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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Church Services.

First Methodist church. Avenue c and Twentieth street, the. Rev. B. B. GIas- gow, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and p. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. h., J. E. Winning, superintendent.
 Christian church, Avenue and Twenty-irs street, the Rev. P.> H. Duncan, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and D. m. Sunday school at 9;45 a. m.
 Presbyterian church. Avenue G and Ninteenth street. the Rev H. c. Keg- ley. pastor-Morning services II o'clock, evening services at o'clock.
 Cumberland Presbyterian church. Avenue l and Eighteenth street. the Rev. l.. A. Reagor, pastor. Services at Il a. m and D. m. Sunday school at g:45 a. m.
 First Baptist ch urch, Avenue G and Eighteenth street, the Rev. Q. P. Bent ley, pastor-Services at II a. m. and D. m., Sunday school at 945 a. m.
 St. Anthony's church (Catholic), Ave nue H and Twenty-first street the Rev. Father r. c. Doyle, rector; the Rev. and short instruction, Q. m: Sunday school, 9:30 a. n.; high mass and sermon, l030 a. m.; rosary, litany, sermon and benediction, 7;3O D. m
 St. Johns church (EpiscopaD, Avenue F and Sixteenth street. The Rev Alex Crawford, D. D., rector. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. MT. H. W. Wallace, super intendent; morning prayer and sermon, II a. m.; evening prayer and sermon, 7:30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
PYTHIANS HAVE
 GREAT REUNION
NEW OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED
 IN GADSDEN LODGES-PROMI- NEWT MEMBERS OF THE ORDER
 MAKE INTERESTING ADDRESSES

Gadsden, January S.-(SpeciaL) )-The night was a success in every way. There were more than 15O members of the order in attendance and much good was accom- plished for the local lodge. Many old friendships were renewed and many of the members of the order not in good standing renewed their faith and pledged themselves anew to the support of the lodge.
 The address of welcome was delivered by Prof. w. E. Striplin and the response by Judge J. A Bilbro of this place. The latter is one of the oldest knights in the state. Following this came the installa- ton of officers who were elected at recent meeting as follows:
 Chancellor, L. E. Chandler; vice chan cellor, Jule Green; prelate, M. B. Small; keeper of records and seals, H. c. Leath; arms, E. E. Morseman; inner guard L. Loveman; outer guard, H. R. DeLorme.
 Following this ceremony the gathering was entertained by addresses from J. M Dannelly, state keeper of records and seals, and Capt. L. B. Rainey, local attorney. A social session with refresh ments was highly enjoyed Talks by some of the "old timers was the next thing in order and Capt J. M Elliott. Jr., one of the original charter members at this place, and Maj. R. o. Randall made some very interesting talks. o. R. Hood was master of ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
NeWs of RIocton.

Blocton, January S.-(Special. )-The Blocton District Teachers association will hold its monthly meeting at No. 1 school house tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The following programme will be dis cussed: "A Reading Course in History for Teachers" H. D. Cullen; Preaching Mrs. Daisy Morris. Misses Cotter and Rains will furnish music for the occasion.
 Building is going on rapidly in West Blocton. Several new houses are either in process of erection or in contempla- ton, and some of the merchants are go- ing to make enlargements and changes in their establishments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Thread of the Story Club.

The handsome home of Mrs. J. w Mi nor was thrown open this afternoon to the members of the Thread of the Story club. After the routine business Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins completed the reading of At the Sign of the Jack O Lantern" The club will now take up "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" by John Fox, Jr Elegant refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Paul Wright rendered several beautiful numbers on the piano. Those who enjoyed Mrs Minors hospital ity were: Mrs. L. E. Mohns Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins Mrs. M H. McDowell Mrs. John Y. Brooks, Mrs. A. Poss, Mrs J. Moog, Mrs J. H. Eubank. Mrs. c. o. Johnson, Mrs. s. A. McCluen, hlrs. Roddy Nor rison, Mrs. J. F. Lee. The guests of the club were Mrs. c. F. Thomson, Mrs. c. F Blanton, Mrs. Paul Wright, Miss Fran ces Reed, Miss Frankie Enzor, Miss Chis- sic Champion. little Misses Fannie Mae and Neva Minor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Rheumatic Pains

