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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
SLOAN IS NAMED
 BY REPUBLICANS Ninth District Convention Full
 of Harmony HAVER OUT FOR ELECTOR Speeches Are Full of Enthusiasm and the Claim Is Made That Alabama ! [ Will Poll 5o,ooo Republican
 Votes This Fall.
HAVER OUT FOR ELECTOR

The republicans of the Ninth Congress sional district met yesterday at noon ir the most harmonious gathering in which Alabama members ever participated While Taft spoke his convictions from a phonograph and Chairman Lathrop pre- sided, the Thompson faction and the Davidson faction united and began a cam paign for the election of officers in the Ninth district.
 ]. T. Blakemore called the meeting to order and William Vaughan nominated J. B. Sloan of Blount county for con- gressional candidate from the Ninth dis trict J. L. Haver was nominated for presidential elector unanimously, and the speakers then continued the hour with speeches, in which Alabama's republican vote was placed at the 5O,000 mark.
 Davidson was present and pledged his support to Judge Sloan, saying that he district.
 Chairman Frank H. Lathrop of the re- publican state campaign committee said:
 "The republicans of Alabama have the best prospects in their history this year" said MT. Lathrop. Tt has become quite respectable to be a republican in Ala bama. This year we expect to draw from the ranks of the business and con servative men of this state.
 'Our committee has organized and we are doing some good and effective work.
 "Our committee is sending out republi- can literature throughout the state and organizing every county. We expect to poll the largest vote In our history and to carry a number of counties
 G. w. Hamle, a delegate to the conven- tion, paid high tribute to MT. David son for his speech to work for the in- terest of the nominees of this conven- ton.
 Tt does my heart good to see every faction in the Ninth district together he said. There are hundreds of peo- pie in this state hungry to vote the re- publican ticket
 William M. Bailey, who was a leader in the old Davidson faction. was called for.
 This is a happy day with me to see the dove of peace resting over the re- publicans of the Ninth district" stated he.
 ."rhe people of Alabama are getting tired of the one party rule. have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
BARAcA BANQUET.
Affair Will Be Given at Y. M. c. A
 On October 6.

The Birmingham Baraca union has arranged for Baraca banquet at tn e Young Mems Christian association gymnasium on Tuesday night, October 6. Arrangements have been made for two hundred or more, and a great time Is anticipated The programme will consist of speech making and toasts for the good of the cause. There are about 300 Baracas in the district now, and 1t is claimed this banquet will be rare treat for all who are interested in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
BAPTISTS BEGIN
 GREAT REVIVAL

Final arrangements have been made for the Baptist revival services which will begin in the Birmingham district on the 27th of this month. Assignments have been made to the various churches under the direction of pr. W. ". Ham ilton, the leader, who will conduct the campaign. A strong corps of evangel- ical workers has been secured and the committee in charge Is expecting great things from the concerted effort. The services will continue at all churches until October 19 and Christians of ali denominations are invited to assist in the work All forces will meet in a union service at the First Baptist church every morning at 10 o'clock The assignments made for the work are as follows:
 w. W. Hamilton.
 First Baptist church, Rev. Clarence A. Stewart, D. D., from the First Bap- list church, Ft. Scott, Kan.
 Calvery Baptist oh urch, Rev. W. A. McComb, D. D., from the First Baptist church, Alexandria, La.
 East Lake Baptist church, Rev. W. P. Hines, Lexington, Ky.
 Woodlawn Baptist church, Rev. Raleigh Wright.
 Twenty Street Baptist church, Rev. R. L. Motley
 Avondale Baptist church, Rev. W. D. Hubbard D. D., Alabama state board evangelist
 North Birmingham Park Avenue Bap- tist church, Rev. c. L. Yates, Decatur.
 North Birmingham Twenty first Ave nue Baptist church, Rev. W. M. Bruce, Louisville, Ky.
 Ensley Baptist church, Rev. w. 4n. Anderson, D. D., Dothan.
 Tuxedo Baptist church, Rev. J. W. Partridge, Russellville.
 East Thomas Baptist church, to be supplied.
 Bessemer Baptist church, Rev. w. H. Sledge, Atlanta, Ga.
 Union Baptist church at Lipscomb. to be supplied.
 Hunter Street Baptist church. Rev. $. A. Cowan, Montgomery.
 Boyles Baptist church, to be supplied.
 East Birmingham Baptist church, to be supplied.
 West Woodlawn Baptist church. to be supplied.
 Greymont Baptist church, to be sup piled.
 Brighton Baptist church, Rev. J. W. O'Hara, Montgomery.
 Pratt City Baptist church, Rev. E. B.. Farrar, Louisville. Ky.
 West End Baptist church. Rev. Luther Little, D. D., Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
ANNUAL REUNION
 FOR THE VETERANS
COUNTY ORGANIZATION FIXES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, AS THE
 DATE FOR ANNUAL AFFAIR FOR CONFEDERATE OF JEFFERSON.

