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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
LETTERS TO THE
Judge Chilton's Views.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As member of the Birmingham Bar for the last 20 years and expressing the views of many other members of this bar who have practiced largely in the su- preme court, I wish to say that the can didacy of Judge John M. Chiffon of Mont gomery for one of the associate judge ships of the supreme court, ought to re- ceive the support of the bar of the state. Aside from Judge Chilton's legal learn- ing, there is one thing that should com mend him not alone to the bar, but to all the voters in the May primary.
 At the Bar association meeting at An- niston in July 1906, Joe Willett read I paper sent by Judge Chiffon calling at tention to the growing tendency ito dis pose of appeals otherwise than on tho merits.' The question of its adoption caused a lively discussion, which was led for the affirmative by Hon. W. M Lackey of Dadevllle and for the negative by Hon. John B. Knox. The paper was over whelmingly indorsed by the lawyers pres ent. In that paper Judge Chiffon said, referring to appeals, bills of exception, etc.: "The percentage of cases that go off on mere questions of practice Is large at best-a condition much to the discredit of an enlightened civilizations; but certain y the tendency should be toward les sening the evil by construing rules and statutes regulating the practice, in sup port of the appeal, rather than against it. when such construction is possible" These statements on the part of Judge Chiffon may well be taken as committing him, in the event of his election, to favor the adoption of such additional rules of practice as would correct this tendency as much as possible.
 It is a matter of regret on the part of the bar of the state that the court so often feels called upon under existing rules to determine so many cases on technical flaws in the record. This has resulted, in many cases, in the loss of valuable rights. Existing rules ought to be changed or new ones adopted so as to reduce to minimum the number of cases that must go off on such tenchni- calities.
 If judges can be elected to the bench in support of the views to which Judge Chiffon is committed by his report t will certainly result in great improve ment in the administration of justice.
 H. K. WHITE.
 Birmingham March 22 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Galveston's Achievement.

H. s. Cooper in Success Magazine
 In the place of a robbed, misgoverned, and devasted city, the commission of government of Galveston has for six years so directed and managed the mu- nicipal affairs and pror rerty as to have virtually paid off the city's indebtedness, brought it's credit to a premium. paved. lighted, and severed it's streets, brought all its departments up to good business efficiency given 1t clean, honest, equit- able, and human government, and made it one of the cleanest, most healthful, prosperous, and law-abiding cities in America Besides 'that-as Galveston City constitutes nlne-tenths of Calves ton county in population and in value of taxable property--the city has virtually built around itself the now famous sea- wall and is, by itself, raising two-thirds of its area from IS inches to ten feet so as to put it above any future storm wa- ters. And it has done all this on con- stantly decreasing tax rate!
 Who are the men that have done this? Just plain, everyday citizens: banker a cattle dealer, real estate agent, and wholesale grocer as commissioners. The first mayor r-president--who died in office was a lawyer; the present one Is re- tired cotton merchant Of varying nation al 0escents, of ages from comparatively youhg man to man of mature years; of means from wealthy to moderate-just a good average of iAe everyday, respecta- ble, and self-respectng human being that's all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
BABE DEFENDS THE HOME LABEL SCHEME Is Not Designed 10 Stir Up
 Prejudice ENCOURAGE LOCAL PLANTS Thinks Them Entitled To Home Mar ket Where They Sell Goods
 As CheapIy As the'
 Outsider.

The protest made in the letter from J. A. Green of Cincinnati against the Home Label movement in Birmingham was the subject of considerable comment yesterday. Secretary J. B. Babb of the Commercial club said, Tt is evident that MT. Green of Cincinnati, who is the au- thor of the card in Sundays issue of The Age-Herald, Is not sufficiently localized to understand what is contemplated by ;he Home Label movement.
 Tt is not presumptive in it's chara cter. as suggested by him, nor is it designed to stir up prejudice, neither win it in- terfere with his selling Birmingham dis triet made products whenever he can find a market for them.
 "ln a nutshell the purpose of the Home Label campaign Is to create an over- whelming sentiment in the Birmingham district in favor of patronizlng the home industry. other things being equal It does not ask for patronage on any other basis
 Our home manufa ctories create pay rolls pay taxes, and contribute to pub lie movements with money and service. If
 
