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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Marriaae Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Kenneth S. Harwood of Birmingham to Miss Malcolm Ware.
 William M Little of Birmingham to Miss Flora Carlisle.
 Max Green of New York to Miss Re- becca Fabian.
 Clarence Sons of Tuscumbia to Miss Jessie May Underbil.
 F. R. Schoening of Atlanta, Ga, to Miss Susie M Davis.
 Simon Edins of Bedding to Miss Edna Goodwin.
 Joseph J. Williams of Littleton to Miss Susie Higginbottom.
 J. T. Acuf of Ensey to Miss Carrie Simon.
 J. T. stagg of Ensley to Miss Emma Fields.
 D. J. Wade of Littleton to Mrs. Julia Hancock.
 D. J. Lawler of Littleton to Miss Cora Smith,
 E. M Dickenson of Ensley to Miss Ra- chael " Allen.
 lleNe olUle or DllIuluS ldAi lp NllSo (oId Wilson.
 Ls.l lgston Hyron Morris of Birmingham to Miss Selma Losette Agricola. Charley Green of Wylam to Miss Maude Presley.
 Frank S. Address of Birmingham to Miss Tomme Sue Daniel. M A. Carmichael of bessemer to Miss Winnie Glaze.
 E, F. Ed wards of Ensley to Miss Sa- rah E. Turney
 Bartley Bivens of Adamsville to Miss Effie McCrary.
 Archie Caldwell of Bessemer to Miss Sarah F.tZpatricA.
 Lawrence E. Coupland of East Lake to Mss vstli D. Landrum John H. Alexander of Birmingham to Miss Margaret Palmer.
 1ey of lrondale to Miss Mary June Joiner.
 Sc of North Birmingham to Miss Minnie Gertrude Stalcup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
BIRMINGHAM HAS
 BIRTHDAY TODAY
Birmingham is 87 years of age today

Birmingham is 37 years of age today.
 The legislature granted the municipal charter December 24. 1871. and the govern ment was organized immediately there after
 From a way station, and rival of Ely ton, Birmingham has become. in a course of 37 years, one of the most important southern cities, being, as J. B. Babb, sec retary of the Commercial club, says, the only city of America of equal importance born since the late war between the states.
 There will be no celebration of Birming- hams 37th birthday When asked about the matter yesterday, Mayor Ward stated that every one was too busy at the pres ent time to do more celebrating than that in honor of Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
OFFICERS RAID
 ANOTHER TIGER

The unheralded appearance of four dep uty sheriffs in the basement of the Met ropolitan hotel last night resulted in the nipping a craps game and the raid of an alleged blind tiger.
 Six negroes were arrested and charges of gaming and violating the prohibition laws placed against them. Several grips and lockers in the place were opened and found to contain many bottles of as- sorted sizes of Sunnybrook (bottled in bond) whisky. This was taken in charge beer.
 The arrested men were placed in the county jail. Those effecting the arrests were Deputies Dean, Lee Higdon, Alex Wilson and Ed Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Services at St. Mary,s.

Christmas services will be held today and tomorrow in St. Mary's Church on the Highlands with the rec tor, the Rev. Wiloughby M. Claybrook officiating.
 Todays celebration will consist of a Sunday school celebration at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, while a carol service will be held at o'clocg to- night. At midnight there will be a celebra tion of the holy communion at 7:30 a. m. and morning prayer and of a celebration of the holy communion at 7:sO a. m. and mroning prayer and holy communion at II a. m.
 Every one is cordially invited to at tend all of the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Christmas Services Will Be Impressive
 as UsuaI-BriIiant Music.

At St. Paurs church Christmas day there will be five masses: $780, 7:30, S:30, 9:3O and 10;30 o'clock. The last will be a solemn high mass and will be followed by solemn benediction of the blessed sacrament.
 All the Christmas masses will be singularly impressive as usual At the solemn high mass at least three priests will take part and brilliant music with orchestral accompaniment will be rem dered under the direction of Miss Ab- bic Murphy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
CONSTABLE UNDER
 SERIOUS CHARGE
OF S1eo ALLEGED BY CONSTABLE PARSONS, AND DEPUTY CONSTABLE GRIsWALo IS ARRESTED-ouT ON BOND.

Deputy Constable D. M Griswold of Beat 37 was released from the county Jail yesterday on bond, following his arrest on warrants sworn out by Con stable W. M. Parsons charging embez- element.
 Parsons alleges that Griswold failed to turn in something like $160, which the latter denies. His arrest was effected on an alias warrant sworn out before Judge l. II. Benners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Russian Note About Balkans.

