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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Personal and General.

The meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union, which was to have been held this afternoon, has been post poned until next Thursday, January IA, at the home of Mrs. J. B. Simpson, on Avenue F.
 The annual week of prayer is being ob- served by the missionary societies of the Baptist churches all over the district and an all-day meeting will be held at the Gouthside Baptist church in Birmingham Friday, to which everyone Is cordially invited
 number of the members of the Junior Order. United American Mechanics. at tended the meeting of the Birmingham council held tonight. Officers will be elected and other business of importance will be transacted.
 Roscoe F. Scott will entertain the off cers and teachers of the Ensley High lands Sunday school Friday evening at dinner.
 Hardeman S. Meade left tonight for diff ferent points in Mississippi on business
 Miss Jennie Brooks entertained the S. O. P. H. club this afternoon in most charming manner. The evening was much enjoyed. Refreshments were served The next meeting of the club will be with Miss Mary Griffith at Pratt City.
 Mrs Foster Crisp and Mrs E. D. Pugh will entertain box party at the Jeffer- son theatre Friday, in compliment to Mrs. Edith Mossman of Nashville, Tenn Those composing the party will be Mrs. J. M Bensinger. Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Hol- iingsworth. Mrs P Jones, Mrs. H. Brass, Miss Carrie Dawson, Mrs. E. D. Pugh and Mrs Crisp.
 Miss Lida Riley of Birmingham is spend ing a few days with Mrs. w. J. Brig man on Avenue H and Twentieth street,
 Miss Matte Lee Pearson of Whiteville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
ENSLEY COUNCIL
 IN BRIEF SESSION Routine Matters Constituted
 Bulk of Business MOODY IS BOUND OVER Work of Getting v. M. c. A. For Ens- ley Is Taken Up With Renewed
 Vigor-PersonaI and Gen
 eral News of Ensley.
MOODY IS BOUND OVER

Ensley. January 7.-(Special.) 1.-The city council of Ensley held a short but inter esting session tonight and while there were few matters of importance, quite a lot of business was transacted. The reports of the several city officers were very satisfactory. showing the city to be in a splendid condition. A. B. Moss, the recently elected alderman from the First ward, sat with the council for the first time and made his maiden speech. It was short but very appropriate. P. J. Rogers, president of the council, was in the chair. Aldermen present were NJ H. Mcdowell, John Morrison, A. B. Moss, John Angwin, W. T. Palmer, W. J. Brigman, J. T. Gull pepper and George R. Byrum. Mayor D. F. Sugg was also present
 The report of the city treasurer showed the financial conditions to be good, and if all outstanding indebtedness was paid such as sidewalk improvements, the city would be several thousand dollars in the clear. Dr. J. E. Robbins made fine re- port. showing the general health of the city to be fine. Milk and Meat Inspector Dr. F. L. Jackson, also made fine re- port, especially on the dairies. The other city officers reports made an excellent showing. The reports were referred to the proper committees.
 A petition signed by large number of ladies living in the outlying parts of Ems lev was presented, asking that the ordi- nance forbiddng fruit and vegetables to peddled be repealed Attorney D. J. Flum- mer addressed the council in favor of the petition A counter petition was present. ed, signed by business men and others, asking that the ordinance be not repealed. The petitions were referred to the mis- cellaneous committee. number Of cltl- zens addressed the council, some With grievances. some asking permission to do business without license. others asking the assistance of the council in various ways. Some of these matters were re- ferred to committees, others to Mayor Sugg with power to act. The council also instructed the city attorney to draw up an ordinance repeating inspecting fee for packing house products. The council then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

matter has already been settled by the recent decision of the state supreme court, which has declared the law constitutional, and that nothing now remains but for the dealers to pay the tax, go out of business or take the consequences of prosecution for a misdemeanor
 Along these lines it is safe to say the matter will come to a head this week. The attorney general has given an opinion to the effect that the near beer dealers, just as any other taxpayers, have the right to file protest in connection with the pay ment of their taxes. and that in the event the law is ever declared unconstitutional, the state is obligated to refund the money. If the dealers can induce the ordinary to accept the situation in that light it may be they will pay the tax and file their protests.
 While Governor Smith does not deny that certain citizens may have informed him that the prohibition law is being vio- lated in Savannah. he declines at present to discuss that matter beyond saying that no official information to that effect has reached him.
 Limitations which appear to come pretty straight, however, are 10 the erect that it is the governors purpose to deal with the Savannah situation, though in just what way remains to be developed.
 Friends of the governor say he is hope full that the new solicitor general, Wal ter c. Hartridge, who has just gone into office with the beginning of the new year, will enforce the prohibition law. If not, it is said there in decided probability that in some way or other he will take Il hand.
 It is known that prominent prohibition leaders in the state have complained to the governor that the law is being openly violated in Savannah, and have asked him to interfere
 The 1908 receipts from the near beer tax were about $70,000; there are some that re- main yet to be collected The governor expresses the belief that the near beer tax fund this year will be about S150,oo0 which will go long way toward paying the states portion of the expenses for maintenance of convicts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Prison Matters Discussed.

Governor Hoke Smith will hold a con- ference with the members of the state prison commission tomorrow afternoon for the purpose of reaching some con- clusion with regard to the state reforma- tory. in so far as that institution has to deal with white youths.
 In a letter addressed to the commis- sion asking for this conference, the gov ernor stated that the state had now cn hand sufficient funds with which to pur- chase a farm for the founding of q white reformatory, and he anticipated that suf- ficient money would soon be in hand to purchase also an additional farm for the maintenance of other convicts
 A large number of tracts of land have been offered the commission for the white reformatory, but in almost every instance the owners have put apparently unreas- onably high prices upon their property. In order to avoid having to pay too much for the tract needed, the commission will probably invite competitive bids on this subject
 The new parole law has inst ~n-e '-to effect and the commission is consderin the first applications under 1t. rhere are about 20 of these upon which the commission will act this month. In ad- diton to these there are many applica- tions for executive clemency involving either pardon or communication to present service.
 It is said that while the new parole law will reduce the number of pardons and communications granted, 1t will prob ably have the effect of releasing dur ing the first two or three years of it's action. larger number of conviets than under the old executive clemency plan.
 The Taft Banquet.
 There will be no scarcity of attendance upon the banquet which is to be rendered by the Atlanta chamber of commerce to Presdent-elect Taft on the occasion of his visit here January IS. The tickets have been offered for sale at $10 per plate, and the applications for them are already pouring in, accompanied by check in each instance as is required. The chamber, in a very delicate way, reserves the right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

Tenn, is visiting her brother, MT. Wal lace Pearson.
 Mrs w. T. Naugher and Miss Mabelle Naugher of Fayette are visiting Mrs. Frank Smith on Avenue G and Twen- tieth street.
 Mrs F. B. Dodge is sick at her resi- dence Palmer Terrace. Her many friends hope she will soon recover.
 Mrs N. o. Phillips returned today from A months visit with her sister, Mrs s. Vaughn in Columbus, Miss. s The mass meeting called by the citizens of Wylam who oppose the annexation to Ensley, which was to have been held to- night at the Masonic hall, Wylam, was postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
FOR
 YOUTHS TONIGHT

Tonight the junior. intermediate and business boys department of the Young Mems Christian association will give an exhibition of the work taught in the gym nasium classes. