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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
EnsIey Highlands Sunday School.

The first anniversary of the Ensley Highlands Sunday school will be fittingly observed on Sunday afternoon with ap- propriate exercises. The school was founded one year ago by Roscoe Scott, a rising young attorney of Ensley. To his faithful service and untiring efforts on behalf of the school much of the success attained is due. The Rev. T. w. Brandon, presiding elder of the Bessemer district, will be present and deliver an address.
 The following is the roster of officers and teachers: Roscoe Fillmore Scott su- perntendent; D. Hummer, assistant su- perintendent; R. E. Brown, secretary; Hugh Stokes, treasurer; Miss Olea Akin. organist; Miss Marie Rogers, superintend- ent home department; Miss Lester Scott, teacher juvenile department; Dr. M. W. Glasgow, teacher class l; M. R. Johnson, teacher class g. Miss Olia Akin, teacher class 3; Miss Maud Scott teacher class 4; Miss Irene Dickins, teacher class 5; Mrs. ". r. Stewart, principle juvenile depart ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
further questioning. he noticed Haas only

further questioning, he noticed Haas only casually.
 'IIe was hardly seated in the box when Burns discovered that one Anixter, a juror who was under examination, and who had passed provisionally, had served a term in the House of Correction. He was milk dealer and had been in trouble for watering milk. Ruef had been his friend and protector. The defense, fight ing desperately to keep Anixter on the jury, contended that term in the House of Correction did not disqualify juror. Heney remembers now that Haas listened to the argument with great interest The court decided against Anixter.
 "The day after Anixter retired Jewish tailor named Cohn telephoned to Heney:
 " You have another ex-convict on the Ruef jury; come up and see me about it.
 "A Burns detective saw Cohn and learned all about the past of Haas. He had been in the San Quentin penitentiary l for embezzlement. He had long been in innate with Cohn's wife. Cohn had heard l him say to her:
 I am going on the jury to get Ruef off and make money and pay my debts D
 Haas was put out of the jury box, and, little later shot Heney in open court. A l few days after this he shot himself while | in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
THE TRUE STORY
 OF MORRIS HAAS

In the April American Magazine Will Irwin tells the story of the abductions. murders and other forms of violence which have been employed in San Fran cisco by those who have been fighting the graft prosecution. Following is the first connected story ever printed of Morris Haas. the 1uryman who shot Francis J. Heney, and then committed suicide:
 ''The Parkside' bribery case against Abe Ruef was on the docket. The evidence of the prosecution, known to both sides in advance, was very clear-an unbroken chain The fight then centered about the box of 200 men, from which, according to California practice, the jurors were selected Haas was in that box. He owned a little saloon and family liquor store in the residence district He re- turned satisfactory answers to all ques- tions; he appeared neither over eager nor over reluctant to serve. So he took his place among the provisional 5urors-'As harmless looking little Hebrew as you'll find,' says Heney, until you caught his eye Although Heney marked him for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
FAIRWEW VOTES
 ON ANNEXATION EnSIey Will Spring Surprise on Greater Birmingham ROBINS0N'S BODY FOUND. Well Known EnsIey Man Meets Hor- rlbIe Death at Bloomington, III. O. Baker Discusses the Educa-
 tlonal Convention.
ROBINS0N'S BODY FOUND

Ensley, April s.-(specia1 )--An election will be held at Oseeola station, on the South Ensley car line tomorrow to de- termine whether or not the territory in that vicinity, including Fairview, Ann street and Compton and the property Intervening between those points and the corporate limits of Ensley shall be an- nexed to and beeome a part of the city of Ensley. The polling place will be the real estate office of Snow S Has kins, at Osceola station, and the officers of election are as follows: Inspectors, 1T. w. Dearing, 0. D. Matlock and P. E. Pitts; returning officer, J. Woolsey Morrow.
 Some time ago the residents of this section petitioned the city council of Ems ley to take the necessary steps and pass the resolutions which would enable the probate judge to call this election in order that the people might determine for themselves whether or not they should be annexed to Ensley. The senti- ment for annexation, it Is claimed, is so overwhelming that little opposition is expected and it is likely that the vote will be almost unanimously in favor of becoming part of the city of Ensley There are about 2oOO people residing in the territory and 1t is probable that at least 100, if not more, votes will be cast
 This territory was part of the Great CT Birmingham, as included in the King bill, which was declared unconstitutional by the supreme court As soon as the King bill was declared invalid the peo- pie residing in the territory immediately took steps to unite themselves with Ems lev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Superintendent Baker Enthusiastic.