My mother is great suf- ferer from rheumatism, and 1jr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills is the oniy remedy that relieves her."
 MRS. G. DAVENPORT,
 Royceheld, N. J.
 The pains of rheumatism are almost invariably relieved with Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They also overcome that nervous irri- tation which prevents sleep be- cause they soothe the nerves. To chronic suffers they are invalu- able. When taken as directed, they relieve the distress and save the weakening influence of pain, which so frequently pros trates. Many sufferers use them whenever occasion requires with the greatest satisfaction, why not you? They do not derange the stomach nor create a habit. Why not try them? Get a pack age from your druggist. Take it according to directions, and if it does not benefit he will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Our first big auction sale of horses and mules for this sea- son will be held Tuesday morn ing, January 12.
 FEES & SON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
DOCTORS ELECT OFFICERS.
Societies Meet at Hartseile and Also
 at Decatur.

Decatur, January S.-(Special.) "A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Morgan County Medical society was held yester- day in Hartselle in the offices of Dr. R. l.. Penn.
 The society elected the following off cers: President, Dr. J. F. Myers of De- catur; vice president, Dr. R. L. Penn of Hartselle; secretary and treasurer, Dr. J. l.. Gunter of New Decatur; county health officer. Dr. s. L. Rountree of New Decatur.
 The Twin City Medical society of the Decaturs has just elected officers, as fol- lows: President, Dr. Frank F. Pettey; vice president, Dr. J. L. Gunter, sec- retary and treasurer, Dr. Will w. Dins- more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
WATERWORKSl BONDS ARE ID BE RESOLD Tuscaloosa Council Has Busy
 Session
 RESULT OF PROHIBITION Police Records Show Decided Falling Off In Arrests During 19o8-Wed-
 ding of Interest at Coker
 on Wednesday,. .
RESULT OF PROHIBITION

Tuscaloosa, January s.-(Special) )--The city council held it's first semi-monthly meeting at the council chamber last night There were several matters that came up before the board for action at this time, prominent among which was the resale of the city bonds, known as water works bonds. These were ordered to be sold at private sale by committee con sisting of the mayor, chairman of the water commission and of the finance committee.
 There were present several citizens to ask that certain licenses be readjusted, all of these matters being referred to the license committee.
 The committee appointed to look after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Poll Tax Now Due.

W. H. Davis, city tax collector and treasurer, has issued notices calling at tention to the fact that poll taxes may be paid at his office. This will prove a great convenience to many voters of Ensley as it saves a trip to Birmingham. County Tax Collector George R. Tar rant, who is always accommodating, ap- pointed Mir Davis deputy collector for the convenience of the people of Ensley, who acts without any recompense whatsoever The time for paying poll tax expires on February 1 and those who fail to pay will be disqualified from voting in any election in the year 1909 Another feature is that the poll taxes go to the support of the public schools and this fact will doubtless cause many citizens to pay them. as there are few men who are not willing to help the public schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
ENSLEY HAD BIG
 BLAZE LAST NIGHT Warehouse and Livery on Avenue F Badly Damaged WILL COLLECT POLL TAXES Can Be Paid In Ensley Without Com ing to 6irmingham-Personal and
 General News of Interest
 In the Steel City.
WILL COLLECT POLL TAXES

Ensley, January s.-(speeial. )-About 6 o'clock this evening, at the time many employees were leaving their work at the different industries. fire was discovered in the warehouse of the Advance Supply company in the rear of their store on Avenue F between Seventeenth and Eigh- teenth streets. The blaze added to the illumination of the skies caused by the converter at the steel plant and the blast iron furnaces. A large crowd soon gath cred and there was much excitement be- cause the fire was in the heart of the business part of the city.
 The local fire department made a fine run and did excellent work, having the fire under control in about a half hour. At first 1t was feared that the row of business houses on Avenue E and on Eighteenth street would be destroyed. A stable adjoining the warehouse was de- stroyed but a fine horse and buggy that were in the stable were saved by the police.
 The cause of the fire and whether 1t originated in the stable or in the ware house is unknown. The loss is estimated between $S000 to $40O0, said to be fully covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Personal and General.

