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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
MORE COMMITTEES
 NAMED BY CAMP
Sons of Veterans Go Over Plans For Assisting In Entertainment of
 the Veterans.

Camp Henry D. Clayton, Sons of Con- federate Veterans held a very interesting meeting yesterday afternoon in the rooms of the Commercial club. The following new members were clecetd: James T.. Dunlap, the Rev. John S. Chadwick, R. ". Allgood, John H. Rountree, B. F. Eborn, George shirling, w. E. Webb, R. D. John- ston, Jr., John T. Yeatman, Alvin M. Douglas, Wallace Wilson, Eugene c. Ellis. w. C. Griggs, William Blocker, Peter Turney W. A. Watt, J. c. Hcsterly, A. J. Arrant, w. E. Pound, Nj. L. Folk, Hugh Martin, William Huey, T. M. oney Tracy Lay, Everett Meade.
 The committee on sponsor and maids, L. J. Haley, Jr., chairman, requested fur ther time, and they were given until Sum day, April 19, when the selection will be made.
 Chairman c. P Jones from the commit tee on the selection of speaker for tine convention of United Sons of Confederate Veterans was granted further time. Chairman Byron Dozier from the com mittee on camp flag submitted the fol- lowing design, which was adopted: The Alabama state flag with a federal flag center. In the four triangles formed by the bars of the state flag reproduce ton in miniature of the four different flags of the Confederacy. The streamers are to bear the name of Camp Clayton. Maj. John D. Elliott and Percy Clark were added to the committee to have the flag made. It is the purpose of the camp to arrange flag evening, when the colors are ready to be unfured. at
 Hill Ferguson, a special committee of one reported from the conference held with the executive committee Of the re- union of United Confederate Veterans, that the ball to be given in honor of the Veterans Sons Of Confederate Veterans and sponsors will be under the auspices of Camp Clayton, which, he stated, would have full control and direction of the ball. On motion the following committed to have charge of the ball was pamed: Hill Ferguson, chairman; John T. Yeat- man, vice chairman: J. A, Rountree, Sterl- ing Wood, Byron Dozier. T. M Oney, c. P. Jones and w. D. Nesbtt.
 The following committee was named to cooperate with Camp Hardee and the Jeffersonq County Medical society in the entertainment of the surgeons of the army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
RESULT IS UNDECIDED.
PehnsyIvania's Complexion Is Not Vet
 Determined.

Philadelphia, April 12.-Many of the con- tests in yesterdays primary election re- mained undecided at midnight and the result in some instances will not be known for several days.
 While neither figures on the results nor names>of the successful candidates for the democratic delegates are obtainable to- night, 1t is practically certain that the Bryan forces have suffered an almost complete defeat in Western Pennsylvania In Allegheny county tbe returns so far as tabulated indicate that they have not won a single delegate, either to the na- tional convention or to the state conven- tion. The party organization led by Col. J. M. Guffey opposed instructing delegates to the Denver convention while the fight for instructed delegates was made by the Bryan Democratic league.
 Little attention however, has been paid to any of the figures in the democratic contests and no comprehe nsible statement regarding them will be possible before the official count Is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
7185 ATTENDED
 SUNDAY SCHOOL
 HERE YESTERDAY The Age-HeraId Takes Census Which Makes Fine Shew-
 ing for the City
METHODIST CHURCHES IN
 LEAD WITH 2122 TOTAL
St. Paul's Catholic Had the Largest Attendance of Any Single Church, With 5o5--Results of Poll
 in Full.

