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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
BAPTISTS BUSY
 IN CONVENTION

Meridian, Miss, July 9-(Special.) )-Re- ports on the various Baptist institutions and missions consumed a great part of the time of the second days session of the Mississippi Baptist convention. For ty thousand dollars were pledged within an hour after the convention was con vened for the Southern Baptist Theolog- ical seminary at Louisville, Ky; H300o had been subscribed to the support of Mississippi students at the same institu- tion, and 5000 was raised within 10 min utes for ministerial education at Missis- sippi college at Clinton. Twenty-Five thousand dollars were pledged at the aft ernoon session to home missions.
 Another encouraging feature to the Baptists of the state was the announce ment, just before adjournment, by Presi- ident B. G. Lowrey of Blue Mountain that the hospital proposition of the state Baptists was a certainty. It will cost something like s25O,O0O and will be located at Memphis. similar institution is to be erected at New Orleans immediately following the building of the one at Memphis Thus the care of Baptists from both ends of the state will be as- sured,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
"No Questions Asked"

Beau Broadway in New York Telegraph.
 l am always a little mystihed by that line which appears at the end of nearly all Lost" advertisements: "No ques- tions asked" Does every careless person who loses a valuable think that some one has stolen 1t? And if it has been stolen does the line mean that the loser is will ing to compound a felony? I know a man who once upon a time found dress The man was distressingly honest-I mean the sort of a person who insists on the conductor taking his fare if he has been overlooked or bawls a waiter outn If his check is not as much as it should be. Well, this paragon found dress wrapped up in large piece of papsr just as he was leaving a street car The package was in the roadway It was advertised the next day and there was the usual line-"No questions asked My acquaintance wrote to the advertiser "a woman-and told her he had the garment that she could have 1t by call ing for it and that she was at liberty to ask all the questions she pleased. She asked two: Where was the package found? How much reward did he ex- pect? In answer to the last question he said he wished for no reward. She of fered him a quarter. The dress was worth about $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
Personal and General.

The Daughters of the Co eederaoy will serve ice cream and cake at the corner of Avenue and Ninteenth street Friday evening. The silken quilt that has been offered in competition among the Daughters will be awarded on this occasion. It is understood tha they will have as their guest on his occasion Mrs Laura Webb, the nd ed writer Mrs. Webb will later on i've an entertainment here.
 The many friends of Mrs D. A. Echols, who has been i'll for some tims at St. Vincent's hospital will be pleased to learn she is much improved and will, be brought home today.
 Miss Harriet Smith. who has been visiting her cousin. Miss Gertrude Keenan, left tonight for her home, Cleveland. O.
 MT. George Tragressor was called to of his mother, who is seriously i'll.
 The 15-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. o. P. Bentley. who was operated on at St. Vincent's hospital for appendicitis is doing nicely.
 MT. D. P Knapp of the Bank of E l. ley left tonight on a visit to Boston and other points east. He will be ab- sent two weeks.
 Mrs. G. F. Harper who has been ili with fever, is Slightly improved. The condition of her little son, who is sick with typhoid fever, remains un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
ONLY TWO MORE DA YS LEFT TO REGISTER
ANNUAL SCHOOL CENSUS
 IS NOW WELL UNDER VA y

The annual school census of Birming- ham is now being taken under the su- pervision of the Board of Education. The enumerators have been at work since July 1, and the work is reported to be going forward very satisfactorily
 All of Birmingham proper, that is Bir- mingham and the suburbs which have been recently annexed, will be covered by the canvassers and it is expected that the work will have been finished by the latter part of July, although the enumer- ators will not be required to make their report until August 15.
 At present A. A. Lyon principal of the South Highlands school, and ". c. Griggs, principal of the Powell school, are taking the census. If necessary, how ever, additional enumerators will be en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
GUFFEY DEFEATED
 BY JAMES KERR.

