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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
, the Editor of The Age-Herald: ::

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 "Oh. consistency, thou art a jewell Experience does take dreadfuIly high school wages, but he teaches like no other"
 In The Herald of today the gov ernor gives reasons for late primary, in order that the citizenship" may have time to weigh and discuss the issues of the day.
 Experience has taught the governor that he should not have been so precipi- tate in ordering the election on the late lamented constitutional amendment But since he has precipitated the issue, and 1t has been fully and satisfactorily discussed and settled, we see no reason to delay an election, which can only re- suit in worrying the citizenship and disturbing all business conditions in our state.
 Let us have an early primary. and whether 1t be late or carly. we shall learn that the dear farmer" who has been made the mart for selfish politicians, no longer wears a collar. and will do as he did on the 29th ultimo, enter his protest against placing sumtuary and police laws in our state constitution. Yours truly,
 F. w. BOOKER Birmingham, December 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Baldwin Loses Wrist Bv An Accidental Shot
SiIber SeYbice GiH .0f
 Policemen To Heiy Chief

May the New Year bring you added health and prosperity and this Christ mas prove one of the happiest of your life"
 Chief Bodeker. in accepting the gift. responded with much feeling. He stated his appreciation of the present and said he would keep 1t and treasure 1t as long as he lived. He expressed his love and respect for every member of the department and said he hoped that next year at Christmas he would be able to look around the assembly room and see the same faces present yesterday afternoon.
 The chief then spoke personally of the policemen. Not night passes that I do not think of the men on duty and of the hardships they must endure and the danger to which they are exposed" Continuing he said: "An officer will be 'cussed' if he doesn't do his duty and very frequently he Is 'cussed' if he does 1t. but as long as you are right I will stick to you as will the police commission"
 In conclusion Chief Bodeker re- peated his thanks for the silver ser vice and assured his men that he was always working for their interest and that it was his greatest desire that on leaving office he might feel that he had accomplished great good for his men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
FIRE CHIEFS ARE
 GIVEN PRESENTS

Chief A. " Bennett and Assistant Chief W. P. Walton of the fire department. were not forgotten by their men yester- day. The members of the local fire de- pertinent presented to Chief Bennett as a Christmas present a handsome gold badge and Assistant Chief Walton was given a gold watch. chain and charm.
 The badge presented to Chief Bennett is perhaps one of the handsomest ever given a local city official. It is solid gold and of rather an oblong shape with an eagle at the top. It is studded with three diamonds and the eagles eyes are rubies.
 The watch presented Chief Walton Is a gold one, as are the chain and charm. Both the watch and charm are engraved with g Masonic emblem.
 Chief Bennett's gift was presented to him at his office at the city hall. Chief the men. Shortly afterward Chief Ben nett went to the station of No. 3 engine company at Five Points and presented Chief Walton with the watch bought for him by the fire laddies.
 Both gifts are very handsome and each fin accepting the gifts. Both the badge and watch were worked up by the Her zog-Thompson Jewelry company. to which the flremen extend their thanks for consideration displayed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
NOT SUMTER LEA
 WHO WAS WOUNDED Young Brother, 1. 3. Lea, Was
 Seriously Cut STATEMENT IS MADE
Claimed That Negro Campbell Started Affray and that Lea Drew His Knife In Seif-Defense--con-
 dtlon Good.

Instead Of Sumter Lea, Jr., who was reported erroneously yesterday morning as having figured in & cutting affray in the basement of the Empire building Friday night. 1t was developed yesterday that 1t was L. D. Lea, a young brother.
 The error grew out of the confusion of trouble. and on account of the fact that the condition of the wounded man was such that an interview with him could not be obtained.
 An effort was made last night to secure a statement from the younger MT .-ea relative to the fight with the negro jan itor, Walter Campbell. but the young mans condition would not permit an in tervfew with him. MT. Lea was seriously cut about the head and on the left knee. The wounds are not considered exception ally serious, but the young man will prob ably have a stiff knee during the remain der of his life.
 Sumter Lea, Jr., a brother of the in- Jured man, made a statement in behalf of his brother. He says that the younger MT. Lea works in his office in the Em- pire bu44uing.
 ''The boy, who is but 22 years of age, went into the basement" said Mr. Lea, 'and the negro was down there mopping the floor. The negro threw the mop all over my brothers feet and when the boy remonstrated with him the act was repeated.
 Before my brother had made one move the negro whipped out knife and slashed him badly across the face. neck and hands. It was then that brother drew his knife and defended himself. The negro threw him down once, cut his throat and tried to murder him. and the boy acted purely and simply in self-defense."
 It was reported at St. vincent's hospital last night that young Lea's condition was all that could be expected under the cir cumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES
Leon Cole Will Sing Foersters "The
 Messiah

