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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
Church Services.

First Methodist church, Avenue G and Twentieth street, the Rev. B. B. Glas- gow. pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday school at 9;45 a.. m., J. E. Winning, superintendent
 Christian church, Avenue F and Twen- ty-first street. the Rev. P. H. Duncan, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7;3O p. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 Presbyterian church, Avenue G and Nineteenth street, the Rev. H. c. Kegley, pastor-Morning services Il o'clock, even- ing services at 7:30 o'clock.
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, Ave nue I and Eighteenth street, the Rev. L. A. Reagor, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m,
 First Baptist church, Avenue c and Eighteenth street, the Rev. O. P. Bentley, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 730 D. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 St. Anthony's church (Catholic), Avenue H and Twentyfirst street, the Rev Father F. c. Doyle, rector; the Rev aF'ther Paul Klich, assistant-Low mass and short instruction, a. m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; high mass and sermon 8:30 a. m.; rosary, litany, sermon and benediction, 730 p. m.
 There will be no service at St. Johns Episcopal church Sunday. The members will attend the morning service at the Church of the Advent Sunday school as usual at 9:45, H. w. Wallace, superntend- arf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
CONTRACT IS LET
 FOR PIKE ROADS

Decatur, April -(Special.)-The coun- ty Commissioners have just let contract to Crinkley & Goodrich of Hartman, Tenn, to build 271s miles of pike roads, the work to commence in 30 days and to be completed in 12 months. The contract is for the building of a pike road from Decatur to the county line west on the Courtland and Decatur road; i; from New Decatur south to Priceville; from Hartselle west, passing through Danville, and on westward to the county line There were a number of bids
 Last fall M. Casey & Co. were given a contract for the building of 30 miles of pike roads and a number of miles of this contract have been completed and the remainder is being pushed as rapidly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
EDITOR RECEIVES
 BLACKHAND LETTER
w. E. BERRY OF GERARD IS NOTI- FEED THAT HE HAS LIVED LONG ENOUGH AND THAT HIS HEAD WILL BE BLOWN OFF.

Columbus, Ga, April 16.-(Special )-Ed- itor W. D. Berry of the Phenix -Girard Journal, published at Girard, today re- ceived a Black Hand letter threatening his life, the result 1t is believed, of his crusade against blind tigers. The let ter which was postmarked "Phenix, Ala' was written on the stationery of Co., lumbus hotel, and was as follows:
 "Girard, Ala.
 ITO w E. Berry:-You are meddling where you have no business. I suppose you have lived long enuff anyway, as you are no account to yourself and injurious to others so my advice is, to prepare to meet thy God. as your days are done numbered and your doom are sealed, and sure to be carried out. Your head will be blown off without warning; just what you deserve. You will get it, too.''
 Editor Berry wired Governor Conner as follows this afternoon: "A letter threat ening my life was received by me today, stating that my head would be blown off, and I ask your honor to protect my life as I have exposed through the col umns of my paper the blind tigers in our town and call on you as the only means I have of protecting myself"
 The impression prevails locally that the governor will leave the situation to the local authorities to handle. In a red hot article in this weeks issue of the paper, which goes to it's subscribers to- morrow morning, Editor Berry says: After the editor of the Journal received the above dirty, threatening letter, we will say that he is low, dirty, unprinci- pied highwayman and illegftimate scoun- drel, who has not courage to meet me face to face on the street in daylight and express his sentiments, but must re- sort to a blackmail letter in order to prevent the editor from putting out this issue of the paper. The editor will call on the Washington authorities to come at once and trace this letter to the orig nation. The writing of this letter is such that it can readily be traced"
 Editor Berry's expose of the blind tigers of Girard is a two-column sensa- tional article. in which the authorities of the city are scored. After charging that whisky is sold in the city seven days of the week the editor asks:
 "Is it not perfectly natural to suppose that the Girard officials know of the ex- istence of these tgers?"
 The paper says in a later issue it will write up the gambling dens of Girard. The article which created so much stir was headed '"Fwenty-three Blind Tigers in Girard and Another One To Be Born Soon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
CUNNINGHAM WILL
 PRESIDE TUESDAY EnSIey to Protest Against the
 King Bill STORES WILL BE CLOSED Services at the Ensey Churches To- norrow-Red Men to Attend First Methodist-Personal and
 General News.
STORES WILL BE CLOSET

