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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
GO0DALL HEADS
 BIG COM MITTEE
THE SPEAKERS AT YESTERDAYS MEETING ENCOURAGED BY THE RESULTS OF THE LAW AND OR DER CAMPAGlN.

R. M Goodall was reelected president and T. H. Johnston, first vice president; c. L. Odell second vice president, and John w. Sibley, third vice president, of the Law and Order league at a meeting held in the Maccabee temple yesterday morning by the committee of 110. The position of secretary-treasurer has not yet been filled.
 In addition to the election of officers there were a number of short talks by members of the league among them being J. w. Minor of Ensley, Judge Samuel D. Weakley and James Bowron Their words expressed pleasure at the results from the present strenuous cam paign being waged against violators of the prohibition laws and urged that the fight continue. It was the unanimous opinion of the meeting that the campaign had already had splendid effect. The two raids of Tuesday night, which resulted in the arrest of 56 men, were referred to with expressions of approval.
 The different speakers urged that the league be especially active in enforcing all of the laws and of educating the people up to a proper observance of them.
 Dr. R. r. Lovelady acted as secre- of the meeting, which was presided over by President R. M. Goodall. The com- mittee will meet again at the same place at 10 o'clock, October 27, and regular monthly meetings will be held in the future at this hour on the first Tuesday of the month. ~s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
CROWDS STILL GO
 TO POULTRY SHOW

The poultry tent at the fair yesterday was crowded from early morning until late at night and at many times during the day it was impossible to get into tho tent. All sought chance to see the famous Peggy and the splendid exhibi- tion of poultry. which is probably the finest ever seen in Birmingham or the south.
 Tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock Mrs. George Barnes wife of the general man. ager of the State Fair will place in 'Peggys' cage handsome $25 cut glass drinking, fountain. This trophy was pre- scented to Peggy by H. c. Abbott x Bro, jewellers, and there will no doubt be an immense crowd on hand to see the presentation Peggy" will go from here to Atlanta, where she will be on exhibition for 8 few days, after which she returns to Kansas City for a much needed rest before starting on her long journey across the waters to the Crystal Palace show in London.
 She has been great attraction at the State Fair, and John A. Murkin who was instrumental in bringing Peggy to Birmingham, Is receiving congratulations on all sides for the magnificent display he has brought here.
 Many sales were reported in the poultry department yesterday and several birds changed hands at fancy prices. Supern- tendent Murkin refused $150 for the blacl, Orpington cock and hen which are being exhibited by the Park Poultry Pens of Nashville. l.
 This show will no doubt result in an increased interest in poultry throughout the whole state of Alabama.
 The poultry industry is one of the big gest industries in the world, amounting to over $600,0O0,00O in the United States last year. There are more people inter- ested in poultry raising possibly than any other agricultural pursuit, and such shows as the one now being held will be far-reaching in it's effect.
 The Industrious Hen of Knoxville a prominent southern poultry publication, is represented by Messrs l.. B. Andigier and F. A. Goodlin.
 The crowds in the poultry tent last night were as large as any time during the day.
 w. T. Mcclure of Birmingham shows ! big string of prize winning Barred Rocks.
 Mrs. Louis Denman, who occupies a booth at the main entrance of the poul- try tent, representing the Poultry Trf- bune of Quincy, Ill.,, and the National Swine magazine of the same place, and who has visited all the leading fairs and expostions of the country, pays many compliments to the management of the Alabama State Fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
DESCRIBES WHAT IT
 COSTS TO BE LOST