At the First Presbyterian church this morning there will be special Christ mas music, MT Leon Cole singing for the offertory ''The Messiah" by Foerster. A Christmas song service has been prepared by the quartet for this evening, beginning at 7:45, at which time the following pro- gramme will be rendered.:
 Organ prelude, Miss North.
 Gloria Patri.
 Christians, Awake!' (Maunder), quar- tet-
 Hymn. 'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" Solo, "Cantique de Noel" (Adam), MT. McGill.
 "The Birthday of King (Neidlinger), quartet, solos by Mrs. Going and Mir. Muchmore.
 Solo, ''I know That My Redeemer Liveth' (Messiah), Mrs. Cole.
 Hymn, "Bethlehem.'
 "Sing, O, Heavens (Tours), quartet. Address.
 "A Cradle Song of the Blessed vir- gin CBarnby), quartet.
 Hymn, "Once in Royal David's City" Organ postlude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
AS PRIVATE SOLDIER.
Czar of Russia Gets Taste of Milf
 tary Life.

St. Petersburg, December 25.-(Special.) ) For two hours the Czar masqueraded as a private soldier in the neighborhood of his winter residence at Livadia. It was not a mere frolic. but serious business, as his majesty wished to personally test the new field equipment for the infantry.
 He ordered a complete outfit, as worn by an enlisted man of the Sixteenth rife regiment Having put on the uni- form and accoutreme nts. he loaded the pouches with 120 rounds of ammunition and took a service rifle. Thus equipped, he walked for two hours in the neighbor- hood of the castle. An officcS whom he met. his majesty saluted respectfully. as would 'common soldier.'' to the as- tonshment of his superior officer"
 Afterwards the Czar put on the uni form of non-commissioned officer of the Guard rife regiment to see how it differed from the uniform worn In the line. Both these uniforms. hallowed by having adorned the sacred person of the Little Father, are now preserved in glass cases by the respective regiments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Suspected Burglars and Find- ing House Ilame He
 Drops Rifle CAPTAIN LANE FOUND INJURED MAN ON PORC H Fire Was Distinguished Without Seri- ous Damage Having Been Done. Thought to Have Been Work
 of lncendiary.

G. B. Baldwin. young man about 9 years of age. was accidentally shot and seriously wounded last night about 10 o'clock at his home, 141s North Nine- teenth street. As the result of the acci- dent the young man will lose his left hand. Otherwise the wound is not con- sidered dangerous one.
 Baldwin told pr. Wilson at the Cope iand-Solomon infirmary last night that he heard noise in the rear of his resi- dence and went to investigate It. He said that when he entered a back room he found 1t full of smoke, and upon going in he stumbled over chair, dropping tho rifle which he had with him.
 When the gun fell to the floor, 1t seems, 1t went off. shooting Baldwin through the left wrist and shattering the joint. The injury necessitated an amputation of the hand
 It is suspected that the fire was started oy an incendiary, as there was no ap- parent cause for 1t. The fire alarm was turned in from neighboring house and when Capt c. M. Lane of engine com pany No. reached the house he found Baldwin lying on the front porch. to which place the man had fled to escape the flames. The fire was extinguished before serious damage was done
 Baldwin's wife, 1t is understood. is in Selma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
JOHNSTON ON CONGRESS

Senator Joseph F. Johnston is of the opinion that the coming session of Con- gress will be one of much talk but little action. "I do not think there will be much done." he said yesterday. '"rhe republicans are so badly divided that they are afraid to trust themselves on anything.
 T do not think there will be any gen. eral legislation unless a big change in conditions develop. The majority has not been able to form its lines, and the in- surgents are growing stronger with every day.
 There will be no report from the com mittee on the subject of financial mat ters, and the banking laws. in my opinion, will hardly be touched in this session.
 Republicans in general are not pleased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
TURNER SHOOTING
 VERY MYSTERIOUS

John Turner, a miner whose home is at Woodstock, lies at the point of death at St. Vincent's hospital. his abdomen pierced by a bullet.
 Turner was shot early yesterday morn ing at Woodstock, and was brought to Birmingham over the Louisville and. Nashville. He was taken from the train In Shaw & Sons ambulance to St. Vim vents hospital. where little hope Is en- tertained for his recovery.
 Turner is accompanied by his brother, who states that the cause and circum- stances of the shooting are unknown. The weapon employed was probably a revolver of large caliber, a large hole having been ploughed through his body. The bullet entered one side of the ab- domen and issued through the other. The intestines are perforated in a num- Der of places and the wound will prob ably prove fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN SERVICE
Special Sextet Will Render Christmas
 Selections.

