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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
MANY TRIBUTES
 ARE PAID TO LEE
NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS IN CITY YESTERDAY HELD MEMO RIAL EXERCISES IN HONOR OF THE GREAT cHlEFTAlN.

The one hundred and second anniver- sary of the birth of Robert E. Lee was appropriately observed yesterday in Bir- mingham. The banks were closed dur ing the entire day, which is a legal holi- day in Alabama; the various chapters of the Daughters of the Confectionery held exercises and q few minutes were devoted to exercises in honor of the Confederate hero in all of the city schools yesterday moraing. There was no one large gath ering but the day was observed in va rious ways throughout the city.
 Yesterday morning at 1O:3o o'clock ex- ercises were held at the Birmingham High school jointly celebrating the birthdays of Lee and Edgar Allan Poe. The eX- ercises were both interesting and appro- priate Gen. R. D. Johnston, who served during the Civil War on the staff of General Lee, and who was closely asso- ciated with him throughout the war; de- livered an interesting address to the pu- pills on the life of General Lee.
 The exercises were. opened by the song, America" by the school Melville Davis presided. "The Life of Lee was given by Louis SchillingeT. This was followed by a recitation, Lee to the Rear,' by Lloyd Bowden. A series of "reminiscences of Lee were rendered by members of the school Duty was given by Miss Winnie Savage, kindness by Shuford Smyer, love of children by Miss Rachel Damsky. and self-denial by Edward Simpson. Music In the Camp was given by Ben Gross. Miss Sarah Sharp rendered a piano solo. This concluded the part of the exercises on Lee with the exception of General Johnstons talk, which was the last num- Der on the programme.
 Observing the birthday of Edgar Allan Poe Miss Mary Tardy gave a reminis- cence on the Affections of Poe," An mabel Lee" was recited by Miss Minnie Cook and ''The Haunted Palace" was recited by Miss Elsie Fies Miss Rose Fabian rendered a violin solo, after which General Johnston spoke.
 At o'clock yesterday afternoon the ladies of Pelnam chapter, United Daugh- ters of the Confectionery, held exercises at Cable hall. The veterans of Camp liar dee were present and took part in the ex- ercises. There was no formal programme but pr. W. E. Evans of the Church of the Advent and Dr. John w. stagg of the First Presbyterian church delivered ad- dresses. Both addresses were interesting to the extreme and gave a splendid in- sight to the life of General Lee.
 Alexander H, Stephens chapter of East Lake also celebrated the holiday yester- day afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Lavender The members of Camp Mckinley, United Confederate veterans, were in attendance.
 Appropriate exercises were also held at Birmingham college by the Robert F. Lee Literary society yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
.BESSEMER COUNCIL
 HOLDS SESSION Considerable Lobbying Done Against Paving ordinance PLAN FOR Y. M. C. A. HOME MT. John cardwel and Miss Maybele Smith Marred-Personal and
 General News of
 Bessemer.
PLAN FOR Y. M. C. A. HOME
By J. B. HOUSTON.

Dessemer, January Especial At the city council meeting tonight communica- tion was read from Mayor Rush vetoing q resolution passed at the last meeting to permit Dr. J. H. Downing to erect d corrugated iron building within the fire limits. Alderman Ross moved that the resolution pass over the mayors veto; ayes, Aldermen Benton, Edmlndson Rut- ledge, Ross, Durick; nays, Batson, Huey and Copeland; failed for want of two- thirds majority. Alderman Benton moved that Dr. Downing be permitted to erect a building with the written contract 1nat the building be removed upon request of council, which was carried.
 The report of the city treasurer was read ana received as information.
 The paving ordinance was reported from the street and lights committee favora bly, with the exception of Second avenue. A petition was read from number Of res idents and nonresident owners against the ordinance. including T. \. Mcdonald, N H. Sewall, Mrs. Wallace Ward and Y. T. Huey. The motion to place the ordinance on second reading was lost.
 The anti-storage ordinance was report ed favorably from the committee, bus as there is a similar ordinance d motioa to table was passed by a vote of to ;, Batson and Copeland voting no. A mo- ton was made to lay the ordinance on the table pending a decision of the su preme court. Alderman Balson vigorously argued in favor of passage of the ordi- nance as did President Lewis, who asked the clerk to read the ordinance to show that the one now before council was not the same as one passed year ago. Chief of Police Wallace stated that the law was violated and that nearly every sott drink stand in the city was selling liquor, b { that the police had no authority tO search now, but if this ordinance passes the police will be able to Ind violators. City Attorney Perry stated that he be- lieved the former ordinance is unconstitu- tionai but the one now before the board was not unconstitutional Alderman Ross argued in favor of laying the ordinance on the table.
 An ordinance to grade and ehert Dart mouth avenue, from Fourteenth to Nine teenth streets, and from Twenty-first tJ Twenty-eighth streets, was reported. favorably and the ordinance was passed as read unanimously.
 The miscellaneous committee recom- mende dthat license of the Atlantic and Paclnc Tea company remain as fixed, adopted. The same committee reported favorably on granting Mrs. A. c. Ward three months free license for moving pie ture show.
 The miscellaneous committee recom- nended that license of the Atlantic and as fixed, which was adopted. The same committee recommended that license on insurance companies be fixed at s25 in stead of $40, as recommended at the first of the year, which was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
MERCHANTS PLAN
 NEW LIGHT PLANT

