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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
BUSY AT CAMP NOEL.
Preparations Making for Encampment
 of Mississippi Troops.

Columbus, Miss, July 19.-(Special.)- Extensive preparations are now under way for the annual encampment to be held here August f to IA. Camp Noel' will be twice or more the size of Camp Columbus" last summers gathering and those who witnessed the last camp will appreciate the magnitude of the ono soon to commence. There is no doubt whatsoever that the largest crowd which has ever attended a gathering of this order in the state will be in Columbus Even at this early date the local hotels are making reservations for visitors who will spend the vacation season here.
 The Mississippi National Guard is com posed of 24 companies of infantry, an ar- tillery company and a cavalry troop. Besides these, there is the regimental band from Corinth and all the com manding officers of both the Second and Third regiments. This will make total command under General Keesler which numbers about 1900 men. Last year there were HOO men in the guard, so it will be noticed that the efficient work of Adju- tant General Fridge during the past year has increased the guard 800 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Building Contracts Let.

Columbus, Miss, July 19.-(Special.)- The Industrial Institute and College building committee, consisting of pr. J. c. Gathings of Prairie, Miss; Dr. J. E. Noble of Jackson, Hon. s. B. Dobbs or Alderman and Hon. Walter Weaver or Columbus, met Friday afternoon and awarded the contract for the gymnasium and library buildings, which cost Sl6OoO each, to D. s. Mechanism, local con tractor, who has erected the majority of buildings at this school. This price does not mean that the library building will be entirely completed, as the next lesis- lature is expected to appropriate money to make this structure far handsomer than this sum will allow. Work will be commenced at once, and it is expected the buildings will be completed by Mo- vember 15 The new $3000 tank will be erected by Chattanooga firm. This con tract was awarded some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
A Handsome Jewel.
om the Cincinnati Post

From the CInc1nnat1 POSI.
 One of the richest specimens of the jewellers art ever produced in this coun- try has just been completed by Cincin- .nati jeweler and lapidary.. It is a ma E. nificent creation of diamonds and ruoies, in the form of a Masonic charm, and equals in splendor the gems of royalty or the jewels of an East Indian prince.
 The jewel is made in the form of a Greek cross and presents a solid front of glistening diamonds completely con cealing the gold base and dazzling the eye with the brilliant multi-colored fire Of 73 beautifully matched, blue white dia- monds. The stones weigh a fraction over 12 karats and cost unset, over $3000. The form of double eagle is outlined on the front side with the eyes represented by two rubies of superb brilliancy which lend color to the charm and create a striking effect in contrast with the white field of diamonds. The largest stone Tn the jewel weighs two and one-quarter karats. It has three sections, each side covered with Masonic emblems, and its total value Is 5000.
 The charm was designed and made by Bingham & Co.,, local jewellers and da- nond experts, for Col Frank A. Dilling- ham, well known in Birmingham, wealthy manufacturer Of proprietary medicines, who indulges himself in the expensive hobby of collecting diamonds, goodly portion of which he often wears as grace fully as though it were a single stone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
"THERE SCIENCE IN NEATNESSa
 BE WISE AND USE SAPOl 10
DIR. JUMEL HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE
Attempts To Land at Cieba at Niuht and Is Fired Upon by
 Soldiers.

New Orleans, July 19.-When the steam- CT Orleanian arrived here today from Ceiba, Spanish Honduras, Captain Marul- To told of a narrow escape from death by a United States marine hospital surgeon and his assistants as result of Honduran soldiers becoming alarmed over an im- aginary attack by revolutionists.
 Ceiba is under martial law, and no one is allowed on the streets at night. When the steamer Orleanian was pre- pairing to leave several nights ago pr. Allen Jumel, who is the medical inspector for the United States marine hospital ser vice at Ceiba, went aboard the ship in connection with his duties
 He knew of the strict regulations ashore and when he was preparing to leave he asked the captain of the steamer Rosina nearby to throw his searchlight on tho skin so that the soldiers manning the land batteries could distinguish his figure and respect the mission of himself and his men.
 The precaution was not sufficient, how ever The boat had gotten only a short distance from the ship when a battery ashore opened fire. Fortunately none of the crew was struck, but Dr. Jumel real ized the danger and promptly changed the course, of the skiff for the Rosina He and his men spent the night aboard that ship and rowed ashore the next day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
EFFICIENCY OF
 THE NEW BUREAU
MANY ALIEN LABoRERs ARE DI- RECTED FROM CROWDED GEN. TIERS TO FERTILE FARMS AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CENTERS.