Denver, July s.-The defeat of Col. James M. Guffey of Pittsburg, national commit teeman from Pennsylvania, as a candi- date for reelection, was accomplished by the faction headed by James Kerr of Clearfield at a meeting held in the con Vention auditorium today immediately Following the adjournment of the first session of the convention. Colonel Guffev and his followers left the hall and refused to participate in the caucus. James Kerr was elected national committeeman, Al votes being cast for him and none against. D. c. Witt, delegate, declined to vote, saying that he doubted the regularity of the proceedings. The caucus was held on the floor of the convention by the antl- Guffey delegates without leaving their seats after the convention adjourned.
 The Guffey supporters deserted quietly and the balance of the meeting proceeded quietly and without incident The dele- gation also selected members of the vari- ous committees, all balloting being by roll call The anti-Guffey delegates at tempted to hold a meeting during tke AoiioNiiS the or the eight contesting delegates from Philadel- phia by the convention last night. The seating of these delegates and the oust- ing of the Guffey men changed the com plexion of the delegation and took the control from the hands of Colonel Guffey. meeting was called for o'clock, but was postponed until 10 o'clock and finally until after the first session of the con vention because the Guffey supporters in the delegation found 1t inconvenient to attend.
 No announcement has been made by Colonel Guffey or his followers as to whether they intend to contest the valid ity of today's action of the delegation. Some of those who voted in the meeting in the convention hall today were alter mates and substitutes for delegates not present. a8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
POWELL IS LAID TO
 REST IN PRATT CITY
RUSSELL kELLUM IS SHOT FROM AMBUSH WHILE RETURNING FROM FISHING TRIP-A NEW TRANSFER COMPANY.

Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock the funeral of Judge P. J. Powell who died at an early hour Wednesday, was held from the Southern Methodist church of Pratt City. On account of the fact that the deceased was member of the Primitive Baptist church the funeral serv- Ices of that denomination, which are very lengthy and impressive, were used The interment was made in the Pratt City cemetery. During his life Judge Powell endeared himself to many friends. as the number attending the funeral showed, for never before was there such a procession seen in Pratt City. The deceased was also a brave Confederate veteran and his old comrades came to his funeral in ;t body.
 At an early hour yesterday morning Russell Kellum was shot while returning from fishing trip. He and several friends went out to Lake No. T, where they spent the afternoon and the first part of the night. A little after midnight they started for their homes, which are in Pratt City, but before going very far a shot came from someone in ambush and struck Kellum in the thigh. He was carried rapidly home and his wound dressed, and while at first it was thought it was seri GUS there is now no danger. The injury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
SHELDON FAYORS
 PUBLICITY LAW

New York, July 9.-"I have always be- lieved in publicity with respect to cam paign expenditures, said George R. Shell con, the new treasurer of the republican national committee. today. He added:
 Tn the approaching campaign I will be guided solely by the publicity law"
 In MT. Sheldons opinion publicity at this time will do good in dispelling exagger- ated ideas on this subject.
 "Of course' he said, there are objec- tions on the part of many givers to hav- ing their names published. The reason Is they immediately become a target. For the same reason many large donors to charitable objects unwilling that their gifts are known to the public. I am not alarmed over the outlook for raising money for our expenses in the coming campaign. They told me l could not raise money for the Hughes campaign, but 1 did. l got all we needed
 MT. Sheldon left for Hot Springs, Va. this afternoon to confer with Mr. Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
RECOnD OF THE COURTS