Over 1000 persons attended the Sunday school services held in the various churches in Greater Birmingham yes- terday. According to a census taken by The Age-Herald the exact figures are 71S5, which only includes the churches in what will be Greater Birmingham proper Ensley and Bessemer are not. Included in the list
 The Methodist denomination boiled the largest number with a total attendance of 2122 to it's credit, while the Baptist churches came second with 1908. St. Paul's Catholic church had the largest attendance of any single church, 505 per sons being present at the Sunday school there yesterday. The Ruhama Baptist church of East Lake came second, with 4S6 leading the Protestant churches, with the Southside Baptist following close be- hind with an attendance of ASA.
 Yesterday was a beautiful day with a slight tinge of coolness in the atmos- phere, and the attendance is believed to be a good indication of the average at- tendance on the Sunday school services. With two or three exceptions the figures given below are the exact attendance. those estimated being designated by a star.
 Birmingham is rapidly asserting the fact that it is a city of churches. Dur ing the latter part of February The Age- Herald took a census of the total at- tendance at both the morning and even ing church services in Greater Birming- ham, which showed 25,00O persons in at- tendance, which is considered a good showing. The Sunday school attendance is in accord with this. Three-fourths of the attendance at Sunday school is con sidered a good estimate of the number of children under 15 years of age in the Sunday school At this rate it will be seen that fully 5000 children under this age were having the meaning of the Scriptures instilled into them yesterday Following the adage that training in childhood sticks through old age, it will be seen that Birmingham has a genera tion coming on that is being trained in the right way.
 The attendance on the various Sunday schools was as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
BLAKE BROUGHT BACK.
Deputy Brings Negro Wanted Here On
 Grand Larceny Charge.

Deputy Sheriff Lee Higdon returned from Chattanooga last night with Rob- ert Blake, the negro who was arrested there several days ago on instructions from Birmingham. A charge of grand larceny is docketed against the negro.
 A writ of habeas corpus was sworn out by the negro in Chattanooga, but service of the same was avoided by keeping him in a hotel all night Under the Tennessee law it was necessary for the prisoner to remain in that state 24 hours after the arrival of Deputy Higdon in Chattanooga. Learning that writ of habeas corpus was being sued out. the negro was removed from the jail to a hotel, where Higdon kept watch on him all night. Just before train-time he was slipped out of the hotel and to the depot where the train to Birmingham was boarded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Crew Brought Ashore.

Dunkirk. N. r., April 2.--The crew of the fishing tug Banks, which has been caught In the ice jam out in Lake Erie since Friday morning, were all brought ashore today. They tell a narrowing story of battle for life aboard the tug with a crippled wheel and hole stove In her side. The tugs Des Mond and Viola are still fast in the ice. Relief parties went over the ice to them today with food The fires have been drawn and the men will have coal enough to keep warm several days Unless a heavy wind moves the ice the imprisoned tugs may not be released for another day. Crews are aboard of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Recapitulation.
ROBBERY COMES TO LIGHT.
Two Men Are Arrested and It Is Said
 They Confess.

New York, April 12.-A s7500 diamond and money robbery which was committed at the Hotel Martinique about & year ago, came to light today when two men were arraigned in court charged with the theft. The prisoners gave the names of William Singreen of this city and Max Willis of Los Angeles, both em- ployed as clerks in the hotel at the time of the robbery. They were held in s2OoC bail each for further examination.
 The jewels, belonging, to Mrs. Ellery Anderson. and valued at SSO00, disappear ed from the hotel shortly after a shortage of $4OOO was discovered in the hotel books Willis and singreep resigned about the time the losses were discovered and wher Willis was recently arrested in Los An geles the police here took Singreen into custody. The police allege that con. fession has been made s, ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH
 THE CONNECTS NEXT YEAR?

poration does not use hardly any con viets on it's other property and that it makes practice of hiring convict labor only when forced to combat union labor.
 This new corporation having recently acquired the Tennessee companys prop erty, it is believed that it will have no use for the conviets
 If this be the case the county would be forced to use the convicts on the roads, and with such in view it has been suggested by a prominent man that the convict question be finally settled by im- mediately withdrawing 50 abe-bodied men from the mines and using them on the proposed tunnel through Red noun tain. He suggests that 50 free laborers be worked on one side of the mountain and the convicts on the other. thus test ing their ability to work, and the com parative cost. It is known that mem- Der of the board favors such a plan and if the right of way is secured the work may be started within few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13