Washington, July 1s.-Cold ffsuzss Snow in a striking manner the effective work of the division of information of the bureau of immigration and naturalization in diverting hundreds of aliens from the crowded centers of the country to fer tile farms and other places where there is big demand for that class of la borers
 This bureau is charged with the great undertaking of promoting a beneficial dis tribution of admitted aliens and others seeking employment by an act of Con gress, but the actual work of distribution is conducted by the information branch of the immigration service in New York.
 The method employed is to send out cards to all persons unable to secure necessary help, including farm laborers, common laborers and mechanics. What ever help is needed is indicated by the reports on the return postal cards. About 9v0,O00 cards have been scattered broad cast over the country and it is estimated that altogether about 100000 cards will be sent out in the near future. From the first of February last to the close of June nearly 1000 aliens and others had been sent in response to applications to various parts of the country. Twenty six nationalities are represented in the distribution and the employment secured was principally farm work.
 The following shows the various states to which the aliens and others have been distributed and the number to each state;
 Alabama 3, Connecticut 1, Delaware l, Georgia 23, Illinois 23 Indiana l, Iowa Sl, Kansas 5. Kentcky IS. Maryland 10, Mas sachusetts 6, Michigan IS. Minnesota 19, Mississippi 10, Missouri 29. Montana Z, Nebraska ?, New Jersey Il, New York IS. North Carolina g. North Dakota IS, Ohio 13 Oklahoma 35 Pennsylvania 55, South Carolina 22 South Dakota 21 Texas 4. Vermont 227, Virginia ', West Virginia l. and Wisconsin 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
MEXICO FOR THE
 MEXICANS, IS CRY
LABoRERs FROM FOREIGN coUN- TRIES MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THE SISTER COUNTRY ON THE SOUTHWEST.

Mexico City, July 19.-The anti-foreign fight in Mexico is assuming large propor- tions and a bitter controversy over the question is being waged by the foreign and native press.
 Today La Patria contains an article in which it proelaims the time ripe for policy whose rallying cry shall be, Mex ico for the Mexicans."
 Most of the tirade is directed against the Yankee" a term of contempt for the Americans employed by Mexican ed itors.
 Among other things, La Patria declares that if Americans think the governments of Argentine, Chile or Brazil more en- frightened than that of Mexico they should journey to those parts and the sooner the better.
 After referring to the matter on the part of the foreigners against the pro- posed new mining law, restricting cor operations in Mexico. the paper says:
 We repeat our attitude toward for eigners; we are not Boxers, but patriots, and when we take a gwen decision we take, not as agalnst foreigners, but for the benefit of Mexico.'
 The paper summarizes the anti-foreign sentiment as follows and champions all but the railway measure:
 ''The minister of public works has sub mitted to the executive of the union the draft of a new mining law which in- capacitates foreigners from acquiring mines in the frontier states and foreign companies from acquiring mines in any part of the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
THE LURLINE IS
 PROBABLE WINNER

Honolulu, July 19-The Gwendolyn of the Seattle Yacht club and the Lady Maud of the San Diego club, in the ocean races from San Diego to this port, ar rived today. The Hawaii, the fourth con testant, was sighted at 2:20 p. m.
 The time of the yachts has not yet been computed, but it is probable that the race was won by the Lurline of the South Coast Yacht club of Southern California, which arrived yesterday. The Lurline was scratch boat and had to allow the Gwen dolyn r hours 35 minutes; the Lady Maud hours minutes and 99 seconds, and the Hawaii hours 37 minutes and 30 seconds.
 The Gwendolyn was first sighted this morning at o'clock and the Lady Maud at 12:20 p. m-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
INCREASED RATES.
Action of Railroads To Be Considered
 by Commission.

Washington, July 19.-The interstate commerce commission may take action on the increased freight rates agreed to at the meeting of the Southeastern Freight association and the Southern Mississippi association at Louisville when the new tariffs are filed with the commission by the roads having membership in these two associations.
 Action can be taken by the commission on its own initiative or the complaint of shippers. If the interstate commerce commission should find that the increases were made through concerted action, and that there was evidence that the Sherman antitrust law was violated, the attention of the attorney general will in all prob ability be called to the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

cago, where the following week the in- dependence party meets in convention.
 President Roosevets long quiet sum mer at sagamore Hill will be broken into this week when the chief executive goes to Newport, R. l., to address the mem bers of the Naval War college, who have been In session there for some time dis cussing plans for the construction of new battleships. The President has prepared a paper on the subject, which he will read before the naval experts. He will make the trip from Oyster Bay to New port on the government yacht Mayfiower, leaving Oyster Bay Tuesday night and returning there Thursday morning. He will spend Wednesday in Newport.
 At Quebec. beginning Monday and lasting six days, the greatest celebration in the history of Canada will take place, marking the 3OOth anniversary of the founding of the settlement by Champlain. The Prince of Wales, who is now on his way across the ocean, will take part in the celebration His official landing, which is scheduled for Wednesday, will be a brilliant spectacle. Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks will be present as the representative of the United States government.
 The Atlantic battieship fleet which has been resting at Honolulu since Thursday during which time the crews and officers have been lavishly entertained. is ex- pected to start Tuesday on the second stage of the journey across the Pacific.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
AMERICANS ENTERTAINED,
Hawaiians Shower Courtesies Upon
 the Visitors.

Honolulu, July 19.-The Atlantic battle- ship fleet kept open house yesterday and throngs of visitors crowded the decks of the big fighting machines from early morning until sunset. The launches from the fleet and the harbor boats were busy throughout the day bearing guests of the fleet back and forth, and the foreign pop ulation of the city turned out in swarms to inspect the ships. Ashore, the officers attended the Luau, or native feast, which was concluded with dance by Hawaiian girls decked out in wreaths and chains of blossoms in accordance with native custom. Rear Admiral Sperry today re- turned the official visits of the foreign consuls. Mrs. F. M. Swansey tonight gave a dance in honor of the officers of the fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Tobacco Chewing Board.

Washington, July 19.-About 20 samples of chewing tobacco are being tested by the chewing board in connection with the proposed purchase of 100000 pounds of the weed which 1t has been found nec- esssary to obtain in addition to the reg rlar annual supply for the navy for the present fiscal year The prices range from S6 to AZ cents per pound, and the aim is to obtain a brand of tobacco best adapted for the use of sailors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
ACCUSED OF MURDER.
Prisoner Held For Alleged Killing of
 Aged Recluse.

Batavia, O., July 19.-Sheriff Rapp ar rived here yesterday from Chickasha, Okla, with John Hill, who is accused of the murder of George Washington Good, an aged wealthy recluse who lived In a cabin in the woods.
 Hill fled to chiekasha on the day of the murder. He confessed to Sheriff Rapp that he had planned with Edward Wilson, now in jail, to murder the hermit. He alleges Wilson was the man who did the work and gave him $S5.
 On the way here a stranger slipped Hill a knife as he was nearing Kansas City. A fight started but the sheriff disarmed the prisoner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
TWO MEN GO TO
 ELECTRIC CHAIR
Charles H. Rogers and Angelo Lau- diero Die at Sing Sing
 Today.

