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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
ADULT BIBLE GLASSES.
Meeting of Teachers Has Been Called
 For Tomorrow Afternoon.

A meeting of all teachers of adult Sun day school classes in the Birmingham dis trict has been called for tomorrow aft ernoon at o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, to carry on the forma- ton of federation of organized Bible classes In the district. This movement was started at the close of the meet ings held here last month by w. C.. Pearce of Chicago, superintendent of the adult department of the International Sunday School association.
 The purpose of the federation is to en- roll more men and women in the Sun day schools than there are children mem bers and specially to enlist substantial business men in the Sunday school work. This is to be accomplished through or ganization.
 J. S. Bridges, of the Cumberland Pres byterian church, who is superintendent of the adult department of the Alabama Sunday School association, will preside at the meeting.
 The programme will be as follows:
 D. m: Devotional exercises by Rev. J. A. Bryan.
 S:1O D. m: Personal experiences with organized adult Bible classes by J. F.. Ramsey.
 3:22 D. m: Music by quartet
 3:25 D. m: Some unsolved Sunday school problems by Rev. J. M. Shelburne.
 $40 D. m.: Music, violin solo.
 3:43 D. m: The organized adult Bible class movement, by D. H. Marbury.
 3:55 D. m. Open conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved:
 $25OO-O. w. Holstun and wife to Joseph R. Walker, lot r, in Holstuns addition to Woodlawn.
 $12O0-Joseph R. Smith ct al to G. F. Cramton, a lot fronting 53 feet on the south line of High street, now Tusca- loosa avenue. near the corner of Square street, and extending back 13O feet.
 s19o0-O. l.. Gregory Vinegar company to Charles Dayton Watts, AS feet off the east side of lot 8, as shown on the map of the Realty Investment company's sub- division of lots 1 and and>5-.to g, in- elusive, Phelan addition to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The case of Mrs. J. D. Hayes vs. the Louisville and Nashville railroad company was concluded in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court yesterday morning, and was submitted to the jury shortly after Il o'clock, but at a late hour last night no verdict had been reached It Is expected that the case will result in a mistrial. Mrs. Hayes is suing for $3O,000 damages for the death od her husband, who was killed on the railroad at Calera some time ago. The case consumed the greater part of the week in Judge Lanes di- vision.
 The case of G. w. Reeves vs. Burnville Coal company is on trial before Judge Lane.
 In the first division of the city court yesterday the case of the Fifth Avenue Library association vs. Mrs. Frances Lew is resulted in a mistrial.
 The case of T. c. Moore vs. the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power con- pany is on trial in the second division Of the city court In the case of J. H. Gordon vs. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and railroad company, general charge in favor of the defendant was given. In the third division of the city court the case of Leake X Hamilton vs. War rant Warehouse company is on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
OVER ONE THOUSAND BUSY TAKING NOTES Sunday School Institute Is a
 Great Success MIR. LEAVELL'S ADDRESS ! Mrs. Lamoreaux and pr. Robinson
 Continue to Command Interest. Last Session Will Be Held Tonight.
MIR, LEAvELu'S ADDRESS

Over 1000 Sunday school workers met at the First Baptist chuch again last night from D. m. to p. m
 The enrolment in this institute has reached S76 teachers and workers, with | an attendance since Monday evening of over 1000 people each night. The audi torium at the First church presented an interesting scene last night, with over a , thousand people seated in the attitude of close attention, with notebooks and pen cils taking notes on the speakers ad- dresses. Practically every person present had notebook and pencil and was busy writing all the while.
 Prof. l.. P. Leavell, field secretary of the Baptist Sunday school board, present. ed "The Way to Teach the Lesson" MT. Leavell is' very rapid and yet distinct speaker, and presents his subject very forcibly.
 Mrs. LamoreauX of Chicago spoke again last night on the primary and junior work. The primary teachers of the city feel that Mrs. Lamoreaux' addresses will be invaluable to them in their work. Having been a primary teacher for num- ber of years, she has very practical knowledge of the work.
 Primary teaching is recognized by Sun day school workers as being probably the most difficult and most responsible If any class of Sunday school work
 Dr. A. T. Robertson, who has taught New Testament history for twenty-two years in the Baptist Theological seminary at Louisville, gave the fifth of series of six lectures on the Acts of the Apos- tles," his lecture last night being Paul s Missionary Tours; or The Gospel Given to the Gentiles." pr. Robertson will have covered the entire ground of the Sunday school lessons this year when he gives his last lecture tonight on The Persecu- ton of Paul; or Paul in the Toils''
 Lunch was served to 1000 people by the ladies of the East Birmingham and West End churches last night These lunches have been quite feature in this the most successful meeting of its kind ever held by Baptists in the south. These teachers and Sunday school workers who work in the city can leave their places of business and go direct to the session at the First church, taking lunch in the church parlors. Two hundred and fifty people go into the parlors at one time and are served with sandwiches, coffee, ies, cream, etc.
 Today will be the last meeting. At D. m. MT. Leavell will speak. followed by Dr. Robertson. after which will be a graduation, or "Recognition,' service The public is invited to be present to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Julian L. Lockwood.