St. Petersburg, December 23.-The Russian circular note to the powers on proposed conferences to settle the sit uation in the Balkans was presented today. It is confined to facts really known but it contains the new sug- gestion that the powers discuss not only the judicial aspects of the an nexation of the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria Hungary but the form of government the provinces are to receive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Slidinq Tariff on Rubber.

Rio Janero, December 2S.-The dep- uties today approved an amendment adopted by the senate authorizing tn e application of a sliding scale tariff on rubber exported from the Acre ter rtory, varying according to the price. Under this new tariff present export duty may be reduced by II per cent in favor of those producers who are organized In syndicates. The law will affect seriously the interests of Amer ican exporting houses in Para and Manos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Fire at East Lake.

fire which broke out in the residence of J. A. Vandenburg at Five Points, East Lake, yesterday. resulted in a total loss of the building and contents The cottage which burned was valued at $500 and the contents were valued at $950 About $1050 worth of insurance was car ried on the building and contents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
GOING AFTER TAFT IN SPITE OF REPORT

It is understood that the report from Augusta, Ga., that President-elect Taft will not visit Birmingham will have no effect on the proposed trip of the Commer- ciaI club committee to invite him here. The committees idea is to let him under stand that the business men of Birming- ham are after him, just as much as are the SC of Texas, and to get this city in line for an early visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Begins Life Sentence.

Will Hill, the negro who was given a life sentence last Saturday after being convicted for the killing of his wife, was sent to Pratt mines yester- day morning to spend the rest of his days. The crime for which he was convicted was committed some time ago. Hill shooting his wife while in . jealous rage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Offer to Billy Smith.

Atlanta, December 23-Announce- ment was made today that Manager Billy Smith of the Atlanta club of the Southern Baseball association, has re- ceived an offer to manage the Mil- waukee club of the American associa- tion. Smith says his contract with Atlanta prevented him from accept ing any such offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
McCloskey Is on the Job.

Milwaukee, December 23.--John J. McCloskey of St. Louis was month ago engaged to manage the Milwau- kee American association baseball team. The report from Atlanta that an offer was made to William Smith is denied here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Emmett Lonq.

Emmett Long, the 19-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. John w. Long, died yes terday of pneumonia at the family resi- dence, 1o4 North Forty-sixth street, Kings ton The funeral services over the re- mains will be conducted from the Kings ton Methodist church this afternoon at 2 o'clock The interment will be made in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Judge Jones Leaves.

Judge Jones, who has been holding fed- eral court in Birmingham for two wekes. left yesterday for Montgomery where he will spend the holidays with his family. He will return to Birmingham on January II to continue the civil docket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
MILLER IS STILL
 HOLDING HIS OWN

Reports from St. Vincents hospital at an early hour this morning were to the effect that State Senator Ma thaniel M. Miller's condition was slight ly improved but that he is still in precarious conditpin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

 firm of Percy x Benners.
 In giving up his position as solic- itor and his membership in the firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Solicitor Burr Resigns;;
 Many Seeking His Place

Birmingham gets another of the states most prominent young lawyers
 Borden H. Burr yesterday turned in his resignation as solicitor of the Seventh judicial district circuit to come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

NOTICE-All white union bar Der shops will be open till 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 24, and remain closed all day Christ mas. By order of Local No. 83, J. B. U. and White Barber Shop Proprietors Assn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 23.-Forecast: Alabama: Generally fair and warmer Thursday and Friday; fresh south winds.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday: warmer Thursday; fresh south winds.
 Weather report for 24 hours ending 4 D. m., December 23, 1908. local of- flee United States weather bureau, Bir- mingham, Ala:
 Maximum temperature ........ 54 Minimum temperature ............ S3 Mean temperature ............... A Normal temperature ... 46 Excess since January 1, 19o8- 287 Precipitation ................... 0 Total precipitation since January
 l, l9Oo .oo.o4 Deficit since January 1, 1908..... 9.46
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaksrs.
Green Undertaking Co.
Notice.

NotICe. Bids will be received for all Shelby coun- ty convicts for the year 1909, by the un- dersigned, up to December 29 1908. Cor respondence solicited.
 J. A. JACKSON,
 Hard Labor Agent. A. F. LANGSHORE,
 Judge of Probate.
 12-1S-11t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
FIREWORKS.