 When they decay the community withers By every dictate of justice they are en- titled to the home market where they sell as cheaply as the outsider.
 Tt is in accordance with the law of self-preseryation. Of course it is selfish. All business has the selfish streak. Even MT. Green will not contend that he sells Birmingham iron and steel from phlan- thropic motives.
 Birmingham will never attain great ness if it is content to remain a pig iron market. We are progressing beyond that stage. Happily, our people are awakened to the imperative necessity of diversfying our industries and of work ing our crude materials into more fin ished products. While l am not desirous Of depriving MT. Green of his occupation. l hope the day will come when Birming- ham will have no surplus pig iron for him to sell, all of it being melted here at home.
 industries multiply where industries prosper. No other advertisement is so eff fective as success If our Birmingham manufactories succeed, other manufac- tories come, the market expands, the pay rolls increase, and every. citizen living in the community shares the benents the merchant has more customers, the new papers more advertisers, the bank more depositors and the minister larger con gregaton.
 Birmingham has always welcomed the stranger of good chara cter if he brought brains or muscle or money and will con tinue to hold out the open palm to him. If We keep our money as far as poss- lie at home If our industries thrive and multiply, if our condition is substantial and prosperous. there will be more strangers for us to welcome"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
WEEK OF PRAYER
 BY THE WOMEN
Ladies of Presbyterian Churches Set Aside Week of SeIf-Denial For
 Home Missions.

Under the auspices of the Missionary Synodical Union of Alabama this week will be observed as a week of prayer and elf-denial for Home Missions by the Presbyterian women of the state. The meetings for the Birmingham dis trict will be held in the Third Presby- terian church, the programme being:
 MONDAY MORNING 10:30. Devotional Exercises-Mrs. L. S.. Handley.
 Paper, Work Among Missionaries" Mrs. A. T. Dexter.
 TUESDAY, P. M. Devotional Exercises-Mrs. Charles Kegley
 Paper, "Work Among Mexicans"- Mrs. R. S. Latimer.
 WEDNESDAY, P M. Devotional Exercises-Mrs. M. An derson.
 Paper, Work Amang Mexicans"-- Mrs. T. L. Hill.
 THURSDAY, 3 P. M Devotional Exercises-Mrs. s. John ston.
 Paper, "The Great, west"-Mrs. O. Cowan.
 FRIDAY. Devotional Exercises-Mrs. R. D. Johnst
 Paper, Work in state"-Miss A. Daily.
 SATURDAY, 3 P M Devotional Exercises-Mrs. Frank Marsden.
 Talk on City Missions-Mrs. Ram sey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Mrs. Carter Seeks Husband.

at Box 143, R. F. D. No. 2 Nashville, Tenn, and is thought to be in or near Birmingham. A letter from Mrs Carter has been received by Sheriff E. l.. Hig- don requesting that an effort be made to locate Carter.
 This letter reads as follows, being dated March 20:
 ''To Sheriff:-Will you please let me know at once if J. F. Carter is there or can be heard of anywhere around there. If he can be found, please tell him to write at once, as the man of the house I am boarding at has smallpox and baby is sick. Oblge, MRS. J. F. Carter
 BOX 143, R. r. D. No. ?,
 Nashville Tenn"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
CATHOLIC SERVICES
 DEEPLY IMPRESSIVE
FORTY HOURS ADoRATlON OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT BE- GINS AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. FATHER DOYLE BREACHES.

