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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
HOUSE WAS FIRED
IN MANY PLACES
NEGRO WOMAN WILL BE TRIED
THIS MORNING ON CHARGE OF
ARSoN-OvER WHOLE BLOCK
ENDANGERED.

The trial of Corinne Walker, the negro
woman charged with arson in connection
with the firing of the roomipg house run
by Dora West, white, on Avenue B be-
tween Twenty-third and Twenty fourth
streets, last Wednesday morning, will
come up before Judge Feagin at Ii O'Clock,
this morning.
The case Is an interesting one and will
probably be hard fought. The house was
fired in no less than % different places
and 1t was discovered in just the nick
of time by Policemen Koran and Buck
alew. Had the fire gained any great
Roadway 1t would have meant the total
destruction of the entire square, which
is built .up with negro cabins, and would
probably have spread to the adjoining
squares, which are similarly built up.
Evidence against the woman is very
strong according to the officers and fire.
men. The house is a one-story cottage,
one room of which was occupied by the
servant, this being on an ell in the rear.
The officers and two men broke into the
house and just as they did SO the wom-
an came rushing out of her room and
fell, APPARENTLY in faint. to the floor.
The West woman, it is said, left town
a few days before the fire and also took
out insurance on her furniture q short
while ago The heavy furniture in the
house is very handsome, but at the-time
of the fire 1t is said that beyond the
cover on the beds, the portiers and few
dishes In the dining room, there was
practically nothing of the usual house
hold requirements.
In one room fire broke out in dresser
drawer and in washstand drawer, both
drawers being shut; in a closet, to which
the door was closed while the mattress
on a brass bed burned up. The same
thing occurred in room across the hall,
while a couch was also set on fire in this
room. In another room fire broke out in
six different Places the bed in this room
also being set on fire. The piano, a
small couch-chair, a closet. the portiers.
and the corner behind the piano were
fired in another room, while every other
room except the servants room had been
fired in the same manner. Even the
portiers in the front hall and different
spots along the hallway had been
touched Off
Paper and kerosene had been used to
start the fires, the odor of kerosene be-
ing exceptionally strong at the time of
the fire. When the firemen, arrived the
house was full of dense smoke. while two
or three places were burning. AS fast
as one blaze was extinguished fire would
break out In another piece of furniture,
and the f1remen were kept on the jump
for an hour putting out the blazes.
A feature of the fire was that no two
of the places burned toward each other,
and the house is dotted with charred
spots.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
FIFTEEN NEGROES
DO CLUB LOCKSTEP
PAY QUARTER FOR Membership
CARD BUT 1T ENTITIES THEM
TO STATED AMOUNT OF BEER
OR WHISKY.

Fifteen members of a negro social and
literary club did the social club lockstep
to the city jail late Saturday night as
the result Of a prohibition raid by
number of Chief Bodel1er's plainclothes
and softfooted men.
The club was located near the corner
of Second. avenue and Sixteenth street,
but is said to have been lacking in one
great particular, in not having any lock-
ers. The spirit of literary advancement
was rapidly spreading through the sys-
terms of the members, however, and the
officers after a close inspection of the
spirit advised the dusky club-members
that Judge Feagin wanted to see them
Monday morning.
Fore Gawd. white folks, L Jest paid
Is cents fur my card en- amt had no time
fur ter drink anything" said one negro.
who afterwards admitted that this %
cents membership card entitled him To
two bottles of beer or a half pint OF
whisky.
1t required half a dozen officers to raid
the place, Sergeant Shirley and Police
men Burge. DeRamus. Jones, Gray and
Cornett making it. A less number of
men. it is said, could have hardly made
1t successfully.
PoCkETBOOK MISSING,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
DOBBS MENTIONED
< FOR PRESIDENCY
COMMISSION TO REPORT ON MAN
FOR HEAD OF METHODIST COL.
LEGE FOR YOUNG WOMEN AT
MONTGOMERY.

