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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Personal and General.

The regular business and social meet ing of the officers and teachers of the First Methodist Sunday school was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Wheeler Sharpe on Avenue F, last evening. All the officers and teachers were present, and the plans for the Christmas tree and entertainment were perfected. Mrs. Sharpe's color scheme was red and green, typical of the approaching season. The dining room was decorated in red bells and evergreens and the refreshments car ried out the same colors. A feature of the evening was popping and string pop corn for the Christmas tree, about 50 yards were strung. MT. Frank Smith car rying off the honors for the longest string Those present were Rev. and Mrs. B. B. Glasgow, Superintendent and Mrs. J. E. Winning MT. and Mrs. Frank Smith, MT. and Mrs. Culpepper, Mrs. Merely, MT. and Mrs. Foster Hamilton, Mrs. c. S. Williams. Mrs. Brush, Mrs. J. J. Walker, Misses Maud and Lester Scott, Mrs. E. B. Kilgore, MT. H. c. Russell, Professor Blackwell.
 The many friends of Miss Bessie Morri- son will regret to learn of her serious illness at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs John Morrison on Ensley High lands Miss Bessie was brought home this morning from New Orleans where she has been attending the Sophia New comb college. She has fever and the doctors have prescribed absolute quiet, no visitors being allowed to see her. She is extremely popular among the society set anu her many friends hope she will soon recover.
 Dr. T. A. Johnson was 72 years of age yesterday. He is hale and hearty and re- ceived many congratulations from his numerous friends in this district.
 Miss Kate Price of Florence, Miss Mar garet Hopkins of Sheffield, are the guests of Mrs. G. E. Mohus on Avenue H.
 Miss Edith Brooks who is attending the Judson college is spending the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. L. Brooks.
 Alex Thomas and J. W. Maxwell re- turned totay from hunting trip on the Tombigbet river
 Miss Etfel Pennington who Is attending college in Atlanta, spent a few days this week with her brother, Mir. L. H. Pen nington and family on Avenue F.
 Dr. and Mrs. Nat c. Clark are visiting Dr. Clark'st mother in Russellyille.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Chorus RehearsaIs.

The male chorus under the direction of Prof. S. Alsop held a fine rehearsal to- night at the Baptist church. Considering the short time in which they have been organized their work is remarkable and gives much encouragement to those in charge. A committee IS out for the purpose of securing a hall for rehearsals and to provide ways and means to pur- chase a piano. A concert will probably be given at an early date under the auspices of the chorus organization, to raise funds for that purpose. A sugges- ton was made that the Elks be asked to present the first part or their re- cent minstrel show and that the chorus fill in the rest of the programme. The next rehearsal will be Sunday after- noon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
No Game With Notre Dame.

A letter this morning from the manager of the Notre Dame Athletic association, stated that it would be impossible for them to make connections from this city if they played here on January 4, as they were scheduled for a game at Indianapolis on the 6th, and for that reason will have to schedule some city farther north for that date. He expressed regret that they were not able to be with the boys as they looked forward to the trip south with much pleasure. This is quite dis appointment to the team here, as they anticipated much sport out the game with the Indianians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
NO FIREWORKS ARE
 ALLOWED IN ENSLEY
Christmas Celebration Will Be
 Unusually Quiet
LAW AND ORDER MEETING
Ensley Organization Will Hold Mass Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon. Personal and General
 News of Interest.

Ensley, December 1S.-(Speclal)- Christmas will be celebrated quietly in Ensley so far as fireworks are concerned, as the city council passed an ordinance not only prohibiting the discharge of fireworks but also the sale or exposure for sale of anything that comes under the head of fireworks and the city clerk has been instructed not to issue license for such sale.
 Even toy pistols of certain character come under the ban.
 A. B. Moss, alderman-elect from the First ward, was elected to fill vacancy and not E. J. Owens as was heretofore suggested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19

The play is a genuine thriller and pro- vides excitement in quantities. However there is also plenty of comedy to relieve the tension. The company is up to the average melodrama standard in point of ability and the play is exceptionally we'll staged. A matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight will close the engage ment. Next week the Bijou will offer Geparo and Bailey, vaudeville headliners, in sensational play called Irony the Bootblack," based on the operations of the notorious Black Hand society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Boys of Company B."

