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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
PHONE COMPANY
 LOSES FRANCHISE

Louisville, January 31.--So far as the city of Louisville, through it's general council, Is concerned, the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph company has been operating in this city without a franchise since midnight Monday, Jan uary 25 On that night the general coun- ell passed an ordinance repeating per petual franchise which the company se- cured 23 years ago. On that night also a 25-year franchise secured by the com pany in 1883 expired. It was the conten- tion of the city that the company could not operate under the perpetual franchise until its original 25-year grant had run out. By repeating the perpetuity at the date of the expiration of the first grant the city claims that it took away all the legal rights of the company. The Cumber- land claims that it had given up the 25- year grant and was operating under it's perpetuity.
 The entire fight is matter of rates. A new ordinance recently passed makes $5 50 the monthly rate for business telephone. The Cumberland charges $S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Personal and General.

At the First Baptist church next Sun day, February ', MT. T. H. Johnson and Mrs s. A. Loore of Birmingham will make addresses on Sunday school work. Both speakers have had much practical experience in Sunday school, and are well qualified to offer some practical suggestion. Everybody cordially invited.
 The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. D. Washington was baptized this morning at St. Johns church, the Rev. Alex Crawford officiating. The little lady was named Mary Willoughby.
 Mrs. Sam Wynne was painfully burned this morning by the explosion of a cook ing range The cause of the explosion was a bursted pipe in the hot water con- nection, which generated steam. Mrs. Wynne was badly burned by hot grease and water. The explosion wrecked the range and caused considerable other dam age
 The plumbers of Ensley have had a busy day fixing bursted water pipes as a result of the unusually severe cold weather. As a preventative 1t is pointed out that all water should be cut off where the pipes are exposed and the water drained off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
NARROW ESCAPE
 FROM SURE DEATH

Grard, January 31.-(Special) )-News has reached the city of the narrow escape from @ terrible death of Mrs. Harrell a lady residing in the community between the two Uchee creeks, seven miles west. It seems from the information brought in that Friday morning Mrs. Harrell and her son were burning some brush on their farm In some way her clothing caught fire from one of the burning heaps. The flames spread rapidly and in few min utes she would probably have been fatal ly burned had it not been for the prompt action of her son, who, seeing the dan ger which threatened his mother, jerked, his knife out of his pocket and quickly cut her skirt from her. As it was Mrs. Harrel was burned quite painfully about the limbs and hips and waist. The young mans hands were also quite painfully burned,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Miss Avery Entertains.

Centerville, January 31.-(Special)-On Friday night Miss Beulah Avery enter tained the members of the Friday Night Social club and a few invited guests of her home on Walnut avenue. Various games were played and Miss Medlin rem dered several choice selections on the piano. At 10 o'clock a salad course was served, which was followed by black cof- fee The evening was in all respects one of the most delightful in the history of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
James E. Younu Dies.

Florence, January 31.-tSpecial. )-James F. Young, well-known Florentine, died Saturday evening at 5:20 at the home of his son-in-law, Will Moomaw in this city, aged 50 years. The deceased was a prom inent live stock dealer, and was well known throughout the county He is sur vived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Will Moomaw, Mrs. Steve Moomaw, Mrs. James Sego, Lee and John Young The funeral procession left Florence at l o'clock Sunday for Pisgah burial grounds, where the interment took place at 3:3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
ACCUSED
 OF KILLING WIFE

Union. S. C., January 31-The trial of w. T. Jones, a wealthy planter of this county, who is charged with the murder of his wife last July, is set to begin here tomorrow. Jones is accused of ad- ministering poison to his wife. Because of the prominent and influential connections of the parties concerned and of the al most unparalleled features of the evil dence brought out at the inquest and in the hearings on the motion for bail, indications are that the trial will be of a most sensational kind. Over 225 witnesses h7ve been summoned, and many of these will come from a distance. Jones has
 j.. laH nere since his arrest last JilV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Surprise MarriaQe,

Brewton, January 31.-(Special)-W. M. Green, manager of the telephone ex- change, and Miss Lena Sawyer surprised their friends here by being quietly mar ried at the home of the brides parents at 6:SO o'clock this evening. MT, Green only recently assumed charge of this off, flee in which Miss Sawyer was one of the operators. The Rev. w. M. Murray of the Baptist church officiated. The couple left for Mobile at 130 tonight for visit of several days to the bride groom's s parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
In Hands of Receiver.

