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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Historian Defends Himself.

Vienna, December 9-The trial of the libel actions brought by deputies of the Croatian diet and the Hungarian par Iiament against the Austrian historian. pr. Friedjung, occurred here today pr. Friedjung pleaded not guilty and being permitted to address the court in self defense made a speech which occupied half the morning and the entire after noon. He said he was prepared to prove every statement made in the articles which he wrote for the Neue Freie Press, in which he accused the Servian government of endeavoring. through its agents, to incite popular rising in Bos- mia, Croatia and South Hungary, and the plaintiff deputies offering Servians bribes to promote such risings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Chamber .I Commerce
 NiH Habe Busy Day Today

The amount of stock now subscribed is almost a half hundred thousand, and as soon as the people get good un- derstanding of 1t this sum will run quickly to the s2co,O0O mark.
 The Chamber of Commerce will De busy all day. Besides this meeting there will be gathering of the com mittee on the music festival at noon, A meeting of the directors of the cham Der at 3:30 and the big meeting of the chamber at o'clock.
 President Frank Nelson urges the members to attend as this is the most important meeting of the fall The visit of Judge Gary and his entertain ment will also come up and be passed upon, this incident alone being con- sidered the most important in many years Judge Gary is man who ap- nreciates the sentiment of the people and every effort will be made to give him a good impression of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
FLEMING PROMOTED
 TO TRAIN MASTER

The Alabama Great Southern railway has found it necessary to re-establish it's two divisions on the trainmaster service between Meridian and Chattanooga, and H. c. Fleming one of the most popular engineers on the road, has been promoted to the position of trainmaster.
 Since the panic in 1907 the entire line has been under the supervision of Train master H. H. Vance. The business, how cver has grown to such proportions that it was necessary to divide the work. Be- ginning yesterday Mir. Vance will be in charge of division 1 between Birming- ham and Meridian. while MT. Fleming will take division between Birmingham and Chattanooga.
 Mr. Flemings promotion is well de- served and yesterday he was busy re- ceiving congratulations of his fellow-em- ployes and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
SEALS SAYS HE IS
 NOT 4 CANDIDATE
HAS No IDEA OF RUNNING FOR CHIEF OF POLlCE-FRANK NEIL SON IS NOT A CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR.

Police Commissioner Carl H. Seals is not candidate for chief of police and has not even had a thought to this ef- feet according to his statement last night in reference to a slight rumor which has been going the rounds for the last day or two. MT. Seals gave out the following last night:
 'rhe statement published this after noon that I would be a possible candi- date for chief of police Is not in anyway correct and there is absolutely no found- ation for it. Apparently the whole mat ter was coneocted in the fertile brain of some over-zealous news gatherer"
 MT. Seals term as commissioner will not expire for three years yet and the announcement that he was a candidate for the chiefs place caused a broad smile to appear on his face. He has a rather profitable business and the thought that he was after the place was not even considered by those who know him.
 Frank Nelson, 'Jr., is another man who yesterday put a quietus to the discus sion of his name for public office. He has been urged to run for mayor, and it was generally conceded that he would make a fine race. He stated, however yesterday that under no circumstances will he become a candidate. He has been giving much of his time to the public as president of the Chamber of Commerce and intends to attend moro closely to his business at the termina- ton of his present term.
 In connection with these announce ments the gossip regarding the coming city primary is getting rather active. Rumors are placing many men in the field as candidates for the mayoralty. Mayor OBrien. it is generally under stood, will be out for reelection. Oth- CTS being named are Harry Jones, pres ident of the council and Alderman Gregg.
 Former Chief of Police Connie w. Aus tin is being talked as a candidate for chief of police, while there are faint rumors of other men. Whoever runs, however, will have tough time beat ing Chief Bodeker who will be out for reelection, 1t is understood.
 Interest is also being manifested in the chairmanship of the city democratic executive committee. which was made vacant by Walter Metcalf's recent ap- pointment as alderman. Judge H. B. Abernethy is being talked for the place and everything points to him as the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
BOUND OVER
 UNDER $20OO BOND