There will be special Christmas serv- lees at the Second Presbyterian church this morning and this evening. The musical programme for this morn ing follows:
 Organ prelude, Miss McNefll Doxology-Congregatio standing. Invocation-And Lords Prayer. Sextet, Mrs. Felheiner. Mrs. Posner, T. M Stapleton, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs Shan non, H. J. Posner.
 Hymn No. 19S Joy to the World" Psalter-Selection No. 50. Prayer.
 Hymn No. POI. 70, Little Town of Beth lehem.
 Offertory, Te Deum.
 Short prayer.
 sermon. 'Room for the King" Rev. U. D. Mooney
 Prayer.
 Bass solo, MT. Posner. Hymn No. 1s7. While Shepherds Watched"
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

with the administration. The insurgents will hardly get Joe Cannon's head. but they will put up a fight all along the line. and will be aided by the democrats. I hardly think there will be any Fitzgerald incidents next year, as the democratic senators and representatives seem united
 Senator Johnston was of the opinoif that the appropriation bill will be cut to the limit and little appropriation will be made for anything except the most im- portant items in the bill. He called at- tentlon to the sum of $5oO0 appropriated to clear the shoals out of the Tennessee river below Florence and Sheffield, and stated his interest in the establishment of fisheries in Alabama.
 The senator will leave in time to reach Washington at the opening of Congress on January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
TOY PISTOL IS
 CAUSE OF INJURY

The toy pistol that was not loaded is responsible for Birmingham's only re- ported pistol accident this Christmas. While 1t Is not serious, the danger Is being pointed out with the hope that no such accident will occur again.
 John Roberts, 6 years old. son of Charles Roberts, was playing with a neighbours son when the latter fired his pistol, with what he thought was a blank cartridge. As result young Charles is suffering from flesh wound in his ankle, where the bullet, or some part of the cartridge tore its way. The injury. however. was not serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Postoffice Hours.

J. R. Garter, postmaster. makes the following announcement:
 On account of the heavy receipt of or dinary and registered mail the main of flee and all stations will open their de- livery windows ct 10 o'clock this morn ing and will close them at 12 o'clock
 Ordinary mail will be delivered and received as usual Registered mall ad- dressed to residences will be delivered on carr1ers cards and patrons of the of foe are urged to call for it.
 Observe registered mail only will be delivered.
 Opening hovr. 10 o'clock; closing. [ o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Democratic Leader Dead.

Louisville. December 25.--John R. Col Her. chairman of the democratic city and county committed. a brother-in-law of Marmaduke Morton, managing editor of the Nashville Banner. died of Bright disease today at his home here. after a long illness. He was formerly editor of the Franklin (Ky.) Favorite. and his body will be taken to Franklin tomorrow for burial Mayor Head. in whose election Dr. Collier was instrumental, and Col. w. B. Haldeman, editor of the Louisville Times. vtl accompany the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Y.M.C.A. BANQUET
 TO BE BIG AFFAIR

The fall membership banquet of the Young Mems Christian association will be made holiday affair. On Thursday night of this week the victorious teams and the new members secured in the last campaign will enjoy the banquet.
 These membership reunions have be- come quite popular. After the eating and the music, pr. F. N. Seerley, dean of the factulty at Springfield Training school, will make a pratical talk, speaking of the relation of the mind and the body. The banquet win be big thing and will presage greater things for the as sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
GLEE CLUB COMING.
University Organization VIII Spend
 Tuesday and Wednesday Here.

The University of Alabama Glee club, one of the best in the south, will be in Birmingham Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, and will participate in the social events of the holiday season.
 The club will attend In a body the Cornell Glee club performance Wednes- day night.
 The Alabama Glee club will give en- tertainments during the holidays in Gadsden. Huntsville. Sheffield. Florence and Jasper before the opening of the January session of the university.
 The club may appear in Birmingham in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
woULD-BE ESCAPE SHOT.
Tom Fisher Desperately Wounded at
 Belle Sumter.

Tom Fisher, a negro, was shot in the breast yesterday morning about o'clock at Belle Sumter, while attempting to escape from custody. Fisher was indicted on the charge of murder at a preliminary hearing by the grand jury. Particulars of the shooting are meagre. but 1t Is known that the negro made break for liberty and was shot by a deputy sheriff. He was brought to Birmingham and placed in the Hillmar hospital He will probably die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
EIks Tree Ready.

The annual Christmas tree which the Elks of Birmingham present to the chill dren of the city will be ready for in spection and for the delivery of It's pres ents this afternoon at } o'clock at the Elks' home.
 Much work has been done by the Iclks this year and the tee will no doubt give joy to hundreds of little children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Stag Christmas Banquet.

