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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-06-16
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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-06-16

many and many a couple mas M,
spiiieu out on either side of the rock.
Oh divorce. Are you ready. SIR
Shall l cast of?
cast on, my hearty" say you. we
are In for a long and perhaps an adj
V~enturous voyage. but with YOU ana
with her on board I'll be bound it will
be a happy one"
All of which is a pretty little allie
CORY and made 1t up out Of my own
little head.
And it's true. every word Of n.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-06-16
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1t takes us half our lives to learn
who our friends are. and the other
half to Keep them
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-06-16
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KNOW 1t is none
OF my business,
but are you go
ing to let Jane
grow up with
that unpleasant
voice?
Haven't you
read the praise Of
southern women's
voices to some
advantage?
ooht suppose
that James speak
ing voice could
ever be made real
ly m%elodious, al
though, strange to
say. her singing
voice is not at all
unpleasant.
But you could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE co.
An Enthusiastic Meeting of the Board
 of Directors.

The board of directors of the Protec- tive Life Insurance company held d meeting yesterday in the home office Of the Protective Life Insurance company on the Protective life floor of the Brown Marx Building. The meeting was the annual meeting of the board of directors. called for the purpose of going oyer the companys business, electing officers, etc.
 The business done by the company was found satisfactory, and very encouraging. The business has grown so that the com pany now, in the opinion of it's officers IS writing all that a conservative company ought to carry.
 The ut-of-town members of the board that were present were as follows: Hon. John B. Knox of Annston. MT. c. c. Han son, president of the Gulf and Atlantic Compress companies of Atlanta and Merh- phis; Mir. W. A Davis of Anniston, Judge T. w. Coleman of Eutaw, Col. K. A. Mitchell of Gadsden.
 Two of the board, Mir. Robert Jemison and MT. J. C. Maben, are in Europe. General Rhodes, MT. Frank Nelson. Judge Weak ley. Hon. Sidney Bowie are also out of the city and the meeting did not have the benefit of their wise counsels However, there were IS members of the board pres ent, and the board was pleased and grat- flied with the showing made. and, in wind ing up the days meeting adopted unani- mously the following resolutions:
 Be 1t resolved. That the board of di- rectors, in it's annual meeting assembled, do hereby extend to the president sec retary. treasurer and medical examiner it's entire approval and appreciation of services rendered; and be it further
 Resolved, That 1t is the sense of tine board of directors that the company has done extraordinarily well. and that the of- ficial commendation of the acts of the officers above mentioned be spread on it's minutes.
 The officers elected for the coming year were the same as those who had had the fortune of the company in their hands for the several months past. They are Will liam D. Jelks. president: Richard W. Mas sey, vice president w. w. Crawford, treasurer Clarence J. Palmer, secretary, and w. G. Harrison, medical director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
CHAPULTEpEC WINS
 STERLING STAKE

Aquduct April H.-Chapultepec, at 9 to 10 in the betting, won the Sterling stakes at Aqueduct today, defeating Restigouche, the only other starter. by one and one half lengths. There was some rough riding inside the last furlong. Chapulte- pee bearing over on Restigouche. Not ter. on the latter, claimed foul, but it was not allowed.
 Out of five carded overnight only two went to the post. Practically all the betting was to 10, with both colts hay ing big following. Summarizes
 First race, selling, nliie-Ingham, 10S CMusgrave), Is to 5, won; Aucassin, 1Ol (G. Burns), to 1. second; Smoker, S9 fBerger), even, third. Time, 1:42 To.
 Second race handicap, six furlongs- James B. Brady, 1O9 (Shaw). even, to ,, won: Hyperion II, 126 1NotteD, to l, second; Oxford, 1lS (W. Walker) To 10 1, third Time. 1:14 4-5.
 Third race, selling, four furlougs-Royal Captive. 104 co. Burns), to l. won; Ario- nette 9s (Flynn) to ?, second; MISS Highland, TOT (Musgrave), F to l. thifo. Time, Al 3-5.
 Fourth race. the Sterling stakes. mile Chapultepec 107 (McDanieD. to 10, won' Restigouche, 105 (Notter), to 1O second. Time. 1:S9 4-5. Only two starters.
 Fifth race. selling six furlongs-Trouble Maker. 1O9 (Notter). B to D. won; Big Chief. 1O4 e. Burns). B to ,, second Sadler. 115 (Koerner), F to l. third. ilme, 1.15 2-5.
 Mvstify. 1O5 (Notter). even, won; J. Il. Peed 10S (Musgrave), 4 to l, second Gavin. 1oS (Shilling). 1 to 1, third. Time, .54 3-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
FIREMEN's RELIEF BALL.
Seventh Annual Affair Will Be Given
 at Armory Tonight.