The Rev. Father Began, missionary priest of Pittsburg, Pa, will preach. at the 10:30 o'clock service Sunday morn ing at St Anthonys church. Father Re gan is a fine speaker and large con gregation is predicted Sunday evening at 730 the Rev. rather r. c. Doyle will begin a series of instructions on the sac rament.
 The many friends of Mrs. J. E. Robbins will regret to learn she is still quite ill at her home on Avenue l.
 J. s. Burford of Marion is the guest of her sister Mrs ". P. Roscoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

The Free Kindergarten executive board will meet with Miss Emily Tyler at Il a. m Monday. The board consists or Mrs. T. l.. Robinson, Mrs A. L Ty- Ter, Mrs J. c. Sproull, Mrs. E. w. Led better, Mrs. Leon Ullman, Mrs. Paul Murphy, Mrs. John B. Knox, Miss Tyler and Miss Brewer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

repairing the city building made a par tial report, but had no definite recom- mendation in the matter. The needs of the building were referred back to this committee with power to act in conjunc- tion with the city engineer.
 The special committee to look into the matter of purchasing or condemning cer- the widening of Greensboro avenue to- ward the Alabama Great Southern rail- road, recommended the purchase of the property from MT. King for $550, he to do his own paving and building of the necessary retaining wall MT. King was ordered paid this amount in cash and notes of the city, $100 cash and the bal pointed to rent the markets reported all rented at the prices designated by the council. An ordinance was passed estab- fishing three additional markets and To- eating them in the south end, the west end and the east end of the city, respect lively. Another ordinance was passed re- ouiring all dogs running at large upon the streets to have muzzles over their mouths. The wide prevalence of hydro phobia among the dogs in town necessi- tated this, as was set out in the pre- amble to the ordinance.
 The city's books seem to indicate that prohibition here has been quite instru- mental in lessenng the number of law breakers. The clerk record reveals the following statistics for 1908, under prohi- bition and 1907 under the dispensary sys- tems: 1907, cases of drunkenness, 207 to- tai for all offenses, SS4; 1908, cases of drunkenness, 73; total of all cases, 434
 A wedding of considerable interest in Tuscaloosa occurred on Wednesday even ing at Coker. The contracting parties were MT. Thomas Dearing Maxwell of this city and Miss Ida Sartain of Coker MT. Maxwell is a brother of Messrs. Fred Luther and Will Maxwell of Maxwell Bros, and member of a family for a great number of years prominent In the towns and county's affairs. He is young business man of wide acquaint- ance and popularity, being also a musician of unusual ability.
 Miss Sartain is a most attractive young woman whose parents are prominent peo- pie in the western portion of the county. Miss Sartain has spent much of her time in Tuscaloosa and also has a large num- Der of friends here. The young people left on the 8:30 o'clock train soon after the ceremony for a wedding trip to New Orleans, Gulfport and other southern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Plumbing Establishment eurgIarized

Plumbing EstabIlshment BurgIarlzed.
 J. M. Lohman, a young white man em- ployed at the steel mill, was arrested this evening on a charge of burglary and grand larceny.
 It seems the store house of the Steel City Plumbing company on Avenue k was burglarized and among other things a boys bicycle was stolen. Officer John Wren went to work on the case and arrested Lohman on the charge. He will be given a hearing before Mayor Sugg Saturday morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
SAN BERNARDINO
office sea e Street
Phones. Home eco. Sunset Main 1sS,
SMITH IS PROMISED AID
BY SAN BERNARDIN0 MEN
Vice President of Aero Club of Cali
fornia Will Be Helped in
Aeroplane Flight

SAN BERNARDINO, Nov. 6.-At a
meeting of the chamber of commerce
last night Arthur T.. Smith, vice pres
ident of the Aero Club of California,
appealed to that body for assistance
in conducting the test of his aeroplane
in this city. Mr.. Smith desires the
chamber of commerce to give it's sup
port in raising money from the mer-
chants, to be used as a bonus fund
and to be returned after the first fight
in the event that the gate receipts are
sufficient. The chamber looked with
favor upon the proposition and ap-
pointed committee to investigate the
matter.
Smith has constructed his aeroplane
already and wishes to equip 1t with a
motor now on the way from the Cur
tiss factory.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
BURIED MAN SAVED
BY FELLOW WORKER
FINGER IS CHOPPED OFF IN
DESPERATE RESCUE WORK
Sim Tinson, Overwhelmed by Cavein
in Arroyo, Owes His Life to
the Labor of Arthur
Gerb

