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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Will Soon Be Put To Vote Of
 People
BOTH CITIES ID BENEFIT
Negro Woman Who Escaped From County Jail and Who Has Given Officers Considerable Trou-
 ble Is Recaptured.
By c. H.. MANDY.

E.nsley, December 9.-(special.) )-The ac- ton of the city council of Wylam in rat flying the agreement drawn up by the jcint committee from Ensley and wylam city councils in reference to the conditions under whi,h the consolidation of the two cities will be effected, meets with general approval.
 Mayor John E. Nolan will call an cleo tion within the next 30 days. the time limit set by law, at which the citizens of Wylam will vote for or against the propo- sition. The fact that a petition signed by 9 large number of the voters of Wylam was presented to the city council urging them to vote to accept the articles of agreement would indicate that the propo- s.tion will carry A prominent citizen of Wylam when approached on this subject said: T have no doubt as to the result of the election. While there is some op- position % the proposed consolidation l am satisfied the majority of our citizens will favor it. It means better sanitary conditions, better lights, fire protection and many ether improved conditions, Then again Ensley and Wylam are so closely identified their interests are mut- ual, the great steel plant extends in the boundaries of both cities, and there is every reason why the plan will be to the mutual benefit of both cities. It will ma terially help Ensley, increase her tax values, give her greater prestige at home and abroad ard is step toward that end to which every patriotic citizen aspires- to make Ensley the greatest steel center in the country ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
DEFINITE POLICY
 MUST BE ADOPTED
fartin LittIeton Appeals For
 New Life For Democracy
MUST BECOME LIVE PARTY
President Woodrow Wilson of Prince ton Calls for Return to True Con servatism and To Go Back
 to old Principles.

New York, December 9.-Appeals by Martin W. Iittleton for a national organ ization to rehabilitate the democratic party, and by President Woodrow Will son of Princeton for a return to true conservatism on the part of national de- mocracy, interested and enthused 400 or more southerners, members of the South ern society of New York, at the annual dinner of that society in the Waldorf Astoria tonight.
 MT. Littleton answered the current spec uiations as 10 the probable future of the democratic party by declaring that it's future, if it was to be one worth while, could be that desired only through the speedy adoption of some definite policy for which the party should consistently and consistently stand. Too much time had method of making what was considered the fortunate choice of popular policy from time to time, he thought.
 Why asked MT. Littleton, cannot this society select an advisory commit tee from among it's democratic members, whose business 1t will be to ask good hard-headed democrats of each state to confer to the end that an organization shall be perfected in each state whose business It will be to put questions and get answers from the government, such as; Where do you get the money to run your government? Is your taxation just and equal: How do you spend it7 To the end that at Washington we shall keep and maintain perfectly organized, well-eauipped and courageous bureau.
 "If we do this We will become, first, live opposition party, armed with the knowledge of facts and practice upon questions wkich are always vital: and sec ond, we will deserve the support of the thinking people of the country and we will get it.'
 President Wilson called for return to true conservatism, which he said con- sisted in re-examinins old principles and seeking such reformulation of them as would adapt them to the circumstances of new time. The true way to keep our principles is to keep our heads; and not to be confused by new circumstances"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
RAILROADS SOON
 ID START BUYING
Market In Iron And Iron Prod
 ucts Is Still Quiet
FURNACES ARE OPENING UF
Iron Ore Shipments Are Making a Bet ter Showing for the Season and Orders for Structural Iron
 Are increasing.

