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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
FROM RESPECT AND AFFLUENCE
 ID POVERTY AND DISGRACE

St. Louis, April 7-After career rang ing from respect and affluence to poverty and disgrace, Dr. James Shapard Cabanne, 69 years old, founder of the fashionable residence district known as
 Cabanne Pldee, died today at St. Vim cents asylum.
 For 25 years Dr. Cabanne lived a dual life in St. Louis, maintaining one home ir Cabanne Place, where he was known
 as a wealthy and successful physician and another in North St. Louis, where he
 was known as MT. Norris" Mrs.
 Cabanne divorced her husband in 1902. ! Soon afterward he lost his money through
 unfortunate speculation. Last May as
 an act of reparation, he welded Della Doherty, a former domestic in his house. hold, and the mother of four of his children, who, with these children lived in the Morris" home in North St. Louis He secured a position as street in- spector, but later lost it. His health declined rapidly and he was taken to the city hospital. Finally he was re- moved to St. Vincents asylum where he died today. He at one time unsuc- cessfully applied to be sent to the poor house,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
ACHIEVEMENTS ACTS
 AROUSE COMMUNITY
Many Wild RumorS Were Af1oa
 In EnSIey
BIG ORE BINS FINISHED
Much Interest In the Musicale To Be Given By Helpers of Ensley Bap- tist Church-Personal
 and General.

Ensley April 7-CSpecial. 1.-The at- tempted assassination of Monroe Young by two highwaymen and the subsequent hold-ups and hunt for the robbers caused much excitement in Ensley this morning. The boldness of the attack and the repe- titions that were reported was the cause of much display of feeling and threats of vengeance were frequently heard All the officers that could be spared took part in the search for the highwaymen The excitement reached it's highest pitch when the news reached me city that the men had been killed. It was first re- ported that pitched battle had occurred between the officers and a number of foreigners and that several had been killed on both sides News was brought by an eyewitness of the shooting of the men by Chief Deputy Lucien Brown and Dep uty Sid Cowan and the true state of affairs stated, which dispelled the rumors.
 However, the affair continued to be the chief topic of conversation during the day and many wild and conflicting state ments were made. There seems to be no doubt as to the men who were shot be- ing the right parties, as witnesses to the shooting say they shot at the Officers the moment they were called to halt. MT. Young is well known in Ensley and much indignation was expressed at the at tempt to murder him. He was taken home late this evening and is resting we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

rat poison this afternoon and had nar- row escape from death as a result. Dr. T. A. Johnson, the grandfather of the child, was present when the child's act was discovered, and by applying prompt measures probably saved her life. She IS now practically out of danger.
 Mrs. J. H. Sheldon, who was operated on last week. and who has been so se- riously ill., is now much improved and on a fair way to recovery.
 The explosion of cartridge in the chamber of a Winchester rifle held in the hands of Constable Lee White came near causing him serious injury. MT. White was preparing to join in the hunt for the assailants of MT. Young, who was way laid and shot this morning, and was load ing the rife when cartridge stuck In attempting to remove it an explosion oc- cured, fragments of the shell striking him in the face and eyes. Fortunately no injury was sustained beyond slight burns. Mir. White joined the posse that hunted down the highwaymen.
 The Rev Wood Springfield of Marcham, state evangelist of the Free Will Baptist church, is in the city, the guest of his brother Dr. T. J. Springfield.
 Don Walker, formerly of this city. now located in New York, is visiting friends and relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
URGE FARMERS NOT
 TO SELL SINGLE BALE
PRESIDENTS OF STATE ASSOCIA- TONS SAY THEY HAVE MADE
 ALL FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS TO ENABLE FARMERS TO HOLD.