Julian L. Lockwood, aged GA years, died at Il o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence on the Southside. Flu neral services will be held at 10:3O o'clock this morning at the residence, the Rev. F. J. Board officiating.
 The following gentlemen have been re- uuested to act as active pallbearers: Jerome Tucker, Judge H. B. Abernethy, J. B. Laselle, G. H. Kidd, Marvin Bon ner, James Burton, R. l.. Boatwright and Falconer Luclie. The following have been named as honorary pallbears: Capt. Frank P. O'Brien, Col. R. H. Pearson, Capt. John G. Smith, J. A. Downey, R. H. Thomas, w. H. Morris, Judge s. l.. Weaver and James V. Allen.
 The deceased was pioneer citizen of Birmingham, coming here in 1871. He was a native of Tarrytown, N. Y, and left there to go to Montgomery, coming here from the latter city. He was in the un- dertaking business for many years and was one of the best known men in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
HOLY WEEK SERVICES.
Will Begin at St. Mary's Tomorrow
 With Appropriate Music.

Special services for Holy week at St.. Mary s-on-the-Highlands will begin to- morrow with the holy communion at Il o'clock with appropriate music for Palm Sunday. At the o'clock services Gaul's "Gallia" will be sung by the choir.
 Every day during Holy week, beginning Monday morning, prayer will be said at S3O o'clock. The evening prayer with address by the rector will be at 4:3O o'clock. In addition to these daily serv- ices the holy communion will be cele- brated on Maundy Thursday evening at s o'clock. On Good Friday three hours of the passion of our Lord will be com memorated with prayers and medita- tions upon the seven last words from the cross from 12 to 8 o'clock.
 On Good Friday evening at o'clock Stainer's "Crucifxion" will be sung. The public is invited to all services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
CANDIDATES FOR
 COUNTY OFFICES
SEVERAL ARE ALREADY IN THE FIELD, ALTHOUGH THE PRl- MARY IS MANY MONTHS OFF. GOSSIP ABOUT RACES.

County politics has taken a lively turn and despite the fact. that 1t Is many moons until election day candidates are busy brushing their clothes preparatory to hard fight
 Walter L. Howard, the chief deputy clerk of the circuit court, has come out first with his announcement as "candi- date for clerk of the circuit court sub ied to the action of the democratic party" While there are many rumors as to other candidates for this office there entering the race. MT. Howard has an extensive acquaintances throughout the county and it is believed he will make @ strong race.
 There is also much talk regarding the next race for sheriff, probate judge and clerk of the city court Walter K. Me- Adory will be candidate for sheriff with probably several opponents. There is a rumor going the rounds to the ef- feet that Judge Stiles has not decided whether he will become a candidate for sheriff or for probate judge With Stiles and McAdory opposing each other for sheriff the race will be exceptionally warm as each man has an immense fol- lowing. It is also believed that Judge Samuel ID. Greene will be candidate for reelection as probate judge.
 The race for clerk of the city court will also be pretty one. The candidates being named for this office are Sam Blake, clerk of the probate court, and James w. Hargrove, deputy clerk of the city court. Each of these two men is well known in every part of the county.
 With all the talk of who will be can didates the question of an early primary is being talked of but even an early pri- mary is many months away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
ROBBED WHILE
 SITTING IN CHAIR
Had Dropped of to Sleep In Front of Metropolitan When Relieved of
 Watches.