Cleveland, O., December 9.-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Positive announcement that the Penn sylvania railroad will place an order for 100000 tons of steel rails within few days is believed to indicate that gen. eral buying movement on the part of rail- roads will soon be started.
 At present, however, the market is rather quiet in both pig iron and fin- ished products. Rumors of advances in prices of steel products are without foundation.
 The principal activity in the pig iron market has been confined to buying by cast iron pipe interests, about 25,O0O tons having been taken by the leading in terests
 Blast furnace production during Novem- Der was at the rate of 52744 tons daily, compared with 50,764 tons in October.
 Iron ore shipments for the season made a better showing than was anticipated, the total to December l being 25,S45, 16S tons, a decrease of 15,S49, I'll tons compared with last year. Shipments for December will amount to about s2,oOO tons. Earlier in the year it was expected that the decrease for the season would be about 50 per cent, while the final figures will show a decrease of about 3s per cent.
 Heavy buying of track fastenings by the railroads continues, orders for about 15O,- 900 kegs of spikes and bolts having been placed during the week. The American Car and Foundry company has received an order from the Hartman lines for 1871 freight cars, which Is in addition to orders for b200 cars placed with various interests some time ago. The Canadian Northern has ordered 1750 box cars.
 The general contract tor building the Chicago city hall has been awarded to the Noel Construction company of Bal timore, and about 1000 tons of steel will be required. Important building projects in New York city include an addition to the Whitehall building, which will call for 15,000 to 1S,o00 tons of steel; the municipal buildings, 25,000 tons, and the postoffice building at Thirty-fourth street With the exception of November, 1906, the past month was the heaviest in orders ever recorded by the American Steel and Wire company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
LIFE OF A PTMPLE

Compilations Are Cleared and Pim-
 pies Disappear Overnight Without
 Treahls.
 The dispensers of poslam, new sk in discovery, ask that notice be given that no ons Is urged to purchase 1t without first ootRining an experimental pack ago. Thoae who have tried 1t will aNa that the 50-cent box, Cn sate at Jacobs Pharmacy and all drug stoees is sufficient to cure the worst cases of eenema, where the surface affected is not too large. The itching ceases on first application. It will also cure acne, letter. blotch es. scaly scalp, hives, bar ber's and every other form of itch. in- cIuding itching feet. Being flesh colcced and containing no grease, the presence of poslam on exposed surfaces such az the face and hands, is not percnptnlc. Water and soap cannot be used in connection with It, as these irritate and prolong skin troubles, sometimes even causing thsra.
 Az to the experimental package or posiam, is can be had frec of charge by mali of tn Einersepcy Laboratories, S2 West Twenty fifth street, New York. It alone is sufficient tc clear the com p1exion overnight, and to rid the face of pimples in "A hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
BICYCLISTS STILL
 MAKING RECORDS

Madison Square Garden, N. r., Decem- Der 9.-Plugging away in advance of all previous indoor bicycle records, nine teams in the six-day bicycle race kept busily peddling and the thousands of spectators who crowded Madison Square Garden tonight, never before saw such earnest work since the saucer shaped track was built, ten years ago. One team was behind the previous record.
 During the day there were many changes in the relative standings of the teams but 1t was not until nearly 5 o'clock in the afternoon that an import ant shake-up occurred. Then Moran and Mcfarland decided they could steal a lap. Moran jumped out with a terrific tprint and gained almost lap over Stol but his partner, Rutt, last years winner, came on quickly and by hard sprinting, managed to regain the lost distance
 Joe Fogler of the Fogler-Lawson team, however, was lapped by the fast flying leaders and quit. No persuasion by his teammate or the management of the con- test could induce him to continue.
 T am all in,' he said. I've gone all I know how in this game and I find have taxed myself to the limit. I am played out and can't go any further"
 Lawson found no. other mate and was officially declared out of the race.
 The other racers in the contest kept pounding along and each succeeding hour found them adding new figures to the record.
 The score at midnight, at the close of the seventy-second hour, was as fol- lows:
 Rutt and Stol. MacF arland and Moran, Hill and Demara, 1419 miles, 2 laps; Wal thour and Root Palmer and Walker 1419 miles, 1 lap; Collins and Mittin, 14ls miles no laps; Calvin and Wiley, AIS miles, no laps; Denovovitch and Brobach, 141S miles, laps; Anderson and Vaoni, 14lS miles, laps; Faher and Lafourcade 14O2 miles, lap.
 laps, made by Miller and Waller in 1S8s
 The score at o'clock tb's morning at the close of the seyenty-fourth hour was Rutt and Stol, 1455 miles. laps; Mac Farland and Moran, 1455 miles, g laps Hill and Demara, 1455 miles, g laps; Wal thour and Root, 1455 miles, laps Palmer and Walker, 1455 miles, s laps; Collins and Mittin, 1455 miles, laps; Calvin and Wiley, 1455 miles, laps; Devonovitch and Brobach 1455 miles, 4 laps; Anderson and Vanoni, 14o5 miles, 4 laps Faber and Lafourcade, 1437 miles, laps,
 The former record was 145S miles, lap, made by Miller and Waller in 1S99
 The French team withdrew from the race shortly before 3 o'clock this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Tax Sales Notice.