The services at St. Paul's church yesterday were deeply impressive and full of color. The Catholic devotion known as the 40-hours' adoration of the blessed sacrament began at the 10:30 O'Clock mass, which was a missa solemnis. The Rev. Father Shultz was celebrant, the Rev. Father Klich was deacon, the Rev. Father Coyle was sub deacon and John Antwine assisted as chief acolyte and cross bearer.
 After the mass the blessed sacra- ment was borne in solemn procession through the church, the sacred host being carried under a baldachino or canopy, supported by four rods, the canopy-bearers being laymen repre- senting the four societies of the parish. The baldachino was of rich white silk, about five feet wide and about 12 feet long. On the front and back were the words in red and gold, Sanctus Dom- inus-Holy Lord; and on the sides the words, Ecce Panis Angelorum-Beh O Id the Bread of Angels. On the front and back, too, were representations of the chalice and host, and on the sides the Apocalyptic Lamb, the symbols being wrought in red and gold. In the geu- eral effect was seen the passion flower. The canopy was a gift to the church from a member of the congregation and was used on this occasion for the Switzerland, and its artistic design was remarked by those present.
 In the procession were 40 girls in white and IS altar boys besides tho clergy. The smaller girls carried frag- rant flowers and strewed them in the aisles.
 The blessed sacrament being returned to the altar it was placed in exposition for the adoration of the faithful. The services were concluded with the litany of the saints and other prayers chanted at the altar.
 The 40 hours's adoration is in memory of the 40 hours during which the body of Jesus was in the sepulcher. It originated at Milan about the year 1534 and was introduced into this country in 1858.
 During yesterday afternoon hundreds of Catholics visited St. Paurs to adore, medi- tate and pray.
 Last night the Rev. Father Doyle Of Ensley preached a sermon on some of the lessons of the Lenten season. Lent, said the speaker, was a time for penance, prayer and preparation.
 Father Doyle did not announce a text but had for his general theme the words spoken by the priest on Ash Wednesday in distributing the ashes-"Remember man, that thou art dust and unto dust thou must return His rich, perfectly nlodulated vice could be heard in every part of the edihce and members of the congregation referred to the discourse as singularly solemn and moving.
 The Very Rev. H. E. O'Grady of Pratt City was to have been the preacher last night but he was prevented from keep ing this appointment on account of many sick calls in his own parish.
 Father Doyle will preach again tonight at 7:30 o'clock. His theme will be the Holy eucharist.
 There will be high mass at o'clock this morning and solemn high mass tomorrow morning at oclock. Tomor- row the host will be again borne ,n procession after which the 40 hours de- votion will come to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
At the Gayety.

Harry Bryant's Extravaganza, which will be seen at the Gayety theatre this afternoon is one of those busy shows where there are plenty of people all tho time doing something that entertains. Harry Bryant himself is comedian that is really unctious and his own particular brand of humor never seems to lose it's edge. There is an abundance of rapid fire fun in the constant succession of ludi- crous situations and lines that are crisp and witty, interpreted by comedians with ability to make the most out of them, girls with youth and beauty, melodious in voice and graceful in action, musical numbers with that swing that makes popularity. these all contribute to make this attraction the real box office win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
FLAGMAN HIT
 BY SWITCH ENGINE
F. c. CIyber Fortunately Comes Off With But a Few
 Scratches.

The Twentieth street grade crossing added another to its long list of acci- dents last night, when F. G. Clyber, flag man at the crossing, was struck by a Louisville and Nashville switch engine, barely escaping with his life and sus- taining several scratches on his left arm. His injuries were not serious, however, and he was able to go to his home un- attended.
 Clyber was Tagging the engine across Twentieth street about 8 o'clock and sud- denly stepped on the track in front of the locomotive, being under the impress sion that it was on the next track. The slow running of the locomotive was all that saved his life As it was he was simply knocked to one side. The en- gineer stopped the locomotive in two or three feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Fiske O'Hara.

Fiske O Hara, the clever young Irish singer who made such hit here last season, will appear at the Bijou this week beginning tonight in "Dion O'Dare, a romantic comedy drama of Ireland. The piece Is purely Irish and all the scenes are laid in the Emerald Isle. MT. OHara will be remembered for his sweet tenor voice and handsome stage presence. The part chosen by MT. Blaney, his manager, this season fits him well, and as the Irish sculptor who wins fame and fortune and also the girl he loves, O'Hara has struck a happy medium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Hattie Williams Next.

