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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
Machine Driven By John Ar mistead Hits Electric Car
 and Turns 0ve>
FALLS ON TOP OF HALEY
 PINI0NING HIM TO GROUND
Motor Car Was Coming Down Hill Alongside the Trolley Car Un- seen by Haley Who Was
 Crossing the Street.

Yesterdays record shows another auto mobile accident for the South Twentieth street hill, Byrd Haley, son of L. ]. Haley, being run down by an automobile driven by John Armistead at the corner of Twentieth street and Humboldt ave- nue. Young Haley was first struck by the machine, thrown short distance, then the automobile turned over and fell on him, but while he was painfully hurt his injuries are not considered dangerous.
 The accident happened shortly after 6.S0 o'clock last night. Haley alghted from an outbound car at Humboldt avenue and started across the street behind the car. Just as he reached the other track an in- bound car came along and he stepped quickly across the street in front of it.
 Armistead was driving his machine by the side of the car, and as Haley stepped across the track the automobile came along. Haley gave jump while Armistead swerved in toward the car in an effort to avoid him. The distance was too short, however, and the machine struck Haley, throwing him some little distance forward
 When Armistead turned the machine toward the car he went too close and struck the side of the car, the force Of the impact throwing the car over on one side As it turned over it rolled on few feet and fell over Haley, who had not been able to rise from the spot where he had been thrown. Armistead was thrown from the car but suffered only slight in- juries.
 Haley was quickly removed to a physi- clans office across the street, where Dr. l.. c. Morris and Dr. R. Nelson treated his injuries. He had one bad scalp wound just above the forehead and another one on the forehead just above the left eye brow. A careful examination satisfied the doctors that the wounds were not dan gerous and that no internal injuries had been sustained. by him. although he was bruised considerably in different parts of the body. There were no fractures of the skull
 After his wounds were dressed he was placed in an automobile and taken to his home on Fountain Heights.
 Last nights automobile accident will probably serve to call renewed attention to numerous complaints that have been recently made of violations of the speed laws by automobile drivers of the city. Numerous complaints have been made to The Age-Herald recently that the law was being violated in various parts of the city and special attention has been called to reckless driving on Highland avenue.
 It is claimed that drivers race on the avenue and that they drive on both sides of the street without regarding the law which requires all drivers to turn to the right and in other ways recklessly court danger. The Twentieth street hill has long been recognized as one of the most dangerous places in the city because of the heavy travel and coasting down the hill. Even downtown complaints are be- ing made, and The Age -Herald's attention has been called many times to reckless ness in speeding around corners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
NEGRO LOAFERS
 MUST 60 TO WORK
BoDEkER ISSUES STRICT IN STRUcTioNs TO STOP LoAFING IN PooLRooMs s-ATTRIBUTEs RoBBERIES TO MIGRANTS.

In a letter addressed to the police de- partment yesterday Chief Bodeker stated that from all appearances the officers are neglecting their duty with reierence to the enforcement of his order issued - time ago relative to the matter of keep ing the negro pool rooms clear of the loafers who frequent the places.
 Chief Bodeker attributes the. numerous robberies and petty thefts of various kinds largely to the fact that the negro loafers are not kept on the move. He believes that if matters are made warm for them they will go to work. Conse- quently some time ago he issued an or der to his men instructing them to keep the negro pool rooms clear of the leafers. Recently there have been large num- Der of thefts reported and the chief is resorting to every means to stop them. A few days ago he put on an extra shift of men to scout the residence sections of the city between the hours of D.. m. and a. m. He has now gone after the vagrants. Addressing his officers in the letter written yesterday he said: You know these vagrants, both white and black, and if you would do your duty I am sure this stealing would be greatly reduced"
 Following is the letter in full; Police Department, City.
 Gentlemen:-In making my rounds I see that the negro pool rooms are full of loaflng negroes. I have instructed you several times to look after the vagrants on your respective beats, but it appears to me that this matter is being neglected. Many reports have been made recently of petty thefts, etc. I will again say that this order must be given your atten- ton.
 You know these vagrants, both white and black, and If you would do your duty I am sure this stealing would be greatly reduced. Respectfully,
 GEORGE H. BODEKER,
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
GUARDSMEN WANT
 TO BUILD ARMORY
HOPE TO BUILD STRUCTURE BIG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL COMPANIES AS WELL AS LARGE CROWDS.

