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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
MOONSHINERS ARE
RELEASED ON BOND
JIM AND WILL FLOYD, HOWEVER,
ARE STILL HELD IN ADMISSION
JAIL-JIM UNDERGoES OPERA
TION WITH SMILING FACE.

Admission, December 1.-(Special )-Com-
missioner George B. Randolph yesterday
evening released under temporary bonds
of $500 each Henry, Joe and VIII Allen,
members of the alleged band OF Gle
burne county moonshiners, who were
landed in the Calhoun county jail last
Saturday night under charges of impeding
United States officers in the discharge of
their duty. Their trials are set for De-
cember 10. Bob Allen. charged with Illicit
dstilling, who was given a hearing Sat
urday night, was also released on $500
bond.
Jim Floyd, alleged leader of the band.
and his brother. Will Floyd, are still in
jail VIII Floyd has not applied for bail
as he probably fears the city authorities
would arrest him and force him TO COM
plete a sentence on the city streets for
carrying concealed weapons and to prob
ably serve additional time for completely
in a wholesale Jail delivery should he be
released.
Jim Floyd was taken to a local hos
pital yesterday afternoon and one of the
bullets which had lodged in his legs was
removed Another one is located in the
right leg near the ankle, but DR.. E. K.
Moon, who participated in the operation,
saws that this one will not be extracted
unless it gives serious trouble. All tne
wounds are serious, but Dr. Moon says
the prisoner will not likely lose either
of his legs unless complications arise.
Floyd refused to take an opiate, and
only a local anesthetic was administered
to alleviate the pain of the operation,
which the prisoner endured with the same
stoical indifference which has character
lied his demeanor since he was captured.
DR.. Moon says he even laughed and began
a discussion of turkey hunting as the bull
let was shown him after being extracted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
HOTEL SHARP ARRESTED.
Man Held at Washington Probably
Operated In Alabama.

Admission, December 1.-tSpecial 1T is
believed that the man who succeeded in
defrauding the Alabama hotel out of SIS
some months ago is under arrest in
washington. Under the names of Stark.
Hoyle, Latshaw and many others he has
been travelling over the country swindling
hotel people. He operated here under the
name of Stark.
He was captured some months ago in
Dallas, Tex, and was being carried to
Chattanooga to stand trial for defrauding
the Hotel Patten, when he escaped from
Clerk Annis who had him in charge. at
Memphis. Nothing more was heard from
him until his arrest in Washington.
Washington detectives believe they have
captured one of the cleverest forgers and
confidence men in the United Stats in
Latshaw who was picked up at the union
station as he was boarding a train for
Cumberland, Md.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
ALABAMA MASONS
ARE IN SESSION
Widows and Orphans Home Is
to Be Located
MAY BE DECIDED TODAY
Birmingham, Mobile and Montevaflo
Are Bidding for Institution-Royal
Arch Chapter Elects Officers.
The Home Committee.
MAY BE DECIDED TODAY

