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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
NEW PISTOL LAW
 SOON TAKES EFFECT
AFTER JULY 1 A MAN CANNOT CARRY AND DEALERS CANNOT SELL A PISTOL LESS THAN 24 INCHES LONG.

Prohibition No 2" becomes effective in Alabama on the first day of July. No more the canteen in Alabama, no more the scabbard. The act of the legislature passed at the recent session making 1t illegal to sell display for sale or carry a pistol less than 24 inches in length will go into effect next month. This bill was introduced by Representative Sam Will John and passed by both houses
 While it appears to allow the sale of a certain class of pistol it is really pro- hibitive except it allows a man to keep a short pistol In his home, but he can not take 1t off his premises.
 The differences between the present law and the new law are that while now a man can carry a pistol exposed in a scabbard, then 1t will be unlawful and while now short pistols can be sold in Alabama hereafter the bloodthirsty will have to order their bulldogs from other states.
 It is believed that the most good will come from the clause which makes 1t illegal to tAposc lucHi lol S"iV' - has been pointed out that there is a time in every young mans life when the nickle-plated gun displayed in the show window of the pawnshop is too strons a temptation for him to withstand. Int advocates of the bill claim that not one third as many pistols will be ordered out of the state as are now sold within it's borders, and especially that the ne- gro cannot lay his hands so easily on the destructive weapon.
 In all the pawnshops and other places where pistols are for sale signs are up: We must close out our stock this month" The guns displayed in the most attractive manner and many cool headed persons are purchasing guns for the protection of their homes.
 While the sales places will close out their business immediately, is believed that the manufacturers of pistols will attempt to prove that the law is uncon- stitutional as 1t interferes with every cit izen's constitutional privilege to carry arms in defense of himself and property. Colonel John declares, however, that the law is all right and will stand any tack that may be made upon it. The law allows the purchase of pistols with barrels 2i inches long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
TWO ARRESTS FOR W.E. WOOD MURDER. Important Developments In
 Killing of Conductor CORONER FEELS SECURE Negro, Fountain Nelson, Says He Tes tified Falsely ln'Recent Prelini-
 nary Hearing Against
 James Menago.
CORONER FEELS SECURE

A. W. Tate, section foreman for the Louisville and Nashville railroad and To- cated at Browns, and Joe Pratt. negro. are being held in the county jail on war rants sworn out by Coroner Paris in connection with the murder of Conductor P. F.. Wood on the South Bessemer line several weeks ago. Fountain Nelson, a negro, is also being held as a witness in the case.
 The arrest of Tate and Pratt grew out of the preliminary hearing given James Manage also a negro. before Judge Ben ners in the inferior court Friday, which resulted in Manage being bound over 10 the grand jury on the charge of having killed Conductor Wood. The main Wit ness against Manage was Fountain Nell son, Pratt also being A witness. All of the Iren live near the place where Wood was ambushed.
 On Saturday Fountain Nelson went to Coroner Paris and stated that his tes.i- inony In Managos trial was false and that Tate had made him testify in that manner. He then related a story that the coroners jury thought sufficiently strong to warrant the arrest of Tate and Pratt on the charge of murder.
 Nelson's story was that on the night of the murder Tate and Pratt went off with their shotguns. returning after mid 3 night. Nelson's house is close to Tates and after their return that night the ne- gro Pratt went to Nelson's house, re- maining there all night. The next morn ing Nelson states that Tate came to his place early and called Pratt into the yard. There they held a conversation in which he states Tate said to Pratt. If ever you say a word about what we did last night I will kill you" This was all that Nelson heard.
 Tate and Pratt both declined to talk in regard to the matter. Both men were arrested Saturday afternoon and are be- ing held without bond.
 Coroner Paris is very sure that he mas made important arrests. He has been doing some active Investigating in a quiet way since the killing. and shoul1 it develop that he has the right men he will receive credit for having exe- cuted one of the neatest pieces of de- tective work in Jefferson countys crim-
 nal history. A preliminary hearing will be given Tate and Pratt in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
capital Stock Increased.

