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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
MODEL ROAD WILL BE
 BUILT OUT OF " ILAM

A committee of citizens from Wylam and Ensley waited on the Board of Revenue yesterday morning with the result that four-mile stretch of fine road will be constructed beyond Wy lam in the immediate future. This is one of the big jobs which the new board proposes to make a model as well as 8 monument of It's term.
 It is on the Wylam- Warrior road between Wylam and the Elbow road and is now four miles of the rough l. est road in the county.
 The board ordered the county en- gineer to make surveys, draw the grad ing lines, and arrange specifications. Early In March the bids will be opened and the work will then be rushed just
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
STEEL PRICES ARE
 NOT TO BE CHANGED

New York. December s.-Material changes in prices are not expected to be made at the meeting of representa- tive steel manufacturers, which Is to be held here tomorrow at the call of Chair man E. H. Gary of the United States Steel corporation, nor is it considered in any degree likely that the delibera- tions of the manufacturers will be in- fiuenced by the chances of the down. ward revision of the tariff on steel. That something Is more than likely to be in the line of harmony, than Of price cutting, was the general opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
'POS7OFFICE BREAKS ALL
 RECORDS FOR 7 WO WEEKS

According to Assistant Postmaster J. T. Blakemore the stamp and newsps- per toll receipts for the first ten days of December at the local postoffice have averaged $14o0 a day, which IS a rec ord-breaker. Never before in the his tory of the office have ten days passed with such a high average.
 This means that by coincidence, all the big corporations and banks and or ganizations which use enormous sup plies of stamps, made their purchases at the same time.
 'It is a fact not well known" said MT. BIakemore, that this postoffice does less business during the holidays than any other times, far as net re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
New Ambassador Coming.

Berlin, December 9.-Count Von Berns dorm, the newly appointed ambassador of Germany to the United States, was re- ceived in audience today by Emperor Will liam and then had luncheon with his maj esty. The Emperor has given the Couhl a private message for President Roose- welt. The new ambassador, accompanied by his wife and daughter, will sail for New York on the steamer Amerika, De cemher IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
COM MMERCIAL CLUB
 MEETS TOMORROW

The Birmingham Commercial club will hold an important meeting tomorrow aft ernoon in the club rooms. Some of the most active committees of the organiza- tion have been burdened with unusual duties during the past month and all have important repors to make.
 The special committee on water headed by Rufus N. Rhodes will make partial report as will also the committee on location of industries. Frank Nelson's passing point committee and number of others.
 Matters of special significance are be- ing talked around by the members and some new move Is expected to be launched. A full attendance of members is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Morrison,s "Eaust.v

Rosabel Morrison, the beautiful and as the star In Faust" when it is presented at the Jefferson theatre to- morrow night and Saturday matinee and night, comes by her histrionic tal- ent naturally. Her father was Lewis Morrision, who made "Faust"-the old version-a household word all over the country. Her mother was an actress of beauty and ability and Rosabel is the eldest of three children. She re- ceived her dramatic training at the hands of her father and mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
70 PLANT PECAN TREES
 /N PARKS BY HUNDREDS

A letter has been received from J. F. Peterson, treasurer of the Alabama Pe- can Growers company, suggesting that Birmingham should have a nutting day like Philadelphia and offering to come to this city and give his services free of charge to assist in and manage the planting of trees. City Engineer M Mich olson indorses the idea and has written Mayor Ward suggesting that the city plant two or three hundred pecan trees during the next two months in Avondale, Behren's, Green Springs, Highland Ave nue and other parks. This suggestion is considered a good one and will be taken up immediately The trees would cost less than s1O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

The City Beautiful department has been overcome with jealousy since the discov- cry that Philadelphia and many other northern cities can have a "nutting day. for their children, when all the children are allowed to get the nuts which grow by thousands in the parks.
 Birmingham cannot have such a nut ting day because she hasn't any nut-grow- ing trees and the department thinks 1t fine time to start. The executive offi- cers have 1t under consideration and will probably immediately begin to make ar arrangements to plant plenty of trees in the various parks so that within five or six years Birminghams children can go nutting to their hearts content.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
DAVID J. FOX IS
 HEAD OF SHRINERS

