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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
POSTMASTERS MEET
HERE JANUARY 10
Meeting Transferred From
Montgomery to Birmingham
DOES IT MEAN POLITICS?
Local Republicans Deny That Meeting
Has Any Political Significance, But
Is Simply For Purpose of
Forming Organization.

The presidential postmasters in Ala
pama Will meet in Birmingham Janu-
airy Is for the purpose Of formally or
ganizing a state association. This
meeting was to have been held in Mont
gomery on the 14th, but a few days
ago it was decided to transfer it to
Birmingham.
The presidential postmasters con-
sist of those who receive a salary of
$lOO0 and UP, and who are appointed
by the President. The forming of this
association is in line with other states,
in majority of which an organiza-
ton has already been perfected. A
meeting of number of the presidential
postmasters was held in Birmingham
last November, at which it was decided
to call meeting requesting all presi-
Dental postmasters in the state to at
tend for the purpose of organizing an
association.
At the time of the November meet
ing there was much speculation as to
the real intent of the gathering, it be-
ing intimated that it was being held
under the guise of forming an asso-
citation when it reality it was to line
up the postmasters of the state in AS
sistant Postmaster General Hitch
cocks Roosevelt Cortelyou scheme. A
number of secret conferences were held
by those who attended that meeting,
but none OF the doings therein were
divu1ged. A number of prominent local
republicans deny that the meeting to
be held on the 18th will have any polit
zeal significance at all.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
EARLY PRIMARY
IS LATEST RUMOR
Chairman Expected To Return Soon
and Call City Executive Conn
mittee Together.

A repeated rumor was on the streets
yesterday which would not down, that
on account of recent developments mu-
nicipal politics will open up Immediately.
1t was stated that Chairman Atticus Null
line, who is in Florida for his health,
will return to Birmingham in few days
and Immediately call a meeting of the
city democratic executive committee.
1t is further rumored that the commit
tee is ready to call an early primary for
nomination of officers for the election
next September. March seems to be a
popular month for the primary, as it is
stated in several quarters that the public
is anxious to give a reckoning to the
officers who have been the cause of SO
much wrangling.
1t is known that Mr.. Mullin was pre-
-viously in favor of a late primary or
none at all, unless circumstances de-
served otherwise. However, the news
that Mr.. Mullin is returning seems to be
fraught with particular significance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
cLoUDED BRAIN
Clears Up On Change To Proper Food

The brain cannot work with clearness
and accuracy If the food taken is not
fully digested but is retained in the
stomach to ferment and form poisonous
gases, etc. A dull, clouded brain is likely
to be the result
A Mich lady relates her experience
in changing her food habits, and results
are very interesting.
"A steady diet of rich greasy foods
such as sausage, buckwheat cakes and
SO on, finally broke down a stomach and
nerves that, by inheritance. were sound
and strong, and medicine did no appar-
emit good in the way of relief.
my brain was clouded and dull and
was suffering from a case of constipation
that defied all remedies used.
''The Road to Welville,' in some provi-
Heavens richest blessings fall on the
man who was inspired to write it.
II followed the directions carefully,
physical culture and all, using Grape
Nuts with sugar and cream, leaving
meat, pastry and hot biscuit entirely out
of my bill of fare. The result am in
perfect health once more.
II never realize l have nerves, and my
stomach and bowels are in fine condi-
ton. My brain is perfectly clear and
am enjoying that state of health which
God intended his creatures should enjoy,
and which all might have by giving
proper attention to their food" There's
a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek Mich. Read srhe Road to Well
yille," In pkgs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
NEGROES STEALING
WHISKY BY CASE
What Might Have Proved a Dangerous
Blind Tiger Is Choked BY
Officers.