The attraction at the Jefferson theatre on Wednesday matinee and night will be Paul Gilmore in his new play, "The Boys of Company B' It is a metropolitan success in every sense of the word and MT Gilmore has scored the hit of his career everywhere this season. The story is that of a boy who outwits a rival who has millions, who outwits his future motherin-law, who outwits his uncle and compels him to make him his heir, and who outwits his own true love and shows her the folly of her own indiscretion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Weekly Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, December ,18.-Following are the weekly cotton statistics:
 Total sales, all kinds, 3S,0 GOO bales; total sales, American, 33,000; English spinners taking, 101, 600.
 Total exports, 5000.
 Imports, all kinds, 1S7oo0; imports. American, 157, ,000.
 Stock all kinds, 713,O0O; stock, American. 604,0O0
 Quantity afloat all kinds, 561,000
 Total sales on speculation, 300; total sales to exporters, 1400
 Quantity afloat, American, 501 ,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Jewish Minister Critically III.

Columbus, Miss. December 1s.-(Special0 Dr. Joseph Herz, who for many years has been identified with the local Jewish congregation in Columbus, was taken to Baltimore by Dr. John E. Davis last Wednesday morning. His condition was considered very critical then. A telegram just received states that the physicians there hold out no possible hope for the patients recovery. Dr.. Herz is we'll known throughout the entire south. His popularity here is very great among both Jew and gentle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
1 am and Order Meeting.

The Law and Order league Of Ensiey will hold a. mass meeting Sunday after- noon at 8 o'clock at the Ensley opera house. A number of prominent citizens will address the meeting. President liar rv Russell asks all members to attend and extends cordial invitation to the public generally. A committee Is prepar- ing an interesting programme.
 While the list of speakers has not been oi,,en out if is understood that among them will be James Bowron, Judge s. D. waalxlev pr. R. M. Cunningham and several local speakers.
 The meeting is called for the purpose of outlining a plan of future work and completing the organization. Everybody whether a memer or not Is urged to at tend this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Total Net Receipts.

New York, December 1S.-The follow ing are the total net receipts of cotton at all ports since September 1:
 Galveston, 21S6,3SS; New Orleans, 1,907,- 1855; Mobile, 227, 466; Savannah. 1.O14,901; Charleston, Al, ,975 Norfolk, 349, 391; Balti- more 50,6S5; New York, S,295; Boston, 7,727; Newport News, 9sS; Philadelphia, 1895; San Francisco, 20747; Brunswick. 2o3,71e; Port Townsend, 2S,772; Pensacola, 6e. ASA; Port Arthur and Sabine Pass 36,- 511; Jacksonville 2O,263; Eagle Pass, Tex, 150 Fl Paso, Tex, 30; Laredo, Tex, 100; Texas City, 2o,456; minor ports, 1011; total. 5,708,195 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Contests of Air Dome.

Much interest is being taken in the contests at the militant festival at the Air Dome theatre. A handsome ola- mond ring is offered for the most popular young lady, a bicycle for the boys ana a beautiful doll for the girls They are a number of candidate for these prl@es and their friends are extremely active in their behalf.
 The performance on whole is splen- did each number being first-class In every respect. unique souvenir or blown glass Is given to those attenoing the show. The affair Is under the auspices of Canton No. T, Patriarch Militant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
"The Right of Way"

While critics everywhere have declared as one man that "The Right of Way" which comes to the Jefferson theatre Thursday night, is the most gripping play ever written, the fact remains that no matter how well constructed a play may be, it cannot be independent of the actors who portray the characters. And 1t is claimed that in Guy Standing and Theodore Roberts as the co-stars May Buckley, Paula Gloy and all the others. Klaw & Erlanger have provided probably the best all-around company they have ever sent out of New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Club Is Orqanized.

Tuscumbia, December 1S.-(Special.)-A social literary club has been organized in this city with the following officers: Chas. E. Mayer, president; T. R. Jones, vice president; J. L. Julian secretary; John w. Johnson, treasurer The mem bership numbers 50 to begin with and will be increased. The club will have handsomely fitted up rooms in the Jones building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
At the Gayety.

Amateur night, as Is usually the case at the Gayety, saw the house packed to enjoy the entertainment offered by Man ager McArdle. The local amateurs per formed in a very creditable manner and deserve great credit for their showing. The Dainty Duchess company will give the regular Saturday night performance, a special train having been secured to take the company to New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Leave of Absence Granted.