David J. Fox was elected last night to head the Shriners for the coming year zamora Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine held its an- nual meeting for the election of officers last night in the Masonic temple, and after the election an--elaborate banquet was served ir the absement. The Shrin- CTS presented 16O-piece china set to re- tiring Potontate w. s. Scott
 Here are the officers elected, Illustrious potentate D J. Fox; chief rabban. c. A. Moffett; assistant rabban, F. B. Keiser; high priest and prophet. J. D. Matlock; oriental guide, James s. Vance; treasurer, T. O. Smith; recorder, c. J. Geohegan; trustees, N. l.. Mewhinney, W. J. Rush. ton, J. D. Matlock; representatives to the imperial council w s. Scott, D. J. Fox, M T. Str afford and E. J. Meyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

as fast as the weather will permit.
 The board, also. yesterday morning let the contract for a very important stretch of road, one of the few re- maining old macadam roads which have not yet been worked over. A bid of 50 cents cubic yard for laying chert was received, and just as soon as pos sible the unfinished mile on the road from Trussvi1le to Springville in the eastern part of the county will be put in perfect order. These are just a few of our branchings out" said 8 member of the board: You may ex- pect us to continue the good work all during our term and by the middle of next summer a half dozen other proJ- cots will be under full swing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

turns are concerned. Our average stamp receipts will fall off during the next two weeks because it is Christ mas, and the big buyers have laid in their supply to avoid the rush. While we will wait on ten times as many people at the window business will really be dull. After New Years, we will get back to normal and returns will pick up again.
 However, the office will be buster during the next two weeks than any other time in the year The mail handled this year promises to be larger than ever and we will not have a very large force, but will be able to get 1t out in good time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Valuable Jewely Recovered.

Richmond, Va, December 9.-The $10,- GOO worth of jewelry lost by Mrs. Sue Williams Buck of Richmond on a Pullman sleeper on the Atlantic Coast Line rail road recently has been recovered upon the confession of negro named Tucker, who was arrested on suspicion Tucker claims that he found the jewel case in Mrs. Bucks berth and held the jewels for reward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Old Color Sergeant Dead.

Boston, December 9.-William H. Car ney, who, as color sergeant of the Fifty fourth Massachusetts regiment in the Civil war, saved his flag at Fort wag- ner after he had been wounded died at the City hospital today of injuries re- ceived recently in an elevator accident. His was the negro regiment commanded by Col Robert Gould Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
OF ILLICIT
 STYLING SA YS LONG

There is not only a tendency, but an epidemic of Illicit stills" said Pope M. Long, United States marshal. They are becoming more numerous than dur ing the darkest old-time periods, and are openly violating the law. I at tribute this entirely to prohibition. Un- able to buy, the farmers are simply making liquor.
 Stills are springing up In all direc- tions, and are going in on large scale, some of them with gasoline en- zines. You will notice that some are also desperate in their resistance of the law"
 During the last few days number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

of stills have been raided and de- gomery returned to Birming gham yes- terday after a successful raid in Marion county where he caught three men dead to rights operating a big still ten miles from Guln. Several hundred gallons of beer and whisky were de- stroyed and the still burnt up. Sat- urday Deputies G. C. Willis and W. DeKalb county, capturing two men. Friday the Annlston officers destroyed two in Clay county. Dozens of others are spotted, and the deputies say they have their hands full.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Special Coffee Commission.

San Juan. December s.-The special commission composed of w. Mex. Jones and Prank Martinez, appointed by the coffee growers and merchants of Porto Rico for the purpose of appearing before the ways and means committee of the United States Congress in the interests of Porto Rican coffee industry sailed for New York today. At the conference of the coffee growers recently held at Ponce proposal to send memorial to the American Congress asking for a duty of six cents on foreign coffee was approved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
SOUTHERN CLUB NAMES
 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR

At tho annual meeting of the Southern club last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing 12 months
 President, T. H. Benners.
 Vice president J. Rivers Carter.
 Board of governors, B. M. Allen, A. de Valcourt, T. C. Thompson, E. Wilkinson and George Eustis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Reception for Pastor.