The revival services continue in interest at the Southside church. There was a. large congregation last night. MT. and Mrs. George sang. My Father Knows as a duet. They are splendid helpers in revival work. They will leave here at the close of the meetings to accept a per- manent position as evangelistic singers in the north. going first to Kansas.
 Dr. Hamilton preached one of the strongest sermons of the whole series on What One Has to Give Up In Order to Be Lost.'
 He said: Men think one has to give up a great deal to be saved, but it is true that one has to give up a great deal to be lost. He gives up real pleasure, All her paths are peace One of satan $ falsehoods is that there is no pleasure in religion, that one has to give up pleas ure to be a Christian, but it is not true.
 Again one has to give up the best friends, the highest success, in order to be lost. The saddest of all, he has to give up Jesus"
 The preacher spoke of a blind young man who was in the seminary studying for the ministry. He had read through others eyes. He told the fellow-student who read to him his lessons the story of his becoming blind, how at F years of age he began to lose his sight, and had decided that the one last object that he would fix in his mind was his mothers face. And through the years of dark ness that face still was fixed in his menl- ory.
 Heaven will mean more to me-" he said to his fellow-student, because there 1 shall see. The best thing about heaven is I shall see Jesusr'
 Three made a profession of religion and united with the church. Dr. Hamilton will preach today at 74o D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15

:. Travellers, New County, Nation 1. al Guard and Schreyer's Day. s a. m., Down the Line" shows
 E open.
 ]. II a. m, new county speak
 g ing.
 | l D. m, Ricci's band concert.
 E 2 D. m, Racing begins. Two
 g running races, 2:12 pace, the 2;21
 8 pace and the 2:30 trot will be run
 g off during the afternoon.
 g 2 D. m., Between heats of the
 g races Spellmen's bears, Hardy, the s wire walker; the Wild West per s formers; the Flying Valentines, g the famous Dare Devil Schreyef; , the two baloonists, and Rube , Shields will give their attrac-
 !. tions.
 s 7.45 D. m., Ricci's concert band, g followed by Alabama National g Guard in monthly drill, and g Schreyer's first night dive. He has s never before trusted himself to g electric lights. All free attrac- 8 lions will be repeated, closing 3 with fire works display. Tomorrow, Birmingham and g Children's day. Tickets for chil- s dren on sale at South Ensley 3 waiting station, Third avenue, 2 near Nineteenth street, Thurs 5 day and Friday. This is the big 3 gest day of the fair.
 8 Saturday, Jefferson County day, Cincinnat Alabama football game. g All amusements will be running full blast and exhibits will be open 3 torn down until the fair is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
Baby Show Attracts Hundreds Balloon Takes FiIe In Air
 Prizes Awarded.
SHOWS DOWN THE LINE ARE
 GOING AT FULL TILT
Big Crowd Last Night Saw the Fire works and Free Attractions, Which Are Always Repeated
 at Night.

Another balmy day was the fortune of the State Fair management yesterday. and again was the attendance record smashed.
 It is estimated that yesterdays attend ance reached slightly above the 15,0oo mark. The people gathered early and ths influx continued throughout the day. At 4 o'clock, when it is judged the largest number of people were enclosed it is estimated that 15,OOo were on the grounds.
 It was again good-natured crowd, with the proper holiday spirit, that trooped about the field There was great deal to be seen, and every individual strove to see 1t all The showns Down the Line" were packed and damned through the day, each place of amusement doing a land office business. There was no min ute when the exhibit buildings were given an opportunity to breath freely In the afternoon, when the athletic con- tests were begun, the grandstand was packed and damned, while to the front a lone traveller would have threaded his way with infinite difficulty.
 Everything was going at full clip!
 No attraction Down the Line was tagging. The exhibitors were moving on hastv foot in their respective booths, their faces, toward the days end, wearing the unmistal1able signs of fatigue and dis tress. While the athletic contests caused a postponement of the racing, there was no detracting from the spectacular and highly interesting programme given each afternoon in front of the grandstand. Again were the spectators thrilled by the daring ride and more daring leap of Schreyer. The flying Valentines, brilliant high trapeze artists, with their excel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
Are You Sick?

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 T was given up to die by lead ing doctor Got one of Dr. Miles books and found that Dr. Miles Ner- vine fit my case. From the very first dose I took I got better. I am better now than l have been for years. and do all my own work on the farm. That's what Dr. Miles Nervine has done for me, and I am glad to recom- mend it to others"
 JOHN JAMES. Riverton. Nebr.
 Your druggist sells pr. Niles Nerv- Inc, and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (onIy) If 1t falls to benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart. Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
The Rose Hill Folly Company.

