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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
CORONER HOLDS
ODOM BLAMELESS

In the coroners investigation Of the
death of Harry Stevaison yesterday, c. d.
Odom, charged with the killing, was re-
lieved of the responsibility for Stevaison' S
death, the verdict being that he acted in
self-defense. Odom was held, however.
on the state warrant sworn out before
Judge H. B. Alternately until he could give
bail In the sum of $1,000 which he did yes
terday afternoon, when he was released
from the county jail
Stevaison, a Greek, it will be recalled.
was shot and killed by Odom in club
room over the Joe Wheeler restaurant, on
North Twentieth street, Tuesday after
noon. There were no eye-witnesses to the
killing. but Odom states that he and
Stevaison had controversy about some
business transaction; that Stevaison at
tempted to strike him with an ice pick,
and that he shot him in self-defense.
Odom will be given preliminary hear
ing before Judge H. B. Alternately Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock. 1t is under
stood that plea of self-defense will be
offered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
BOWEN PLEASED
BY REVIVAL WORK
EVANGELIST THINKS eleventh
AVENUE METHODIST SERVICES
WILL DO GREAT GooD-SkETcH
OF SERMON LAST NIGHT.

The revival at the Eleventh Avenue
Methodist church is proving most sue
cessful. Large crowds were present at
the morning and evening services yes
terday, while the special meeting for
young people, held in the afternoon at
o'clock, was also largely attended.
DR.. Bowen expressed much satisfaction
at the showing made and said he be-
lieved that the attendance would be
even larger throughout the revival.
The text of the evening sermon was
taken from the 10Th chapter of st.
John. Sth to 18th verse: and when
He is come, He Will reprove the world
of sin. and OF righteousness, and of
Judgment of sin, because they believe
not on Me; of Righteousness, because
l go to my father, and We see me no
more of judgment, because the prince
of the world is judged" DR.. Bowen
stated that the first office .of the Holy
Ghost was the conviction of sin, of
righteousness and OF judgment. TT
Is His office above all others to con-
vince mankind of its utter sinfulness,
that sin lies at the bottom of every
mans heart, that sin inhabts the
world" said the evangelist. 1.-The great
est oratory, the most sublime poetry,
the greatest of human laws, cannot con-
vince a man of his sinfulness. Nor can
even the gospel of Christ produce con-
viction without the Holy Ghost; but
the two-edged sword of holy writ in
the hands of Jehovah can cleave
through darkest doubt. And if tn
power of unbelief is broken. all other
sins are easy of conquest. Nothing SO
battles the designs Of the Omnipotent
as the unbelief of man. Small wonder
indeed If He says. He that belieth not
shall be damned
DIR. Bowen spoke next -on the con-
viction of righteousness. He referred
to the eighth chapter and 28th verse
of Romans, "All things work together
for good to them that love God" II
man be righteous" he said, "all things
are his-the universe is his"
"Thirdly," he continued, 1--WE have
the conviction of judgment; of judg
ment,i because the prince of the world
is Judged The Judgment here mem
toned has no reference to the last
day. 1t means the judgment of satan
the prince of the world Indeed is
the prince of sin judged; on all sides
he is bafhed and beaten, driven back
to his native hell. All poets, most
scientists and, thank God, most men
of the business world have been re-
claimed to Christ. And nothing is so
inspiring as the young manhood of our
day, as it's progress toward Christi
anity The devil boasts that the world
Is his, but his pride is hollow. Satan
is a bankrupt
Meetings will be held as usual at
this church each morning, afternoon
and evening at H. 4 and 7:45 o'clock,
respectively
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
New Company incorporated.

A meeting of the directors of tho
Queenstown company was held on yes
terday at the office of the company, 2113
First avenue. and among the business
transacted was the perfection OF the
Queenstown Fixtures, Art Glass and
Showcase company, which it was decided
to incorporate at once with capital or
$50, 600. The officers selected were George
A. Williams president; j. Cary Thomp-
son. vice president, and j. b. Oates, sec
rotary and treasurer and the directors
were George A. Williams, ]. Cary Thomp-
son. j. b. Oates, n. C. Dean and George
M Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
Cotton Mill Men Name Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Alabama
Cotton Manufacturers association, held
at the Hotel Hillman, the following Of
ficers were elected: Scott Maxwell. presi-
dent, Cordova; C. H. Moody first vice
president Alabama City; j. B. Mcmillan,
second vice president, Talladega; b. ID.
Miller secretary and treasurer, Siluria;
board of control, r. A. Mitchell, chair
man, Gadsden; ]. w. Hawke. Piedmont;
w. b. Tanner. Montgomery; ]. w. San
ders. Tuscaloosa: d. c. .Finneys Hunts
Vile; D. T. Goodwin. Admission. and w. b.
Glenn, Enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bijou.

