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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-27
LARNED WINS MATCH.
Successfully Defended His Title at
Tennis Champion.

Newport, r. l.. Aug. 27.-William
A. Larned. of Summit. N. j.. sue
cessfully defended his title to the
lawn tennis championship of the
United States by defeating William
J. Clothier of Philadelphia. winner of
the all comers singles tournament on
the Casino courts today, three sets to
2 The scores were: 6-1; 60: ST.;
Is: 6-1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-27
Victims of a Rush.

Benson, Ariz., Aug. 27.-In the great
rush to get men and animals for the
construction OF the Southern Pacific
extension from Courtland to Douglas,
four men were drowned in Mexico in
fording the Rosalie river today with a
train of $50 mules. The men were
helping to drive the animals to this
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-27
weather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and Satur-
day; cooler Saturday and in northeast
portion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-27
IS NO DECISION.
Marian BIeakley Kidnapping Case
at Standstill.
Acting Governor Will Announce
Decision in Few Days.
GOV. STUBBS' APPEAL.
Asks Governor Hadley to Honor
the ReQuisitiOn.
Says That KidnaperS Are in No
Danger OF. Mob.
GOV. STUBBS' APPEAL.

Jefferson City, Mo, Aug. 27.-The
hearing of the petition of the governor
of Kansas for the return of Mrs. ]. NJ
Barclay and J NJ. Gentry to Kansas for
trial on the charge of kidnapping Marian
Bleakley, the incubator baby. was held
before Acting Governor Gmelich today
The decision was taken under advise
ment.
Mrs. Barclays attorneys insisted the
requisition should not be honored. be-
cause Mrs. Bleakley was not the child s
mother. Mrs. Barclay had legal right
to the child by decisions of the courts
of Illinois and Kansas and that the feel
ing was strong in Kansas against the
defendants
Attorneys for Mrs. Beakley charged
that assault, kidnapping and burglary
had been committed, and aff1davits were
introduced showing that a fair trial
would be given fE Kansas. The decision
will be announced within few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
CITY COUNCIL IN
 SESSION TONIGHT
REPORT WILL BE MADE ON AWARDING SEWER BOND CON- TRAcTS-WATER COMMITTEE MAY SUBMIT INFORMATION.

The City Council will hold it's regular semi-monthly meeting tonight, and while there is nothing of an unusual natttte coming, several matters of importance will be determined.
 The street committee will recommend awarding the contracts for the sanitary sewerage system for the Southside, a work that will cost the city about $24o, 900. At it's meeting Monday, as is remem- bered the committee awarded these con- tracts subject to the approval of the coun- cil. It is thought that there will be no opposition to the recommendation of the committee.
 Another important matter coming before the board will be the report of the water committee, a meeting of which was held some nights ago. and another meeting of which will be held today. At the last meeting the committee recommended to the council the employment of a skilled engineer to investigate the North Bir- mingham scheme of supplying the city with cheap and abundant water. The ex- pense of employing the engineer will be equally borne by Birmingham and North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
FOR TODAY
 IS FULL OF INTEREST

Rev. Motte Martin, Luebo, Congo Free State.
 The Call of Christ to Men'-Mr. Chas H. Pratt, Athens, Ga, secretary laymen' S missionary movement
 Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1T, 2:S0 o'clock.
 Conference: How to Lead a Church to it's Highest Missionary Efficiency'-(a) The forward movement plan: Q) Entire membership canvass; @ Weekly offer ings; (3) share, missionary or station plan. (b), Purpose, Organization and Work of the Missionary Committee-Mr. David Me- Conaughy, New York City.
 II Conference-Stewardsh F. T. Glasgow, Lexington, Va; MT. John B. Seman, Jr., Washington, D. C.; The Rev. T. M. Hunter, Baton Rouge, La. MT. Robert E. Speer, New York City, secre- tary foreign missions Presbyterian church United States of America.
 Wednesday evening, Feb. r, o'clock
 Missions From the Viewpoint of a Journalist Wm. T. Ellis, Philadel- phia. Pa, editorial staff of Philadelphia American.
 ''Testimony of United States Army Officer ''-Col. F.. w. Halford, Washington, D. C., U. s. Army, retired.
 'The Worlds Debt to the Missionary MT. Robert D. Speer, New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
FIVE CENT FARE
 AGAIN COMES UP