In the chancery court yesterday a bill was filed in the case of Salie l.. Began vs. Minnie Parker and others asking that administration be removed from the probate court to the chancery court.
 An application to practice law in the courts of Jefferson county was filed by Paul D. Thomas of Knoxville, Tenn. MT. Thomas Is a graduate of the University of Tennessee.
 The following damage suits were filed in the city court yesterday
 Alabama Mill and Elevator company vs. Southern Railway company. Plain tiff alleges that the defendant construct ed a spur railroad track along a street adjoining plaintiffs property and thereby made a dangerous crossing just at the entrance to the property. Plaintiff fur ther alleges that it's trade consisted large ly of wagon trade and that since this spur track had been constructed this trade had decreased on account of per- sons being unwilling to drive across the crossing on account of its danger. Dam ages in the sum of $3O,OOO are asked
 Morris Tine filed suit against the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company for $500, alleging that employees of the defendant had trespassed upon his property.
 c. w. Marshman filed suit against the Birmingham Waterworks company for s5O00, alleging that the defendant had cut off the water supply of his residence for three days.
 CIItIa bn i'm h m ai1 way, Light and Power company was the style of a suit for 5000 damages for all legged personal injuries.
 Joe Craig brought suit against the Bir- mingham Southern Railroad company asking $10,0O0 damages for alleged per- sonal injuries.
 Thirty thousand dollars was the amount of damages asked for in suit filed by Walton Drake against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries.
 Francis W. Franklin, Jr., by his next friend, F. ". Franklin, filed suit against the Central Coal company for $1O,00o, al- leging personal injuries.
 In the circuit court, Charley Terranova brought suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for $5000, al- leging personal injuries.
 William Bell filed suit against the Bir- mingham Coal and Iron company for $15,- GOO for alleged personal injuries.
 Jesse Phillips vs. Birmingham Coal and Iron company was the style of suit for $1O,0OO for alleged personal injuries.
 Twenty thousand dollars was the amount of damages which John Munter asked in a suit filed by him against the Woodward Iron company.
 Ed Bird vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was the style of a suit for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
CADNPAIGN SOON OPENS ON
 GOOD ROADS 4 AMENDDIEN7

The good roads campaign for the adop- tion of the Overton amendment to the constitution will open up shortly, and great enthusiasm is expected to develop A headquarters committee will be ap- pointed within a few weeks, which will have headquarters in Birmingham From this city the cohorts of the good roads movement will spread their literature and influence over the length and breadth of the state.
 Particular interest hangs on this great issue because Governor Conner has seen fit to express disapproval of the adoption of the amendment. Against him, and in favor of the amendment, may be pitted such a man as Senator John H. Bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed Tn the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 s29O0-F. M. Justice to Grace A. Dun lap, lot ?, block 646, map Of birminghaih
 sl375-W. l.. Pippen to A. F. Hilleke' lots Il and 12, block 19-I, Ensley Land company's fifth addition to Ensiey.
 $4O0O-M. H. Crittendon and Sallie Crit tendon to R. T. Mcleod, Jacob Broda and A. J. Odim. trustees Ensley lodge No. 9S7 Benevolent Protective Order oi Elks. lot 1s block god, map of Ensley
 $4O0O--J. H. Perkins and wife, Birdie C. to A. J. Odim, Jake Broda and K. T. MIG Leod, trustees for Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Ensley lodge, NO. sS7 lo' F, block 2O-D, map of Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10

is nevertheless painful one No trace of the shooter has been found as yet but the authorities are making a careful in- yestigation
 Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate office in Birmingham yesterday by the Pratt City Transfer company The capital stock is 5000 and shares are to be sold at $25 each, there being 80 shares on the market. The purpose of this firm, which is distinctly new one is to do regular transfer and traffic business in Pratt City This company will fill long felt need in that place, and it's opening was received with joy by the citizens. Those In charge of the corporation are: Pete Perolio, president and manager; Charles Perolio, vice president and treas urer, and also John Brocket and Frank Damastri, the last two being stock holders but not officials.
 The new brick buildings, three in num- ber which were recently started in Pratt City, are coming on nicely and will be completed before very long, The real estate market Is active in Pratt City at present which is considered by many as an evidence of the end of business de- i,ression, at least in thls section Several other men have decided to build new buildings in the near future and all of this sends the price of land up.
 J. Levi seems to be very unlucky with lis store, for it was entered at an early hour yesterday morning and robbed of $50 worth of dry goods Only few weeks ego this store suffered from a fire and two separate burglaries, and this makes the third one. The former thieves were captured and bound over to the grand iury but as yet no one has been arrested in connection with this case
 Patrick Foley is now very much im- proved and hIs recovery is considered cer- tain.
 J. c. Phillips, who lives on East High lands, lies i'll and in a very critical con dltion. However he is receiving the best of attention and there is still hope of hls recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
END OF FATAL GRADE |. CROSSINGS IN SIGHT Beard Of Trade Members Feel
 Optimistic TIME FOR QUICK ACTION Alex Mcleod Says It Is Suburban Peo- pie Who Suffer Most and some-
 thing Must Be Done To
 Protect Life.

