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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04

an eight-course dinner was served, W. F. Thornton acting as toastmaster.
 F Following are the officers who were elected last night:
 G. c. Engsfelt, president.
 George B. Turner, first vice president.
 James c. Long, Jr., second vice pres ident.
 c. H. Ohme, secretary and treasurer.
 W. F. Thornton Julian Kendrick, w. W. Finnell, George H. Harris and E. J. Dunn, directors.
 Mir. Engsfelt has also been elected vice president of the general association, and c. H. Ohme a director of the general association.
 During the course of the banquet the following gentlemen made short ad- dresses: G. c. Engsfelt, Maj. k. H. El- liott, George B. Turner, S. B. Hunter, Prof. E. B. Kay of Tuscaloosa, William M. Byrd, M. M. Nicholson, c. H. Onme, John P. Willoughby, Pitt s. Miller, Maj. Charles A. Brown, W. F. Sutherin of Yolande and B. R. Hall of Chattanooga.
 The association also decided to rent rooms in the Chamber of Commerce upon its completion with a view of establish ing permanent headquarters and to have a library. A committee, with George B. Turner as chairman, was appointed to make arrangements for such and to se- cure temporary rooms pending the com- pletion of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
PETITIONS CALL FUR MASS MEETING
 TOMORROW NIGHT Prominent Citizens Will DiS- cu8S Conditions Existing in
 Municipal Affairs
COUNCIL ACTION TALK OF
 WHOLE TOWN YESTERDAY
Walker Percy Slated To Make Prin- cipaI Speech, While BoWron, Kerr, Beddow, Abernathy and Others
 Will Be Called On To Talk.

The action of the City Council Wednes- day night in electing A. A. Gambill Third ward alderman over Asa L. Hoyt, and in referring to a committee the reports consulting Alderman Klotz and Alderman Forney, was almost the sole topic of con versation yesterday
 From the time of The Age-Herald's clr- culation until the last car was operated last night. the people discussed the sit uation. On the streets, little groups of men discussed the council and its recent actions. In the hotels, the same subject occupied the thought of the people It was on every tongue.
 With one exception, there was no de- velopment following the council meet Ing. The participants in the sensational session were seldom seen on the streets Early in the morning Mir. GamDll was on Second avenue, where numerous friends congratulated him on his clear cut victory MT. Hoyt the defeated nom inee, did not make an appearance, but issued a statement early in the day.
 The town was apparently agitated as it has seldom been. Interest in the cleo ton of MT. Gambill overshadowed all oth- CT matters, and the attention paid to the disposition of the committee reports con corning MT. Klotz and MT. Forney was, in comparison, exceedingly limited
 The single development was the circula- ton in the early morning of petitions call ing a mass meeting of the citizens Tor Saturday night.
 Six of these papers were carried throughout the city, and although the sgners were limited to prominent men, many names were soon attached.
 By nightfall it was certainty that the mass meeting would be held.
 The hour of the gathering is o'clock Saturday evening. The place Is the armory of the city hall.
 There will be about a dozen scheduled speakers.
 Walker Percy is slated to open the dis cussion. P. c. Bowman is on the list. R. H. Kerr, the attorney who repre- sented MT. Hoyt in the Gambill-Hoyt contest is booked for remarks. c. P. Beddow will be another of the speakers. H. B. Abernathy, a member of the city democratic executive committe Will also discuss the issues of the day. those things which have gone before, and those Which are expected to occur.
 In addition there will be other sched- uled speakers and it is expected that many impromptu feHlarhS VIII pc hSai".
 The petition states that the object or the mass meeting is the discussion of the recent actions of the City Council of Birmingham and the best remedy for the situation"
 While no direct statements could be obtained from those circulating the peti- tions. 1t was intimated that the subject would be handled without gloves. . When it became known that the mass rnaeting WAS a certainty the excitement due to the action of the council was quadrupled.
 It is learned that some of the most prominent men in Birmingham have signed the petition, and are supporting the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
HOYT ISSUES CARD TO
 CITIZENS OF BIRMINGHAM