Ensley, April 16,- Special )-Dr R. M. Cunningham will preside at the big mass meeting called for next Tuesday after noon at 3:30 o'clock to discuss the King bill. The meeting promises to be very in- terestlng, as Governor Conner has been in- vited to be present and also the members of the legislature from Jefferson county. The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce has also been invited.
 The following notice appears in almost every store window in Ensley and as a matter of fact w. R. Stewart, president of the Ensley Commercial club, stated that every business man in Ensley, with the exception of three, had promised to close their doors in accordance with the posted notices: "Our place of business will be closed on Tuesday evening from S:30 to D. m. for the purpose of attend ing a mass meeting at the city hall to register our protest against arbitrary an- nexation of Ensley to Birmingham. Everybody invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17

Miss Rosa Rhoades, Miss Olivia Baker, Selma; Miss Morris Ward, Miss Fannie Tataus, Miss Katherine Dean, Opelika; Miss Bessie Bethea, Birmingham; the Rev. Belt White. pr. Henderson, Annis- ton; Miss Matte Bruce, Miss Annie Wat son, Montgomery; Miss Norwood, Annis- ton; MT. A. M. Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, MT. Walter Shepard, Montgomery; the Rev. George Long, MT. and Mrs. O.. D. King, Birmingham; A. M. Ballard, Mont gomery.
 The meeting assembled in a historic church. one of the oldest organizations of the Presbyterians in Alabama. On Mo- vember 29, 1884, the Rev. Robert Hol- man and Field Bradshaw being present, the Talladega Presbyterian church was or ganized with IA members, as lying within the jurisdiction of the South Alabama Presbytery. The members were Charles Miller and wife, George Miller and wife, Patrick Johnson and wife. William Ca- ruthers and wife, Harper Johnson and wife, Robert Hett Chapman, Dr. Henry Mckenzie, Miss Amanda Talmadge and George Watkins.
 The first sacrament of the Lords sup per of this church was celebrated on Mo- vember 90, 1884, day long to be remem-  sun for period of nearly three hours. The present members number nearly 1000, and contribute largely to the wealth and social life of the city.
 At 3:30 this afternoon the Rev. Claude D. Hill of Mobile, president of the Ala bama Christian Endeavor union, presid- ing, there was a 3O-minute preparatory service conducted by Karl Lehman of Denver At p. m. William Golden of Talladega, on the part of the local union, offered gracious and eloquent message of welcome, followed by welcome from the city, voiced by Mayor s. c. Oliver.
 At 4:15 '~rhy Kingdom Come," the theme of the gathering, was commented upon by the Rev c. B. Hill of Mobile, and at 440 the address of the Rev. Lauren E. Brubaker of Sheffield. ''rhe Opportunity in the Kingdom" received profound atten- tion. The prayer and praise service at 73O this evening was led by the Rev. B. D. Kerr of Montgomery.
 Sixty-seven delegates came in on a special over the Birmingham, Atlantic and Birmingham railroad at 1:30 p. m. The convention will remain in session until 10 clock Sunday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
ALABAMA ENDEAVOR
 CONVENTION MEETS TaIladega Gives Delegates a
 Warm Welcome ATTENDANCE IS LARGE
The Rev. Claude E. Hill of Mobile, the President of the Convention, Is Presiding-Conventio Lasts
 Until Tomorrow Night.
By J. WELLINGTON vANDIvER.

