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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
TWO MEETINGS FOR
 REUNION ARE HELD
CHAIRMAN JOSEPH BELIEVES THAT SUCCESSFUL PLAN HAS BEEN HIT UPON FOR RAISING $25,ooo FUND.

Important meetings of both the Con- federate reunion executive and finance committees were held yesterday after noon. The executive committee was espe- cially interested in the information which J. M. Wlzn had secured from General Mickle in New Orleans as to caring for the veterans while here. It has been thought that Birmingham would be put to it to find room enough to house all the visitors, but it is believed that 8 plan has been arrived at by which there will be ample room for all that may attend the reunion.
 The finance committee also had a suc- cessful meeting and transacted large Joseph expressed himself as being of the opinion that a working plan for the raising of the necessary s25,000 had been arrived at, and that no trouble would be experienced at all in securing the full amount, as the people of Birmingham all ways arose to the occasion.
 Gen. Stephen D. Lee believes Birming- ham is going to have the greatest re- union ever given, the following abstract from letter received from him express ing his sentiments:
 'T feel sure that the reunion at Bir- mingham will be a most pleasant one for the old veterans and will be grand suc- cess, for Birmingham makes grand success of everything she attempts to handle''
 Another meeting of the finance com mittee will be held next Friday after noon at 3 o'clock in the club rooms.
 Secretary Joseph B. Babb of the Com mercal club, has his hands full now with the arranging of details of the reunion There is an immense amount of work entailed by the holding of a reunion, and a small office force will be kept hard at work for the next four months, pre- pairing for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
CRAYON ARTIST IN
 LYCEUM COURSE
Caveny Is Attraction Tomorrow Night at High School and Promises To
 Be One of the Best.

o. Franklin Caveny will be at the High school tomorrow night, and this number of the Lyceum course promises to be a very attractive one. MT. caveny is a s'chalk talker,' an artist, a humorist and lecturer and has won reputation as Q genius in his line.
 His exhibition is that of sketches of beauty and caricature, and one scene after another is evolved with wonderful rapid ity under his delft strokes. His range is widest, pictures going from landscape to marine, daylight to moonlight and scenes of bleak winter to the beauties of sum mer.
 MT. Caveny comes to Birmingham with the highest praise of the press of all sec- tions of the country and in his manipula- tion of the crayons an interesting number of the Lyceum course is promised tomor- row night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
MOTHER IS KILLED BY SHOTGUN CHARGE Mrs. Shanahan Accidentally
 Fires Fatal Shot: WERE PREPARING FOR HUNT DeplorabIe Tragedy Occurred at Con- struction Camp on Acton Branch
 of the L. & N.-Remains Sent To Canada.
WERE PREPARING FOR HUNT

The accidental shooting of Mrs. Rachael F. McKillm at the hands of her daughter, Mrs. c. J. Shanahan, which occurred Monday night at the home of the latter at the construction camp of M. Casey sS Go. on the Acton branch of the Lous- vile and Nashville Railroad company, was one of the most tragic occurances that has happened in the Birmingham district in some time.
 Mrs. McKilim met instantaneous death From accounts at hand it seems that Mrs. McKillim, Mrs. Shanahan and other mem- bers of the family were seated in the reading room at the Shanahan home, and while cleaning a shotgun, preparatory to hunt, Mrs. Shanahan caused the gun to go off in some manner, the whole load of bird shot entering the left side of the mother, ranging in under the arm and through the heart, causing death in an instant. The case is one of those of which there have been so many-the gun was not believed to have been loaded. When Mrs. McKillim fell from her chair the terrified and grief-stricken relatives | who surrounded her ran to her, but all 1 efforts to save or prolong her life were futile. The chair in which she was sit ting was only very few feet from the muzzle of the gun and when the charge left the gun barrel ever shot entered the body of the unfortunate woman, who was so unexpectedly killed.
 The remains of Mrs. McKillim were brought to Birmingham and carried to the undertaking establishment of Shaw & Cnt, sxrln TTT1.y. funeral services over the remains were conducted from the chapel at o'clock and the remains were sent to Deseronto, Ont, yesterday evening for interment.
 The deceased is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. Shanahan and Mrs. w. J. Mothersell of Albany, N. Y, and one son in Chicago. Her home was in Can ada, whence she came to Birmingham to visit her daughter shortly before Christ mas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
Brookside Marshal Out on Bail.