Bound over to await the action of the grand jury and held in default of 5000 bail' was the result of the preliminary hearing of Nose Johnson, the Powderly negro preacher, arrested last week for in- sulting several ladies in West End, before Justice of the Peace Ellis yesterday
 A large number of witnesses were placed upon the stand by Attorney B. M. Allen in an effort to prove his character. Assistant Solicitor Chapel and Graham Perdue prosecuted the case, and the negro was positively identified by a number of the ladies whom he is charged with in- sulting.
 A good-sized crowd assembled in the courtroom, but there was apparently no dispcsit,on for the crowd to take the negro away from the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
THREE DRAY LOADS
 OF LIQUOR FOUND
DEPUTIES RAID PLACE IN PRATT CITY AND MAKE TWO ARRESTS. BEER AND WHISKY HAULED AWAY BY BARREL.

A large blind tiger operated on the wholesale plan was raided by deputy sheriffs last night at Pratt City. Peter Parolio and Matt Bnlingsley were arrest ed and charged with violation of the pro- hibition law.
 Twenty-eight casks of beer, nine cases of whisky, a half barrel of whisky and four kegs of whisky were coniscated. It required three drays to haul the spells to the county jail. The rail was made by Deputies Chew, Cowan, Childress and Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucian Brown. There was no trouble. It is claimed the men sold their beverages wholesale and kept 1t stored in an old box car Parolio was the proprietor and Billingsley was driver of the establishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
NEGRO IS SAVED
 FROM MOB'S ANGER

Harlem, Ga, December 9.--In order to preevnt an anticipated lynching of ficers late tonight took Julian Lampkin, a negro, charged with the murder of Zack Kendrlck, an aged white man, who was killed near here last night, to Augusta, for safe keeping.
 Kendrick was well known and for a time tonight feeling against the accused ran high and a lynching seemed prob able.
 Kendrick conducted small store near here and was called to the store last night A few minutes later neigh bors attracted by his groans rushed to the scene and found him in dying condition, with his head badly crushed by some blunt instrument. He lived only long enough to name Lampkin as his slayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Will Confer on Standard Oil Case.

New York, December 9.-John G. Milburn, of counsel for the Standard Oil company, will leave here tomorrow for Washington for a conference with Attorney General Wickersham on the company's appeal from the recent de- cision of the United States circuit court at St. Paul. "We have our own ideas about the time we shall want to present our case" said MT. Milburn to- night, land they may agree with those of MT. Wickersham. Just now I can not say definitely that they will, but it is probable that a date early in the year will be decided upon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10

The newest, most modern and up-to- date hobby of the business men of Bir- mingh am will be discussed and actually put into operation this afternoon at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. The people of the city are becoming enthusiastic over the "500 club" idea and ii is expected that large crowd will attend the meeting of the chamber to find out the details of it's organiza- tion and the possibilities of dividends on the investment of money.
 The general committee on the 500 club will meet today at Il o'clock in the directors room of the chamber to hear the report of the special commif- tee on charter and bylaws. This com mittee will then formulate a formal report for the chamber to be heard this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Ludlow Strike VIII End.

Ludlow. December 9.-The state board of arbitration arrived today and. after a conference with the committee of strikers, announced that the latter had accepted the boards plan for the termination of the sfugsle. If the f- icials of the Ludlow iianufacturers association accept, the operatives Will return to work and leave the settle me nt of the questv'n of wages 10 d's- interested committee. The strike here has been marked by much disorder and eviction of the strikers from the company'S houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
PROF. w. N. GUTHRIE
 LECTURES TONIGHT