Plans are now on foot among the mer- chants of Birmingham looking toward the construction of a new electric plant With in the near future The leading mer- chants of the city are interested in the in- terprise, and while it is understood that the financial end of the project is set tied. those interested declined to give out any definite information relative to the new enterprise last night
 It is understood, however, that if plans carry the new plant will be in operation by June 1, one year hence. The company is being formed among the leading mer- chants, but 1t is understood that both foreign and local capital is interested
 It is stated that great many of the local merchants have already signed con- tracts with the new company.
 A prominent merchant interested in the new project stated last night that the full details of the matter would be made publi, about the latter part of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20

Montgomery. Januery 19.-tspeeial)-In holding the statewide prohibition law to be good as he did on Saturday, Judge A. D. Sayre of the c'ty court took the position that the supreme court had meant in it's decision in the Skeggs case to de- clare the act valid. even though it may not have had the points presented in the litigation at the bar before it.
 The case of Skeggs necessarily raised the question: "Is the act unconstitutional for any reason whatever?n That was pure question:" said the judge, "of law, in deciding which I cannot conceive that the court permitted itself to be confined and limited by the suggestions of eoun- gel in argument, nor does the fact that the supreme court in writing it's opinion made no reference to those con- ditions which are said to be urged now for the first time authorize this court to assume that they were not weighed
 The contention that the amendments to the bill are not set out in full in the journal as they should be under section 64 of the constitution is met by the asser- tion that they are. After saying that to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
FIRE CAUSES DAMAGE.
Loss to Globe casket Works Is Over
 $1oo,0o0.

London, Ont, January 19.-Fire broke out this CTuesday) morning at 12:S0 o'clock in the Globe casket works. At 1 o'clock the entire building was ablaze. high wind threatens to spread the flames and the flremen were exerting their efforts to save adjoining property.
 The loss on the Globe casket works will exceed s1OO0O0.
 Several residences near the casket fac tory were destroyed and at o'clock the flames were not under control. Two fire men were injured by falling walls.
 The loss at 2:15 a. m. was estimated at $225,0
 The Globe Casket companys factory was located at the corner of Adelaide and Dundas streets. Adjoining 1t on the west and south were many small houses oc- cupied by workmen. They were built close together and offered easy prey to the flames.
 At this hour the fire is still spreading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
CONS1ITUTIONALlIY OF
 LAW ALREADY DECLARED

meet the interpretation of the petitioners it would be necessary to load the pages with much dead matter, the judge goes on: So l conclude that when the makers of the constitution said amendment they did not intend the thing amended, but the amendment only"
 On the contention that the general act does not repeal local acts governing the sale of liquors, the court rules that the contrary has been decided by the Ala bama supreme court in the Skeggs case. It was the intention of the legislature, plainly set out to provide for a statewide prohibition bill, thus eliminating the local acts and any other acts that would have tendency to bring anything else than this about
 The case before Judge A. D. Sayre is one of three the other two being brought in Selma and Mobile. In each instance the application for mandamus to com pei the probate judge to issne license to sell liquors has been denied. In this county the application was made in the name of w. '. Johnson. The ruling of the judge will be appealed from, though the Selma case will be the basis for the fight in the supreme court as it comes to the supreme court next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
At the Majestic.

The startling exhibition of the Great Electro at the Majestic this week is worthy of comment. This man does some things with the deadly electric current that no one would believe possible. Other noteworthy features on this excellent bill are the Rennee family in their beautiful singing spectacles, the Byrne-Golson play CTS in Uncle Seth's Yisit,' Flemen and Roth, singing and talking; Thomas J. Dempsey, comedian, and motion pictures There will be a matinee at 2:3o every afternoon, especially for the ladies and children, and at S:S0 every night the usual evening performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
Test Vote Against Prohibition.