Montgomery, December 1.-(Special. I'm
the session of the Alabama grand lodge
of Masons. which began here this after
noon, the main question is going to be
the location of a home for widows and
orphans of Masons. Birmingham, Mobile
and Montevallo are bidding for the To-
cation, with the prospects favoring Mon
tevallo. The members have been assessed
90 cents apiece, which will be made into
an additional fund to that given by the
people
1t is estimated tonight that there are
1000 Masons in the city to attend the
grand lodge. including some of the most
important In the state. Grand Master II.
S. d. Mallory presides, assisted by the
minor officers. All of the minor work
was gotten out of the way Monday and
Tuesday, so that the grand lodge would
have free sweep to take care of its bus
mess. The committee on home is expect
ed to report some time Wednesday.
The Royal Arch chapter met this morn
ing and elected the following officers:
Robert W. Sutherland, grand high
priest; John B. Christian, deputy grand
high priest; William E. Bingham, grand
kind; L. H. Montgomery, grand scribe;
William II. Dingley, grand treasurer;
George A. Beauchamp, grand secretary;
Stewart Mcqueen, grand chaplain; John
B. Lyons, grand captain; Albert E. Pace,
grand principal sojourner; Norman Gum.
grand royal arch captain; William NJ.
Ransom, grand master of third vail; ]. H.
Mccormick, grand master of second vail;
William J. Mcleod, grand master of first
vail; William H. Tice, grand sentinel.
The home committee is made up as
follows: Ben NJ. Jacobs, Brming CHAM,
chairman; Albert ID. Bloch Mobile;
George A. Beauchamp, Montgomery; Will
liam M. Bass. OpelilSa; Walter H. Trim
by, Selma; DIR. NJ. c. Thomas, Belle FL
LEM DIR. Robert j. Redden, p. G. NJ, Sui
ligent; FL. G. Ernest, Admission; Leroy C.
Sugg, Huntsville; James A. Bilbro, P. G.
M, Gadsden; Laurence G. Leadbetter,
Birmingham. Committee-at-large, IL. S.
ID. Mallory, grand master, Selma; Daniel
A. Greene, Birmingham: Kinds Peevey,
Birmingham; Colman Blach, Birming-
ham. w. S. Scott of Birmingham is Sec
rotary and Colman Blach of Birmingham
is treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
NEGRO CONGRESS
ON TUBERCULOSIS

Tuskegee, December 1.-(Special. "A
''health exhibition" the first ever de-
voted wholly to the welfare of negroes,
will be held here beginning Monday, De-
cember a. and concluding Saturday, De-
eember 49, The National Association for
the Study of Prevention of tuberculosis
will send its travelling exhibit, known as
the American tuberculosis exhibition. An
extensive programme of illustrated adj
dresses, platform meetings and confer
ences, will be conducted by a strong local
committee under the direction of an adj
visory board including representative
colored men and women in all parts of the
country.
Without undue elaboration the pro-
gramme will be along the lines of the re-
cent international congress tubercu-
losis at Washington. Practically negro
congress ON tuberculosis or consumption
will be held for the study and prevention
of that dread disease In addition to the
medical sessions the programme will give
particular attention to the general topics
discussed at washington as they relate to
the colored race. Meetings will be held
for ministers. teachers and physicians,
and for representatives of the Colored
Young Mems Christian association, Col
ored Young Womens Christian associa-
ton, colored women's clubs, Negro Bust
ness league, school Improvement associa-
lions, etc. Popular stereoptcon talks will
be given for the people generally and for
the school children.
The general advisory board represents
the influential men and women of the race
in many states. Strong local committees
will be made to secure delegates and in
dividual visitors from many cities.
Churches, societies. schools and colleges
are urged to send delegates. Detailed pro-
grammes will be announced soon. The
American tuberculosis exhibition which
has been shown in three countries will be
displayed in commodious quarters on the
grounds of Tuskegee institute.
"health week. is announced to be-
gin Sunday, December 10, on which day it
is requested that all colored churches,
Sunday schools and young peoples meet
ings everywhere will give special atten-
ton to the gospel of good health and
right living" During the week it is
hoped that local societies and clubs of
colored people throughout the country
will hold at least one meeting to discuss
tuberculosis or consumption and how to
keep well. Every one who is Interested
and will help in any fashion as well as
those expecting to be present, are urged
to correspond with DR.. John A. Kenney
secretary local committee Tuskegee in
stitute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
"A MAN MAY
EAT ANY MEAL
And Digest 1t Easily If He Will But
Try.
FREE DIGESTIVE TABLETS.

Don't be afraid of your meals The
reason you have dyspepsia is that some
thing is lacking in your digestive APP
paratus necessary to the stomachs work.
perfect stomach loves to work. Per-
feet digestion is not afraid of any meal
and benefits by its consumption of food
the whole machine of man.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets make easy
the work of Digestion because they
combine active fruit and vegetable es-
sences which are needed by the stomach
These essences are so powerful they
digest food without aid from the stoma CHI
They have done this with a meal encased
in a glass tube.
We will send a trial package to any one
free for his name and address,
Eat what you will or when you will
then take a Stuart Dyspepsia Tablet
and see how you will digest that meal
In short time your stomach will have
a natural supply of gastric juices and
your whole system will be able to take
care of digestion easily.
Ask any druggist about Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets. His answer will tell more
than we can say. Ask him how they sell
If you want to buy them give him soc
But if you want to test them write us
and you will receive a trial package by
mail without cost. Address r. A. Stuart
Co.. $50 Stuart Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
OFFICER ELECTED.
AlbertviIle Company viii Support
Colonel McKleroy.