FIREWORKS. Just a carload at retail. Bir- mingham Fireworks O., 1923 First Ave-, next to Woodward building.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
GRAY LEAGUE
NOW BOOMING

The Executive Committee Of the
George Gray League Of delaware has
completed the committees on member
ship for Kent and Sussex counties. The
Kent and Sussex members are:
Kent.-W. D. Hazel, w. B. Magear,
]. T. Lowe. ]. II. Wilds. DR.. c. c.
Harmonson, Luther Harvel. Henry
williams. ]. B. Hutton. Ex-senator
Kenney. f. E. Maloney, ohm c. Dill,
w. NJ. Minner, ames Lord, ]. S.
Burchenaf. l. w Belts, L. L. Hardesty.
HezelSiah Harrington, w. w. Murphy,
Ex-Governor Watson. ]. II. Latchem.
Sussex.-Dr. Robert Hopkins, c. ".
Jones. Lee Josephs, H. A. Houston,
Everett Hickman, A. Veasey, Theodore
Veasey, Victor Records. w. NJ. Ross,
William Lynch, w. c. Lofland, A. A.
Lynch, ST.. Kenney.
The Executive Committee declares
that the Gray sentiment is spreading
rapidly and that the membership Of the
league is growing. Headquarters were
opened this morning in the rooms of
the Young Mems Democratic Club and
will be open day and evening. a
pamphlet setting forth Judge Gray's
fitness for President will be issued.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
TROPHIES FOR
HIGHSCHOOL BOYS

The opening exercises at the High
School this morning partook of an ath-
letic nature as the result of the vic
torious running Of the High School
boys at the meet at the West Chester
Normal School on Saturday. Cups and
medals were presented to the young
athletes and a banner was given to
the school.
The members of the relay team.
Draper. Brown. ]. H. Rile and Joseph
Tatnall received silver loving cups,
while Joseph Tatnau was awarded a
gold medal for winning the 22O-yard
dash. and Draper Brown a gold medal
for winning the 1O0-yard dash. Tat
nall also received a silver medal for
being second in the 1Oe yard race and
Brown received an additional gold
medal for winning the half mile race
The relay team as n whole also re-
ceived banner for scoring the highest
number of points at the meet. and this
was presented TO the school at Tatnall
as captain of the team, and accepted
by Principal Berlin.
An grafton on Monuments to vii.
liam Penn" appropriate to Peace Day
which is tomorrow. was delivered by
S. Floyd Franklin.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
THEATRICAL

The ony attraction in the city for the
current week is John L. Sullivan and
Jake Kilrain. who. as tho heads of the
New York Star Vaudeville Company,
open an engagement Of two nights at
the Opera House tomorrow evening
Resident Manager Johnson received a
wire from the big fellows manager
yesterday in which he stated that one
OF John LIS sparring partners would
meet all comers "catch as catch cam
style Of wrestling and pay one dollar
per minute to any one remaining on the
mat. The vaudeville portion of the
big show consists Of eleven acts in
cluding the famous John L. in mono
losue; John L.. Jake Kilraln and Com
pany in the manly art of self-defense;
Ferris and Marks. singers and dancers;
Collins and Wood. the two best lady
banjo players in America: Raymond
and Wood. in the comedy farce, "Nr.
and Mrs. Brown" James F. Murray,
imitator. singer. dancer and America 8
greatest bone player; Henry Myers,
black face comedian; Kohn and Ryan,
lady character artists; Higgins AMI
Doyle, in the funny playlet, THE New
Valet" Murray Myers and Marks, in
the laughable comedy, "Is That Your
Hat" and Ferrari, the hand-cuff king
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
CHEAP WATER
RATES HERE
Only Twenty Cities Out Of
375 in the United States
Lower Than Wilmington

Water Commissioners Benjamin f.
Shaw and Peter j. Ford, Chief Engi-
neer Theodore A. Leisen, of the Water
Department, and City Bacteriologist
Dr. A. Robin have, returned from
Washington, where the first three at
tended the sessions of the Water
Works g Association last week. Dr.
Robin went to the capital on SATURDAY.
and returned home that night, and
made the trip solely to gain informa-
tion concerning the working OF Tie nj
tration plant in that city, which is
similar to the one which 1t is proposed
to install in this city.
According to a report made in the
convention. Mr.. Leisen said there were
375 cities and their corresponding
water rates shown, and Of those quoted,
there were only twenty-five under the
rates charged in Wilmington.
Mr.. Leisen said that after three
years of hard work the committee on
water works standard, Of which he
was member, together with Charles
Hague, of New York, and d. w.
French, who was elected president of
the association for the ensuing term
made a report and the recommended
tions made for standard specification
for cast iron pipe were adopted by the
convention.
Mr.. Lessen and DR.. Robin said that
the slow sand filtration plant in use
lin Washington was giving splendid
service. The blame for typhoid fever
in that city, they said, was taken of
the water after an investigation was
made by the government and placed on
other sources, notably the milk sup
nIv
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
.FLOATED ABOUT
FOR is MINUTES
Simon FabeT While III Leaped
From Steamer Brandy
wine Into River

