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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Minstrel Show a Success.

The concluding performance of the Elks' minstrels was given tonight at the Ensley opera house. The house was packed long before the performance commenced. The performers acquitted themselves splen- didly and another fine performance was rendered. The audience was possibly more critical than on the opening performance, but the hearty applause given each num- Der bespoke their appreciation. The af- fair was a success both artistically and financially and the committee in charge and the players are to be congratulated on the success achieved
 The chairman of the finance commit tee. A. c. Tice, specially requests all out standing bills against the minstrel show to be forwarded either to him or to the secretary, George A. Sexton. at once, that all obligations may be paid. Several hun dred dollars were realized from the per formance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Personal and NGeneraI.

Mrs. Dosie Fonville of Mexico, Mo-. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. D. Fonville, on Avenue F and Twenty-first street.
 Robert King, one of the pioneers Vof Ensley, having been in the employ of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com- pany for the past 21 years, has resigned his position to accept a more lucrative one with the Traveling Indemnity com many of Hartford, Conn. He will inspect all boiler Insurance by the company in this district and his long experience as boiler foreman fits him eminently for the position.
 The s. o. P. H. club was entertained bv Miss Mary Griffith at her home in Pratt City yesterday evening. De lightful refreshments were served and a pleas ant afternoon enjoyed. There will be nc meeting next Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. M. E. Moody, an old and respected citizen of North Birmingham, died this evening at the age of S3. She formerly resided near Ensley and practically reared Lowe Jaxon, an early resident or Ensley and a popular employe of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company, at this point The interment will be made at Pratt City Sunday afternoon.
 There will be special meeting of the vestrv of St. Johns Episcopal church Sat urday at 12 o'clock at the office of the senior warden, w. N. Wood. All mem bers of the vestry are urged to be pres ent as important business is to be trans acted.
 About $10O worth of appliances for the use of the Ensley high school were re- ceived today. They will be used In the physical laboratory.
 Mrs Florence Andrews of St. Paul, Minn., is visiting her brother, A. H. Slye, on Avenue H.
 The ladies of the Christian church will hold bazaar in the Webster building on Avenue B next to the city hall on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
BesSemer Board of Trade Be-
 gins Aggressive Work
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
Basketball Game With Birmingham Athletic Club Next Monday After noon Is Expected to Be Ex-
 citing-Personal, Etc.
Bv J. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer. November 2O-(Specia1)- Captain Hanby, superintendent of the sloss mines, was in town this morning and reported that everything was work ing at his place better than ever be- fore, that the mines were running full and that the output was exceedingly good and very satisfactory to the com pany. He stated that he could not get men enough for the work he had and that he could employ numbers who were not afraid to go down and dig it up.
 It Is reported that the Woodward fur naces are making more pig iron than ever before and that cars are weighed in and ever ready for the output as fast as it Is made The Tennessee com pany has also given the Louisville and Nashville railroad a standing order for 20 cars daily for pig iron shipments for an indefinite period, which shows that there is a great demand for the product that is the backbone of this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Warm Basketball Game.

One of the most exciting games of basketball that will be played this sea- son is the one scheduled for Monday aft ernoon between the Birmingham and Bessemer Athletic clubs at Beavers hall. Both line-ups are the pick from the or ganizations and it will be Greek meet Greek when they come together in the arena. Woodruff, Street and Ware are old Auburn stars and some of their plays have often been mentioned as features of the games, while on the other hand on the Bessemers, Lacy of Auburn and Houston of Alabama are heard to beat, and will show them a trick or two when the opportune moment arrives. Bessemer played this club last year and was de- feated by a score of 15 to 16. The line ups on both teams are as follows: For the Bessemer Athletics, Johnson, Bailey, Mcconnell and Lacy. forwards; Houston and Lanier, centers; Homer Hurd, Henry Hurd, Donelson and Bumgardner, guards Birmingham Athletics, Woodruff, Chair sell, Biddell, Thomas, forwards; Ware and Hanna, centers; Cole, Hilty, Jones and Street, guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Personal and General.