Little Rock, January 31.-Failing to pay off their liabilities within the past week, as ordered by the court, the American Insurance company. incorporated under the laws of Arkarsas, to conduct mu- tual life insurance business, has been placed in the hards of J. K Toffel as receiver by the chancery court. All moneys received d1ring the past ten days have been ordered delivered to the re- ceiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
A Bowling Party.

Greenville, January S1.-(Special)-A pleasant event of the week was a bowl ing party given at the Star parlor, which was largely attended A f1ve-pound box of candy was offered for the highest score, and after a merry contest was awarded to Mrs. s. R. Stewart. Miss Bessie Powell and Mrs. Stewart had made the same number of points and both played again. the latter winning this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
PUPILS PROMOTED LAST
 WEEK IN ENSLEY SCHOOLS

Ensley, January 91.-(special) al)-The fol- lowing pupils of the Ensley public schools were promoted as a result of the exam- nations held last week:
 Bush school, Miss Jones, teacher:
 Pupils promoted to High school: Claud Eubank. James Estes. Lewis Fievet. Charlie Kraft, Ivy Bottsford, Belle Can terbury, Grace Grant, Marie Hickman,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Cotton Catches Fire.

Brewton, January -(Special)-A seri- ous fire was averted by the prompt dis covery Of two bales of cotton on fire on the railroad platform on which was stored about 40 bales. The burning cotton was quickly segregated and extinguished. Sparks from a passenger train started the blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Mack Ianier Dies.

Florence, January 31.-(Special.) )-Mack Lanier, farmer, died Saturday at 5:2O p. m. at his home two miles north of Florence. He leaves his wife and several grown children. The interment will take place Monday at noon at Oakland, this county, his former home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01

Harmes, Henry McI.ane, Nevin Mitchell, James Reese Scott, Thomas Buchanan, Stella Bray, Lela CanantS Ruth Mary Evans Myrtle Lathrop. Nettie Powell, verda Hirsch, Ida Morrow, Rosa Me haffey.
 Miss Smith, teacher.
 Promoted to senior fourth grade: Ben nett Bottsford, Gerald Barton. Charlie Brooks, Myrtice Brooks. Cecil Chapman, Henry Chapman. Henry Fortner, Joe Quarino Joe John, Clarence Lendiman, Rankin McDaniel Seldon McWaters, Le- voy Padgett, Nose Seal Herman Seal, Sam Carpri Irene Brooks Ruth Brooks, Louannie Garden, Maude Driggers, Ruth Lloyd Mary Zackerillo.
 Miss Harrison. teacher.
 Pupils promoted to junior fourth: Tom Allen. Ulysses Anderson, Paul Brown, Claud Carpri Richard Kuhn. Joe Compisi, George Looney George Forsberg, Russel Otwell. Maurice Sullivan, Mike Zeckerel- To, Leila Almon, Frances Ellis, Lila Har mon, Josephine Kelly, Rosa Rouss, Bessie Snapp, Nina Welch, Lucy White, Bernice Webb Marion Pierce, Gertrude Kidwell, Nellie Anderson.
 Miss Harrison, teacher.
 Pupils promoted to senior third: Earl Bruce, Adolph Canant, Match Gattina, John Leon, Edward Smith, Joe Rouss. Haden Winfield, Mason Crow, Mark Orig ger Martha Anderson. Mattie Boswell, Florence Henninger. Blanche Keenon, Lucile Lewis, Mary Maynard, Rosa Maenza, Lucille Smith. Maggie Denton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
BAKER IS PLEASED
 WITH CONDITIONS
Anti-SaIOon League Leader
 Speaks In EnSIey
WAVE IS SWEEPING ON
Speaker Gives Much Credit for Prohihi- tion Movement to Text Books h. troduced Into Schools By
 the w. C. T. U.

