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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
X. F. Kerr Dies Suddenly
 Of HeaYf Failure Al Home

solved only with the death of the senior member.
 Mr. Kerr was elected a member of the board of aldermen from the Third ward in 1s97 He was reelected in 1899 and his term of four years expired in 19Os During his last term he was chairman of the finance committee and a member of the judiciary committee.
 MT. Kerr, August 6, 1884. married Miss Belle F. Fitzgerald of Washington, D. c. He Twas a devout member of the Christian church. He was past master of Myles J. Greenlodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and was member of the Commercial club. He was secre- tary and treasurer of the Fountain Heights Land company, which developed the Fountain Heights residence section, where the deceased lived.
 MT. Kerr was recently in the local pub lie eye as the attorney who defended Asa L. Hoyts nomination as Third ward alderman against the contest of A. A. Gambill.
 The funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
PERILOUS RIDE ON RUNAWAY HORSE

While N. H. Harris was unhitching his horse from a buggy near the Sloss fur mace yesterday afternoon the animal sud denly became frightened and ran away with the harness on him. MT. Harris was just in the act of loosing the harness saddle, and when the horse jumped his feet became entangled in the loose har- ness. He had presence of mind enough to cling to the harness saddle, and with his feet barely escaping the ground was car ried for nearly half mile before the ami nal slackened his speed.
 His arms and legs were badly bruised, while it is feared that he also sustained internal injuries. He was able to climb onto the horses back and rode him to his home in Avondale. He became very sick shortly after his arrival there and soon lapsed into unconscio1sness. Doctors were hastily summoned and early last night they succeeded in restoring him to consciousness. Unless there are in- ternal injuries 1t is believed that he will be able to get about within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
SHOOTING AFFAIR
 IN RESTAURANT

The Chinese restaurant on Second ave- nue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets was the scene of much excitement last night shortly before Il o'clock when Casimus Welch shot at and slightly wounded @ man named Davis.
 The trouble between Welch and Davis seems to have grown out of controversy about something one of them said to the lady cashier in the restaurant This re- suited in fist fight during which Welch drew small derringer from his pocket and fired on Davis.
 The bullet just barely grazed Davis stomach without cutting the skin.
 Two police officers standing in front of the Jefferson theatre heard the shot and ran to the scene. Welch surrendered without resistance and was locked up in the city jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Davis was released on a $25 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
ED FLYNN NAMED
 MINE INSPECTOR

Gov. B. B. Conner yesterday afternoon announced the appointment of Edward Flynn to the position of chief mine in spector of the state, to succeed J. M Gray, resigned.
 MT. Flynn is practical miner. having begun his career in digging coal. For a long time he was president of District No. 20, United Mine Workers of Amer ica.
 Two years ago he was made assist ant to the chief mine inspector and ren- dered valiant service in that position. He was born in Tracy City. Tenn. April 9, 1874. and has resided in Birmingham for IA years.
 Mr Gray resigned to accept the su- perintendency of the mines of the Elm pire Coal company in Walker county. His term as chief inspector would have ex- pired in May and MT. Flynn had al- ready made application for the appoint ment as his successor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Robert H. Kerr, a prominent attorney and formerly an alderman of Birming- ham, died suddenly last night about 10 o'clock at his residence. 1142 North Twelfth street.
 In the afternoon MT. Kerr complained and retired early last night. His death came suddenly, the physicians. Dr. R. H. Hamrick and Dr. O. Whitfield, arriving too late to render any assistance.
 Dr. HamrcS believes that MT. Kerr died as result of heart disease.
 For a. number of years Mr. Kerr has been prominent in Birmingham. He was born in Washington county. Illinois, Feb ruary 14, 1858 and attended the National Normal University of Lebanon, O., from which he was graduated in 1882. In 1884 he was graduated in law at the Union college of law in Chicago. In the spring of 1887 he moved to Birmingham and in 1889 formed partnership with w. F. Dickinson which lasted for several years. In 1894 he formed a partnership with L. J. Haley a representative in the present legislature, under the firm name of Kerr & Haley and this partnership was dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
POLL TAXES SHOW
 HEAVY DECREASE