''The Little Cherub,' the musical com- edy sensation of two seasons, will be presented by Charles Frohman at the Jefferson theatre March 30. after it's long New York run, with Hattie Williams as the star and company of 70 other peo- pie. "The Little Cherub" is by Owen Hall, with music by Ivan Caryll author of many popular musical plays. The,pro- duction comes here with the original cast, scenery and costumes. Miss Williams has several of the greatest song hits of the season, especially Experience" Pop ular Songs" and "The Doggie in Our Yard"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Desperado Is Captured.

Chattanooga, March 22-D. D. Edwards the Kentucky desperado who killed A. B. Davis, superintendent for a contracting company at Allon Park a suburb, Fri. cay night, was captured tonight at Tren- ton, Ga., and brought back to this city. Edwards has been trailed by posses with bloodhounds since the murder. There was talk of vengeance, but when ths prisoner arrived there was no evidence of a mob forming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
INQUIRY ON PROHIBITION
 FROM FAR. OFF LONDON

Chief Bode<er received a letter yester day from w. Cameron Corbett of Lon don. president of the National Temper ance Federation, asking him for his im- pression of the practical results of pro- hibition in Birmingham in relation to the dlminution of crime and pauperism, and to the general prosperity of the city The letter indicates that there is a prohibi- tion fight brewing in London. The letter, dated March b. follows:
 q would be very much obliged if you can give me your impression as to the practical results of prohibition, especially in relation to the diminution of crime and pauperism and the general prosperity Of the city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
WOULD MAKE DISPLAY. Succession Made That Articles Manu- factured Here Be Placed on Exhibit.

Suggestions are being made that the manufacturers of Birmingham interested in the Home Label'. movement have sample display room. where the people can go and see just what is manufac- tured here The lobby of the city hall is suggested as a good place for this display.
 The suggestion is that cabinets be con- structed along the walls of the lobby, in which the articles could be arranged. These cabinets would have glass fronts and be locked. while the length of the walls would allow of an immense dis play. The cabinets. it is said, would be hardly more than three feet deep.
 There are about 200 manufacturers ain the Birmingham district, and more than half have already allied themselves With the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
BROUGHT FROM NOBLE. Man and Wife Charged With Assault With Intent To Murder.

Will Sparks and his wife, May Sparks, who were arrested in Mobile several days ago, were brought to Birmingham last night in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Lee Higdon and lodged in the county jail.
 The charge against the couple is for assault with intent to murder and also robbery, it being alleged that they as- saulted man named Sitron in the Victor hotel some time ago, and that after beat ing him up relieved him of a sum of money.
 Curtis Shugart, who is one of the at- ttorneys in the case, recognized the couple while walking along the streets in Mo- bile and communicated the fact to Sheriff Higdon with the result that the pair were arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Civil Service Examination.

The United States civil service com mission announces an examination to be held in Birmingham on May 6, 1908, to secure eligibes from which to make -cer- tification to fill vacancies as they may occur in the position of apprentice in the mint and assay service at Philadelphia. Pa; New Orleans, La; Denver Colo, and San Francisco, Cal. at salary as fol- lows: First year $3.50, second year $4 and third year $450 per diem.
 It will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23

You can understand that as president of the National Temperance Federation of a country where we have had no experi ence of prohibition by the will of the peo- pie. I am anxious to give my friends among the different federative societies all the encouragement that I can. Yours sincerely, w. CAMERON CORBETT."
 When asked last night what his m- pression of the prohibition regime was Chief Bodeker said: Prohibition is a good thing if the authorities will keep on exert ing themselves to make it prohibit No doubt there are great many more peo- pie who had good square meal tonight than there were when the saloons ran open. 1 believe that crime has decreased at least 70 per cent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
L. G. Moorer.