 Supt. N. R. Baker of the Ensley public schools, who is chairman of the executive. committee of the Alabama Educational as- sociation, when seen today was en- thusiastic over the prospects for great and profitable meeting at Birmingham next week. He said:
 'The enrolment of 1102 at the Mont gomery meeting will be increased by at least 60 per cent, Judging from present indications. This will make a remark able showing over three years ago when the enrolment was less than 5OO Now Jefferson county is endeavoring to equal that number alone. Every one of the 1 45 Paisley teachers have enrolled ahead of time and l understand the Birming- ham, teachers are doing likewise. Supt. l. w. McAdory and Secretary R. G. Hew- lit are encouraging the county teachers l to attend in full force and other cities in the county like Bessemer WoodIawn and Pratt City will send their full com plement, that will start ereyone who at l tends to thinking along new lines. as well as giving enthusiasm and encour- agement along lines already recognized as within the province of the public school.
 Tt is, indeed, time that all teach CTS, school men and officials, as well as patrons, should learn the importance of scientific inquiry into the physical condition of each individual pupil The hearing and the sight should be looked after by specialists. The teeth should re- ceive intelligent attention. Nasal pas sages should be examined for adenoid growths. The children should be safe guarded against the spread of contagious diseases. This subject will Joe discussed by Dr. R. M. Cunningham of Ensley, and Miss Ida c. Bender, superviscor of primary grades of Buafflo, N. Y Su- perintendent o. J. Kern, who will deliver a lecture at Birmingham before the Alabama Educational association on the night of April 8, promises to illustrate his lecture with views showing what has been actually done in his country. He says he presents not theories but facts.
 Preachers and friends of education who cannot possibly attend the meeting should send their membership fee of h by some friend or mail it direct to the secrea1ry, w. c. Griggs, at Birming- ham. Of course it Is best by far to go In person and receive all the benfits of the meeting. But if one cannot possibly do this, by send the $1 he will serve two good purposes. He will secure for himself the full account of the proceedings in book form and enable the association to the very forefront of state associations in the entire United States, both numerical ly and as to the. amount of good done"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
win Robinson Killed.

News was received in Ensley today an- nouncing the fact that ". A. Robinson, a wely-known employe of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at the rail mill department, was run over and instantly killed tn the railroad yards at Bloomington, III.
 The deceased left Ensley a few days ago with some friends en route to Chicago Nothing was heard of him until his death was announced. The details of his death have not yet been learned. MT Robinson came to Ensley about nine years ago and was considered one of the best rail straighteners in the business. He was married and leaves wife and one child who reside at Pratt City.
 The remains will be sent to Ensley for interment
 The following dispatch was received by The Age-Herald from Bloomington last night:
 will A. Robinson of Ensley. Ala, whose decapitated body was found along the Indianapolis Southern railroad tracks last Wednesday morning was identified today and tho body shipped home Robinson either committed suicide or was mur- dered. The head was entirely cut off by the train and was found six feet from the body He appeared to have been cut before being placed on the tracks. It has created a big sensation here and in- uuries from all over the United States for Identification have been made. A message from John Wren of Ensley cleared the identity today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
BIII Had ExperIence.