The committee of the Board of Trade in regard to @ 5-cent rate to Ensley held meeting at the Board of Trade rooms at 330 o'clock yesterday after noon and discussed the advisability of again taking up at this time the ques- tion of securing a 5-cent rate between Ensley and Birmingham and Pratt City and. Birmingham.
 It was the opinion of those present that 8 5-cent rate would more than double the street car traffic between Ensley and Birmingham and Pratt City and Birmingham, and would be a source of profit to the street railroad company as well as a benefit to Birmingham. The expression of those present was to the effect that no one thing would tend to help the trade of the retail mer- chants of Birmingham more than the 5-cent rate. The committee concluded to hold another meeting in connection with a similar committee of the Com mercial club, which has had this mat ter up, with the hope of accomplish ing something in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
GETTING TO WORK
 FOR GREATER CITY
CONSENSUS OF OPINION AT MEET ING YESTERDAY WAS THAT MATTERS WERE SHAPING THEM SELVES FOR EXTRA SESSION.

A large and representative meeting of the joint committees of the Board of Trade and Commercial club was held at National bank building yesterday after noon to discuss the ways and means of securing Greater Birmingham before the next federal census.
 The discussion indicated a>determination on the part of everyone present to have Greater Birmingham and the opinion prevailed that events were so shaping themselves in the state that a special session of the legislature would be de- manded.
 It was pointed out that many import ant acts of the last legislature had been declared unconstitutional on account of an unfortunate condition of~the senate records, and that it was matter of general interest to have the legislature meet and correct these errors. It was shown that there would be no disposi- ton on the part of the legislature to enact new legislation, as the policy of the legislature had been carried out dur Ing the regular term of the legislature in the bills which had been enacted: that the only purpose would be to cor rect those bills of general interest to the state which had been declared uncon- stitutional on technicalities.
 The joint committees adjourned sub feet to the call of the chairman when the plans for. securing Greater Birming- ham will be further discussed and definite steps taken to secure that end. It was the sense of the meeting that Greater Birmingham would be an assured fact before the next census. Sub b-committees were appointed to report back to the next meeting of the joint committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
WRONG BREAKFAST. Change Gave Rugged Health.

Many persons think that for strength, they must begin the day with a break fast of meat and other heavy foods. This is a mistake as anyone can easily discover for himself.
 A w. Va. carpenters experience may benefit others. He writes:
 q used to be a very heavy breakfast eater but finally indigestion caused me such distress I became afraid to eat anything.
 My wife suggested trial of Grape Nuts, and as I had to eat something or starve, I concluded to take her advice. She fixed me up a dish and I remarked at the time that the quality was all right. but the quantity was too small-I wanted a saucerful.
 But she said a small amount of Grape- Nuts went a long away and that I mN eat it according to directions. So started in with Grape-Nuts and creanN two soft-boled eggs and some crisp toast\ for breakfast.
 "I cut out meats and a lot of other stuff I had been used to eating all my life and was gratifed to see that I was getting better right along. I concluded I had struck the right thing and stuck to it. I had not only been eating improper food, but too much.
 q was working at the carpenters trade at that time and thought that unless I had a hearty breakfast with plenty of meat would play out before dinner But after few days of my new breakfhst'' I found I could do more work felt bet ter In every way, and now I am not bothered with indigestion.
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to We'll vile" in pSgs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine. true, and full of human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
.SHRINERS ID HAVE BIG TIME TONIGHT 
 Atlanta Temple Coming Across
 Besert 200 Strong PARADE THIS AFTERNOON suppIicants Will Be Carried Across the Hot Sands and Subjected to
 Such Tortures as 1000
 Shriners can-Devise.
PARADE THIS AFTERNOON