E. J. Clark and Tom Mcclure were placed under arrest yesterday by Detec- tives Cole, Bennett and Perkerson, charged with one of the boldest robber- les ever reported in Birmingham.
 The robbery occurred about o'clock yesterday morning in front of the Met ropolitan hotel, the man who was robbed having leaned back in a chair against the wall of the hotel and dropped off to sleep. When he awkoe a few min- utes later he discovered three watches and some money missing from his pock- cts.
 The matter was reported to the police and the detectives put to work, the ar rest of Clark and Mcclure following shortly afterward. It Is claimed that one -& the wa1ehes was found on the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Pyesent Grand Jury May
 Be Challenged NondAy

 which will be the object of challenge if one is instituted.
 The trouble seems to have arisen in very innocent and unsuspected way. It is understood that in selecting the pres ent grand jury the name of druggist was drawn. The law, it is understood, excuses pharmacists from service on the grand jury. but it is stated that the druggist was called by telephone and asked whether or not he would serve and an affirmative answer was received. It is understood that it leaked out that the druggist had been chosen before the body was completely organized and it is upon this point that the challenge will be made if there is one.
 In case the jury is challenged it will probably upset matters generally. All in- dictments so far returned by the body will have to be declared void, this neces- sitating the performance of the work over again. It is not known who is pushing the challenge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
KILLED BY CARS.
Negro Is Caught While Making a
 Coupling In the Yards.

Henry Neal. negro switchman, had his life crushed out between two cars in the Louisville and Nashville yards at Second avenue and Twenty-ninth street shortly after o'clock last night.
 Neal was coupling the air hose between two cars when an engine knocked the cars together and caught him between them. Death was almost instantaneous. Coro- ner Brasher will hold an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
WILL BEGIN ON
 S1OO,OOO CAPITAL

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Russellville Iron Ore and Metal company, capitalized at $100,00o. The com pany is organized for the purpose of con- ducting a general coal and ore mining business with general offices in Birming- ham. It will begin business with It's capi- talizatlon of s100,OO0 fully paid, but the privilege Is expressly reserved to increase the capital stock to $1O0O,0oo whenever it Is seen it to do so. Henry F. DeBardeleben is president and general manager of the new company and l. N Hanson is secre- tary and treasurer The other incorpor- ators are J. F. Hanson and H. F. DeBar- deleben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
IF CHALLENGE IS MADE ALL THE WORK OF THE PAST MONTH WILL HAVE TO BE DONE AGAIN.

If the April grand jury, the present body of inquisitors. is challenged Mon day morning, and 1t seems most likely that it will be, all of the work which has been done by the body will have to be done over again and the county will be put to much trouble and considerable ex- pense.
 It is generally understood among the officials about the courthouse that the grand jury will be challenged when the criminal court convenes next week. It has been understood that the Board of Revenue will appear before Judge Weaver Monday morning and explain the point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Ma Majestic-VaudeviIle.

At the matinee this afternoon at the Majestic theatre, Svingali, the hypnotist and telepathist, will use lady subjects, and will perform some unusual and new stunts for the entertainment of the women and children, who always form such 0 large portion of the audience at the spe- cial Saturday afternoon matinees. There is a performance every afternoon and every night at the Majestic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
TERMINAL PROGRAMME 7OBE ANNOUNCED TODA y

The programme for the big Terminal opening is not yet completed. but it will be announced today. Indications and re- ports from travelling men who are coming in for the end of the week are to the effect that all north Alabama is coming to the celebration next Tuesday.
 w. T. Coleman, the balloon man, ar- rived in the city yesterday, and began arrangements for the balloon race in Cap itol park.
 Sol Caheen has been put in charge of the visiting railroad men, and they will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Men Fiqht on Twentieth.

G. A. Buckley, proprietor of the Astor roomng house, was arrested last night by the police on a warrant charging him with assault and battery sworn out by A. J. Herring The two men had a fight on Twentieth street and First alley early last night, which resulted in Her ing ping badly done up and presenting a bloody appearance. The fight created quite an amount of excitement and started A murder rumor. Herring claims to have been attacked unawares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03

meet at 2 o'clock at the Hotel Hillman, where they will be provided with car riages to take part in the big parade.
 The marching club has been put in charge of J. Burger and every citizen of Birmingham is requested to march. They will be made members of the Business Mems league for a day, and will add much to the occasion.
 Plans for the banquet Tuesday night at the Hotel Hillman are being com pleted, and it is absolutely necessary that all persons desiring plates notify W. T. Cox Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Riiou.