One of the smartest functions of the season will be a german given at the Grand hotel Monday evening by the young men of Bessemer in honor of Miss Sudie Crook and Dr. Fitzpatrick, Bessemer' 8 popular young couple that is to be mar ried "Wednesday evening, and all society Is expected to turn out in full. Outside of the home girls there will be Misses Renfroe and Irene Embry, Fife Hodges, Minnie Wright, Ellen Dickinson, Allie Mo- Cabe and Bret Reid, from other parts of the state, who will be here as att tendants to the Crook-F fitzpatrick nup- tials.
 The game of basketball tonight at Rebie hall between Bessemer and Jones' boro was a hard fought one and ended with a victory for Jonesboro by a score of 23 to 16 A large crowd of spectators witnessed the game, and the vociferous applause that greeted the combatants as they came together could be heard for blocks around, both sides seemingly get ting an even division of the roofing. The line-ups were as follows For Bessemer, Houston, center Lacey and Mcconnell, forwards; Donelson and Bumgardner, guards; Jacy Lacy and Clarence Bum gardner, substitutes. For Jonesboro, Will Lanier, center; Billy Johnson and Fred Bailey, forwards; Homer and Henry Hurd, guards.
 Dr. T. M. Wilson of Anniston will be in charge of the dental pariors of Dr. E. L. M. Pruitt during his absence at Montgomery.
 The banquet tendered J. c. DeMoss this evening at the residence of Dr. J. s. Winters was an event of its kind seldom equalled in Bessemer, and heartily en- joyed by those fortunate enought to be present. The spread was most elaborate one and was supervised by the charming hostesses of the evening, Mrs. J. s. Win ters, Mrs. w. T. Warlick and Mrs. Andrew c. Mitchell. Those present were; Drs. G. R. Lewis, J. s. Winters and G. D. Waller, Messrs. J. B East, Andrew c. Mitchell, w. B. VanTrump, W. l.. Rush and J. c. DeMoss.
 MT. McDaniels of Ishkooda, who died yesterday with chills and fever, was buried this afternoon at o'clock at Elm wood cemetery Jacobs & Son of Bes- semer were the undertakers in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
ENSLEY WILL HAVE NEW KINDERGARTEN School Improvement Society to
 Be in Charge MINISTRIES BIG SUCCESS Elks Will Realize a Handsome Sum From Entertainment Given for
 Charity-Personal and
 General News.
MINISTRIES BIG SUCCESS

Ensley, November O.-Cspecial.)-A meeting of the executive committee of the Central School Improvement associa- tion was held this afternoon at the resi- dence of Mrs. W. T. Hendon.
 The purpose of the meeting was to put in effect a Kindergarten school in Ensley. The meeting was well attended and plans formulated to establish the school.
 The several school improvement associa- tions will join in establishing this much needed branch of school work in this school district. The Kindergarten will not be under the Jurisdiction of the board of education, but the improvement so- cieties will have it in charge.
 A committee was appointed to solicit funds to get the school started. The com mittee was as follows: Mrs. W. B. Bridges, Mrs. N. w. Scott, Mrs. J. J. Walker, Mrs S. H. Looney, Prof. c. r. Bowman and Prof. J. c. Blackwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
LAME BACK AND RHEUMATIC PAINS
Are Natures Danger Signals. Prescrip- tion From Prominent Doctor.

The following prescription, while very simple and harmless, will be found to work wonders in curing lame back and all kinds of rheumatism purifying the blood and kidneys and restoring the system to normal health and vigor. It is inexpensive considering it's effective ness, and can be mixed at home. The ingredients are well known and can be supplied by any well-stocked drug store:
 "One ounce compound syrup of Sar- saparilla one ounce Toris compound. These to be added to half pint of whisky and used in tablespoonful doses before each meal and at bed time. The bottle must be shaken well each time.'
 Good results from this treatment come after the first few doses, although 1t would be a mistake to discontinue its use until the health is fully restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Locomotor Ataxia

q suffered intensely from Loco motor Ataxia, and Dr. Miles Anti Pain Pills gave me great relief. 1 have taken them for long time, and some people say they are not good for me. We'll, maybe not, but they relieve my pain and l will take them as long as they continue to do so. Anti-Pain and Nerve and Liver Pills keep me up and I assure you I am thankful for that"
 JACOB HIRGEL, Covington, Ind.
 Many persons who suffer con stantly from chronic diseases, find great relief by the use of Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills, and after several years use, say that they have in no way injured them or created habit.
 The first package will benefit; If not, your druggist will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Thread of the Story Club.

Mrs. J. H. Eubank entertained the Thread of the Story club at her hand some countrtv home yesterday afternoon. large number of ladies were present. The reading of Aunt Jane of Kentucky" was continued. The hostess served re- treatments Those present were Mrs. M. M. McDowell, Mrs. L.. H. Pennington, Mrs. J. H. Perkins. Mrs. J. G. Eblen, Mrs. P. A. Eubank, Mrs. Alex Poss, Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. G. H. Mohns, Mrs. J. w. Minor, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Ada Thomp- son. Mrs s. McCluen, Mrs. R. Morrison, Mrs. J. F. Lee, Mrs. Paul Wright. Llttle Misses Fannie Mae and Neva Minor were guests of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
OFFICE SPACE IN THE BROWN MARK ANNEX
 FOR. RENT

We are now renting office space in the Annex to the Brown Marx Bldg, which will be ready for occupancy on April 1. Persons desirous of securing rooms in this building can see plans at our office. Par tition changes will have to be indicated now in order to be made without additional cost.
 BROWN BROS. 6 GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
pr. Glasgow to Lecture.