PASADENA, Nov. 6.-Buried under
tons Of gravel and sand late this after
noon while working on what is known
as Throop wash in the Arroyo Seco,
Sim Tlnson, a colored man, owes his
life to a fellow workman, Arthur Gerb
who dug him out after working for
three-quarters of an hour against al
most hopeless odds, cutting off one Of
the fingers of the buried man with the
shovel while frantically endeavoring
to rescue him from suffocation.
The men work for II. M. Klagg, q
contractor, and their duty was to Sc
cure gravel from the dry bed of the
arroyo. This afternoon at o'clock
while shoveling gravel into the wagon
from a ten-foot embankment, the loose
earth caved in, burying Tinson COM
pletely. without losing a moment
Gerb started in to dig his companion
out. Although he faced a task that
looked hopeless he worked increasingly
until he had opened a space which al
lowed the unfortunate man to secure
a breath of air.
Then he tore away vigorously to re-
lleve the weight of sand and gravel
which was pressing heavily on the
mans chest and body. 1t was a full
ee-uuarters of an hour before the
negro, more dead than alive, was
dragged from the cavern by his lone
companion.
Just about this time Contractor
Klagg, who had been in Los Angeles
on business, arrived and carried the
negro in his automobile into North
Pasadena, where DR.. Royal was sum-
moned and rendered assistance. 1t was
then found that one of the negro's
fingers had been completely chopped off
by the shovel In the hands of his
rescuer.
M. II. Klagg, the contractor employ
ing the men, when seen tonight stated
that Tinson was injured internally and
believes it remarkable that he is alive
at all after having been buried under
the great weight of sand and gravel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
MONEY OUTLOOK
LOWERS MARKET
HARDENING OF RATES FOR
LOANS IS NOTICED
INCREASE IN INTEREST ABROAD
CAUSES DISCUSSION
Further Pressure on Pennsylvania in
Connection with Offering of New
Stock at Par Keeps Uneasy
Feeling Alive
fBy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Nov 6.-MisgiVings
over the money outlook were as much
responsible as anything for the down.
ward tendency of prices of stocks to-
day. The feeling over the money sit
uation Is based not so much on the
actual tone of the money market as on
the suspicion of the active measures
necessary .on the part of capitalists to
conserve such ease in money rates as
has been secured thus far.
There has been an actual hardening
of money rates on time in the latter
part of the week and a resumption Of
active demand for loans for the shorter
periods.
The extensive shifting of credits from
one quarter to another, either in this
country or to foreign money markets,
has relaxed the situation more than
once when it tended to become strln-
gent.
A per cent minimum discount rate
both by the Bank of England and by
the Imperial Bank of Germany. caused
renewed discussion. The result of such
a rate would probably cause the dis
lodgment of credits on which the New
York market is relying to carry
through the fall with ease.
The further pressure on Pennsylvania
today in connection with the offering
of new stock at par was a factor in
keeping alive an uneasy feeling over
money market resources. More con-
sideration was given today to the
weeks loss in cash by the banks in
dicated by yesterdays preliminary
estimate.
There were premonitions also that
the loan item of the forthcoming bank
statement would show the effect of the
large receipts of homecoming securities
from foreign markets.
Large Withdrawals of gold from the
Bank of England for shipment to
Egypt emphasized the impression of
the hardening of the worlds money
markets. Stocks had a substantial
recovery on short covering induced by
denials of positive reports that an ad-
vance in the German bank rate on
Monday had been determined on.
The bank statement showed more
than S6,000,00 actual loss of cash, and
the loan expansion served to swell the
deposit liabilities as we'll The surplus
is reduced $S.S7S,S5O by the average of
IS. .042.5S5.
Bonds were Irregular. Total sales, par
value, H,710,000. United States 2's have
declined ", and the 3's common and
the As registered Il per cent on call
during the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL
CORNERSTONE LAID
NEW CHURCH TO BE ERECTED
ON COVER STREET
Silver TroweI and MaIIet Are Used
! by w. e. MeVay in Placing
the Big Rock in
Position
Especial to The Herald.l