Ossining, N. Y, July 1.-Two murderers will pay the penalty of their crimes in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison here tomorrow. The double execution, it is ex- pected, will take place early in the morn ing. The doomed men are Charles H. Rogers and Angelo Laudiero.
 Rogers will be executed for the murder, on October 6, 1905 of Willis and Fred Olney, Orange county farmers, and Alice Ingerick, years old, daughter of the housekeeper on the Olney farm near Mid dletown.
 Laudiero, the other condemned man, killed Michael Deambro in New York city in December, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Fatal Street Battle,

Nashville. Tenn, July 19.-Two men were fatally shot and a third badly wounded during street battle at Green field, Weakly county, yesterday afternoon. Joe and Ed Butler, brothers, had been Grooms attempted to arrest them the shooting commenced. Joe Butler fell first. Then, when his brother was shot down, Joe raised himself on his elbow and shot the marshal just below the heart. The officer cannot recover, and Joe Butler died a few hours later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Radlum in Mexico.

Mexico City, July 18.-William Nevfn, an American explorer and antiquarian. has returned from a trip to the state of Gierra with samples of urnuam, the most precious of all metals. Analysis of the samples has been made by the director of the geological institute here, and he de- clares that Mexico is destined to be one of the radium producers of the world. Samples have also been sent to the Smith, sonan institute at Washington. MT. Nevin claims the deposit is large one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Will Abate Nuisance.

Washington, July 19-Arrangemeuts have been made for purchasing as an ad- dition to Fort Oglethorpe a tract of lard between Oglethorpe reservation and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga parks, on which, it is said, insanitary conditions exist. These conditions will be immedi- ately abated with expected result, the benefit to the health of the garrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Conference Beqins Today.

Narragansett Pier. R. l.. July 19.-The members of the national monetary com- mission appointed at the last session Of Congress have arrived here in readiness for the conference which will begin Mon day at Il o'clock with Senator Nelson w. Aldrich of Rhode Island as chair man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20

In Pittsburg, Pa., on July 6, the H. c. Prick Coke Company placed an order for eight IS by 21 inch Enclosed, 4-valve Erie City Engines, having previous ly bought four. Moore & Hand lev Hardware Company sell them in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Cruiser Des Moines Arrives.

Colon, July 19.-The United States cruis- CT Des Moines arrived here today from Guantanamo, Cuba. Lieutenant Cole, commander of the American marines on the Isthmus of Panama, recently re- ceived orders from Washington to have 150 marines ready for immediate field service. It was believed that the inten- ton was to dispatch these marines to Honduras on the cruiser Des Moines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20

Although the real opening of the presi- dential campaign is some distance off the candidates of the two big parties and the various campaign managers have a fairly active week in prospect. While os- tensibly resting in anticipation of stirring times to come, all are combining con- siderable work with their pleasures. Will liam J. Bryan, the democratic nominee on Saturday will meet the subcommittee of the national committee at Chicago, at which time the national chairman will be selected. William H. Taft, nominee of the republican party, at Hot Springs, Va, will finish his speech of acceptance to the notification committee and have it in readiness for the Cincinnati event the following week.
 Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the republican national committee, on Mon day and Tuesday will be m Colorado Springs, Col, where he will meet repub- lican state leaders and members of the national committee west of the Missis- sippi. Plans will be formulated for car rying on the campaign in the west Tim othy L. Woodruff, chairman of the re- publican state committee for New York will meet state leaders at Camp Kill Ka- reen, the Adirondacks, where possible candidates for the governorship will be discussed The executive staff of Gov. Charles B. Hughes will be moved to Saranac Inn, which will be the sum mer capitol of New York state. William R. Hearst will arrive from Europe on Saturday, and will leave at once for Chi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Wage Reduction Proposed.

Roanoke, Va, July 19-For the sec ond time this year, the Norfolk and Western railway has submitted to its employees proposition looking to re- duction of per cent of wages. The proposition has been submitted to the general chairman of the various or ganizations identified with the road and it will be voted on by every lodge of the different orders throughout the system. The answers are to be given by August 12 next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20

Father Costello was formerly as- sistant at St. PauPs church, Montgom- cry, but he recently returned from Washington, D. c, where he took a course at the Apostolic Mission house. He will begin next October the work of giving missions to Catholics and non-Catholics. As an apostolic mis- sionary for the diocese of Mobile his official residence after October 1 will be with the Rev. John O'Kelly pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, in Birmingham. Until that time he win be the guest of the Rev. James F Coyle, pastor of St Paul's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
CASH.