movement to erect a large audi torium or armory, large enough to &C., commodate the largest of conventions was started yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the Jefferson County Ma tional Guard association held in the Troop D armory.
 The erection of large armory for the accommodation of the different companies has been rendered necessary by the fact that several of the com panies will soon be compelled to vacate the armories being used by them as the space will be needed for city offices when Greater Birmingham become ef- fective. The proposition is to erect an armory which can be used by all of the companies in Greater Birmingham. This matter was discussed some time ago and a committee appointed to write to other cities and secure information relative to the cost and manner of rais- ing the money with which to build an armory. This was done and number of the letters read at the meeting yes terday.
 In Atlanta an armory auditorium has recently been built and has proven q success. Birmingham Is badly in need # an immense auditorium and the soldier boys are of the opinion that the construction of one would prove equal ly as successful here. The movement was given a decided boost yesterday and committees appointed to look fur ther into the matter. Active steps will probably be taken in the matter in a few weeks.
 A number of routine matters were taken up yesterday and disposed of, aft CT which the discussion of new armory was taken up, this discussion lasting for some time.
 It was also decided to hold the monthly muster regularly in the future and one will be held Thursday night of next week, October IS. This muster was cut out during the past two months on account of the National Guardsmen hainG an strike duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
RODGERS REVIVAL
 A GREAT SUCCESS

The revival at the First Cumb erlan nd night most auspiciously. Four services were held during the day, all of wh ich were largely attended. At the morning service 23 united with the church. Four hundred men attended the meeting in the afternoon. pr. Rodgers preached @ powerful sermon and at it's close seven confessed Christ and many in- active Christians renewed their vows.
 At the farewell service the large au- Il adults made the confession. During the various services of the day 25 adults were converted.
 Dr. Rodgers bid farewell to the workers and friends after the evening service and will leave for Nashville on the noon Louisville and Nashville train today On his arrival in Nashville he will take charge of Grace Presbyterian church, having recently accepted a call to that church,
 The meeting just closed has been a most successful one. The attendance has been fine from the very beginning There have been more than 100 con- versions and large number have united with the church. Tn addition to these results scores of Christians have been quickened and have taken on new life in Christian service. Dr. Rodgers sermons, talks and addresses have been earnest, intensely spiritual and oftimes eloquent, and his methods above criticism He has greatly en- deared himself to the Christian people of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
SEVERAL OTHER NEGROES WERE SLEEPING IN BUILDING BUT ALL ESCAPED EXCEPT AD M'LANA- HAN, WHO PERISHED.

In a fire which broke out yesterday morning at 4:25 o'clock on the upper floor of the two-story brick building on the southwest corner of Third avenue and Eighteenth street, A, A. McLanahan, a negro, was burned to death, while the damage to the building and it's contents will possibly exceed saOOO.
 So far Chief Bennett has been unable to ascertain the cause of the fire. Whether it was incendiary or not cannot be said. However there were four or five negroes sleeping in the building, and when the fire department was called out the place was like furnace. Evidently there was an explosion of some kind which spread the flames before the fire department reached the scene
 Mechanism evidently lost his life while trying to escape. He slept in a room in the back part of the building, and when found was lying near one of the windows in the front end of the hallway. It is supposed that the negro was cut off from the stairs by the flames and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
LYCEU M SEASON
 OPENS SATURDAY
FIRST ATTRACTION IN THE HIGH SCHOOL SERIES WILL BE THE COMMONWEALTH LADIES' OR. cHESTRA OF BOSTON.