Mrs. Sarah W. Hawkins, a teacher in the Bessemer High school, was granted leave of absence to go to her sick son in Tampa, Fla. It is understood that an operation will have to be performed on this young man and Mrs. Hawkins left today to be with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19

$685. to Atlanta and return via Southern Railway. Tickets on sale Dec. 18, 19, 23, 24, 30, 31 and Jan. 1st. Trains leave 7:3O a.m., 4:25 pm. and 12::30 midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
plslocates Hip.

Tuseumbia, December 17.-(Special.) J. Mrs Judith Aycock, one of the oldest and most esteemed ladies of this city, fell from her chair yesterday and dislocated her hip. The accident was very pain full one, but the aged lady is resting we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Arm Lost.

A young man named Murphy, former resident of Bessemer, and employe of the Birmingham Southern here, lost his right hand by falling before an engine at Ensley on Wednesday, He was removed to the home of his wife's father in Brigh- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Notice.

Bids will be received for all Shelby coun- ty convcts for the year 1909, by the un- dersigned, up to December 29, 190S Cor respondence solicited.
 J. A. JACKSON,
 Hard Labor Agent. A. P. LANGSHORE,
 Judge of Probate.
 12-1S-11t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Store Is BurnIarizAd

Anniston. December 1s.-(Special. .)-The store of A. Martin & Son at Alexandria was entered by burglars Wednesday night and robbed of a quantity of goods No clue to the burglars has been obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Infant Dead.

The infant child of Mir and Mrs ". W. Watkins, who died last night at Jones' boro, was inferred today at the Union cemetery, JacIbs & Son having charge Of the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19
Teachers Meet.

Decatur, December 1s.-(Special 1.-The Morgan County Teachers institute met at Trinity this morning for two days session. A goodly number of teachers from all sections of the county were pres- ent at the opening session and much in- terest was manifested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-19

Only One "BROMO QUININE." That is LAXATIVE BROMO 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., 1908-12-19
At the Biiou.

"At Cripple Creek continues to draw well-filled houses at the Bijou theatre.
The sun., 1908-12-27
BOARD FLOOR TENNIS.
W. ID. Cragin, Jr., In Final Round OF
Seventh Resiment Championship.

william B. Craein, Jr., who was the Sew
enth Regiment lawn tennis champion last
year. got a place in the final round OF the
militia oreanization's tournament again
yestefday by defeating l.. II. Fitch in the
semi final round. IL wasn't Z much OF a con-
test, era gin winning, .e-i,. e-l.,
Col. Cragin lost his pateh in the nrst
e--s The first set was q good fight.
Much Of the day wa4 devoted to the Class
B handicap singles, Herry Yondermuhllj
plus is, and Byrd W. Wenman. minus half
is. won their places In the semi-hnal round.
The summary:
RegImentai Cna amplonshlp Sip gIes-first round
walter Merrill Han defeated Calhoun Cragln'
Second Round-Arthgr $. crsgln defeated
SEMI .nnal Reund--wnIam B. cfagln. Jr..
defeated l.. n. Fitch. e-t, 81.
and 4. 8. CraTln defeated Charles Mcdonald and
n Y. sohnscs. e. 81, ..,,.a..
o.isoSu ssn r.n hiaa'aH Spus g. dsfsssed 2aaod
Moore, ninus is G--f 0-3.
Oiass b, Handicap. Sinales-.FIrst round-W.
Pnkus, plus 10. defeated y. H. NORTH plus ID
Second Boupd-H. L. Follst.. plus tslf IS DE-
featsd z. LsIdlsv, plus half p By ,defanlt; n.
u. HGsss.oS ~ Ns Wsin S Il %
j. T. nlTIcE. pms half o. defeated W. Pntui.
p'sEsa - ~ .t.uz youassnrAg, Rlu: ls.
AssaEAa HaI99 L. n11eA ia half .tb 60
6-sE u. w. Wehmen, minus half iA defeated
h, T. hoaKhton, Plus half -. ca So
The sun., 1908-12-27
Enlpire Tires
7sD ST. & BROADWAY.
7sD ST. & BROADW.
Tel. bes7 Columbus