The county tax collectors office was busy place throughout yesterday, but 1t is believed that the final report on the poll tax collections will show decided decrease as compared with the receipts of last year.
 Up until the last week before the poll tax books were to have been closed there was practically nothing doing, and during even the last days the rush was not what it was expected to be. Yesterday the tax collector was quite busy, but at o'clock only about 6700 citizens had qualified themselves at the courthouse. Poll tax receipts are being issued at Ensley, but no report has been received on the re- ceipts there, so it was not possible to as certain the total receipts for the county yesterday.
 The office of the tax collector was open yesterday evening until nearly o'clock in order that every citizen might have an opportunity to qualify himself, but it is not believed that the voting list will reach 10000 this year.
 The negligence may be due to the fact that the present year promises no cleo tions of importance unless some question is brought up in special election. From the present outlook the voter will have but little incentive to qualify to exercise right of the ballot, but the year may bring surprises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
GROUND HOG COMES TO-DAY
 7ODECIDE ON WEA7HER

shadow it means that the chilling winds have done their worst.
 MT. Lehman was in doubt last night as to whether or not the little dumb weather prognosticator would see his shadow this morning. He leans to the opinion, how ever, that he will not, as all indications point to increased cloudy weather. It is learned from a reliable source that the lit- tie earth pig did not sleep last night ow- ing to the fact that he believed like MT Lehman, that there would be no sun this morning. and he lay chuckling all night over the thought that the morrow would mean the vacation of his subterranean domicile.
 If the sun fails to shine this morning we may say, Good morning. Miss Spring." otherwise it must be the same greeting to old winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Today is ground hog day, the day that is supposed to mark the turning point between winter and spring. Sunshine and shadow and the little ground hog will fig ure this morning with great prominence, and it is left to the earth pig to decide whether spring begins or winter stays longer.
 It is understood, although not officially stated, that local weather observer, w. E. Lehman, has procured very intelligent and reliable looking animal to pass on the weather for the coming six weeks, and definitely decide whether we shall have an early or late spring.
 If the ground hog comes eut today and sees his shadow he will crawl back into his hole, warm his toes, curl up and go to sleep and remain for six weeks longer. Should he, to the contrary, not see his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Troons Arrive From Cuba.

Tampa, Fla, February 1.-Two squad rons of the Fifteenth United States cav airy, S5 men and IF head of army horses and mules, under command of Captain McNamee, arrived on the transport Pro- gresso today, after very stormy passage from Havana. These troops have been stationed at Cienfuegos for over two years and are en route to Fort Sheridan. The Progresso encountered a southwest gale after passing Drytortuagas and grave fears were entertained for the transport s safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
SPECIAL MEETING
 COMMERCIAL CLUB

The special session of the Commer- cial club called by President Raul to consider resolutions on the merger of the Tennessee company with the United States Steel corporation will be held to- morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock and at that time the club will also begin active preparations for the reception of Presi- dent-eect Taft.
 Informal notice was received yesterday that the new President will pass through February 13 but the club expects defin- ite word of the time and length of stay by tomorrow. Only ten days will remain for the arrangements and 1t will take hustling to do 1t in good style. Birming- ham will endeavbr to put it over Mt lauta on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

proper solution. With such a com mission the legislature can appropriate funds with the assurance that they will be handled effectively.
 Since the good roads movement be- gan a few years ago the sentiment over the state has developed wonder fully, and I have no doubt of the ulti- mate success. However, the people need more education on the question and the campaign committee of the state asso- citation will do considerable work be- tween this and the next election and converting of the next legislature.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Medical Society -Presidel
New Trial Is Granted.

