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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
LAST OF MILITARY
 MEN TAKE LEAVE

When the Louisville and Nashville train to Montgomery pulled out of Birmingham yesterday afternoon it carried the last remnants of the military forces which have been on strike duty On this train was Lieutenant Colonel Hubbard, who will go to his home, in Troy, and with him were a few members of his stair. These men were Chief Surgeon Major Oates, Captain Maddox and Sergeant Ma jor Church-all three of whom went di- rect to Mobile. State Examiner Brooke, who has been in Birmingham since the troops were first called out, also left on this train.
 Next week. however, wifi find all Of these men back in Birmingham for the purpose of clearing up few odds and ends which are accommodating and the final winding up of all the affairs connected with this call.
 All of them were glad of this chance to get home and breathe. There is an immense amount of red tape connected with the handling of soldiers, and as a result it required a good-sized off1cs force to handle the work at headquarters. One man who has been especially busy in this respect-is State Examiner Brooke. who had the responsibility of indorsing all claims and pay checks.
 Lieutenant Colonel Hubbard was look ing somewhat fatigued when he left He kept in personal touch with every part of the district while in command and as a consequence. worked under ter rible strain That his work was done well is shown by the opinion held of him by the men who were under him, these men all holding him in highest esteem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
NEGRO SHOOTS HIS
 WIFEAND DAUGHTER

Because he was offended at some trivial action on the part of his wife, John Griffin, a negro, tried to kill both his wife and daughter yesterday afternoon about o'clock by shooting them with a shotgun. Griffin's wife is not expected to live.
 Griffin went to his home ons Forty seventh street and Second avenue yes terday afternoon shortly after o'clock. He and his wife had some words where upon the negro man became grossly in- dignant and resorted to a double-bar- relied shotgun with which to settle the matter.<
 Upon entering the room where his wife was standing he emptied one barrel of the gun at her. completely tearing away her chin, and then turned the weapon upon his daughter and shot her in the shoulder. The old negro woman will probably die The daughter is not be- iieved to have been fatally wounded.
 After firing the shots the negro took to his heels and when last seen he was evidently bound for Shades valley. Offi- cers Larue and Gates were on the scene within few minutes after the shoot ing and they made >an effort to catch Griffin but were unsuccessful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
PREPARES LISTS OF
 SOFT DRINK PLACES
BoDEkER WANTS TO KEEP IN
 TOUCH WITH THEM-DR. DICK TYSON OFFERS NOVEL REWARD FOR BLIND TIGER INFORMATION

From all indications 1t would appear that preparations are being made wh ere by matters will be made quite warm for the blind tigers of Birmingham.
 To begin with it is understood at police headquarters that Chief Bodeker is having prepared a list of the soft drink establishments in Birmingham, and it was learned further that there are several hundred of these places in the city. against the s4 that were here before the city entered upon the pro- hibition regime.
 It has been the experience of the po- lice department in the past that the so- called soft drink places have given the most trouble in the way of violations of the prohibition law. It is understood that Chief Bodeker is having the list of these places prepared in order that he may keep in close touch with them and effect more vigilant watch over the places.
 The Rev. pr. A. J. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist church and presi- dent of the Law and Order league. has offered a premium on the blind tigers. He issued the following statement yes terday:
 'Inasmuch as one of the Birmingham newspapers Is constantly charging that blind tigers are operated in open de- fiance to prohibition laws, I would like to announce that I will pay $10 re- ward to any person who will direct me to a place where I can purchase drink of fe n and every one. invite all to enter the contest. Every time I am taken to places in Birmingham and there am able to buy drink of whiskey will pay over to my guide Sl0."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
ARE
 COMING IN FORGE
LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY MOVE
 MENT CONVENTION WILL BE BE HELD IN BIRMINGHAM NEXT
 EBRUARY-BRlNGS HUNDREDS
22l8 Second Avenue.

