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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10

tutional amendment. It begins to look like we will not have another constitu- tional convention until everybody who knows anything about the last one dies.
 ''I believe 1t is the matter of a lack of time for the consideration of new laws that Is responsible for the greater part of the trouble.
 1T am in favor of the legislature meet ing about every 10 years and then keep the body at the capital all the year."
 Supreme Court Changes.
 With the conclusion of MT. Lackey' 8 talk the report of special committees was called for. The first report to be re- ceived was that of the committee on the matter of changing the manner of elect ing the supreme court judges.
 MT. Thedford of Montgomery, chairman of the special committee appointed last year to report on the matter, arose and stated that the committee had looked into the matter, but they had decided 1t in- He said the committee stood to ad- versely to any action.
 Mr. Thedford stated, however, that he considered it an important matter and desired to render minority report In the form of resolutions prepared by him. self. This minority report was read and the gist of 1t was that candidates for the
 
 for indorsement of the lawyers of the state of Alabama.
 This proposition was downed at once. Immediately upon the presentation of the motion Mir. Lackey arose and made a motion to table the resolution. After some further discussion MT. Lackey's mo- tion carried and MT. Thedfords motion was tabled.
 Following this a resolution was intro duced providing that the judges of the supreme court be nominated by the com mittees of the various parties in Ala bama A substitution was introduced that the judges be nominated by the conven- ton of the democratic party.
 MT. ONeal made motion that both the original motion and the substitution be tabled. This motion carried and the matter was ended
 The majority report of the committee on the question was then adopted.
 At the close of the convention Miss Maude Kelley. daughter of Chancellor R. B. Kelley. was presented to the body as the only young lady member of the State Bar association, and as the only woman practicing law In the state of Alabama. Miss Kelley lives in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
NEW AUTO AGENCY TO BE OPENED HERE

An automobile agency is to be estab- lished in Birmingham by Thomas B. Jefrery & O. of Kenosha, Wis, manufac- turers of the Rambler machine
 J. B. Henderson of Troy and lter- prise. Ala, state agent for the company, arrived in Birmingham yesterday and Is registered at the Hotel Hillman. He is accompanied by Nat Granger who comes dnect from the headquarters, but who halls from Cartersville. Ga.
 A carload of cars arrived in Birming- ham yesterday. there being one of each of the three models manufactured by the concern. Arrangements for the agency will be made immediately and large stock of cars installed. MT. Henderson states that the company will push their business here and with the splendid ma chine they are manufacturing expects good results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Coal Wine Otticials T0
 Hold Imp0yfant Weeting
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 underground labor. Other papers, dealing with electric shot firing, rescue apparatus and the more general use of the so-called safety, or permissible powders, will no doubt be heard with great interest.
 Some of the Birmingham district com panies have had tests made by the gov ernment testing bureau covering the use of safety powders in dust galleries charged with coal dust from Alabama mines. The results have indicated that several available safety powders decrease the liability of explosion from blow out shots It is one of the objects of the meeting to make known these results and secure, if possible, the general adoption of permissible powder.'
 Many of the operators have signified their willingness to send delegations from their various operations in order that they may have an opportunity of par tlcipating in the proceedings.
 The official programme follows:
 Meeting of Alabama coal mine officials East Lake park, July 17, 1909.
 1. Introductory Remarks-Chairman c. B. Mccormack.
 2. Lecture and Demonstration on First Aid to the Injured-Dr. M. J. Shields, United States army hospital corps.
 3. Discussion-Dr. R. M. Cunningham and others.
 1. Addresses or papers by State Mine Inspectors Flynn, Hillhouse and Neill.
 5. Remarks by MT. Guy R. Johnson, chairman mine casualty committee.
 G. Prevention of Accidents in Coal MinesH-Mr Edward H. Coxe
 2. Short talks by superintendents, mine foremen and others upon mine operations.
 The meeting will be called to order at 10 o'clock, a. m.
 recess will be taken at 12 o'clock to partafe of refreshments and reconvene at 1 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Annexation Feber Raging
 M Numerous Suburbs