The Firemen's Relief association will give it's seventh annual ball in the city hall armory tonight. Everything is in shape for a royal entertainment and the affair promises the greatest success.
 Arrangements have been made for 200 couples and it is probable that the number in attendance will easily reach this figure. The entertainment will begin with the grand march, led by Mayor Ward, after which the pro- gramme of dances will proceed. The programme is a very attractive one. composed of a number of waltzes and two-steps and several plain quadrilles and schottisches. Harms orch estra will furnish the music of the occasion.
 The programmes issued for the bail this year are very attractive. The little booklet of four pages has an ap- propriate design on the cover, picturing the rescue of a little girl from the flames of burning building. This design is set off with an artistic em- bossing of firemans axe and trumpet. Attached to the card is small pencil with which to keep tally of the dances.
 The dancing will begin shortly after & o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
North Birminqham,s New Venture
the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The result of the bond election in North Birmingham means only good to the peo- pie of Greater Birmingham There is no intention to deprive any citizen of his right or privilege by the result There is enough glory for all the district. It only remained for North Birmingham to originated and put on foot plan where by all our great district can secure an abundance of cheap water and in quality second to none.
 We are not politicians here, nor do not claim to be- We are only trying to build up and not tear down any man, or set of men
 From experience we can speak with au- thorty of the necessity for cheap water. The writer does not mean to boast while stating that his experience in figuring with manufacturing plants. are not ex- ceded by any one in Greater Birmingham, and this problem of water is the first en- countered on all occasions in such work.
 It is a pity that any man, from any motive, should undertake by word or deed to handicap the onward sweep of such movements What difference does 1t make whether it is the Friel, Smith or Jones plan, so that we get the benefits?
 It is not impossible to place the bonds. Large manufacturing industries might be willing to get behind them, as such issues are uSudllN secured Dy 1iOTlSdStS On tIe plants. Under our Alabama law they do not count in municipal debts, where the population equals or exceeds 6O00 That being a fact Greater Birmingham, nor any part of it, is affected by any such bond issue
 Birmingham proper has heretofore talked about municipal ownership but done nothing. It usually bobs up about /the time city campaign starts. then dies down. This has been the situation there for some years; meantime, manu- featuring plants have left, seeking loca- tions where they can get cheap water.
 These conditions have brought our dis trict to the place where no man should oppose this movement. Let all get to- gether. push or pull, and not threaten. It is no time for bowling or grinding of axes. Picks and shovels can accomplish more now If you do not see where. how or when the bonds can be placed, throw LID your hat and say. "I am with you, and whether they are placed now or next year. it will be all right for | know Greater Birmingham can succeed in any undertaking, no matter how large"
 We have now reached the point where it might be best to place the entire mat ter in the hands of a commission of non- partisan business men. However, if there is a better plan, all right. We only want results, no matter how many politicians or knockers, be they ever Such good fel- lows, are in the way Respectfully.
 c. M. GREEN.
 North Birmingham, April 21, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
COLONEL CARSON
 TALKS OF GEORGIA
BOOSTS HoKE SMITH FOR RE- ELECTION AND ALSO TELLS OF GOOD WORK OF CONNECTS ON PUBLIC ROADS.