Washington, February 1.-The supreme court of the United States today granted a new trial to Gordon Crawford, agent in Washington for the Postal Device and Lock company, who, with Machen, Lo- renz and others, was sentenced to prison by the courts of the District of Columbia on a charge of defrauding the govern ment in 19O2 in connection with the ir- regularities of the postoffice department. Crawford appealed to the supreme court on the ground that he did not have fair trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court as follows:
 Jack l.. Buttram of Borden Springs to Mrs. Victoria Punion.
 Ike Keller of Gadsden to Miss Min nie Goodman.
 H. W. Right of Woodlawn to Mrs. Matte Huff.
 John D. Taylor of North Birming- ham to Miss Eula Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

was destroyed 40 years ago so shall it be with the saloon. Money was back of both, but money is not all powerful. Within five years there will not be single saloon in all this beautiful south land of ours, and within 25 years there will not be a saloon in the United States"
 Conner Indorses Prohibition.
 Governor Comers speech was an in- dorsement of prohibition, discussion of the educational and other legislation and a defense of prohibition in Ala bama. He asked the question, Why can't we go faster?" and used Pilxe's Peak as an example of the difficulties in climbing heights. Let me assure you that when you get to the top the white mans task, to be his brothers keeper, is on before you"
 The governor attributed the victory for prohibition in Alabama to the stand of Jefferson county, and Alabama. George Estes told of that victory. He said that prohibition prohibits in Bir- mingham, and made an interesting talk.
 pr. Cunningham Talks.
 Dr. R. M. Cunningham said. AS understand it your work is education. You get everything, the language you speak and the knowledge you think from education, and it is your duty to instruct the people concerning the truths of the effects of alcohol and the errors they make in it's use. This is a stupendous question, greater than the tariff, or war or any economic ques- ton. It Is even greater, governor. than the regulation of railroads, because it touches the minds and morals of every man in the country" The remainder Of pr. Cunninghams address was a scien- tihc handling of the effects of whisky and it's results in causing more dis eases of every type than any other one thing.
 All the meetings are open to the pub lic and the conference will continue until Thursday when the state conven tion begins. The feature of todays programme is the address by the Rev H. H. McNeill, D. D., of Mobile. Here is the programme for today:
 Programme for Today.
 Tuesday morning, the Rev. F. E. Folk. D. D., of Nashville, presiding.
 a. m.. devotional service, J. B. Rich ards of Atlanta.
 915 a. m., reports of states O0 minutes each), Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Ken lucky, Louisiana, North Carolina. 1915 a. m., The Anti-Saloo> League Sunday; What It Is," the Rev. Ed J Richardson, Falls Church, Va.
 10:45 a. m., discussion. 11:15 a. m, "The Pulpit Presentation of Our Work" the Rev. w. R. Lambert, New Orleans.
 11:45 a. m., discussion.
 12:15 p. m., announcement of commit tees and adjournment.
 Afternoon.
 Afternoon, invocation.
 2:SO D. m. reports from states d0 min utes each) Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama.
 D. m, 'The League and the Sunday School" the Rev R. L. Davis, Warren Plains, N. c.
 3:3O D. m., discussion.
 3:45 D. m., '"The League Office It's Man agement," the Rev. J. w. West, Louis vile
 4:15 D. m., discussion.
 4:9O p. m., adjournment.
 Night.
 7:3O D. m service of song, Jefferson County Sunday School Chorus.
 D. m, the Rev H. H. McNeill, D. D., Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 1.-Forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy and warm CT Tuesday. possibly showers at night in south portion; Wednesday partly cloudy; light northeast winds.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy and warm CT Tuesday; possibly showers in south portion; Wednesday partly cloudy; light northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
CITY ITEMS.