Ensley. January 1.-(Special)-rhe Rev. M. R. Baker. D. D.. president of the National Anti-saloon league, addressed the joint meeting of the Ensley churches at the First Presbyterian church this evening. Every available space was oe- cupied by the large congregation pres ent. The Rev. L. A. Reager presided and in fitting manner presented the speaker.
 Dr. Baker took for his theme the gen. eral movement for prohibition throughout the United States. He is a graceful and pleasing speaker, and has fund of in- formation on the subject that is mar velous He paid an eloquent tribute to the Women's Christian Temperance union, giving them the credit for the present conditions, as by their persistent efforts text books were introduced in the curri. culum of the public schools on physiology, which describe the evil effects of aleo- hol on the human system. This Dr. Baker stated caused people to take a greater interest in the prohibition movement than ever before. He stated that 15,00O saloons had been voted out by the people of the United States since January l, 1909. As an indication of the strength of the pro- hibition wave he said that the whisky interests had abandoned Kansas, where they had been fighting for recognition for years. He proved by statistics that the workingmen as a rule were in favor of prohibition, citing the results of recent elections in the mining districts of H. linois and Indiana, where prohibition car ried in every case. In speaking of Sea born Wright he mentioned the fact that in an address MT. Wright made in Colum- bus. O., he stated that prohibition would prevail in the solid south, a statement that was loudly cheered. Dr. Baker said it was the first time he had ever heard a northern audience cheer the solid South" He cited many other instances of the growing sentiment, and stated he was pleased with the conditions here so far. He was given the closest attention by the congregation, and his eloquent and instructive address seemed to be much appreciated. At the close he was ten dered an informal reception, where he was warmly complimented on his very able and instructive address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Fire Department Make Two Runs.

The fire department responded to couple of alarms today, and in each in stance succeeded in extinguishing the flames before much damage was done. The first call came about 9:15 a. m, from the house on the corner of Nineteenth street and Avenue D, occupied by Morrow Blackburn and family. The roof was ignited by a spark from the chimney. The department responded promptly and quickly extinguished the flames. The damage was slight. fhswecond call came from Camp and Twentieth street, in Averyt's, from house occupied by some, negroes. Prompt and energetic action on the part of the fire laddies saved the house from complete destruction as the flames had made considerable headway when the firemen arrived. Half the roof was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Runaway Marriage.

Aliceville, January 31.-(Special)-A re- cent marriage of interest to this section is that of MT J. S. Shaw and Miss Annie Laurie Windham. The function was in the form of an elopement, as the bride and groom went for a drive and returned husband and wife. They were married at Cookvile, Miss, where friend met them with minister The contracting parties are well known in this section, and related to most all inhabitants of the town in some way. They will make their home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-01
Changes on Board.

The county board of education has >adopted resolutions eulogizing the late J.. J. Eubanks. a member of that board, and one of the most prominent citizens of the county E. D. McClelen of Pied mont has been recommended to the state superintendent of education for appoint ment as MT. Eubanks successor. J. P. Woolf has been appointed to succeed him on the Piedmont city board and Frank Harris of that city is a candi- date to succeed him as justice of the naacp
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
JERSEYMAN CURES
FOUR CASES OF
LEPR0SY IN CUBA
Asbury Park Doctor, Now in
Havana, Tells of His Re-
markable Success.

AsBURY PARK. May 2e.-That a
ure for Ieprosy has been discovered
and has proven effectual in, four assra-
waited cases is the statement contained
in a letter received by DR.. J. F. Davi-
son. Of this place, from DIR. Byron L.
Rhome, of Havana, Cuba, a friend of
DR.. Dawson, formerly of Asbufy PARK.
The remedy, which was discovered by
DR.. Manuel T. AIfonxo, the letter says,
is obtained by a chemical union of vari-
Gus medicinal Ingredients, which thus
far are known only to the diseoverer.
and which will not be announced until
a fifth case, now under treatment, Is
pronounced cured. DIR. Alfonzo was as
ISOLATED with the leper hospital Of San
Lazaro, in Havana, for many years.
DIR. Rhome's letter reads: Five
aggravated cases of leprosy were set
apart for treatment lasting twelve
months. Today tour cases are ready to
be discharged from the hospital, abso-
lutely cured. The fifth case still shows
evidence of bacteria Two months more
of treatment will suffice likewise to
effect a cur in this case. Many ply
sicians have called at the hospital, and.
after employing every test have de-
clared these four men to be absolutely
cured of the loathsome disease"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
SAVE MOTHER AND HER
CHILD FROM BLAZE.

MILLLVILLE. May 29.-During the
heavy electrical storm which passed
over this section yesterday, the farm
house of John Bozarth, at Rosenhurst,
three miles west Of this city, was struck
by lightning and burned to the ground.
Bozarth, who is employed at the Cape
May Court House glass works, was
away from home at the time. Neigh.
bors discovered the shed of the house
in flames and aroused Mrs. Bozarth.
who. with a child in her arms, rushed
out on the veranda roof in her night
clothes and cried to the crowd to save
her. A dozen farmers held a mattress
as high as possible. and the
without a moments hesitation, jumped
into 1t and escaped with her baby un-
hurt. A small amount of furniture was
saved.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
PATERSON TEACHERS
TO GET AN INCREASE.
AnnulIed Schedule Is Once More
Restored.