This afternoon at 5:30 o'clock a. caravan of some 200 Atlanta shriners, members of Yaarab Temple, will storm Birmingham to attend the Forrest Adair session" of Zamora Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., which, being interpreted, means Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
 The nobles of Yaarab Temple will leave Atlanta this morning at 80 o'clock. and "diked out'' in their dress suits and lit- tie red, tassled "sky pieces" they speed on their way to the Magic City. No mat ter how cold 1t is in this 'desert of Bir- mingham," the nobes will wend their way across the hot sands. The Shriners' pa- rade will begin as soon as the Atlanta del- egation arrives.
 Potentate Forrest Adair of Yaarab Tenn pie has been deputized by Illustrious Po- tentate Alderman of Atlanta to inspect Zamora lodge of Birmingham, and enjoy ing company, he has arranged for a spe- clal train to bring over 200 Atlanta Shrin- CTS.
 The caravan will feed" at the Hillman shortly after oclock and the nobles will then repair to the Shriners' hall shortly after o'clock when the ceremonial will begin. There are number of candidates to be inducted across the hot sands.
 The Birmingham nobles have arranged for most elaborate banquet to follow the lodge work, whose session. as stated, is officially known as the Forrest Adair session." After this spread the Atlanta nobles will be escorted to their waiting special. which will leave Birmingham tomorrow morning at 2 o'clock for the | Georgia desert.
 The coming of the Atlanta delegation is | a much looked forward to affair by the | Birmingham nobes, and 'it looks like a | big night tonight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

The programme of the Presbyterian lay mems conference for today includes great features, such as an address by Louis H. Severance a New York millionaire, an appeal from a famous missionary physi- clan, Dr. J. w Bradley of China dur ing the morning, while this afternoon and tonight speeches will be made by such great workers as Robert E. Speer, F. T. Glasgow, w. T. Ellis and others.
 This ~afternoon at o'clock Governor Glenn will address the ladies of the Pres byterian church on missions at the First Presbyterian church. The service will begin promptly at o'clock. Here is the full programme for today;
 Wednesday morning, Feb. +, 9:30 o'clock.
 ''The Biblical Basis of Missions"-The Rev w. R. Dobyns, D. D., St. Joseph, Mo.
 Mission Lands at First Hand:
 Personal Observations of Business Man in the Orient''--Mr. Louis H. Sever ance, New York city one of the laymen' S centennial commission.
 "rhe Appeal of the East to the Vest Dr. J. w. Bradley, M. D., Suchien, China.
 Dawn in the Dark Continent"-The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17


 Govsrnor Glenn traced the missionary spirit from the two missionaries who set out at Antioch to reVolutionize the world down to this day and said in Gods name Judge ye what you must do if you are Christians like as the Christians of the past.
 "When we have shown that we have the means and the will then We will go and carry the gospel. There is yearn- ing now awakened in the souls of Chris tians put in their hearts by God
 If I could stand wonder in heaven and had to send back the message that was saved but alone, l would lind no Joy there All the wealth of the world could not buy one human life, but how much more is the value of a soul. Every time it's lost hell gaps with laughter, and every time it's won heaven rejoices with | joy and song. What are you doing to save these souls. Today you are only giving a little more than $l.19 each per year. It would only require S4 each to evangelize our share of the world
 Last year we spent $749 000,000 for to- bacco and cigarettes s17S,000,0OO for candies, S700, 100000 for jewelry. $l060O0,0Oo for soft drinks, Ss0000,0O0 for ladies mil l linery, S1 ,549 00O,000 for strong drink. If we would give one cigar, one soft drink for one day it would evangelize the world"
 The speakers closing remarks were de- voted to the story of judgment
 "The sea shall give up it's dead and the earth shall give up it's dead to stand before the throne to testify for them i selves, to say what they have done,' and then he described the pitiful condition i of those on the left, to whom Christ shall | say:
 As ye did mot unto the least of these my children, you did it not unto me-"
 Governor Glenn said that he believed the prophecy of Daniel to be fulfilled in the United States and that thls country | under Gods hand Is to evangelize the world, and in closing he said
 'This my prayer this my hope: may everyone of you rise in your might and stand for God and humanity"
 The prayer by Dr. J. O. Reavis, which followed, was touching appeal for eff ! fort.
 The Rev. MT. Janvier Speaks. | The Rev. c. A. x. Janvier of Phila- delphia next spoke on the "Providential | Preparation For World Conquest" He | told of the ties between the northern | and southern churches and said that missions are like the Brooklyn bridge, making the home.
 In detail he told of transformations in heathen countries until now all are in a receptive mood ready to be convinced. l He took up the religious lethargy, the 1 fatalism which has destroyed the respon- abilities of life, destroyed conscience and caused moral indifference.
 The new India and the great change to inquiry and unrest he attributed to the religion and the efforts of the Christian | churches and their missionaries.
 He said that two great nations, the worlds only Christian evangelization forces, are dominating these countries, God having set aside all other countries 1 which have attempted but failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
METHODIST LAYMEN
 WILL MEET FRIDAY