pr. Marvin w Glasgow will deliver an address at the Ensley Highlands sunday school next Sunday evening at 7:3O o'clock. Dr. Glasgow is a very pleasing and entertaining speaker and a large crowd is anticipated. Sunday afternoon at the same place Sunday school will be held with Roscoe E. Scott superintendent The Ensley Highlands Sunday school, under the able direction of MT. Scott, Is making good progress and new additions are made each week It is quite convenienGf to the children in the Fifth ward as 1t ob- viates the necessity of riding the cars. If ia a branch of the Methodist church of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

December and 5. They will serve din ner on the above dates.
 Mrs. F. M. Slye will erect a hand some ten-room building on Avenue G and Twenty-first street. The ground has been broken and the work will be rushed to a speedy completion.
 The funeral services over the remains of Alex s. Liddell, who died yesterday at Anniston, will take place Sunday after noon at the First Methodist church. the Rev. B. c. Kegley officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Brooches Bible" Restored.

Montreal, November 2O-A copy of the famous Brooches Bible,'' published in London In 1899, and said to be the identi- cal book on which George Washington was obligated as 8 master Mason, was restored to Lodge of Antiquity No. l, e. R. A. F. and A. NJ, the oldest Ma sonic lodge in Canada, to which 1t orig inally belonged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
WARNING AGAINST
 QUACK DOCTORS

New Orleans November 2o.-In charging the United States grand jury today, Judge Eugene D. Saunders said:
 "One of the federal statutes which de- serves your attention Is that which re- fers to the misuse of the mails by quack doctors, who advertise to do what no physician could possibly do; persons who advertise medicines and methods tending to prevent race suicide. The newspapers daily violate the law which prohibits the sending through the mails of papers con- taining the advertisements of such per- sons.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Russian Car SlinhtIv Ill.

St. Petersburg, November 0.-Reports are in circulation in official circles this evening to the effect that Emperor Nich olas is slightly indisposed. These rumors may mean that his majesty has decided to abandon his idea of walking for a dis tance of three miles through the streets of St. Petersburg in the funeral cortege of his uncle, Grand Duke Alexis, who died recently in Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
SCHOOL BUILDING
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Work Begins on TuscaIooSa's
 New PoStoffiCe
MISS MILLER LAYS BRICK
Miss Lizzie Snow and Miss Helen Will lians Are Painfully Injured In Be- ing Thrown From Buggy On
 University Avenue.

Tuscaloosa. November 2O.-(special )- Last night about 1 o'clock the main and largest building of the colored public schools was totally destroyed by fire. The fire was first discovered by men in the Mobile and Ohio switch yards and the alarm was given by the blowing of the engine whistles. When the fire depart ment arrived the building was practically gone and their attention was confined to saving other nearby buildings. However, a barn across the street, the property of P. H. Eddins, caught from the rain of sparks and burned to the ground. The origin of the fire Is unknown, the whole west side being in flames when it was first discovered. It is supposed. however, that 1t caught from defective fiues in the chimneys and the fire had been smoldering for some time under the roof. The building was worth several thousand dollars and only partially covered by in surance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
At the Bijou.

Hurtig and Seamon's new edition of Me, Him and r. with Wrothe, Craig and Deming in the stellar parts, has drawn well at the Bijou this week. The show has been brushed up since last seen here, with new scenery and at tractve costumes. The action depends largely upon Conn Conn, a Hibernian; U. Kahn, a German, and Dusty Daw- son, tramp, who have many interesting adventures from Seattle to Dawson City. A matinee this afternoon and a perform ance tonight will close the engagement. Next week the Four Huntings in "The Fool House."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
"rhe Traitor" Popular Drama.

"The Traitor" the new Ru Klux Klan play by Thomas Dixon, Jr., and Charming Pollock, will be the attraction at the Jeff ferson next Wednesday and Thursday with Thanksgiving matinee. No dramatic attraction has been so popular with aud fences in this city as MT. Dixon's for mer play, ''The Clansman." For several seasons it has played phenomenal bus mess and 1t is reasonable to suppose that the many thousands who have enjoyed ''The Clansman'' will be eager to sec its dramatic sequel, "The Traitor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Majestic Theatre.

Gillihan and Murray have one of the best black face acts seen here this sea- coIored swell and looks stunning in his white flannel toggery. MT. Gillihan, his partner. however. is the feature of the act when he is rigged up in $100J gown as 'The Belle of Darktown." Mat inee today, 2:3O; night, S.3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
"The Red Mill"

'The Red Mill'' the new comic opera which is to be seen here for the first time at the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday nights and Tuesday mat inee certainly has been provided with all the elements of success. The music is by Victor Herbert, far and away the best of the composers of light music in this country. The book is by MT Henry Blossom, who has written clever dialogue in the past, and the company engaged is from all accounts said to be a mighty good one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
At the Gayety.