The first arrest made in which whisky
played a part was last night when Off
GERS Disheroon and Stokes captured E.
l. Walker and Albert Miller. The two
negroes had broken into the saloon on
Twenty-third street and Second avenue,
and were carrying off the few cases of
whisky which still remained there.
The unsatisfed thirst was upon them,
and they were grabbing at the last
chance. The officers found the store
broken open and waited until the negroes
returned for their next load. What might
have been real blind tiger was thus
broken up.
Despite the fact that the saloons nearly
all sold out their supply of whisky, there
were numerous wild-faced individuals
seen on the streets who were not pre-
pared, and seemed to be suffering as If
they would give their kingdom for
drink
Chief Bodeker yesterday secured bot
tie of "Beerine' a beverage which is
now receiving an enlarged patronage
The chief will turn it over to the Mayor
for inspection and analysis. There is
doubt whether it contains any alcohol or
not
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
1.-THE Walls of Jericho"

Beginning in an atmosphere of friv-
olty-the trivial vapid and passively
wicked atmosphere of smart life in
England, and moving to climax in
which letters are shattered at blow
and love awakes that strikes at the
core of things. 1.-THE Walls of Jericho"
is strong play. The unpleasant
characters predominant and the picture
She is not a happy one, but it is
hard to doubt the truth of the arraign-
ment. And more, the insipidity and
unregenerate smugness of thos puppet
men and sexless women, serves mere
man. man who hates sham, who
stiles beneath a convention that means
nothing more than cloak for
pecadiloes, a man who bursts the bonds
at last and determines on a return to
the life of the open he knew before
wealth became his and he entered the
charmed circle" of a nobility that lit
tie deserves the name.
In such a setting Mr. Kelley and
Miss Shannon are cast, he as Jack
Frobish err and Miss shannon as Lady
Aletha Frobisher. his wife. Mr. KEEL
ceys art grows with the needs of the
play and in the third act his denuncia-
ton of the society which Jack Fro
bisher had learned to hate was superb
Nor was Miss Shannon at all behind
in her support. First as the thought
less and spoiled wife of a rich man.
herself the daughter of a peer and
stepped in the prejudices which her
life had entailed, and later brought to
her senses and to realization of
great love for her husband, Miss Shan
non was equal to every requirement
Both Mr.. Kelcey and Miss Shannon
were warmly received, the curtain calls
at the end of the third act were en-
thusastic in approval. The support
was uniformly good, with being
brilliant and the staging of the play
was eXcellently done
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
HILL Is OPTIMISTIC.
Says We Have Been Going at Too Fast
Pace.

St. Paul, Mimi, January 2.-James J.
Hill, the famous ST. Paul multimillionaire,
is optimistic with reference to the re-
cent financial troubles and in discussing
business prospects for the new year as
serts that conditions will clear faster in
the northwest than in any other SEC
ton of the country.
There is nothing in business condi-
tions today to dishearten anyone or make
him afraid of the future" said Mr.. Hill.
Here in the northwest we have less to
fear than in any portion of the country
today. The late financial disturbance has
hurt us less than it has hurt any other
part of our country.
I'VE have been travelling at too fast
a pace. l am not a prophet or the
son of a prophet, but year ago I felt
that we were going too fast that a break
must come l tried to sound note of
warning. 1t is our good luck that as l
thought then, these troubles failed to Sc
riously embarrasses the northwest.
1.-THE causes of this trouble are far
reaching and worldwide Money has
been high everywhere because over all
the world it has been scarce. Capital
runs into little pools. These little pools
were drained dry. Wars and disasters
made a difference, and every expansion
called for more money than was avail
able to be used The foundation of pres
ent financial conditions was sorely troub-
led before difficulties reached us In the
northwest These difficulties were long
time gathering and I am not prepared
to say that it will not be long time
before they entirely pass away. But
conditions are growing better and the
northwest is prosperous and sound Our
tributary country is newer. We have
more to bring out Of the soil and more
to make general prosperity"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
FRIEND OF DOUGLAS
SPENDS DAY HERE
WOULD LIKE TO SEE FORMER
GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS
ON TICKET WITH BRYAN-DIS-
CUSSES NATIONAL SITUATION.