Filings are booming in Georgia's gubernatorial campaign" said Col. A. A. Carson of Columbus, Ga, who is in Birmingham defending Roy Griffith in that young mans trial for the killing of John Ayers. which Is being heard by Judge Samuel l.. Weaver. Colonel Carson bears the reputation of being one of the best and brainiest lawyers In the state of Georgia and a gum Der of the lawyers here are inter- ested in the way he is handling Grif- fith's trial.
 of course l am Smith man, but do not think I am prejudiced in say ing he will be reelected. Every enemy of Smiths in the state Is joining with the forces of Joe Brown, however, and the campaign Is going to be q very warm one. Georgia is the political state of the country and 1 doubt very strongly If as much political fever can be aroused In any other state In the union as there Even the smallest of municipal elections almost runs the people mad
 "Hoke Smith I consider as being one of the greatest men In the country have noticed him for years and the more I see of him the more assured I am as to my opinion. A review of his acts will show that he has. acted with remarkable foresight in the hand ling of public affairs"
 Colonel Carson was asked as to the roads in Muscogee county, in which county Columbus is located, and a county in which the convicts are worked on the roads. "Muscogee coun- ty has splendid roads," said he. In fact there are none better in the state They are worked by the county con- victs, this system having been in vogue there for a number of years. The lease method was employed prior to the working of them on the road, but the results of their work on the roads has undoubtedly worked to greater benefit to the county. I. of course, am not familiar with the details but this is matter of common knowledge in Muscogee county.
 The convicts are kept in cars pat termed much after the work cars used by railroads. They are about the same size as the railroad cars, and arc moved about from place, to place by mules The escapes are but few in number and the proportion is prob ably no more than if they were kept in a permanent stockade. No one can doubt the advantage the fresh air work has over the working in plant or mine as regards the health of the pris oners.
 "If this system has worked success fully in Muscogee county it looks to me like Jefferson county could handle 1t the same way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

he cast his vote for Dr. McTyeire, and the fight was oyer and it is presumed at the present time that pr. McTyere will be permanently elected as secretary of the Board of Education.
 The finance committee was authorized to advertise for bids on s25000 worth of school bonds.
 There were several other matters to come up before the board after the elec- ton of the school board but interest in the meeting began to wane immediately after the election and the only matters of importance was the question of the purchase of the water works.
 Most everyone had something to say along this line. pr. William Waldrop stated that he believed that Tom Huey, MT. Adler and Mir. Cannon were trying to sidetrack the matter and he would certainly like to see the council do some- thing along this line. Aldermen Copeland and Batson made some remarks with re- gard to the proposed purchase, as did Alderman Winters, MT. Huey and Mir. Perry
 After much talk and the usual result a resolution was drawn up and passed that a special committee be appointed again to take the matter of the purchase of the plant lp with the water works company and report the result of the conference at the next meeting of the couR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
RIDDLE HEADS
 JUNIOR ORDER
Delegates Took Trip to Ensley Last Night to Initiate
 Candidates.

T. G. Riddle of Madison was yesterday elected to the head of the Alabama Ju- nior Order of American Mechanics. Others elected were w F. Mccartney of An niston, state representative; T. T. Mock Birmingham, vice councillor; F. F. Con- way, Mobile, secretary; J. T. Baker, Huntsville. treasurer; J. A. Robinson, Montgomery, conductor; j. w. Bailey, De- catur, warden.
 Yesterday afternoon the Juniors took a ride over the district and last night they went to Ensley In a body, where a num- Der of candidates were initiated.
 The following standing committees were appointed:
 Judiciary-W. L. Humphrey, chairman; W. H. Long and Charles F. Shelton.
 Law and Supervision--S. c. Gates, chair man; J. E. Carson and J. A. Robinson.
 Finance and Mileage-E. S. McRae, chairman; J. A. Wanehope and A. s. Byars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
THAW RECEIVES VISIT.
Attorney Is Taking Steps to Secure Release of Client

Matteawan, N. Y, April 21-James G. Graham, counsel acting for Harry K. Thaw, late today presented an order is- sued yesterday by Justice James Nor schauser of the supreme court, directing pr. A. T. Baker, acting superintendent of the Matteawan State hospital to per init Thaw to sign a petition for a writ of habeas corpus for his appearance in court to determine the question of his sanity. pr. Baker readily complied with the courts order and ushered Mr. Gra- ham into Thaws ward Thaw was great ly pleased with the steps taken and held long conference with counsel after sign ing the petition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
SUPREME COURT
 GRANTS NEW TRIAL