Music for Bryan.-The music at the Bryan meeting Sunday afternoon was effectively rendered by a male quartet consisting of Arthur Thomas, John Thomas, G. H. Grain and W. H. Davis
 Goes to Evergreen.-The Rev. S. O. Y. Ray. for seven years superintendent Of missions for the Baptists of the Bir- lningham district, has resigned to take charge of the orphange at Evergreen.
 Horse Thief,s Visit.-Some one broke into the stable of the Broyles Cooper Furniture company in the rear Of thelr store on Second avenue Sunday night and made away with fine horse. The matter was reported to the police and sehriffs departments.
 Plumbing Inspeetions-General Book keeper David Stanton of the city or Birmingham has made a report for the sanitary department of the city, show ing that in January 229 plumbing in spections were made, the fees of the department, from all sources, amount ing to SAP.
 Denies the RumOr.-On account or an error in a business report the rumor got abroad to the effect that Ben Key holds would retire from the firm or Yeatman-R -Reyno olds Haberdashery com pany Mr. Reynolds stated yesterday that while the rumor got abroad, thNe is no truth in it.
 Nesbitt to Montgomery.-W. D. Nes- bitt. railroad commissioner, left yes terday morning for Montgomery to at tend the regular monthly meeting or the commission. MT. Nesbitt, before leaving, stated that there was not a single case before the commission, and he anticipated following the Birming- ham delegation to Mobile yesterday afternoon.
 Rev. Boswell to Lecture.-The Rev Ira M. Boswell of Knoxville, Tenn, will lecture at the First Christian church, Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street, Thursday, February 4, at o'clock p. m. his subject being "Recollections of a Red Headed Man" MT. Boswell Is man of reputation and is considered fluent talker.
 Medical Society Quarters.-President Dr. ]. D. Heacock of the Jefferson County Medical society yesterday signed the lease for quarters for the society in the new Chamber of Commerce building. A large space was secured, and will be used for general reading and gathering place by the physicians It will be handsomely furnished, sec retary's office will be arranged, and the society will have the use of the audi torium at all times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

the prediction tonight that as slavery was destroyed 40 years ago so shall it be with the saloon. Money was back of both, but money is not all powerful Within five years there will not be a single saloon in all this beautiful south land of ours, and within 25 years there will not be a saloon in the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Dr. Folk Gives It to Patterson and Praises Conner for
 His Attitude
SAYS LIQU0R'S FATE WILL
 BE THE SAME AS SLAVERY
Governor Conner in Speech Last Night Attributed Prohibition in Ala bama To the Stand Taken By
 Jefferson County.


Attending the Anti-saloon league southern conference: G. r. Crook, Texas; J. c. Solomon and ]. B. Richard of Georgia, c. L. Collins and J. J. Thomson of Florida, W. R. Lambert and E. E. Folk of Tennessee. J. l.. Harley of South Carolina, E. J. Richardson of Vir- gina, R. l.. Davis of North Caro- lima. w. B. Crumpton, Brooks Lawrence and many others from Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Horse Thief,s Visit.-Sol

Horse Thiefs Visit.-Some one broke into the stable of the Broyles-Cooper Furniture company in the rear Of their store on Second avenue Sunday nlght and made away with a fine horse. The matter was reported to the police and sehriffs depa rtments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Goes to Evergreen.-TheR Rev. s. O. Y. Ray. for seven years superintendent of missions for the Baptists of the Bir- mingham district, has resigned to take charge of the orphange at Evergreen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Weather report for 24 hours ending p. m. February 1. Local office United States weather bureau, Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Music for Bryan.-The music at the Bryan meeting Sunday afternoon was effectively rendered by a male quartet consisting of Arthur Thomas, John Thomas, c. H. Grain and W. H. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

w. & Melton superintendent of tele- graph of the Queen and Crescent, with headquarters in Lexington, Ky, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

The handsome general waiting room of the new Terminal station was opened yesterday. and the splendid station is now occupied in its entirety.
 As was stated some time ago, there was no formal presentation to the pub lie of the big building, but 1t Is now in general use. Within a very short time, the building will be completed. The work remaining to be done is chiefly in the way of finishing touches
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-13