It is currently rumored that Graymont is making preparations to enter Birming- ham. The movement to annex has been strong in that town and appears to be growing stronger.
 During the next few days 1t is not i'm probable that petitions will be signed by the voters in Graymont asking the mayor to name committee to meet with a com mitteeb from Birmingham and plan the terms of annexation.
 The annexation to Birmingham would add another large strip of territory to Birmingham and the sentiment for annex ation is believed to be very nearly unan- imous among the residents there. It would also pave the way for the annexa- ton of other adjoining territory.
 Talk of annexation Is also becoming prevalent in Elyton and 1t would not be surprising is matters would not come to head there during the next few months. West End is also said to be strong for Greater Birmingham and should Elyton annex it would very probably follow the same course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
WILLING TO SEND
 ENGINE ON TRIAL

Mayor O'Brien's idea of having tho competitors for the sale of the new mo- tor fire engine for the Fountain Heights station bring their engines to Birming- ham and let them be inspected here has found one manufacturer willing.
 President Webb of the Webb Motor Fire Engine company of St. Louis was Tn Birmingham yesterday and held a long conference with the Mayor, and readily agreed to send an engine here to be inspected. The proposition is that the city use 1t for 60 days and if satisfac- tory purchase, or if 1t is not what the city desires it will be taken back with out cost to the city. This proposition Is open to all manufacturers
 By this arrangement it is believed the city would profit by having the chance to pick the machine desired from among the several sent here by the different manufacturers after giving them a thor ough trial.
 MT Webb's proposition also contained an offer to let one of the men from the department go to the factory and watch the machine as it was built and familiar. ize himself with every detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10

Mayor O'Brien will appoint the com mittee to meet with the committee from North Birmingham sometime during the next week and this commission will prob ably be at work within two weeks and the matter referred back to the councils of the two cities within month from now. The North Haven proposition is also under way
 Annexation appears to be all the go now and it looks as though Greater Bir- mngham might be realized shortly with out the aid of the legislature. East Lake is also talking of coming In and should 1t do so 1t would find Woodawn in a unique position. Woodlawn, 1t will be remembered, defeated the annexation proposition. Birmingham's present limits extend on each side of Woodlawn and East Lake to the extreme eastern limits of East Lake. There Is absolutely no chance for Woodlawn to spread while East Lake can only go toward the east. Should East Lake annex Woodlawn will be completely bottled up by Birmingham, and will present the unique occurrence of city within a city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. D. ". Nash.

The funeral services of the remains of Mrs. D. w. Nash, who died last Monday In Colorado after two years illness, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the corner of Seventy-second street and Sec ond avenue Interment will be in Wood lawn cemetery.
 Mrs. Nash was formerly Miss Ida B. Marshall, daughter of G. w. Marshall. She was 8 granddaughter of pr. Daniel Davis one of the pioneer citizens of Birmingham. She was a cousin of pr. J. D. s. Davis and Dr. E. P. Hogan and leaves numerous other relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
ON
 VANDERBILT ROAD
APPROACHES ARE TO BE WIDEN ED AT VILLAGE CREEK BRIDGE TO LESSEN DANGER TO vEHI. GILES.

Approaches to the bridge over Village creek on the Vanderbilt road are to be widened and built up and another dan gerous place done away with.
 The bridge is narrow as is the road. The approach on each side is on a high fill and there is barely enough room for two vehicles to pass each other. Several accidents have occurred at this point, in one instance an automobile back ing completely off the road and down the embankment.
 Street Commissioner McCartin has long been desirous of widening these ap- breaches and yesterday afternoon took Mayor OBrien out to look at it. As soon as the Mayor saw the condition of things he gave MT. McCartin permission to go ahead with the work.
 The approaches will not only be wid- ened but will be so arranged that it will be impossible for wagon or au- tomobile to back off. Work will be started>at the earliest possible moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
CITY ITEMS.