Ill as a result OF worrlment over his
daughter. who is seriously sick, caused
Simon Faber, wealthy merchant OF
Atlantic City, N. J.. to jump from the
steamer Brandywine, of the Wilson
Line after the boat had proceeded out
OF the Christiana into the Delaware
river on the $50 o'clock trip Saturday
night from this city to Philadelphia.
He was picked up three-quarters Of
an hour later by Archie Simpson. the
mate Of the American Dredging Com
pany's dredge at work IN the stream.
The crew OF the dredge heard the
mans cries for help and they rowed
out to him. pulling him in the boat
just as he was about 20 sink from ex-
haustion after his long swim.
The sick man was brought to this
city yesterday after being cared for all
night by the dredge crew, and was
taken to the home of his brother, Jacob
Faber a tailor, living at No. ia King
street, whom he had been visiting on
Saturday. He has fully recovered and
Is unable 70 account for his action.
The man has been i'm poor health as
a result of worriment over his daugh-
ter's condition, and at the advice Of his
physician was about 10 leave for a
European trip, and In fact had already
purchased his ticket, which was found
In his pockets yesterday.
He came TO Wilmington 10 visit his
brother. and on Saturday night disap-
peared. He boarded the $40 o'clock
boat at the Fourth street wharf.
Faber says he does not know why he
jumped overheard. He did not know
how he got on the boat, or in fact
lanything until he regained his senses
in the water. The sick mans brother
will now keep him in this country
until he has fully recovered from his
attack. The man had $17 in his pock-
es when taken from the water, and
this money the brother turned over to
I Mate Simpson for rescuing the man.
The officers and crew Of the Brandy
wine did not miss the man passenger
luntil Chester was reached The man
Idid not get off at that point, and when
the boat reached Philadelphia they
came TO the conclusion that the pas
senger had jumped overheard. There
lhad been a ticket sold to Chester, but
nobody got off and at Philadelphia the
list showed one passenger short
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
FORTUNE FOR A
POOR MECHANIC

GEORGETOWN, May 1s-vernon Mes
sic, who started TO work Saturday morn
ing at his trade of carpenter in humble
circumstances. threw down his hammer
at 9 o'clock a rich man. The sudden rise 10
wealth came through a telegram an
nouncing the death of his uncle and his
accession to what will amount to more
than $4,000 Messic. who is a hard work.
ing man. had an uncle, Nelson Jones, 'iv-
ing in Dnlford. Conn. and some time ago
paid a short visit to him. The uncle who
owned considerable real estate in Dnlford
and was reputed to be wealthy seemed
to take liking to his young nephew. and
invited Messic to come to see him again.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
THOMAS GREEN
PASSES AWAY

Thomas Green. a well-known citizen,
died yesterday morning after several
months Of illness. in his home. No. 10l
West Eighth street. as the result of
heart failure Mr.. Green was 76 years
old and was the founder of the pro-
vision and produce store Of Thomas
Green & Son. He built the first apart
ment house in this city at No. 1Ol West
Eighth street. and was an owner OF
much property.
Mr.. Green was born in England, and
had been In this country for ~ years
coming here with his father as a mo-
rocco currier. working in his youth In
a morocco factory. In 1866 he went
into business for himself. His wife
died about eight years ago. He was a
member Of Eden Lodge of odd Fellows
He leaves the following children; John
T. Green, Mrs, John M Simpsrs, Mrs
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
BUSTER ESCAPED
FOR THIRD TIME

Buster the versatile cinnamon bear
at the Zoo, escaped for the third time on
Saturday night. lie wandered up the
Boulevard and stopped at the home Of
Peniamn f. Shaw. president Of the Zoo
at Eighteenth street and the Boulevard.
Mr. Shaw's daughter was I'm an automo-
bile and when she saw Buster she
footed the horn TO attract attention. The
noise frightened Buster" who ran TO the
reai of the house. Miller Shaw and others
got a rope and lassoed the bear. After
being securely tied he was treated to
Jelly. lie devoured several jars of the Jam
and then park guards arrived and took
Buster" hack to the Zoo. He was placed
in a smaller cage which will not enable
him to get loose again. He win be confined
to his new cage until his old one is made
secure.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
NEW UNIFORMS FOR
HEALTH OFFICERS