The lecture tonight by Prof William Norman Guthrie, extension lecturer of the University of the South at Sewanee, will be the fourth of this seasons lyceum course at the High school auditorium. It ss probable that Professor Guthrie will take as his theme. "The Social Func- ton of the Drama"
 Tomorrow morning the visitor will lec- ture before the teachers institute at the High school, his general theme being Faust" Professor Guthrie is director of the department of general literature at the University of the South, and is well known as a lecturer and authority in his special field of work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Banquet to EmpIoyes-A fine ba
Y. M. C. A. CONTEST
 CLOSES TONIGHT

r The membership contest of the Young Mems Christian association closes tonight at o'clock. The wind-up promises to be the most exciting in recent years, with both sides working up to the last minute. Last night there were only few points separating the two teams, the Reds hay ing PAP and the Blues 250 points,
 The publication in the gymnasium proved quite a success. Besides demon strating to large crowd of prospective members the advantages of the associa- ton, the contests aroused great interest among the members of the Monday and Thursday Night club. The Reds won the tug of war and the Blues took honors In q sham battle. The basketball teams came off with te
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Railroad Is Enloined.

Fort Smith, Ark, December a.--The federal court here today granted a temporary injunction on petition of the Kansas City Southern railway re- straining the town of Mena and all citizens, ever those living in the imme- diate vicinity from attempting to pre- vent 'he railroad from removing it's shops from MenaA It was understood that the city i1teneed to take steps to prevent the removal of The railroad shOpS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
BIC CIRCUS ARENA KEPT
 WARM BY LARGE HEA 7ERS

The Rhoda Royal circus embraces all of the most interesting attractions of the big circuses and wild west shows all or which are now in winter quarters. The riding acts are probably the finest ever seen in Birmingham and the aerial per- formances arouse enthusiasm at every performance.
 Performances will be given every after noon and evening this week. It is not unlikely that the Shriners will have an- other parade tomorrow or Saturday, which threatens to eclipse anything of the kind the Shriners have ever under taken in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10

With the installation of the big heaters in the Southside skating rink the two crowds which saw the Rhoda Royal circus performances yesterday were made com- fortable in spite of the severe weather. The childrens matinee yesterday proved a big success as the regular patrons were augmented by the children of the va rious charitable institutions of the dis trict who went as guests of the local Shriners.
 If the weather continues severe today the big heaters will be kept in commits sion and the building will be kept thor oughly comfortable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
charced With Gaming.

Savannah, Ga, December 9.-Charg- ed with keeping and maintaining a gaming establishment Horace K. kel- ly, John A. Goebel, James F. Burns, w. M. Fitzsell, Robert s. Turner and A.. P. Doyle, all of whom were interested in the race meeting at Thulderbolt in December and January last, will be put on trial in Chatham county supe- rior court tomorrow. The arrest of these men put a sudden end to the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Ray Raymond at Bijou.

Ray Raymond is fortunate in having a combination of pleasing features this week at the Bijou in his new play. "Dare Devil Dan" in which there is melodrama, music. a chorus comedy and number of song numbers. There is matinee Saturday and performance every night this week. Next week the attraction will be Lieber & Co.'S big production of ''The Souaw Man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Mediators Ready For Work.

Chicago, December 9.-Commission- CT of Labor Neill and Chairman Knapp of the interstate commerce commis- sion arrived here tonight to act as me- diators between the railroads and the telegraphers, who have asked for in- creased wages from the Illinois Cen tral, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific roads. Conferences, it is ex- pected, will begin tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Painters Elect Officers.

Cincinnati December 9.--George F. Hedrick of Albany, N. Y was elected president of the Internasi sional Brother hood of Painters, Decorators and Pa per Hangers at today's session Of the biennial convention of rhe organiza- tion. MT. Hedrick won over J. c. Bahl- horn of Detroit, the outgoing president. Joseph 0. Skemp will be elected gen eral secretary and treasurer tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Death Toll of the Sea.

St. Johns, N. F., December 9.-Fifteen lives and a half million dollars in prop erty lost on land and sea IS the toll now known to have been taken by the storm which recently swept Newfond- land. All the victims of the storm were natives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Aoed coupIe Kiu rhemseIves,

Tulsa. Okla., December 9.-The dead bodies of Dr. and Mrs. A. c. Smith, an aged couple of considerable wealth. were found by neighbor i'll their home late today. A partially filled bot tie of carbolic acid was at the mans side. They had evidently made a sui eide agreement. The couple came here from Springdale, Ark, but originally lived in Ohio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Marrjaoe Licenses Issu ed .

