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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Queen Aids To Memory.

From the Strand Magazine.
 Many and varied are the methods to which busy men have recourse in order to keep their memory peeled" Very simple is the mnemonical system of a well-known journalist, who merely ties a small piece of ribbon round his walk ing stick. Many a Benedict has pen chant for tying his handkerchief into a series of knots to remind him of the numerous little domestic duties he has faithfully promised to perform during the day.
 A very successful plan is that of a shrewd business man, who has recourse to the use of peper or snuff to jog his memory. A liberal dose spread over his handkerchief greets his oldfaetory nerves whenever he extracts it from his pocket, and, as he himself says, that reminds me-"
 Very effective is the method adopted by some astute people who place their fin ger rings on their key ring. By this means they are not only reminded of some thing by the absence of their rings from their hands, but every time they use their keys the fact is forced upon their attention. There is one old government clerk who is an amusement to all the gent importance to attend to in the morn ing he invariably ties two of his fingers together with a small piece of red tape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
GRIFFITH HELD IN JAIL WITHOUT BOND Walter Flames Killed By Me- groes At Carbon Hill SERVICES Al CHURCHES Prizes Awarded In Contest Conducted By Ensley Militant Social Club.
 Personal and General
 News.
SERVICES Al CHURCHES
By c, H. MANDY.

Ensley, December Special )-Acting Coroner C. F. Camp held an inquest over the remains of Mrs. May Lavie, who was shot and killed at the Steel City hotel by J. w Griffith yesterday. The coroners jury after hearing the evidence brought in verdict charging Griffith with mur- der in the first degree and commit ting without bond to await the action of the grand jury. Judge Camp, who acted as coroner owing to the sickness of MT. Paris, displayed much ability in getting out the testimony of those who knew anything about the case. and while there were no witnesses to the actual killing fl was claimed the evidence fully justified the verdict
 Griffiths injuries while severe are not thought to be fatal and he will recover unless complications arise.
 Jealousy seems to have caused the crime as 1t is stated Griffith had been paying the woman attention during the past few months. Griffith had been drinking and 1t is said was under the influence of drink when arrested
 The remains of the unfortunate woman are at the undertaking establishment of Echols & Angwin. She was S2 years of age and is survived by a mother and a number of brothers and sisters. She also leaves a daughter IS years old. The funeral exercises will be held from the parlors of Echols & Angwin at 2:3O Sun day afternoon. The Rev. O. P. Bently, pastor of the Baptist church, will of ficlate. Interment will be made at Oak land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Personal and General.

J. H. Anderson of Gadsden is in the city. the guest of MT. and Mrs J. J. Walker.
 Mrs, J. F. Lee. who has been spending few days with her parents at Wood ward, returned home today
 Mrs. W. o. Phillips is spending the Christmas holidays with her sister at Columbus Miss.
 Mi. and Mrs. R. c. Johnston are visit ing their parents, MT. and Mrs. o. R. Spradling, on Avenue c.
 A. D. Langston of Linevile is the guest of his uncle, A. c. Kicks.
 Ray V. runn is spending the holidays with relatives at Pensacola, Fla.
 w ]. Irvine left tonight for Athens to visit his lnCther.
 Fred E.lpore is visiting his parents al Cha1ts, ocga
 Sid QuarIes. who for some time has been with the Tennessee company in the commissary at this place, has gone to Johns to take charge of the company s commissaFy there.
 Mrs. Sarah K. Orton and two grand daughters. Misses Ruth Weir and Hattie Wilmington. of Hanson. Ky; Mrs. Nelson Green O. Hopkinsville, Ky, and Miss Ruth Glazier at Cave Spring. Ga, are the guests of Mrs. L. N Girod, Ave nue D.
 Mss Viola Allan Bentley and MT. D. M. Dickerscn were married this week by the Rev. P. H. Duncan. pastor of the Christian church. Mrs. Dickerson was a nurse at the Cunningham hospital. MT. Dickerson is agent and salesman for the Advance Supply company of Ensley.
 W. G. McKain of New Decatur was in the city today. MT. McKain is one of the committee to canvass the vote of the re- cent election of department commander of the Patriarchs Militant in the state of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Real Estate