Chattanooga, May 3l.-The Birming ham Gulf Railway company, which is te build an electric line from Gadsden to Tuscaloosa and from that point operate barge line to Mobile and New Or leans, has filed notice in Alabama courts that at a recent meeting of the stockholders the capital stock had been increased from s3,0OO, 900 to $l0, 0,000,0 ,000. Financial arrangement have been made to begin work on the lines by the end of the year and two years will be re- Quired in completing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
Charued With Desertlon.

Harry Savage who is charge with de- sertion from the United States army in 1906, has been captured and will be taken to Chattanooga this morning by Detective Paul Coles It seems that Savage has been working in foundry in Birmingham for several months under an assumed pane. Recently officers Coles and Dish eroon who have been making hunt for this man, located a person whom they thought was Savage. They proceeded to investigate and found that their sus- picions were correct and they arrested this man. He has been identified and will be taken to Chickamauga this morning and returned to the army post from which he deserted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01

There is nothing in the political atmos- phere save the rumor that Harry Jones will become a candidate for president of the City Council in opposition to Alder man B. H. Cooper, who has already announced
 Mir Jones is being urged by his friends for the race, but has not yet made up his mind to run. When seen yesterday he declared that there is plenty of time, as the committee may not meet until July.
 It is evident that he has the bee, ard fis parliamentary ability is unquestioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
HARRH JONES SA2S THERE
 IS YET PLENII OF TIME

He is one of the few in the City Council who have the executive ability that the office of president requires. MT. Jones' record for legislative justice will stand him in good stead.
 However. in the opposition of B. H. Cooper he will have a hard fight MT. Cooper has been announced some time and has a very strong following In case Mr Jones does announce this will undoubtedly be the closest race of ths campaign. It Is now evident that the primary will not come until some day in August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
At ast Lake.

East Lake offers great attractions this week. There are four performances daily of the marvellous Mells, great equilib- rists, who give two performances on the lake and two on the platform. The scenic railway did an enormous amount of bus mess yesterday. and promises to be the great center of attraction this season. There is d band concert every afternoon and night Next week will be the great spectacular naval battle, the fight of the Merrimac and monitor in Hampton Roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
Koch Investigates Lepers.

Honolulu, May 3l.--Dr. Robert Koch the eminent German bacteriologist. who for some time has been staying in Hon. olulu on his trip around the world re- turned today from a visit to the famous leper settlement on the Island or Molouai, whither he went for the pur- pose of Investigating the method oi treating leprosy which has long been Ii perplexing problem in these islands and in the Orient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
East Lake Casino.

The Wayne Musical Comedy company will begin second weeks engagement at the East Lake Casino tonight, pre- senting this week '"The White Hat" comedy rich in funny situations and catchy songs. The performances will be- gin at S:45 o'clock Matinees will be given Wednesday and Saturday. Through special cars leave the city and reach the lake in time for the performances Re served seat tickets are on sale at the cigar stand in the Brown Marx build ing ''The White Hat" is a scream from the beginning to the end. according 10 all reports. ,and the songs are said to be the .hest ever Fred Wayne and Loretta / .Iarshall, the two leading characters, will be seen in prominent roles, and they guarantee to give everybody great time. The musical maidens will also be on hand and their dancing and singing promises to be-, a most pleasing feature of the performance. The LaMere Sis ters Kitty Franchionetti, Aimee Travis and dozen or more other funmakers will all have something to do. The pretty kids Sadie Norris and Helen Haagan, will again be in the lineup, and their graceful dancing is sure to make hit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
FOR SALE.

26O acres fine oak timber lands; more timber near property accessible; three tenant houses; 15,000 feet daily capacity sawmill, lathmill edger, cutoff saw. all in operation; four three-yoke oxen, drays, etc.; 21a miles railroad, Blount county, Alabama. Will sell cheap for cash or make terms.
 MORGAN LUMBER CO, X Warrior, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
Morqan.Pettus Camp.