From Tit-Bits
 The late Major Pond managed Bill Nye for several lecture seasons, but their first meeting was rather informal. Nye was one day walking down Fourth avenue with friend. when he spied the major s modest sign in window of the Everett house.
 Heres the man that incites the lec- turers," said Wye; Tets go in and see if we can't induce him to lead a better life. ,
 Entering. Nye removed his hat and ran his hand over the hairless expanse of his head, and after staring about for a mo- ment, said:
 '"This is Major Pond, believer"
 "Yes, sir. What can 1 do for you?' answered the major
 'I want to get job on the platform '' returned Nye.
 "Ah, yes" said the major, slowly. Have you had experience?" Well I've been with Barnum for a cou- pie of years' "Yes? May I ask in what capacity?" "I've been with Barnum. Sat concealed in the bottom of cabinet and exhibited my head as the largest ostrich egg in cap tivity'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Prize Contest Closes.

The prize contest given by the Bank of Ensley for the best essay on the life of George Washington closed on April 1. The contest was confined to the school children of Ensley Vivian and Pratt City. Several hundred compo- sitions have been received by the bank officials and are In the hands of the awarding committee. The prize win ners will be announced next week. Many original and amusing papers have been sent in, some of them of much merit The committee will have a hard proposition to decide which Is the most meritorius.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
The Chickens Deserved It.

FTOm CHE DtflHeHtUI.
 Gladys, aged 6, would never eat pie crust, but would slyly hide the crust un- der the edge of her plate after having eaten the filling. One day her mamma saw her putting away the crust as usual, and thought to reprimand her by sayings "Oh, Gladys, mamma doesn't like little girls who do such things"
 Whereupon Gladys said: "Well, mann ma, l am saving it for the chickens They like it and I don't. and they ought to have 1t, for they are better than I ami they lay eggs and I don't"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Birthday Party,

Master Reed Preston celebrated his seventh birthday this afternoon by enter taiping a party of his young friends at the home of his aunt, Mrs. John Angwin, on Avenue P. A number of games were played, including pinning tail on an ele- phant. The prize for this game was won by Susie Cunningham. MT. Anguin served refreshments, which were much enjoyed by the young folks. The fstlow- ing were present: Gladly Jones, Susie Cunningham, Nat R. Clark, Domaine Scott. Lois Blue, Violet Palmer. Ruth Palmer, Pauline Echols, Minnie Miller Murel Swan, and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Personal and General.

F. D. Fuller, Sr., is seriously i'll at his residence, 23l6 Avenue H. He has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks and his condition is such that his daughter Mrs. A. J. Wilson of Little Rock. Ark, has been summoned to his bedside
 Mrs. G. w. McDonald of Lawton, Okla, is visiting her mother, Mrs. l.. N. Girod, on Avenue D. MT Girod returned yes- terday from Kentucky, where he has been visiting his sister.
 Urban O. Philips, who was confined to his room by an abscess on the knee, is much improved and able to be out today.
 David Davis of Avenue D left today fo- South Chicago
 Miss Jennie Brooks entertained the S. o. P. II. club al her home at Tuxedo. All members were present and most en- joyable evening was spent. The next meeting of the club will be with Miss Mary Griffith in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
nove. When the landlord raises the rent

move When the landlord raises the rent or refuses to make repairs. we move.
 Almost any event is good enough rea- son for an American family to move. Some of us own two or three different homes, In city, in country ana py the seal ana tberebv have an assurance of the de- light of moving several times year. And some of us live in hotels or in boarding houses in order to be "foot-free' to como and go as we will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

claimed that the proof against him is strong. He will be given hearing before United States Commissioner R. D. Watts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Think 1t Over,

To some men happiness means three square meals day and place to sleep while to others it means getting the proper color on meerschaum pipe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
YOU THE
 You Ought to Be1
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Whisky Shipped Back to Memphis.

Joe Hill, the negro drayman who was r~ sted several days ago while haul
 wagon load of whisky from Pratt
 Ensley, shipped the stuff back
 consignor in Memphis Tenn
 yas charged with violating the nr., i.ition law and the whisky was held by the city authorities Hill was acquitted in the police court and the goods" returned to him. He made a "be line" for the depot and shipped em back, evidently much relieved to get the stuff off his hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
coIIey Charged With Opening Mails.

