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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
TRADE PROGRESS
 IS STILL SLOW

New York, February 19.-R G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade tomor- row will say:
 Improvement in the structure of business is much more pronounced than improvement in the activity of business. While financial and political develop ments both in Europe and the United States are distinctly better, the prog ress toward the eagerly expected re- vival of trade Is slow and especially in the iron, copper and coal trade is disappointing. Cotton goods are firm. Woolen goods are chiefly active in the better grades of fancy worsteds.
 Continued firmness of raw material indicates little likelih ood of a revision of prices in cotton goods, and some lines even show tendency to advance, although trade generally Is quiet There is no resumption in the export de- mand, but the fact that China had all ready taken 50,000 bales since the first of December, against S0,000 during the entire year of 1908 moderately strengthens this branch of the market.
 The footwear market is decidedly dull orders being infrequent and the jobbing trade buying only to meet inn mediate requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Benj, F, Newman Meets Death
 Near McCaIIa
AN1I-ST0RAGE GRIEVANCE
Bessemer Shows Much Interest in Measure Which Is Meant To Aid Enforcement of Prohi-
 bition Laws.
BY ]. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer, February 19.-(special.)- jamin r. Neyman of Jonesboro was in stantly killed on the Albbama Great Southern Thursday afternoon near Mc- Calla, below Bessemer when two freight trains ran into each other. Two trains were proceeding down a grade when the engine of the rear train pushing the for ward train crashed through the caboose and severed the head of Newman, who was on his way home from Cuba, Ala, where he was employed as a bridge car penter The cars were badly piled up and it was some time before the head of the unfortunate boy was found in the debris. The boy was just IS years of age and was the third son of MT. and Mrs. B. II. Newman of Jonesboro MT. Newman, senior. is the foreman of the section gang on the Alabama Great Southern railroad. The remains will be inferred Saturday afternoon at Morris. Trains were delayed several hours by the wreck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Navy Departments Policy.

Washington, February 19-Explanations of the navy departments policy and views on the subject of hayward or ganfzation and methods growing out of the experiences obtained from the appll- cation of the plan of reorganization in eastern yards, have been brought to the attention of commandants in formal memorandum made public by Secretary Newberry today. This is done in order that work may be carried on at all yards in as nearly the same manner as local circumstances permit. Announcement is made of the intentions of the depart ment to have all public works, either original or as extensions, executed by contract wherever possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
ENSLEY REVIVAL
 GROWS IN INTEREST
First Week Devoted to Organ
 izing Forces
WATCH GIVEN TO BROWN
Sunday Services At Ensley Churches. Personal and General News of Interest in the Steel
 City.

Ensley, February 19.-(special 1.-The revival held at the tabernacle of the Aethodsts is being attended by largely increasing congregations, and is already showing the effects of the faithful and persistent work of the evangelist, the Rev. J. o. IIanes. The revival is to last three weeks. This first week has been devoted. in a measure, to getting together the forces and workers, prepara- tory to launching them on the enemy. Many special events have been planned, including a number of visiting preach- CTS of prominence, who will make ad- dresses. Special services will be had and other features will make the revival a noted one in the history of the church. A gratifying indication of the interest so far taken is the number of persons who stay for the after-meetings, many of whom are affiliating with the church. On Sunday next the usual services will be held at il a. m. and 7So p. m. At 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon a meeting for men only will be held in the tabernacle when the Rev. Hanes and MT J. B. Wadsworth, an earnest and Influential layman, will speak.
 On Monday afternoon at o'clock 9 special sermon will be preached to the veterans of the Civil War both Confed- crate and Federal. The public is earnestly invited to attend these services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Personal and General.