CASH. In Vault .......... $114,571.30 With Banks ...... S2,643.6S With U. s. Treas. 100000 Jefferson County Bonds ......... 100000 Etowah County Bonds ....... 6,550.OO Tenn. Coal, Iron & R. R. Go. Bonds. 10,300.00 Alabama Bonds. =. 21,O00.00 U. S. Bonds (To Secure Deposits). 150,000.00 N. Y. City per cent Rev. Bonds. 100000 L. & N R.R. Bonds 14,600.00 c. C. c. & St. Louis R. R. Bonds. s.... 9,700.00
 - 434,s64ss
  Total sS82,971.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
Traders National Bank
 Statement to the Comptroller July IS, 1908.
RESOURCES.

Loans and Discounts. ....... .s323 ,45s.75
 U. S. Bonds and Premiums. ;. s,050.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20

most fruitful in every kind of bless ing and grace that can possibly aug ment the sanctity of our souls. am speaking of our holy communion. There is your personal religion carried to it's utmost heights on earthi Oh, my dear friends, our souls yearn for an inti- mate union with our God. You will find this craving void for God amidst the horrors of the pagan world The cry for God is to be. heard in the &C., cents of the widest pantheism. False philosophy and devilish passion may succeed in silencing the reason of man, telling him there is. no God; but the heart and the flesh still cry out for the living God. And behold in Christi anity, in the Catholic church, the great scheme of God for satisfying the yearn- ing void of the human heart, by unit ing Himself with us in holy commur- ion. For every time that a Catholic approaches the eucharistic table he receives Jesus Christ, true God and ity, into his body to become the food of his sour, and the sanctifying agent in his life. Who shall attempt to calculate the personal influence of the eucharist on Catholics who go often and regularly to holy communion?"
 Father Costello concluded by making an earnest plea for Frequent commun- ion among Catholics He said that practical catholity, depends upon that And he added: Not only will frequent communion make religion a personal vital force in your life; but it will enable Catholics to embody in their lives the proofs of the divinity of their religion, thus showing to the nom Catholic world what consultations and sanctifying influences there are in the Cath holic church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20
FATHER COSTELLO
 FILLS THE PULPIT = ----- -s--.- +-- Delivers a Discourse At St.
 PauPS Church INFLUENCE OF EUCHARIST Priest Speaks of Intense Personal ReIi- zion of Catholic Church and Urges
 Catholics To Receive Holy
 Communion Frequently.
INFLUENCE OF EUCHARIST

At the 0:30 o'clock mass at St. PauTs church yesterday the Rev. P. T. Cos tello delivered discourse on the "Influ- enee of the Holy Eucharist" He spoke in part as follows:
 If there is one thing more than an other which stamps the Catholic church as the true church of God. it is the intense personal religion and holiness that she develops. To be at all attractive, or to satisfy the aspirations of our nature, religion must be practical, meeting all the needs and fostering all the best interests of the individual. We see the Catholic church doing this in her religious insti- tutions, in her public and private devo- tions, in her teaching and sanctifying of- fee. There is no doctrine of faith, no moral precept, no sacrament, that does not have a great personal influence, a personal importance, a personal advan- tage for every member of the church. And the reason why the practical, per- sonal side of religion is so emphasized in Catholicity is this: The Catholic church is a living, personal church; she has her personal God and Author ever with her, dwelling in her tabernacles and radiating His divine personal influence upon the hearts and lives of all His fol- lowers.
 Hence we see the vital importance of the Catholic doctrine of the real pres ence of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the altar. Without a doubt 1t is this belief of Catholics that is the secret of the personal influence of the faith which they profess and practice. Oh, how the thought of having Jesus Christ true God and true Man, really and substantially present upon our altars, with His body and blood. soul and divinity, to be adored. worshipped and received into our hearts; oh, how this thought, I say, transforms life, and makes religion the only thing worth havingl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-20

If You Get Thirsty Today Ask the soda fountain hoy for PEP-TO-LAO. It looks good-tastes good-is good. Contains no dope or heart-stimulant. cents.