The executive committee. of the Con federate veterans of Jefferson county held meeting yesterday and decided to hold the annual reunion at East Lake park Saturday, October 3.
 The county organization of Confederate veterans Is composed of all the camps of the county of which Cefsp Hardee Is the largest. The annual reunion is an event looked upon with a great deal of interest by the old soldiers and is all ways largely attended not only by the veterans, but by great many visitors, who come and bring baskets and assist in making the day Joyous one for the veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
OFFICERS NAMED
 FOR THIRD WARD

The officers of election in the Third ward have been announced by the city executive committee. The managers are E. B. Henry, H. J. Copeland, L. J. Ha- ley. The clerks are A. J. Vim and John c. Rowlett, and J. H. Richardson is the returning officer
 The fight in the Third ward between A. A. Gambill and A. l.. Hoyt is pro- ceeding with considerable vim, and the friends of both candidates are active. MT. Gamb!l, as the former successful tax col lector, has many friends in the city, and while his activity is so well known, Asa Hoyt is also considered man of ability. The result VII undoubtedly be close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Sid B. Jones Resigns Position.

Sid B. Jones has resigned as manager of the Birmingham Transfer-Traf1c company and Is succeeded by c. A. F. Ebbert, who has been with an Atlanta transfer concern for a number of years. It is understood that MT. Jones will organize a parcel delivery company which will look after the delivery of all parcels to residences from the mer- cantile concerns of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
"HABIT" WILL BE SUBJECT. Lecture Will Be Under Auspices of thu
 v. M. c. A.

At the Young Mems Christian asso- ciation's usual meeting this afternoon in the Pastime theatre, a member Of the Jefferson County Medical society will speak on the subject, Habit" and a large crowd is expected.
 These meetings always draw consid- erable numbers and the personal con tact with older men in matters of habit and the problems of life Is said to be doing great deal of good.
 After the meeting today the Sunday afternoon speeches will be made in tn 2 association building, and everyone with any interest in the work is invited whether a member or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
PRE-NUPTIAL BANQUET.
Friends of T. R. Schultz Entertain In
 His Honor.

The friends of T. R. Schultz, chemist for the Buckeye Cotton oil company, gave him a banquet last night at the Birmingham hotel in honor of his ap- preaching marriage. MT. Schultz's last hours with his bachelor friends were spent in jollity and fun. He was the recipient of many wishes of happiness.
 Among those present were O. H. Bowen, Edgar Van Keuren, A. Y. Evans L. W. Andrews J. E. Hawkins, s. K. Yarbrough and Burr Blackburn. MT Schultz is one of the most populac young men of his set. He is a busi- ness man of much promise, and in bid ding farewell his single life he re- tained the stl g friendship of every one with whom he ever came in con- tact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Goes to Louisville for Negro.