Much interest is taken this week in the lyceum season which opens in the High school auditorium Saturday night, October 10. The first number is the Commonwealth Ladies' Orchestra" of Boston, which has reputation as the greatest female orch estra in the world. This will be followed by several of the leading musical organizations in this country, and some of the best lecturers on the American platform, including the famous pr. Conwell of Philadel- phia, Senator Deliver of Iowa, Gov ernor Folk of Missouri, Edward How ard Griggs and other well known public men.
 The season ticket for the entire course of 12 numbers may be obtained this week for s2 Tickets are for sale at the book department of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, Parkers drug store ana the Gum -Gambill drug store. Those desiring season tickets should apply during the present week at any or the above places, or they may be ob- tained by applying to Secretary j. w. Iafon at the office of the Board of bc- uca tiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
FINAL TOUCHES AT BIG FAIR GROUNDS Everything Will Be In Place By
 Friday MERCHANTS TO DECORATE Indications Point to Largest Attend ance Ever Secured for Fair in
 Alabama-New Attrac-
 tions Secured.

The week of activities at the Alabama State Fair grounds opens today. En- tries will have to be in early, and dur ing the next four days all of the valuable exhibits which it has taken months to land, will be dumped on the grounds and put into position.
 On next Friday everything will be ready as the contract ruling that everything must be in place is to be thoroughly en- forced. Manager Barnes promises that Friday will be just as good as any other day.
 The merchants of Birmingham have just four days in which to decorate their buildings. movement, headed by A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, Sol Caheen and a number of other prominent citi- zens, will result in the city putting forth a gala appearance Every store is ex- pected to decorate, and greet the largest crowds Birmingham has seen since the reunion, in a royal manner
 Late Saturday night the grounds had reached a condition almost nearing per- lection. Everything is ready. The big chute for Schreyer is nearly completed, with its awe-inspiring proportions.
 Manager Barnes announces new ex- hibit which will be of special interest. The association received a telegram late Saturday from the Canadian government to the effect that the big Canadian gov ernment agricultural exhibit will come to the Birmingham fair. This is large exhibit and includes almost everything raised in Canada. It has not been shown in any of the southern fairs, but will make the long trip from a northern cir cult to Birmingham.
 The state agricultural exhibit, covering big space. promises to be the largest and finest agricultural exhibit. Commls- sioner Wilkinson and his assistants arc sparing no efforts in their endeavor to make 1t both beautiful and instructive.
 Manager Barnes also announces that while 1t seemed impossible to get gen uine wild west show for the fair, he has just succeeded in landing a troop composed of some 40 real wild westerners. These will give performances in the arena and under a special tent as well.
 The railroad rates go on at once, and hotels are prepared to care for the-largest number of people they have ever housed In every home there will be more than one visitor. According to all eSpecta- tions the attendance this year will bs better than ever before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
JAPANESE ARE PLANNING
 10 WELCOME AMERICANS

I rol.io october 4.-Japan is planning to
 give the American battleship fleet a well
 con,a that shall eclipse in splendor and enthusiasm any of the previous ieeep tions rendered the American vesseis on
 their voyage around the world. The preparations for the constant en- tertainment of the American officers and
 men are now completed. The vessels are
 due here October r. and will remain Q
 week.
 When the 16 warships. under the com
 mand of Admiral Sperry, steam into Yo-
 kohama harbor the salutes of their guns
 will be answered in kind from 16 battle-
 ships of the Japanese navy. These ves-
 sels already are at anchor off Yoko- hama.
 The Japanese government will outdo all Its previous efforts at foreign enter tainment and the occasion Is regarded
 in Tokio as inaugurating new page in the history of the relations between the two countries. The international and po-
 ntical significance of the visit has not
 been lost sight of here by any means, and the fact that it was at one time re- | ported that the American vessels could
 not visit Japanese waters with safety. has only sired the government to greater effort to disprove these malicious ru- mors
 1 The Japanese authorities have taken delight in thinking up new ways and | means in extending hospitality to their
 guests and making their stay here thor oughiy enjoyable. and various exceptional att hQ manned. which
 aid in making the sojourn of the Amer jeans in Japan something always to be remembered.
 The entertainments and receptions will
 begin at Yokohama and continue there for two days before the scene of hos
 pitality is removed to Tokio. At the spe-
 cIaI wish of the Emperor Admiral Sper-
 ry is to be entertained and will reside
 for four days at one of the imperial pal
 aces at the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05