The members of the First Methodist church will this evening from until 10 O clock tender a reception to their new pastor and his wife, the Rev. and Mrs. l.. c. Branscomb. and to the new pre- siding elder of the Birmingham district, the Rev. F. P. Culver. All members of the church and the friends of the con- gragaktcn arc invited ts 1s present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

w. B. Leedy,' the retiring president, oc- cupied the chair and read his report for the year, showing the club to be in a most f1ourishing condition. The member sip is now BIO, being a gain of 40 within the l2 months past. MT. Leedy had served the club three years as vice president and two years as president He was not a candidate for reelection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
oId.fashioned' Hog-kilIinq.

The ladies of the Sunny Side Meth odist Episcopal church of Powderly will give an old-fashioned hog killing at the Odd Fellows hall, over Lacey's store, on Saturday, December 12. Din- ner will be served. The killing will begin at 2:30 D. m. The proceeds to be used for the benefit of the new church. Everybody cordially invited to , be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
corore.sman kitohln Resiqns.

Washington, December s.-Representa- tive W. W. Kitohin of North Carolina, Rovernor-elsct of his state, today for warded to Governor Glenn his resignation as representative from the Fifth North Carolina district, to take effect January 1. MT. Kitcffn win be insusurated gov ernor January I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 9.-Forecast for Alabama: Increasing cloudiness with showers Friday and in north portions Thursday; rising temperatures light south east winds.
 Mississippi Showers Thursday and Fri fday; moderate southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Increase In Naval Pay.

Washington, December 9--A ten per cent increase in the pay of all petty of ficers and enlisted men of the navy is provided for in bill introduced in tho House today by Representative Bates of Pennsylvania. It also provides that an increase of ten per cent be given them at the end of each four years service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
At the Biiou.

In the realm of magic Howard Thurs ton, at the Bijou this week, now stands alone. With an entirely new programme of illusions this year, the cost running into a large amount, he succeeds in send ences mystified and amused. . Thurston offers the only attraction of it's class now on the road since the retirement of kellar. Young, ambitious and sincere in his work at all times, Thurston is des- tined to occupy his own position in the hall of fame. There will be 8 matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight. Next week, "At Cripple Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

Empire Building. Desirable in location, exposure, construc- tion and design. Gan arrange partitions if space engaged. now. See plans at our office. Jemison R. E. & Ins. Go, Agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Davis Jury still Out.

Omaha, December 9.-The jury in the trial of Charles Edward Davis, charged with murdering of Dr. Frederick Rus tin, which began deliberations at [ o'clock tonight, was unable to reach a verdict up to midnight and was taken to the hotel for the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
senor Barrios Still Livina.

Washington, December 10-Senor Don Juan Barrios. minister of foreign affairs for Guatemala and minister to the United States on a special mission, who was se- riously injured in automobile accident Tuesday evening, near this city, Is re- garded this morning as entirely out of danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

Empire BailMng. Desirable in location, exposure, construc tion and design. Can arrange partitions if space engaged now. See plans at our office, Jen1ison R. '. 6 Ins. O.. Ageuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Printer Commits Suicide.

De Funiak Springs, Fla, December g. Frank E. Gibson. printer employed in one of the De B'uniak Springs printing of his throat with razor. No reason can be ascribed for the deed. Gibson's home was. in Bennettsville. s. C.. and he Is said to have had relatives in New Or leans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
At the Gayety.

After the regular performance of Around the Clock" tonight there will be wrestling match between Pat Durheld and J. K Cutrer, which should prove very Interesting to those that like the sport. Tomorrow night there will be fun galore, on which occasion the local amateurs will do some new tricks Man ager Hin of Around the Clock has ar ranged for 8 special train to take his company to New York. This organization will play Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Harvard Professor Dead.

Newport, R. l., December s.-Prof. Vol cott Gibbs, the senior member of the liar
 ward faculty, died at his home here to- day. aged s6. after a lingering Illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
PERSONAL

J. R. Pouncey, auditor of the Republic Iron and Steel company, has been absent several weeks, hunting in Blount county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Green UrAsrtssrrx Co.