Lottie Williams, at the head of a strong company, is at the Bijou this week in the new play, Tennessee Tess, or Queen of the Moonshiners.' by Charles E. Blaney All of the scenes of the play, which is good, strong, well-written southern drama are laid in the mountains of Tennessee, and the settings which are shown in the five acts are exceedingly handsome. A matinee this afternoon and a performance tonght will close the en- gagement. Next week a new thriller "On Trial for His Life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
Almost Cause Riot.

Four negroes almost started a riot just after dark last night in the vicinity of Tenth street and Avenue D by driving bell mell through the streets, yelling at the top of their voices and shooting pistols. A small negro child was run down by them and will probably die from the ijuries he received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
At the Gayety.

Only two more chances will be given to see the Rialto Founders at the Gayety theatre this week. Probably no other show of the season has contained such a variety of entertainment for the same price of admission. The wrestling match tonight at the Gayety will be Manager McArdle's extra attraction. Next week the Casino Girls company will be the of fering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
THE WEATHER.

Washington. April 2-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Sat urday and Sunday; light moderate south winds on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
CITY ITEMS.

BAKER HAS BADGES-Bob Baker, connected with the Majestic theatre, has taken charge of the distribution of citi- zens' badges for the Terminal opening celebration to be held on April G. MT. Baker begins at 3:9O. All men are cordial work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
HANDSOME GAIN
 IN CORPORATIONS Ninety-one Per Cent Increase
 for First Quarter TOTAL GAIN S1,O8O,OOO Not a Single Month This Year Has Fallen Below the Corresponding Month Last Year-TotaI for
 Quarter, $2,257, 100.
TOTAL GAIN $1,080,0O0

The paid-up capitalization of new cor porations for the first quarter of 1909 exceeded that of the corresponding period of 1908 by $1,0SO,OO0, or a fraction more than 91 per cent
 During the first three months of 1908 corporations were organized with an ag- gregate paid-up capital of $1.1 100. while for the first three months of 1909 the total paid-up capitalization of new corporations was $2257.10o.
 Not one of the months of the presnt year has fallen below the corresponding month of last year in respect to the capi- talization of new corporations. In Jan uar, 1908, companies were incorporated with an aggregate paid-up capital of $210.- 900 as compared with s3S5,500 last Jan uary. In February, 1908, paid-up capitali- zation of new corporations was s560,000 as compared with $9S6,5OO for the corre- spending month this year. In March, 190S new companies were organized and incorporated with total paid-up capital of $4O7,1OO as compared with $935,1OO for the month just closed.
 The increase of over 90 per cent is con sidered a most excellent showing consid- ering existing conditions
 The following list shows the paid-up capitalization of companies incorporated during the month just closed!
 Fifth Avenue Hotel Go. ............$ 54.000 Kingston Plain Mill Co. ......... 12,0O0 Alabama Stamp Vending Go. ... 10000 Glenn Transfer Co. .................. 2,000 Highland Bakery Go. ................ 100, ,O Birmingham District Coal, Light
 and Power Go. ...................... 15,OOO Highland Land Co. ................ 1000 Ryan Real Estate Co., ............. 10000 Peerless Lumber and Manufactur-
 ing Co. ......................... 5O,OOC Jemison- -Seibels Insurance Go. ...... 10000 Birmingham Lime and Plaster Go. 8.1O00 Mona Manufacturing Co. ............ 5000O Jefferson Bonding Go. .......-....... 25,000 Fies Realty Co. .................. 10000 Co-Operative Home Building Go. ... 100. 900 Palmetto Construction and Invest
 ment Go. 1000 Homestead Trust Co. ............. 100. 900 Steiner Brothers Bank ..... 100, 900 Southern Pipe and Foundry Con-. 10000 Jefferson County Savings Bank .... 100000
 Total ........................... ss35, 100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03

REVIVAL CHORUS REHEARSAL There will be a full rehearsal of the revival chorus at the First Methodist Episcopal church tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Curry the soloist and leader, will be there and a full attendance of the chorus is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Go.