This is one of the most extensively equipped organizations in the circuit. It comes to the Gayety with a reputation for efficiency in all departments seldom eaualled by show of this class. It em- ploys monster musical melange in three acts, which is styled 'The Knights Of the Red Carter" and was carefully writ ten and staged to suit the talents of the nirth- provoking comedian, George w. Rice, who has afforded so much enjoyment iIi the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
"The Merry WidoW.n

Henry w. Savage's production of ''The Merry Widow will be presented at the Jefferson theatre for three nights and a matinee, beginning Monday, October 26
 The. tone pictures and the famous waltz are said to be responsible for the great success of the opera. An American the- atrical manager has offered a reward of s5o0 for the best waltz written by an American composer. In doing so he de- sired to find a musical number that will rival the famous Merry Widow waltz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
E. R. Pittman.

On Tuesday afternoon last occurred the death of l.. R. Pittman at Rising Pawn, Ga, where he had been for some months, having been forced to give up work on account of ill health. Up to that time he had resided in Birmingham for the past 15 years, and was well known in business circles. His agreeable manner made firm friends of those who knew him, and there will be many of these to mourn his death. He leaves one brother, F. M., Putnam, a former resident of this city, and three sis ters Mrs T. D. Johnson of Birmingham and Mrs J. R. Allison and Miss Lucy Pittman of Rising Pawn. The interment will take place Thursday morning from the Methodist church at Rising Pawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
Brown of Howard.

How successfully James Young provides the average theatregoer with an agreeable entertainment in Brown of Harvard, ' which comes to the Jefferson for two nights and matinee, beginning Thurs day, October p, is attested by the long runs in both New York and Chicago and to repeated engagements in all week stands. The story of the play is woven about the affairs and fortunes of the col lege rowing crew with the excitement of great race against an English eight as a stirring climax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
Y I0day s Attractions SuYe
 To Take CYOh'ds To Fair
New County Advocates Will Be On Hand Travelling Men Have Invited Friends From Over State-National
 Guard Will Parade Tonight

winners-Oraba, Morning Light, Tom Kearney, Billy Strong.
 Three-quarters mile--Clifton Forge, Am Der Jack, Rebo, Mixup.
 2:12 pace, purse S400-Mary Directly, Harry A, Lilly Pointer, Blue Joe.
 2:21 pace, purse s1000-Clinton C., Mid night Hal Directly, Thomas W. Lawson, c. H. Bonner formerly Bonne), Mary Direct.
 2:3O trot, purse $5OO-Lazeth, Bokita Boy, Sarah Smith, Hardware, College Girl, Annie May, Summer Bond, Marica,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
At the Riiou.

Playing the Ponies." a musical com edy in which Yorke and Adams are ap- bearing at the Bijou, is the work of Aaron Hoffman, author of Bankers and Brokers" and contains all that is neces- sary to make a successful and pleasing evenings entertainment. The musical numbers were produced by Frank Smith, son, who also staged "The Orchid' A capable company, a handsome chorus and a famous pony ballet support the stars Next week the Bijor will offer one of the season's largest musical shows in ''trhe Promoters in which Ward and Vokes are appearing as reunited partners in comedy. The company is very strong and includes Lucy Daly. There will be a matinee performance of Playing the Ponies this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
Charles B. Hanford comino.

The Hanford production of "rhe Mer- chant of Venice at the Jefferson on Sat urday night, October 24, promises to be an event of rare interest. The production is one of the most beautiful that this player and producer has ever assembled. At the matinee Saturday afternoon Much Ado About Nothing" is announced for production
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15