City Detective Tom Williams left last night for Louisville, Ky, where he goes after a negro named Andrew May, charg- ed with grand larceny. May is alleged to have stolen a horse and buggy and to lave fraudulently disposed of about $500 worth of furniture. It seems that he had driven the stolen horse through the tured few days ago Detective Will Hams will return to the city with the negro Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
St. Marks Industrial School.

St. Marks Industrial school Rev. c. w. Brooks, principal, will reopen the fall session Tuesday morning at g o'clock. The usual corps of teachers has been retained and a successful years work is predicted. It Is hoped that those who intend entering this school will apply promptly, at 1t is necessary to begin work with the school year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Been Hur Meets Thursday.

The regular meeting of Birmingham court, No. 1, Tribe of Ben Hur, will be held Thursday evening at o'clock, in the Maccabees hall, Fourth avenue, near Nineteenth street The matter of a change In meeting nights will come up for discussion and several candidates will probably be on hand to receive the court degree. All members are requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
WILL RULE ON QUESTION
 OF STORING LIQUOR HERE

the recent ordinance adopted by the City Council providing that no liquor shall be kept in soft drink places
 The question at hand is the constitu- tional right of the city to pass an ordi- nance prohibiting liquor in soft drink stands, and the outcome of the case is awaited with considerable interest
 The attorneys in the case concluded their arguments yesterday afternoon. Judge Feagin took the case under advise ment until tomorrow, when he will hand down his opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

Next to the recent case in which the question as to when the interstate com merce act is satisfied with reference to the shipment of liquor, perhaps the most interesting prohibition case yet brought up will be decided by Judge Feagin to- morrow morning.
 The case is that of Henry French, who is charged with violating the prohibition law French Is alleged to have had some liquor in a soft drink establishment, for which he was arrested, as provided by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
WEST PRATT COAL COMPANY.
It Is Acquired by the Hobson-Tuck
 Interest.

The West Pratt Coal company, capital ized at S1OO,OOO. has been acquired by the Hobson-Tuck interests. The new officers of the company are Maben Hobson, pres ident P. o. Goodwin, vice president, and S. H. Tuck, secretary and treasurer.
 It Is said that the same interests are about to close another coal deal that will involve S25,0OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
FOR RENT

Nearing completion, five modern apartments, every pos sible convenience. 18th Avenue and 18th St., South. See
 JOHN G. SMITH 6 co. 212 N. 21st St. Phones 49
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
WOMAN SHOOTS
 HER STEPFATHER McCembs Will Recover from
 His Wounds
HAD HIT HER WITH IEACUP
The Man Had Been Abusing Her In
 Presence of Her Mother, and the mand of New York city from the On Her With a Chair.

l Alleging that her step-father, W. c.
 McCombs, hit her in the head with a
 heavy tea-cup, infiicting a bad wound
 and threatened to kill her, Mrs. Jeffrey E. Parker, a very young woman, shot McCombs three times with a .32-calibre Smith & Wesson revolver yesterday morning, seriously but not fatally wound ing him.
 The shooting occurred at the home of the two principals, on Eighth avenue and Forty-sixth street north. According to the Statement of Mrs. Parker McCombs cursed her, and after some words she states that he picked up a heavy tea cup, threw it at her and inflicted vio- lent blow over the left ear She states further that McCombs followed up the assault with threat to kill her, e.
 Mrs. Parker says that as soon as Me Combs struck her she ran to her room and got her revolver. When she went back to the room where she and Me Combs had had the first difficulty, it seems that the young woman's mother shut the door between her daughter and the man. The young woman states that as she entered the hall from her room McCombs attempted to strike her with chair, whereupon she fired upon him. One of the bullets took effect in the left thumb, another pierced the right hand and the third struck McCombs in the left jaw.
 Immediately after the shooting an am bulance was summoned from the estab- lishment of Shaw & Son and McCon,bs was removed to the Hillman hospital, where he was operated upon He is not fatally wounded. Mrs. Parker went to police headquarters, where she remained until her friends secured bond for her. She is charged with assault with intent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 12.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Sunday and probably Monday; fresh north winds.
 Mississippi Generally fair Sunday and Monday light, variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Cumberland Presbyterian Services.