The first information on the results of the recent meeting in Little Rock of the state presidents of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative union will be printed in the edition of the Farmers Union Guide, which appears today. On the front page, in large display type. will appear the follow ing:
 Don't sell bale of cotton! The COL ton holders army is gaining hundreds cf recruits daily-the ramparts are be- ing built higher and the fortress of lo cent cotton cannot be successfully stormed. The assaults of the enemy have been repulsed and there is no breach in the walls. Banks all over the south are coming to the rescue with ammunition" for a successful defense of our position.
 At the meeting of state presidents. F. E. and c. [. of A, held in Little Rock April and 8, definite plans were formulated for the cooperation of all taining the original contention for a 15 cent minimum price.
 All over the cotton belt these plans are being actively pushed today. The details will be duly and officially con- municated to each local union as rapid ly as possible Success is assured for we will have plenty Of eco- operation; from other holders of cotton. The rem rant of the crop is not large and ar engagements have been made to thor oughly protect it and enable the grow CT and all present holders to retain control until the goal of 15 cent cotton is reached.
 Banks all over the south are ar ranging to care for such cotton loans as are necessary to enable holders to carry their cotton indefinitely.
 Little Rock banks have agreed to loan satisfactory amounts on all dis |: ess" and mortgaged cotton in Arkan- sas, and on liberal terms and fair con- Citions.
 Memphis banks will likewise care for Missouri, Tennessee and northern Mis- sissippi cotton. and the banks of Missis- sippi will meet Wednesday, April 8. to formulate arrangements along this lire 10 the same end.
 Alabama will settle her own bank ing proposition this week and no cot ton now in union farmers hands will need to be dumped on a forced mac- ket.
 In Georgia cotton loans maturing April 1 were extended without mes tion to October 1.
 It is astonishing how few people really need to raise money on their holdings either to finance loans and 1 ccher dets or to make the new crop.
 Texas, Oklahoma, North and South Carolina can handle their crop bal ances with ease and the situation was never so favorable before. If you need an advance on your cot 'cn advise the nearest union warehouse manager of your necessities, and in q few days you will be instructed how, when and where you can procure the money. Borrow only what you need , snd don't borrow if you do not abso- . lutely need it.
 | Wait for authoritative instructions | from state headquarters. | Don't sell a bale of cottoni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Musicale To Be Given.

Much interest is being manifested in the musicale to be given at the Ensley opera house Thursday night, April g, un- der the auspices of the Pastors Helpers of the Ensley Baptist church.
 A crowded house is anticipated, as it will be seen by the following programme that all participants are prominent in the musical circles of Birmingham:
 Piano Duiet-Misses Jones and Byrne.
 ta) Sunset Dudley BuclO. to) When Love Is Gone" (Hawley)-Miss Nun nally.
 "Rondo Caprisioso.' Mendelsohn)-Miss Murphy.
 (a) "The Year at the Spring." CMrs Beacm; (b) "Elegie," (NassaneD-Miss Bryne. .
 (a) For All Eternity, RotolD; (b) "Ab- sent (Metcalfe)-Mr. Farley.
 "Machen," CRaff)-Miss Jones.
 'Snowflakes McGuire.
 (a) "Unrequited, (Miss Daisy Row ley); "Goin a Courtin, D'ArteloD-Mr. Luckey. Passage Bird Farewell" (FIidach)- Misses Bryne and Nunnally.
 Tickets can be obtained at any of the soda fauntains; reserved seats on sale at Averyt's pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Humane Society Meeting.

The Ensley Humane society will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, April IA, at the Bush school building. An interesting programme has been arranged, including an address by the president of the society. Mrs. W. M. Wood has received a number of com munications from the game wardens of the state in reference to tine game Ia WIS, asking the cooperation of the society in their enforcement. All members are urged to be present and all those who are interested in the humane treatment of ani- mals are invited to attend this meeting. Much good has already been accomplished by the society, but much still remains to be done All city and county officials are specially requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
How To Cure
 COnStiDation
Simple Home Remedy That Is Safe
 and Pleasant.


