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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
SPENDS DA1 A7
 FULTON SPRINGS PICNIC

Charles W. Thatcher, the good roads apostle, was one of the 5000 persons who attended the barbecue given yesterday al Fulton Springs by the Farmers union to the striking miners. Thatcher says he enjoyed the occasion thoroughly because he was shown a real good time and be- cause he believes the movement which he is pushing was given great i'm petus.
 The good roads apostle was one of the speakers at the barbecue. He addressed his audience of 5000 men and women on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
NEW LAND COMPANY.
Concern To Develop and Improve
 Shades Mountain Property.

Another land company has been or ganized in Birmingham, this one being the Shades Mountain Land and Develop ment company. Papers of incorporation for this concern were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court, the peti- ton asking for permission to transact a general land and development business. the purpose being to open up the Shades mountain territory.
 The capital stock of this new corpora ton will be $5000, being divided into shares Of S100 each. Officers are named as fol- lows: A. R. Dearborn, president; c. D. Gillian, vice president; c. C. Graves, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

the subject of national boulevard from Detroit to New Orleans, for which he is bending his every effort. He spoke along the same general line upon which he ad- dressed a number of gatherings on the great benefit the south would receivs were the lakes-t -the-gulf boulevard con- structed.
 His speech was short and concise and he was roundly applauded for his words Thatcher was one of the attendants of the barbecue nearly all day urging them to push the boulevard movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

met the various trains which have stopped gathering of several hundred persons at the depot during the past several days.
 Continuing this report is said to allege that deputies are wearing leggins, trous- CTS. shirts and hats similar to the sol diers' uniforms and that they appear to be endeavoring to mislead the public. It also charges that the complaints against the soldiers were made as the result of spite on the part of the deputies because two of their number wanted to do little things which the military officers de- clined to allow them to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
NEW MOVE IN THE
 THOMPSON CASE
Attorneys Seek Release of the Prisoner By Habeas Corpus-NeSmith VIII
 Hear the Application.

Habeas corpus proceedings asking for bail have been sworn out by Attorneys Allen & Bell in the case of R. w. lhoihP- son, charged with the killing or hipert Robertson The petition was filed Tn the city court, and will be heard on Tuesday Lefore Judge c. c. Nesmith.
 The papers set forth the facts as brought forth in the preliminary nearing before Judge Abernathy, and assert that in the face of the evidence the defendant is deserving of bail. This hearing Will De repetition of the preliminary nearing ana will doubtless last for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
Choral Service at All Saints.

The Church of the Advent choir will sing at All Saints church. Twenty ninth street, between Avenues F and G tonight at D. m. All Saints mission has lately purchased two lots, including the build ing where the services are now held The offering Sunday night is to help to pay for the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
BEARS WILL BE
 SEEN AZ THE STATE FAIR

The exhibition of the performing bear is perhaps the most welcome animal show 10 all classes and ages of people Spell mans troup of performing bears will not only do everything but talk at the Ala bama state fair during the week of Oc- tober 9-17, but all of their work will be done absolutely free in front of the grand stand without any charge other than the gate admission to the grounds.
 Wherever Spellman's bears have been seen they have been pronounced the most remarkable animals in the business. Their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

athletic work and their real acting are described as almost human.
 The bear is considered by animal train CTS as the most difficult animal in the kingdom to bend to the trainers instruc- tions. His bulk and awkwardness are so troublesome that even the most patient often give up in disgust. This makes Spelman's triumph all the more excep- tional
 The children will go wild over the show Again and again they return to witness the act, and while it is one of the longest of the free acts billed, it is all too short for the eager crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Go.
A Fair Proposition.

Regardless of famiiys financial con- dition, Elmwood offers every inducement to prospective purchasers, and has never taken advantage of any one at the time of a bereavement. On account. or recent financial conditions ,Elmwood cemetery is selling perpetual care lots on easy month ly payments without interest Both tele- thNee for information, or at the ceme-
 fry 6kice. Take West End, Powderly or cleveland cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
.,;ow To Prevent strIke.. '

The topic for the mems meeting address this afternoon at the Pastime theatre will he "How to Prevent Strikes" The talk will be made by Walter E. Urquhart of Birmingham. The meeting is held under the auspices of the Central Young Mems Christian association. and lasts from to oclocks All men are Invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
L. H. Bullock.