Talladega, April 16.-(Special. )--A bright, and bunting, and a cheerful lot of con- mitteemen, with the glad hand forward, welcomed the assembling of the Alabama Christian Endeavor convention which convened at the First Presbyterian church in Talladega today. The recent great meeting of the laymen of the Presbyterian church in Birmingham, together with the efforts of Karl Lehman, field secretary has contributed to make this notable gathering of the young Presbyterans and Christian Endeavorers of Alabama
 The convention theme Is Thy Kingdom Come," the convention song is He Will Hold Me Fast" The book used in mis- sion study is 'The Frontier" copies Of the book being obtainable at the litera- ture table in the vestibu1e of the church.
 Every train of the IA daily passenger trains coming into Talladega poured out a number of smiling, well-dressed En- deavorers, who came to get the uplift of the convention. It is impossible to give a complete list of those who have arrived. but a partial list is attempted at this carly Hour, put more ue1eBaJeS are Stifl coming in.
 Following is a partial list: w. M Parks, MT. Johnson, Birmingham; Dr. B. E. Kerr, Spencer Warren, Montgomery; c. C.. Seals, Livingston Fred Spann, H. C.. Neader, Montgomery; William Rhodes, Autrey Eakins, Walter Von Suberg, George Tucker, Walter Scott, Selma; Mrs. w. J. Afford, Mrs. T. H. Robinson, Judge and Mrs. s. D. Weakley, Birmingham; Mrs. Thomas Stephenson, Harry McDon- lld, Selma; Miss Mamie Osborn, Anniston; i; l.. L. Williams, Haden Grigg, Huntsville; M. Wallace, Birmingham; the Rev. E. B. Robinson, Selma; Mrs. T. D. Steele, Bir- mingham; Miss Mabel Bird, New Decatur; the Rev. Claude E. Hill, Mobile A. R. Moore, Birmingham; Dr. Francis s. Clarke, Boston, Gilbert Crane New De- catur; Miss Mary Wall, Miss Elizabeth Barr, Birmingham; Miss Ella Hall, Ox- ford; Miss Mamie Bryson, Miss Elizabeth ,pperson, Birmingham; Cora High, tsaylesville; Miss Mabel Tucker, Miss Mamie Hughes, Miss Ruth Hughes Bir- mingham; Mrs. Toney Houser, Anniston Miss Mamie Graham, Miss Lula Jones, Birmingham; Mrs. Sadie McDade, Mont gomery; Miss Elizabeth Christensen, Sel- ma; Mrs. Margaret Spratt Miss Hattie Mel niel, Miss Mary Bryan, Miss Maude New on, Birmingham; Miss Mary Read Smii h, Anniston; Miss Birdie Sawyer, Miss Viola Jones' New Decatur; Miss Willie Hughes, Miss Mabel Boyd, Miss Ivey Thompson, Miss Brown. Miss Ruby Bamble, Birmingham; Miss Lois Allen,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
SAFE IS ROBBED
 IN POSTOFFICE
BURGLARS GET BETWEEN $10oo AND $15Oo IN MONEY AND POST AGE STAMPS AT UNIoNToWN. SAFE IS DYNAMITED.

Unontown, April 16.--(Special. 1.-The postoffice at this place was entered at an unknown hour Wednesday night and the safe dynamited, the robber or rob bers getting away with all the stamps and money therein, amounting from 5000 to $500. An entrance was effected through one of the rear windows by forcing open the shutters. The knob of the combina- tion on the outside door was broken by a blow of heavy hammer and the com bination blown to pieces by the explosion of dynamite. The robber seemed to be after money and stamps alone, as no other contents of the safe were disturbed. The postal inspector has been notified of the robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
Personal and General.

Y. B. and L. H. Leroy have been called to Wetumpka by the serious illness of their father.
 MT. and Mrs. J c. Hancock of San An tonic, Tex, are visiting their mother Mrs. McWillams, at Hill Top. Mrs Hancock will be the matron of honor at the wedding of her sister, Miss Lucy Bell McWiliams, which takes place Wednes- day afternoon April 21, at 80 o'clock
 Mrs M C. Cunningham of Russellville Is visiting her son, Dr. R. M. Cunning ham,
 Mrs Mary Echols entertained last night at her home In West Ensley. large party of friends attended and a most en- joyable evening was spent. Dancing was a feature, after which the hostess served refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
RAILROAD ID BUILD BRIDGE OVER COOSA Structure At Gad8den Will
 Cost Half Million WORK BEGINS IN SO DAYS Sam BowIen, the Young Man Charged With Stealing Diamonds at Selma,
 Is Still In the Etowah
 County Jail.
WORK BEGINS. IN 50 DAYS

Gadsden, April 16.-(speeial.)- )-The Louis- vile and Nashville railroad has notified the county through the office of the pro- bate judge that work on new bridge over the Coosa river will be begun soon and for the county to be prepared to take care of the traffic which now passes over the bridge. The time set by the railroad for the beginning of operations is 60 days. The new bridge is to be in the same location as the old one, but will be much heavier and will provide for pedestrians and waogn travel separate from the rail traffic. The Coosa at this point is upwards of 600 feet wide and the approaches will call for 800 feet on the west side and a long trestle on the east side. A modern structure to pro- vide for all demands will probably cost $500,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
Missing Girls Found.

Chief of Police Jordan left for Calera today, where Miss Bessie McCloskey and Miss Hughes, who disappeared last Mon day, have been located and detained. A message was received from W. H. Mar tin at Calera. stating that two girls an- swering the description published had been in Calera since Monday. Chief Jor- dan notified the parents of the girls and procured the necessary papers for their return. No reason has been assigned why they left home as both seemed happy and comfortable They will reach home tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
YOUNG IS ELECTED.
Succeeds R. c. Lagrone on Blocton
 Town Council.