Asa L. Hoyt, who was nominated by voters of the Third ward to the position of alderman from that ward, but who was defeated Wednesday night by the members of the City Council. issues the following card in which he reviews the fight:
 "To the Citizens of Birmingham.
 "The election of A. A. Gambill last night by the City Council to fill the vacancy in the office of alderman from the Third ward Is a final defeat of the will of the voters of the Third ward, as expressed in it's primary. Person ally have no regrets, but as the rep resentative of the voters of the Third ward, regularly nominated by a pri- mary called and held under the direc- tion of the city democratic executive committed I desire to make tn pro test against the action of the City Council In violating it's pledge ts the people of Birmingham.
 The City Council, by official resolu- ton at a meeting called for that es pecial purpose, bound itself to elect the person nominated by primary to be called and held under the direction of the city democratic executive commit tee. MT. Gambill, from alleged patriotic motives. specially requested the coun- eil to take this action. The election was held in every respect strictly ac- eording to the requirements and in structions of the city democratic eXecu- tive committee. No challenges were made during the entire day. Every voter was known to both candidates The election was entirely separate from the general municipal election held on the same day. with different managers and different box. Both candidates were present at the count of the ballots and when the vote was counted and l was nominated by 29 majority. Mr. Gambill accepted the result and congratulated me on my election.
 ''The contest that he afterward insti- tuted before the city democratic executive committee was based upon the alleged ground that illegal votes had been cast in the election, and list of names of 105 voters was served upon me being il- legal Of this list, as shown by affidavits In my possession, five are duplicate names. two were not on the poll list or voting, Il did not vote in the general primary, leaving S7 actual voters. Of these I have affidavits of 63 voters that they did not vote against the democratic nominee in the general election. and two of these voted for MT. Gambill, leaving A votes unaccounted for. Of these l have no information, but if 1 were to concede, which cannot be the fact, that all these votes were cast for me and against the nominee in the general election, l would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04

still have five majority. Every effort was made by me and my friends to as- sist the contestant in getting these voters to appear before the committee. and a large majority of them did appear. and contestants attorneys refused to examine them, claiming that they would only examine those whom they subpoenaed, the names of whom l do not know. After weeks of Investigation. two votes were disqualified, one on each side, and the contestant was unable to furnish any evidence to sustain his contest, and the city democratic executive ommittee of f1cially, by a vote of p to | being a majority of the entire committee, so de- cided. and directed that certificate Of election in my favor be issued to the Board of Aldermen. l. therefore. am the nominee of that primary, as certified by the managers of the election. and by the city democratic executive committee, and no evidence whatever has been produced by Mir. Gambill to change that result. The City Council was. therefore. in honor bound to elect me to fill the vacancy. The city democratic executive committee IS the judicial body that officially passes upon the regularity of the primary cleo tion It has done so officially That certain individual members saw it to sign a so-called minority report" is not an official action, and not binding upon any body, but is merely the individual opin- ion of those members
 Under these facts, could any intelligent and fair-deaing person deny for a mo ment that | was the nominee. and that the City Council, under it's pledge. was bound to elect me alderman from the Third ward? The only excuse made by either Mr Gambll or the members of the City Council who voted for him was that the general election box should have been opened and MT. Gambill upon taking his seat stated that when ] would agree to open the general election box and have the votes counted, that he would resign if I had a majority of q single vote. Such a proposition is not one that would ap- peal to any falr-minded man having re- gard for the public welfare. Believing as I do, and as. I am advised, that it would be unlawful to open that box except in a contest of the election of some official who was voted for at that box I would be agreeing to do an unlawful act, and if I would agree to do an unlawful act for the qualification of personal ambition to hold official position, in my opinion I would be an unfit person to hold such of flee. I much prefer to remain in private life and retain my own self-respect and that of my fellow citizens.
 q desire to thank my friends and the citizens of Birmingham for their support and confidence Respectfully.
 ASA L. HOYT."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
TRIMM'S REMAINS
 BROUGHT HERE