Bob Manchester's Crackerjacks will close the week at the New Gayety to- day. The show this week has been a success from every standpoint. The olio is an excellent one and the chorus is especially large and well dressed. Next week Weber and Rush's Bon Tons will be the attraction. On Tuesday afternoon the management announces ladies mat inee to which ladies will be admitted free. On Friday night the amateurs will have an inning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Police Committee Meets.

The police committee met tonight at the city hall with the chief of police and talked over matters pertaining to the duties of this department. Valuable sug- gestions were made and rules adopted
 by which this work was to be carried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Seaboard operates the only morning train Birmingham to Atlanta, Washington and New York. Through Pullmans and Diners. One night out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Only One "BRoMo QUININE."

That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

The first brick was laid on the new postoffice building here yesterday. There was small ceremony attached to this inn portant event, and the fact was not gen. erally known. Miss Margaret Miller, the popular postmistress here, was asked to lay the first brick, which she did Miss Miller has been untiring in her efforts to get this building and has lent all as- slstancc in the matter that she could. The ceremony was under the direction of Superintendent T. R. Mall of the govern ment and Superintendent of Construction R. M. Hemphill of the Bluderidge com pany, which has the contract for the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Attention. Members of A. o. H.

You are requested to attend the funeral of Bro. Patrick McCrossin Saturday at 2:30 D. m from residence. 215 South Eff teenth street. ". J. OBRIEN,
 Financial Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Miss Lizzie Snow and Miss Helen Will Hams happened to what came near being a serious accident here yesterday when they were both thrown from a buggy. The two young ladies with Miss Leila Hill were driving on University avenue, when the horse became frightened and shied with such violence as to throw the young ladies to the ground. Miss Hill was not thrown from the buggy and though the horse ran some little dis tance she was unhurt. Miss Lizzie Snow was slightly bruised and jared, though not ,s~>ously hurt. Miss Helen William son sustained a sprained wrist as result of her fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21
Lunch
 With Us Saturday 

And in passing through the store stop a second to see our Ladies Hand Bags, $1.OO to $20.O0-We save you money on every one.
 Violet Toilet Cream is our own make, and on windy days it prevents chapped hands and faces. It's neither greasy nor sticky, and doesn't soil gloves or veils-25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Birmingham Lodge No. 79, B. P. o. E., is requested to meet at the home at 2 p. m., today, to attend the funeral of our late brother, P. McCrossin.
 J. E. SHELBY,
 Exalted Ruler. H. E. SHROPSHIRE, JR.,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-21

Consigned to my stables, Morris Ave. and 24th St., 50 horses. Must be sold at once; cheap. George G. Phillips.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-16
CATACOMBS TO BE
MINED FOR GOLD
GrueSOme Chamber of Mex
iCO'S Standing Dead.

Guanajuato, Mexico, July 15.-The
famous Guanajuato must yield up
their dead in order that the gold
and silver which lie underneath the
underground chambers may be OBJ
tanned by enterprising Americans. 1t
was while workmen were excavating
for the foundation of the new station
of the Mexican Central Railroad
here a short time ago that blast
uncovered a vein of gold and silver
ore of great richness.
Two Americans, w. S. Davis and
Elisha Moore, Immediately acquired
title to the promising mining claim
They traced the vein from the point
where it was uncovered in the cata-
combs, and thence down the hill and
through the city park, which is sit
uated in the heart of the city. In
order to get out the ore the Ameri-
can owners of their claim will have
to conduct mining operations
throughout the length of the VEIN
The storehouse of the dead will have
to be disturbed, and mining carried
on in the heart Of the city.
The long and narrow underground
chamber in which many skeletons of
the more distinguished dead are kept
standing long has been one of the
most greWsome sights in Mexico
These skeletons were naked until
few years ago, when the municipal
authorities decided that their APP
pearances would be improved by
draping their bony forms with
semblance of clothes. The effect of
clothing the mummies is to add to
the grewsome spectacle rather than
to diminish it. At the far end of
the chamber is great pile of human
bones taken from the catacOmbs above
and thrown indiscriminately togeth-
err.
Many hair-raising tales are told of
this chamber of standing mummies.
According to one story which is
now little more than a legend, an
American of San Antonio, Texas, who
had been in the City of Mexico on a
trading expedition during the time
that Mexico was carrying on a war
against the French invaders, was
attacked by a band of robbers near
Guanajuato. He carried a large sum
of money, and this was taken from
him. His captors believed that he
was in some way identified with the
French cause, and, in order to bring
about his death through horrible tor
ture instead of killing him
outright, they threw him into the
chamber of the dead. 1t is related
that the depositing of a body in the
vault five days later led to his dis
covery and rescue. He was insane.
His terrible experience had been
more than his mind could endure.