Constable Lee White arrested Joe Colley, a well known negro mail car- Tier, on a charge of breaking open the mails. The arrest was made at the request of the federal authorities. The negro was turned over to the United States marshal The offence for which Colley was arrested is said to have been committed some months ago and 1t Is
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23
WERE BOTH OF MIXED BLOOD
Point. Of Resemblance Between Eng.
llshm1n and Cowboy, n the
Latter Understood lt.

"The countess de Pourtales was .
New York Lorillard," said q New York
tobacconist. $50 on both sides. OF
course, she has blue blood. Yet she b
without false pride.
AT q recent tobacco mems conven-
ton q director told me Of . remark
the countess made In Biarrits to an
arro8ant Englishman.
"This fellow boosted Of his ancestry.
The countess said that sort OF talk
wouldn't be understood in the Wild
west. She said an Englishman said
to q Texas cowboy once:
~ have Tudor blood In my veins
on the maternal side and through my
fathers family I am . Plantaganet-'
is that sor said the cowboy.
Frightening with keen interest NY
blood's q leetle mixed. too. Ny grand
father Was . Jersey tenderfoot and my
grandmother . Digger Indian squaW.
We're both half-breeds. stranger.
Come and liquor up!'"-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23

blOating. etc., arc
troubles that COM
monty come from
sick kidneys. Don't
mistake the cause
Deans Kidney Pills
have cured thou
sands Of women A.
nicted In this way
BY curing the KID
neys. Mrs. c. R.
Foreman, lis s.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23
CHAPTER XIII.
Peace n Declared.

The world had become an tnStru-
ment attuned to the breaking pitch.
and awoke to have every string within
ii played upon in q day. 1t was
royal tune in which city after city was
called upon to contribute. London.
which had passed a sleepless night.
was astir before dawn. aroused into
pitch of terrific excitement by the re-
turn of the Roberts. which swOOped
down from the air aglOw with light.
and counting notice.
At the iron gates in front Of the pal
ace. where the sentries were briskly
tramping to and fro until called to-
gether by the descent Of the radio
plane, the Roberts came to the ground
with every searchlight playing into
the air. The alarm had been given
before she came. and guards were
turning out from their barracks and
hurrying to the palace on the run.
with arms in hand to defend Bucking-
ham from the oncoming monster. Not
until it was near the ground was it
discovered that from the peaks doated
three flags. the Union Jack. the Stars
and Stripes and the white banner OF
truce.
In hasty formation the soldiers
faced the place where the machine
with its staring eyes would alight. and
rank on rank presented a stubborn
front to the visitor. Their astonish
ment was incalculable when they rec
oxnized as the first man to emerge
from the side Of this unexpected
craft the missing king. followed by the
prime minister and the head OF the
navy, as well. allNn3ling. and al tax
ing quick cognizance OF the array d
defenders.
The ranking oflcer OF the guard re
covered his poise. gave the command
and the soldiers saluted. after which
he stepped forward In response to the
kings beckoning and received instruc
lions for the safeguarding Of the Rob
erts. Bevins and the secretary o
state. as they walked through the iroI
Gates, guests of the British nation
heard the quick precise steps of mel
marching to form q square roun.
their craft, and pictured to them
selves the curiosity which would b
aroused when the day broke.
Thus it vas that within an hou
after their arrival a crowd was CO
lecting which outdid the one that a
sembled to view the Dreadnought O
the day of her return. The strang
and silent Roberts, resting in the roaf
way and floating the American an
English Gags, which had been inte
twined by the fingers of a friendi
sreeze. was of greater interest tina
any other sight within memory.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23
Uncomfortable.

II is stated that the heart az .
vegetarian beats So times minute
and that of a meat eater Is times. but
who can count the beats Of a heart
whose rossessor beholds for the first
time an apple-cheeked, bright-eyed
California maiden when she comes
from the perfumed fields in the rosy
morn laden with golden poppies?-Los
Angeles Herald.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23

Sees Extinction Of tuberculosis.
DR.. william Osler says: Whetn-
er tuberculosis will be finally eradi-
Gated il even an open question. 1t 10
q foe that II very deeply intrencned
in the human race. Very hard 1t VIII
be to eradicate completely. but when
We think of what has been done IN
one generation. how the mortality IN
many places has been reduced moro
than so Der cent.-indeed. In some
places 100 per cent.-it IL q battle o.
hone. and 30 long a. We are hghtinS
With hone. the victory 10 In sight
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23
Ha! Ha! So Funny.