Within the next few weeks the commits
sion which has in charge the nomination
of president for the Woman's college to
be established by the Methodist church at
Montgomery will make report. The
choice of this committee will no doubt
be accepted by the commission of which
the Rev. A. ]. Lamar of Nashville is
chairman.
Among the most prominently mentioned
for the position Is the Rev. DR.. Hoyt M
Dobbs of Birmingham, pastor of the Five
Points church. His executive ability and
thorough edncation places him high among
the eligibles, but there are a number of
other probabilities, such as DR.. Andrew
Sledd, president of the Florida university;
the Rev. Frank Seay, pastor at Union
town; the Rev Henry Trawick of Mont
gomery, and the Rev. H. c. Howard one
of the prominent presiding elders of the
state.
There has been some talk of opening the
college at Tuskegee In the buildings of
the old Alabama Conference Female col
lege, and holding the school there until
the buildings to be erected at Montgomery
can be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
LIGHT BOOZE
Do You Drink X?

A minister's wife had quite a tussle
with coffee and her experience Is interest,"
ing. She says:
During the two years OF my training
as nurse, while on night duty became
addicted to coffee drinking. Between mid
night and in the morning. when the
patients were asleep, there was little to
do except make the rounds, and it was
quite natural that should want good,
hot cup Of coffee about that time. It
stimulated me and / could keep awake
better.
After three or four years OF coffee
drinking ] became a nervous wreck and
thought that simply could not live with
out my coffee. All this time I was sub
jeet to frequent bilious attacks, some
times so severe as to keep me In bed for
several days.
After being married, husband begged
me to leave off coffee for he feared that
1t had already hurt me almost beyond
repair, so l resolved to make an effort to
release myself from the hurtful habit
II began taking Postum and for few
days felt the languid, tired feeling from
the lack of the stimulant, but l liked the
taste of Postum. and that answered for
the breakfast beverage all right
FINALLY l began to feel clearer headed
and had steadier nerves After a years
use of Postum I now feel like a new
wonan-have not had any bilious at
tacks since / left off coffee"
There's a Reason Read The Road
to MELVILLE" in plSgs.
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. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
WOMAN'S MISSION SOCIETY
MEETS AT ALBERTVILLE

The twelfth annual session of the Wom-
ans Home Mission society of the North
Alabama conference will be held at AL
bertville May 25-2S, and well known ladies
of Birmingham will take prominent
part in the proceedings. The conference
officers of the society are as follows:
Mrs. Morgan Smith, president; Mrs.
W. K. Simpson. first vice president; Mrs.
w. M. Mccarthy, second vice president;
Mrs. Margaret Lusk Farrow, third vice
president; Mrs. Alice Johnson. CORE
spending secretary; Mrs Z. J. Salter, re-
cording secretary; Mrs F. W. Crane,
treasurer.
The programme for the four days, as
submitted by the corresponding secretary.
is as follows:
May 25 8 D. m:
Voluntary-Choir.
Hymn-"Coronation' congregation.
Scripture Lesson-The Rev. w. X. Simp-
son.
Music.
Addresses of welcome.
Response.
Address.
Announcements
Conference soeial-Greeting of delegates
and visitors
Wednesday, May rs. 9 a. M:
Devotional-Mrs. Morgan Smith.
Organization.
Roll call conference officers, superin-
tendents of departments and district sec
retarles
Enrolment of delegates.
Presidents Message-Mrs. J. Morgan
Smith.
Announcement of committees.
Reports of following officers: Conference
secretary, Mrs. Alice Johnson: recording
secretary, Mrs. y. j. Salter; conference
treasurer Mrs. F. N. CRANE: auditor Mr..
]. B. Simpson. District secretaries: Re-
port Of Birmingham City Mission board,
Mrs. j. B. Simpson; The Wesley House,
Miss Hettie Phillips; Jail work, Mrs.
George Davis.
Noontide prayer service by Mrs. Hettle
Phillips.
Recess
Wednesday Afternoon, 2 O'Clock: 0
Devotional-Psalm 1903 In concert.
Vocal solo.
Minutes of morning session.
Reports of superintendent of Depart
ments: First vice president, Mrs. w. K
Simpson; address, "The parsonage AS
Viewed By a Pastor; second vice pres
ident, Mrs. w M. Mccarthy, Helpful
Talk on Tithing";;' Mrs. Frank Crane
third vice president, Report and Talk
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
LODOR REPORTS
HIMSELF ROBBED
HELD UP BY TWO WHITE MEN AT
CORNER OF AVENUE 3 AND
TWENTIETH sTREET-RELlEV
OF $22.