woodiawn Undertaking Co.,. Phones lc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03

Weather report for PA hours ending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03

REV. ROBERTS AT Y. M. c. A-The Rev. T. K Roberts, pastor of Fountain Heights Methodist church, will address the mems meeting in the Young Men S Christian association gymnasium tomor- row afternoon. 'Is the Young Man Safer" will be the subject of his address. MT. Roberts is a pleasing and helpful speaker and his address on this subject will be of special interest. The opening service of song begins at 3:3O. All men are cordial Ir- fad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-03

NEW CORPORATION-Arti of in- corporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Monarch Realty company, which has been organ ,ized for the purpose of conducting gen. eral real estate and rental business with offices in Birmingham. The authorized capital stock of the company is Sl0,0OO but it will begin business with $2500 paid LID. The officers are: M. G. Knox, Dresi- dent: Duncan St. Clair. vice president and IT. L. Zegler, secretary and treas urer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-12-02
INTERURBAN MEETING
Observation-Disclosures Interurban to
be Discussed at Givin.

That matters are still doing on the
inserurban proposition from OttumWa
TO Oskaloosa, there can be no longer
any doubt. If anyone thinks because
little has been said.that little has been
done, then another think is due. Now
the announcement comes from GiVin
that a meeting will be held Friday
evening. December 3. The posters
announce the meeting to be held IN
the township hall at Givin, Friday
evening at o'clock sharp. The OBJ
iect is stated as the discussion OF the
proposed interurban railway from OF
tumwa to Oskaloosa. At this meeting
the purchase of right-of4way Will be
taken up and all partiesfrom whom the
rfght-of-way is TO be secured are re-
ouested to be present and the entire
community are invited to attend. Ma
jor t. P. Spilman and other speakers
from Ottumwa will address the meet
ing. To show that the intention oil
the promters is to do business, the
poster reads that the meeting Will be
held regardless Of the weather.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-12-02
SOME DEALS IN DIRT
Record In Recent Real Estate Trans
fers In County.
c. H. U. to Belle Wassum,

c. H. U. to Belle Wassum,
pit. lot G, Univ. Park. ...$ 800. 90
Jas. Barrett and wife to D. X.
Unsicker. Sc. ne. and pit.
ne. ne. 1-74-15 .... 100
Jas. Barrett and wife to Geo.
d. and S. A. Randell, pit.
ne. 1-74-15 ............... -
Heirs of Jno. Lundy to Geo.
S. Engle, sw. Sc, 17-77-17.. 1.25
Martha Ann Prouty to Geo.
S. Engle, sw. Sc. 17-77-17... lbs
Lost Creek Fuel Co. to Ollie
& Gertrude Oldham. Sc sc
G. sw Sc 2S-74-15. ........ loo
Carrie l.. Gamble & Mary F.
Dodds to w. E. Dodds, lot 4,
blk. 3S, o. P. Oska. ........ 500 90
Ida l.. Dodds to W. E. DOdds,
lot 4 blk 80 o. p. O5ka.... 800. 90
Esther V. I.arimer & Sadie h.
CLANCY and husbands to w.
L. Dodds, lot 4 blk. 80, o. p.
Oskaloosa ...... ......... 500. 0C
W. Z. Dodds to Carrie l.. Gam
BILE, Ida l.. & Mary +.
Dodds, Sadie E. CLANCY &
Esther VLarimer, lots and
blk Marks I'd ad Oska-
loosa and pit. lots 1 and =,
blk. Is, o. p Oskaloosa, &
Pt. Sc & pit. sw 21-76-15...
............Ex Exchange of property
JIM. Timbrell and wife to Ollie
and Gertrude Oldham, Sc sw
G. sw Sc & Sc Sc 2S-7+15. lot
Heirs of Andrew McLands-
borough to Ida Roberts
and Catherine Comstock,
pit. NV. and pit. ne. 15-76-l5. $ l. N
L. S. Caves to l.. B. Thomas,
lots and 6, Fremont. ..... $1,000. o.
Fred Williams and wife to 10
seph E. Moore, pit. sw. NV.
9-77-14.. ... ........ 1900. D
Belle Wassom to Jno. S. Dry
den, lot 5, pit. ne. sw., 1877