manager. The factories are planning. 70 turn
out the air cooled Cameron "fours- and skies
In runabouts baby tonneauB and racers They
viii sAsrtly add 70 these models q taxicab and
light delivery car.
Among the foreign cars TO be shown at the
Grand Central Palace show next week win be the
Lanela cars exhibited by the Hol Tan company.
ThIs will be the iirst time that the Lhncia has
ever been exhibited In this country. Tue main
feature OF the HoltTan exhibit will be the light
car race cup OF the Automobile Club Of America
and the Lancla Lampo, the speedy little I'M
slI cylinder Lsncls of % horse power, the chassis
of which viii be sold In America at $500 num-
Aer OF examples OF other OF the smaller chAsses,
open touring bodies wlfIbe seen In the EXHIBIT %
The nrst Of the new 10 horse power model M"
White SteaInsrs 20 be shipped from the tsctory
the United States War Department. The car has
been assigned for the use OF the General stan In
WAshlngton. Q, II, Martin, who has recently re-
turned from Porto Rico. where he establlshed
an automobile transportation line has Joined
the forces OF the White company and viii have
change Of the used vehicle department
IN, Bosch Nasnsto Company announced. iis
The sun., 1908-12-27
KENTUCKY FUTURITY ENTRIES
December Payment Has Been Made on
9Ay HeanIings.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Dec. 2e.-secretary
Horace Wilson announces that the December
payment has been made on eT weanltnss
In the nineteenth renewal Of the Kentucky
Futurity. The entries come from thirty
seven States and Territories. as well rs
from Europe. and the list OF nominators
aggregates 3si. OF which only forty have
named more than four foals. and these
have named loss than half Of the aggregate
number. The Patchen Wilkes Farm OF
W. +. D. Stokes leads In the number Of
entries. having named seven more entries
than Its great rival Walnut Hall. Walnut
naii 10 second with seven more than Empire
City Farms. which 10 third.
The sun., 1908-12-27
CHESS.
Brown, Cornell and PennsyIvania to
Play This Week.

DtV"hs sOFhCii anu fGunbytN60l9 NC
Play This Week.
Beginning tomorrow the entire week
practically will be taken up by the students
Of Brown. Cornell and the University of
Pennsylvania. who will first engage In
their tenth annual triangular intercollegiate
chess tournament. scheduled for to-mor-
row. Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday.
On New Years Day Cornell will engage
In team match against Columbia on six
boards: All these games will be contested
at the Rice Chess Club 15e Second avenne.
In this city. The University Of Penngyl.
vania will be represented by W, II, Hughes
and N. T. Whitaker and Cornell BY L. Toiins
X. Mccoy and William b. Freeman.
The tournament manager announced
yesterday that the schedule for these games
would be made up as follows:
First Round-Tons, Cornell vs. hughes
Pennsylvania: Mccoy, Brown. VS.. whitaker
Pennsylvania. and Perkins, Cornell. vs.. Freeman.
second Round--Hughes. Pennsylvania. va.
Mccoy. Brown: Freeman. Brown. vs. Tollns
Cornell. and Whitaker Pennsylvania. va Per.
Third RoGnd-Pertins. Cornell. VS.. Hughes.
P%ennsyivania; % Freeman. Brown. ys. Whitaker,
Pennsylvanla. and Tolins Cornell. vs. Mccoy.
Fourth and Final Round Mccoy Brown vs..
Perkins, Cornell: Whitaker. Pennsylvanla. VS.
Toltns, Cornell. and Hughes, Pennsylvania, vs..
The sun., 1908-12-27
roo YARDs w cas-.
Walker. the Soath African, Reported &c
nanaiae h WSadegful fine.


SPECIAL Cabgs DsapdGeh b TEE SUE.
JOHANNESBURG. South Africa. Dec. 2e.--
II. e. Walker, the Olympic 100 metsg cham.
plon, made two worlds records at the
Wanderers sports here to-day. He rap
the 100 yards In 2-S seconds and the Is0
yards In II 2-b seconds.
For sprinting purposes the South African
climate is regarded as the fastest In the
world. being even faster than America, 80
there ts every reason TO belisve that both
Walkers records are. genuine. II these
perfo finances are found TO be without
question the 2-S seconds for the TOO yards
Will snpplant the SIS seconds, made by
Dan j. Kelly ct Spokane. Wash, on June a8,
1909. and the ii 2-S seconds. the mark OF
II 4-S seconds for the 10 yards made by
p. D: J; X WsfSgs at Travsrs islAnd on ssptsm-
II is not the fir OF time that walker is
reported. to have co vered the century In
2 2.5 eecondsi last fall ct AberEavenny
in Wales he was credited with t6e time,
but on tnvestisatl6n che track was found
full distance. while In England Walker
did IS seconds genuinely. He won The
400 meter In 10 ~ seconds. edualling the
worlds record. and in the bargain left
behind him such cracks &c Kerr Of Canada
and Rector Of the United States.
The sun., 1908-12-27
Fighting Talk From the Coast.