Promise yourself now that you will have more the next New Year than you had this. Put your savings in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Walter -Hannes Killed

News was received this afternoon that Walter Flames, former officer of Ensley. had been shot and killed at Carbon Hill by two negroes he was attempting to put under arrest.
 flames was shot five times death being instantaneous. His assailants made their escape
 He was well known in Ensley, having hVed here for several years He was a blacksmith and operated a shop on Elghteenth street He was married and leaves large family. His wife died some time ago. The details of the crime could not be learned this evening except that flames wac killed and that his assailants escaped The officers are searching the woods for the murderers with dogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

the Rev. VIII P. Hall of Loniav,lle Miss The Rev. Mir Hall is an old Fnslev how and former employe of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 The Rev. L. 4. Reagor will preach at the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Bessemer Sunday at Il a. m.
 pr, T. G. Springfield will occupy the pulpit at the Ensley Christian church at both the morning and evening services. The pastor. the Rev. P H. Duncan. will preach at West Point. Ga.
 There will be a special musical service at the Presbyterian church Sunday even Ing commencing at 7.S0 o'clock. Mr. E.. C. Goodman has assumed charge as di- rector of the choir Mrs E. G. Goldsmith Will preside at the organ. fine pro- gramme has been prepared, including solos by Mrs F. B. Dodge. Miss Smyth and MT. Goodman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Major and Mrs. Dodge Entertain.

Maj. and Mrs. F. B. Dodge entertained a few of their bachelor friends from the steel plant at o'clock dinner yester- day evening at their pretty home on Ensley Highlands. The house was beau ufully and artistically decorated with holly, msstletoe, ferns, palms and cut flowers, and the Christmas spirit was everywhere in evidence When dinner was over ;he party retired to the parlor and after rohbing the Christmas tree of it's presents, cards were indulged in until late hour, when lunch was served Mai. and Mrs. Dodge are charming hosts and all present thoroughly enjoyed the even ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

until you consult us. We have so many attractive homes on our list that it would really be well worth your while to look them over. You may get some thing better than you thought. Don't be hasty-shop around first. Don't for get to look over our list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
INVESTMENTS

$155o-Good Groom house, in one block of car line, six blocks of post office
 $33o0-Six acres near Ensley, good cor- tage, fine young orchard. $25oo-Twenty beautiful lots, 8 blocks from postofice; just the place for nice cottages. $75o0-150x150 feet, corner 23rd St. x Ave. D. Rental $7750 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

Real Estate, where you can see it grow all the time.
 We can sell you a lot for as little as $10 cash and $10 a month, or we will build you house and allow you to make a small cash payment and the rest almost the same as rent. We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
EnSIey Department

have a list of beautiful lots, suitable for residences.
 And we will tell you the truth about any property we sell you. Call at our offices and let us talk with you.
 Don't put off buying because you have little money. You can't tell what you can do until you try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
The Seasons Novelty
 WATISHA

Sweet voiced Indian Girl, presenting songs and costumes of the Creek Tribe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

$3150-Five-room house and good barn with lots on the Highlands. This is chance for a good return on your money. On terms. $4oo-Beautiful lot on the Highlands, 50x150 feet.
 $35, ,o00-Brick block, six of the best stores in Ensley, all occupied by first class tenants; choice corner
 We are headquarters for anything you may want in our line, especially money-making acreage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Special Church services.