P. Lodor was held up about o'clock
yesterday morning at the corner of Ave
nue. and Twentieth street by two men
and robbed of $22 and his front door
key. Lodor resides on Avenue not far
from the scene Of the hold-up.
The robbers were well-appearing white
men and Lodor will be able to identity
them. According to his report of the af-
fair he had just reached tho corner when
the two men approached him. He thought
nothing Of the matter until the two men
suddenly pounced upon him and demand
ed his money. He resisted and quite a
scuffle followed.
Walter Drake. whose home is but a
few feet from the scene, heard the scuf-
fling and securing a gun stepped out upon
his front steps He saw the three men
scuffling and decided It was simply a,
friendly tusse and returned into his
house. He will also be able to identify
the men.
The boldness of the affair shows the
cool nerve Of the hfghwaymen It took
place directly under an arc light and at
a corner which people are passing all
night long.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
Y.M.C.A. PLANNING
GREAT BANQUET
CAPTAIN HoBSON AND OTHER
MEN WILL RESPOND TO ToASTS
NEXT FRIDAY NlGHT-THREE
HUNDRED TO ATTEND.

The Young Mems Christian association
is making great preparations for the
membership banquet and annual meet
ing to be held Friday night of this
week.
Every effort will be expended to make
this the most attractive and enjoyable
affair ever given by the association, and
it will rival any ever held in Birming
ham.
Besides the address to be made by
Richmond Pearson Hobson, several prom-
inent citizens will make responses to
toasts, and the night will be given up
to a round of good things.
The Invitations are out, those on the
list including the new members who were
added under the recent campaign, and
the old members who secured them. There
will be something like 800 around the
board which will be spread in the main
gymnasium
A limited number of seats will be sold
to the membership which does not come
in under the membership campaign, bat
the arrangements for place cards will
be closed Wednesday night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
WEST END HAS LET
THREE CONTRACTS
Public Buildings vii Sc
Erected At Once
COST OF THEM is $4,000
School House, Public Library and Com
blnaton City Hall and Fire Head
quarters VIII Constitute Fine
Group of Buildings.
COST OF THEM is $4,000

Contracts have been let for the con-
struction of three new buildings by the
town of West End. One of the build
ings will be a sch DOL. another the Car
negie library and the third will be
used as a city hall and fire department
headquarters.
Adams & Chamblee were the sue
cessful bidders. their bid being some
$4,000 below that of the next lowest.
The contract price for all three build
ings was $50, 500. Work will be started
at the earliest possible moment, while
tho contract calls for the completion
of the three buildings by October 1.
The buildings when completed will
form as handsome an array OF public
edifces as can be found In any small
town in the country. West End al
ing located at the corner of Cotton
avenue and Elyton street. The new
school will be built as an annex and
will face Cotton avenue. 1t will be
modern in every respect feature be-
ing the installation of a scientific VEN
tilation system, while the general lines
of construction will be very artistic.
Another half block of property at the
corner of Elyton street and Tuscaloosa
avenue has been purchased to be used
as site for the library and city hall
buildings. The library will be located
on sthe corner while the city hall will
face Elyton street This property ad-
toins that oeo1lnied by the school build
ings and gives the town almost half
q square of the most valuable property
in the corporate limits. Plans for the
library call for the construction of
beautiful building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
CAPITAL CASES
HEARD THIS WEEK
REYNOLDS WILL BE CALLED FOR
KILLING MCLEAN AND BES-
SEMER BOY MUST ANSWER FOR
DEATH OF FATHER.