SAN Francisco. Dec. 2s.-sam Ian sford
is in no haste to get on fight with Jack
johnson, although he declares that he 10
not unwilling TO meet the big heavyweight
and that when the proper time comes he
will sign articles, Cofroth has opened ne
city. Be will try to match the champion
with Al zaufmaa.
The sun., 1908-12-27


After battling for several days with snow
storms over the Blue Ridge and Aileghany
and Delaware Joe W. Moore arrived in this
city yesterday in the Premier Century car.
This overland run Of .so5 miles from indian
apolis to New York. including stops for
meals and taking on gasolene and oil, was
made In elghty-four hours Of actual running
time, a large portion OF which was made by
Columbus. Canton. Cleveland, ioungstown,
Pittsburg,. Hagerstown, Washington, Bal
timore. Wilmington Philadelphia and Tren-
ton.
The speedometer registers i5,7so.7, which
Is the total number OF miles the Premier
has covered over the roughest roads n
and West. X. NJ owen has decided to
exhibit this car at the Grand Central Palace
show.
Portugal at present boasts in all s3s
automobiies. according to recent report,
OF which s0l are permanently located at
stimulate the movement to renewed yigoh
however, Il IL stated that the Royal Portu-
Huese Automobile Club Ii endeAvortnR to
cars, tires and component parts and sim
pliaoation Of the customs formalities req
uiste for admittance of the goods
For the benefit Of those who may con-
template automobile trips Though southern
Texas want to say don't believe whst the
2yfs Fz Rueer ss ySHh who tEscsnyy drove
from. San Antonio to Brownsville. There
can be but little doubt that distance is
measurabls Nth the average e,S resdsHt EN- ,S Of
rule OF as the crow flies. The crooks and
turns OF roads are not considered when the
stranger seeks Information. nor 40 40 many many
tion Of roads. Even when we secured
pencilled diagrams we found ourselves mis-
directed on more than one hot. dusty.
M nj nh
The report to the effect that the Ford
Motor Company had purchased land at
a factory there is stated by Mr.. Ford TO be
without foundation. Mr.. Ford declared
that the Ford Motor Company had no in
It is now erecting an entirely new plant.
The report was doubtless started by the
purchase which Messrs. Ford and Couzens
this transaction was private one, was not
carried on in the name OF the Ford Motor
Company and has no connection with the
company.
.WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 2e.-Two cars
Of the Quaker City Motor Club came here
9daS sod S.s from ba9a 9 sss he
Dayton. driven by Harry ,Tuttle. WHO was
accompanied by Robert Shirk. left Phila-
a. bv and FS r hs5s a S ad s
which was Harry Blake, Charles Curtain
and George Proud. which got away from
Philadelphia little after O'Clock. got In
here at 7:s0.
The roads from stroudsbprg to Pocono
Summit, were unbroken and the cars had
to go through heavy snow. The Stoddart-
Dayton did not break the road much for the
heavier car and the Knox threw two shoes.
the replacing of these and the putting on
OF chains at StroudsburR delayed the party
some time, but good progress was made
after the repairs. :.
The Monroe County Club has promised
to break the road from Stroudsburg to
Staufiers II there is 9 heavy snow before the
Club will break the road from this city to
Staufers, so that the racing cars will not
have much trouble getting through unless
there is an unusually heavy snow.
The party will leave here at O'Clock
tomorrow morning and return by way OF
White Haven and Hazelton,
The sun., 1908-12-27

William E. Scarritt Of East Orange. D: j.,
former president OF the Automobile Club
OF America, will deliver a lecture ut the club
house OF the New Jersey Automobile and
Motor Club on the night of January, l5.
The title OF the lecture will be via Balloon
over London, or a Birdseye View OF the
Paths of History"
The sun., 1908-12-27

The Cameron Motor Company OF New York,
telling agents for the Cameron, vi open its new
January i. IN charge Of Harry v. DoSefty a. Is
The sun., 1908-12-27

The Marion Overland Automobile Cont
pany. by petition TO the supreme Cour
legally change it's name to the Overland
Company of New York on January. There
will be no change in the stockholders or
officials OF the corporation, the change
being In name only.