Lon Taylor. the Brookside town mar shal, who was committed to the county jail Monday on a charge of murder, was released yesterday morning on 5000 bond. Taylor was at first imprisoned without bond. but by agreement of the solicitor he was released on bond in the sum named. Taylor was arrested on a murder charge involving case some three or four years old. It Is understood that he shot and killed another man while in the discharge of his duty, and was held blameless when the coroner made an investigation. The present grand jury indicted him, however. and his arrest followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
IF NEW STUDENTS ENTER HIGH SCHOOL Welcoming Exercises Held Yes
 terday Morning i M PRO M PTU SPEECHES Section A of Graduating Class of 1908 Finishes Work, But Will Remain
 and Take Special
 Courses.
I'M PROM PTU SPEECHES

Yesterday morning at the Birmingham High school a very interesting exercise was held during the regular assembly period
 On the platform, in addition to the teachers, sat the members of section A of the graduating class of 19OS This sec ton, consisting of six students has just completed the work required for gradua- ton, but most of the students composing it will continue in the High school talk ing special courses, and will receive their diplomas in May with section B, which completes the course at that time
 One hundred and twelve new pupils have just entered the school by promo tion from the elementary schools of the city, and the feature of the exercises yes- terday morning was the welcome extended to these pupils. Dr. Phillips presided and called on LeRoy Jacobs, who made a happy speech, welcoming the incoming class on behalf of the retiring seniors and the Yancey Literary society, of which he is president.
 Interesting addresses were also made for the Hilliard society by John Nor row; the senior class, section B, Derrell Nevins; the Clio society, Miss Wilma Piper the Agiaia society, Miss Susie White; the Pieran, society, Miss Mary Todd; the Euterpean society, Miss Mill dred Downey; the German club, Otto Hodges the High School Mirror, Ike Engel and Russell Trusslaw. and the Ath- letic association Dixie Mccrossin.
 The talks of the young people were all good, and indicated the value received by the students from the literary societies of the school The 800 students enjoyed the informal exercises, and the impromptu speeches of the young men and women of the higher classes made deep inn pression upon the members of the incom- ing class.
 A number of visitors were present, among whom were Ben M. Jacobs, a member of the Board of Education and George Beauchamp of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
PURCHASE SUPPLIES
 FOR COMMISSARIES
MORRIS AVENUE TRADE IS PICK ING UP IN FINE STYLE AND THE MERCHANTS ARE ELATED-THE PRICES HOLDING STEADY.

The stocking up of the commissaries of some of the plants and mines, which are at present shut down. 1t is believed means the early reopening of these industries Anyway this fact is regarded as an omen of good times by the merchants along Morris avenue, and has greatly encour- aged them. Business along the avenue was dull after Christmas until week ago, when it gradually began to pick up. Since then things have been humming, and the food merchants have about all the business they can attend to.
 A number of the commissares of the industries which shut down last fall have begun purchasing heavy supplies, and the report has spread along Morris avenue that the next few weeks will find these in- dustries running as usual.
 Prices generally are holding steady along the avenue, meats being the only line which has experienced any decided change. Meat has been on the decline for two months, and it is now possible for a poor man to think of having this kind of food once in a while. The price on all of the different meat products will av- craze nearly cents per pound less now movement of meat has been fairly good. and business Is picking up in this line as in the others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
aRen Hurr at the Jefferson.