City taxes on personal and real property are now due and payable. After January ], 1909, they will become delinquent, and instead of the property being sold by the city tax collector and treasurer as here tofore, the sale will be under decree from the chancefy court Under the new municipal code bill the tax collecto4 of each city is required to compile list of delinquent taxes and forward the same to the register in chancery. They are placed on the docket and unless cause is other wise shown the property will be sold under decree. It therefore behooves all property owners to pay their taxes be- fore January l, as it will be more diff ficult and n.oro costly to get the property released them under the old system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
c. M. E. Conference.

The annual conference of the c. M. E. church met this morning at 10 o'clock. Bishop R. S. Williams. D. D., of Augusta presiding. After devotional exercises the Rev. V. Washington, chairman pro tenn, called the convention to order Bishop Williams addressed the conference ex- pressing his satisfaction at the work ac- complished In the past and urged the dele gates to greater efforts in the future. His address was full of sound truths and good advice. The Rev. W. L. Henry of Pratt City made an address. The Rev J. s. Stout, secretary of the church extension, made report of his work In Chicago, Norfolk, Baton Rouge and other points. His report showed much progress. The Rev. R. Gray and Dr. Griggs and Dr. Aldrich of Bessemer made brief but point ed speeches.
 The conference adjourned to meet Thursday at a. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Black Hand Outrage.

The home and fruit store of Sam Cussynono, an Italian merchant, was dynamited this morning about 1 o'clock and partially wrecked. His wife and three children who were in the house at the time had a narrow escape from serious injury.
 From a statement obtained from Gus synono he received a letter signed by the black hand society demand ing the sum of s20O, designating a cer- tain spot where it should be placed. No attention was paid to it and the attempt to kill his family is the re- suit Chief of Police Hartsfeld Is working on the case and hopes to run the culprits down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Where Judgment Counts.

From Success Magazine.
 Pete" the White House bulldog, had . habit of going away with nonchalant manner and reappearing all chewed up. One day last summer he returned from one of these trips while the President was at tennis game with the French ambassador Assistant Attorney General Cooley and Secretary Garfield. Pete limped up to the wire netting, looking for sympathy. He got it from M. Jusseraud. MT. President" said the ambassador, peering through the netting, your dog seems to be a poor fighter"
 NO" replied MT. Roosevelt, looking thoughtfully at his lacerated pet mes a splendid fighter, but he's poor 5udge or dogs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
IS CAPTURED
 HE IS HAVING MANIAC

his mother and his three children murdered and their bodies cremated a fire that destroyed their residence mondson had been missing since and was thought that he too had been m dered and that robbery was the mott It now appears that Edmondson comm ted the crime and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

Decatur, December s-(special. .)-Sheriff Thomas R. Shipp received telephone message tonight saying that Tom Ed mondson had been arrested at Warrenton, Marshal county and that officers were bringing him to Decatur tonight.
 The message says that Edmondson is raving maniac.
 About two weeks ago Edmondson's wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Where There's a Will.

From Success Magazine.
 week before the Christmas holidays a Princeton undergraduate who lived in Chicago wished to start home, thus gain ing a weeks vacation on the other stu dents. He had, however. used up all the absences from rectations which are al- lowed, and any more without good ex- cuse would have meant suspension In a quanqary he hit upon this solution-he teleera aphed his father the following mes sage:
 sage:
 '.shall I come home by the B. & O., or straight home?"
 The answer he received read:
 Come straight home.
 An exhibition of the telegram to the faculty was sufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
When Troons Will Leave Cuba.

Washington, December Ex-Governor Ma goon of Cuba delivered tonight the state ment that the American troops would be withdrawn from the island in less than 90 days after the inauguration of the re- gently elected president. Governor Ma goon will leave Washington on Monday next, reaching Havana on Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Ask Any Vale Man.
lohemian Maeazine.