Austin, January 19.-The second test vote in regard to the submission to the people of a constitutional amendment providing for statewide prohibition in the house of the Texas legislature to- day showed those who favored prohibit tion to be still three votes short of the number required to carry the measure. The question was the dispensing with of the third reading and the submis- sion of the bill to a vote While the prohibition faction defeated the effor' of the anti-prohibitionists to h. hs bill put on it's final passage by a aet8 of S6 to 38, it will require 89 vo as two-thirds of the membership oi the house, to secure its enactmen. The vote today followed debates al tlues very bitter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
At the Bilou,

The production of "The Devil" at the Bjou this week is the same in every de- tail as that presented at the Garden the atre, and it is presented by permission of Henry w. Savage, who controls the American rights to the play. It is no secret that several unauthorized versions are being produced here and there throughout the country, but they have no resemblance to the original play, which is fully protected by copyright. The com pany is equal in every way to that seen in the original production. There will be a performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
chanIer Opposes Root.

Albany, N. r., January 19.-The dem ocratic caucus nominated former Lieut.. Gov. Lewis S. Chanler of Duchess, who was the democratic candidate for gov ernor at the November election. MT. Roots nomination is equivalent to an election as the legislature Is over whelmingly republican. Tomorrow at noon the senate and assembly will meet and formally receive the nomination of the candidates named at tonights eau cuses and on Wednesday at noon both houses will meet jointly and declare Sec retary Root elected for a term of six yeara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
GENERAL MILES
 ALSO STRENUOUS

New York, January 1s-Gen. Nelson A. Miles arrived today from Europe, where he has been engaged in auto mobile touring.
 In speaking of the recent 98-mile horseback ride of President Roosevelt, the general said 1t did not seem so long ago when he himself made a s0-mile trip on horseback in nine hours, re- viewing troops at the end of the jour ney.
 Aren't you afraid that some stren- uous person may get after you in TO- gard to those fgures?' he was asked by reporter.
 well, if I'm pushed hard enough I may go so far as to make the journey again." said General Miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
At the Gayety.

I Just Can't Make My Eyes Behave" This is the title of the reigning song never seen Mollie Williams sing this song and it is one of those songs that must be literally seen as well as heard, you have missed a treat that you can only make up for by going to the Gayety this week. Friday night the amateurs will perform and a three-round bout between Luster and Kid Aston will be put on Saturday night Young Turk will wrestle Jones and Luster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20

50 members will attend. The entertain ment committee of the Commercial club will show the visitors attention and will carry them around the horn. Col. T. G. Bush of Birmingham will mafe an address before the body.
 Vice President l.. Sevier of the Sea- board and Superintendent H. M Waite left yesterday on a tour of inspection which will extend as far as Atlanta.
 Superintendent Waite of the Seaboard has announced that there will be no fori, al opening of the Terminal sta ton. As soon as one room is fin ished it will be occupied The build ing will be gradually put to use and according to the present plan there will be no formal presentation of the new structure to the people for their use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS

Annie Russell In "The Stronger Sex"
 Miss Annie Russell will appear here at the Jefferson theatre on next Tuesday night and will present with a strong com pany, under the management of Wagen- hals & Kemper Co.,, her latest success, The Stronger Sex" by John Valentine. The basis of this brilliant play is the much discussed international marriage, in which the incentive for the bridegroom is the wealth of the bride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Trip to Washinqton.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The invitation extended to Judge N. B. Feagin by his excellency, the President, Is of much moment to the city of Bir- mingham, and also throughout the state of Alabama; it manifests a deep interest in the youth of the country, and his participation in the convention to be held at the White House on January 25 will no doubt rebound to the advantage of every one. For one I do hope he may go to Washington. J. LAWLER DARBY.
 Birmingham, January 19, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
Mrs. Pat Campbell In Vaudeville.

London, January 19.-Mrs. Patrick Camp tonight in a dismal but effective drama, entitled "Olive Latimer's Husband" by Rudolph Besier. The moral of the piece Is protest against parents forcing their children into loveless marriages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
As directed by the Freight

As directed by the Freight Claim Agent, I will sell at pub lie auction at depot of South ern Railway Co.,, in Birming- ham, Ala, at ii o'clock on Wednesday, January 29, 1909, carload of hay consigned to U. s. c. I. & P. Co.,. T. L. Hill Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
ElIhu Root Chosen.