The new Board of Health held its first
business meeting to-day. The contract for
supplying the executive officers Of the de.
pertinent with uniforms was given to
n. snenenberg and Company at I'll a
suit. The bids ranged from that price up
to 1880
Secretary Wigglesworth reported that
twenty-five properties had been connected
with the sewer since the meeting of the
board two weeks ago. Eighteen properties
were ordered into the sewer and the board
heard fifteen additional minor complaints.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
new CASTLE RED
men AT CHURCH
Many From Wilmington Also
Heard Rev. John Riggs
Sermon
specIal 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. May 1s-This res
ervation was besieged yesterday by
braves from Wilmington, Newport and
Bear, who Joined Seminole Tribe, No.
40, Improved Order OF Red Men. They
left the wigwam at 2.45 o'clock to at
tend services in Emmanuel Church.
There were nearly 200 in line, in addi-
ton to forty Daughters of Pocahontas,
who had the right of line. The hand
some regalia Of the order and the large
number Of men in line made a beauti-
fuI sight as they marched to and from
church. Rev. John Rigg preached an
impressive sermon TO the visitors. Two
special cars took the Wilmington dele
cation home.
Confirmed a Class
In Emmanuel Church last evening
Bishop Adams confirmed a class OF 25.
The congregation filled every seat in
the church.
The stock OF the New Castle Base
ball Club has advanced considerably
since Saturday, when fourteen innings
were played in a tie game Of to l.
Umpire Newlove made his debut as the
Judge of balls, strikes and bases.
John p. Murphy and Miss Kathryn
C. Gormley will be married the first
week in June. They are very popular
both here and in Wilmington. Miss
lGormley is a teacher in the South VIII
Imington school. and Mr.. Murphy Is an
lemploye Of the Pullman Car Company
He is a member of Santa Maria Coun'
lcu. Knights of Columbus, and manager
of the Pullman Baseball Club. They
Twill reside in a handsomely furnished
home in South Fifth street
Rev. F. V. Campbell, in St Peter
Church last evening, preached a power
fui sermon on the duties of parents
land children 20 each other
Many New Castle people ATTENDED
the Eagle memorial services and th'
LAYING Of the cornerstone Of the Tenn
ple Of Truth in Wilmington yesterday
Euchre players from here viii go e
st. Thomas Hall, Wilmington to-nlsh
ito participate in a progressive game.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VISIT WEST CHESTER

Accompanied by Grand Knight Harry
Graham. sixty members of Santa Maria
Council. Knights of Columbus of this city
went to West Chester yesterday by special
trolley cars and took part in the cere-
monies incident to institutng of West
Chester Council No. 1885 Of that place.
The institution ceremonies were per-
formed by State Deputy Lynch of Penn
sylvania and there were present over 1000
knights from Philadelphia and Other
points in Pennsylvania.
During the ceremonies six Knights from
Wilmington weue installed into the order
Following the institution ceremonies IN,
knights Of West Chester rendered al
elaborate banquet to the visitors.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Mr.. HOPKINS ON
INSPIRATION

an our day we are witnessing a
Transition from the traditional to the
critical side of inspiration" said the
Rev r. L. Hopkins. of Delaware Ave
nue. Baptist Church. in a paper on "A
View of Sundays Book on Inspira-
ton" at the weekly meeting of the
NJ. e. Preachers Association in Union
NJ. e. Church this morning. DR.. San
day is an eminent English theologian,
who declares that transition and in
spiration must be combined to give a
satisfactory conception of the Bible.
The Rev. ]. NJ Collins conducted the
devotional exercises at the meeting
this morning. r. X. Stephenson, G. c.
Williams and V. P. Northrup were ap-
pointed TO arrange for the annual out
ling of the association the last week in
June.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
TO HOLD CONTEST

Members Of Lafayette Lode. No 2S
and Calanthe Lodge. No. 23, X. of p,
will lhold a page rank contest in X. OF
p hall on the evening of June 6, and
for the winner a prize valued at SIS
has ben offered by the Grand Chancel-
lor. The judges will be Supreme Rep
resentative Ladew, of New York,
Supreme Representative Cobb of Salem,
n. j. and Supreme Representati, e
Tuchston of Baltimore. Following the
contest there will be a banquet.