the moving picture theatres, and the third and fourth connected with the manage ment of a restaurant were not afraid to go home in the dark, and they started homeward in a crowd after having fin- ished their work
 At Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street they were accosted by two police offi- eers. After few questions had been propounded by the inquisitive police, 1t is understood that the four men furnished the information that they were on their way home. They were informed, how ever. that they were under arrest for keeping Hate heurs.' and were taken to the city jail, where they were required to make bond.
 The affair caused much indignation among those concerned. Chief Bodeker stated last night that the men were right eously indignant as the officers had no right to arrest them. It is understood that an investigation by the police com mission has been asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
LAW DOCKET IN
 FEDERAL COURT

The second weeks hearing of the law docket of the United States court of the Southern division of the North ern district of Alabama will begin this morning, Judge Oscar R. Hundley pre- siding. The civil docket was taken up last Monday morning and during the week quite a number of the cases set were tried and disposed of. Following is the docket for the week beginning today:
 Monday-Clifford A. South vs. Sea- board Air Line Railway company; Bap- tiste Levesque, administrator, vs. Ala bama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany; Thomas Pickens vs. Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company.
 Tuesday-ZHenrietta Hancock vs. Sloss- -Sh effield Steel and Iron company; John Blandon vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company; w. K. Terry, administrator, vs. Louisville and Nash = vile railroad company.
 wednesday-Mrs. Mary E. Taylor vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany; J. H. Johnson vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; Harry Black vs Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company.
 Thursday-T. I. Prickett vs. Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company, Omre Varady vs. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company; Annie Dean, ad- ministratrix, vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 Friday-Anna E. Barksdale, admin istratrix, vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; N. T. Riddle vs. Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad conn pany; Howell Porter vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
FOUR DIEN ARE ARRESTED
 FOR KEEPING LA7E HOURS

One of the greatest comedies of the sea- son was written in a few words on the warden's docket at the city jail yester- day morning during the wee sma' hours when four men of some prominence were arrested on the charge of Tate hours"
 Late hours'' is quite an exceptional charge to place against those of the mas culine gender, because of the fact that while the practice of night owls in stay ing out until after the noon-o' night may not be exactly proper, it has heretofore never been considered improper in the eyes of the law.
 Indignation and determination figured quite prominently in the act. The prin- eipals were indignant; the officers deter mined. The principals could see no com edy in the affair of the early morning, but to the onlooker it was ridiculous
 As it happened the four men, one prom inently connected with one of the local theatres, another the manager of one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
HOLINESS oNvENTIoN.
Meeting Called aSmpson Church To.
 night To Afange Details.

A meeting has fen called for tonight at o'clock at t Simpson Northern Methodist church, prner Seventh avenue and Twenty-fifth sect, north, in the in terest of tie Holiess convention to be held in Birminghn October 20 to p, inclusive.
 Everyone intereSd In this movement is requested to atnd the meeting and assist in the succ@ful arranging of the plans for the coention. Committees will be appointedhnd their ddties as- signed at tonight meeting.
 The local men charge of the ar arrangements for te convention are w.. I. Harden, 226 Ndh Fifty-second street. Woodlawn, and ie Reverend Osborn, pastor of the Simpn church, 24S0 Seventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
"Rusv Izzy,sRoodle.n ?