Following the convention of Presby- terian laymen in secession in Birmingham there will be a convention of Methodist laymen of the North Alabama conference held in the First Methodist church here next Friday, the day after which the Presbyterian convention adjourns.
 The principal feature of this meeting will be the holding of banquet at the Hotel Hillman Friday night at which 300 1aymen will be entertained. Prominent delegates to the Presbyterian convention have been invited to remain over and attend this banquet. The entire day Fri day will be taken up with important business, there being a session in the morning and one in the afternoon.
 John K. Pepper, president of the Meth odist Laymen's association, will be the principal speaker at both the day ses- sions and banquet, He will arrive in Bir- mingham today to attend the Presbyterian convention until its conclusion. pr. w. K. Lambeth of Nashville, missionary sec retary, will also deliver an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Unique Seruice Held On Trair,

  k/ a of from N. a  il a the of Southern Presbyterian mission
  first
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  colec O. or wal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
SINGING IS FEATURE
 OF LAYMEN'S SESSIONS

The singing at the Presbyterian laymen conference is one of the greatest features of the convention To hear 12o0 men unit ing with powerful voices in the old fla miliar hymns is a treat not often enjoyed. The music goes up in wonderful volume, old and young joining and swelling the familiar tunes
 Between the numbers on the programme Seminary quartet of Richmond, Va, com- posed of J. Oscar Mann, A. P. Hassell, N. R. Walker and A. B. Curry. These young men have unusually sweet voices, and they put so much soul in the old camp meeting songs as to give them new mean ing.
 The audience is led while singing by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Home Tonic for Old
 People

Wonderful results, eventually restoring full physical vigor, are obtained from the following: To one-half pint good whisky add one ounce syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce Toris compound, which can be pro- cured from any druggist. Take in tea spoonful doses before each meal and be- fore retiring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Jordan T. GambiII.

Jordan T. Gambill, brother of Messrs. A. A. Ganbill and J. E. Gambill died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning in Shelby vile, Tenn. The Messrs. GambilI have left for Shelbyvile to attend the funeral. which is to be held Thursday morning. Interment will be in the family burying ground there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Preparinu to Meet the Fleet.

Norfolk, Va, February 16.-The United States armored cruisers North Carolina and Montana arrived in Hampton Roads today and immediately began coaling pre- paratory to sailing, probably tomorrow to join the old warships that have gone to meet Admiral Sperry's home coming Atlantic battleship fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

William A. Evans of Cincinnati, who is a musician of some talent. It is said that all great undertakings in Wales and other countries were brought about with song and praise. The musical part of this conference appears to be capable of the same results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
1.-THE EAST CALLs.v
"The Eas Calls"

"The East Calls"
 These were the words of a ca blegram from Shanghai, China, which were read before the Pres byterian Missionary meeting last night. II was read by Governor Glenn, who pointed to it's deep , meaning. "The east calls to you and to me, and we are here to an~ swer that cry"
 He called upon Dr. Egbert Smith of Louisville to pray that the call might be heard and answered. and
 pr. Smith made prayer full of the spirit of missions. The message also contained the informatio that four missionaries, Rev. and Mrs. R. T. Govt, w. II. Forsythc and Mrs. bowman are sailing for San Francisco on the Mongolia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
CITY ITEMS.