L. G. Moorer, age. 52 years, died sud- idence. 1703 Avenue G. The deceased had just finish ed eatin gdinner ar l was reading a newspaper when he suddenly dropped the paper and fell over on his side in the chair, and died in few moments
 The remains were removed to the residence of his broth erin law, 1921 Avenue G, where funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Interment will be at Woodlawn ceme- tary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
TRUCK FARMER ATTACKED
 BY NEGRO HIGHWA YZIAN

Jrowl consented, and it is understood that when the branch had been forded the negro asked to be allowed to get off, and when the driver stopped the horses the negro draw a piece of iron from his pocket and struck Jrowl in the head. in- turing him seriously. The screams of the children in the wagon attracted the atten- tion of Officer Parker, who happened to be nearby, and the negro fled.
 Jrowl was removed to the Hillman hos pital, where he was given the proper at tention and then sent home. The high wayman escaped, and the police have no clue as to his identity upon which 10 work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23

While driving with his family to his home below Green Springs last Saturday night MT. Jrowl, a truck farmer, was accosted by a negro highwayman, who, after being allowed to ride across swol- len branch in the wagon, assaulted Jrowl, evidently with intent to rob him.
 As stated, it seems that Jrowl and his family were on their way home after the rain had slackened, and just as they started across a branch near Green Springs a negro accosted the white man and asked to be allowed to ride across the stream in the wagon, as he could not get across on account of the swollen con- dition caused by the heavy rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Black Patti Troubadours.

The Black Patti Troubadours will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Friday matinee and night. Black Patti, the greatest singer of her race; Tut Whitney, the droll comedian; the great English hoop rolling marvel, Queen Dora, in her dazzling creations. in a harmony of eolors: Marie LaCals, the 'tobasco' whrlwind; the ladies sextette, A. B. Hawthorne, the premier colored bass sing CT of the world, will present the new, big "Rlack Patti'i show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Congressman Very Ill.

Brookline. Mass, March 22.-congress- man Llewelyn Pours of the Fourth Name district who returned from Washington about two weeks ago to his residence in this town, is suffering from an attack of inflammatory rheumatism His condition is not considered critical, though he is confined to his bed and Is under the care of a physician. Today he was resting more easily and members of his family expressed the hope that permanent change for the better had come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Mrs. LesIie.carter In "zaza."

Mrs. Lesie-Carter. the greatest emo- tional actress of the present day, will ap- pear al the Jefferson theatre next Satur- day night In her greatest success "zaza." The triumphs that Mrs. Carter has achieved in this great play have not been approached by any actress during the present age. Not only Is Mrs. Carters rendition of this role one of the most superb examples of acting known to the modern stage. but the play itself has taken first rank among historical dramas of all time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
Mexico Wants Protection.

Mexico City, March 22-Manufa cturers of this country have joined in an appeal to the minister of finance for protec- tive duty on all articles which are man ufactured in Mexico. The petition states that many home industries are not abe to prosper because of the competition of American manufacturers. who. because of their own protective tariff, are able to yell chsaply In this market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
COMMITTEE MEETING.

The Commercial club committee
 2 meetings for this week.
 Monday 10 a. m., committee to
 secure Brotherhood of Railroad Locomotive Engineers conven- ton; D. m., entertainment and convention committees to prepare for Alabama Georgia Volunteer Firemans association meet; s D. m, commissary committee of Con- federates reunion.
 3 Tuesday 2:15 D. m., executive committee of Confederate reunion. Thursday 2 D. m., committee on permanent organization of home label manufa cturers.
 Friday 2:15 D. m.. executive committee Confederate reunion. Saturday noon, building com mittee of Commercial club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
War Not a Possibility.

Paris, March 22.--The Journal des De- bats, in an editorial today, interprets the Japanese invitation to the American fleet as certain evidence that war between these two countries Is not a possibility In the opinion of the paper, Japan real izes that there is ample room for her emigrants in Corea and Manchura.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-23
TRAINS CHANGE TIME.
Two Southern and Frisco Trains De.
 part Earlier From Terminal Station.

Changes becoming effective Saturday night in the arrival and departure of trains at the terminal station are as follows
 No. Il west, Southern, leaves at a. m. instead of 653 a. m. returns $40 p. Tn. instead of 810 D. m.
 Frisco west, leaves at 7:25 a. m. instead of 7:45 a. m.; returns at p. m. instead of 6:30 p. m.
 Both trains make the same connections as> before.A