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 6.-The cor
aerstone of the new chapel which is
being built by the First Presbyterian
church people of this city. on North
Cover street, was laid this afternoon
The ceremonies which took place on
the lawn in front of the new edifice
were attended by a large number of
church people of all denominations.
Robert Young, president of the
board of trustees of the church organ
ization, presided and gave short re-
sumo of the history of the church, and
DR.. II. A. Newell, who has labored
with the church organization since its
inception, gave 1.-The Historical State
ment," dealing with the history of the
church.
w. f. McVay of Los Angeles placed
the stone in position, using a silver
trowel and mallet, which were pro-
cured especially for this event. The
tools We're presented to him by Robert
Young, acting in behalf of the church
after the ceremony of placing the
stone.
The church choir, consisting of Mes
DANES George L. Eastman and f. A.
McBurney and Messrs. George L. East
man and w. e. Smith sang several
selections. DR.. G. C. Patterson read the
scripture lesson, and DIR. w. II. Fish
burn and DR.. Hugh X. Walker gave
short addresses.
The officials of the church are as
follows: Rev. G. c. Patterson, pastor,
DR.. H. A. Newell, pastor emeritus; Ell
ders-E. ]. Woodham, ]. B. Cham
berlain, Robert Young, Virgil Hart
sock, Charles F. Koehler, Seville Tay-
lor; Trustees-Robert Young. presi-
dent ]. B. Chamberlain, secretary, M.
C. Mason, treasurer, N. E. Woodard,
Edward Winterer, Byron S. Phelps, j.
r. Hubbard, treasurer of the building
fund; Deacons-Herman Alber, N. r.
Woodard, E. J. Woodham, W. r.
Smith, superintendent of the Sunday
school, F. A. McBurney, president of
the Christian Endeavor society, Otto
Kunitz, organist, Mrs. Virgil Hart
sock, president of the Woman's Mis-
siohary society, Mrs. Herman Alber,
president of the Ladies Aid society.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
LONG BEACH WANTS
POLYTECHNIC HIGH
GREAT MASS MEETING HELD
AT HOTEL VIRGINIA
New School and Municipal Play
grounds Endorsed by More Than
1000 Citizens of the Sea-
shore City
Especial to The Herald.1

LONG BEACH, Nov. 6.-The project
of polytechnic high school for Long
Beach and also a municipal play
ground was indorsed last night at a
reception at Hotel Virginia rendered
by the Parent-Teachers' federation to
the school board and public school fac
ulty. All the seats which had been
provided in parlors, ballroom and
lobby were filled, 1t was estimated
that more than 1000 people were
present.
Mrs. Willoughby Rodman of Los
Angeles gave an interesting address
on the subject of Municipal Play
grounds" DIR. Lamb of Los Angeles
also spoke. and Professor Chamber
lain of Los Angeles, secretary of the
Educational association, gave a strong
address on the subject of the need of
a polytechnic high school here. He
received quite an ovation. A number
of musical selections added to the
pleasure of the evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
WOMAN GETS IDEA
CHILD WAS STOLEN
CREATES EXCITEMENT AMONG
PERSONS AT BEACH
Five-Year.old Girl Disappears While
Mother Telephones and Report
of Kidnapping Spreads
Rapidly
Especial to The IIerald.l

OCEAN PARK, Nov. 6.-For about
one hour this morning there was con-
.siderable excitement in the vicinity OF
the Casino on the ocean front, when
a report was circulated that hdnap-
ing had taken place. The 5-year-old
daughter of decidedly nervous woman
disappeared while her mother was in q
local drug store using the telephone,
and when the little ones absence was
discovered a frantic search began, par
ticipated i'm by practically every person
IN the block, including many business
men and tourists.
1t was thought at first that the child
was lost, but the mother, witnesses
say, expressed the belief that her
daughter had been kidnapped, and this
spread rapidly until 1t was almost con-
sidered a reality 1t was later found
that the child had strayed off home,
where she was discovered some time
later.
The mother is a stranger here, hav-
ing been at Ocean Park only few
DAYS. She refused to give her name
to and fro along the beach near the
Casino, peering into corners and stores
in the hope of seeing some trace or
her daughter.
The mother of the girl was accom-
panied by young woman said to be
ner sister, ana DeSlueSe Ine Hllle Blrl
who created the excitement she was
wheeling an infant in a gocart. They
left the daughter placing pennies in a
peanut slot machine in front of a local
confectionery store while they went
across the street to a telephone. The
little girl was nowhere to be seen a
few moments later.
After vain attempts to find the lost
child 1t was suggested by one of the
crowd that she had probably gone
home. At this the mother ran to a
garage. hurriedly hired an automobile
and sped In the direction of her home
In the northern part of the city. Co
ing down side street, the machine
got stuck in the sand and it was
abandoned by the mother, who started
on a run to her home. Her feelings
were doubtless greatly relieved when
she spled the girl and hugged her
tightly in her arms. Later she re-
turned to the city and finished her tel
ephoning.
! According to neighbors, the woman
is separated from her husband and
there was some dispute over the child,
which is taken to account for her
frenzled fear that her daughter had
been kidnapped.