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office Of the probate court:
 Hubert Harris of Gaston to Miss Texas Looney.
 John westley Brooks of Birmingham te Miss Ella May Davis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
CITY ITEMS.

Police Relief Associntion-The Police Relief association met yesterday after noon at the city police headquarters. The following officers were elected: President, J. H. Burnes; vice president. I. H. Holman; secretary, T. J. Shelly, treasurer, P. J. Newman. The board or trustees Is T. Z Hagood, R. c. Carol and w. P. Henderson.
 Beavers Carnfval-The Birmingham dam of the Independent Order of Beavers will hold it's annual street fair, commencing next Monday and continu- ing for two weeks, on Second avenue and sixteenth street. The net proceeds If the carnival go to the childrens out ing fund Special nights have been ar ranged for the newsboyS, Industrial school and Mercy Home children.
 Banquet to EmpIoyes-A fine ban auet was given last night by R. W. Kirkland, manager of the Imperial Laundry, to about 20 young men em- ployes of the establishment. It was a happy occasion, rendered more so by the short talks of encouragement by several of those present. The gather ing was for the purpose of bringing em- poyer and employe more closely to- s-ether The regret of all present was 1he absence of the president G. r. lIgleston, who is in St. Louis, and R. G. Dawson, secretary and treasurer, who was detained at home on account of sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Leila Garrow Brevard.

The funeral of Miss Lela Garrow Bre- ward. whose death was announced yes terday. will be held at S:30 o'clock Sat- urday morning at the residence. 25OS Sixth avenue. Interment will be at Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Nearo Taken to Augusta.

Augusta, Ga, December 9.-Sherih Perre of Columbia county arrived here tonight with the negro Julian Lampkin, accused of the murder of Zack Ken drtck, a white man of that county He was safely lodged in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
Green Under taking Company.

SHAW, The Undertaken. 210S and 2110 9th avenue. Both phones 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
THE WEATHER.

Washington. December 9.-Forecast for Alabama and Mssissippi: Fair, not so cold Friday. Increasing cloudiness and warmer with east winds Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10

The following is the local report Of the United States weather bureau at Birmingham for 24 hours ending at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10

Mewbourne & Spain, unds'kers, Tel. Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-10
There's No Telling
 How Many People

In rush season like this are the benefcares of he Amer cans efficient and service The whole community feels its influence
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-11-11
Serious Symptoms.

Mrs. Annie Hamilton, Stetsonville,
Wis, developed serious symptoms, as
a result of some form of female trouble
from which she suffered.
A letter, in which she describes these
symptoms and tells how, by the Car
dui System of Home Treatment, she
finally managed to cure herself, may
prove of value to you, if you are suffer-
ing, as she did, from ailments pecu-
liar to women. She says: "When
was suffering from female trouble,
could not sleep, eat, or stand on my
feet without pain. could not work,
and could not stoop on account of pain
IN my side. l took medicine from
three doctors without benefit, and the
last one said was in critical condi-
ton, and going down hill At last l
took Cardui and in two days time l
was a different woman Now l eat
good, work good and feel better than |
ever did in all my life. Cardui is a
good medicine and if all poor sick la
dies knew of it there would be less
suffering" Sold at all reliable drug
stores Try. it.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-11-11
What One Boy Did.

The following clipping is from an
old issue of the Progressive Farmer,
but it is worth re-printlng: Billie
Moore, who is mere scrap of boy
and an orphan at that, has shown what
boy can do when he has pluck and
grit. Last spring he traded game
rooster for an old plug of a mule that
nobody thought would live two weeks,
paying SOC to boot. Billie's friends
were sure that he had gotten the worst
Of the trade. But Billie himself SEEM
cd to know better. He began feeding
up that old plug and rented small
farm. AS result he will make two
bales of cotton, 100 bushels of corn and
/. $50 bundles of fodder. He did all
the blowing with the mule in ques-
ton, and now holds the animal at $25,
and refuses to take less. Charlotte OBJ
server.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-11-11
MUST WAIT 30 DAYS
According to Law Cannot Open
Sooner.