Marriage License Issued-Only one marriage license was issued from the office of the probate court yesterday. The license issued was to T. l.. Looney of Columbus, Miss, and Miss Lula May Alley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
SECRETARY WHITE MAKES
 BIG TALK OF AFTERNOON
The Rev. D. Clay Lilly Follows With a Strong Address-Glenn and Conner Exchange Greetings-Story
 tof Opening Session.


q believe that we are enter
 ing upon the last campaign for the
 conquest of the whole world. 1 see no reason why We should not
 live to see the day when the say
 ing message of the Word shall be
 intelligently preached to every
 man in the whole wide world"
 "The light that shines the far thest shines the brightest near at home. When the light of Christ shines farthest into the enGs of
 the world, there will be a very blaze here at homei' J. Camp bell White. secretary of the great
 Laymen's uprising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
PERSONAL

Among those present at the laymen's missionary meeting are the Rev. J. J Chisolm, J. w. Chamberlin and R. Lee Burns of Natchez, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

Awarded First Prize-G. w. Staples states that the officers of the recent bench show made an error in giving out the list of awards. He states that the judges awarded his dog Queen" q first prize instead of second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Fined for CrueIty-Milton Charlet

Fined for Cruelty-Milton Charleton, a negro, was fined $5 in police court yesterday on a charge of cruelty to animals. The specific charge against Charleton was failure to provide prop CT protection for two bulldogs which he had left tied in his back yard. The arrest was made by Humane Officer L.. A. Bennie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
THE WEATHER.

x Washington, February 16.-The weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Wednesday and Thursday with slowly rising temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Traces Missionary splrlt.

owns the better and the bigger part, and can give it's million dollars and never miss it ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

roodiawn Undertaking O.. Phones 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Green Undertaking Co

'. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

The weather report for the 24 hours end ing 4 p. m. February 16, from the local office of the United States weather bu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

Multigrapher. L. E. Pugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17
Texas DeIegation-The headouart

Texas DeIegatiOn-The headquarters of the Texas delegation to the Lay mems convention are at the Florence hotel. All late arrivals are expected to report in the lobby of the hotel at S:30 a. m. and join the delegation which will march in a body to the convention hall. The Texas delegation will enter tain Governor Glenn with a luncheon at the Florence cafe at 1 o'clock to- day All Texas delegates are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17

DenOminatiOna1 COnference-A de- nominational conference of the dele gates to the Laymen's Missionary move ment belonging to the Presbyterian church, United States of America, will be held at the First Cumberland Pres byterian church (Presbyterian United States of America) from 1:30 to 2:30 D. m. today. The church is located on the corner of Fifth avenue and Eigh- teenth street. Robert E. Speer, l.. H. Severance, J. M. Robertson, David Me- Conaughy, William T. Ellis and others will speak. All members of the de- nomination of both sexes will be ex- pected to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-17


 Maximum temperature .. .. .. ...... 5I Minimum temperature .. .. .. .. .... 3, Mean temperature .. .. .. ........... 4 Normal temperature .. .. .. ...... As Excess since Jan. l, 1908 .. .. ...... It Precipitation .. .. .. .. ............. 3s Total precipitation since Jan. i, 190S.. 6.9; Deficiency since January l, 1908 ......
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-11
An Ansedets Of Ellsworth.

There was a characteristic incident in
the early life or Colonel Ellsworth. the
brilliant young lawyer Sho was one Of
the first notable victims Of the civil
war. His struggles to gain a foOthoId
in his profession were attended by
many hardships and humiliating priva-
tons. Once, finding the man be was
looking for on matter of business in
a restaurant, he was invited to partake
Of the luncheon to which his acquaint-
ance was just sitting down. Ellsworth
was ravenously hungry, almost starv-
ing. in fact. but he declined cOurteousIy,
but firmly, asking permission to talk
over the business that had brought him
thither while the other went on with
the meal
The brave young fellow in telling the
story in after years confessed that he
suffered positive agony at the sight and
smell Of the tempting food.
Il could not in honor accept hospI-
tally could not reCiprOcate,' was his
simple explanation of his refusal Il
might Starve, but 1 could not sponger"
Marion Harland's Complete Ell
Guette"