In the first division of the criminal court
a capital docket is set for trial this week.
Judge s. L. Weaver will preside, this be-
ing his regular week in the first division.
There are II cases set on the docket
for the week, most of these being cases
of minor interest. However, the cases OF
former Police OFFICER w. P. Reynolds and
Powell Ernest are set for hearing. Rey-
nolds is charged with having shot and
killed John Mclean, Jr., South Twen-
tieth street furniture merchant, several
weeks ago. Powell Ernest is Bessemer
youth. charged with having murdered his
father by shooting him.
Both of the cases mentioned are of
great interest throughout the county.
Reynolds shot Mclean, 1t is stated, be-
cause of the alleged circulation of a
statement, said to have been made by
Mclean, that Reynolds was ''scab and
an ex-convict." The Ernest youth is said
to have shot his father after the parent
had whipped him severely
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on Importance of Organized Young Peo-
pie and Brigade Work.
Superintendent of Prisons and Jail
Work-Mrs. G. Davis.
Report of superintendent of Press and
Literature-Mrs. C. A. Marshall How
to Use the Press, Told By Those Who
Use It."
Recess.
Wednesday Evening. 8 O'Clock:
Solo or Anthem-Choir.
Addresses-"The Call of the CITY," Mrs.
w G. Moody; THE Call of the coun-
try" Rev. V. o. Hawkins;
song-"Harb, the Voice of Jesus Call
ing"
Address, eaconess Merriment and
searritt Training School," Mrs. Hettie
Phillips deaconess.
Benedicton.
Thursday Morning. O'Clock:
Devotions-Mrs. NJ. A. Stovall.
Song.
Roll call; minutes of last session.
Reports of Auxiliaries. Discussion,
Reports of committees.
Noontide Service-Mrs. u. b. Slater
Recess.
Thursday Afternoon, O'Clock:
DeVotions
Reports of auxiliaries.
"Discussion: Helpful Things Done BY
Auxiliaries"; Methods of Work of Ideal
Auxiliary Officers
President, Mrs c. D. williamson; first
vice president, Mrs. W. K. Simpson; Sec
ond vice president, Huntsville delegate;
third vice president, Miss Mary Lovett;
treasurer Mrs. Frank Crane; recording
secretary, Miss Mamie Moore; corre-
spopding secretary. Mrs. L. w. Bradford
agent of Our Home, Mrs M. s. Melgs.
Benedicton.
Thursday Evening, O'Clock:
Devotional.
observation-disclosures from Albertville
brigade
Recitation Eleventh Avenue brigade
Solo-Delegate from Highland Young
People.
northumberland from Trinity bri-
gade.
Home Mission Work Gllustrated)-Mr
Henry McCarty.
Solo-Mrs. Morgan Smith.
Benediction.
Friday Morning O'Clock:
Devotional-Mrs. w. G. Moody.
Roll call and minutes
Unfinished business.
Report of nominating committee.
Election Of officers.
Report of committee on invitation. =
Report of committee on courtesies.
Prayer
Final adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
FINE START MADE
BY THROUGH TRAIN
SOUTHERN OFFICIALS AND GOOD
CROWD OF PASSENGERS MAKE
FIRST "TRIP ON BIRMINGHAM
SPECIAL TO NEW YORK.

The birmingham Special over the
Southern railway for New York left
yesterday morning at $50 o'clock on
time, carrying aboard besides a number
of Southern railway officials. includ-
ing Passenger Traffic Manager 8. H.
Hardwick and Assistant Passenger
Agent Meeks, a good number of pas
sengers, among them several prominent
men of Birmingham. The train reached
Atlanta and Charlotte promptly on
time.
The inauguration of the "Birming
ham Special marks a new era in local
railroad circles. 1t will afford the very
best equipment now being used in rail
way service in the United States and
will maintain a fast through schedule
of SoM hours between Birmingham and
New York.
The train which left yesterday morn
ing was made up of four indestructible
steel coaches, the first ever used in the
south, one combination baggage and
day coach, day coach, a Pullman and
a dining car. Arrangements were made
TO serve luHCucOn Ou llle olhOA pSLWOSh
Birmingham and Atlanta.
While the new service was inau-
gurated yesterday it will really become
effective today inasmuch as the first
train from New York, which is to be
known as the New York Special" will
arrive in Birmingham this afternoon
at 4 O'Clock. The train leaving Bir-
mingham will be known as No. 20 and
on its return trip as No. 80.
Owing to the fast time, the through
service, the convenient hour of arrival
and departure and the fine equipment,
the birmingham Special" will no doubt
prove one of the most popular trains
running out of Birming CHAM.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
Euterpean Club Concert.