Camp Morgan-Pettus, Sons of Veterans, will hold an important meeting at the Commercial club rooms tomorrow at 5 D. m. A full attendance is urged by Com mander Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
AIRDOME

Third Avenue, between 18th and 18th streets opens tonight. First performance, 7::30; Sec ond, 8:45; Third, 10 o'clock Be a first-nighter. Admis- sion, 10c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
"under Two EIaqs.u

'Under Two Flags" will be presented at the Bijou theatre all this week by the Baldwin Melville company. There will be the usual matinees on Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday. The play will be elab- orately mounted. Scenic artists have been busy at the Bijou all during the past week painting new scenery for the pro- duction, and MT. Baldwin promises that the scenic environment of the play will prove surprise. There are five acts and six scenes in Under Two Flags requir- ing much more scenery than the average play. The first act is laid in London, the other four in Algiers. In the prn- cipal climax the ride of Cigarette to save the life of her lover. Miss Wheat ley will dash across the stage on blood ed horse, and no point necessary to the realism of this scene will be overlooked. Under Two Flags" is fine play and continues to be exceedingly popular. The Baldwin Melville companay will give an excellent performance. Miss Wheatley will be Cigarette and MT. O'Connor the hero, Louis Victor, as he is known in the army of France. Other members of the company will be we'll placed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
Sunday School Picnic.

The Sunday school picnic of St. Andrews church will be held tomorrow at Germania park Special cars will leave the corner of Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. south, at g o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May s1-Forecast for Ala hama and Mississppi: Fair Mondays; Tuesday showers; fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
AIRDOME

Third Avenue, between 18th and 18th streets opens tonight. First performance, 7::30; Sec ond, 8:45; Third, 10 o'clock. Be a first-nighter. Admis- sion, 10c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
WH|RLW|ND FINISH
 ON TUBERCULOSIS Today Most Important of En-
 tire txhibit SPECIAL WORK IS URGED Director Routzahn Says Delegations Will Be Received All Night To- night If Necessary-Dr. Wy
 man Leaves Message.
SPECIAL WORK IS URGED

Today will be the last day of the tuber- forts are being put forth to make it the most successful of any day during the two weeks stay here. A most attractive programme has been arranged and an immense crowd is expected to fill the exhibit hall all day
 Several thousand persons have interest ed themselves in the exhibit and it is believed much material good has resulted. There have been discussions by physi- clans and business men each day while Director Routzahn and his assistants have been hard workers in spreading knowl- edge about the proper treatment of tuber- culosis.
 The general public through the nspeo- ton of the exhibit and listening to the discussions by learned men has imbibed much information which will stick by them in a way to become second nature. This is the aim of the exhibit.
 An investigation developed the fact thas the death rate in Birmingham from tub er- culosis was twice as high as from any other disease, and that Birmingham was also leading city in the percentage of her death rate from tuberculosis. The negro race presented the greatest num- Der of deaths from. persons afflicted with tuberculosis, and the utmost en- deavor was made to spread a knowledge of handling it among members of the oolored race.
 With the closing of the exhibit, how ever, the campaign in Birmingham will not come to a finish. Rather 1t has just begun, and the exhibit will leave behind an organization well informed and with determination to decrease the tuberculosis death rate in Birmingham. The Jefferson County Medical associa- tion will be back of this organization while connected with 1t will be practical ly every other organization in the dis trct.
 Some of the most vigorous efforts for this last round up are being put forth by the leaders among the mems classes end young peoples societies of the churches.
 The management of the exhibition will welcome emergency engagements today. Any one who can bring send a dele- sation at any time today or tonight is in vited to telephone as early as possible. Rell 2S56 Peoples 10. The exhibition officially closes at 10 o'clock tonight, put arrangements will be made to accommo- date any group of night workers who can reach the health show at most any time during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
pr. Wyman's Message.