PATERSON. May 2s.-The, Board of
Education last night decided that the
salary schedule which was In force un-
til July l. 1908. at which time it was an
nulled for the reason that the board Of
finance could not supply the money nee
essary to give the increases provided for
under the schedule for the school year,
which will come to a close with the end
of next month. should be put In force
again. and thai the teachers should re-
ceive for the next school year the sal
airy they would have received had the
schedule been annulled.
This action was made possible
through h fact hat the board Of
school estimate yesterday crowded an
appropriation of $3.50, 4Os.s for the item
of teachers salaries for the coming
school year.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
ROW FOLLOWS SALE OF
PASSAIC STEEL WORKS.
Bid of 500, DOC Accepted by
the Receivers.

PATERSON, May 2s.-Confictine In
terests eager for the control of the Pas
sale Steel Works, the largest rolling
mill plant In this part Of the country.
engaged In a heated controversy when
the plant was sold yesterday by the re-
cefversI appointed by United States Cir
cult Court Judge tanning for $3.50, 900.
Henry p. Brown, of Philadelphia, as
counsel for the bondholders, declared
that the bondholders were deprived of
an opportunity to make a larger bid
and that the sale would be contested in
the courts. The property was sold 20
Lawrence Pagan, of Jersey City, owner
Of the Hoboken Iron Works
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
CITY ApvERT1sEMENTs.

cs) inch pipe and from sohalk street TO Chapel
street twelve d2) inch pipe. together with ten
10 inch branch sewers in Richards street and
Schalk street, from Passaic avenue for a dis
lance of about two hundred and fifty (250) feet
southerly. This sewer to be known and desfg-
mated as the Passaic Avenue Sewer and
Branches.
Also a pipe sewer In
ARLINGTON AVENUE.
between Summer avenue and Woodside place,
place between Arlington avenue
and Summer avenue and In the alley run
ming southerly from Woodside place. The
sewers in Arlington avenue and In that pert OF
Woodside place running westerly from Summer
avenue to be twelve CD inch pipe and the
balance ten 40 inch pipe. This sewer Is to
be known and designated as the Arlington Ave-
nue. and Woodside Place Sewer.
Also a ten 90 inch pipe sewer IN
MERCE COURT
between Court street and Mercer street. All Of
the above sewers TO be constructed with house
connections to the curb lines in aecordance with
ths provisions o. Chapter lo7 Of the STATE Lava
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
CHEWS TORPEDO; THINKS
IT IS PIECE OF CANDY,

CAMDEN, May 2s.-Nibbling on a
torpedo that he had found on the floor
of his home, Frank Passwater, 4 years
old. of 2eO Walnut street. badly bis
tered his lips yesterday by the explosion
that followed. A momber Of the family
found the little fellow clawing at his
burned mouth In agony and hurried
him to the Homeopathic Hospital.
After the mouth was cared for and
the boy was taken to his home, he said
he thought he was chewing a piece of
candy.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
CRY ADvERrIsEMENTs.
NOTICE OF INTnNrIoN-Board of street al

NOTICE OF INTENTIoN-Board of Street and
Water Commissioner.
Pursuant to q resolution adopted by the
Board OF %reet and Water Commissioners OF
the city Of Newark. at q meeting held the
twenty-seventh day OF May. 1908. and approved
by the Mayor of the City Of Newark on the
twenty-eighth day of May, 1909, public notice is
hereby given that II Is the intention Of the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners OF
the City Of Newark. under and by virtue Of
provisions Of the act entitled. IAN act to re-
Wise and amend the charter of the City Of New
ark approved March II, 1851. ord supple.
ments thereto. and the act creating the Board
u Street and Water Conmissioners Of the
City OF Newark, approved March g, 1891. and
other public laws Of the State OF New Jersey.
to. order and cause the construction OF the
following pipe sewers
A pipe sewer in
PAssAIc AVENUE
between Freeman street and Chapel street,
the part from Freeman street to Rich
ards street to be twenty-four CA) inch pipe,
nem Kichazds street = sohaIk street. eighteen
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
onL1ouE ~REcTANGLE.