The Rev M. E. Miligan of Hefiin will preach for the Cumberland Presbyterians at the chapel of the Birmingham Semi- nary this morning at Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

assisting Dr. Masterson here in his race for mayor and have been surprised at the strong republican sentiment here in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

Weather report for 24 hours ending D. m., September P, 1908. Local Office United States Weather Bureau, Birming-
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01

oval, reckon not, old man. We
kin give him trial well 'nough here
in Glencaid," roared another voice
from one Of the group. which was ap-
parently growing restless over the de-
lay. But we amt inclined to do you
no harm onless ye ram in too far.
So come on down, Buck, throw up yer
cards; we've got all the aces, an ye
can't bluff this whole durn camp"
Mason spat into the dump contemp-
tuously, his hands thrust into his pock.
cts. You're a fine-lookin' lot o. law.
abidin' citizens, you are! Blamed II
you amt. This yere man, Bob Hamp.
ton, is my prisoner, an I'll take him
to Cheyenne II have ter brain every
tough in Glencaid to do it. Thets
me, gents."
"Oh, come OF; you can't run your
notions agin the whole blame moral
sentiment Of this camp"
Moral sentiment! I'm backin' up
the law, not moral sentiment, ye cross
eyed beer-slinger, an If ye try edgin'
up ther another step I'll plug you with
this AS"
There was a minute of hesitancy
while the men below conferred, the
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01

est impress on his mind, SO busy was
1t. and so preoccupied. He no longer
had any doubt that Hampton had util-
lied his advantageous position, as well
as his remarkable powers of pleasing,
to ensnare the susceptible heart of
this young, confiding girl. While the
man had advanced no direct claim, he
had said enough to make perfectly
clear the close intimacy of their re-
lation and the existence of q definite
understanding between them. With
this recognized as fact, was he jus
titled in endeavoring to win MAZDA Gill
lis for himself? That the girl would
find continued happiness with such a
man as Hampton he did not for a mo-
ment believe possible; that she had
been deliberately deceived regarding
his true character he felt no doubt
That the girl was morally 80 far
above him as to make his very touch
a proclamation, and at the unbidden
thought Of 1t, the soldier vowed to op-
pose. such an unholy consummation
Nor did he. even then, utterly despair
Of winning, for he recalled afresh the
intimacy of their few past meetings,
his face frightened in memory of this
and that brief word or shy glance.
All the world loves lover, and all
the fairies guide, him. As the off,
GERS eyes glanced up from the dusty
road, he perceived just ahead the same
steep bank down which he had
plunged in his effort at capturing his
fleeing tormentor. With the sight
there came upon him the deaire to loi-
ter again in the little glen whore they
had first met, and dream once more
Of her who had given to the shaded
nook both life and beauty. He swung
himself from the saddle, tied loose
rein to scrub oak, and clambered up
the bank.
With the noiseless step of a plains.
man he pushed in through the laby-
rinths Of bush, only to halt petrified
upon the very edge of that inner bar
rier. No figment Of Imagination, but
the glowing reality of flesh and blood,
awaited him. She had nsather seen
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01