Before leaving for Chicago Saturday right Dr. B. l.. Wyman left this message. If any of your readers don't know that consumption IS communicable, preventable and curable; If there are any of your readers who question these things; if there are any of your readers who think that they are not personally interested in this campaign against tuberculosis; if any of them do not understand that this exhi- bition may have much to do with shaping the future of Greater Birmingham, l hope that you will urge them to at least give an hour or a half hour Monday so that the exhibition may have the chauce to explain the facts to them. l am very sure that if they will do that much we will be able to show them that they are interested and that they will be inter ested even against their will. So just give us once chance at you Monday
 The programme for today is as follows:
 '.rhe last day
 .'Everybodys day.
 Church young peoples day
 'Women's day
 "Ensley day"
 10 a. m-Doors open.
 Hourly stereopticon talks and demon strations by physicians and others.
 Written or verbal questions answered at any of the sessions.
 D. m.-"Relief Work and Civic Better ment in Relation to the Crusade Against Tuberculosis. platform conference, F. c Houtzahn.
 D. m-"Field for Women in the Anti Tuberculosis Crusade Chairman, Miss Willie Allen. Speakers Mrs. w. s. Low ell. Mrs. E. II. Cabaniss and Mrs. J. A. PCuntree.
 D. m-Stereopticon demonstration.
 7:45 D. m.-Platform conference.
 D. m.-"What Shall We Do for Greater Birmingham?' Chairman. MT James Weatherly. Speakers, Mir. Frank s. White, Sr., and MT. r. M. Jackson.
 What Do You Think Ought to Be Done By Greater Birmingham and for Greater Birmingham?" D. m-"The Last Word and the Last Picture" Director b. c. Foutzahn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
Wants WhirIwind Finish.

The whole problem or SucceSSIui antl- consumption warfare is one of leader ship" urged Director Routzahn last night Here as elsewhere we have found all manner of folks ready to be informed If some one will only help them to de- eide to come around. Many who expect to come don't get around until the club or the church or the office crowd decides to come. Many such groups are ready to accept a personal invitation many em- pioyers are ready to make it easy for their people to get here, and many other possibilities for reaching the people await only for some interested man or woman to directly and personally suggest that they do 1t and offer a definite date and hour. We have done some of this from the eX- hibition office, but many times more of 1t should come through the folks who have been here and who can tell of what they actually know about the exhibition and it's importance to the Birmingham district. Will you not ask for leaders to volunteer for todays last rally of the hosts? Will you not suggest to your readers that they call up friends and neighbors and employers, or that they send a personal note, or go in person and help to get out the vote before the polls close at 10 p. m. We ask for wbirlwind finish to the campaign today. If anyone has an automobile or horse or bicycle which can be used today we can give instructions by telephone. Ii anyone will give himself for 10 minutes or for an hour or for the day we will tell him what to do if he will cal us up. We would like to tell 1000 young people and sope of the older folks how they can help without leaving their homes. If the wires are too busy to get our number we hope that you will run down to Twentieth street and Fourth avenue as early as pos
 sible Monday morning-and we will put you to work for Birminghams sake
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-05
LIVE 81 4
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in BUYING a COW
The Highest Priced Not Always the
Most Profitable.

The Highest Priced Not Always the
Most Profitable.
A correspondent OF the Rural New
Yorks says upon this subject:
When you go out to buy a COW,
what do you look for, or in other
words. what kind Of COW meets your
idea Of a profitable one TO purchaser II
you are buying for your own use. the
sooner you learn to depend entirely
upon your own judgment the better.
Almost every farmer has the pleasing
impression that his cows are better
than his neighbor's, and no matter how
honest the man may be when the cows
are bought, you are the one who has to
prove whether or not they are protita-
BILE. We do not care as to size, al
though some of our experiment stations
have tried to prove larger cows the
more probable: we think II is In the
COW, not her size One must learn to
form his opinions quickly and size up
a COW upon short notice, and the fac
ulty to tell good or poor COW by ex-
animation comes from close observa-
tion OF cows, OF type, and results that
are apt to come from such type.
Neither does the price of the COW cut
any figure. The price of ordinary cows
ranges from $40 to 500, but there may
be more profit in the $35 one than in
the one costing $50. When you see
the COW you want, buy her; IS, $40 or
500 difference in price is nothing COM
pared as to whether she will make $50
or $50 pounds of butter in year, or
give 5000 or 1000 pounds of milk You
will usually find 1t is the large, smooth
COW that commands the best price. She
is not the best cows to buy, and you
are buying. not selling. We ought to
study our cows and find out why this
one gives twice as much milk as the
one beside her, under the same condi-
tions. There is a reason for it; and
even nature, they say, reveals her Sc
crets to the patient, unwearying stu
dent, and when we find this reason we
shall know how to pick out good cows
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-05
ROUGH ON THE ARTIST
Chances are He May Still BE Wait
ing on the Farmer.