At a stag banquet given last night in honor of George w. Glover. who Is in the city after one term at Auburn, tho following were present:
 MT. Clifton A. Prgh. MT. George s. Scott. MT. Harry W. Scott, Mir. Stenson Clapp. MT. Foy M. Thompson. MT. Rus sell F. Truslow, Mir. Forney w. Bran don, Mir. Charles Russell, Mir. George c. Davis, MT. Burne R. Vest, MT. George W. Clover, MT. Charles T. Hardmon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

the amendment to cause the people to forget the Hate unpleasantness' and to prevent them from connecting the race for governor with The amendment campaign. But in case the line Is drawn in spite of what might be done to pre- vent that very thing politicians believe that there will be but one candidate in the final running from the ranks of the amenders.
 1910 Political Year.
 The year about to be born. it mat ters not how all these problems are worked out. Is destined to be a political year from its inception until the date of the primary-and probably for several months thereafter.
 Things political will furnish the head lines for the newspapers Political am- bit.on Is causing hundreds of men to sleep little Already thousands of plans are being laid.
 The people will elect a governor from what will probably be large number of aspirants. They will elect lieu tenant governor. They will elect men to fill all the other offices in the state capitol. They will elect county ofri- ciais in every county in tine state. Cities, too, will not escape and many mayors and many aldermen and many clerks and treasurers and collectors will be nominated and chosen In 1910.
 And on the men to preside on the bench of the supreme court the people win ex- press thsmgslves and senators and con- gressmen will bs chosen.
 From the Tennessee lins to the gulf the state will bs in political agitation. For that reason the early primary plan has become popular.
 .'Yf we must have it," comes the plea, let 1t be soon, in order that we may rast''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Ien.Round Bout.

New Orleans. December 25.-Leonard Lauder of California was awarded the de- csion over Henry Piet of France at the end of their scheduled 10-round bout be- fore the Royal Athletic club tonight. The decision was not popular most of the spectators claiming that Piet was entitled to at least a draw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington. December S.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Sunday and Monday; moderate northwest to north winds.
 Mississippi: Fair Sunday; Monday fair; slightly warmer; moderate northwest to north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
CITY ITEMS.

Latndy at Temple Emanuel-Tonight at o'clock A. Latady will speak at Temple Emanuel under the auspices of the B'nai B'rith on the subject, Our Constitutional Rights" The public is cordially invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Lewis c. Montgomery.

Lewis Garland Montgomery. son of Col. and Mrs. John A. Montgomery. died yesterday at o'clock, aged IA. The funeral will be held this tsunday) afternoon at 2:3o o'clock from the fam fly residence. No. 3456 Highland ave- nue. The lnterment will be in Elm wood cemetery
 The following pallbearers have been selected: Judge J. P. Stiles, T. H. John ston. Jerome Tucker. c. D. Ebersole. R. c. HemphilI and J. Rivers Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
PERSONAL

William Cusick and James Carney stu- dents at St. Bernard college, are sp3nd- ing their Christmas vacation at homo.
 Robert Kesnan and Lucien Palmer left y~sterday for B1atweods. of Marengo county, for . deer hunt. They declared that they will return with . big kill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Rev. S. r. slaton Breaches,

The Rev S. T. Slaton. who has sue ceeded the Rev T. K. Roberts as pas- tor of the Fountain Heights Methodist church, will occupy that pulpit this morning and this evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
LYONS LUCK LINK

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Rev. George Eaves Lectures.

At the Pilgrim Congregational church the Rev. George Eaves will deliver a sermon this morning. At 7:3o o'clock to- night the fourth lecture in the ''social crisis, series will be delivered, the topic being ''The Organized Church of Social Reform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Red MilI.n

'"rhe Red MIL" offered as the Christ mas attraction at the Jefferson. was given yesterday afternoon and night before two large holiday audiences. Those attend ing appeared to view the play in a charitable light and left the theatre ap- parently satisfied. Bert o. Swor and for their efforts in the roles of Con Kid der and Kid Conner. They are come- dians of merit, and probably saved the day for an otherwise mediocre perform ance. Some of the musical specialties were good, but the chorus as a whole had poor voices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Green Undertaking Company.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26

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Ladies' of The Congregational
Church Preparing For
The Event.
TWO NIGHTS NEXT WEEK
VIII BE Held On Church Lawn
Plenty OF Attractions
To Attract.

A rich treat is in store for the people
of the silk city for two nights next
week when the Ladies Society OF the
Congregational Church will give their
annual garden party on their church
lawn Friday and Saturday evenings,
August 18th ond 14th. Effort is being
made to keep it up to the high stand
ard of the past two years. Several
booths have been arranged for and ice
cream and cake, candy, popcorn,
watermelon etc. will be served, with
a musical entertainment and general
fun thrown in promisciously.
In the auditorium of the church the
well known Sweet family will give
one Of their popular entertainments,
and for this the ladies have been able
To arrange for the extremely low price
of admission of ten cents.
The ladies are sparing no pains to
make this entertainment success in
every particular and hope TO see large
turn out on both evenings. Mr.. Wild
Howe and his band of martial music
have been engaged 10 furnish music
which together with other special mus
ical features will assist in making the
occasion an interesting one.