We will sell two Shetland ponies and carts, two teams, a standard bred trotting mare, a fast pacing horse and several high-class driving and saddle horses at Auction this morn ing. Fies & Sons, Sd Avenue and 18th Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15

lent and graceful performance, again pleased the multitude. The Spellman bears caused hilarious applause, the peo- pie never growing tired of the man-like exploits of the Teddy tribe.
 Last night there was another large att tendance. The fireworks display was gor- geous more splendid perhaps, than ever before. So all in all, the day was banner day, and the postmasters, in whose honor the day was named, had great opportunity to enjoy themselves.
 Shields Has a New One.
 In the afternoon "Rube' Shields pulled off a new one "Rube' is the official announcer of the programme features, and great source of amusement within himself. Yesterday afternoon he invited score of young boys to appear before the expectant multitude, that multitude which awaits with bated breath every promise of the popular "Rube"
 Then came the announcement that there would be "shoe contest" Each of the lads were required to pull off their footgear Each was warned to place, hic shoes where he could easily get them again. Great care in this particular was enjoined and the lads took advantage of the tip. When the shoes were ranged, and the boys led back some 20 steps "Rube' piled the shoes together and shuffled them to his hearts content. This was where the crowd got it's first laugh.
 The boys were required to find their shoes, put them on lace them up and tie the strings in a bow knot. The first boy performing this task was presented with a silver dollar.
 Then the race was on. Without trouble the 20 paces were covered, but finding their shoes and picking them up after their discovery was another matter.
 There was a great deal of amusement and "Rube'' was having a great time. One lad fnally completed the task and got his reward, but when peace was restored and the laugh of the spectators had died away, half dozen youngsters were stll seated in the arena, endeavoring to as- sort their personal property from jum- bled heap.
 This was new. wrinkle in "Rube's" infinite variety.
 Prizes for Babies.
 It was babies day, too.
 The baby show was a great success.
 There were 53 of the little tots on dis play, and a hundred parents stood ready to point out the strong points of their offspring.
 The judges had their trouble, as all judges do. but there was a great deal of amusement furnished, and happy moment, after the conclusion, for many.
 The prize winners were:
 The finest 6-months-old-g d-girl-First, Lora Rose Oliver; second, Lucille Blackwell.
 w. D. Martin won the prize for the finest 6-months-old boy.
 The finest 1-year-old girl-First, Mil dred Goldson; second, Amelia Brown.
 The finest boy ffesn 1 to 2 years old First, Lee Waites Miles; second. James Greene. 7 The finest girl from to 2 years od-- First, Lee Dean Patterson; second, Dor othy Hesterly
 The finest boy between ? and years old-First Leslie Fuenwilder second Irving Lewis.
 The finest boy between ? and 3h years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
At the Majestic.

Large audiences have witnessed each performance at the Majestic this week, the entire bill being one of merit. This cozy little theatre is rapidly gaining in popularity because of the invariably good vaudeville it has been presenting this season. The Bryan Labor Day moving picture is attracting much attention and is one of the best films ever exhibited in Rirmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
Servinq Lunches at Fair.

The ladies of the East Lake Methodist church are serving lunches and regular meals at the fair grounds all this week lunches will be prepared for school chill dren Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
David Friedman.

Funeral services were held over the re- mains of David Friedman yesterday aft ernoon at his late residence, 2406 Fifth avenue Ths remains were escorted by a detachment from the Sons of Veterans, U. s. A.. while the funeral procession was one of the largest ever held in Bir- mingham.
 Hundreds of friends of the deceased and his family attended the funeral to pay their last respects to a man who had beNs so generally loved A salute was fired by the Sons as the body was inferred He was a Union veteran of the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15

$500. Glasses for $1.O0. Spe- cial this week only. Room 2O1 Hood Building, Third Avenue and 20th Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
Elizabeth Perryman.

Elizabeth, the two and half year old daughter of Mayor w. F. Perryman of Woodlawn. died at the family residence last night at 9:45 o'clock. Funeral serv- ices will be held this afternoon at O clock and interment will be in Wood lawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
PERSONAL

MT. w. B. Hare, editor of the Desoto County News of Arcadia, Fla. is in the city for a few days visiting relatives and friends.
 The many friends of MT. H. Chairsell will be glad to know that his condition is satisfactory after an operation at Davis inflrmary Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington. October 14-Weather fore east Alabama and Mssissppi-Fair Thursday and Friday; light to fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15

All passes will be suspended Friday, Oct. 16. Alabama State Fair Association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
)lN4vllr tAr, THE KNOCKOLOGlST, VISITS THE FAIR
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old-First, John Fletcher Clements; sec- onds, George Moughon.
 The finest girl between and 31s years old-First, Virginia Cameron; second, Ceeile Margaret Vause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15
Thrilling Balloon Ascension.