Chances are He May still BE Wait
ing on the Farmer.
We'll" said Farmer Briggs TO the
artist, how much will zee paint my
barn with me standing at the dooI
for?"
"Oh, FIVE guineas," said the artist
Done" said the farmer. Come to
morrow"
In due course the painting was fin
ished. But, alas! the careless artist
quite forgot to paint in the worthy
farmer on the picture Of his farm.
Yes; like it," said the farmer;
"but where's me, lad-where's me?'
The error he had made flashed
across the artist, but he tried to pass
Is off with a joke.
"oh," he said you've gone inside
TO get my five guineas."
"oh, have II" said the nettled old
fellow; rpraps I'll be comm out
soon, and II | dew I'll pay you: In the
meantime wen hang II up and wait.
The Bystander.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-05
Roots and Tubers.

Feeding roots to live stock is compar-
atively recent in the United States,
Corn, with hay and ensilage, has been
the principal maintenance during the
winter months when pasture was not
available. In hog feeding. 1t is safe to
say that, until very recent years, al
most the only substitutes for pasture
were pumpkins. artichokes, and clover
or alfalfa hay in certain sections. In
England. and Canada, however, much
dependence is placed on roots, and,
while we may never reach the point in
this country generally OF fattening ami
mails almost entirely on a root diet, the
peculiar advantages to be gained by
them, their great palatability. and the
good effect on the health and thrift OF
the animal commend roots to the stock
man. Experiment Station.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-05

In Hungary a noticeable factor.
writes our Budapest correspondent, is
the enormous influence tnat Ger
many, Italy and England WELD. Ev-
cry work of value dealing with the
diverse forms OF Socialism has been
translated and scattered broadcast in
all disaffected and discontented areas.
Fines and Imprisonment increase, but
the literature OF social democracy is
flooding village, hamlet and town
with new ideas and providing new
forces. Certainly one Of the best
equipped printing establishments l
have ever seen outside England is
that OF the Socialists in Budapest. It
is an enormous place. It represents
money and It makes money, and mon
ey means organization, and from this
flows power.--Pall Mall Gazette.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-05

July sold between 81 l42 a 80 1-2;
opening at ss rs and closing at Ss;
September between IS Ia and SO
5-S, opening at S6 and closing at
Sc 1-2; December between 81 and
sS 3-S, opening at 81 rs and closing
at sS 3-S..
Corn--July sold between 81 "a
and 6S 7-S, opening at 6S 7-S and
closing at 81 "a, September between
66 and ca, opening at &c 1-2 and
closing at &c; December between So
IL and 81, opening at 81 and clos
ing at 5G 1-2
Oats-|July sold between as IA
and 46 Ia, opening at 4G ana clos
ing at 4J 3-s; September between 81
and 81 7-S. opening at 81 "a 90
closing at 81 1-S.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-05
Care of the Horse.

The stable must have good ventlla-
tion as we'll as good light.
No matter what 1t costs, you cannot
AFFORD to feed the horses sparingly
when they work hard.
The most useful farm horse is q
grade draft of medium size, we'll mus
cled, active and good dispositioned
Some linseed meal is very beneficial
to horses and will go q great ways
towards making their coats black and
sleek.
Strength, endurance and speed are
not developed by violent usage, but
rather by judicious amount OF exer-
else given SO as to deyelope but not
strain.
Horses should never be made to eat
mody hay, as nothing Is worse in lead
ing to roaring, whistling and other de-
rangements of the wind. II moldy hay
must be fed, let It be dampened.
Oats contain the greater proportion
OF flesh forming elements, and corn the
greater proportion of fat forming ele-
ments, and this is why oats is a supe-
rlor feed for horses.