The crowd which jammed and wedged its way into the Jefferson theatre last night to witness the magnificent spectacle of Ben Hur was limited only to the four walls of the spacious theatre Every available nook and corner was occupied with a surging mass of humanity, and for three hours the people witnessed the many beautiful scenes and stage pictures which have made Ben Hur an unpara- lelled success. There will be two more performances of the splendid production at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight and the advance sale indi- cates that two more crowded houses will pay tribute to Gen. Lew Wallace's great play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
Five Arrests Made Yeste rday.

Only five arrests were made in Bir- mingham yesterday and not a white man was among them. This is extremely interesting, as it was often said the negro would be the only one who could not get whisky. One of the dark boarders was tipsy, full to the brink. Another had assaulted a citizen of his own color. Still another was guilty of petty larceny. Abusive language and disorderly conduct were the other charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
SISTERS
Would Not Allow Coffee Used.

It doesn't take very long, only long enough toEget well away from the bad effects of tcaffeine-the drug in Coffee and a little while for Postum to commence toning up the nerves and your reformed coffee drinker will begin to put on flesh and show an improved condition gen. orally.
 An Indiana man says
 T knew for a long time that coffee was running my system down. For the last five years I have been troubled with my stomach but didn't seem able to quit coffee. Finally I took down sick and my doctor told me to stop coffee.
 "I tried milk and hot water but got tired of both. About that time while on visit to my cousin she recommended Postum, claiming that it had done so much for her.
 'She was looking stouter and was not at all nervous, while was shaking at the least excitement. Her husband told me that the sisters at the hospital where he worked used Postum and wouldn't allow any coffee to be used.
 'I came home and began using Postum and in a few days noticed improvement which continued. until now, I must say, that I am feeling fine. The more I drink Postum the better I like it. l make it according to directions on the package which gives it it's good rich taste.
 'I have thanked my cousin many times for telling me about Postum, for it has done great good to my nerves and whole system. Before I quite coffee and began to use Postum l was troubled with tooth- ache and headache, besides the steady old grind of stomach troubles. Now have none of them.'' ''Ther's & Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the book, ssrhe Read to Melville" in pkgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
CATHOLIC MISSIONS.
Dominican Fathers Will Be Heard
 Here Next Week.

mission by Dominicans-the Rev. Father Moran and the Rev. Father Eek ert-wlll be held for one week at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. com mencing next Sunday-candlemas The masses Sunday will be at the usual hour On week days mission masses will be at and s o'clock. There will be short in struction after the 6 o'clock mass, and a sermon after the last mass. In the even ings at 7:30 there will be instruction and sermon.
 the church and the visiting Dominicans who will conduct the mission are noted for their scholarship and eloquence. They come to Birmingham direct from the Do- minican home at Minneapolis, Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
One Says khe Streef 7ax # Good Thing;
 Another Zbat II # Full ot Znlqultv

"The street tax is a relic of the country wayback districts, said J. B. Drake, president of the Trades Council, last night. '"The members of the working mems ranks of Birmingham are unani- mously against it.
 'Three dollars may seem small to some people in this prosperous city, but when they get down to the poor fellows, some of them using less than s a week of hard earned savings for their family while they are out of job, it is quite a differ ent thing.
 Then, too, the clerks who have had their wages reduced under present circum- stances have now to bear all the burden of license taxation, county and city, that is first aimed at the merchant, or at least a great part of it.
 T hope to see some member of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
THE OPERA "EGYPTA." RehearsaIs Begin January 31.

For many weeks past a strong commit tee of workers from among the ladies of St. Andrews church have been busily occupied arranging for Egypta. which is to be given under their auspices at the Jefferson theatre February 14-15. They are especially gratied by the hearty re- sponse of the leading vocalists of Bir- mingham and vicinity to their invitations to participate. The singers who have ex- amined the score are highly pleased with the tunefulness of the music. The chorus is brilliant and inspiring, and the solo numbers are particularly pleasing. Re- hearsals will begin January 31 in Pro- lessor McConnells dancing hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
Indemnity Association Organized.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Southern Indemnity association, which proposes to conduct a business as a mutual aid, benefit and indemnity com pany or association, with central offices in Birmingham The authorized capital stock of the company is s50O0 The of ficers and directors elected for the first year are: P. J. McGeever, president; John McGeever, vice president; Hugh McGeev- CT, secretary and treasurer; John H. Mill Ter attorney, and Daniel J. Donahue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
NEW HOSE VALVES GIVEN
 TRIAL BY FIRE FIGHTERS