The Presbyterians have decided to hold their laymens missionary movement convention in Birmingham February 16-1s, 1909. This body was first organized here last summer during the general assembly, and immediately became a powerful force.
 It will bring to Birmingham more than 1000 high-class business men of the south, men in every community who stand for most both as Christian men and as sub- stantial, successful business men.
 Since the organization here. big meet ing was held in Tennessee attended by nearly 2OOO. The movement is one which has spread all over the country, and al- most all denominations are preparing to organize.
 Each denomination has its separate or sanization, but there is big interdenomi- national organization which links all the work together.
 No convention ever brought to -Birmlng- ham had any more representative at- tendance. They will pay for everything they get, and will advertise Birmingham as she deserves.
 Dr. John w. Stagg of the First Presby- teran church returned Monday and dur ing his absence he attended big meet ing of tine executive committee In Mon treat, N. c. He brought with him Secre- tary H. C. Ostram, who is looking over the grounds and making reservations.
 C. A. Rowland of Athens Is chairman and S. J. Castles vice chairman, while Dr. M. McH. Hull is the other secretary The object of the movement is to bind the business men of the south together, and the Presbyterians have undertaken to raise so many millions as their share to eyangelize all the heatnens.
 Birmingham, which had the honor Of being the birthplace of this organization, is further honored by its second conven- ton. The royal entertainment given the general assembly here last summer is not forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
CHIEF BENNETT ILL.
Is Taken to Infirmary on His Return
 From Northern Trip.

Chief A. V. Bennett of the fire de- partment is confined at one of the local with fever.
 Chief Bennett has been i'll for several months and only short time ago took a vacation in hope of recuperating. This he followed with his attendance of the national convention of Ire chiefs, and upon returning to the city only few days ago he was compelled to go to the infirmary.
 It was understood from the infirmary yesterday evening that the chief is not dangerously ill., and is resting as well as can be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Congo Treaty Adopted.

Brussels, September 9.-To an accom- paniment of cries from the conservatives of Long live the King" the Belgian sem ate today adopted the Congo annexation treaty and the colonial charter. It in- dorsed also the views of the chamber of deputies that Belgium should be respon- sible for the Congo debt only in case q special law made this obligatory The Congo annexation treaty was passed by the Belgian chamber of deputies on Au- gust 20. Its adoption by the senate makes if final.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
BRYAN STARTS ON
 EEASTERN CAMPAIGN
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 porations have for years been seeking federal incorporation. The democratic party will resist every attempt to oblit- crate state lines, whether the attempt is made through legislation or through Judicial interpretation. Amendment Of the organic law by judicial interpreta- ton would be destructive of eonstitu- tional government; our constitution can be amended by the people in accordance with the terms of the document itself, and no group of men, however honorable or high-mnded. can usurp this power without violating the fundamental prin- ciples of our government.
 Rights of States.
 It has been suggested that the rights of the states can lapse through non-use' and that congress is justified in usurp- ing the authority of the state If the state fails to make proper use of 1t. While this doctrine has been advanced in the pre- tended interest of the people it is as ln-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
RaIIroad Mercer peIayed.

Jackson, Miss, September 9.-(Special.)- The Mississippi railroad commission took the merger or consolidation proposed by the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City with the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago will be considered. It is not believed there will be any opposition, as the lines concerned are not parallel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Personal and General.

The Rev. Thomas Armstrong of East Lake was a visitor to the city today. the guest of pr. J. c. Curry.
 Mrs. E. A. Little and children have returned after a very pleasant visit of month to the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Smith at Meridian, Miss.
 MT and Mrs. William H. H. Judson and Miss Grace Judson have returned from trip through the northern United States and Canada, after attending the National Editorial association.
 Miss Winnie Westmoreland has re- turned to her home at Athens, after spending several very pleasant weeks with friends and relatives.
 The Home Mission society of the First Methodist church will meet at the resi- dence of Mrs. R. W. Simpson Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 Yardmaster J. R. Williams of the Bir- mingham Southern Is confined to his bed with fever.
 w III. Skinner, a former storekeeper for the Tennessee company in Ensley, died tonight at Il 80 o'clock at Brighton He was a well-known and respected cit izen and his death will be mourned on all sides. He recently returned from Mex leo where he went in search of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Taft Has NothInq to Say.