1.-The Masqueraders,' which the Spoon
er players are presenting at the Bijou
theatre this week, is one of the cleverest
plays ever written by Henry Arthur
Jones, the noted English playwright, and
1t should be seen to be appreciated The
dialogue is brilliant, the plot of unusual
interest and the Spooner company give
a highly creditable performance. Miss
Spooner, Mr.. La Rrue and Mr.. Chester
field are all seen to particular advantage
and other members of the company give
good support. There will be a reception
on the stage this afternoon by Miss
Spooner and her mother. Immediately
after the matinee.
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"The Road To Yesterday

Next week the Spooner company will
present the great Shubert success, 1.-THE
Road to Yesterday" which is one of the
most charming plays theatregoers have
had the pleasure of seeing in a long
while. 1.-The Road to Yesterday will be
remembered as the successful vehicle of
Miss Dupree on the occasion of her
last visit to Birmingham. The Spooner
players are said to acquit themselves we'll
with this play and the scenic production
will be elaborate
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
MajestIc-VaudeviIle.

Claude Thardo, the monolguist, is prob
ably pleasing more people with his paro-
dies and new jokes than any man of his
kind that the Majestic has known in
many weeks. He is original, springs his
jokes in quick and snappy manner, says
what he has to say and then stops, while
the audience laughs. He is a good COM
poser of parodies also. Miss Alice Mort
lock Is another clever performer this
week. There are other good acts this
week. the bill being one of great diversity.
There is matinee daily and a perform
ance nightly
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
WOODWARD IRON COMPANY.
Officers and Directors Elected Yes.
terday.

The woodward Iron company held Its
annual meeting at Woodward yesterday.
Directors were elected as follows: ]. FL.
woodward, A. H. Woodward, ]. N. Vance,
H. e. Vance, w. 7. Burt and Robert
Jemison. Mr.. Burt and the Messrs. Vance
live in Wheeling, but were here to attend
the meeting.
Officers were re-eected-J. H. Wood
ward, president; A. H. Woodward, vice
president; R. H. Bannister, secretary,
and Charles H. Abbott, treasurer
The directors inspected the properties
on Tuesday and found the furnace plant
and the coal and ore mines in frst-class
condition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
Marriaae Licences Issued.

The following marriage licenses were is
sued yesterday from the office OF the pro-
bate court:
Earl Cline of Birmingham to Mrs. Ber-
tina Harvry Barnes.
John B. Massey of Birmingham to Mrs.
Rosa Morrison.
L. Self, Trussville, to Miss Flora far-
brough.
Delmer Sheppard of Columbus, Ca, to
Miss Grace Harness.
w. d. Miles of Birmingham to Miss
Blanche Faulkner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
Musicians, Picnic.-The pic

Musicians Picnic.-The picnic and
barbecue which the Musicians union
will give at Germania park next
Wednesday. May 10, promises to be one
of the great festival events of the sea-
son. 1t goes without saying that there
will be an abundance of good music.
Many tickets have been sold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
CITY ITEMS.

Pupils RecitaI.-A recital by G. o..
Friermood's pupils will be held at Cable
hall tonight at $40 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

Washington, May 12-Forecast for Ala
hama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday ana
Friday; light to moderate southern winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

Negro Killed In Mfne.-Falling rock
in the Spalding mines of the Republic
Iron and Steel company yesterday re-
suited in the death of Wheeler Rogers,
a negro miner, while another negro
miner was badly injured. The matter
will be investigated by the state mine
inspector
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

Above
before the
whipped
the
finish line at 50 miles an hour aud absolutely
Savannah
in Twelfth
dsrd Oil which being inspected
McCartn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
Prohibition Cases Dismissed.-Fif-

PrOhibitiOn Cases Dismissed.-F1f-
teen prohibition cases of long standing
were dismissed in the first and second
divisions of the criminal court yester-
day on account of defects In the war
rants. Most of the warrants were de-
clared void on account of the fact that
the date of the alleged offense was not
specified.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Qualified Voters of Woodlawn:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Mayoralty of Woodlawn, at the
municipal ele0(on to be held July s. 1909
and ask yourSsupport, pledging myself te
the advancement of the best interests OF
the city should l be elected:
]. p. COUCH.
Woodlawn, Ala, May II, 1909
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

Injured by Fall. w. Hinsman,
carpenter, was severely injured yester
day afternoon by falling from the roof
of a house on Forty sixth street and
Tenth avenue, north. Mr.. Hinsman
sustained broken leg and it is feared
he was injured internally He was re-
moved to Talley & McAdory's mfrm-
airy in an ambulance of Mewbourne &
Spain, Woodlawn undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

M0torman to be Tried.--AIotorman j.
o. Moore, charged with criminal negli-
gence in running over Mrs. w. e. Led
ford and her child on the South Besse-
mer car line near Powderly about 10
days ago, will be given preliminary
hearing before Judge l. II. Benners in
the first division of the inferior crimi-
nal court tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