The end of the grade crossing tragedies is in sight, according to the members of the Board of Trades special viaduet com mttee. A note of optimism prevailed i'll their conversations yesterday when ap- preached.
 Such men as J. D. Shelby, J. M. Collins, Jacob Burger and w. B. Dickinson smiled and declared that the railroads most cer- talnly would soon come to an agreement and remove the death-dealing horrors from the strets.
 Heretofore they have felt the movement unnecessary on account of the difficulty in getting the railroads to take hold, but since the new law has been passed they have the greatest confidence in victory.
 Alex Mcleod is one of the most enthu- siastic. The grade crossing horrors have ceased to be merely examples, but have called for quick and certain acton. We are all pleased with the stand of the City Council in it's move toward forcing the roads to viaduct Ninth avenue.
 As member of the committee l in- tend to do all in my power to hasten action. That's what we want. I believe that We can get the railroads together on this proposition, and before another year work should begin on the eradication of every grade crossing in the city.
 Tt is the suburban people who suffer most The horrible tragedies which have occurred on the East Lake line and many ether similar ones have already cost the companies as much as viaducts would. From an economic standpoint l can hard iy see why they should hold back, but if they do not get into the movement soon the people of the district wall unite to force the construction of viaducts."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
TWO KILLED, ONE
 HURT IN ENSLEY Raptists To Celebrate Centen-
 niaI Next Sunday 10 HOLD SPECIAL SERVICES The Building Committee of Methodist Church Meets Tonight To Discuss
 Plans-PersonaI and Gen.
 eral News of EnsIey.
10 HOLD SPECIAL SERVICES

Ensley, July 9.-(Special.)-A chapter of accidents occurred at the steel plant to- day resulting in the death of two white men and the serious injury of a negro c. J. Martin, section foreman on the Bir- mingham Southern Railway company, was working a gang of men on the railroad tracks leading to the scrap yards of the steel mill. A train of cars passed close by him loaded with skulls which were being taken to the yard to be broken up. The engine gave a lurch, causing one of the "skulls'' to fall from the car. It struck Martin, knocking him down. He sustained a badly fractured skull. and his right thigh was also crushed. A negro second hand named John Nave was also caught by the fall ing mass of steel. His leg was broken and he sustained other bruises about the body. Martin was taken to the Gun ningham hospital in the ambulance of Echols & Angwin, where his wounds were attended to. His injuries were so severe. however, that the attending phy- sicians had but little hope of his recov-
 
 tified. He fingered until about 80 o'clock and died without regaining consciousness. His home was at Calera, where it Is stated he had a wife and five children. A brother notified the undertaken to pre- pare the body for shipment to Calera for interment.
 The negro, John Nave, was attended to by Dr. w. H. Wynne, who dressed his injuries and he was removed to his home.
 This afternoon while August Lavell a structural iron worker. was at work in the repair shop, travelling crane bacAcd up on him, crushing him between the body of the crane and one of the steel columns which support the building, kill ing him instantly. Lavell was unmar- rled and lived near Pratt City,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
BATTALION MUSTER WAS
 BEST 1ET HELD LN C/71

Last nights battalion muster of the Jeff ferson county national guard was be- yond doubt the most successful of the affairs yet held. It is estimated that fully $50 men participated in the parade and review, and as a whole the companies made an excellent showing.
 After marching through the principal streets of the down town section, the six companies participating assembled under the electric arcade on Third avenue, where a great crowd had gathered to witness the review. The review last night was somewhat extended. Heretofore the battalion has only passed review before the regular officers, but last night it passed review before both commissioned and commissioned officers.
 One of the features of the muster was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
NEGRO LOAFERS ARE SOURCE OF TROUBLE
BODEkER lNSTRUCTS MEN TO
 BREAK Up PETTY LARCENY. HoGAN's GROCERY STORE BUR- GLARIZED WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