marshal looking contemptuously down
upon them, his revolver cleaning om-
inously in the light.
"Oh, come on, Buck, show little
hoss sense" the leader sang out.
We've got every feller in camp along
with us, an there amt no show fer
the two O. We to hold out against that
sort Of an outfit"
Mason smiled and patted the barrel
Of his Colt.
"Oh, go to blazes! When I want
any advice, Jimmie, I'll send fer ye."
Some one fired, the ball digging up
the soft earth at the marshal's feet,
and f1inging it in binding cloud into
Hampton's eyes. Mason's answer
was sudden fusilade, which sent the
crowd flying helter-skelter into the un-
derbrush. One among them stagger-
ed and half fell, yet succeeded in
dragging himself out of sight.
Great Scott, If don't believe 1
winged James!" the shooter remarked
cheerfully, reaching back into his
pocket for more cartridges. Maybe
them boys will be bit more keerful
II they once understand they're up
agin the real thing. Well, perhaps I
better skin down, fer / reckon it's
liable ter be rifles next"
1t was rifles next, and the "winging'
Of Big Jim, however 1t may have in
spired caution, also developed fresh
animosity in the hearts of his fol-
lowers, and brought forth evidences Of
discipline in their approach. Peering
across the sheltering dump pile, the
besieged were able to perceive the
dark figures cautiously advancing
through the protecting brush; they
sped out widely until their two tanks
were close In against the wall Of rock,
and then the deadly rifles began to
spit spitefully, the balls casting up
the soft dirt in clouds or fattening
against the stones. The two men
crouched lower, hugging their pile of
Stag, unable to perceive even a stray
assailant within range of their ready
revolvers.
"This whole blame country u full
T.
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01
HOW TO TEST LlNsEEp OIL

There is nothing that will make
paint go wrong on the house more
quickly than poor oil. 1t is as bad In
Its way as adulterations in the white
lead. Petroleum oil cheapeners may
be detected by placing a drop Of the oil
on black painted surface. If one sees
the characteristic iridescence or play
Of colors which kerosene exhibits, 1t
Is evidence Of adulteration. Corn and
fish oil can be detected by the smell.
Adulteration in white lead can best
be discovered by the use of a blow.
pipe, which National Lead Company
will send with instructions free to
anyone interested in paint. Address.
National Lead Company, Woodbridge
Building, New York.
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01
Then the Quarrel Ceased.

They were having the usual family
quarrel. AS was also usual, she could
not convince him that she knew
whereof she argued.
Didn't go to school. stupid?' she
screamed.
Eyes, dear. you did" he replied
calmly. And you came back stupid"
Bohemian.
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01
IN a Pinch, Use ALIENS EooT.EAss.

A powder. II cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
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by all Druggists. csc. Accept no sub.
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The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01

OF discharged sojers,-- he growled, AN
they know their biz all right. I reck-
on them fsllers is pretty sure 20 git
one Of us yit; anyhow, they've got us
cooped. Say, Bob, thet lad crawling
yonder ought to be in reach, an It's
our bounden duty not to let the boys
git too gay"
Hampton tried the shot suggested,
elevating considerable to overcome dis.
tance. There was a yell and a swift
skurrying backward which caused Ma
son to laugh, although neither knew
whether this result arose from fright
or wound.
obliged ter teach 'em manners onct
in awhile, or they'll imbibe fool no.
ton they kin come right long up yere
without no invite. 'Taint fer long, no.
how, less all them guys are ijuts"
Hampton turned his head and look.
ed soberly into the freckled face, i'm
pressed by the speakers grave tone"
"Why?"
Fire, my boy, FIRE. The winds
dead right fer It; thet brush will burn
like so much tinder, an with this big
wall O. rock back Of us, It will be hell
here, all right. Some Of 'em are
bound to think of 1t pretty blame soon,
an then, Bob, reckon you an will
hev' to take to the open on the jump"
Hampton's eyes hardened. God,
how he desired to live just then, to
uncover that fleeing Murphy and
wiring from him the whole truth which
had been eluding him all these years!
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01
CHAPTER XXI.

"she Loves Me; She Loves Me Not.'
1t was no claim Of military duty
which compelled Brant to relinquish
Miss Spencer so promptly at the no.
tel door, but rather desire to escape
her ceaseless chatter and gain retire.
ment where he could reflect in quiet
over the revelations Of Hampton. In
this quest he rode slowly up the val.
ley of the Bear Water, through the
bright sunshine, the rare beauty Of
the scene scarcely leaving the slight
The Montgomery tribune., 1908-05-01
Carries Weluht.

"Pa." asked Freddy, what is a So
cial scale?"
Generally speaking" replied pa,
'It's a place where they weigh mon
ey."-Bohemian.,