The remains of James w. Trimm, who met an unusual death at Cottondale Wednesday afternoon, were received in Birmingham yesterday afternoon for burial.
 From the information received Trimm was either digging a well or was clean ing out a well at Cottondale at the time of his death. He was working quite a good distance below the surface when the walls of the well caved in and buried him. About ten feet of earth cov- cred his body.
 As soon as the conditions were dis covered every effort was made to un- cover the body as quickly as possible. it being thought that the unfortunate man might not be dead. It required sev- eral hours to remove the earth and rocks. however. and when the body was taken from the well it was lifeless.
 The remains were brought to Birming- ham yesterday and will be inferred in Elmwood cemetery. The funeral services will be conducted from the parlors of the Green Undertaking company this morning at Il :3O o'clock, the Rev. J. A. Bryan officiating.
 The deceased man was 3l years old and was the brother of c. A. Trimm, who resides at 405 North Forty first street. Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
UNKNOWN BOY IS
 KILLED BY TRAIN

An unknown white boy, apparently about 15 or 16 years old, was run over and killed by switch engine near Sloss furnace last night at 1915 o'clock.
 It is not known exactly how the boy met his death, but it is supposed that he tried to board the front end of the engine, missed his footing and fell under the wheels. Although his entire right side was very badly bruised and three of his limbs were cut off he lived long enough to be removed to the hospital. but died before surgical at tention could be given him. Shaw X Sons amb bulance responded to the call from Sloss furnace and the dying boy was rushed to the hospital.
 The boys right hip was broken and horribly mashed, both feet were cut off and the right arm was severed from the body.
 Ii is not known whether the boy was tramp or whether he lived in Bir- mingham and was on his way home when killed. His clothing, however, would indicate that he did not live in this city. He was a boy about 5 feet 8 inches tall well built. weighing about 125 pounds, had brown eyes reddish brown hair and his face was slightly freckled His hands show signs of hard manual labor.
 The boy wore plain black coat, slightly worn, dark pair of long trousers and light shirt with large checks In one of his pockets was found large blue bandana handker- chief, an advertisement of "FTnk's De- troit-Special reversible overalls." NoSl Ing was found about his person by which he could be identified.
 The remains are being held at the undertaking establishment of Shaw & Son for Identification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
C. C. BASS SHOT BY
 NEGROHIGHW WAYMAN

c. c. Bass. mine contractor, was the victim In a bold daylight robbery which took place yesterday near Coalmont mines on the Birmingham Mineral railroad in the vicinity of Helena. MT. Bass was shot and slightly wounded and was relieved Of his personal effects.
 Mir. Bass states that he was walking down the railroad tracks near Coalmont, when he met a negro man, who ordered him to throw up his hands. He compiled and then the negro made him turn all or his pockets wrong side out. When he had handed over his watch, which he took from his vest pocket, and $ or 50 in cash the negro fired his pistol, the bullet taking effect in. MT. Bass right side.
 The wounded man was brought to Bir- mingham yesterday evening and was car- ried in an ambulance of Lige Loy to St Vincents hospital, where it was learned last night that Mir Bass was not seri- ously wounded The bullet did not pass through the body.
 MT. Bass home Is at 1907 Third avenue north, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
1ebbeftS WYifeS AbOuf
 Otfce-Filling RnmOrs

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 In regard to Thompson's statement that Frank Lathrop would be an applicant for my position it is indeed surprising for I was, what l believed, reliably in- formed that Lathrop would be supported by the administration forces' in this state for the position of internal revenue collector at Birmingham upon MT Thompson's acceptance of the more lucra- tive position, that of clerk of the United States district court, Northern district of Alabama, under an appointment by Judge Hundley, upon confirmation by the Unit ed States Senate of his judgeships own appointment
 In regard to MT. Lathrop, he is a very nice man and did excellent work in the recent campaign in holding to the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
FATHER AND SON Both Gained Health on Right Food.