Green Undertaking Co.
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TuggIe Institute Commencement

TuEgIe Institute Commencement
Tuggle institute, a coored school
located near the end of the Fountain
Heights car line, will conduct it's clos
ing exercises tomorrow night. 1t is
announced that two special cars will
leave Fountain Heights at IL 80 p. m,
one going to North Highlands and the
other making connection with the last
North Bessemer car down town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

.. T. Shaw 4 Son. Undertakes,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-13

Another Negro iSiIled.-Will Jackson,
q negro, was shot TO death by his Wife
at No. shaft, Pratt City, Tuesday
night. The shooting is said to have
been caused by family disturbances.
The negro woman is said to have fired
several shots at her husband, after
which he attack ed her with knife and
inflicted dangerous wounds, put she
finally hit him, the wound proving fatal.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-21
PLANS BUILDING COMMISSION
Bill Regulating Construction in Dis
triet Presented to House.
Duties Of Board VIII BE to Examine
and Pass Upon Licenses
Issued.

The establishment Of a building com
mission in the District OF Columbia is
provided IN a bill introduced in the House
yesterday by Representative Smith, Of
Michigan.
The board shall be appointed and under
the direction Of the Board Of COmmis-
sloaers, and VIII consist Of one archi-
tect, one licensed builder, and the inspec-
tor OF building Of the District
The duties of the board shall be 10
examine every applicant for licenses as
builder in the District. and to fle a re-
port to guard the Commissioners in is
suing such licenses. The compensation
Of the members Of the commission is
fixed at SO a meeting. Not more than
two meetings a month wiz be held by
the commission One Of the members
viii serve as secretary. and for this work
he will receive 8 IN addition 70 his resu-
lar pay.
II Is further provided by the bill 10
divide the builders licenses into four
classes. The first class license viii per-
nit the holder 20 engage in the cOnStruc-
ton OF freprocf building; the second class
will allow the holder % erect buildings
Of the second class as laid down by the
District laws. the third will cover al
persons generally known in the building
trades as iobbers. and the fourth viii en-
tile the holder 10 construct a building
not over TWO stories high Of the third
class now designated in the building TegU-
Iations, provided the building is 70 be
used as a home for the licensee in person.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-21

The seat IN the House Of Representa-
tive Lilley. now governor Of Connecticut
was declared vacant and his name strick-
en- from the membership roll yesterday,
following favorable report Of the Com
mittee on judiciary on the resolution in
troduced last week by Representative
John Wesley Gaines, OF Tennessee.
Representative Hoyden, Of Connecticut
received a letter from Gov. LiIley yester-
day morning. explaining why his resigna-
ton had not been sent TO Congress. but
he was not allowed to read il to the
House, because objection was raised by
Representative Macon, Of Arkansas
Mr.. Liliey. it Is said. sent his resigna-
ton to the governor OF Connecticut be-
fore Gov. Woodruff vacated the office.
and he was not Of the opinion that he
would have to notify the Speaker Of the
House Of his action.
Accompanying the report Of the com
mittee was q communication showing
that Mr.. Lilley drew his check December
= and was paid also fOE clerk hire. The
Sergeant-at-arms says that Mr. L!iley
made application for mileage due for the
second session OF this Congress, but that
he was Informed that mileage was paid
only where the members were present at
the session.
Mr.. Lilley now has 70 his credit his
salary that has accrued since December
and his mileage for this session
The Washington herald., 1909-01-21
CONGRESS BRIEFS.

Rev. Joseph c. Hartzell. Bishop OF AZ
TiCa, Il the Methodist Episcopal Church. delivered
the invocation upon the meeting q the Senate yes-
teud1y-
Senator Warner. for the Committee on
Pubic Buildings and Grounds. yesterday submitted
an unfaToTable report on tie bl autharizaz TIE
csablishns1t e PARK az the intersection & Rhode
Island aEenue and North Capitol and streets
Five hundred preachers of various de-
Nominations II Massachusetts,. members Ct the So
eey Of Peace. utter protest against tlle Increase
in the raw contemplated iE the naval spc-oDrstiou
b,u IN 4 petition fisd with the House YESTERDAY Fy
Rep-eseHtatiFe Mccall. q that State.
Senator Foraker, OF Ohio, after trying
10 obtain az agreement for a vote On ''Browns-
riIe bIls.- 70 restore discharged colo7rd troops.
ave notice yesterday That unless sach an agree-
nen> vas reached b Alo1day he w7ul6 move to
proceed % the consideration Of the bills.
Senator Flint. Of California. yesterday
introduced resolution ealing on the App7opria-
tons COMMITTEES 50 investigate and report whether
amy and naFy ofeers had used government vehicles
f0r private eTTandS. On objections from 8IessES
Gailinssr of NeE Hampshire. and Hale, of Maine.
the resolution vent Over.
Senator Foraker yesterday reported IA
EnIably from the Committee On Pscifc Islands me
hsl 70 provide payment q czins q the Roman
Catholic Church IN Porto Ricc. The measure antbor-
izes appropriation a Sl950oa 70 Be paid ts the
Bishsp q Porto Ric9 n satisfaction u claims na
aD10psEy noE had y the United Stztez
The Washington herald., 1909-01-21
TILLHAH REPLIES TO TAFT
Senator Aroused by President-eIect's s
Speech at Augusta.
Says He l. Not Opposed to Negro
Education, Provided IL Is
Right Kind.