Albertville, December Especial Com
pany F of the Third regiment of infantry,
A. n. G.. held an election Friday night
at which B. o. Moody was elected second
lieutenant TO fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Lieut.. w. T. Clemons
At this meeting Capt ]. C. Coleman
read to the company a letter from Colonel
McKleroy, asking their support, and the
company to a man pledged their support
to Colonel McKleroy.
The officers and men of Company F
feel that the controversy between Maj.
W. H. Long and the Third regiment is
all uncalled for and will support Colonel
McKleroy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
The Alabama Woodman.

Florence, December Especial. THE
Alabama Woodman,' a monthly journal
devoted, as it states at its masthead, Ito
the cause of Woodcraft in Alabama"
made its first appearance today. The
paper is edited by John A. Pruitt, head
clerk of the local camp, and state COM
mander of the Boys of Woodcraft, and
published in Florence 1t is 9x12 inches
and exceedingly neat in appearance, and
the front page shows handsome likeness
of Joseph Cullen Root, the founder OF
Woodcraft
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Paving Contract Awarded.

Tuscaloosa, December Especial THE
board of mayor and aldermen held re-
cessed meeting yesterday afternoon and
awarded the contract for several miles
of sidewalk paving to be done Immediate
ly The bid went to the Tuscaloosa Con-
crete company its bid being S7ls cents
per yard paving and Is cents per cubic
yard for grading Under the winning
bid the cost of the work will be $665S Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
i w Green Dies.

Admission, December 1.-(Special)- w.
Green, an ex-Confederate soldier and a
respected citizen, who died at his home
near Jacksonville Monday afternoon, was
inferred this afternoon at Union ceme-
terry The deceased leaves a wife and
nine children
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
w. Harmon Dies.

Admission. December 1-(Special. W.
Harmon, father of J. w. Harmon of this
city, died at his home at Ironaton Sun
day night. The funeral was held at
Ironaton yesterday afternoon Mr. Har-
mon was about Il years old. He was one
of Talladegas highly respected citizens
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
CARRIER RULES ON
TAX ASSESSMENTS
State Tax Commission Takes
the Precedence
LOSS FROM FOREST FIRES
Commissioner Wallace Is Worried
Over Great Destruction In Ala
bama-Another New State
Rifle Range.
LOSS FROM FOREST FIRES

Montgomery, December 1.-(Speeial.)-I
a ruling made for the state auditor. At
torney General A. NJ CARRIER has held
that where there are property assess
ments made by the state tax commission
and other persons or organizations, that
of the tax commission takes precedence.
1t was shown by Tax Collector Goodlett
of Calhoun county that there had been
three assessments of the county prop
erty, one by the assessor, a second by the
tax commissioner and third by the
county commissioners. He was up in
the air and begged for advice.
Among other things Attorney General
CARRIER said: Il think the state tax com
mission had the authority to set aside
the assessment of the tax assessor and
reassess this property, and that such ac-
ton by it was within the powers dele
gated to it under subdivision 10 of Sec
ton 1898 of the political code. And under
Section 2233 of the political code such
assessment of the tax commission is con-
elusive upon the tax collector and the
board of county commissioners of Cal
houn county"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Corn Whistles

GRASSY -Unadulter-
ated. Very old. No better Corn
Whiskey made. 6 full quarts, $500;
12 full quarts, $3.50.
GRASSY VALLEY"-White, 100
proof, straight Corn Whiskey. We
are the only distillers selling 100
proof corn at $3.50 per gallon, two
gallons, SAYS, delivered. Shipments
in jugs. Smallest shipment one gallon.
Blended Whistles
ar. II. G. CLUB"-A perfect blend
of old Kentucky Whistles. 1t has
that rich oily appearance. We consci-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02