Cincinnati September 9.-When in formed of the decision in the West vir- ginia gubernatoral contest tonight, Will laim H. Taft said he had nothing to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Business Good.

While some merchants are slow to ad- init that everything Is looking brighter, and that business has already begun to pick up since the calling off of the strike still there are other that willingly show their books as evidence that confidence has been restored to a great extent, and that conditions have already begun to improve. One furniture dealer sold $sO0 worth the first day of this week, and large percentage of this was cash. The real estate men are receiving inquiries for property, the grocery men are well pleased with the way business has picked up in their line, and there has also been much trading in dry goods, shoes and furnishings.
 The anxious expression that has been on the merchants faces for the past several months has disappeared and plans for improving the fronts of their stores are now being discussed, as the outlook for good fall trade is most promising
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Methodist Revival Meetings.

The Rev. T. R. McCarty, who is as- sisting the Rev. w. E. Morris in con- ducting revival meeting at the Meth odist church, is attracting splendid crowds at both the morning and evening services and both of these two able pastors are highly pleased with the sue cess of the meetings. The morning serv- ices begin at 9:30 o'clock and the even ing services start with a song service at 745 o'clock. which lasts 15 minutes, when the preaching service commences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Card Party.

The Ladies' Whist club was delight fully entertained by Mrs. A. s. Me- Gregor in her apartments at the Besse- mer hotel this afternoon.
 After the game of progressive whist delicious refreshments were served, and the different prizes awarded to the fol- lowing ladies: First prize was won by Mrs J. s. Winters; second prize by Mrs. Conville, on a cut with Mrs. Andrew Mitchell, and the consolation prize was awarded to Mrs. George R. Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
SUMTER MINES NJ GETTING IN SHAPE Will Put About 200 Men To
 Work Next Monday BABY SHOW IN BESSEMER Big Affair Has Been Arranged to Take Place In City Park Monday-Per-
 sona and General News
 of Beosemer.
BABY SHOW IN BESSEMER
By J. F. LEE.

Bessemer, September 9.-(Special.)-The mines at Sumter, in the Blue Creek re- zion, are being put in shape and 1t Is ex- pected to start digging coal there on next Monday More than 50 men are now at work cleaning up the "fallings' that have accumulated in the rooms and en- tries, as the mine has not been in opera ton since the first of the year.
 The starting up of this mine will fur nish employment to 200 men, and, while it has been rumored that some of the old est miners in the district were making preparations to convert what property they have accumulated into cash and leave the state, such is not the case In the Blue Creek fields. No new men were sent there during the strike and the mines at both Adger and Johns are being filled with good men just as fast as they can be used and Superintendent Byers states that he will experience no trouble in getting a good organization for Sumter.
 It is the consensus of opinion now that the operators intend to do everything possible for loyal workmen. more than the men themselves could expect, even were they a recognized body of union men, and that the next year will be the most satisfactory one that the mineral district has ever known, both to the men and the corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
JEFFERSON

Friday, Matinee and Night, Sept. II samuel E. RorI<'s Spectacular Produc-
 ton oC
 THE LAND OF NOD
 By Adams, Hough and Howard \ musical extravaganza employing g5 comediaps singers and dancers. md an amazing array of superb cos tunes, scenery and electrical eHects' KNOX WILSON fin his original crea- fion of "ApriI Fool"
 4 vision of SaIome-Extra Feature. The sensation of the English speak ing world.
 PRICES-Matinee, 25c to S1. Night 25c to S1.50.
 Advance sale opens Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Baby Show and Floral Parade.

Baby Show and Floral Paraoe.
 The biggest baby show ever given in Bessemer is announced for next Monday afternoon at 3:3o in the City park. It will be given under the auspices of the book committee of the public library, for the benefit of the book fund. Fifteen att tractiye prizes will be given for the finest children, from the age of one month to six years, and for the most prettily decorated baby carriage and go- cart. There will be a parade of babies in carriages, go-carts and on foot, through the park.
 C leraE admission for children ana adulrs will be 15 cents, which will also entitle children to enter the contest. It goes without saying that the park will be thronged with little people, their rela- tives and the public generally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Schools Opening.