The Rev. w A. Overton of Green Pond will preach at the Cumberland Presby- terian church at Il a. m. Sunday. At 7:30 Sunday night the pulpit will be filled by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

The best show in the district for the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

$2ooo-Six-room house with electric lights, gas, near Fairview, in 1 block of car line. Can be had on terms. $225o-A beautiful new cottage near Shady Side, rooms, tile mantels. A fine chance to get home; $500 cash and $25 per month. $1250-Four-room house, west of Os- ceoIa station, on South Ensley car line. Terms, $500 cash, balance $25 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Festival Closed at Air Dome.

The festival at the Air Dome theatre which was given under the auspices of the Militant Social club of Ensley came to a close tonight after a most success ful run.
 The show was first class in every re- spect, the Blackman glass blowers being especially interesting. The affair was we'll patronized and quite a sum was realized by the Militant club. A number of con- tests created much interest
 Miss Annie McNamara received the dia- mond ring in the contest for the most popular young lady. Miss McNamara is very pretty and very popular Miss Nellie Gibbs, the charming little daughter of MT. and Mrs J. W. Gibbs, won the handsome doll. and Master John Manson won the bicycle Several other handsome prizes were awarded, including handsome floral design made by glass worker. The com mittee of the Militant club desires to thank friends for the generous patronage and assistance in making the affair suc- cess
 Church Services.
 First Methodist church. Avenue c and Twentieth street, the Rev. B. B. Glas- xow, pastor-Services at II a. m. and 8 D. m., Sunday school at 9;45 a. m., J. F. Winning, superintendent.
 Christian church, Avenue F and Twenty first street, the Rev. P. H. Duncan, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and D. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 Presbyterian church. Avenue G and Ninteenth street, the Rev. H. c. Keg- ley pastor-Morning services Il o'clock, evening services at o'clock
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, Avenue l and Eighteenth street. the Rev. L. A. Reagor, pastor. Services at Il a. m and D. m. Sunday school at s:45 a. m.
 First Baptist church, Avenue G and Eighteenth street. the Rev. o. P. Bent ley pastor-Services at II a. m and $ D. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 St. Anthony's church (Catholic), Ave- nue H and Twenty first street, the Rev Father F. c. Doyle, rector; the Rev. Father Paul Klich, assistant-F'irst mass at a. m.. second mass at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school at 3:30 D. m.
 St. Johns church (EpiscopaD, Avenue F. and Sixteenth street The Rev. Alex Crawford, Ph. D., rector. December 27 first Sunday after Christmas). early com munion S:30 a. m., morning prayer and sermon Il a. m.; evening prayer and ser- mon 7:30 p. m.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
WOMAN SAYS She
WAS INTIMIDATED

RANDSBURG. Cal. Aug. 20
Fred f. Yockey, vice president of the
Randsburg local of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners, who was arrested
in Los Angeles Sunday on charge
of conspiring to blow up the pipeline
Of the yellow Aster mine last June,
was arraigned before Justice Cole
man Of Mojave, and was held under
bonds of 800 to appear for exami-
nation on August %,
Joe Coplan, also known as Nelson,
one OF the private detectives who
brought the accusations against
Yockey, named as witnesses outside
OF Randsburg Mrs. c. II. Clark, who
now declares that she signed the
charges at the point of a revolver
held by Coplan; Mrs. Clark's mother
Mrs. Lindley, and the latter's sol
and daughter. Arthur Lindley, anc
Mrs. James Gray, all of Los Angeles
Yockey was released on bond fur
nished by local citizens.
COPELAND was later made defendan
upon a charge of selling liquor with
out license.
The complaint was sent from
bakersfield and was sworn to by
constable here.
No action was taken in the matter
Justice Coleman declining to take ac
tion until COPELAND is produced Il
court
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
GOVERNMENT NOT
TO BE FAVORED

CHICAGO, Aug. 20--The roads Of
the Western Passenger association
have had their attention called to the
fact that at the last meeting of the
association a resolution was adopted
providing that no reduction in rates
from normal tariffs should be allow
ed the government for transportation
of troops or naval forces, save land
grant reductions. 1t appears that
some of the roads have been ignoring
this resolution, and confusion in
rates is threatened by their neglect.
The chairman of the association has
found it necessary to remind all cd
the adoption of the resolution and to
ask that 1t be observed strictly.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
TAFT GETTING
USED TO TALKING
(By Associated Press.)