From the Bohemian Magazine.
 Shocked rather Qaying- down his vel paper)-What rascaliy boys those Y. fellows arel What won't they do next? Why, would send my son to Hades sooner than to Yalei
 Dr. Bones Ca Yale graduate)-No doubt. sir, 1t would be easier for you to get him in. Hadley's examinations are harder than the devils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Personal and General.

The sale of fancy work at Shows store o,. Avenue E will continue all day Thurs day Many lovely articles suitable for Christmas presents are offered for sale.
 P L. Day, who has been confined to his room with rheumatism, was able to be out today.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Metho- dist church will hold their annual bazaar and supper at the Gridley-Lee building OH Avenue U. next to the city hall, com mencing Thursday. An elegant turkey supper w,ll be served. Everybody in- vited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Committee Seeks Information.

The committee appointed at the mass meeting Tuesday night to investigate the conditions of the consolidation of the Ensley and Pratt City postoffices met tonight and drafted letter to the authorities in Washington, regarding it. The committee Is composed of D. J. Hudnall. Dr. G. W. Brown, 0. D. Comstock, and Mayor J. D. Lacey. A member of the committee said: The committee seeks to find out wh ether the postal service will be improved or not under the change, as we believe the department always desires to make changes that improve the service and on this theory we desire to know what the people of Pratt City may expect in the way of service. We are antag onistic to the movement, but we think we should get as good ser vice or better than we have now in the event of a change"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Plea for Exchange of Teachers.

Berlin, December 9.-A strong plea for an exchange of professors in the tech nica1 high schools of Germany and those of the United States is published in the Teehniker Zeitung over the signature of Herr weitzel, a well-known Saxon en- gineer. The writer asserts that the scheme would be of the greatest advan- 1aRe to both nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
A Clear Explanation.

From the Bohemian Magazine.
 A Southern congressman recently W into barber shop in a small Tennes town to get a haircut. The barber, al the usual flow of conversation, compile the job and, turning to his custom asked:
 Tennessee or Georgian"
 Somewhat mystified by the singl question, but determined not to show ignorance, the congressman replied:
 Georgia
 The barber then proceeded to brush hair dry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
WANTED Immediately, in

our Jewelry Department, an engraver for the holiday trade. Will pay good wages, or by piece work, and guarantee to keep you busy at good prices. Will pay railroad fare to Montgomery. Telephone us at our expense. Montgomery Fair, Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Personal and General.

Luther Strickland who has been suf- ferin from paralysis for several months past, was taken to Johns Hop kins hospital, Baltimore, for treatment. His brother, Steve Strickland, accom- nanied him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
The Reason.

Harlemite-If you wrote yesieroay morning I don't see why got your f'o'' this evening.
 no,yntownite-I do. I affixed special delivery stamp on the letter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

Any garment left on a tail or's hands (for any reason whatsoever) is called a Misfit. We sell you these $25 and $35 Misflt Suits for $15 and $20. It's guaranteed. Marc Linx, 2011 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds. LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. W. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-10
Not in chIcaoo.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
 Now big Chicago concern complains that its girls wil not stay single"
 Well will they stay married?.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-04

work on April /. 1907. so has been con-
stantly on the zone FOR eighteen
months. with the exception Of d brief
visit to Washington last fall. when
he appeared before the Congressional
committee. His present visit to the
mainland IS 10 settle up some details
or the work and TO take a rest for a
few weeks before returning in time to
receive another committee in November
The records Of work done on the
canal during the regime Of Colonel Goe-
thaIs is a splendid one. Up 10 the time
that he assumed C:.arge, lie largest
single months excavation had been
1,l60.OOO cubic yards. Since that time
the excavation has never run less than
that amount. and during the eight
months Of the present year the average
was 3,150,000 cubic yards, while the high
est months record was 9.4S7.2S7 cubic
yards. To September / Of this year the
total excavation was 47.3i7,431 cubic
yards. which is a tri1e over q third Of
the total estimate OF 142OOO00 cubic
Yards necessary for the completion Of
the canal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-04
CAMPS ON THE TRAIL
OF KAISER'S FRIEND
Angry Burgomaster Is De
handing an Apology
From Prince.