William Hassinger, prominent demo-
crat of Massachusetts,, and an intimate
friend of Ex-Governor W. L. Douglas of
that state, was in Birmingham last night
on personal business.
Mr.. Hassingers expressed views indi-
cate that he has done considerable study
on national politics. He is a warm po-
litical friend of William Jennings Bryan,
and would be glad to see Ex-Governor
Douglas in the role of a vice presidency
candidate.
Governor Douglas" said Mr.. Hassin-
ger, while being exceedingly popular and
successful in the political field, is not
a politician. He cares very little for the
great American game. However, he
would accept the nomination for the vice
presidency, and in my opinion the demo-
Gratis could choose no stronger OF more
popular man.
II think the democrats have a fairly
good chance to succeed this year. 1t is
impossible to predict the republican nomi-
nee with any degree of accuracy. Taft
is the administration candidate, and the
"iC oNPP0i'ih6 i1O"
ever, the entire field is against Taft-Can-
non, Hughes, Foraker, Knox and the bal
ance of them.
This fact-that the republicans are so
strongly against the administration can
didate--indicates the feeling among re-
publicans towards Mr.. Roosevelt. Indeed,
1 believe that Roosevelt is more popular
with the democrats than with the re-
publicans, for Roosevelt is primarily a
democrat and was smart enough to steal
the democratic thunder. Even had he &C
cepted the nomination for a third term he
could never have been elected to the pres
idency again"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
RECORD OF THE COURTS

In the city court yesterday the fol-
lowing new bills were filed:
Thomas Armstrong, pro ami, w. l..
Armstrong vs. Avondale Cotton Mill COM
pany-S1O,OOO damages claimed on the
ground that the plaintiff, a minor liz
years old, was, on September 80, 1907, in
the discharge of duties while in the en-
ploy of the defendant and was carrying
can of waste down into the carding
room. when his hand was caught in GER
tain machinery and his arm badly
broken. Negligence on the part of the
defendant is. averred.
John d. Hall VS.. Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company-The plaintiff
claims $4,000 damages on the ground that
on September 6, 1907, he was the defend
ants passenger on the North Ensley line
when a transom or sash fell upon him,
the alleged consequence of which his
head was cut and bruised.
Charles A. Henson VS.. Sloss-Sheffield
Steel and Iron company-The plaintiff
claims $4,000 damages on the ground that
on October 49, 1907, he was engaged in
repairing a furnace operated by the de-
ing scaffold it was suddenly raised caus-
ing him to fall, the proximate conse-
quence of which, he alleges, he was
greatly shocked, his back wrenched and
other injuries sustained.
Robert Sanders VS.. Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company-$5O00
damages claimed on grounds that the
plaintiff was the defendants passenger
on August 81, 1907, when two cars col
lided, the proximate consequence OF
which, it is averred, the plaintiff was
greatly shocked, rendered unconscious
and otherwise seriously injured.
Ella Ross VS.. Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company-The plaintiff
claims $4,000 damages on the ground that
on October 10, 1907, she was the defend
ants passenger between Pratt City and
Birmingham when the car on which she
was riding was violently jerked and the
plaintiff was thrown down and injured.
Several new suits were filed in the cir
cult court as follows:
John Meekin VS.. Central Coal COM
pany-The plaintiff claims $4,000 damages
on theg rounds that Willie Meekin, the
minor son of the plaintiff, was burned
and otherwise injured while working In
a mine operated by the defendant
Robert M. Greene & Sons VS.. R. S. w.
Browne-$55O claimed as due by account.
Pugh G. Marx VS.. Harry Weil-s250
claimed as due by account
Sol Golden VS.. M. Hirsch-$9oO claimed
as due by account.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
WOODLAND HEARS
BIG TOWN SPEAKERS
Green Ribbons Worn BY Greater
Birmingham RooterS
RULES FOR THE ELECTION
All Qualified Electors In Territory At
fected VIII Be Allowed To Vote.
The WoodIaWn Audience
Greatly Interested.

The last speeches to be made in
the outer towns before the Greater
Birmingham election were delivered
last night at Woodlawn, before one
of the largest and most enthusiastic
crowds which has faced the speakers
since the campaign began. Capt. Frank
s. White and Jere C. King were the
speakers, and every phase of the question
of annexation was handled. The audience
was a very much interested one and
Greater Birmingham appeared to have
made good with them. Messrs King and
White were delighted at the meeting,
and stated that they felt more assured
than ever that Greater Birmingham
would win a victory
Despite the fact that the matter has
been repeatedly published in all of the
newspapers, few persons were found
yesterday who did not know the citizens
of Birmingham would be allowed to vote
In Greater Birmingham election. For the
benefit of those who are uncertain about
this, the following rules will be observed
In the election:
All voters in the territory embraced by
Greater Birmingham who were compe-
tent to vote in the prohibition election
are entitled to vote in the election next
Monday. The entire territory votes as a
unit, /. e., the vote cast in all. or the
boxes will be consolidated and the major
ity of the entire number will win. The
voters of Birmingham are entitled to a
vote. Persons who failed to qualify for
last years elections, but who have paid
or Will pay their poll tax before next
Monday will not be allowed to vote in
this election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
At the Majestic.