Win Regard to Our Brands
GENERAL have told us that it was confusing to
order unless an explanation of each brand made.
Some prefer a ye-blend-Bourbon, Tennessee
or Corn Whiskey.
If you will notice we have explained the character
of each whiskey offer We do not sell any whskey
that will not give an abundance of satisfaction.
With one exception, six full quarts is the smallest
shipment made-we do not assort This reduces the
of handling packing and carriage charges, enabling
to offer Six quarts about the price we would get
for four
Do not let our low prices prejudice you. They
are wholesale and you buy direct.
Our ,vhskies always the
EXPRESS PREPAID --- Shipment made in wooden boxes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02

BoffIed-isl- Bond Whistles
Following brands bottled by the
Government, whose stamp guarantees
age, purity and strength.
CONCORD PURE RYE, 100
proof, 8 full quarts, $3.50; IL full
quarts, SLIGO.
CONCORD BOURBON, 100 proof.
6 full quarts, $3.50; IL full quarts,
$1,000.
CLARKE'S PURE RYE, 100
proof, 8 full quarts, $6.25; IL full
quarts, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
EXPRESS PREPAID 80 Shipment made in wooden boxes

entiously say there is no better whis-
key. 6 full quarts, S5.75; IL full
quarts, $11.00.
GATES s8"-A true blend of
Kentucky Whistles. A good honest
whiskey. VIII give entire satisfac-
ton. 6 full quarts, $500; 12 full
quarts, $3.50.
Tennessee WhiSkey
"FREESTONE" = Unadulterated,
straight Tennessee Whiskey. Cur
teaching process makes this whiskey
distinctive. None better Very old.
6 full quarts, $500; IL full quarts,
$1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Destructive Fires.

John Fl. Wallace, Jr., state game and
fish commissioner, bemoans that while
Alabama has done more than many
states for the protection of forests, it
has made such meagre provision that he
is not able to lend aid to the people
where fires are consuming much valuable
timber and underground. Reports from
Cleburne, Clay and Talladega counties
to Mr.. Wallace are to the effect that
losses from fires now raging will be very
heavy, and he has had to write that
there is no aid he can give.
The Alabama laws provide that county
boards of revenue may set aside as
much as $3.50 a year for game and forest
wardens. Where this is done the forests
can be given protection by the wardens
who will have enough pay to look after
them to a certain extent at least. In
counties where this money is not given
there Is no way to render aid, though
the state officers would ever SO much
like to be able to do So National For
ester j. Fl. Foster, before he left for
Washington few days ago. and after
he lad had look over the Alabama for
ests, said that the state was losing great
values in trees and timber by the fires
which 1t was impossible with the present
laws to prevent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Tennessee WhiSkey
Blended Whistles

Our whskies do contain one drop of spirits othe
injurious substances They of delightful flavor high
food properties and medicinal virtues
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Money for Temple.

The first payment on the lot for a
Pythian temple of the state, to be To-
Gated in Montgomery, was made Tues
day, the property heretofore selected
coming into the possession of the tenn
pie committee. 1t is not anticipated
that any work will be done before the
next meeting of the grand lodge, as
it will take number of new rulings
to give authority to begin the work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Fertilizer Returns.

The receipts for registration of fer
tilizer brands in the office of the state
commissioner of agriculture are run
ming to large figures. Commissioner
Wilkinson estimates that with all the
companies in and on the way the cash
will exceed in two months that of all
the other ten months of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Mobile Depot Cases.

The petition of citizens to have the
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City road
enter the union depot at Mobile will
come up at the January meeting of
the railroad commission. 1t was set for
next Monday, but, by request carried
forward month. At the same time it
Is expected that the case of like kind
against the Louisville and Nashville
may have reached a state of being
heard
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
News of the Capitol.

