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The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

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fective binding material VIII be prevented.
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The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Rev c D. Bulla, pastor OF the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South. VIII leave
on Wednesday next for Seattle. Wash 10
attend the international Epworth League
Conference. Rev. Mr.. Bulia is slated d
made an address before the convention on
July 8. lie viii be accompanied by his
wife.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Rev William D. Delaney. recently or
dained 10 the Catholic priesthood
preached his first sermon az the late mass
at St Marys Church this morning Rev.
Father Delaney Is an eloquent speaker.
Resident clergy occupied the pulpits al
the other churches
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

TO-mOrFOW-alountaIa Climbing.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

The case OF Harry Davis. a negro. in
dicted for felOniously assaUlting Fleming
Williamson. also a negro, viii be heard IN
the Corporation Court tomorrow, Judge
L. c. Barley presiding. Davis VIII be
represented by Attorney Lewis H
Machen.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

A. Judon Groves funeral win take
place az $50 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
from the residence OF his sen, Isaac s.
Groves. so South Henry street. Rev W.
?. Watson. pastor OF the First Baptist
Church. viii conduct the services, and the
burial VIII be IL Bethel Cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
Washington. NEWS IN BRIEF.

Prof Dodge's youngest child, an ln fant of 10 months, is very i'll with pneumonia. A trained nurse is in at. tendance.
 The man and his wife, who have been working for Prof Dodge, are both i'll in the Danbury hospital.
 William Van Sinderen is very i'll, and two trained nurses are caring for him. W. Turney Odell sold his farm on last Saturday to Gus Anderson. Mrs Foulois has been on the sick list all of last week. The night school re-opens for the winter term in the Gunnery school house on Friday evening f this week at 7.3O. r
 Mss Meta Odell has been visiting friends ill New York and Newark for the past two weeks.
 The "Midummer's Night Dream" was given by the girls at Wykeham Rise on last Saturday night
 Miss Besie Baker returned on Mon. day from weeks visit with friends in New Haven. n~--'~--e~-.. .--
 1. Several couples from here took the Woodbury trolley to Waterbury, last
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15

Wednesday, to see the Man of the Hour" at Poli's.
 The Congregational church choir met with Mrs Powell G. Seeley, last week, and appointed Mrs Fannie Carhart to be their leader.
 MT and Mrs W. A. Watts of New Haven sailed on the Oceanic steamer for Europe. this week.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15

Miss Josie Larkin of Shelton spent a few days last week, with the Misses Hartnett.
 c. B. French has been visiting in Waterbury for several days.
 Warren Stowe was guest of his daughter in Bridgeport, over Sunday.
 The Thursday evening prayer meet. ings are being held at the different homes.in the neighborhood. Last week the meeting was at John Laughlin's
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
Stevenson.
ANDREW L. BURR,

-"- ANDNUV D, DUNN.
 Andrew l.. Burr died on Tuesday noon at his home in Webb district. His age was 67 years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
WANTS FRANCHISE.
Bell Telephone Company Wants new
Decatur Privilege.

Decatur, November 17.-(SpeciaL)--
The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph company is again asking Tor
franchise in New Decatur to do bus1-
ness Several years ago this company
onerated under franchise in New De-
catur. This franchise expired and the
CITY refused to renew it and ordered
the company to take their polls, wire
and other apparatus out of the city. The
company failed to do this and the mat
ter was taken to the courts and the
case has now been in the United States
court for the past six years and a
decision as yet has never been rendered
During this time the Southern Bell
claims to have sold it's property in
New Decatur to the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company of Ala
bama and this company has been con-
Quoting a telephone system in New
Decatur since that time.
1t now seems quite likely that the
city will again give the Bell people a
franchise in New Decatur. The Bell
has been operating under franchise
In Decatur for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
GOODWIN MENTIONED.
Bessemer's City Attorney May Be Can
ddate For Bessemer Judgeship.