Pumping station Meeting.-A meeting will be held at 3 o'clock Monday after noon In the Chamber of Commerce rooms by the residents in the vicinity of Highland avenue objecting to the esta tabllshment of pumping station by the water works company near High land avenue. The meeting will also probably be attended by the water com pany officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
sunday Afternoon Meetings.-The

Sunday Afternoon Meetings.-The meetings being conducted by the Young Mems Christian association at the Pas time theatre on Sunday afternoon are attracting large audiences of men and are most enjoyable and helpful. Be ginning with tomorrow number of the meetings will be conducted by various adult mems Bible classes. The Ramsey class of the First Methodist church will have charge of the first of these meet ings tomorrow afternoon. J. E. Ram sey will make the address, and his sub ject will be Fighting Against Odds. The preliminary song service begins at 4 o'clock. The Pastime is well supplied with electric fans and is cool place these hot afternoons. All men are in- yited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
AIRDOME MEETING
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The Rev. George Eaves announces that the Air-Dome choir is steadily growing and will lead tomorrow evening in a fine group of well known hymns. All lovers of the greatest congregational music are in- vited to help. Singing begins at 7:45 o'clock. The sermon topic will be ''The Cry of the Children" A group of favorite hymns will be throwne on the screen for united singing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
New Corporation Formed.

Articles of incorporation were filed yes- terday in the office of the probate court by Julian E. Dow, Frederick Dow and Maud s. Dow, as incorporators for the Dow Land company. It Is the purpose of the new company to carry on general real estate business in lands with offices in Birmingham. The capital stock is l1O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
sohoettIin Buys Farm.

Oneonta, July s.-(Special)-J Schoet- tin of Birmingham has bought the George Bynum farm and orchard between One onta and Wootenville and will build a handsome residence. MT schoettlin will get fair crop of peaches from the orchard this year M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Joseph Hurd cason.

Joseph Hurd Cason, the 1-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. B. T. Cason. died early yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 721 North Twenty-frst street. Funeral services were held at the resi- dence yesterday afternoon and interment was in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 9.-Forecast for Sat- urday and Sunday
 Alabama and Mississippi-Local show CTS Saturday and probably Sunday. Light to moderate variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10

Local Office United States Weather Blu reau Rirmingham. Weather report for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
T. shay ( Son. Undertaken.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10

President Maben of the Sloss-Sheffield company has no information about tho merger plans nor have any of the offS- cials of the other companies here received advices on the subject. It Is said in New York that the plans for the merger will not be completed until the coming fall.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

Washington, April 7.--Assistant
Secretary OF the Treasury Coolidge
has approved plan for systematic
ing designs for United States notes
and coin certificates, thus carrying
into eject scheme of uniformity In
portrait and general design for notes
Of the same denomination of each
class.
At present there are 10 different
designs for United States notes and
coin certificates of various denomina-
tions. leading to confusion and un-
certainty. Under the new plan there
Twill be but nine and the possibility
OF confusion wiliabe reduced to a
minimum.
H Under the plan adopted all classes
of notes of each denomination VIII
carry the same portrait.
H The one dollar silver certificate
IwiH carry the portrait of Washington.
1.-THE two dollar silver certificate the
portrait of jefferson. The five dollar
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07
Notice to Bridge Contractors.

The road supervisor of Mccracken
county will receive sealed bids and
plans at 10 a. m. April II. 1903. for
the construction OF one 420 foot
bridge across Clark's river. same TO
be concrete for 500 feet with a steel
span Of 1870 feet with concrete floor.
Also one concrete bridge. across
Perkins creek. 90 feet long. For
other information see the road super
visor or George II. Broadfoot. magis-
trate. The right is reserved "a reject
any and all bids.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07
New Designs For the Currency.

note. whether silver certificate or
greenback, will carry the portrait OF
Lincoln; the ten dollar gold and sill
yer certificate. that OF Cleveland; the
twenty, that of Jackson; the fifty
dollar, that of Grant; the one hun
dred dollar, that of Franklin; the
five hundred dollar. that OF Salmon
p. Chase; the one thousand dollar.
that of Alexander Hamilton.
The eagle. the buffalo and the In
dian head. which have proved to be
easily counterfeited. will disappear.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

A good rolling pin gathers no
dough.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