George Sidney, theIewish comedian, and his big company till open a week s engagement at the Sijou theatre to- night. The title ofSidney's offering this season is 'BusyIzzy's Boodle," a musical comedy of ne highest order. None of the ordinar elements will be found in this musial conceit. There are catchy songs andrapid fire comedy, embellished with prey girls, handsome gowns, bright sceneg, and pretentious musical numbers, Each number is specially and hansomely gowned, therefore requirlngmany changes of costumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
Ma ie esticr heatre.


 Those who dropinto the Majestic theatre this week Til see one of tn e most entertaining Ihows of the sea son. It is said tobe one of the best balanced bills thathas been presented and contains everl variety of vaude- vile. There are to comedy playlets on the programme, Iewis McCord & Co.,, making a hit in he roles contained in "Welly Jones' coop" which is @ laugh producer ofthe first rank, and William Mack an Ida Elliott excel in their farce comfy called "The New Minister" Those wo Kids" as Artie Schatz and Hazel Swanson bill them selves, sing, danceand "cut- up" at a great rate and crtte a favorable inn pression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
Fred Irwin Maiestics.

Fred Irwin's Mastics, the new kind of show, is the alraction at the Gay ety theatre for tls week. MT. Irwin has spared nethinin launching his of- fering this seaso A production of this magnitude retesents an enormous outlay for scenery costumes, electrical effects and sundr accoutrements. A company of 65 caifully selected celeb rities has been icured, a book and lyrics on entirel new lines, and a musical score by yseph Hollander that has the earmarksof grand opera. A glorious galaxy q gorgeously gowned girls, and a breez bunch of boys, con- stitute the choriars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
New Orleans Sunday kiIIInos.

New Orleans, October 1.-Two shot and killed and one fatally wounded was to- days record for Sunday quarrels in New Orleans. Joseph Bowers, carpenter, was killed by James Conner, a saloon keeper, who claimed he shot in self-de- fense. Lottie Caddey. negress was killed by her husband because of jeal- ousy. Walter S. Blairdone was fatally wounded by Katie Kingston in a resort run by the woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05

stated that the box was not under lock and key with the executive committee, but lying out loose at the city hall.
 The committee gets together tomorrow night, and it has before it one of the most ticklish jobs ever tackled by a new committee It Is probable that the Hoyt forces will make counter charges, and when the election comes up Wednesday night on the city council floor another big fight may ensue. The voters declare that if MT. Gambill was lawfully chosen he ought to have the office. It is a warm and interesting fight, which is be- ing watched by the Third ward voters with evident anxiety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
AMUSEMlNTS.I
Norman Hackett in Classmates. ]"

An American star Tn an American play" is Manager Doglas announce ment of Norman Hakett in Glass mates this season. Nw Yoik's great success last winter, 'Classmates" is duplicating it's prestie over all com petitors all along the inc on the road. The author gives you 10 time to weary or him. There Is enolgh vivid realism In the play to make wo good whole- some successes. Non1an Hackett is being starred in the Hay and will be seen In 1t at the Jeffeson theatre next saturday, matinee ad night, Octo- Der 10,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05

ages; J. A. Davidson vs. Southern Bail way company damages; Jim Andeff vs. James Merriman, damages; Ellen Mathies vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company damages; Jennie vermillion vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, damages. J. L. Vermillion vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, dam- ages; ]. R. Evans vs. Andrew w. Bur gin, damages; L. Bauman Jewelry comT pany vs. Cousins Carrell Jewelry com pany, assumpsit; G. S. Baranco vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. damages: Evans Baranco, pro ami, vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
4 U7HORHY OF THE CITY
 COMMITTEE QUESTIONED

The contest which A. A. Gambill is car rying on for the aldermanic seat in the Third ward is just now reaching hot ground. After losing at the polls by 29 votes, MT. Gambill now comes forward with contest, claiming that the repub- liean votes should be cast out
 There is a great deal of discussion about the matter. People on the outside doubt whether the city committee will have the right to open the state general election box.
 A number of people are asking where the box remained during the week be- fore the contest was filed. It has been