Besserner. November 17.-(Special.)-It
Is quietly stated In Bessemer that City
Attorney Gardner Goodwin will be a
candidate for the city 1udgeship. Mr..
Goodwin has made no formal statement
as yet but It is confidently expected
that he will be a candidate.
The first number Of the lyceum course
was presented at the high school tonight.
The entertainment. the Scotch singers,
proved very satisfactory to large audi
ence The popularity of this kind of en-
tertainment was fully demonstrated to-
night. large number of season tick
cts have been sold.
On Sunday. November 81, revival will
begun in the pipe shops schoolhouse by
Rev. Curtis Shugart. assisted by Rev.
M X. Thornton OF Bessemer, and ]. e
Stodghill Of Jonesboro. The public IL
cordially invited to attend.
The Woodmen met tonight at o'clock
for special business.
All members of the Eastern Star are
requested to meet Friday to hear the re-
port of Miss Cordelia White, delegate
to the grand chapter.
Mrs. Harry Grigsby entertained the
Ladies' Card club this afternoon.
J. #. Thompson will speak at Rebis
hall on Friday night at o'clock In ia
vor of the amendment. Mr.. Thompson
is from Bibb county.
Miss Mary Lovett left today for a trir
through the district in the capacity Of
secretary of the Home Mission societies
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
PREACHER PLEADS
HIS OWN DEFENSE
CHARGED WITH FORGERY, AND
WITHOUT LAWYER, MINISTER
ARCHES HIS CASE IN COURT.
GIVEN TWO YEARS.

Russellville, November 17.-tSpecial)
Probably one OF the most unusual
things ever happening in an Alabama
court room occurred today when the
case of Rev. Lancaster, Baptist minis
ter, charged for forging check for
st3 on the Bank of Iuka, Miss. came
up for trial.
Lancaster was prosecuted by nearly
the entire bar of Russe1lvf1le and ne
appeared without a representative.
He presented his own witnesses
asked them questions himself and at
the close of the trial delivered his own
address to the jury in behalf of him
self He was congratulated upon max
ing such a good speech and he said
that this was the first time he had
ever attempted that which he carried
to perfection today.
The defendant was. however, con-
victed and sentenced to a term of two
and a half years in the penitentfary.
Assuring Judge Aston that he was
married and had a wife dependent upon
him for support, and making an earn
est appeal for as light sentence as
the law would allow, Judge ASTON re-
considered and gave him two years IN
the state penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Increase Salary of Pastor.

Decatur, November 17.-(Special.)-
BY a unanimous vote of the member
ship of the Central Baptist church of
New Decatur the salary of the pastor,
the Rev. G. l.. Yates, was raised from
$500 year to $1,000 year. This in
crease was made at the suggestion OF
the deacons of the church and not at
the request of DR.. Yates In fact Dr..
Yates knew nothing of, until he was
SO Informed that the raise had been
made The increase in the salary of
DR.. Yates comes In the nature of a
most deserving, tribute to the work OF
the minister as a pastor and Christ
ian worker. When he took the pas
torate of this church four years ago
the church had but 220 members and
the church was in a disorganized con-
ditton. Today the church is well or
eanized and has a membership of BOO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Trades Council Entertains.

Sheffield, November 17.-(Special THE
Tri-Cities Trades council entertained their
friends last evening at the Sheffield opera
r. B. Cook stated that the object of the
entertainment was to let their friends see
that there is Trades council in Shelf
field The programme consisted of reci-
tation by Mrs. w. r. Rowland of Tuscpm-
bia, a song by M M. Hughes, piano
duet by Miss Mona Moore and Miss An
mabel Slime Of Tuscumbia, vocal duet
by Mrs. Rowland and Mr. Embrey Stults,
a song by Frank German and Sanford
Tuthill, plano solo by Miss Annie Cross
white Of Tuscumbia, a defamation by
Paul Han1in and male quartet-E. c.
Carter. R. B. Cook, Sanford Tuthill and
M. M. Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Sons of Veterans Meet.

The Alabama division of the Sons of
Confederate Veterans was welcomed In
annual reunion by Judge John A. Ell
more of the local camp Wednesday
morning, the sessions being held in tn e
council chamber. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Mr.. Edmonds of the First
Presbyterian church. Tribute was paid
to the old soldier and the eternal con-
fidence and support of the sons guar
anteeed in the address of Judge FL
more.
Col C. r. Bricken of the Second bril-
gade having taken the chair, presented
Rabbi A. G. Moses of Mobile to re-
spond to the address of welcome. Fol-
lowing this DR.. c. J. Owens, command
erin chief of the sons, took the chair
and spoke briefly of the progress of
the organization. Following this came
the introduction of the maids and spon-
sors by John H. Wallace, Jr., reports
and other items of business.
committee was then named to car
nv greetings to the veterans composed
of George w. Duncan, chairman,
Thomas M owen, John II. Valance,
Jr., Clarence J. owens, John A. L.
more. Col. c. r. Bricken and Rabbi
Moses Thanks were extended to the
CITY and people for courtesies, follow
ing which the meeting adjourned.
Commander j. L. Moulton of Mobile
was reelected with the following bril-
xade commanders: First, c. r. Bricken
Second. p. w. Hodges; Third, w. w.
brandon: Fourth, John Fl. Wallace. Jr.
Fifth, c. A. Sorrell.
A resolution was adopted commend
ing the work of the last general re-
rnion at Memphis and indorsing the
progressive decision made there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18