l.. H. Bullock of Shades valley died Friday night at Tuscaloosa. The re- mains were brought to Birmingham yesterday and taken to the undertaking parlors of Shaw & Son, where they will be held until this morning. Today they will be taken to Union Hill church in Shades valley, where funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock, interment fol- lowing in the church burying ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
URGED TO ATTEND
 SCHOOL INSTITUTE
TEACHERS WILL ASSEMBLE AT HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING, BIR- MINGHAM, SEPT. 7-INFORMA- TON GIVEN ON TEXT BOOKS.

letter has been sent out to the teach CTS of the Ninth congressional district. signed by I. w. McAdory, county super intendent of education, urging them to be present at the teachers institute which will convene in the High school build ing of Birmingham September T. This in- stitute, which will last 10 days, is pro- vided for by the department of education of the state. It is intended to be means of broad and liberal instruction to the teachers of all grades, and especially to give them much needed information with regard to the newly adopted text books. It Is therefore considered highly impor- tant that all who are able should attend. A feature of the institute will be the fact that all of the teachers draw their reg ular salaries while in attendance.
 Beginning on Monday morning, Septem- Der g. regular class work in the various branches of study will be given by the following instructors: Miss Una Gilbert, primary work and music; Prof. H. P. Burruss, history; Prof. w. G. Griggs, geography Prof C. C. Slaton, arithmetic and spelling; Prof. R. c. Dimmitt draw ing; Prof. George A. Wallace, penman- ship; Prof. T. c. Young. grammar; Prof. c. A. Brown, reading; Prof. c. B. Glenn, language.
 Public lectures of general interest will be given each morning at 10 o'clock. Among those who will speak during the first week of the institute will be Dr. J. H. Phillips, on the method of the recita- tion; Miss Memo Greene, on the school library; Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Wilkinson, on the importance of teach ing agriculture; Superintendent I. w. Me Adory, on school management; J. c. Du- Bose on the Alabama history, R. G. Hewitt on school laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Christopher Ecker.

Christopher Ecker, age 73 years, died Friday night at the family residence 4236 Fourth avenue, south. The re- mains were sent to Panama City, Fla, yesterday afternoon by Shaw & Son for interment The deceased is sur
 viyed by widow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
eraymont Mass Meeting.

The citizens of Graymont will hold mass meeting in the Joseph R. Smith scboolhouse tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock for the purpose of nominating officers for mayor and aldermen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington, August 22.-The forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Sunday and Monday; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23
The Rev. Gavin To Lecture.

The Rev R. S. Gavin will lecture at the Twenty-first Avenue Baptist church Fri day night, August 2S, at p. m. on ''The First Courtship in the Worlds History" Everybody is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

We buy for cash any kind stock of merchandise, city or country. I. M. RUBEL COM PANY, Box 796, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-23

The coal operators made a distinct ending yesterday. The Tennessee com pany, the Sloss- Sheffield company, the Alabama Consolidated, the Pratt Con solidated and all other large concerns showed appreciable increases; and not only increased production, but alto gether better conditions at the mines.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
COMPLAIN OF SEWAGE
FROM FAIR GROUNDS

An order renewing an Injunction
against the State Fair association was
granted by Judge Mandell, Wednes-
day morning, on petition Of the town
ship OF Hamtramck. The farmers in
the township allege that the state fair
people have been draining the sew
age from the grounds into the wa
tiers OF Conner creek, causing a nuis-
ance which they fear will result III
an epidemic. The same condition ex-
listed last year. and the township au-
thorities secured an injunction just
before the fair. The fair people point
ed out that If they were not allowed
to use the creek the fair would have
10 be called or Rather than prevent
the holding up OF the exhibition the
plaintiffs decided 10 put up with the
nuisance. This year they claim they
will prevent the contamination OF the
waters Of the creek, IL possible, and
for that reason have started proceed
ings early. SO that the defendants Will
have sufficient time TO abate the NUS
ance
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
MAN CLAIMS HE
WAS "STUNG" FOR Sr6s

peculiar case of misplaced conf
dence--and cash-was brought to the
attention of Mayor Thompson, We'd
nesday morning. Daniel Watt, a
young freshman, came to the mayors
office after visiting the prosecutor to
ask for justice on a claim for $165,
which he says he paid to w. c. Clark.
an electrician.
Watt says he saved SITS while lum.
bering. and came to Detroit to start
in an easier trade. He saw a notice
on an employment agency's bulletin
board to the effect thar a young man
could learn the electrical trade by de-
posting 5000. Watt opened negotia-
tons and says that he paid Clark
S165, taking a note for the sum, and
was to get $3.50 per day while learn
ing TO be an electrician, the money
deposited being simply guarantee
that he would stick to his job.
Clark has since gone out OF bust
ness and Watt wants his money. He
visited Justice Stein to ask for war
rant and was told TO come in against
the company with a representative OF
the prosecutors Office. Assistant Pros
ecutor Grose took up the case and
referred Watt TO the mayor to look
up the employment agency feature.
Watt and Grose will lay the matter
before Justice Jeffries.,
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
WILL ENLARGE
ORGANIZATION
LABOR COMMISSIONERS TO TAKE
IN COLLATERAL SOCIETIES
-oFFlcERS ELECTED.

