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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
HAD NO SCREEN
 AND WAS ARRESTED

Lucius Wilson. negro who runs a restaurant on Eighteenth street between Second and Third avenues, was arrested yesterday by the sanitary officers, on the charge of violating the screen ordi- nance.
 It was reported that he did not have his place screened and that insanitary conditions existed.
 A careful campaign is being made against all violators of this ordinance, and for the removal of weeds. Every san- itary measure is being taken to prevent the recurrence of a typhoid epidemic The number of typhoid fever patients is much smaller than at this time in past years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

The managers of southern theatres arc scheduled to meet today Tn Atian'a
 The purpose of the meeting is the dis cussion of the Klaw & Erlanger and Schu- bert strife.
 The understanding Is that the managers of southern houses are anxious to book more shows this winter than ever before,, claiming that. as 1t is today, they are unable to furnish the people as many attractions as they want and which they would patronize literally. With this ob- ject in view 1t is probable that the managers will make an effort to aid the Schuberts in breaking down what Is termed their ostracism In many cities of the coun- try, and especially the south. Local theatres will be represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

Collars have ceased to be guilty or stiffness and the most amiable disposi- tions have shown surprising signs of ir- rltation.
 The mercury has hovered stubbornly near the 95 mark for a period of several days and yesterday capped the climax by climbing up to 97.
 According to Weather Prophet w. F. Lehman, this height of temperature has been surpassed but once since the me- morable summer of 1901. On July 12 Of that year the volatile fluid ascended be- yond the heat of mans blood and rested at 1o4. On August IS, 1908, the maximum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
SeIectInu PhysIcaI Director,

The board of directors of the Birming- ham Athletic club held a meeting last night and went over the qualifications of a number of applicants for physical di- rector The report of Harry Miles. who has returned from the east, was re- ceived and the probable appointment mar rowed down to about three of the best men in the country. Action will prob ably be taken definitely settling on a man within the next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
With Remarkable Agility
 Mercury Climbs Higher
Fluid Reached 97 Degrees Yesterday That Being Second Hottest Day Since 1901-Long Parching Almost Breaks Record and Lehman Begs For 36
 Hours More of Patience

temperature recorded was 9S and the pub lie in general considered 1t "hot." But Old Sol Weakened a little at that time and it was not long before the weather became somewhat temperate. This sea- son, however, Birmingham has enjoyed for a period of long duration a spell of rainless, unwavering heat.
 When asked his views on the matter MT. Lehman calmly stated that the warmth would remain unbroken for at least 36 hours However, he wishes to regale the perspiring public with the well come news that he expects cool weather about the end of the week."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 sNoo-Russel c. Booth and wife to Mrs M. E. Humphrey, lot 8, in the fleming ion survey of Silver Meade, west Eno'
 s25Oo-August Meller and wife to Hiper' M. Gibson, 10 acres in the west naii o' the west half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of sectlon s' township r, range west
 s12Oo-M. M. Vann and husband to A. E Smith 4o acres in the southwest quarter of ina southwest quarter of the north ast quarter of section 19, township IT south, range 1 west.
 s1OOo-J. P. Couch and wife to Henry A. Schemmel, lot 5, in block !, East Lake Land company's survey of East Lake,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
MITCHELL MIGHT
 ENTER THE FIGHT

Friends of R. A. Mitchell, the we'll known citizen of Gadsden, are booming him for the race for lieutenant governor.
 G. H. Bradshaw, one of the wealthy farmers of Etowah county. in Birming- ham yesterday, gives it as his opinion that MT. Mitchell would be formida- ble candidate.
 MT Mitchell has said nothing relative to the boom, however He is one Of the best known and best posted men or the state, and has been member Of the state executive committee for long term or wears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
BOYD ENCOU NTERS
 HORRIBLE DEATH

Robert Boyd, white boy, 15 years of age, was run over and killed yesterday morning near Price, while walking along the tracks of the Alabama Great South ern railroad. According to the statement of the train crew Boyd failed to get off the track when the whistle was blown.
 The left ieg of the deceased was com pletely severed at the knee and death resulted before he could be brought to the hospital. The remains are in charge of the Lige Loy Undertaking Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
PRATT CANDIDATE
 FOR COMMISSION

G. W. Pratt of Tuscaloosa, one of the best known men of the state, announced yesterday his candidacy for the railroad commission.
 He stated that he would run on the platform of fairness to everyone-the ship per, the merchant and the railroads.
 MT. Pratt has been mentioned in con- nection with this race for sometime and his announcement, therefore, will cause comparatively little surprise. The indica- tions are that he will make an able fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Phi Kappa Sigma Banquet.