West Blocton, April 16.-(Special.) At the regular meeting of the town coun- cil last night w. R. Young was elected alderman to fill the place of R. c. La grone, whose resignation was accepted.
 MT. Young is cashier of the Blocton Savings bank
 The council also elected the following as members of the board of education for the ensuing year: Dr. l.. E. Peacock, H. Roycroft, w. A. Harvey J. Krentz- man and Y. s. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
RevivaIs at Decatur.

Decatur. April 16.-(Special )-The Rev. George Stoves of the Lafayette district of the Methodist conference is conduct ing revival services at the Central Meth odist church in New Decatur. The serv- ices both morning and night are largely attended and many are joining the church. Revival meetings are also being held at a number of other churches in the De- caturs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
Red Men to Attend Services.

Boba Shelar Tribe of Ensley and Black Creek Tribe of Pratt City. Improved Or der of Red Men, will attend service at the First Methodist church of Ensley on Sun day evening. The members will meet at their hall on Avenue E and march to the church in a body All Red Men and friends are invited to attend. The Rev. B. B, Glasgow will preach sermont fit- ting for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
Convict Gets New Trial.

Huntsville, April 16-(SpeciaL) Rollins, a white man from Marshall coun- ty, under sentence of five years in the penitentiary for murder, has been taken back to Guntersville after having spent several months in the Madison county jail. Rollins took an appeal to the su- preme court and his case was reversed and remanded. He goes back to Gum tersville to make bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
CHILD BURNED BY
 CAUSTIC POTASH

Alexander City, April 16.-(Special.) )-The child of M. Wilson of this city was burned, it is feared fatally, by acci- dentally getting hold of a spoon in which caustic potash had been used Its mouth and throat are terribly burned and the physician does not hold out hope of its recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
No Rest Day or Night

T would lay awake for hours without any apparent cause, or dream terrible dreams which would bring on extreme spells of nervousness. After taking Dr. Miles Nervine and Tonic for awhile 1 could sleep well, and the nervous spells have left me-" MISS ALMA HUG,
 R. R, No. 4, Canal Dover, Ohio.
 Without sleep the nervous system soon becomes a wreck, and the healthful activity of all the organs obstructed. Restful, bodybuilding sleep accompanies the use of Dr. Miles Nervine because it soothes the irritable nerves, and restores nervous energy. When taken few days according to directions, the most restless sufferer will find sleep natural and healthful. Get bottle from your druggist. Take it all according to directions, and if it does not benefit he will re turn your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
S. J. Anderson Dies.

Uniontown, April 16-(Special.)-S. J. Anderson of this place died at his home at an early hour yesterday morning, aged about 60 years. For the past six years and a half MT. Anderson had been an invalid from stroke of paralysis. He was a member of the White Mercantile company of this city. Deceased is sur vived by his wife and two children. In- torment at { ?. n. today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
Building Is Active.

West Blocton, April 6.-(Special.) .)-Many new houses have been recently erected in West Blocton<and more are continually going up. The contractors are busy all the time. Almost all the buildings are erected as homes, not for rent. Most of them are on Main street, although several are in other parts of town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17
Will Close on Sunday.

Huntsville April 16.-(Special.) 1.-The pro- prietors of all soft drink stands in Hunts vile have entered into an agreement to close their places of business on Sun days regardless of whether they are con- nected with restaurants. and have the privilege of remaining open. Several con- ferences have oeen held during the last day or two and the majority of the pro- prietors reached the conclusion that it will be better for all concerned to close. They say they are trying to run decent places and will continue to strive to that end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-17

Sam Bowlen, the young man who was arrested here for the theft of some dia- monds at Selma, is still in the county jail awaiting the Selma authorities. It has developed that the William Winner the man from whom the jewels were taken is the culprit's brother-in-law. Wilmer was here today and after con- ference with Bowlen departed for Bir- mingham where he will seek to recover the diamonds which were disposed of there. Bowlen insists that he did not know he was stealing the diamonds when he took a pocketbook containing them. He was under the impression that he was taking only few dollars in money but when he discovered the precious stones he was afraid to return them.
 Ferris Thomas, a negro who broke into the store of Lewis & Parr at Colburn and and other valuables was yesterday cap tpred near Keener by two farmers, J. A. Lankford and s. A. Lewis. The negro is now in the county jail.
 On account of next Monday being Memorial Day the courts will suspend, the banks will close and some of the business houses will take holiday. The Confederate Veterans and United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy will carry out a programme at the courthouse and the usual exercises at the cemetery. Prof. W. E. Stripin of the city schools will be the principal speaker at the court house ceremonies.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-19
IT'S A C|NCH