BERLIN, Oct AN angry burgOm2s-
ter. ruler Of the town OF Colmar, In Al
SAGE, 81 on the warpath against the
Kaisers most intimate friend, the mill
lIonaire prince and brewer. Egan Fuers-
teubery. major in his majesty's cuiras-
siers. and swcars that in spite or his
high rank he wiz make the prince aDol-
ogize for an act Of rudeness which de-
prived the mayor OF the opportunity or
spending a couple Of hours with the
Kaiser.
II was during the recent maneuvers
that Prince Fuerstenbers, arriving at
CoImar with the imperial party, grew
furious when he found that his auto
had not yet arrived. He was wearing
his GORGEOUS white Uniform as a major
OF cuirassiers OF the guard, so la his ca-
paCity as an officer he Immediately
Communicated for his personal use me
nearest auto, which happened TO belong
10 Herr BlumeuthaI, the Gurgomaster Of
C0lmar.
The owner was then engaged in max
ing a speech Of welcome 10 the Kaiser
on behalf OF the citizens. His chauffeur
objected 20 Prince Fuerstenberg' arbl-
trariness, suggested that the owner
permission should hrst be asked and
hnaIly appealed 10 the I.olice for pro-
lection.
The prince Threatened 10 place the po-
Ice rs Wen as the chauffeur under ar
rest. and so carried his point and went
on with the K2iser In the burgOmas-
ter's car
The burgomaster. who was hot with
race. wrote a letter to the Kaiser eN-
planning Why he was unable 10 accom-
pany his majesty. as planned in the
program. but having received no an
swer, he is about 90 90 20 Berlin, and
has sworR he WI not return until be
I has seen the Kaiser and got revenge
( for the insult
in the meantime he has discharged
| the two policemen who refused 10 in-
1 terfere when the auto was taken away,
Prince FTersteubcrS. on his return %
I Colmar. offered 20 apology 10 the burEO-
master. but simply flung the chauffeur
2-mark piece, saying; There, you dog
take that and praise your lucky star
/ Won escaped punishment for hesitatlne
/ 10 carry ont my orders"
{ The Indignant citizens or CoImar arJ
I backing up their bursomaster and deter
mined that the affair shall be laid be-
( fore the Kaiser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-04
GLOOMY CLUBHEN
MUST ALLPAY FINES
London. Has "OptimiSts
Club, " Where Guinness
Will Not Be Tolerated.

LONDON, oct. Sin the midst Of
hard times a new club, the Optimists
Club. has been formed in London
1t consists OF those who acknowledge
the duty OF cheerfulness. and who make
a point Of looking at the bright side Of
everything one Of the founders OF the
club. the bearer Of one Of EuglandS
pr0udest names. said yesterday:
''Something must be done 20 counter
act The prevailing tendency toward tax
ing gloomy views. Most clubs here are
in reality. 81 not IN name, pessimists'
clubs The conversation I'm them almost
invariably works round TO the conciu-
sion that everything, including the
whole country, is going TO the dogs. Ia
the Optimists' Club no one viii be al
lowed 10 he low spirited Every thing
| viii be done 10 cultivate cheerfUlness.
| The hall porter viii be carefully select
Z ed. we shall engage the rOsicst, most
l con -ented- looking person We can sd.
7 The club servants. in the same way. viii
have to be 'sIeek-headed men, and such
/ as sleep o. nights None with lean and
/ hungry looks need apply. The decora-
/ ti0ns Of the clubhouse viii be gay and
/ bright. the furniture most comfortable
ana attractive The walls VIII be huns
/ with such notices as Don't worry
OF 1T VIII All Be the Same in a Hun
/ dred Years and with portraits o. the
/ great 0ptinists OF fiction and history
I Sir John Flagstaff. RabeIais, and DE-
! Paneloss."
] Anyone who is convicted upon the evil
! dence Of two members Of being in ths
1 club for half an hour without smiling
viii be suitably fined and the penalty .ol
/ expressing any doubt as to all being
/ FOR the best ia the best Of all worlds
I win Do champagne an round on tlr
I spot. From time 90 time. lectures VIII
4 be given on current topics to show that
4 there IS no reason for discomfort. let
alone despair. These Will be reported IN
/ the papers and viii spread the influence
/ or the club through the whole nation.