Persons attending fires in Birmingham, In the habit of straddling the hose near the plug, are getting drowned in good fashion these days. They curse the rot ten hose, and go home with icicles in their ears and good cold for a month.
 They do not happen to know that the city is trying the Larkin relief valve. which, if adopted, it is contended it will save thousands of dollars and keep the hose lines in good condition for years be- yond their ordinary lives.
 Chief Bennett has put four of these valves into operation, and finds them de- ing fine work. The valve is a little gate fastened onto the hose a few feet from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
UNCLE BOB SHOT
 BY SCARED MAN Officer McCuIlum Receive
 Lead In Arm WAS TRYING REAR DOOR T. A. Gambena, Barricaded Within, Opened Fire and We'll Known
 Policeman Is Now In a
 Serious Condition.
WAS TRYING REAR DOOR

Barricaded behind almost wall of iron bars, T. A Gambena became frightened last night by the noise of a policeman try ing his door, and fired both barrels of a Robert MeCullum in the arm and wound ing him quite seriously though he is not in a dangerous condition.
 At about Il O clock Uncle Bob." as he is generally called, was making the round of the doors on his beat, when he reached the little shoeshop on Nineteenth street, between Fourth alley and Fifth avenue.
 He went around to the rear door and had just tried the latch when the gun was fired. Luckily, the fellow had barred his door so thoroughly that the iron bars caught part of the load, but some 50 bird shot passed through the glass and entered Uncle Bobs right arm.
 He walked down to the warden's office and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital in the ambulance of Shaw & Son, where the bullets were removed, and he then re- turned to his home in Norwood.
 Gambena had just reached his store, placed big iron stave against the door. so that it would be impossible for an hundred men to have broken in, and was preparing to retire. He was arrested shortly afterward by Officers Fully, Dixon, Burge and Ennis.
 Uncle Bob is perhaps the oldest man in age on the force, and one of the longest in service He is a popular officer. and his many friends hope to hear of his speedy recovery.
 He was in good spirits when seen few hours before, and it Is remembered that he said: "Forty-three years ago tonight l was with the army, and went to the tl,aatra in Pichmnnd Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29

the plug. When the nozzle is cut off at the seat of the fire. instead of hundreds of pounds of pressure being thrown on the hose, the valve opens and the water is thrown high into the air. It does not interfere with the water pressure when the stream is playing, but it prevents the breaks, where hose may be slightly worn or defective in manufacture.
 It will be a great help, and will save dollars on every section of hose in the use of the department. They are only on trial, but if they prove as valuable as they have so far. an effort will be made to get the city to purchase several as an economic investment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
"cauuht in the Rain.n

The sale of seats for the production of William Golfers new three-act com edy, Caught in the Rain,' which will be given at the Jefferson theatre on Friday night, begins at o'clock this morning. The new play gives Mir. Collier even greater opportunities than "The Dicta- tor or ''On the Quiet" in which he scored great successes. The play deals with the love adventures of a bashful young man and is replete with heart in terest as we'll as comedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29

board decide to come across for the wage earners when the vote comes up next week."
 President c. c. Heidt of the Board of Trade is one of those who favor the street tax. q think the cry that is being 'raised against this tax is half political and not patriotic. When we come to a rut in the road I believe the workingmen will always be the first to step forward with a helping hand. The money must be gotten by the city, and a united effort is needed to carry her through her present straits.'
 The street tax question is one upon which every man has an opinion and most of them are honest. The two points of view are both so strong that it is hard to change man who has already made LID his mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
For Violating Prohibition Laws.