The annual concert oFthe Euterpean
on the night of May 81 in the school
auditorium. The first part of the pro-
gramme for this year includes the
blue Danube" waltz, the "Tannhauser
March" and Voices of the Wood" ar
ranged from Rubenstein's Melody in
F." The second part consists of a cam
tata, 1.-THE Kings Daughter" in which
Mrs. Harriette Wiswell O'Neill, Mr..
Glen O. Friermood and Madame Harie
Kern Mullen will take part as soloists.
This will be Mrs. O'Neflrs last concert
appearance in Birmingham before her
departure for Europe.
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At the Majestic,

tough one the first two days and tho
effective today, when this theatre inau-
gurates high-class exclusive motion pic
lures, illustrated songs and vaudeville for
10 cents during the summer. There is a
matinee daily at o'clock and continuous
vaudeville and pictures from to 10
o'clock at night. The Majestic is de-
lightfl1lv cooled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
PoCkETBOOk MISSING,
Charles J. Wallace Loses $50 and Rail-
road Ticket on Incofping Train.

Charles ]. Wallace, who is on his way
from the Philippines to his home in At
lanta, either lost or had his pocketbook
stolen on an Illinois Central railroad train
Saturday. The pocketbook contained $50
in cash and q ticket from San Francisco
to Atlanta.
According to his account of the disap-
pearance Of the pocketbook, he had it in
his coat. He hung his coat up In the
car and a short while afterwards dis
covered that the pocketbook was miss
ing.
Wallace's home is at the corner of East
and Either streets, Atlanta. He reported
the matter to the Birmingham authori-
ties, who are making an effort to locate
the missing pooketbook.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
DR.. JOHN W. stage
DELIVERS SERMON

Florence, May Especial DIR, John
w. Stage of Birmingham preached the
baccalaureate sermon for the Florence
University for Women this morning from
the text: ''Ye Are the Light of the
World"
The text was treated in a new way
and the discourse was brilliant and log
ical and an inspiration to the students.
The trustees occupied seats on the plat
form.
An excellent musical programme was
rendered. DR.. Stage preached at tho
Presbyterian church this evening to an
other large congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Friends of the family are requested to
attend the funeral of Capt. John c. Hem
lev. to be held from the residence, 901
South Nineteenth street, Monday morning
tat 10 pollock, interment at Oak Hill ceme-
Wery. The following have been requested
No act as pallbearers: w. P. G. Hard
ing, r. o. Smith, James Going, George
b. Morrow. r. P. O'Brien, w. B. Leedy,
ZR f. Manly and James A. Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
Rain Saves Walthour,

Paris, May 16.-Rain today stopped the
bicycle race between Bobby Walthour.
the American rider, and dArragon, the
Frenchman. The distance was 80 kilo-
meters (about 1874 miles). and d'Arragon
was leading at the end of % kilometers,
when the heavy rain necessitated q post
ponement.
Major Taylor, also an American
rider, defeated the French champion,
Dupre, in a special match.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
Marshall Gets Draw.

New York, May 16.-Frank J. Marshall
of New York today managed to stem
the tide of defeat that has been running
against him in his chess match of eight
games up with Jose r. Capablanca, the
Cuban expert. by drawing the foreigner
after 81 moves. The score now stands:
Capablanca Z, Marshall l, drawn s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Cant. John C. Henlev.

Funeral services over the remains of
Capt John G. Henley will be held at 10
o'clock this morning at the residence ON
Avenue 1. The Rev. DR.. John w. Stage
will officiate, and interment will be in Oak
Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17
Frances Louise Kennedy.

Frances Louise Kennedy, the 14-months-
old daughter of e. ]. Kennedy, died at
the family home tonight at $3.50 o'clock.
The funeral will be conducted from the
residence Monday afternoon at o'clock.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 16.--Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Local show
ers Monday and probably Tuesday; light
variable winds. mostly south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-17

Craps Game Raided.-Deputy Sheriffs
Chew and Kennedy raided a negro craps
game Sunday morning in a house in
Sixth alley between Sixteenth and
Seventeenth streets. Six negroes were
arrested and placed in the county Jail
on charges of Sunday gaming.