Another smart fake of alleged
mediums" has been exposed with
the result that a pretty parlor trick
can be worked by almost anyone,
with results startling to the audi
ence.
All you do Ia this. Put a violin,
guitar or mandolin on n table, stamp
Your foot, and II will begin TO play.
The music Is not the kind regularly
made. II will sound wierd and far
away, but none the less distinctly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-13

should be the next district attorney
of San Francisco.
THE issue as we see r." says
Mrs. GerbefdlnE, Is principle. not
party or person We want u clean
city. The election OF Mr. Heney 10
the office Of district attorney will
mean. we believe. clean city. The
success Of the influences opposing
the principle which MIR Heney rep
resentH would be d menace 10
every home IN San Francisco. 20
every boy and giFi growing to man
hood and womanhood within those
homes.
We believe the time IL com.
ing when voters will not allow
aeeundrcls 20 grasp and hold
the reins of government. We
believe that women. even with.
out vote. can do much toward
Fastening that time. The e.
forts Of our club, therefore. are
olrectcd largely toward seeur.
Ina the cooperation Of the
other women, Our members,
az they can spare the time
from their homes, visit every
horne possible IN the districts
assigned TO them, taking with
wives and mothers. daughters
and sisters. explaining Issues.
outlining our purposes and
urging them 20 use their In.
fiuenees 10 the end THAT the
votes that come from their In.
civioual homes shan be cast
right
Woman has n right. a very good
and logical right. 10 interest her
self and participate In civic AZ.
fairs. That Is the thing we are en-.
deavoTlng 10 show the women OF
San Francisco She can participate
right In her own honYe. when men
do not discuss public affairs with
their wives. IL Is because they be.
licye their wives do not under.
stand II woman can show she un.
dcrmnnda. the influence Of her view
wili so far when the men OF her
household go to cast their bal
lots.
THAT 10 the basis Of our
work. We shall undoubtedly
be successful in the end"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-13

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-13
Women's Csc and SOC Underwear

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In the sale q. this lot of
Wem~nss Esfrs Heavy
Tfs~cr-f.faed Vests af zoe.
fsoaG sleeves, high ssck
sfuek stitch. with ankle
length Paats to match.
Gofae In regular and extra
sisss. sell ryerywhsre nj
abe and soc. Priced for the
October sale nj 1fte a gar
meat. All regular. perfect
goods. ~ eboaf regular
Tshofe~afe coat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-13

GAN FRANCISCO, Oct. is.---The
power Of woman, for good or for
ssil since time began. has been
tremendous. Instances In history
where woman hsa welded her
power for evil are rare. Usually,
whom she has fought. she has
Fought for what shc believed to be
right and just ard true.
Woman lie the home. maker. The
bone 10 the foundation Of clean
government. Through the home.
therefore. ~emar can be az great a
power for good In politics a. In any
oshsr sphere Of activity. Clean poi.
ltics are directed from the home.
Clean public servants are chosen in
the home, Iust az corrupt public
Servants are duly chosen from
IRE dive. IN the corporation pr.
waite office"
"The effect for coed Of the
cfforte Of the Womcn'a heney
club In the present municipal
campaign cannot be computed.
Neither can IL be oseresii.
mated"
That il the tribute paid by =. J.
Heney. the San Francisco graft
fighter. to an Organization Of over
% San Francisco women. which
an working quietly. ntcadfaetly and
tirelcsaly TO defeat. through the
election OF Hency. the crafty, OF.
sanized efforts Of rich law.breakera
90 save themselves from criminal
prosecutions through securing con.
troll OF the office OF district at.
iorney az an election next No.
wamhcr.
There is nothing historical.
nothing notoriety seeking about
the Woman's Henoy club.
Its members represent the best
I'm the city's home aud social life
Some Of the members are in mod.
crate circumstances. some Of them
are rich, prominent socially. Mrs.
Elizabeth Gorberding. the prasi
dent. IL one OF these. Some OF the
women believe In equal suffrage.
some OF them do not All OF them
believe that Francis J. Heney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-13
When You Buy Stove Buy a Good Stove
he
Vortex

YonT find the
fire all gone in
the morning when
you want Il most.
Youll find your
coal bin for the
winter a good deal
bigger than you
had figured on.
Guard against
all this unneces-
sary trouble and
expense - buy n
V @ r r EX Hot
Blast now. All the
Joints are perfect;
not a scrap OF
putty. and the
duplex draft
makes Il Inn ,
possible for /
any of the val
liable gases 10
escape without
first yielding a.
their heat val q
ne.