To anyone suffering with rheuma-
tism win say was confined in bed
and unable to walk, even with sticks.
for six weeks. My family physician
said was bound to grow worse as l
grew older. l took bottle OF Hays
Specific. One bottle curei me sound
and well. / have gained ten pounds
in weight and can eat any kind OF
food without pain.
WILL LUNDERMlANs
S25 Jones Street.
January 23. 1908.
Hays A. Miller Bros. Proprietors
5fS Broadwa,
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

widow Names Husbands Successor.
Hopkinsvllle. April 7,-County
Judge Charles o. Prowse this after
noon appointed Samuel r. Fruit
taller OF Christian county 10 mn the
unexpired term Of the late w. W
Johnson Mr.. Fruit, who has. been
making his home with Mrs. Johnkon's :
family, was appointed at the RICHEST
OF the widow. lie Is young lawser
aud a candidate Tor county attorney.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR.

Paducah, KY, March 81. 19a3-
10 the Honorable Mayor and General
Council of the City of Paducah, Ky.
Centlemen-I submit herewith my
report of milk tests for the month Of
March, 1900 Fats Solids Water
Anen, W. p. ....S2 1900 $40
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07
4uIncle Charlie" Perry -.
81 Years Young

Mr.. Samuel Charles Perry, of Lockport, N. T., who
Is 81 years old and bachelor, retains all his
faculties to a remarkable degree. He is as active
and vigorous as he was twenty years ago. Recent
Iy, when celebrating his 92d birthday, he enter
tanned his friends by playing the vioIin which nc
has owned for over sixty years, many old.timc
pieces. -
For many years Mr. Perry has prominent IN busi-
and politics.
In his old age he finds Dufy's Pure Malt Whskey
Indispensable and the only medicine which his ygo Is
due; he says that il has no equal.
Mr. Perry writes The vitality ard usefulness OF n2
powers, which have preserved through long lie up TO
the age of ninetywoI i attribute partly to moderation in
all things partly indsposon worry ard partly to
my natural adherence Of all kinds Of drugs
In my extreme old rRc am exercising the came di1-
crction with but the one exception that l find Duhys
Pure Malt Whiskey indispensable medicine. As
tonic and general preseycr of health in old acc believe
that IL has equal"
Every testimonial is guaranteed genuine and Is published
in good faith with full consent.
Mr. Perry's case is similar that OF thousanos Of
Others both aged men and women, who have been kept
hale hearty and vigorous by the Of Duffy
Pure Malt Whiskey medicine. IL is aprcdgested food
which has stimulating and tonic effect upon tho system
II builds tissues prevents decay and keeps the entire
system in normal, healthy condition. ~ ~
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

| Cndmp Cl3rh , Drinclpdl chdi aC'ei-
/ istic is his voice. When properly
harrassed and working perfectly,
Champ has a fog-horn beat TO a
,,frazzle." He is fond of homely
phrases; like Uncle Joe Cannon. ne
Ioften refers to the Bible for an Illus
tratlye incident, or a precept, ana
has a goodly fund of anecdote. There
lis Just faint suggestion of the south
An his speech.
"Misher Speeeee-r." says Clark, as
lhe rises majestically. removes his
spectacles slowly. swings them around
loarelessby in one hand, and sticks the
other In one of those oli-style hori-
zontaI trousers pockets that he affects
when. he gets "het up" properly,
Champ discards the spectacles and
Icuts little circles in the atmosphere
with the free hand: pounds Il on the
| ldesk, or else tucks II away In the
other capacious trousers pocket. Some
times he leans forward and sticks his
head out pugnaciously. He has one
peculiar mannerism. When he stops
TO collect his thoughts. he purses up
his mouth. and then, suddenly
lrpuffs" vehemently When he is real
excited the puff sounds like a loco
motive exhaust He Is tall and we'll
fed I'm appearance. He always wears
one of the old-style 'open-front' col
lars. and has penchant for red neck
ties. He is smooth-faced, with gray
hair pretty thickly scattered over his
head except In one spot where the
pink of his scalp shows.
Champ moves slowly with dignity
as BELTS all big things. He has a
curious little way OF poking his
shoulders and head forward as he
takes each step, and always begins
his speeches negligeatly--musses ms
|lopening words up so that hardly any
one knows what he is saying. Hay-
ing thus slurred over "Mr. Speaker
land his opening phrases. however
there Is no one in the chamber that
can possibly plead Inability, to near
He has monstrous rasping voice
that penetrates.
Clark. too, like Payne, has been
I'm congress long time. His service
began In 1896 and he has been re-
turning every two years regularly
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

