
attack the action OF the commission in the
courts" reads the message. This he
charges Mr. Brown with having done.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-21
STOPS DRINKING ON TRAINS
New Law in Louisiana VIII PermR-
nentIy Retire Travel
er'H FLASK.

NEW ORLEANS, La, July 20.-Drink-
ing, even out OF ones own flash on passen-
ger trains in Louisiana constituted a mis-
demeanor punishable by fine or imprison-
ment, or both. according to a new state
law which went into effect today.
This act makes it unlawful to drink in
toxicating liquors OF any kind in or upon
any railway passenger train, or coach, or
closet, or vestibule, or platform except IN
case Of actual sickness. After a hard fight.
a section was added making the law map
plicable 10 stimulants taken with meals In
a regular dining car.
Trainmen are vested with authority as
police officeTL