Enlargement OF their organization
was decided upon by the labor COM
missioner's association, meeting in
the Hotel Cadillac Wednesday. The
report OF the resolutions committee
referred to the unsatisfactory state Of
affairs at present, different branches
OF labor and statistical work having
different societies.
IL was concluded, after considerable
debate TO enlarge the organization
so as to include factory and mine in
spectors OF the various states, and
also members OF boards of arbitra-
ton. Cancellation and mediation. Flu
ture conventions will be divided, so
that each group may have its separ-
ate discussion and papers as well as
Joining in general discussion OF prob
lens affecting all generally.
A resolution was also adopted call
ing for the appointment OF a commit
tee TO carefully examine and analyze
the reports and labor statistics of the
various state departments. with the
idea OF comparing and criticizlng the
reports. The ultimate aim will be the
selection of a plan of uniform reports
and more reliable statistical methods.
During the afternoon the delegates
visited Parke, Davis & Co.'S plant and
took launch ride up the river, get
ting supper at one of the lakeside re-
sorts.
The resolutions extend thanks to
Commissioner Breitmeyer for his en-
tertainment of the convention at Belle
Isle and also congratulate Malcolm j..
Mcleod on his promotion to collector
of internal revenue.
Most of the old officers were re-
elected by the labor commissioners
Charles p. Nell. chief of the federal
bureau OF labor statistics, was re-elect-
ed president, and w. l.. A. Johnson, OF
Kansas. as secretary and treasurer
G. F. Gettemy. OF Boston, was chosen
as first vice president and c. l.. Daugh-
erty or Oklahoma, second vice presi
dent. John Williams of New York;
Charles Fox, OF Baltimore, and Jas
b. Doherty OF Richmond, Va, were
chosen directors.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
.ROUTs 296 BUNS
FROM EMPTY CARS

A small army OF buns were driven
out OF their hunks" In empty freight
cars in the Grand Trunk depot yards
by Assistant Special Agent John Woz-
mack, early Wednesday morning. Clad
in oil skins, Woznack started out ON
his tour OF the yards at ! o'clock.
When he completed his task at 1880
just 29S undesirables had been routed
out and forced to seek shelter else
where. The rain was pouring down
in torrents, but that made no differ
ence TO Woznack, who was merely per-
forming what he considered his duty
to the road and its patrons, the ship
pers.
I'VE are obliged to drive them out
for our own protection" says Woz-
mack. along about half-past three
la the morning the buns have habit
OF visiting the fruit cars in the yard
and helping themselves TO break
fast OF bananas. peaches, oranges and
anything else they can lay their hands
on. Then, 10 top off with, they swipe
few dozen lemons and make lemon
ade OF them"
Woznack says that IL has been a
common thing to find three or four
fruit cars broken open and the con-
tents disturbed. Hence Tuesday
nights migration.
only two OF the 29S routed out re-
fused to leave when ordered 20 do so.
and these two quickly followed their
companions when the doughty spe-
cial officer got his hands on them
Nearly every nationality was repre-
scented in the motley procession.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06