Lady-And YOU say that you fol-
low two OF the most popular profes-
sions3
iobo-Ycs. mum. In winter am a
baseball player. and IN the summer
1 am an actor. Dat Is why l never
work
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

Tho fool has two extremely diff
cult tasks, to know himself and to
keep Others from doing the same.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

Russia has bought an aeroplane
which has not yet flown. The in
ventor Is one OF the founders OF the
AerOplane Club.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07
PAYNE AND CLARK
! LEADERS OF HOUSE
Personal Appearance of Two
Prominent Men.
Are Principal Figures In the Tariff
n Discussion Now Going ON in
Congress.
MUCH BEEF AND MUCH VOICE

Washington. April There are
two leading performers in the drama.
or farce---take your choice--of re-
vising the tariff. which is now hold
ing the boards in the mouse of repre-
sentatives.
or course, Serene Elisha Payne, OF
New York. author of the bill and
liRepublican floor leader. gets most OF
the spot light. But just the same
Champ Clark, OF Bowling Green, Mo-,
the minority leader. breaks into the
piece at frequent Intervals and speaks
his part with gusto.
Serene Elisha is large. rotund
party. He probably hefts the scale
at zf5 pounds. A Plentiful share OF
white hair elings to his massive head.
and a white moustache just matches
his white eyebrows on a quizzical.
kindly face. M
II rs a study to watch Payne's face
while he is speaking. His eyes
twinkle and shine. and funny little
wrinkles play about his mouth when
he takes a sarcastic shot at the
minority side-which is often. He
has a profound knowledge of the
tariff. talks inteliigently about its
Itechnioalities. its ramIhcations and
It's application; knows finance and
governmental administration from A
to Y. and, what Is more. can teh
what he knows in a clear, concise,
|to-the-point manner.
Nothing really ever disturbs Payne,
or confuses him. He tries to make
believe that rapid-fire questioning up
sets him. but IL never really does.
When he made his famous two-day
speech in the house at the opening
lof the special session. explaining the
tariff bill. he had eight solid hours
OF nearly continuous grilling at the
hends OF the whole house-an almost
steady stream OF questions from
members, ranging from queries as TO
what ad valorem meant. to how many
pounds OF tea are used each year in
the United States. in Germany. In
England and elsewhere. And not a
single question went unanswered. II
he evadei one. IL was done 50 skill
fully that the questioner seemed sat
isfied.
Payne has served on the ways and
means committee Just 20 years. He
has been a member OF congress for
|22 years. and has seen the framing
and passage OF two previous tariff
measures. He is the trusted lieuten.
ant of the speaker. and most yigoF-
Gus and consistent always-on-the-jot
supporter of the house machine. HI
never walks--he slides along with 9
sort of wade. He Is big enough
around the middle 10 wear President
Taft's trousers. but would be clear
lost In his coat.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07
Sim ger Talks

Singer the Standard 10 Which All Others Are Compared
q Have you ever wondered why il is that
dealers in other makes of sewing ma
chimes take pains to emphasize their
claim that their particular machine is
''just as good as the Singer?
qOr why it is that more than 100000
women buy Singers every year-more
than all other makes combined!
gOr why Singer sales have spread all over
the world, into every civilized countrys
q The Singer has SO long represented the
highest degree of excellence that it is to-
day everywhere recognized as the stand
ard of perfection-the envy of every
competitor-the pride of every owner.
lit is easy to own Singer. Ask in any
Singer store-they're everywhere.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07

Malaria Makes Pale sickIy Children
The Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. drives out ma
laria and builds up the system: Fof
grown people and children, sVc.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-04-07
NOTICE

The place for visitors and young men
OF Padncah TO spend their leisure hours
is at Gilliam's Reading and Billiard
Rooms 124 Kentucky avenue. Good
order and behavior Is expected OF all
and none but such will be allowed to
attend. Thos. Gillian. Prop.