and navy at the reunion: Percy Clark, chairman; M. V. Joseph, Forney John ston, Dr. w. P. McAdory, Dr. ". S. Rountree, Dr. John D. s. Davis, Nicholas Dozier, the Rev. J. W. Stagg, H. B. Aber- nathy, George Tarrant, E. A. Thompson, Sid Booker J. H. Conley, Carl Brown, Lee Cowart, B. H. Cooper, Albert Sidney Hart and Faulkner Luckie.
 The following committee was appointed on the floral parade to be given under the auspices of the camp on the after noon of June 10: Henry E. Gray. chair man: Hugh Martin, vice chairman; J. D. Elliott Tracey Lay, Lorenzo Luckie, Rufus N Rhodes, Robert D. Johnson, Jr.
 The camp decided to tender an automo- bile ride to the Daughters of the Con federacy who meet here on the afternoon of May 15. The following committee was appointed to conduct the same: A. A. Gambill. chairman; Henry B. Gray, Ben F. Barbour, Dr. George W. Reese, W. D. Nesbitt, Richard F. Johnston and Charles Fell.
 A committee on music, to be appoint ed, John w. Newborn, chairman. will have charge of the musical feature for Camp Clayton for the reunion.
 Committees consisting of the following gentlemen, to be known as the escort committees were named to meet the vet erans Sons of Veterans and sponsors and maids at the railroad stations to welcome
 
 Martin, Jr., Victor Smith, Rufus c. Smith, J. H. Conley, C. c. Bates, William Polk, w. D. Hay, R. N. Rhodes, Herbert Stamps, A. A. Gambill J. D. Elliott, J. c. Hesterley, w. c. Griggs, Claud Hogan, L. P. Hill, R. H. Eggleston,' Charles E. Rice, 1T. P. Burrus, J. A. Chandler, Flu gene Ellis, B. F. Eborn James T. Dun lap, R. V. Allgood, John H. Rountrec Wallace w. Wilson, Hill Lea and J. B. Luckie, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Boston Bellies.

The Gayety will offer for it's last week. commencing today "stlnee, "Tne wanderer from NowhetS, VI presented by the Boston Belles'' company, dis tlnct success in these days of musical farce comedy The piece has a story that is well told, the comedy is of an order to refresh and the muscal numbers, of which there are 15, are entirely new, and are so exquisitely costumed that they are certain of corn- mendation. MT. Edgar Bixley, in the title role of "The Wanderer from No where is happily placed and is re- reating his former successes. It is a question if there is any show present ing so many new and original features as are the Boston Belles." The scen,c and electrical features are also en- titled to consideration. There are 40 artists appearing in the production. Matinees daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
ENDORSES SEWER BONDS.
Trades Council Instructs Committees
 To Recommend It's Passage.

The Birmingham Trades Council has instructed the committees from the vari- ous organizations represented in the coun- eil to recommend the proposed sewer bond l1sue, for which an election will be held on May 4, to their respective bodies.
 Enthusiasm in the coming election is rapidly spreading, and this fact, together with the indorsement of the Commercial club, Trades Council, Birmingham Real Estate association and other representa- tive bodies, which is assuerd, is expected to carr. much weight in favor of the proposed sewer construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13

Chief of Police Whitfield of Pratt City ran into one of the healthiest blind tigers yesterday afternoon that has been round- ed up since prohibition came upon Jefer- son county. The lair of the husky feline was at Ida station, on the North Ensley car line, and the keeper an Italian with a name that would stump an English spelling person.
 The man with the funny name is the proprietor of soft drink establishment at Ida station. and the rushing business be- ing transacted by him yesterday after noon set the germ of suspicion working in Chief Whitfield's head. The suspicion developed into an investigation, the result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Faces Big Shst Gun M His
 Raid Or Busy Blind Tiger

Deputy Sheriff w. c. Fritz of Adams lishment of Turner Bros, at that place yesterday afternoon and spotted to his full satisfaction what is generally known as blind tiger. Just as he stepped into the door he also spotted the hollow ends of double -barreled shotgun, and being unarrned, obeyed the command given him and backed out the way he had come in.
 Having been repulsed he went in search of a weapon and other endorsements. Securing a weapon and the services of another man he rushed the tiger again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Bryan Club Organized.