Albany, N. r.. January 1s.-Elihu Root. Secretary of State in President Roose- velts cabinet. was the unanimous choice of the republican executive caucus which met tonight to name Q candidate to suc- ceed Senator Thomas c. Platt, whose term of office will expire on March {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
Mrs. Wiqqs of the cabbaqe Patch"

Among book plays Mrs. .sgs of the Cabbage Patch,' which comes 10 the Bijou next week. seems to have the most superabundant vitality. From the first the dramatization of Mrs. Rice's two popular stories, Mrs. Wiggs' and "Lovey Mary" met with degree of public favor more enthusiastic if anything than that awarded those best selling novels of low life in mean streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
weIIman Prepares for Polar Trip.

Trondhjen, Norway, January 19.-Consul Aagaard at Thomsoe has received tele- gram from Walter Welman requesting him to procure. if possible. ship to carry his balloon expedition to Danes Gate this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS. PIZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to fl days or money refunded soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
Trail Women
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The woman who is by nature not robust cannot be too careful of her health. The foundation of all health Is In the stomach. Without good di- gestion the body Is not nourished and then soon becomes feeble and weak, In order to have good digestion reg ular bowel movement is absolutely necessary and 1t is at this point that so many women neglect themselves.
 In any of these conditions you can not do better than to take Dr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin, the remedy that thousands of delicate women are us- ing. It Is the great family laxative, and in addition to It's wonderful power to cure chronic constipation and chronic indigestion it contains tonic proper ties that strengthen the stomach mus cles so that In time they will work naturally again without the aid of med icine.
 Any druggist will sell you bottle for the small sum of 50 cents, though persons who have used the remedy before and know what 1t Is buy the s1 size Mrs. Amanda Grammar, of AL varado, Va, who is 68 and feeble, uses 1t regularly and speaks in the high est praise of it. Esther Pine, of Ma rion, Ind, Is also an enthusiast of this wonderful remedy and she wished world about it. Both these ladies. as well as hundreds of others, we could name first became acquainted with pr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin through a free test bottle direct to the home.
 He will send you or any other suf- ferer sample bottle free of charge on receipt of your name and address. It is wonderfully effective in the stom- ach troubles of children and babies, girls entering the period of menstru alton and old folks, all of whom need a ge~ laxative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
Personal and General.

Beautiful plans have been made by w. k. Renns for the new Y. M. C. A. build- ing to be erected in Bessemer in 1909. The building is one of the handsomest ever planned for Bessemer and when finished it will be all that the members can wish as a place of enjoyment and pleasure. It will have a swimming pool. library, baths, basket and bandball rooms and every thting for the comfort and pleasure or the members. The building is to cost when complete $20,o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20

If there is anything about your ailment that you don't
 understand, or if you want my medical advice, write to the doctor, and he will answer you fully. There Is no charge for this service. The address is Dr.. w. B. Caldwell, 501 Caldwell building, Monticello. III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20

Charlie Williams, who went up from Bessemer on the charge of highway rob bery, was convicted Monday on the charge of holding up and robbing four negro women in October and was given 10 years in the penitentiary. He secured $4 by the robbery.
 It is announced that arrangements have been made by which Bessemer is to have A station for wireless telegraphy, the sta- ton coming with others for Alabama.
 The Jewish ladies will give special attraction at the Imperial theatre Thurs day afternoon and evening for the benefit of the Temple Emanuel.
 Mir John Sardwell and Miss Maybelle Smith were united in marriage at the home of the brides parents on Eighth avenue Monday evening at o'clock, the Rev l. F. Swallow performing the cere- mony. MT. and Mrs. CardweIl will reside in Bessemer.
 The little son of MT. and Mrs. Charles M. Ray Is quite i'll at their home at Woodward.
 The Wednesday Music club will meet on Wednesday afternon with Miss Dora Win ters.
 A number of Birmingham citizens were in Ressemer this evening attending the meeting of the city council Several ladies were among the number and the party was actively engaged in calling up the aldermen in opposition to the paving ordi- nance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-20
LEES BIRTHDAY IS SCOMMEMORATED Most Towns of the State Have
 Ceremonies
DAUGHTERS IN CHARGE
Crosses of Honor Are Bestowed on Confederate Veterans-Appropri- ate Exercises Given Before
 Large Audiences.

The people of Alabama paid tender tribute to the memory of Robert E. Lee yesterday. In almost every town and hamlet where there exists a chap ter of United Daughters of the Con federacy appropriate public exercises were given.
 The love that every southerner. man and woman has for the dead leader of the southern armies was voiced in el- oquent addresses by prominent speak CTS and in song and story.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-09-30
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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-09-30
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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-09-30
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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-09-30
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