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Aug. 20
After the first week of any speaking
in a campaign gone through with and
one finds himself as it were, talking
without difficulty on all the various
subjects of discussion, ! don't think
there's anything more enjoyable than
making at least one speech day" !"
This utterance by Judge Taft today
presents his attitude toward cam
paigning. Taft's engagements for
Saturday include conferences with
Postmaster General Meyer, Chief For
ester Clifford Pinchot, Theodore
Shonts, president of the Metropolitan
Securities company, New York, and
G. w, Painter, American missionary
to China.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
TWO MIIRnERFRS
ARE PARDONED

FRANKFORT, KY, Aug. 20.-Fol-
loving out his declaration of immun-
ity to any one defending lives and
property. Governor Wilson today
granted pardons to Walter Duncan,
who was convicted OF shooting and
killing Carlton Hazlett at Jackson
Vile, Shelby county, in June, and
Riley Harold. who was indicted as
an accessory to the murder. Both
men are prominent farmers.
The governor, in issuing the par
dons, said:
mo doubt both Duncan and Har'
rold are true and brave men and did
treir duty don't know any more
imperative call upon me to exercise
the power given to pardon than thai
presented in this case. and recogni
tlon of the useful, honorable anf
brave part they had taken in UNFOLD
ing individual liberty, represent'ni
violence and crime, I grant them ful
and free pardons."
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
Great Ovation Given
The American Fleet
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CBy Associated Press

SYDNEY, N S. w. Aug. 21-Sydney aglow with life and
before
the landing and for Australia
officers from the visiting Amer
can Cove where the landing occurred
throughout lengthy line march, crowds enthusiastic
thousand landed The admra and
side OF the where guard of
British naval forces drawn They
other ministers of the
commonwealth premier Wales his ministers lord
of Rear Admiral
and with others driven
pavilion the domain where they greeted
Northcoe Australia, and other dig
Nohcote behalf of Australia extended the
Admiral Sperry his officers and and
congratulated warmly subject OF their
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
BRYAN
STARTS
ON TOUR
WILL HOLD THREE DAYS CON-
FERENCE WITH CAMPAIGN
MANAGERS.
(Ry Associated Press. }

FAIRvIEW, Neb., Aug. 2O.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan, Democratic nominee
for the presidency, left tonight on
seven day trip in the course Of which
he will deliver several speeches and
hold a three days conference with
campaign managers in Chicago. The
first stop will be at Des Moines, Iowa,
where tomorrow night he will discuss
the tariff question. Saturday, Sun
day and Monday will be spent In Chi
cago. Tuesday he will be present at
the notification of John Kern, Demo-
cratic vice presidential nominee,
when he will speak on trusts. Two
days later he will deal with the ques-
tion Of guaranty of bank deposits,
and will return to Lincoln on August
2S.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
REFORM
WORK IN
TURKEY
SLASH MADE IN THE SULTAN's
MILITARY HOUSE,
HOLD.
tBy Associated Press.l

C0NSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 90
The work of reforming is making
considerable progress. The standing
Of the sultan's military household has
been considerably cut down and the
number of his aides de camp is re-
duced from 200 to 1870. An trade
has been issued ordering imperial
princes to restore to the government
all crown properties they obtained
gratuitously through the sultan's
favor. The arrears of the salaries OF
military and civil administrations is
being steadily taken over by the gov
ernment. which received further ad-
yances amounting to $1,750.00O for
this purpose from the Tobacco reg
ime and Ottoman bank. The regime
already gives indications of favoring
In a measure the emancipation OF wo-
men, who will obtain greater freedom
in the matter of dress, appearances in
public and travel at home and
abroad.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
LIGHT ON TRAGEDY.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-New light
is to be thrown upon the Bayside
Yacht club tragedy at the inquest to
be held at Flushing hospital into the
death of William E. Annis. who was
killed last Saturday by Captain
Hains. DIR. Henry Houghton, the
physician who was with Annis when
he lost consciousness, was quoted to-
day as intimating that Annis, in his
last moments, acknowledged that he
was paying with his life for wrong
he had committed. Said the doctor:
when l am called on to testify,
probably will make 1t public"
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
IS EXONERATED
BY The PYTHIANS