"a firm uptown" said Joakley. has
got up something new to enable you to
pick your teeth"
"A new sort of tos9hpick?" queried
Coakley.
We'll, it's a catalogue showing
photographs Of the handsome false
sets thy manufacture"
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23

eighth Sc, Canon City, Colo, says:
three years I suffered with rheuma'
tism. dropsy and kidney complaint.
and became utterly helpless. found re-
lief after using two or three boxes Of
Dams Kidney Pills and kept on until
cured. Doan's Kidney Pills have
been q blessing to me-"
Sold BY all dealers. 50 cents boz.
Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. 7.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23
WON'T MIX
Bad Food and Good Health Won't Nix.

The human stomach stands much
abuse but 1t won't return good health
II you give II bad food.
II you feed right you will feel right
for proper food and good mind Is The
sure road to health.
"A year ago became much alarmed
about my health for I began to suffer
after each meal no matter how little
ate," says . Denver woman.
II lost my appetite and the very
thought Of food grew distasteful. With
the result that was not nourishod
and got weak and thin.
my home cares were very heavy. for
besides Q large family Of my own I
have also to look out for my aged
mother. There was NO one to shout
der my household burdens. and come
what might. I must bear them. and
this thought nearly drove me frantic
when I realized that my health wa
breaking down.
Fl read IN article a the paper about
some one with trouble just like mine BE-
ing cured on Grape-Nuts food and act
ing ON this suggestion gave Grape
Nuts q trial. The flrst dish OF this
delicious food proved THAI had struck
the right thing.
my uncomfortable feelings in stom-
ach and brain disappeared as If By
magic and in an Incredibly short spaos
Of time I was myself again. Since
then I have gained II pounds IN
weight through q sumner OF herd
work and realize I am q very different
woman, all due TO the splen0sa food.
Grape-Nuts."
There's a Reason" Trial viii prove.
Read the famous little book, THE
Road to Wellvnle," in pkss.
Ever read the aSSve letter: A sew
one nnpears ffon tine 20 dine. Ih<9
are ge1uiae, tfue, and fall Of huD9
interest.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23
CHAPTER xxII.-continued.

He had worked with his hands,
shared the annoyances of his compan-
ions. and known the joys of indepen-
dence and self-supp0rt. He had dis
covered the trappings of courts to be
shallow emblems and tawdry when
contrasted with thu true coats of prim-
tive nature He had learned that men
when stripped of outward rank and
position were very similar. and could
demand only such respect from their
fellows as they we're entitled to BY
merit Honest companiOnship which
sought no other return was a price,
less treasure. And now with this new
view of life. stronger in health and I'M
jaundiced in mind, he was glad to ally
himself and his empire in a movement
which promised advancement without
conquest and gain without aggression.
The drums Of war sounded very hol-
low, and their unmusical beatings
were dying away in the distance. going
to inglorious silence and disuse. 1t
was better so.
In response to an order from Bevins.
a servant with noiseIess feet and deft
hands brought refreshments to them.
The king rose. and the others immedi'
ately stood.
Before we part company and re-
sumo our way to our homes" he said
Il shall ask you to. drink my toast
He stood erect. lifted his glass high In
the air until the lights above caught
the qu;vering opalescent liquid in their
rays. and then In a voice Of extreme
reverence said:
Gentlemen, to the ruler Of that
greatest of all kingdoms. Peace. hi:
excellency the president of the United
States"
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23
WOMEN SUFFER NEEplEssLY
Many Mysterious Aches and Pains Are
Easily Cured.

Backache. pain through the hips.
dizzy spells, headaches. nervousness.