Within the past few weeks a great many cases of petty larceny have been reported at police headquarters. Chick en thieves have been vary active, hen houses having been preyed upon night after night Porch furniture, flowers and other articles left out of doors over night are daily reportell as miss ing, and quite a number of snll,l burglaries have likewise been reported.
 Chief Bodeker is of the opinion that the negro "rounders" who are almost constantly on the streets during the night hours are responsible. Accord ingly he addressed the following let :. ter to the members of the police de- partment yesterday
 The Police Department, City.
 Gentlemen-There are too many ne- groes loafing around pool rooms and prowling the streets at night.
 If you will pick up these rounders for vagrancy there will be less petty stealing. Respectfully,
 GEORGE H. BoDEKER,
 Chief of Police
 Among some eight or ten places which were entered by burglars Wednesday night was the grocery store of Dan A. Hogan & Co.,, 120 South Twentieth street. Quite lot of mer- chandise, the estimated value of whicE is between $500 and $500, was carried off by the midnight marauders.
 The burglars entered MT. Hogan $ place of business by way of the back door. They pried off bar which heli the door and upon leaving left the door locked, so that their mischief was not discovered until one of the clerk S opened the store yesterday morning MT. Hogan, who is one of the aldermen from the Eighth ward, reported the matter to the police department yes terday morning and detectives are working on the case.
 A number of other burglaries were reported to the police yesterday. The home of Frank s. Ray 211 North Twenty-s seventh street, was entered Wednesday night and articles valued at approximately $20O were taken. The private car of the Western Union TeIe- graph company WAS broken into an1 about s135 in money was taken Several residences were also broken into during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10

the rally given by Company G in it's ex- tended order drill. In executing this movement all the troops rush to the captain and form on their knees around him, fixing bayonets. The purpose of this in warfare Is to withstand cavalry charge.
 Company A of Woodlawn was again the favorite last night. However G and K companies made an excellent showing and were repeatedly applauded during the course of the drill
 The muster last night was the last to be held before the encampment at Chick amauga park, where the military will spend the last week of July, and nearly every member of every company turned out. The companies represented were B, G, K and Company A of Woodlawn, and Troop D and Battery D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
Good Revenue in chicaso's Wheel Tax

From the Chicago Evening Post.
 Strict enforcement of the wheel tax. which will bring into the city from s600, 900 to $700000 a year to be used for the inl- provement of street paving, will be the course of the city from now on, since the supreme court has upheld the law passed by the legislature at the request of the local administration.
 Within the next 10 years, it is believed. the revenue from this measure will result in giving Chicago the best streets in the country, whereas it now is accused of having some of the poorest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10

ployed to assist in the work
 The work is well under way now, but enough territory has not been covered to give a definite idea of what the census will show
 A census of the children of school age in the territory covered by the county schools Is also to be taken during the 1ext few days. County Superintendent of Education McAdory was busy all of yes- ;erday furnishing the census takers with blanks and other forms.
 The men who will take the census were appointed by the trustees who were elect ed last week in each of the beats, one trustee being elected from each beat In number of beats there were no votes cast and it will be necessary for the Board os Revenue to appoint trustees for these beats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
GHdden Tourists Speeding.

Cambridge Springs. Pa, July 9.-The first days run of the Glidden automobile tour ended here tonight, having made A run Of IF miles. Car No. 1, driven by John Williams, checked out first at 10 o'clock. eastern time, and checked in here at 3:53 central time. Near Bayview. N. Y, car No. 105. driven by John Breyfogle of Rochester, ran into telegraph pole and was wrecked. MT. Breyfogle retired from. the tour and shipped his car to Rochester. All the others had perfect scores.