E. T. Shaw | Son, undsrtaksra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
American Trust and Savings Bank

FIRST AND TWENTIETH BIRMINGHAM
 VI. CRAWFORD N. l.. R. CRAWFORD, Cashier Y. w. HAMILTON, osshien
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04

their colors, their odors the sounds, the sun
which Eliminates them almost dazzles me- the
odor suffocates me- the details catch hold or me
and prevent from seeing the ensemble SO
to seize II again am obliged to wait awhile.
Zola cared little for style for its own sake.
He adds: 'The written word often astonishes
me- IL had never seen it. find that 1t has
bizarre, ugly, ungraceful appearance he
had not, he tells his correspondent, good ear
for music Music left him cold. and IL was
only by process of reasoning that he had
come to like it. But he understood the rhythm
Of the phrase. which he composed by process
Of euphony, the secret Of which he had learned
in his boyhood by writing verses. Zola's cor
respondence reveals a nervous, ambitious
somewhat dreamy man. convinced of the hlgh
moral value of his work; but from the point OF
view of literary history and of his relations
with his great contemporaries it is a little dis
appointing. Z b-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04

you didn't you cannot claim knship with the
human race; il you did. probably you never
solved the great mystery, being prematureiy
discouraged by parental authority from con-
tfnuing your explorations in the interior Oh
timepieces. Then, long before you were Dig ana
independent enough to buy a lot OF CLOCKS Tor
dssecting. the mystery of then, dulled; ana no"
you carry a watch about in your pocket WITH
out ever having the faintest impulse TO come
to understanding with it.
Were you to read Mr. Cunynghame's book
describing and picturing all methods Of measur-
ing time, from primitive sundias down TO the
latest chronometer registering thousandths OF a
second your childhood's interest would be at
once revived and promptly satiated- Incident
ally a great many curious and useful -acts
would appear, some of them puzzling you not
a little. Mr.. Cunynghame is philosopher VINO
takes water clocks and hour glasses and pen
dulums texts for little talks on metaphysics
and science, just as a minister uses crocus or
rainstorm whereon to hang a moral Ere
you have finished his book you may discover
that there are things in common 5O-cent
alarm clock than are dreamed of in your phil
losophy The author introduces you to the
puzzles of space, time matter and motion, now
and then even daring 10 overawe you with
sphinxlike mathematical formula. In recon-
pense for the shudders caused by such flights
the broomsticks OF scientific witchcrart ne
teaches you how to make clock that VIII
boil eggs TO your taste as surely as the eggs
themselves are fresh Not the least interesting
paragraphs those in which the writer shows
how cIockmaking has gradually ceased TO be an
art and become a science losing in the trans
formation many charms that ought to be re-
gained. Mr.. Cunynghane writes not only with
obvious first hand knowledge of horology, but
with admirable lucidity. If you really want to
know how the wheels go round" he is worthy
of few hours attention.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
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1 COROT BRINGS s1o. 800.
Ton Price at Art Sale for "PHle
R4rray," His Painting.

From the final sale Of the Edward Braudus col
lection OF ancient and modern paintings, held az
the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries last night. ssl-sSO
was realized which brought the total for the three
nights sales TO s127-s21-
The attendance was larger than on either Of the
previous evenings and the record price for the
sale was reached when P. BurnhaE1- acting for a
customer bid s12.50O for a painting by Coror
entitled Vile d'Avray." The next highest price
s5.s50-was pad by E O'Reily agent, for Frlts
ThauIow's Winter Scene Near Copenhagen
Among other paintings were
Painting buyer Prics-
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Portrait OF a Woman Albert cup J l. McCab=-- 10
Lady Grey. Antonis Moro Van Dashorsti a..
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Road Picarte, Charles FRANCOIS DauhlsnsF -
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4 Rectal il the salon of Madame Retane Gaston No..
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Lusan Elizabeth Nicholas HNard- J. Aiteaeil -
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