Montgomery. April I.-tSpecial)-fhe Alabama supreme court today granted new trial to H. Y. Brooke. of the state eN- aminers of public accounts, who had been convicted in the Crenshaw county circuit court of assault and battery and fined 1 cent and costs. The state officer was charged with having attacked with d walking cane the editor of the Luverne Journal in June. 1904, as the result of edi- torial quarrels over the election of the Board of Education in the Crenshaw county site. J. c. McClendon is the man said to have been attacked by MT. Brooke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
STRIKE TO BE SETTLED.
President of Street Railway Offers
 Terms to Old Men.

Chester, Pa, April 21.-A proposition that portends an early settlement of the street car strike in this city was made tonight to a committee of the Board of Trade by President Riggs of the Traction company, who agreed to take the striking motormen and conductor back on the same basis as though they had never worked for the company, at the scale of wages they were cut to at the time of the strike. namely, 16 2-3 cents an hour. He promised to pay them 17 cents in July. and in the fall following the election to raise the wages to IS 2-3 cents an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
 WILL MEET IN MERIDIAN

Jackson. Miss. April 21.-(Speeial.)- Judge Sydney Smith of Lexington. secre- tary of the State Bar association, makes official announcement that the third an- nual meeting will be held in Meridian May 15 and requests all judges and chan cellors to adjourn their courts for that week so as to allow attorneys to attend,
 The programme includes addresses of welcome by R. E. Wilbourne of Me ridian, response by W. H. Powell of Can ton, address by President c. II. Alexan- der of Canton, address by ex-Senator Spooner of Wisconsin and papers by sev- eral prominent lawyers of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
NEW HAMPSHIRE DELEGATES
 WILL BE CONSTRUCTED

Concord, N. H., April N.-Six of the eight members of the New Hampshire delegation to the republican national con- vention at Chicago were selected here to- day at the state and Second district conventions and the platform, which was identical in each case, contained a reso- lution to the effect that the real inter- ests of the party and of the personal candidate to be nominated at Chicago will best be served by tine omission of in- structions, specific or implied. in the form of resolutions of preferences"
 The platform also favored an early re- vision of the tariff and indorsed President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
AMBASSADOR BRYCE IS BILLED
 ID MAKE ADDRESS IN MEMPHIS

Memphis, April 21.-Night trains brought in large numbers of delegates to the con- ference for education in the south which opens tomorrow. Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain will reach the city Thurs day
 Dr. B. J. Baldwin, secretary of the conference, reached the city tonight and took active charge of the opening session. He will preside at the discussion on Com pulsory Education" held to be one of the important features of the meeting. Former ambassador to Japan, Gen. Luke E. Wright will be the first speaker of the first session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
FEDERAL GRAND JURY WILL
 PROBE WRAPPING PAPER TRUST

New York, April 21.-It became known today that a federal grand jury is about to begin an investigation of several Of the largest concerns manufacturing Ma nila wrapping paper in this state. The purpose of the inquiry is to ascertain whether or not the manufacturers are conducting their business under an agree ment in restraint of trade and in violation of the Sherman antitrust law. The of- ficers of some of the manufacturers who are not affiliated with the International Paper company have been supoenaed to appear before the federal grand jury in this city tomorrow. This investigation is believed to have no connection with the governments inquiry into the affairs of the so-ealled paper trust, and it is under stood does not involve those companies which make speciality of the manufac
 ture of white paper for newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Hoods SarsapariIIa a The One Spring Medicine
BLO0D-PURIFIER AND APPETITE-GIvER

Loss of appetite indication Your digestive want to work
 Then the Blood not being we'll supplied loses vitality strength and debility languor that tired feeling,
 Hoods Saaparla supplies the condition re- stores healthy appetite tones the stomach aids dges food and makes eating the pleasure it should
 Now the time to take Hoods Sarsapa Medicine
 Under the Pure Food and Drugs Law Hoods Sarsapl to conform sentiment It perfectly afe, genuine reliable today
 100 Doses One Dollar. Sold by druggists everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
"BUCH" ARRESTED.
Man Claimed He was Flim-faned on
 Train Coming to Birmingham.