CHICAGO, Aug. 0.-Exoneration
has come to John A. Hinsey of Chi
cago, who for seven years had been
fighting the supreme lodge Of the
Knights of Pythias, which charged
him with mismanaging the funds of
the endowment rank. In 1901 1t was
claimed that Hinsey, who is special
agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul rairoad. had as president of
the board of control, badly invested
money belonging to the insurance
branch of the order until there was
a deficiency of 100000,
At the session of the supreme
lodge in Boston last week, a specia
committee reported him not guilty
and he was restored to full member
ship.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
STEVENSON AFTER
NATIONAL AID
(By Associated Press

CHICAGO, Aug. 2O.-Former Vice
President A. e. Stevenson, Democ-
ratio candidate for governor of Illi-
nols, came to Chicago today from his
home at Bloomington and for an hour
conferred with National Chairman
Mack on the general situation and
what part the national committee
would take in the state campaign.
Stevenson's visit followed luncheon
rendered him at the Iroquois club, at
which a Democratic victory was pre-.
/ dicted in November.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
CANAL IN FIVE YEaPs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.--That
the Panama canal can be comnleted
within five years and at much loss
cost to the government than has heen
generally supposed Is the Information
which Colonel Goethals, engineer IN
charge of the work. is expected tc
bring Secretary OF War Wright fron
the isthmus next month Colono
Goethals contemplates a trip to this
country in September for the purpos'
of comforting with Secretary Wrigh
on canal zone matters
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
CASTRO INSULTS
Two MORE NATIONS
(By Associated Press. }


CARACAS, Aug. 1S.-(via Willem-
stad) President Castro refuses to
permit the Brazilian minister to take
charge of French interests in Vene-
zuela, although he originally agreed
to this arrangement, because the dis
pute between Venezuela and France
bears a close relation to Venezuela's
dispute with the United States and
the proposed arrangement would
therefore endanger the continuance
of friendly relations with Brazil.
The French interests necessarily
are being neglected and 1t is unlikely
that President Castro win permit the
representative of any foreign country
to take the French interests in hand.
President Castro left today for a
trip to Barquisimeto, inviting the
British minister to accompany him,
w'-sn is believed to be significant in
view of the present crisis.
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland,
which entered the harbor here with
decks cleared for action, returned to
Curacao, permission to land or send
papers ashore being refused.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
SETTLE GREAT
congo TROUBLE
(By Associated Press.)

BRUSSELLS. Aug. 20.-After sew
eral months of bitter struggles the
chamber OF deputies today adopted
the Congo annexation treaty by vote
q cighty-three to fifty-hye. Although
,oday's action probably will insure
the solution OF the great Congo prob
lem, there still remains an open inn
portant question of Belgium's finan-
clal responsibility. This action on the
part of the chamber had not been ex-
pected and at the last moment nearly
caused collapse of the cabinet.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-08-22
COLOR line is
DRAWN ON DOCKS

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.--In fight be-
tween white and black laborers en-
ployed at the Western Transit COM
pany's dock today five men were in
jured. Some men declared they
would not work unless the negroes
quit. This the latter refused to do,
and quarrel ensued between Hugh
Brady, white, and Louis Hawkins,
colored. The negro drew knife and
stabbed Brady in the neck and arms
whereupon fighting became general