A food that will build up the health of a man and that can be digested by baby, certainly has value worth consider ing.
 The following report from an Ohio wife and mother is to the point and interest ing.
 My husband had suffered great agony from stomach trouble, at times, for five years. Finally after six months in the hospital, he was operated on for ap- pendicitiS.
 "From that time he grew weaker and thinner until, when we brought him home he was reduced from 145 to 10S lbs.
 'Then he began to eat for breakfast, Grape-Nuts with cream and soft boiled egg. For dinner a dish of Grape-Nuts and cream, toasted bread and a glass of warm milk. For supper same as breakfast with a baked potato, one or two poached eggs and glass of warm milk.
 After two months on this diet he had nearly regained his normal weight. He took outdoor exercise, and got plenty of sleep He has no more trouble with his stomach, and can eat anything.
 These results induced us to try Grape Nuts on our months baby, who from birth had been puny. Nothing seemed to agree with him. although we tried the whole list of Infant Foods
 When I began to feed him Grape Nuts with warm milk poured on to make 1t soft, he weighed only 13 lbs. After six weeks of his new diet he has gained z lbs, and is healthy and happy"
 There's a Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek Mich. Read 'The Road to We'll vile" in pkgs.
 Ever read the above letter? A new pne appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human Intsrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
WILL BRING IN EXPERT TO
 STUDY WATER PROBLEM

to Birmingham and paid to study every feasible plan of bringing water here for manufacturing purposes. It seemed the hope of the committeeman that this could be done as soon as possible.
 The finance committee is composed of Walker Percy T. O. smith. John L. Raul, W. II. Kettig and ". W Graw- ford. The main committee adjourned to meet at the call of Chairman Rufus N Rhodes. In the mean time Mf. Percy will get his men to work and within a few months another session will be nec- essary.
 As an evidence of the interest taken, and the calibre of the committee it was noted that of the 15 everyone was in attendance, and not a single man was even late The discussion was along broad lines, taking up the Kay report and commenting generally upon the condition of water affairs. It wiE be arranged to have Professor Kay before the committee at 8 later meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
, At the Bilou.

"Under Southern Skies is pleasing Bi- iou patrons this week. The play is ad- mirably staged and is presented by very good company. Miss Laura Oakman, a player of more than average ability, takes the leading role, and the minor parts. with one or two exceptions, are in capable hands The story is an interesting one and deals with the ever-abiding theme of love- Two young southerners battle, one by fair means and the other by foul, for the hand of a southern belle. There is A mass of interesting detail well worked up and plenty of good comedy. There will be the usual performance tonight. Next week Howard Thurston, the master magician, will be at the Bijou. Thurston stands at the top of his profession He carries 26 people and elaborate para phernalia. Paul Kleist, who has an in ternational reputation as pantomimlst and illusionist, will appear in the per formances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
Iron MouIders Entertain.

Last evening at their hall on Third avenue the Iron Moulders International union held a very interesting meeting entertaining for the benefit of the mold CTS of the Birmingham district. Routine business was dispensed with and after nomination of officers the following pro- gramme was rendered;
 Opening address, by Chairman pro tenn Nick Smith.
 Piano selection, Percy Hughes. Address MT. Hiobs.
 Vocal solo, J. D. Foster.
 Address President Jacob.
 Vocal solo, R. iHghams.
 Address Leander Whelen.
 Vocal solo, J. D. Foster
 Address, Nick Smith.
 Serio-comique, MT. F'lemming. Vocal solo, R. Highams.
 Vocal solo, MT. Huggins
 Recitation, John Duke
 Vocal selection, Jack Martin.
 vocal selection, J. D. Foster.
 Piano selection, Percy Hughes. Vocal solo, MT. Higgins.
 Address, Barney Couln.
 The human flute, Jack Martin. Address -Aarles Cason.
 Vocal selection. Mir Higgins.
 After the entertainment refreshments were served in elaborate form Nick Smith adjourned the meeting with a well chosen address for the welfare of the craft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
Norhay Inquires Ab0uf
 Prohibition M Alabama