Detective Baker arrested Lewis Dal- ton. young white man, yesterday morning on A charge of swindling Dalton, who is butcher boy on one of the trains running into Birming- ham, is alleged to have Him Hammer J. H. Pullan of Fairplace, $. C., using some short change scheme. Pullan discovered that he had been victimized just as the train was pulling into the city. and Dalton jumped off the train before 1t ran into the depot. The police department was notified of the affair and Detective Baker went out and effected Dalton's arrest.
 Dalton was tried in the police court yesterday afternoon and was fined $9o and 1S0 days for the offense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
North Birmingham. April 9l, 1908.
Howard commencement Week.

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald:r
 In addition to the Reclamation contests and other features of commencement week at Howard college, in which the students take leading parts, due notice of which will be given. the baccalaureate sermon will be Breached on Sunday morn- ing. May 24. by the Rev. Dr. Preston Blake. pastor- of the Southside Baptist church. Birmingham; the sermon on the evening of the 24th by the Rev. w. NJ. Anderson of Dothan, and the commence ment address will be delivered by Hon. $. D. Weakey, formerly chief justice of Ala bama. Yours respectfully,
 A. P. MONTAGUE. Birmingham, April 2l. 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Convicted of Bribery.

St. Louis. April 21.-Ferdinand w. War ner, member of the house of delegates of St. Louis, was tonight convicted of bribery by a jury and sentenced to serve two years in the penitentiary, the mini mum sentence. Warner was convicted Of having accepted a bribe of $500,000 for his influence in passing an ordinance per- mitting the erection of a garage. Warner was released on 5000 bond pending action of motion for a new trial, and helped to reorganize the house of delegates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Saloon Keeper Shot Dead.

Memphis, April 21.-M. J. Shanley. a saloonkeeper of this city, was shot and instantly killed tonight by Detective Thomas Shea of the local police depart ment. Shanley, it is alleged, yesterday assaulted Free A. Fellows, a contractor of Chicago. and orders had been given to apprehend him. According to the state ment of Shea, when he arrested Shanley the latter made a demonstration as if to draw weapon and the shooting followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
LARNED AND WRENN
 WIN FIRST PRIZE

New York. April 2.-By winning thelr match in the doubles, William A, Larned, national champion. and George L. Wrenn, Jr., today assured themselves of the first prize in the round robin lawn tennis tournament on the court of the St. Nich- olas rink. They defeated Raymond D. Little and Theodore R. Pell by the score of 4-6, 6-2 6-3. and thereby have a record of two victories and no losses.
 The surprise of the days play was the defeat of the old national championship pair, Haleomb Ward and Beals C. Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
Fountain at Five Points.

To the Editor of The Age e-Ieraid:
 The suggestion to remove the park at Five Points and thus straighten out tie street and remove the danger incident to the street cars as well the numerous automobiles passing by there. is good one In removing it, however, it would be a pity to not at least leave fountain of some kind in the center, for there is no place in the neighborhoed where thirsty animal can get drink to quench US thirst
 Agitate it and see if such a watering place can not be placed there. Yours truly, J. l.. sROBERTSCN
 Birmingham. April 21. 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
De Sauan Is Summoned.

Paris. April 2.-In pursuance of charges made against Count Boni de Castellance in using forged documents in a recent case, Prince Helie de Sagan has received a summons to attend the palace of jus tice today to make dispositions before the examining magistrate in whose court the case was to be considered It is likely that the absence of the Prince will pro- tract the proceedings considerably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
CORTElYOU IS SPEAKER.
Secretary Addresses Business Men of
 Syracuse.

Syracuse, N. Y, April 21.-Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou was the guest of honor and the principal speaker at the banquet of the Syracuse chamber of commerce this evening, his subject being Government and Business"
 Nearly 300 business men of the city and invited friends surrounded the tables at the banquet and gave Secretary Cortelyou an enthusiastic reception
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22

Mobile April 2L-James Peterson. col ored. superintendent of carriers in the Mobile postoffice. and of county repub- liean executive and district committees, has resigned as a result of alleged per nielous political activity" after service of 2S years.