On account of no orders the Bessemer rolling mill is down again, the men not working since Thursday evening. Orders are expected daily when work will be resumed.
 John F. Pruitt, who killed a negro, Ali Edwards, on Thursday morning at the home of his father al West Highlands, has been admitted to bail in the sum of $500, pending the hearing before Jus tice k. Fl. Lopez The warrant was sworn out before Judge William Jackson. Pruitt claims self-defense for the two shots fired into the body of the negro, who, he alleges, was advancing on him with a knife.
 Quite a number of the laymen of the First Methodist church are attending the Laymen's conference of the North Ala bama conference, in session in Birming ham, and several others attended the banquet to the delegates in Birmingham this evening.
 Bessemer chapter of the Eastern Star held a well attended meeting this even ing at the Masonic hall and conferred de- grees upon two candidates.
 Representatives of the Southern Bitu- lithic company were in Bessemer today looking after the proposed paving to be done by the city. It has not been de- termined yet that the city will use bitu- lithic, but the company was here getting IdctS ana nBufeS.
 Prof. J. Alex Moore of the faculty of the Montevallo Girls school Is visiting friends in Bessemer.
 Mrs. Thomas T. Huey will visit Judge and Mrs. J. J. Mayfeld in Montgomery next week.
 c. L. Odell and family left this even ing for Mobile to take in the carnival. They will return Wednesday next
 MT and Mrs. R. L. Boardman and Miss Annie Durham have gone to Mobile and New Orleans for the carnival
 Dr. L. A Spencer and Mrs. Spencer will leave the first of the week for New York, and will later go to Washington for the inauguration.
 The Rev. F.. M. Craig of Dothan, for merly a pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Bessemer, visited friends in Bessemer today.
 J. w. Rarden has returned to Mounds vile after a weeks visit in Bessemer.
 Mr and Mrs. Charles Stitts have gone to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They will return next week.
 Miss Mamie Bradshaw has returned from an extended visit to Livingston and is with her sister. Mrs. B. Clay Jones.
 The Jefferson Fertilizer company won a suit against the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company today in the Bes- semer city court for loss of goods shipped over the line. The amount of the verdict was sSO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
News of camp Hill.

Camp Hill, February 19.-(Special. )-The first arrest for violation of the prohibition law since Camp Hill went dry, more than year ago, has been made and resulted in conviction Mark Howard, colored, was
 delivering the goods" and contributed s75 to the municipal treasury.
 A child of Pomp Trimble, colored, was burned to death Wednesday evening and buried yesterday. This is the fifth ac- cident of the kind among the negroes in as many months.
 H. c. Fariss & Son are opening a gen. eral store in the Payne building.
 The Knights of Pythias lodge held an interesting session last night. Quite number of Dadeville and Dudleyville knights were present to assist in inducting W. l.. Darlington into the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
ODD FELLOWS FUNERAL.

The members of Monarch Lodge No. 353, as well as those of the other five lodges in the city, and all members of the or der, are hereby requested to as semble in the Red Mems hall at 19171a First Avenue, over the Western Union Telegraph company's office, promptly at 1:3O o'clock p. m., Sunday, February 21, to attend the flu neral of Brother David Field ner of Palmer Lodge No. 351 of Lower Salem, Ohio, who died in this city at the resi- dence of his son, 0. H. Field ner, 2520 Avenue c, Friday morning, February 19.
 I. w. HOLT, Secretary. By order of the Noble Grand,
 J. D. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Frances Willard Memorial.

Following is the programme of the Frances Willard memorial exercises, held by the Ensley Woman's Christian Tenn perance union at the residence of Mrs. L. N. Grod Thursday afternoon:
 The president, Mrs J. B. Simpson, read the Crusade Psalm; vocal solo by Mrs Herbert Hurt, Face to Face;' prayer by Mrs. c. R. Johnson, president of the Blr- mingham union Mesdarhes C. B. Spen- cer c. R. Johnson, Jeffries and Miss Anna M. Deane gave interesting character sketches of Miss Willards life work, these ladies having been personally associated with her in the temperance cause. Vocal solo by Mrs. Hurt, fTrrst in the Lord" Then discussion on the work of the Mercy Home and its future prospects. Benediction.
 Delicious refreshments were served and all left feeling that 1t was good to have been there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Church Services.