Performances today and Saturday will
be the last opportunity to see the New
at the Majestic this week. Holiday
crowds have thronged the cozy little play
house all week, and every act on the pro-
gramme has been heartily applauded. Ga
letti's trained monkeys have proven one
of the best vaudeville features ever seen
at the Majestic. The majestographs fine
film of a prize fight is also attracting
marked attention. Performances at the
Majestic are given twice daily, matinee
at $50 o'clock, evening at $3.50 O'Clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
PROMINENT MEN
INVITED TO COME
INVITATIONS ARE MAILED OUT TO
WELL KNOWN MEN TO MEET
BRYAN AND HARMON IN BIR.
MINGHAM ON JANUARY %.

Invitations to prominent citizens of the
United States were issued yesterday to be
present in Birmingham on the occasion of
the visit to this city on January % of
William Jennings Bryan, the leader of
the democratic party, and Judge Judson
Harmon, attorney general under Cleve-
land
One of the best known democrats of
the union, ex-Gov. w. L. Douglas of Mas
sachusetts, was invited yesterday. While
the governor has made no direct state
ment to this effect it is learned from
other sources that he will probably be
on hand. An effort to have Senator john
ston and Senator Bankhead in Birming-
ham when Mr.. Bryan is here will be
made. 1t is considered very probable that
several members of the congressional
delegation will be in Birmingham on
January 20.
Wallace Screws, editor of the Mont
gomery Advertiser, and Erwin Craighead,
editor of the Mobile Register, were in
vited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
Status of Local Banks.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
Please correct the impression given in
the press as to the position of the First
National bank regarding cash payments
The bank is a member of the Birming
ham Clearing House and proposes to abide
by the regulation of the association. The
corporations who will provide the banks
with exchange on which they can secure
currency will have their pay rolls made
up in cash. Some of them have done
this and such payments will tend to re-
duce the amount of scrip in circulation
and increase the volume of currency. The
banks of the Birmingham Clearing House
association are in perfect accord and
resumption of normal conditions will be
simultaneous, no action being taken by
one bank in advance of Others. In my
opinion the exact date of a general re-
sumption of full cash payments depends
upon the action of the banks in New
York and other financial centers.
w. P. G. HARDING,
President First National Bank.
Birmingham, January 2, 1908,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
"Comina Ihro, the Rye."

The announcement that Coming Thro'
the Rye will be presented at the Jener-
son theatre Monday night will be greeted
with more than ordinary pleasure by all
who are familiar with the really extra
ordinary merits of this charming per-
Torrance. No show which was seen in
this city last season gave greater salts
faction. Indeed, it is not exaggeration
to say that among the musical comedy
performances that have been seen here,
Coming Thro' the Rye" holds the rec
ord for popular favor As presented last
season. 1t combined all of the elements
which make a success in this character
of entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03

Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday
and Saturday; light to fresh east winds.
Station at Birmingham, Ala; month of
December, 1907:
Atmospheric Pressure (Reduced to Sea
Level; Inches and Hundredths)-Mea
30.12; highest, S0.5O, date 5th; lowest,
20 60, date, 14th.
Temperature-Highest 81 degrees, date,
30th; lowest q degrees, date, 9Th; great
est daily range, 20 Degrees date, I'd; least
daily range, 8 degrees, date, 18th; mean
for this month in 1895, AZ degrees 1896,
4S degrees: 1897; 40 degrees, 1893, 45 de-
grees, 1899; 46 degrees, 1900 40 degrees;
1901, 43 degrees; 1902, 45 degrees; 1903, AZ
degrees, 1904, AZ degrees, 1905, 43 degrees;
1906, so degrees, 1907, 45 degrees. Mean for
this month for 10 years, az degrees. Abso-
lutte - '---''n for this month for 1S
years, 70 degree. absolute minimum for
this month for 13 years, 5 degree. .ver-
age daily deficiency of this monti. as
compared with mean of Is years, 0.5 de-
grees. Accumulated den 'sncy since jan
uapy 1, 100 degrees. Aver daily de-
ficiency since January 1, 0.5 degrees.
Precipitation-Total this month, 4 in
ches; greatest precipitation in "a hours,
1.2O degrees; date 9th and 2Sth.
Total precipitation this month in 1895,
3.4 inches; 1896, 1.07 inches; 1897, 500
inches; 1898, PIT inches; 1885, 7.20 inches;
1900, 601 inches; 1901, 9,O7 inches; 1902.
5.44 inches; 1903 1.9S inches; 1904, sos
inches; 1905, 5.21 inches; 1906 4.62 inches;
1907, inches. Average of this month for
Is years, 4.63 inches. Deficiency of this
month, as compared with average of Is
years, 0.63 inches. Accumulated excess
since January l, 4.93 inches.
Misunderstanding direction, southeast;
total movement, 1855 miles; average hour
ly velocity, miles, maximum velocity
(for five minutes), 80 miles per hour, from
northeast on the 18th.
Weather-Number of days clear, 10;
partly cloudy, 6; cloudy, Is; on which .01
inch or more of precipitation occurred, H..
w. F. LEHMAN,
Observer Weather Bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Josefius Lee,

Josefius Lee, the 5-months-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Lee, died yesterday
morning at the family residence, 1913 AL
len street, North Highlands. The flu
neral services over the remains of the
deceased child were conducted from
Walkers chapel yesterday afternoon at 8
o clock. The interment was made in the
Walkers chapel cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
Laurence Says Cnllman
Case Is Only n Big Joke

"The action of the probate Judge of
Cullman county is nothing more than
big joke" said Brooks Lawrence. SUI
perintendent of the Alabama Anti-sa-
loon league, yesterday. by the time
the temperance people have finished
with the liquor people, also with the
county officials who have conspired to
nullify the law, we will be perfectly
satisfied with the results. 1 have al
ways expected a test of the law. In
fact, we have courted this. While no
one has any right to say what the SUI
preme court will do, I am perfectly
satisfied to leave the settlement of this
matter in their hands.
II fully expect when we get to the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03

stage presence, and she wears some stun
ming gowns. Miss Lee Is a great IA
vorite here, having been a star of THE
Beauty Doctor Specialties are intro
duced and the play is most entertaining.
The usual performance is announced for
tonight. Next week the Bijou will offer
"A Message From Mars" a notable at
traction for a popular price house. Wal
lace Widdecomb takes the leading role.
The company has been received with
fiattering attention by the press and pub
lie of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
"Just Tired of Life"

Atlanta, January 2-After making care
full preparations, a woman, whose name
is believed to be Marian Hull, commit :
ted suicide today by inhaling gas through
a tube, one end of which was attached
to gas jet in her room. She left two
notes, one to the owner of the apartment
saying that she was Just tired of life, -
and another to her husband, who is SAID
to be in North Carolina. Nothing cau
be learned regarding the identity of the
woman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03

last analysis of the situation that there
win be 80 dry counties in Alabama in
1908 and the whole state will be dry
on January /, 1907
The test case for Lowndes and Crer :
shaw counties Will be called in Green
vile, Butler county, Saturday morning.
DIR. Lawrence, Judge Weakley and a
number of attorneys from all over the
state, Will leave for Grcenville today.
as everyone is watching the case with
interest.
The temperance people are surprised
al the evident subsection of the liquor
interests in Jefferson county. They
nate here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
Brings Woman From Decatur.

Deputy Sheriff Robert L. Collier re-
turned from Decatur yesterday with
Mamie Herring, the negro woman wanted
in this county for murder The negro is
charged with having shot and killed a
negro man at Dolomite several months
ago. She was captured near Hartselle
Tuesday and taken to Decatur where
Deputy Collier went for her. She was
locked up in the county jail yesterday
evening without bond
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-03
At the Gayety.

For more than a quarter of a century
Abe LeaYitt's famous Rentz Santley
company has been before the public
and the fact that the organization has
always maintained the highest stand
ard of entertainment accounts in no
which is extended to this popular at
traction at the Gayety this week. The
opening burletta is entitled "A Days
Frolc at Atlantic City" The closing
extravaganza-"The Darlings of the
Demon