been made of the recl<lessness with which
the driver speeds by vehicles and espe-
cially where ladies are alone. In the in
icdent last night the negro would have
been roughly handled but for the pro-
lection given by the sheriff
Miss Monetta Stribling, pianist and
reader. and Mr. Erin Farley, baritone, of
Birmingham gave a recital in alumnae
auditorium to several hundred persons.
The playing of Miss Stribling showed con-
siderable musical Interpretation and she
was frequently encored. Her readings
and dialect were a distinct feature of the
programme. Mr. Farley was graciously
received, his voice having a peculiar
sweetness that easily captured the audi
ence.
Receipts at the local express show a
falling off of 80 per cent in the receipts
of liquors during this period in November
as compared with the same date in Oc-
tOber.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Preachers Indorse Amendment.

Huntsville. November 17.-(Special)-
Declaring that it Is moral issue of vital
Importance to the best interests of the
state of Alabama, the Pastors union Of
Huntsville has adopted resolutions in
dorsing the movement for the ratification
of the proposed constitutional amend
ment. The resolutions, which are signed
by nearly every preacher in Huntsville
and suburbs. say the adoption Of tho
amendment will insure general public
confidence in the permanency of the pro-
hibtion policy of the state, and will re-
move the liquor question from local poll
tics. I'VE feel assured" the resolutions
say, that constitutional prohibition will
redeem from the liquor business a large
number of men who are otherwise ca
FACILITATED to make good citizens and put
them into respectable, reputable and
profitable business engagements and at
the same time continue to secure to their
families clean and honorable heritage"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Arrested For Selling Liquor.

Huntsville, November 17-(Special)-
Having come to the city to attend the
preliminary hearing of John Clark.
charged with being an accessory IN the
murder of John webb, Dave Clark and
sons, Dave Clark, Jr., and Dink Clark
of Mint Springs, were arrested and lodged
in Jail on charges OF selling liquor A
warrant charging the same offense was
served on John Clark and the father and
three sons are in jail. The double
tragedy near Mint Springs in which Joe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
COL. SANFORD SPEAKS.
Greeted BY Large Crowd at Alexander
City.

Alexander City. November 17.--(Spe-
cial.)-Almost 1000 people heard Col T.
d. Sanford OF Opelika speak at the
courthouse today in favor of the amend
ment. He made fine speech, and MS
audience showed their appreciation by
their enthusiasm and attention through
out the entire time. And from all in
dications a majority were for the
amendment The speaking lasted for
about three hours, at the close of which
a large basket dinner was served by
the ladies of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Charcoal The
Great Absorbent
Absorbs and Removes Stomach and
Intestinal Gases and Makes
the Breath PurA

The able researches Of Dr. Stenhouse,
published about the middle of the last
century, excited considerable interest
in charcoal and its wonderful absorbing
powers. His experiments were directed
to the deodorizing, as well as the alb
sorbing qualities Of charcoal. and he sue
ceeded in proving beyond all question Of
doubt that its properties Of destroying the
offensive odors of putrid vegetable and
animal matter, depended, not alone upon
Its antiseptic power, as had been generally
supposed heretofore. but also on Its quail
ty Of absorbing and oxidizing effluvia or
noxious exhalations from the putrefying
matters.
Many other noted physicians have since
that time investigated this absorbent and
oxidizing action. and one of them, DR..
Hunter, has also published an account of
his experiments, showing the relative
amount Of the various gases taken up by
the different kinds of charcoal.
Both Stenhouse and Hunter experiment
ed with charcoal made from poplar, box
wood, cocoanut shells, willow wood and
various other woods, and they found that
charcoal made from willow wood pos
sessed by far the most power of absorb
ing, deodorizing, oxidizing and destroying
foul gases. 1t may be added here that an
imal CnarcOal, winch ID eHployeu 81 OK
tensively as a decolorizing agent, is very
inferior to wood charcoal as an absor-
bent and deodorant.
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are COM
posed of charcoal made from the finest
willow wood, the very best Of all woods
that can be used for this purpose The ad-
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renders them so palatable that no one
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When they are taken Into the stomach
they do not lie inert and inactive, but
get busy at once in the good work of
absorbing and oxidizing all foul gases, de-
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Their formation of gases, stopping fermen-
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Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are intro
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Call up your druggist over the phone
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
p Successful Revival Meeting.