That the japanese on the Plantations
are showing signs of unrest; the feel
ing may spread to the house servants
at any time unless there is something
to show them the folly of strike. The
Hawaii Shinpo is conservative. 1t
proves by conservative statements and
foreeful arguments that the offerings
by employers in Honolulu are not to
be shifted at. It will pay every house
holder who employs Japanese servants
to subscribe for the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-19
PORT OF HONOLULU.

ARRIVED.
Sunday, July IS.
Am. s. S. Pleiades, Armstrong, off
port at 8 p. m.
DUE TODAY.
P. NJ. S. s. Korea, from the Orient,
am.
S. S. Ocean Queen, from Ocean Is
land.
SAIL TOMORROW.
P. M. s. S. Korea, for San Francisco,
a. m. probably.
S. S. Mariana, for Victoria, p. m.
Bktn Irmgard, Christensen, for San
Francisco, p. m.
DUE TOMORROW.
S. S. Mariana, from the Colonies,
a. N.
DUE FRIDAY.
o. S. S. Alameda, Dowdell, from San
Francisco, a. m.
DUE SATURDAY.
S. S. Aorangi, from Victoria.
VESSELS IN PORT.
(Army and Navy.)
Iroquois, U. S. station tug, Moses.
Kukui, U. S. L. H. T.. Jobson.
(Merchant Vessels.)
Alden Besse. Am. blk. Denny, Hilo.
May /.
Alice Cooke, AM sehr., Penhallow, Port
Ludlow, July 8.
Ben Lee, Br. sp., Anderson, Leith, July
7.
Flensburg, Ger. SIS, suhr, Newcastle,
July 10.
Fullerton, Am. bk-, Grant, Gaviota.
July IA.
Irmgard, Am. bktn., San Francisco
June 80.
R. P Rithet, Am. bk., Drew, San Fran.
cisco, July II.
TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Buford, at San Francisco.
Dix, arrived Seattle from Honolulu,
June 4.
Logan, from Manila for Honolulu
July Is.
Thomas, from Hon. for Manila, July Is.
Sheridan, from Honolulu for San Fran.
cisco, July 6.
THE MAILS.
Mails are due from the following
points as follows:
San Francisco-Per Lur1ine, July %.
San Franeisco-Per Alameda, July %.
Vaneouver-Per Aorangi, July "a.
Orlent-Per Korea, July 20.
Colonies-Per Mariana, July 20.
Mails will depart for the following
points as follows:
San Francisco-Per Korea, July 20.
Coionies-Per Aorangi, July "a.
Vaneouyer-Per Mariana, July 20.
orient-Per Mongolia, July %.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-19
Tests of Noiseless Guns.

Interesting tests of the new Maxim
silencer are to be made at the West
Point Military Academy, under the, su-
pervision of the professor of ordnance
and gunnery at that institution. Four
expert marksnnen chosen from the COM
missioned personnel on duty at the
academy have been selected to fire with
rifles fitted with the Maxim silencer.
The firing will be on ranges from 600
to 1000 yards. Officers will be station
ed at different points to observe the
effect as to sound or lack of sound
when the rifles are discharged. After
ward rifles fitted with the sileneef viii
| be issued to the cadets, in order to
fa&niliarize them with the device, the
military value of which is still to be
determined.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-19
FOR RENT.
Real fe.

FOR RENT-Palolo Heights homs:
small farms
FOR SALE-House and lot, Anapuni
st. and Palolo Heights, etc.
w. L. HOWARD, Financial Agent
202 McCandless Bldg. Tel. ISL.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-19
THE PACIFIC
80
commercial Advertiser

Entered at the Postoffiee at Honolulu,
I. H., as second class matter.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES;
One year. $1,000
Advertising Rates on Application.
Published every morning except Sun
day by the
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE CO. LTD.
Won Holt Block, No 65 South King ST.
c. s. CRANE MANAGER
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-19
8 g e g g s 8 g g 8 q = 8 D
MARINE REPORT.

- ~ &% y - y y = IN
(From San Francisco Merchants Elk
change.)
Sunday, July IS.
San Francisco-Sailed, S. S. Texan
for Honolulu, July Is.