(hill In. the spaces above with the
words defined below so that they read
down and across the same.)
1. The letter A. 2. A measu vary
ing from 81 TO Al English wine gallons
used in continental Europe. 5. An Aus
tralian medicinal bark said to promote
Precipitation. 4. A piece OF metal, COM
monty circular. with the head or efigy
of a person struck upon 1t. 5. The
hawkbill turtle. 8. One who processes
the art of healing. Z. Fresh-water lake,
ESudan, Central Africa ~(Standard, Prop
Ter Names. g.. (Scot.) To talk foolishly
Hand ramblingly. 9. To impair. 10. A
wild sheep (ovis poli),) Of lofty noun
tain ranges Of Central Asia. II. Ice
". The letter E.
MUSICUS tdeceased).
1880.
hv DECAPITATION.
p Lime TWO ONE
Y with plenty of water,
r When thoroughly mixed
r Make excellent mortar.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29

& The NEWARK PUZZLER /
ofnsal organ Of the Newark Psnss Gu.
~ -EDITED BY ABEL ON Y
9.ss1.
InTAM0Nn


l. The letter c. Q. The better vetch
8. Spills. 4. (Gram.). The elid-
ing or striking out OF a part OF q word
for euphony or ease of pronunciation.
5. One of two or more roads that cross
each other ~. 6. Ghosts. Z. Blackened,
stained or affected In some way by
SCOT. 8. Was not (Obs.). 8. The let
ter D. REVLOS.
1852.
DOUBLE WORD ENIGMA.
In April showers"
These priceless bowers"
Which "revivify:"
Then life buds forth anew"
Then Natures smiles accrue"
As the days go by"
OF FIRST the poets often sing,
Perhaps it Is an Inspiration;
But editors most always fling
At TOTAL-direct e~xecration.
Think you this SECOND Will
Escape and fill the bill?
MAY B.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
NOTES AND COMMENT.

The prize of 81 offered for a selected
complete list of solutions to new puzzle
No. $40 vas awarded to ESS ELL, Sill
YER LakA N. j.
The Odd Club. of Pittsburg. held a
well-attended meeting last Thursday
ut the home Of THE POSER.
Glad to e from ESS ELL again
after her long silence.
Indications are that the July 4 IN
vention of the E p. L. will be q large
~ attended onA
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
THE WEEKLY CONTEST.

4 PRIZE of 81 will be awarded this
"A week for a selected complete
list of answers to New Puzzles
321. Standard Dictionary is used for
definitions; compound words are
shown by %, and words out OF die
tionary order by ~.
Address replies to puzzle Editor,
Evening ). STAR" and have same
reach. this Office. within ten days.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
ALLEGED BURGLARS CAUGHT.

MILLyILLE. May 2s.-Charles, alias
Guinea" Newlin, jr- and Harry Jor-
dan, who were arrested in the woods
above here on Wednesday by City Mar
Charles Bigss, . held without
bail by Mayor Joseph F. Smith, charged
with being members Of the band Of
burglars and safe-crackers which has
terrorized this section Of South Jersey
for the past six weeks.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-29
GOT TEN YEARS FOR ASSAULT.

CAMDEN, May 2s.-Pleading guilty
to A. charge of assault or 1S-year-old
John Norkus, John Wilson; a Philadel-
phian, was yesterday sentenced by
Judge Joline, in the Camden court, to
ten wears in the State prison at hard
labor. {.
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my25-st

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that thu
following ordinance has been passed by the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners and
approved by the Mayor OF the City Of Newark.
and pursuant to Chapter IS Of the state LAWS
Of 1909 is herewith published by title:
An ordinance 10 widen the Sidewalks On
Hunterdon street between Bigelow street ana
Runyon street from IA feet 20 I7ttz feet.
Adopted May q, 1909. -
A. #. EGGERs.
President Of the Board OF Street and Water
eomm'ss'0nS wM. y. cREArnrAp.
Clerk Of tbs board.
Approved way Is. 1soe.
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orrY ApvERrIsEMENrs.

OF 1898, together with all the appurtenances
necessary to complete the same.
Such persons a. may object thereto are re-
ouesfed TO present their objections in writing
TO the Clerk Ct said Board, at the ONCE of the
Board Of Street snf Water Commissioners
City Hall, Newark. on or before the expira-
ton Of six days from date OF this notice.
BY direction OF the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioner Of the city of Newark.
NJ r. SHERRERD,
Chief Engineer.
Newark. n, j.. May 3, 1909. myss-5t