DU QUOIN, H., Nov. S.-There
has been much argument since Tues
days election as to when saloons will
be opened in Du Quoin. The matter is
easily settled by looking up the state
law on the subject which makes 1t
very clear that they cannot open law
fully for 80 days after the election.
Sec. 3 of the Local Option law says;
"a vote under the provisions OF this
act shall become operative on the Both
day after the day of the election at
which such vote is cast
This should make the matter clear
enough, but for fear it would not, the
law also says in Sec. 3, That the ter
ritory cannot be changed from anti
saloon to saloon territory for two
years, which time will not be up here
until 80 days after the election, as To-
cal option did not go into effect two
years ago for 80 days after the election
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-11-11
Christopher. Ills.
Special TO tie Nr7Os.

SbectaI 10 me Ne7US.
: Everything is lovely and the goose
hangs high up here. We have work
every day and night, too.
John Arledge and John Lenard went
up to Sesser Wednesday night.
Harvey Turner spent two or three
days at st. Louis last week and report
ed fine time.
H. G. Erwin and Bob Erwin, of Her
rim, ILL.,, spent Saturday night with
John Arledge and also John Lenard
and Harvey Turner.
We would be pleased to hear from
Dunlap this week as we have some
friends there. We would be glad to
hear from them and can some one tell
us where Tim Thomas isl
Charlie Jones moved to the east side
of town last week. Old Black Joe.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-11-11
Herrin, Ill.

.Sbceiaito The Ne7os.
Will Bowden's family arrived at
Culp Sunday morning and were down
az Herrin visiting Marion Rogers
Monday.
Mrs. Nan Scarborough has been very
i'll with typhoid fever, but is some
better at this writing.
It has been very dry and dusty since
ye writer has been out here, but has
rained at last and mud is knee deep.
Mr.. w. Fl. Watley seems to be very
we'll satisfied and will be as long as
he can make his five and six dollars
per day.
James Thoms and Monroe Smiddie
took their best girls home last night
Arthur Watley has been on the sick
list, but is about able to go to work
again.
Mrs. A. Frizzell is able to walk
around in the house after long spell
Of sickness.
Rambling Joe Gillian seems to be
very we'll satisfied at this place, ana Is
also satisfied with the boarding house.
He is boarding at Joe Murrys.
Ye writer was sorry to hear OF Ed
Lockwood's children getting burned.
John Girdley called on Miss Lula
Watley Sunday and Sunday night
There are several cases of small po1
and scarlet fever and diphtheria il
town.
James Thoms seems to be having
jolly old time running around ovel
town today, he must be looking on
for another girl SO he can have
two.
Would like to see piece from "
O., of Eastland every week.
Wish somebody, of Eastland, would
tell Beulah Frizzell not to get took of
about her organ till she can't answe
her letters.
The Eastland boys say they had rath
or be here than there.
John Girdley says he will like it TO
he is making plenty of money.
Trouble Box.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-11-11
BYE AND BYE.

published by Request.
We are tossed and driven
In the restless sea of time,
Some brief skies and bowling tempest,
Oft succeeds the bright sunshine.
In the land of perfect day
When the mists have rolled away
We will understand it better bye and
bye.
Chorus:
When the morning comes
And all the saints of God are gathered
home,
We will tell the story
How we overcame
For we will understand it better bye
and bye.
We are often destitute
OF the things that life demands,
Want of shelter and of food;
Chilly, hilly and barren lands
We are trusting in the Lord
And according to his Word
We will understand it better bye and
bye.
Chorus.
Trials dark on every hand,
And we cannot understand,
All the way that God will lead us,
To that blessed promised land,
But He guides us with His eye,
And we'll follow till we die,
For we will understand it better, bye
and bye.
Chorus
Temptations hidden snare,
Ger takes us unaware,
And our hearts are made to bleed,
For some thoughtless words or deed,
And we wonder why the test
! When we try to do our best,
But we will understand it better by
and bye Chorus.