 Few people escape constipation. Catch ing cold, over eating, worry, lack of ex- ercise, failure to answer promptly the calls of nature, diseased or weakened system of strong medicines may cause it. The too common practice of taking salts, or pills or some such violent catharuc has always done more harm than good. They make the bowls act quickly and vio- lently simply because they irritate them, and leave them in a worse condition than before
 What is needed is mild, easy herb lax ative that gives regular daily move ments in all cases, yet does not pain or gripe, and which will strengthen the bow els and tone up the system instead of depicting it.
 Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin taken at night before going to bed will bring an easy, pleasant natural movement in the morning even in the most obstinate cases and without any bad effects. No pain, no gripe and it is so safe apc pleasant to take, mothers give it to their babies with splendid results. It is an aid to di- gestion and tones up the system as well as cures bowel trouble. Dr. L. E. Coyey,s Savannah, Tenn, writes: 'I get better results from it than any Persin 1 ever used" pr. T. Jones, Osgood, Mo-, says: q consider Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin the best of all laxatives." Mrs. Almon Willis, Jamaica Vt., says: q truly believe it saved my little boys life. . Pev. A. J. Fletcher, Rutherford, Tenn, says: ''I am 80 years old and your Syrup Pepsin has cured me of dyspepsia and bowel trouble"
 w. D. Jackson, Burns Station, Tenn, says: 'I was afflicted with constipation and dyspepsia for nine years, and found no relief until I used Dr. Caldwell 5 Syrup Pepsin." All druggists sell it al Soc and $1.0O per bottle.
 We are glad to send free sample to any reader of this paper who has never used it and will give 1t a fair trial. Write today to Pepsin Syrup Co.,, 3OS Caldwell Pldg., Monticello, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
MARRIED IN MONTGOMERY MT. E. R. Norman Is United In Mar. riage To Miss Emmie ChambIess.

Montgomery, April 7.-(special "A we'd ding of wide interest throughout the state today was that of Mir Edward R. Norman of Birmingham to Miss Emmie Chambless of this city The wedding was solemnized at the Dexter Avenue Methodist church this afternoon at 5:3O o'clock and the bride and groom left the city tonight for Birmingham.
 Mrs. Norman is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. William l.. Chambless and has hosts of friends who wish her long life of happiness MT. Norman is on the staff Of the Birmingham Ledger and probably has wider acquaintance among the well known men of Alabama than any other young mar in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
K. of p. Confer Deorees.

Steel City Lodge, Knights of Pythias, held an interesting session at their Castle hall Nineteenth street, this evening. In addition to the usual business the rank of page was conferred on three candidates, w. w. Wilson, A. B. Brown and V. L.. McRea. The attendance was splendid and the degrees conferred in a most impress sive manner Steel City lodge has iong enjoyed the reputation of being one of the best working lodges in the state, and is holding up to tine standard. The per sonnel of the lodge comprises the best clements of the community and the grow ing interest bespeahs it's popularity. Next meeting night the rank of l<nighthood will be conferred in ampified form by the degree team,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Bid Ore Bins comnleted.

The Pittsburg Steel Construction con- pany has completed the mammoth ore bins at the blast furnaces of the United States Steel corporation. They were filled with ore today and put in operation. The bins will greatly facilitate the handling of the ore and will add much to the ef- ficiency of the plant.
 The other improvements at the blast furnaces are being rushed, new machinery and equipments are being installed, and every modern device to lessen the cost of production and increase the output is being erected. The entire six furnaces will be in blast in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Mormon Church Conference.

Kansas City, Mo, April 7.-Today's ses- sion of the 55th worlds conference of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which is being held at Independence, near here, began with an immense prayer service. Seven hun dred delegates were present. It was the first time in the history of the church that a complete membership of the quo rum of F and the quorum of 70 of the church were present. Following the serv- ice the business of the coneference was taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Annwin Annointed.

Gov. B. Conner, has reappointed John Angwin, of the firm of Echols & Angwin, a member of the board of examiners of embalmers for the term of five years. MT. Angwin has just completed a five year term and has proven a most valu- able member of the state board hence his reappointment. He is also past pres ident of the state association of embalm- CTS and has been a delegate to the na- tional association three times MT. Angwin's appointment gave much satis- faction to the association of embalmers; also to his many friends. D. A. Echols, of the same firm, was elected first vice president of the state association at the meeting held in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Montgomery, April 7.-(Special)-The supreme court handed down opinions In the following cases today:
 Tyson, c. J.: Anna M. Cartwright ct all vs Marion West, trustee, etc., appeal from Morgan chancery court, reversed and remanded.
 Dowdell. J.: J. N. Martin vs. Charles Clark ct al., appeal from Jefferson chan cery court, affirmed.
 Anderson, J.: Jacob D. Flomerfelt ct al. vs. William Siglin ct al, appeal from Cherokee chancery court; affirmed in part and reversed and rendered and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Conner Sues Paper.