First Methodist church. Avenue G and Twentieth street, the Rev. B. B. GIas- gow, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7;30 p. fn., Sunday school at 9;45 a. m., J. E. Winning, superintendent.
 Christian church, l Avenue F and Twenty first street, the Rev. P. H. Duncan, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 Presbyterian church. Avenue G and Ninteenth street the Rev. H. c. Keg- ley pastor-Morning services II o'clock, evening services at 7:SO o'clock
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, Avenue I and Eighteenth street, the Rev. l.. A. Reagor, pastor. Services at Il a. m. and 73O p. m. Sunday school at s:45 a.. m.
 First Baptist church, Avenue G and Eighteenth street. the Rev. o. P. Bent ley, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 St. Anthony's church (CathoIic), Ave- nue H and Twenty first street, the Rev. Father F. c. Doyle, rector; the Rev. Father Paul Klich, assistant. Low mass and short instruction, 8 a. m; Sunday school, S:30 a. m. high mass and sermon, 10:30 a. m.; rosary, litany, sermon and benediction, 7:30 D. m.
 St. Johns Episcopal church, Sixteenth street and Avenue E-9:45 a. nl., Sunday school, H. w. Wallace, superintendent; Il a. m., morning prayer and sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
ALONZO BAILEY
 IS CONVICTED

Montgomery, February 19.-Alonzo Bail ey a negro, has been convicted of viola tion of the Alabama labor contract law and will be sentenced later by the judge of the criminal court. No defense was made, Bailey's attorneys asking the af- firmative chargeyas as the supreme court of the state had already construed the act under which he is held to be consti- tutional. The case will go rapidly to the supreme court of the United States on the ground that the effect of it is to enslave men by depriving them of liberty without due process of law. At torney General Bona parte filed a brief in the preliminary hearing in which he said that the law was dangerous to the liberty of the negroes of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Tornado pemoIishes Houses.

San Augustine, Texas February 19.-A tornado near here last night cut path about 100 yards wide and several miles in length through standing timber, up- roofing many thousands of dollars worth of pine trees; wrecked a saw mill and scattered lumber over wide territory. About seven miles southeast,' the home Of Bench Russell was wrecked and Rus sell and his children were buried in the debris, and escaped with minor injuries however. A number of small farm houses are reported demolished but no casual ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
BLOODHOU NDS ARE
 AFTER BAD NEGRO.

Laurel, Miss, February .-(Special.)- A murderous assault made upon J. H. Ora wford, chancery court clerk for Jones county. by an unknown negro at noon today, resulted in little damage to MT. Ora wford, but called forth the police, a sheriff's posse and pack of bloodhounds for the pursuit of the negro. The dogs followed the negro's trail to the out skirts of the city and three negroes were taken in charge at different places, but all were released. MT. Crawford was passing from his home to his office through a grove, when a brick whizzed past his head. He turned and faced a strange negro, who had another brick poised to throw. He received the second missile on his wrist, which was sprained He pursued the negro several blocks. The object of the assault was probably rob bery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
MYSTIC SHRINERS
 CROSS HOT SANDS

Meridian. Miss, February 19.-(Special.) special ceremonial session of Hamasa temple, Mystic Shrine, was held in this city tonight and was fitting climax to the ending of Masonic week in Meridian. The following were made nobles but be- fore being chased over the burning sands they were dragged through the streets furnishing the feature for one of the most elaborate parades in the history of Mississippi Shrinedom: w. B. Mason. J. A. Rogers, H. c. Smith, F. H. Purnell T. S Troy and T, J. Lide
 The water wagon, on top of which was perched Dr. R. M. Butler of Liberty. mayor of that town, was an interesting feature of the parade. Dr. Butler is an ex-trustee of the state insane hospital at Jackson and rode the wagon, 1t is said to show that he is prohi and an advo- cate of Meridian's pure water A ban quet at the Great Southern concluded the meeting.
 The preliminary hearing of H. A. Shields who shot and dangerously wound ed his brother-n-law, Policeman R. " Hand, has been set for Tuesday. The shooting created quite a sensation and the trial will be interesting. Family diff ferences are said to have caused the trou- ble.
 The Meridian Home Telephone company, beginning today, will give free long dis tance service to their subscribers through out this county. Manager Spotts also said that all suits which had been re- gently brought by the company against various railroads in eminent domain pro- ceedings for the condemnation of rights of-way to Jackson over the A. & V. and from Jackson to Hattiesburg to Gull port over the G. X s. l. had been compro- -msed and the building of toll lines from Meridian to these points would start with in few days
 Mayor John w. Parker of Meridian wl4i cooperate with Mayor George M. Foot of Gulfport in the conference of state mat ters to be held in Gulfport in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
MERIDIAN WILL
 EXHIBIT GOODS