Many of the country and district schools are opening, the whole number being on the verge of the work that is to be done this fall and winter. Among the new state institutions that are at work, and which promise well, are the Normal, at Daphne, now under control of B. 5. Baker of Mobile, and the new high school of Macon county, at Notasulga, under su- pervision of Mrs. Mamie Espey. In all cases where books of the new adoption are not in, old ones are used, by permis sion of the state superintendent, acting under advice of the attorney general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Secretary In Doubt.

The future course of the secretary of state with regard to the certifying of the republican emblem is yet in doubt, advice of the attorney general being yet to se- cure. The Thompson wing has won victory in the holding of the lower court that an injunction to prevent their using it cannot be issued, but the Davidson fel- lows having appealed, it cannot yet be said what the outcome will be. Secretary of State Julian being out of the city, the matter has been referred to the attorney general by Chief Clerk c. B. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

With the occupancy of the new dining hall at the Polytechnic institute, at Au- burn, boys are allowed to work their way through school as waiters-a new thing in the state. A full staff has been or ganized and some of the best men in the 5chool have donned white aprons and are bearing the food in to those who are more fortunate in the matter of money to pay their way. President Thach is very much gratified at the manner in which the in novation is being carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

There is great sorrow here over the drowning of Frank Scott in the Alabama river Tuesday afternoon. A pathetic part of it was that his wife was kept In sus- pense for several hours, there being re- port that the first report was an error. Another sorrowful thing was the fact that his companion, Ed Graham, who had begged him ot come out of the water, had to see him drown after yainly trying, hampered with his own clothing, to reach him. Mir Scott had taken up the busi- ness of intensive and scientific farming, living out on his place near the river.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-24
sToEcKER STICKS FOR JOB
Omaha JimOcrRt VIII Not he Scared
on by Ralph Clark for
Speaker,

w. F. S~toecker, member of the Douglas
county delegation. is still a candidate for
speaker of the lower house of the state
legislature, despite the open advocacy Of
Lee Herdman for Ralph Clark Of Richard
son county and the equally open advocacy
OF Arthur Mullen of o'Neil for Mr.. Henry
Of Holt county.
Mr.. Stoecker announced his candidacy a
few days after election and at the Dahl
man club ratification meeting Friday night
told the new governor and the assembled
faithful that he was in the race to the
finish and, further, that he had nearly
enough pledges to secure him the place.
Most of the candidates pledges have
come from out in the state, for in Douglas
county he is not strong with the democracy
and has been given the cold shake by sew
eral members Of the delegation. This Is
because he Is a recent convert to the party,
having registered as a republican as late
as a year ago.
Jerry Howard of South Omaha, who was
groomed for the speakership early in the
game, announces he will not consider the
proposition and w 8. Shoemaker, another
early probability, wants all his time on
matters OF legislation in which he is par
t~icularly interested and will not he a can
didate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-24
At work ON old Murder Case.

GRINNELL. Ia, Dec. 8.-OSpecial.)-On
the morning OF the fourth Of January. 1906,
near Brooklyn. was discovered one OF che
most brutal murders that has stirred this
part Of Iowa for many a year. An old man
named Thomas W. Read, who was known
TO live by himself upon a farm near
Brooklyn and not far from the homes OF
some OF his children. was found lead that
morning with all the oircumstantlal evil
dence pointing to robbery as the motive
Of the crime. The old man had made a
brave fight for his life. but his a~ssailant
la been too strong for him and had beaten
him horribly and left him dead. Detectives
were put to work ana every effort was
made to discover the murderer and have
him brought to justice, but. while suspicion
was strong. no sufficiently strong evidence
could be produced to warrant any arrests.
Recently some parties a been indicted
by the grand jlry and on trial have been
convicted and sentenced on various
charges. one of which was breaking and
entering a box car at Brooklyn. In con-
neetion with these cases evidence seems 20
have been obtained that may lead 20 the
conviction Of the murderer OF Mr.. Read.
and on Saturday afternoon last County
Attorney II. Il Boyd filed Information n
secured the arrest Of one Jesse Finley. who
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-24
Announcements of the Thenters.