Montgomery, April 7.-(special.)-Gov. B. B. Conner left tonight for Birming- ham, where he will appear tomorrow in his suit against the Montgomery Adver- tiser for s50.000 growing out of criticisms in the campaign of the executive for pres ident of the railroad commission. Before leaving the governor said that he had nothing to give out with regard to the l-.ilroad litigation in the courts at this time,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Profits To Neal Bank.

Atlanta, April 7-According to an an- nouncement made here today, the Buena- Vista and other suburban property in Havana, Cuba, which was one of the assets of the Neal bank, now in a re ceiver's hands in this city, has been sold to J. E. Barlow of Havana for Sl5,Ooo. local firm had an interest in the property and received half of the sale price, the other half going to the Neal bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
REPORT ON CERTIFICATES.
New York Banks Issued Over $1oo,
 100000 of Scrip.

New York. April 1.-The clearing house association today received report of the opera tions of the loan committee during the financial panic last year. The report shows that certificates amounting to $101,- GOO 600 were issued, but the maximum amount outstanding at any one time was not more than $S8, ,420 GOO.
 Of the 52 banks in the association B took out certificates. The largest amount issued to any one bank was s1700O, 600. The smallest was S250,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Huuhes Will Attend.

Albany, N. Y., April Ex-Governor Hughes announced today that he had accepted the invitation of President Roosevelt to attend the conference of governors of the United States to be held at the White House on May 15-16 for the pur- pose of discussing the conservation of national resources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Time Trading Restored.

Berlin, April 7.-The Reichstag today passed a second reading of the boerse law. As accepted, the bill abolishes the boerse register, in which the names of all persons having the right to deal in securities and products on time were written, and restores time trading in min ing and industrial stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Daughters In Session.

Stonewall Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy met this afternoon with Mrs. I. P. Guy at her home on Avenue and Fifteenth street. About 20 members Of the chapter were present, also several veterans of the local camp. Mrs. Guy proved an admirable hostess, the after noon being one of much pleasure. Re- treatments were served. The ladies have received from the Oakland Cemetery com pany deeds to several lots in the ceme- tery. which will be reserved for the Con- federate dead. The lots Will be fenced in and improved and suitable monu- nsent will be erected. The lots were do- noted by the cemetery company
 Personal and General.
 Mary Thelma, the young daughter of MT and Mrs M M. Johnson, ate some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Atlanta Buys Hurlburi

Memphis, Tenn, April Ed Hurlburt, catcher of the Memphis Southern League club, has been sold to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Personal and General.

Mary Thelma, the young daughter or IT, and Mrs. M M. Johnson, ate some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Supreme Court Decisions

Tomorrow-Japanese Business Metho
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-01

cardboard and stationery. But what
will be the future of the 13-year-old
girl who was taken to Europe last
summer for her first educational
tour?
"She went with her father and
mother, and there was scarcely cor
ner of Europe they did not visit. They
travelled, indeed, more than $4,000
miles. They are quite sure about
that, for they went in a motor and
they have the record of the trip.
"Those 10000 miles were so divided
that the usual speed during all their
journey was 40 miles an hour. What
a comprehensive idea of Europe that
girl must have got on her first educa-
tional trip to Europe! How must her
youthful imagination have been
stirred by the sight of the strange and
quaint sights she saw in those
strange lands, travelling at the rate
of 40 miles an hour"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-01
Fates Of English Derby Winners.

Like several Of his predecessors as
winners of the Derby, Persimmon has
ended his days tragically.
1t is not long since Donovan, who
won the Blue Riband for the duke of
Portland in 1889, dashed into a tree
while running loose in his paddock
and so seriously injured his head that
he had to be destroyed.
Silvio broke his leg and was shot;
Kingcraft, the winner of 1870, died
while crossing the Atlantic, a fate
which also befell Blue Gown, the hero
of two years earlier Kisber ended his
days an exile in Hungary and George
Frederick spent his latter days, sight
less, on a Canadian farm.
Hermit, the sensational winner of
Al years ago, lived to a good old age,
and his skeleton, we fancy, still sur
wives in the Royal Veterinary col
lege, Camden Town; and the flying
Amato'' lies buried in the beautiful
grounds of The Durdans, Lord Rose.
bery's EPSON seat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-01

Spinster Agreed to Marry Unseen
Admirer, Who Was a Woman.