 There was a balloon ascension, LOO.
 There occurred an accident to one of the air vessels, and what might have re- suited seriously really amounted to noth- ing on account of the fact that the bal loonist remained cool and complacent
 One balloon left the earth. As the other arose the spectators were quick to note that the big bag was burning. The balloonist, too noted this fact but realized at the same time that if he cut loose the parachute too soon he would be dashed to earth.
 So he remained at ease. The balloon continued rising, and the flames burned more fiercely
 After arising to a height of more than 100 yards the balloonist freed the para chute and foated again to earth. The burned bag fell heap of carbon.
 The other balloon made a magnificent ascension. On account of the lack of wind it was enabled to rise to 8 great height. Just before the balloonist cut loose the parachute he appeared the size of big match The descent was watched by thousands, the ascension having been so perfect that the entire crowd was in- terested.
 And thus ended the sixth day of Ala bama's greatest State Fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15

Weather report for 24 hours ending 4 D. m., October II. Local Office U. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-15

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
 Green Undertaking Co.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-17
THE COAST LEAGUE.

Portland-Los Angeles game post poned, wet grounds.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-17
OPEN MEETING OF FRATERNAL

BROTH HERHOOD.-Ihe local lOuSe oi the Fraternal Brotherhood seems de- termined to keep before the public and for the purpose of further winning the way into the hearts of Phoenix peo- ple and vicinity, will hold an opening meeting on Tuesday evening, May l9, at Melczer Hall For this occasion a program has been prepared after the rendering of which there will be dancing. The Myrtle orchestra will furnish the music. The will also be card games for those who may pre- fer that form Amusement. A nominal charge for the gentlemen will be asked and the arrangement com mittee promises an enjoyable evening. The program will be as follows. Over ture, Myrtle Orchestra; Welcome Ad- dress, F. F. Marks; Vocal Solo, Mrs. l.. h. Dameron; Recitation, Miss D. Elder: Piano solo. Miss Luke; Sketch. The Servant Problem, by members of the order; Vocal solo. Miss Stephans; Reading, Mrs. H. Creswell; song, Baby Liebenow; selection. orchestra; drill, escort T. F. B. Team.
 UNAWAYS.-Two of the best long distance runaways of the season were pulled off in this city Friday. One was a horse and buggy belonging to MT. McLellen, the undertaken. It started from his home on North Third avenue, ran south to Jefferson street, east to Second street, north to Mon roe street, west to Third avenue again, south on the sidewalk to Adams street, east to First avenue, south to Wash ington, and came to halt in an open trench made by the water pipe con- tractors force. Strange to say neith- CT horse nor buggy were injured. A Mexican, who was working in the trench exactly where the horse stopped saw the aggregation coming just in time to make his escape. The other runaway was that of a delivery wagon. Nobody seems to know just where the trouble started but the wild horse first appeared on the horizon in latitude Brill road and longitude Cave Creek road, near the end of the Brill car line. He bore a few points to the south, steering by the evening star until he struck town at the north end of some of the western avenues. The velocity was so great that the astronomers and geographers could not keep up but he circled a good part of the center of town and finally halted, having shed about everything in the way of wagon and harness that he started with.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-17
ALASKA GRADUATION.

The ice rests on a corrugated gal vanized iron rack, which is so con structed as to leave an air passage under the iron. The warm air in the provision chamber rises through the flues at each end of the ice chamber, comes in contact with the ice at the central opening in the lid flue. be comes colder and drops under the ice rack, where all moisture is condensed. and fails through the central opening under the ice into the provision cham Der. cold and dry. No other system keeps the air. so long in contact with the ice as the ALASKA does, con sequently the Alaska does it's work more thoroughly than any other re- frigerator.
 ALASKA refrigerators and Ice box es have been on the market for 40 years.