Meridian, Miss, February 19.-(Special) With the greater portion of the manufac- turers and jobbers In the city in attend ance, together with a number of prom inent business men, an organization to be known as the Manufacturers and Jobbers' association of Meridian has been organ ized with the election of Cliff Wildham, president; H. c. Forrester, secretary; \. J. Lyon, treasurer. The directors are: E. S. BosticS, M. R. Grant, S. A. Neville, E. Calm, K. Threefoot. A. H. George s. Eastland, A. J. Lyon and A. B. Patterson.
 The organization plans to run at an early date. special train of box and flat cars throughout this and adjoining states loaded with exhibits of Meridian manufactured products. This is an inno- yation in displaying what Meridian can do in a manufacturing way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Gas Men in Session.

New Orleans, February 19.-That the public be taken into the full confi- dence of the manufacturers with plants and processes for distribution always open to the public inspection, was the sentiment expressed at today's session of the Gas association. Many matters of interest to producer and consumer were discussed, papers being read by James Terrier of Rome, Ga.. and R. C.. Congdon and J. c. Ruskin of Atlanta, Ga. The delegates enjoyed banquet at the Hotel Grunewald tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Army Bill Passes Senate.

Washington. February 19.-The army bil appropriating s102, ,636,05O, was passed by the senate today. There was but lit tie discussion on the measure except upon the senate amendment appropriating $35O.000 for the construction of roads in Alaska which was agreed to. On motion of MT. Warner, an amendment appropri- ating s127000 to construct national road from the National cemetery at St. Louis to Jefferson barracks, was agreed to. Senate amendments added -$4, 910,056 to the amount carried By the measure, as it passed the house Of that total s1 PAS ,01o was to increase the pay of various en- listed men and s1,5oO,OoO was for the con- struction of barracks and quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Personal and General.

Miss Jessie Wells will entertain the teachers of the Minor schools Saturday afternoon at her home on Avenue G.
 Mrs. H. C. Grigsby and Mrs. W. T. Warlick of Bessemer and Mrs. D. w. Rogers of Nashville were the guests of MT. and Mrs. G. E. Mohn on Avenue E yesterday.
 Miss Kate Price and Miss Jessie Scruggs of Cordova, Ala, are the guests of Mrs. Mohn and Miss Hallie Scruggs.
 MT. A. c. Davis on Avenue G, who has been quite i'll with lagrippe, is somewhat improved, though still confined to his bed.
 Mrs. J. H. Edwards of Wylam is with her mother on Avenue II and Eighteenth street. 4
 The many friends of Mrs. C. S. Williams regret to learn that she~is quite i'll at her home on Avenue H. J. w. Minor, who has been in Rome, Ga, for the past few days on business, has returned home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Dannally Visits Lodue.

Greenyille, February s.-(Special)-A of records and seal of Knights of Pythias. to the local lodge last evening was made the occasion of large gathering of the membership. A candidate was given the amplified third degree, followed by an elegant luncheon and smoker. The social hour was delightfully."- spent, after which Dr. Dannelly delivered an address, in which he complimented this lodge very highly, pronouncing it one of the very best in the state. He also said that if every lodge had as efficient keeper of records as this the grand keeper of rec ords and seal would have an easy time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Indians Dying Rapidly.

Washington, February 19.-The rav- today made known to President Roose- welt by the board of Indian commits sioners who today visited him at the White House and appealed for more extensive measures of relief for them. According to the members of the board who have been in session here the h. dians, particularly the Sioux, are dying off at an alarming rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Taft Buys a sIzeabIe Horse.

Washington, February 19.-President- elect Taft has purchased from Tate Ster- rett, of the Fassfern Farm, Hot Springs, Va, a stalwart horse of good pedigree, for his personal use, after he takes up his residence in the White House. The animal is a powerful blood bay gelding with black points, six years of age. He is the hunter type, F hands high, and 125O pounds in weight, and is described as an ideal weight-carrier, with the best of manners, MT. Taft rode him frequent ly during his visit to Hot Springs last summer. The President-elect has named the horse 'Tate Sterrett"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Thread of the Story Club.

Yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. s. A. McCluen on Palmer Terrace, Mrs Roddy Morrison delightfully."- entertained the Thread of the Story club. After the routine business Mrs. Laurence Pennng- ton read several chapters in "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" Elegant refresh ments were served. Mrs. Morrison's guests were: Mrs, Z. T. Curry, Mrs. J. F. Kent Mrs. James F. Armstrong, Mrs. Charles Taylor Thomson, Mrs. c. R.- Walker Mrs. Norman Morrison of Birmingham The club members present were: Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell. Mrs. Laurence Pennington, Mrs. c. c. Johnson, Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. Alex Poss, Mrs. Frank Thompson, Mrs. John Y. Brooks, Mrs. J. H. Eubank, Mrs. J. W. Minor Mrs. J. Furniss Lee, Mrs. George E. Mohns, Mrs. R. E. Chadwick, Mrs. J.. Hoke Perkins, Mrs. s. A. McCluen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Electrical Workers Meet.

Mobile, February 19-With delegates present from several southern and mid dle western states the third annual con- vention of District Council No. il, of the second district, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers convened here to- day. Deliberations will extend over Sat urday. President E. Hoslzins of Evans vile, Ind, called the convention to or der. He announced the sessions would be executive in nature. The attendance he said was very gratifying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Police Court News.

Officer John Wren arrested a Pole named Slavo Milos today on charge of hog-stealing.
 NIilos lives in the green quarters of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany and had the hogs alleged to be stolen penned up under his house. He will ba given a hearing Saturday morn- ing at the police court.
 Alderman McDowell, president, pro tenn, of the city council, presided over the police court this morning in the absence of Mayor Sugg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Wife Gets Divorce.

Reno. New, February 19.-It became known today that Ruth S. Hinton, a granddaughter of former United States Senator Thomas, of Pennsylvania, has obtained a divorce in Reno from Robert w. Hinton. on the grounds of desertion. They were married in April, 1906, and separated six months later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Presentation to John Brown.

The gold watch given by the Bethel Methodist Episcopal church (colored), in a voting contest to the most popular mine foreman of the Pratt division of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was won by MT. John Brown, mine foreman at No 4 mines. The presentation was made by the Rev. J.. E. Carter, the pastor of the church. In acceptance MT. Brown made a few appro- priate remarks expressing his apprecia- tion of the gift and assured the colored men that his kindly consideration for them would be the same in the future as in the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Convention of Beavers.

New Orleans, February 19.-The an nual convention of the International Order of Beavers was begun here to- day. Representatives from 40 out of 65 dams of the order are in attend ance. The supreme secretary reported that the membership of the organiza ton had been increased by more than 5000 since July 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Placina Meters.

The Bessemer Waterworks company is engaged in placing water meters in the business section of the city. this being new departure on the part of the company. as heretofore many sections have been on a fiat rate basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Anti.storaoe Ordinance.

It is expected that the anti-storage ordi- nance will become effective beginning Sat urday morning and as the police. under the ordinance, are given the right to arrest parties and confiscate the goods found, interest Is shown in the outcome. It has been held that with an anti storage ordinance the police could better control the violations of the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Army Officer Suicides.

Vallejo, Cal. February 19,-sergeant W. H. Dawson of tie U. S. marine corps stationed at the Mare Island navy yard barracks committed suicide today by shooting himself in the heart with rife. Disappointment in love affair with an eastern girl is believed to have been the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Postal Changes.

Washington, February 19.-(Special.)- Rural route No. is ordered established May 1 at Red Level, Covington county, serving no families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros.
Pensscola's Health Measures.

mined to secure for this city the best possible health conditions. the local board of public works will give a half holiday with pay to all employees of the board who attend the tuberculosis exhibition be- ing held in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-20
onIv One "RRoMO ouININF.n

That is LAXATIVE BRoAfo QUININE. Look for the signature of F. ". GROVE. Used the World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.