Elaborate arrangements are being made for a. fraternity banquet to be given by the Alpha Kappa chapter of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity
 The invitations give the date or Tues- day evening, August ,31, at s;So o'clock at the Hotel Hillman Committees are in charge which intend to make this a successful affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Negotiations for Peace.

Paris, August 1.-The Melilla eorre- spondent of La Liberte says In a dis- patch today that he understands that Spain has opened peace negotiations with the Moors. Continuing, he said it is reported that General Marina, not wish- ing to assume the responsibility of the projected Spanish advance. has asked to be recalled on account of i'll health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Walter Seed Here.

Walter D. Seed, who is an active can- didate for governor. although he has not yet announced arrived in Birming- ham last night, coming on the invitation of the Farmers union.
 "I am not only in favor of the constl- tutional amendment" he said. but have offered my services. and they have been accepted. I will make an active cam paign for the adoption of the amend mentn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Rev. c. H. Allison.

The Rev. c. H. Allison, aged 61 years. died last night at o'clock at 500 South Twentieth street. The remains will be sent Thursday at a. m.. to Renfroe for interment by the Gaudin Undertaking company. Deceased is survived by two sons, Willis and Charles Allison, and a sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Franklin Sanders,

Franklin Sanders, the 1S-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. M Sanders, died last night at o'clock at the family res idence, 531 South Thirty-second street. Funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow at Il o'clock. Interment will be in >Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued rom the office of the probate court as 1oiiows: Rufus McGraw of Morris to Miss Sarah Ward.
 John Adams of Brighton to Miss Mar guerite Adkins.
 Maurice D. Rucker of Flat Top to Miss Nettie Tidmore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
New Postmasters.

Washington, August 17.-Announcement was made by Postmaster General Hitch cock of the appointment of the following postmasters, whose commissioners have been signed by President Taft: William Quarles. Jr., Charleston, Miss; Harris B. Webster, Sulphur, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
.EPWORTH LEAGUE
 ON ID ANN|STON Northern Alabama Leaguers
 Gather Tuesday MUCH WORK IS AHEAD
Indicated That Attendance VIII Be Unusually Large and Some Prom inent Leaguers Will Make
 Addresses-Recept

On next Tuesday, August 24, the mem- bers of the Epworth league of North Alabama will assemble, in Anniston for the annual conference The membership of the organization has been growing steadily and at present numbers approx imately 4OOO, including junior and sen- for members
 On Tuesday night general reception will be given the delegates. An excellent programme has been arranged, including the welcome address to be delivered by Andrew J. Walker an attorney of Blr- mingham. For the remaining days of the conference a feast of good things will be provided for the leaguers, including speaking by number of prominent mem- bers of the association from Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.
 Many Prominent Speakers.
 Fitzgerald Sales Parker assistant sec- retary of the league and eo-editor of the Nashville Epworth Era, will be one of the principal orators. Among the oth- CTS who will participate in the programme are Miss Mabel Head. associate secre- tary of the league; Miss Mary Norman Moore, president of the Athens College for Women; James 1T. Mccoy, president of the Birmingham college; Rev. L. D. Patterson and Miss Mary DeBarde1eben.
 The new feature of the conference will be training class, under the personal supervision of League President H. A. | Locke. It Is the aim of those back of the movement to equip those who have not had experience in league work so that they can become leaders.
 Reduced Railroad Fare.
 During the business session of the con- ference the definite aim of the league for next year will be discussed and de- cided upon. On the last day of the con- ference the annual election of officers will be in order. The institutional idea of tho league will also be carried out.
 It is expected that a full membership will be present at the conference, as no pains have been spared to make the trip convenient and inexpensive. The railroads have granted a reduced round trip fare equivalent to one fare plus 25 cents. This and the assessment of 50 cents for the delegates will be the only expense incur red, as homes will be provided for all.
 A special train will carry the leaguers from the Birmingham and Bessemer dis tricts, leaving this city at o'clock Tues day and arriving at Anniston at o'clock. An official call has been issued instruct ing the leaguers from this district to leave their names with A. J. Walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Robert Boyd.

Robert Boyd, 15-year-old boy, was run over and killed Monday morning near Price. Remains are in charge of the Lige Loy Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
CITY ITEMS.

Auto License Found-While on his way to town last night Chief of Police George H. Bodeker found automobile license No. PIT. The owner may secure the license by calling at police head quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington, August 1z-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Gen orally fair Wednesday and Thursday; moderate west winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Steamer Ia Burned.

Callao, August 17.-Leslie Combs. United of the steamer Monte Blanco caught fire today In the harbor here and the steam CT was completely destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

tive and 1t is announced that George bama State Federation of Labor, and Andy Marx, fraternal delegate from Trades Council of Birmingham, will address body while in executive ses-
 sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

Negro Woman KilIed-Mattie Mills, a negro woman, was shot and almost in stantly killed by her husband, l.. Mills, Monday night. The shooting occurred in a house on Third avenue near Four teenth street. Jealousy is said to have prompted the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Charles H. SeIdner.