Tuscumbia, November 17.-(Special.)-
The Rev. j. Q. Hanes, conference evan
gelist, is holding very successful re-
vival meeting at the Methodist church
here, assisted by the pastor the Rev.
Ira r. Hawkins, and the Rev. Mr.. Will
son, recently graduated from Vanderbilt.
There have been large number of con-
versions. ]. B. Wadsworth of Birming-
ham, a 1ayman, arrived yesterday and
will assist with the meeting the balance
of the week. Services are held twice daily
in the church and at noon at the Southern
railway shops
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
CANTRELl GIVEN
3-YEAR SENTENCE
Convicted of Murder Committed Near
RusseIlvlle 16 Years Aeo-Will
Appeal to Supreme Court.

Russellville, November 17.-(Special.)
Isaac Cantrell of Galeville. Tex, was
convicted in the circuit court this aft
ernoon for manslaughter and given
three years in the penitentiary.
cantrell killed man named Parker
in this county 16 years ago and was
indicted for murder in the first de-
gree with his brother, J. H Cantrell.
The defendants brother was cap
tured shortly after the killing and was
acquitted, but Cantrell moved to Tex
as and was not heard from until about
one year ago when he was arrested and
brought back to Alabama for trial.
Cantrell will carry the case to the su-
preme court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
SHERIFF HAD TO
PROTECT SPEEDER
NEGRO cHAUFFEURs RECKLESS
NESS ARoUSES PEOPLE OF MA
RIoN-RAN INTO BUGGY OF TAX
COLLECTOR KING.

Marion, November 17-(Special "A Sc
rious accident was narrowly averted
here last night when negro In charge
of an automobile. being run In connec-
ton with the King hotel. ran into the
buggy of Tax Collector c. e. King near
the hotel on the public square The city
has no laws regulating the running of au-
tomobiles, and since this machine has
been In town numerous complaints have
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Personal and General.

The city council win meet Thursday
evening in regular semi-monthly session.
Matters of Importance will come before
the council and busy session Is prom
ised.
City Attorney T. C. Moore left this
evening for Montgomery, where he has
gone in the interest of the city in the
appeal of the chancellors ruling grant
ing a permanent injunction against the
Greater Birmingham bill.
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Fraser of Jasper
were in the city today visiting their
sister, Mrs. c. r. Fraser on Avenue f.
Mrs Peyton A. Eubanlxs left this morn
ing on a visit to relatives in Montgomery.
Supt NJ R. Baker will address the
teachers association at Adger Friday
evening.
Robert Neill, assistant mine inspector, is
Ill at his home on Forty-first street, Wy
lam.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
ENSLEY CHILD IS
STRUCK BY WAGON
Shelby Hall Crossed Street As
Horses Turned
BOARD OF STEWARDS
WyIam Methodist Church Has Quar-
terIy onference-Personal and
General News of Interest In
Steel City.

Ensley, November 1.-Shelby Hall, the
T-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. }. 5.
Hall, was knocked down and painfully
injured by the hose wagon of the fire
department. while the latter was respond
ing to a call of fire on Avenue and
Twentieth street.
The wagon eurned into the alley to get
close to the fire when the little fellow
crossed the street. He was knocked down
by the horses but fortunately escaped
the wheels of the wagon He was taken
to the office of DR.. w. Fl. Wynne, who
attended to his injuries and had him con-
veyed home. At late hour he was rest
ing nicely. No bones were broken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Prominent Woman Passes Away.

Huntsville, November 17.-(Special)-
late Henry Delp, and daughter Of the
late James Fl. Ware, one Of the pioneer
citizens of this section, died Tuesday,
aged 50 years. Her surviving children are
Mrs George f. Boyd Of Birmingham.
James w. Delp and Mrs. 4. G. Landers
Of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18

Clark and John Webb killed each other.
has set the two families to exposing
each other and already the revenue men
have destroyed three Illicit distilleries that
were located In the immediate neighbor-
hood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18
Price Speaks at Union Springs.

Union Springs, November 1S-(Special.)-
One of the largest crowds that has yet as
sernbled in the courthouse here during
the present campaign was the one of last
night to hear Kyle B. Price In favor of
the amendment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-18

Don't fail to see our $4,000
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critical. These Suits will never
fail in their mission. Great big
value get one.
Marley & Bauman Clio. Co.
1910 Third Ave.