Carbon Hill April 12.-(Special)-A democratic Bryan club was organized at the town hall last night W. F. Me Elroy, member of the democratic coun ty committee. was elected president, and Prof. A. S. Scott secretary. Vice presi- dents, J. Gus Pearee, John H. Anderson, A. c. Ramsey, John M. Townly, Walter Hynd, w. H. Masters. B. D. Leth, H. F. Yarbrough, w. P. Cooper and J. D. Moore.
 The president was authorized to ap- point a campaign committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Investigates Tribal Conditions.

Lawton, Okla, April 12.--in answer to a petition asking that the Apache Indian prisoners at Fort Sill be transferred to Warm Springs, N. NJ, President Roose- welt has sent Colonel Scott of Washington here to investigate the condition of the tribe and the advisability of removing it. A few years ago Colonel Scott was in charge of Geronimo and his band at Fort Sill and is familiar with their wants. He went from here to Fort Ningate, taking Toclaiming, a representative of the tribe, with him to look into the matter at the other end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
What the President Thinks of Bieelow

From Success Magazine.
 Attending one of President Roosevelt lpncheons, a guest sought to entertain the company with this anecdote:
 when the Emperor of Germany fru got a eraphophone he marveled at it, and at once wanted to see now it worked He took 1t apart and then put it to- eether again, perfectly re3djustng from memory every piece of minute mechan- ism.
 MT. Roosevelt was interested-till the speaker added ''rhe Kaiser's friend, Poultney Bigelow. tells the story
 At that MT. Roosevelt drew in his treath and rejoned through set teeth:
 q wish somebody would take Poultney Bgelow apart and forget how to put him together again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
My Tomboy Girl"

The play for Lottie Williams this Charles E. Blaney, entitled My Tom boy Girl" She will be seen in this new offering at the Bjou all this week, except Good Friday, opening tonight. The play was written especially to fit the capabilities of the versatile little comedienne, It is a musical comedy drama in four acts, and 1t tells story replete with dramatic force, striking situations comedy and touching pathos, and is play of absorbing ir- tereSt,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Service Dispensed With.

Lisbon, April 12.-On account of recent attacks made on the clergy in the streets the usual parliament Sunday religious service was dispensed with today. The governments programme in the new par lament includes a revision of the diocese issued by Premier Franco. the adoption of a budget for 190S-09 and fixing the new civil list for the royal family. A verification of the elections took place today in various sections of Portugal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
BIDS NEXT TIME WILL IN ALL PROBABILITY BE NOTHING LIKE AS HIGH AS THE PRICE PAID AT PRESENT.

What will the county Of Jefferson do with her convicts after January Of next year?
 This is question which will not vex the present Board of Revenue, perhaps but it is pointed out that unless some steps are taken shortly, 1t may be a very hard problem for the one to be elected From conversation with the present mem bers of the board it is understood that they do not expect the corporations to make anything like as good bid this time as was made four years ago.
 Going further and examining the use of conviets by the United States Steel corporation. it is a fact that the cor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
spinners Abandon Scheme.

Manchester, April 12-The Lancashire cotton spinners have abandoned the scheme to purchase growing estates in the Mississippi delta, owing to legal impediments against aliens holding real estate. The Cotton Spinners' association had already appointed a committee to take preliminary steps to form a company to take control of a cotton plantation in the United States, this being one of the reasons of the visit of the British delega- ton to that country last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Minister Jordan Returns.

Shanghai April 12.-The British min- ister to China, Sir John N. Jordan, has returned here after a protracted visit to Southern China. He is on his way to Picking after having visited the viceroys of Ranking and Wu Chang, following 8 visit to these officials of Minister Will liam M Rockhill It is understood that the British minister's conference with the yiceroys had to do with the Tatsu Maru incident and was intended to in- dicate in a mild way the friendship be- tween China and Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Jacques Cartier Sails.

Dunkrk. France. April 12.-The Jacques Cartier, bearing the polar expedition un- der command of Lieutenant Benard, sailed from here today. The primary object of the expedition is to investigate the theory that whales were now dis appearing off New Fofundland in the Parents sea in the Arctic ocean, that is always free of, ice. Other scientific in- vestigation will also be made. The ves- sel carries a complete equipment for oceanography and magnetic appliances supplied by the Prince of Monaco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Lieutenant Totten Is Dead.