Charles H. seldner. aged 45 years, died last night at o'clock at his late resi- dence, 25S0 Avenue D. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

The following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Bir- mingham for 24 hours ending at p. m,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Postal. Chances.

Washington, August T-(Special)-Ed- mond N Bruce is appointed rural car Tier, John Green substitute, Route l at Dothan, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
E. T. Shaw { Son. undsrtAk.rs.
Green Undertaking Company.

a1svbourne g sDatn. une't.ker.. Tel. lsss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Roard of Education Meets-Pursuant

BOIrd of special call issued by President John l.. Parker the Board of Education met in brief session yesterday morning. The board met for the purpose of dis cussing the work which is now being done on the public sch ool buildings. All work was reported to be progressing satisfactorily.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-07
PLAN TO DIVERT INDIAN CREEK
Council Discusses Proposition Z,
Turn IL Into BiH Lake.

Council Discusses Proposition 20
Turn IL Into Big Lake.
To divert Indian creek at the city limits
and dig a new channel for II to drain into
Big lake and from there into the Missouri
river Is q scheme, which Mayor Maloney
proposed at the meeting of the city coun
Gil last night.
II intend" declared the mayor Ito devote
the remainder Of my term as mayor OF thus
city and after L go out of office to secur-
Ing, IL possible, some means Of diverting
the water from Indian creek so that the
business section Of the city will not be
subjected to these periodical and costly
floods, / believe II would be practicable to
divert the creek at the city limits. 1 see
no reason why this city should be com
PEELED to afford an outlet for the drainage
Of several square miles Of country outside
its municipal limits, If necessary 1 shall
endeavor to have al act passed by the
state legislature legalizing the issuance Of
bonds for carrying out this scheme OF
diverting the creek into Big lake.
All of the councilmen expressed them
selves as favorable to any plan by which
the periodical overlooking of the trouble.
some little creek could be averted.
The councilmen will meet this morning
at 9 o'clock as a committee OF the whole
ana spend the entire day III necessary In
making a tour Of the flooded territory with
a view to ascertainlng what can be done
to best relieve the situation.
The special committee consisting OF Coun-
cilmen Jensen, Morgan and Olson. to which
was referred the proposed pure milk
ordinance reported that at a recent con-
ference with the committee from the local
dairymen's association an ordinance had
been practically agreed upon the passage
Of which the committee recommended The
dairymen, the committee stated in its re-
port would not contest the passage of the
ordinance, but would reserve the right TO
test its legality in the courts, II they so
decided. The report of the committee was
approved, but it was decided to defer the
passage of the ordinance until the meeting
next Monday night to which time the coun-
Gil adjourned.
Following the meeting of the counc the
councilmen held a brief session as a
BOARD of Health at which routine business,
including the auditing of the usual grist OF
bills was transacted.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-07
Council Bluffs

Dor. The water In her house was about
five feet deep
During the storm Monday night a horse
belonging to o. o. over, local, a manager
OF the A. Hospe company was sAick by
lightning and killed. The bolt Struck a
tree In the rear OF the barn at SOC Mil
street, in which the animal was stabbed
and followed a wire clothes line. which
was stretched from the tree to the barn.
A hole eighteen inches square was cut out
Of the wall of the barn on a level with
the hore's head and the animal was struck
dead in its stall while munchng a whisp Of
hay.
Low-lying vacant lots in the flooded
area are now ponds Of ~stagnant water and
It is feared they will prove a menace to
the health Of the neighborhood. On Seventh
street south Of Broadway for the distance
Of a block there lie mud nearly a foot deep
and on part Of North Eighth street the
same condition prevails. At many places
on the avenues north Of Broadway the
water and slime was yesterday a foot or
more in depth.
Damage to Bridges.
On East Broadway near Frank street
the bank Of the creek was badly washed
and for awhile Il looked as II the street
car tracks would drop into the creek bed.
Until the break was repaired by driving
piling and filling in cars we're unable to
make the loop at Oak street and had to
be backed down on Pierce street. Many
of the smaller bridges on East Broadway
were washed away and considerable dam
age was done to the approaches to the
new concrete bridge at Frank street. The
bridge over Scott street was somewhat
damaged and at Eighth street the plank
ing Of the bridge was torn loose by the
force Of the water, while the iron railing
on the east side entirely collapsed. The
repairing of the bridges, it is expected,
will exhaust the city bridge fund. The
work of removing the immense deposit Of
mud on Broadway from Eighth street to
the railroad tracks will be a gigantic task
and will bankrupt the streets and alleys
fund. which is in a badly depleted condi-
ton.
Joseph Smith, residing near Fourteenth
street and Avenue G, while making his
way through the flood at Tenth street and
Broadway. shortly before midnight, slipped
and fractured a small bone of his ankle.
After considerable trouble the man was
reached by the patrol wagon and conveyed
to police headquarters, where he was at
tended to by DR.. Sprink. As It was inn
possible to reach his home in a wagon,
Smith was kept at police headquarters
and made as comfortable as possible until
yesterday morning, when he was taken
home in the ambulance.
Nearly all Of the railroads suffered from
the heavy rain of Monday night and prac-
tically all trains were late yesterday. The
Northwestern experienced several bad
washouts and landslides between Council
| Bluffs and Crescent and the tracks of the
Wabash were badly demoralized.
We have just received a big line OF the
celebrated Perfect F~ireless Cookers. We
show them in three sizes, with aluminium
vessels or enameled. We invite your in
s~pection. Prices, $3.50, 500, $500. P. c.
De Vol Hdw. Co,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-07
SCHOOL BONDS ARE APPROVED
Comparatively Light Vote at Yester-
days Special Election.