manner in which illicit whisky traffic is handled In this country. Particulars and detail are requested. Governor Conner through his secretary, William E. Fort, referred the letter to Mayor Ward. On account of the stress of official duty yes- terday Mayor Ward did not make an inn mediate reply but he will, at later date make a statement of conditions as they are in Birmingham, and the trouble, if there is any, in his opinion, the author ities are experiencing in enforcing the law
 What means the United States exerts to prevent the distribution of liquor through candies and cocoanuts is one of the queer queries propounded by the Norwegian government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04

publican party the full strength of the regular vote of the party of the state as shown by the returns, despite the constant dissension and eruptions that have occurred in the recent years in the ranks of our party in Alabama But in regard to him, 1 am reminded of the advice given him by the late Senator Hanna in Washington upon the occasion of his memorable fight some few years ago for the collectorship of the port of Mobile, to the effect that he CLathrop) would do better to go back to Alabama and stick to his lumber business-that there was more money in It. which ad vice Frank took at that time and which am informed by his friends and him self personally that he intends to con tinue to follow ". F. TEBBETTS.
 Mobile. December 9 190S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04

Through Elihu Root. secretary of state, B. B. Conner. governor of Alabama, and George B. Ward, mayor of Birmingham the fact becomes known that Norway too. is calling for aid in the matter of enforcing the law against the illicit sale of liquor.
 But Norway is not preparing to give up the fight Norway, instead, is making official inquiries as to the best manner in which to handle the illicit liquor traffic and tame those blind" tigers which, the paper intimates, infest that distant coun- try.
 A communication frBn Secretary Root to Governor Conner sets out that the Nor we8ians are anxious to learn the effective
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
Harding Thinks Himself
 Ineligible Fer Board

day morning that MT. Harding would not accept the position, an Age-Herald reporter investigated. MT. Harding stated: "On account of the business re- lations between the bank and the city believe l am disqualified to serve on the Board of Education. At any rate l do not care to take the chances"
 From Mir. Harding's statement, it was gathered that he will inquire Into the situation more fully today, and then notify Mayor Ward that he will not qualify for the position to which the City Council Wednesday night elected him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
LaGrippe
 Weakness

After a spell of La Grippe I was so weak and exhausted l could hardly stand. I began taking Dr. Miles Nervine and was soon better in every way"
 MRS. F. J. NORTON, Freeville, N. Y.
 La Grippe seems to wrench every particle of vitality from its unfertu- nate victims. That's where the principal danger lies; because it leaves the system in weakened condition which invites more serious diseases. During convalescence
 Dr. Miles Nervine
 should be taken to restore nervous energy, and overcome this weaken ing influence which is the most serious effect of La Grippe
 The first bottle will benefit if not, your druggist will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
BOARD GIVES PERSONAL
 ATTENTION TO THE ROADS

The Board of Revenue is right behind Supervisor Hill and all the road overseers in the county. MT. Hill has been ordered to furnish the board with an inventory of all roads and implements and stock owned by the county.
 Upon receipt of this report each mem Der will choose a district of his own most convenient to him, get list of the prop erty of the county in that district, ana set about to make the best use of it. The members of the board express the desire to view as much of the road work as possible.
 The board demanded an inventory rom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
Mrs. Mattle c. Williamson.

Mrs. Mattle c. Williamson, wife of J. D. Williamson, one of the oldest mem- bers of the police department, died last night at 9:15 o'clock at the family resi- dence, 1919 Avenue E, after an illness of several months. The deceased is sur vived by her husband and four children. The children are T. N. Williamson, as- sistant city warden: John, Clarence and Joe Williamson. Funeral services will be held from the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04

The City Council. at it's next regular meeting, will, in all probability, be compelled to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education caused by the re- cent resignation of Mayor George B. Ward
 w. F. G. Harding, president of the First National bank, believes that he is disqualified to serve on account of the fact that his bank has handled and is handling municipal bonds for the city of Birmin gham.
 When the report was current yester-