Polly of the Circus. which is to be the
Christmas attraction at the Boyd theater,
will begin its engagement there this even
ing. A special matinee will be given on
Christmas afternoon, and another on Satur-
day. the engagement being for Thursday,
Friday and Saturday evenings. Miss Edith
Taliaferro, the star Of the company. is one
of the bright young woman who lave en-
deared themselves to tho American people
by their ability. h is supported by a
specially selected cast, and the whole show
is the same as appeared for a year at the
Liberty theater, New York; The feature of
its setting is the great circus scene, in
which a circus at work is shown.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-24
RIOTS AND FIRE INSURANCE
Companies which Refuse 10 Pay for
Property Burned by Might
Riders Win suit.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Dec. 2.-pemurreru
OF the North River n Globe and Rut-
gers Insurance companies TO the damage
suits Of the Luckett-Wake Tobacco COM
pany for losses sustained In the night
rider raid on Russellviile. ky. January
2, 1908. were upheld by Judge Evans In
the federal court here today. Judge Evans
ruled that the defense Of the companies.
that riot clauses exempted them from
paying losses caused by night riding or
sanisations had not been met by the
plaintiffs and the suits were dismissed.
The case win 80 TO the United states
court OF appeals. There te much similar
litigation pending in Kentucky as the re-
suit OF the night rider troubles. :
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-24
BIG PUSH FOR OLIVER BOOM
PittabuFG Newspaper Man Endorsed
for Uhited States senate by
AueEheny County Legislators.

PITTsBURG, Dec. A-George 7. Oil
yer. owenr of the Gazette-Times and the
Chronicle-Telegraph was today unani-
mously endorsed by the Allegheny county
members OF the state legislature for
United States senator to succeed United
States Senator Knox. who Is to be score
tary of state of the Taft cabinet. The
caucus, late this afternoon. was attended
by all members OF the allegation
t~wenty-four members OF the lower house
and ak senAtors-and Mr.. divers nsme
was the only one presented. although Con-
gresham Jones Francis Burke and John
DalEell had previously ~oun thaeir
candidacy for the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-24
MEDICAL MEN ON THE RACK
Two Army Omcers to BE Tried by
Court-MartiaI at For
Robinson.

Orders rave been issued from headquar-
tiers Department Of the Missouri converting
a general court martial at Fort Robinson,
January 8. for the trial of two medical
officers Of that, post for alleged neglect of
duty in the treatment OF a certain case in
the hospital Of that post.
The detail for the court is Colonies #. X.
Ward. seveth cavalry; Cornelius Gardener,
Sixteenth infantry; Frank West, Second
cavalry; Lieutenant Colonies L. A. La
Garde, A. H. Appel. r.. @. Ebert, e. c.
Carter, medical corps; Majors B. II.
Clever, Thirteenth cavalry; James Lock-
EFT, Fourth cavalry; r. M Blatchford,
Eleventh infantry; Peyton C. March. Sixth
field artillery; Andre W. Brewster. Nine
teenth infantry; William F. Martin, Eigh-
teenth infantry and with Captain o. L.
spauiding, Fifth field artillery as Judge
advocate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-24
MORE GIFTS FOR THE TOTS
Larger supply of Things Could BE
Used by City Mission Sup
plying Children.

There win be a sight worth seeing on
the stage of the Auditorium Saturday
morning at 9. Old st. Nick VIII then dis
tribute TO 1000 children gifts Of dolls, skates
or toys Of various kinds. Santa Claus VIII
make his appearance there under the
auspices of the City Mission. The wards
Of that useful institution will first be
taken care OF and II there are any gifts
over they will go to the children OF the
Santa Claus association.
I'VE are in a fair way" said Miss Nellie
Magee. but we can do nicely with yet a
little more assistance. Gifts to children
is the objective OF our work at Christmas
time and we shall distribute no baskets
other than in the regular routine, Con
tributions to the children's tree will sat.
isfy the spirit of Christmas as well as any
effort of the holiday season.