rheumatic heart trouble. The funeral
the body will then be taken TO Detroit.
where II Will be placed In the family
lot in Elmwood cemetery.
Bronson Howard was born In De-
troit, Oct. z. 1912, his birthplace be-
ing on the site where the Detroit
College now stands on Jefferson-ave.
His father. Charles Howard. was
mayor OF Detroit in 1855. and Mr..
Howard leaves a nephew. Charles 8.
Howard, living at No. 1928 Lincoln-ave.
Another relative Is Mrs. Margaret
WatermanWes well known in this
city.
Howard was a member OF the Pris-
matte club OF Detroit, and his por-
trait. painted by Percy Ives, now
hangs in the club rooms. He began
his journalistic career In 1859. but
practically retired from newspaper
work in 1872. devoting himself large
~ thereafter to dramatic work.
His first venture. Famine" dram
atization of a section of Victor Hugo's
Les Miserables." was produced at tho
old Atheneum theater, on the site
OF the present county building. Later
one of his successes, Shenandoah"
then known as Drum Taps" was first
produced In Detroit under the auspices
OF the Detroit Light Guard.
The original Famine" furnished the
foundation for Towards second play,
"Lillian's Last Love-" and this later
became reconstructed into his first
notable success. The Bankers Daugh-
ter" Previous to this achievement,
however, he had made some impress
sion by his society satire, Saratoga"
the comedy of Hurricanes" and the
comedietta. "Old Love Letters
The success of The Bankers
Daughter" was followed by triumph
in the form OF Young Mrs. Winthrop"
and eliminating victory came with
The Henrietta" Shenandoah" one
of his best known plays. "Aristoc-
racy," "One Of Our Girls" and sew
eral others OF varying success were
produced later. An exquisite dialectic
venture, Baron Rudolph" was a fiat
failure. "One OF Our Girls" netted
him 10000 in royalties.
Mr. Howard spent the greater part
OF late years abroad, maintaining a
residence for many years In st. Johns
Wood, a district OF London. much
liked by literary men.
In 1880. Mr.. Howard married Miss
Wyndham. sister of Sir Charles
Wyndham, the English comedian.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
NEW RULING ON
DISTILLERY SHIPMENTS

WASHINGTON. Aug. Sin the
opinion made public today by Attor-
ney General Bonaparte regarding the
effect OF the injuncticns granted by
the circuit court for the southern dis.
trict OF Ohio, and by the United States
circuit court az Peoria. Ills. restrain
ing the internal revenue officials
from branding packages OF spirits
with the word. Alcohol" and from
negleoting or refusing TO brand them
with the word. spirits in accordance
with the circular letter or instruc.
tons OF revenue agents dated May 8.
1908, the attorney-general rules that
the. effect of the injunctions will be
confined solely TO the products OF tho
distilleries named as complainants
and will have no effect on the pro-
ducts OF other distilleries unless these
are granted like injunctions BY the
court.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
W.,NTS $4,000
FROM DRUGGISTS
viNZIE SAYS THEY GAVE HIM POL
SON INSTEAD OF COUGH
MEDICINE.

Alleging that he was almost killed
and that he still suffers from the of.
feet OF poison give him In mistake
for cough medicine, vinzie Chamber
lain filed a suit In the circuit court
Wednesday against William r. Wal
lace and Charles Bohn, who conduct
a drug store at Fourteenth-ave. and
Myrtle-st. He claims that last Feb
ruary he was suffering from cold
and went to be drug store with pre-
scription given him by DR.. r. B. Mc-
Kay. He says the druggists made a
mistake In compromising the medi-
cine He asks for $4,000.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
INTERURBAS LINES.

Detroit United Interurbrn Lines.
Time table subject 70 change With
FLINT LIMTTEDs-Dnily. s:I6 a m.
Romeo, Orion and oxford. a m. and
n0u and 1 s1ery II two Soue. For Until TIot D.
For wyandotte ana Tr-nton-5:30 q.
m. 6:03 a m. and every 20 mis-. to SOY
an m, then =. nalf;hoTrIy 20 a'os p; m
half-houriy TO s:s5 D. m. then hourly
90 IL: as p. m. but Saturdays. service Is
half-hourly 20 1885 D m. Sundays.
For Royal Oak. B,r,nIneham npa
Pcntinc-s:3o a. m. then half hourly
until p. m. then hourly until II p.
m. First car one-half hour later on
For Fnrrinrton. Worthwhile. orchard
Lake md Pontiac--6 n. m. and hourly
until II p m. First car one hour later
RAPID RAILWAY .ysrEM-Por,
Huron Limited. daily. 7:t5 a. m. 1885
2 m; s:tS ?; , m and s,tS .; m. Locals
City and Port Huron hourly. a m, TO
p. M: also p. m. 10 Marine City
Local cars run VIA Algcrac To NE:
p. m. and hourly until II p m. To Mt.
Clemens via shore Line. hourly. s:es a
m to s:2s p m: also II p. m.
:EonT !. LIVE Ry:|.Toledo Li%'tsss
$50 p. m. Locals for lockwood. New
port. Monroe and Toledo. hourly. $50
D. m for Monroe
DETROIT. JACKSON CHICAGO
nY.-Lfmiteds. 74S n. m. 12:4b and
S:45 y. m. Locals. for Jackson. A.
m and every two hours until 2 p. m I:
for Ann Arbor. q. m. and hourly until
ii p. m: for Saline. $40 a. m and
every two hours until $3.50 r. m. also
10 D. m: for Plymouth and Worthwhile.
7:3o a. m and every two hours until
$50 o. m. also Il p m.
I Interurbnn cars pass Waiting Sta
ton. corner OF Larned and Griswold-
sits. last cars awaiting the closing OF
theaters.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
HAARER PROVES GOOD
GUESSER ON DAT MARKET