Milford, Conn, April 12.-Lieut. Charles l.. Totten, U. S. A. former Yale pro- lessor. died at his home here today. Lieu tenant Totten was widely known because of mathematical deductions upon which he based prophetical interpretations of scriptures, most of these being as to the coming end of the world. Many of his prophecies were issued in book form. lie published many military books, mostly for use in the army and militia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13

and this time was victorious. capturing Louis Turner and Dock Turner. The two men were brought to Birmingham and lodged in the county jail, but were re- leased on bond last night
 A charge of assault with weapon and one for violating the prohibition laws were docketed against Louis Turner, while his brother, Dock Turner. was charged with violating the prohibition laws. Louis Turner is said to be the man who showed the shotgun in Deputy Fritz's face and ordered him out of the place. Business is said to have been ex- oeedingly brisk at the time of the raid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
HUSKY TIGER CAUGHT LN
 LIMITS OF PRATT CI7T

of which caused the chief to gasp in as- tonishment.
 Sitting innocently on the floor, huge tubful of bubbling lager being cooled by a large lump of ice took him back to the days of '07. But this was hardly cir constance. Another look discovered two cases of beer, while in the corner 30 gall Ions of whisky and 10 gallons of Apricot brandy were quietly reposlng.
 The man from Sunny Italy was seized along with the "vinous and malt liquors" and removed to the calaboose in Pratt City. He will have a chance this morning to explain the appearance of the unlawful drink in his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Georae w. Ruffinoton.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the chapel of Shaw & Son over the remains of George w. Buffing- ton, who died at the corner of Avenue F and Twentieth street Friday afternoon. The deceased was a widower and is sur vived by a brother, who resides in Au- gusta, and who attended the funeral yes terday The deceased also numbered a great many friends in Birmingham. In- torment was in the Woodlawn ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
officers Elected.

Montevallo, April 12.-(Special.)-At it's annual business meeting the Montevailo Studiosis elected the following officers to serve for the club year l90S-O9: President, Miss Mary Young; first vice president, Mrs. Ed Peter; second vice president, Mrs. w. B. Reynolds; secretary-treas- urer Miss Minna Theresa Grote; director, Miss Sara Louise Callen; delegate, Miss Annie Kennedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
c.rd partv on Wednesday.

The card party under the auspices of the William L. Yancey chapter of the Daughters of the Confectionery will be given Wednesday afternoon at o'clock al the handsome residence of Mrs. T. c. Thompson, 270S Highland avenue. The party will be divided into two sections, one playing bridge and the other euchre. Several handsome prizes have already been secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
School Is CompIeted.

Decatur, April 1.-(SpeciaL)-Th new high school building n New Decatur has just been completed and will be occupied Monday morning. This is large two- story brick structure and is one of the best public school buildings in this sec ton of the state. Besides this the city of New Decatur is building three large brick ward school houses, which will be completed within a few weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
vessels-ln Collision.

Rio Janeiro. April 12.-The British steamer voltaire while leaving the port of Santos today collided with the French cruiser Republicque. causing considerable damage The voltaire continued on her voyage without stopping. There was no loss of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Raymond Gaines.

Raymond Gaines aged S3 years, died yesterday morning at 2Os1 Avenue G. The remains will be sent to Russellville, Ala. at s:2o o'clock this afternoon by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
THE WEATHER.

ewashington. April 12.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Monday except possibly showers along the coast; warmer in north portion Tuesday fair, variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
A doctor, very fond of cof-

A doctor, very fond of cof- fee, found in a few days after returning to the old habit, that his heart action was so disturbed as to make it diff ficult for him to go up stairs.
 A week after leaving off coffee and resuming Postun1, he had no symptoms of ''heart trouble.
 He proved that coffee does cause functional heart dis turbance and that "There's a Reason, for Postum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
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Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-13
Miscellaneous.

German Lutheran. ..........-..... 90 Pilgrim Congregational. l........... $50 Evangelische Friedsshirche... soo Fulmer's Chapel :. .... ........ 40
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