The railroad franchise tax cases, APP
pealed from the city court of Mont
gomery, will be submitted to the SUI
preme court on December Is, the first
day of the month for submission.
The counting of the vote for lieuten-
ant colonel of the Third regiment will
be taken up Saturday, December -.
Secretary Dave of the Montgomery
Commercial club, who Is the chairman
of the arrangements committee of the
Southern Commercial congress to be
held December and s In Washington
says that the music Will be furnished
by the marine band.
Richmond planet., 1908-02-22
\ WELCOME AT LIMA.
Torpedo FIOtilIa Made Dangerous
Rum TO TaIcnhuano In safety.

Torpedo FIOtIIIa Made Dangerous
Run 10 TaIcnhuano In safety.
klMA. Peru. Feb. 19.-The American
fleet. which is steaming up the west
coast OF South America, is expected to
arrive at Callao tomorrow, and the
government has ordered that Rear Ad-
miral Evans lie rendered the honOrs or
a vice admiral. The cruiser COronel
BolOgnesi left CallaO Saturday night TO
meet the fleet and escort 1t into that
port.
Everything is in readiness at Lima
and CallaO for a glorious welcome to
the American visitors.
on Friday Admiral Evans, If his
health permits, and his staff viii visit
the president OF the republic, and the
visit viii be returned on board the
Connecticut. A bullhght has been fix
ed for Monday. at which IL is expected
nearly all the officers and at least 5000
OF the sailors will have an opportunity
TO see the sport OF the country.
The torpedo fiotiila is at Talcahuano,
taking in all about six and a half days
for the passage from Punta Arenas
through the Magellan strait, Smyth
channel and the inner channels to that
port
Richmond planet., 1908-02-22

Gov. Blacks Spcech-The Outlook.
To the Editor Of The PLANET.
Sir:
1t is evident that the next Repub-
lican Convention and the campaign
that follows viii prove the warmest
in sentiment. if not the greatest po-
litical contest in American history.
President Roosevelt If not working
for himself is surely fighting hard
for his candidate, the Hon. William
H Taft. And in this fight for party
supremacy both are using every en-
deavOr TO relegate to private life Sen.
J. b. Foraker. OhiO's ablest states
man and greatest lawyer.
The speech here Of Ex-Governor
Black OF New York at the Home Mar
ket Club on Lincoln's birthday was
bitter against the government az
Washington but in favor OF Govern
or Hughes from start 20 finish. The
speech Of the able New York Lawyer
carried everything but comfort and
consolation 10 the camp OF the
Roosevelt and Taft forces.
The Boston Herald. a leading daily
and one that supported the Presi-
dent when he without trial or due
consideration discharged without
honor from the military service of
the United States 167 faithful coll
ored men. said editorially "Mr.
Black went too far when he called
the doctrines OF the present admin
istration dangerous and socialistic
and un-American." The distinguish
ed New YORK lawyer is severely crit
iCised by the Roosevelt and the Taft S
papers. because the language ne
usd in his Home Market Club speech
was far different 10 that he employed
when he nominated Mr.. Roosevelt
for President four years ago But
then Mr.. Black like the writer, the
Editor OF The PLANET and no doubt
many others VINO are disappointed
i'm the administration OF the mighty
American ruler az Washington, ID. G..
whose voice seems supreme I'm all
things whether right or wrong.
We. OF the Negro race entertained
high hopes when he was nominated
and held him I'm high estimation when
the vast majority chose him Presi-
dent OF this great country-the legal
and business world of the Caucasian
people no doubt shared this same
spirit. but many of them to-day can
sympathize with the Negro whose
hopes are blasted by this great SUI
preme ruler az the White House.
But let as take courage for Fora
ker lives and is held I'm high favor
and Gov. Hughes is decidedly prom
inent I'm New York and the colorei
people. those OF voting age are still
displeased over the unjust discharge
OF the faithful colored companies and
will not vote for President ROose-
welt nor any of his people despite
, the Anderson's dinner 20 hold then
otherwise.
ROBERT W. CARTER
Brookline, Mass, Feb. L, 1908.