Deputy Sheriff c. T. Helton arrested Sam King, a white man, near Warrior yesterday morning in another blind tiger case. King is charged with violating the prohibition law in one case and with sell- ing liquor to minors in three cases. He is in the county jail on the four cases, his bond being fixed at s200 in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
Ialladeoa Party In Civ.

A party of Talladega people arrived in Birmingham last night on a special train over the Seaboard Air Line. They arrived in time for the theatre, and after seeing Ben-Hur left at midnight for home. The party was composed of some 50 or 100 of the society folk of the mountain home In fact they occupied most of the best seats in the orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
"Throuqh Death Valley"

Patrons of the Bijou are being treated to real melodrama this week in Through Death Valley" Joseph Le Brandt's latest play. The piece is well staged and there is plenty of realism. The plot is laid in Utah. where the Nor mons attempt to force young girl into a marriage that would be polygamous. The fight she and her lover make against this powerful influence Is stirring. The company is large and well balanced. There are number of Indians in the play, two of whom have important parts. There is also a genuine Indian quartet. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
Thompson a Candidate.

It was learned yesterday that Won L. Thompson, well-known attorney, will the city court in the coming primary Two associate judges are to be elected Judge Sharp and Judge Nesmith now hold these positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
Bodeker Grateful For Assistance.

Chief Bodeker stated lesterday that he wanted to extend his thanks to the Law and Order league for the assistance they are giving him, both financially and other wise, in the enforcement of the laws against the whisky traffic He said that the league had recently given him great assistance for which he was deeply grate- full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
At the Gayety.

Nothing in the burlesque line is attract ing so much attention from the theatrical going public this season as is Fred IT, wins big show, which opened a weeks engagement at the Gayety theatre Mon day. This company has been here before. but this season entirely new faces are seen. The comedians are new, the olio is new and comprises only the best in the vaudeville market. The burlesques are new and have been built on scale of grandeu direct from the Irwin's stu dio. No epense has been spared in gath erlng for this seasons tour an array of talent seldom seen in one organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
At the Hlppodrome.

There were fully 50 couples in the grand march at the Hippodrome last night when Miss Flossie van Hooser was pre- sented with a pair of gold skates as the most graceful lady skater in Bir- mingham. She led the march and intro duced some new figures on skates. Fol lowing the skating session there was the regular Tuesday night dance from 10 to 12 o'clock. There is skating every aft ernoon and night at t'r Hippodrome, and dancing every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday nights from 10 to 12 o'clock There is also skating session every Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
Seaboard Improved Service

Through Pullman and Dining Cars to Atlanta and all Points North and East. New Parlor Broiling car. Leaving 4:15 D. m. New leaving time morning train. 6:45 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 2s.-Forecast for Alabama and / Mississippi: Fair, colder Wednesday. cold wave at night in the in terior; Thursday fair, fresh north winds
 Birmingham, Ala Weather conditions for "A hours ending 4 p. m., January 2S,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29

Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-29

n. T. Shaw $ Son. Undsrtakera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-22
FINANCIERS INFORMED
 OF COMING ELECTIONS

New York, April 21.-Part of the mys- Cortlandt Street Ferry company deal which has been under investigation by d grand jury for several months may have been used in the campaign which pre- ceded the presidential election in 1900, ac- cording to testimony given before the jury by Thomas r. Ryan. Portions of the testimony given by various wit nesses during the investigation were filed with the clerk of the supreme ecourt to- day by order of Justice Bowling. From this 1t appears that when Mir Ryan was questioned about contributions for cam paign purposes and particularly regard ing the paying of $1,O00000 by the Metro politan company for the Wall and Cort- landt street franchise and the subsequent payment of several hundred thousand dollars of this amount to MT. Ryan and some of his associates. he made the fol- lowing explanation:
 Tt may not have been for the election of 1900-but during the fall or winter of 1899 there had been a preliminary cam paign going on. It was thought perhaps Bryan could be defeated in Kansas City, but it was a foregone conclusion that MT Mckinley would be renominated, and part of the money may have gone for that"
 In signed statement given out last night MT. Ryan said the money repaid to him and his associates following the