aroused by references in Judge Taft's
speech al the Hams Normal and Indus
trial Institute for Negroes, in Augusta,
Ga, on Tuesday. Senator Tiunan yes
terday gave out a vigorous statement in
reply
The South Carolinisn remarked that the
President-elect evidently referred TO him
when he asserted that certain public
men were utterly lacking in sympathy
for the negroes in their efforts TO ac-
quire education.
These references are directly trace
able 70 misstatements and malicious edi-
toTials emanating from certain news
papers in my State said the Senator.
IN which my attitude was not correctly
stated. In the first place I am not op-
posed to negro education at all. pro
vided # Is the right kind.
What I said and meant and bv which
1 stick is this: That the Republican pol
icy Of the last forty years has been to
cempel the South to recognize the DO
htical equality Of the negro. That is its
essence and the domination Of the negro
in South Carolina and Mississippi and
many parts Of other Southern states. We
have disfranchised every negro we could
under the fifteenth amendment. and the
only instrumentality available was 10 re-
quire an educational qualification.
There is now an agitation n South
Carolina for compulsory education.
That would mean a heavy burden 10
provide more schools which the white
taxpayers would have 70 bear. and there
could be no discrimination against the
negro on account Of race or. color. Hence
we would present a spectacle Of educat-
ing the negro at a very heavy expense
TO hurry forward the contest for suprem-
acy between the two races as soon as
We should have given them the necessary
qualifications to vote. and be undoinc
what We found absolutely necessary to
preserve our civilization.
we never intend to be governed by
negroes, whether educated or uneducated.
The Republican party IS now seeking TO
debauch the South through Mr.. Taft.
who offers Us two Offices in every thou
said Of our population and a pretended
advancement Of our material interests to
join that party
The Washington herald., 1909-01-21
SENATE APPROVES TREATIES.
Pact VII. Honduras Cuts on Last
RefuEe for Fugitives.

The last refuge OF fugitives from jus
tice in Central America was taken away
yesterday by the ratification Of the ex-
tradition treaty between the United
States and Honduras which was signed
at the State Department several days
ago.
The convention IS not retroactive be
cause the constitution OF Honduras for
bids such a provision It viii take effect
upon the exchange Of ratihcations which
viii take place in Washington as soon
as possible. Either contracting party
may at any time termine the treaty
upon six months notice.
Arbitration treaties with Austria-Hun-
gary, Costa Rica, and Chile, were also
ratified
Mr. Root. Secretary Of State. was be
fore the Foreign Relations Committee.
not in reference TO this treaty. but
rather 70 explain the treaty with Eng
land, fixing the water boundaries be
tween this country and Canada and also
10 discuss what has been called the three
.cOrnered treaty with Panama and Co
lOmb!a. but which are really distinct ana
independent conventions.
While the committee did not decide to
report these treaties out yesterday II IS
understood they VIII be reported in the
precise form that they were executed At
the State Department
The Washington herald., 1909-01-21
MAY LIGHT AMBROSE CHANNEL.
Congress Urged to Aid Travel Of
Big Liners at Night.

Steamship travel at night through Am
brose Channel, in New York Harbor. VIII
be made safe for transatlantic liners in
the future If Congress enacts into law a
recommendation just made by Oscar S.
Straus, Secretary Of Commerce and La
bor
Secretary Straus asks for an appropri-
alton TO enable the government 10 pur-
chase and lay acetylene gas light buoys
in Ambrose Channel in order that the
passageway to the sea may be illuminated
al night.
The amount needed fer the purpose is IN
excess Of SS0.0t'. but the government has
on hand $4,000. which may be used TO
light the channel. which. with an addi-
tionaI appropriation OF $4,000 viii be al
that viii be required.
Attention is directed TO the fact that
the transatlantic companies have fire.
quently urged the government 10 illurni-
nate Ambrose Channel at night in order
that vessels may freely enter the harbor
and depart from Il in safety at all times
during the Iwenty-fOUT hours Of the day
All Of the transatlantic steamers. Il is
pointed out. are compelled al present 10
sail in the daylight hours owing TO the
danger Of traversing the channel in the
dark