Comparatively Light Vote at Yester-
days Special Election.
The proposition to levy $500 additional
to complete the construction of the new
school building at the corner OF Broad
way and Oak streets I'm accordance with
the original plans, which was submitted
to the voters of the Independent school
district Of Council bluffs at a special cleo
ton yesterday, carried by a vote OF 34
to 1O2. The extremely light vote indicated
the littlo interest taken In the proposition
Only six women exercised the privilege
OF voting, which is accorded them in the
case OF school bonds. Five OF these were
in the First precinct and one In the Second
precinct, They all voted for the levy,
The meeting of the BOARD Of Education
called for last night to omen bids on the
plumbing, heating and lighting for the new
building, failed for lack OF a quorum.
President Tiniey and several members are
out OF the city.
The award Of the contract for the eon-
~struction Of the school building TO Wick
ham Bros. on their bid Of SRs9S, was con-
diuonal On the additional levy Of $500.
They now expect to begin work on the
building within a week or 20.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-07
N. Y. Plumbing Co. Tel. ESQ. Night, F-l7Oa.
News Notes.

WAUKON-R. e. May has disposed OF
his interest in the Waukon Standard to
John De Wild, who has been connected
with the office for some time.
WINTERSET-C. F. Akers, former county
superintendent of Polk county schools and
a former superintendent of Oak Park High
school,, has been elected superintendent OF
the Winterset schools, to succeed l.. ID.
Salisbury, who recently resigned. Akers
is one OF the we'll known school men of
the state.
CLARINDA-The celebration at Clarinda
tent by the unfavorable weather conditions.
The ball games planned for the afternoon
were both played. Hard work during the
morning put the diamond In fair shape
Creston broke even, taking the first game,
6 to 2, and losing the second. / to O.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-07
Girl to take care OF baby from to g.;
go home nights. - S. 26th Ave,

GIRL to AXE care OF baby from s TO 6;
go home nights. - 5. 26th Ave
Baby really needs someone to take care
OF her" said Mrs. Lee to her husband
one morning at the breakfast table. she
Is so mischisvous / don't know What to
do with her. 1 cannot watch her, and
Gretchen has her work to do. Yet don't
want another girl to be here at night
and board here
"Well. WELL" answered Mr.. Lee, you
are in need OF a girl. But how viii you
get Just such a girl as you wsnt7"
II don't know about that. but you watch
close at the office and 1 will watch close
here and perhaps we will find one"
At the supper table she asked II he mad
heard Of anyone. mo, / haven't, but 1
inquired OF one girl that was looking for
work at the office. but she didn't want
any such work" We'll. baby has been
pretty good today.
Things went on that way for about two
weeks without anybody tha wanted any
thing OF the kind. One morning Mrs. Lee
said: "oh, 1 say, John. why didn't we
think Of advertising IN The Bee before
thlsf They say you get wonderful results
with The Omaha Bee. You know how
quick Mrs. Jones got a girl when she put
an ad. in The Bee"
That viii be alright, wife. You write IL
mp this morning and I will leave 1t at
the corner drug store this noon; then 1t
win be In tomorrow's paper" At noon
he carried a piece Of white paper 20 the
drug store with the Sd. at the top of this
story written upon H. The morning paper
carried the little I'D. to the home OF a
young girl who was watching the paper
for such work because OF her love OF
babies and need Of money, She applied
in the afternoon for the position and got II.
There was rejoicing In the home that
evening because Baby Lois was to be
properly cared for, Thus the little ad.
helped both the mother and the young
girl