Geneva.-A woman has been ar
rested at Zurich on a charge of de-
frauding an elderly spinster, to whom
she made love over the telephone in
an assumed male voice.
The spinster, who is wealthy and
lives in the little town of Windisch,
in the canton of Argovie, conflded to
the woman arrested to take charge of
her financial affairs. Soon after the
spinster received proposal of mar
rage by letter from Herr Herings-
feld' of Zurich, and accepted it. ;
For several months the courtship
continued over the telephone, Herr
Heringsfeld" making appointments
and breaking them on pleas of pres
sure of work and lack of money.
The spinster lent her unknown
fiance several sums of money! and,
on his suggestion, handed over
about $500 to the woman friend
who impersonated the mythical lover.
The woman married on receipt Of this
sum. -s~ 4
At last the spinster broke of her
engagement, and demanded the re.
turn of her loans to Herr Herings.
feld.'' He could not be found, and
the newly-married woman was subse.
quently arrested on charge OF
fraud. "a -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-01
shore!was a steep bank, 20 feet high,

shoreTwas steep bank, 20 feet high,
against which the water dashed with
fury. Some of the shipwrecked peo-
pie were beaten back by the merciless
waves. Of those who floated to shore
only 40 or so came through the break
ers alive. Edward Spencer, now liv-
ing in California, saved II. Most of
the others were saved by divinity stu
dents, among them J. o. Cramb and
Charles H. Fowler were most conspic-
uous. The latter is Bishop Fowler of
the Methodist church of New York
city.
Spencer's heroism was notable. Ex-
hausted by his hard work, he contin-
ued the rescue while cut and bleeding.
A rope was passed around his waist,
so that he could be pulled back to
shore in the event he collapsed in the
water.
The last persons saved by Spencer
were man and his wife. The man
f1oated in, clinging to a piece of wreck,
while he carried bundle in the other
arm. Spencer saw that this bundle
was woman.
Come what it may" he said, II will
save that man or die in the attempt"
He finally saved them His health was
shattered by that days work.
Bishop Fowler, in his student days,
was an excellent swimmer, and this
enabled him to 60 far out in the lake
after drowning persons Among those
whom he rescued was Herbert Ingra-
ham, M. P, founder of the Illustrated
London News. He died of exhaustion
after being brought to shore. Several
times young Fowler united the rope
about his waist, by which his friends
on shore would pull him back when he
became exhausted, in order that he
might swim more freely and give great
er aid to the drowning.
Among those who participated in
the rescue of the Lady Elgin victims
was young Hartzell, who also especial
ly distinguished himself four years
later in rescuing four sailors from the
schooner Storm, in Lake Michigan
t. disaster. She went ashore in a gale
two miles from Evanston. .-.:
Hartzell swan out to the vessel
with rope. By means Of this rope,
which he carried through a sea so
rough that no vessel could live in it..
all on board except one were saved.
Young Hartzell is now Bishop J. C.
Hartzell, missionary bishop Of the
Methodist church In Africa.
Congress has never recognized the
heroic services of these men. r
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-01
A Greet "Lteeraiy Detective. >

Prof. William Henry Burr, whom IN
gersoll called a great literary detec.
tive" is a well-preserved old man OF
"a, AS pamphleteer he stands with.
out rival in this generation. He has
been official reporter of the United
States Senate, court reporter in Neq
York, official reporter on the Congress.
sional Globe, and a lifelong advocate
Of the Baconian theory of Shakes.
peare's authorship. He has we'll nigh
proved to the satisfaction of many
hard thinkers that Thomas Paine was
"Junius," that Lord Bacon was the
Prince Of Wales, being the son OF
Queen Elizabeth; that Gov. De Witt
Clinton committed suicide; that Viii.
liam Morgan was murdered by Masons
and that there are IA sen-contradic.
tons in the Bible.