Jacob ]. Haarer, commissioner of
public works, did little guessing
last month that resulted In a saving
Of much money 10 the city.
1t Is the custom to buy a carload OF
oats each month for the horses OF the
garage service. Haarer got to read
ing crop reports in July, however. and
figured that oats were going to go up.
So he bought two carloads OF oats.
The grain Immediately began to go up
in price and the difference for the
month amounts to $3.50. Haarer is now
wishing that he had played his bunch
harder and bought three or four car
loads.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
PRIEST SUED; COURT
UPHOLDS HIS ACTION

Father Joseph Janceek. pastor OF
the church at Twenty-third and
Myrtle-sts, was sued In Justice Otis
court. Wednesday, by Kuzinne Zeg.
worski, for 1864. The debt. which the
priest did not deny. was incurred by
the recent alterations in the church
and was assigned TO Zegworsh by the
man who did the work.
Father Janceek testified that the
agreement was that the work was 10
be paid for as he could secure the
money. but before the first payment
was made he was served with gar.
nishee papers in two suits started
against the plaintiff Under these
circumstances he refused to pay. and
Judge OFT held that he was right.
The garnishee case will be heard by
Judge Lemkie. Thursday.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
MALCOLM MCLEOD
TAKES OFFICE AUG. Il

Malcolm J. Mcleod has received no.
uce from Washington that his bond
as collector OF internal revenue for
the eastern district OF Michigan has
been formally approved He will take
office Aug. Is, Collector David ,Mcgin.
nifty retiring at that time. Richard
Fletcher. Of Alpena. takes his place as
state labor commissioner -
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
Tax Money Gomez Fast.

Tax money is rolling into the city's
Golfers at more rapid rate than ever
before. The collection for Tuesday
were S154.30912, more than twice IS
much as was taken in on the cor
responding day OF 1907. For the first
three collection days Of August the
total was s274.535, as compared With
siS3. 800 for the corresponding period
last year.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
Counterfeit Money Scarce.

Counterfeit money is getting to be a
scarce article In Detroit.
The diminution In the amount OF
spurious coin seems to have been coin.
cidental with the arrest OF Fred Nor
neau and Fred Paquette who are &C
cused OF passing large number oi
silver halves and dollars. Secret
Service officer German visited the
banks Wednesday and was told that
practically no counterfeit money is
coming In.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
POLICE COURT DOCKET

Frederick Fuller. disturbing the
peace discharged.
Eliza 1Iarris disturbing the peace
So or 10 days.
Daniel Mcmahon. drunk; sentence
suspended.
Harry Cook. drunk; sentence suss
pended.
stephen Kolzn. drunk, sentence sus-
pended.
Edward Domolskl drunk So or 10
days.
Frank Welskifski. disturbing the
peace, adjourned 20 Aug II
Patrick Breen. drunk, sentence sus-
pended.
Cyrus Kellogg begging; sentence
suspended.
Names BURNS. wagrAnVy ~ saissed.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS,
NOMINATE COWHERD

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 5.--Returns
from Missouri's first statewide prim-
airy indicate the nomination OF VIM.
s. Cowherd, of Kansas City, for gov
ernor on the Democratic ticket. Atty
Gen. Hadley was nominated without
opposition BY the Republicans.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06

Now and then monarch decides
that a constitution ia a good thing
to keep the people quiet for at least
sufficient time 10 discover that Il
doesn't amount to much.-Washing-
ton Star.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
She Likes Good ThInos.

Mrs. Chas. K. Smith, OF West Frank.
lin,- Maine. says: Il like good things
and have adopted DR.. Kings New Life
Pills as our family laxative medicine,
because they are good and do their
work without making fuss about a."
These painless purifiers sold at T. c.
Kinsel's. Central Drug Co. and Gray
& Worcester's drug stores.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-06
BRONSON HOWARD,
/. DRAMAT|ST, IS
DEAD
WAS BORN IN DETROIT AND WAS
FORMERLY ENGAGED IN NEWS
PAPER WoRk-BURIAL TO TAKE
PLACE HERE.

Bronson Howard. the author and
dean OF American dramatists. died
Tuesday in Avon-py-the-Sea. n. j.. aft
er an illness of about year with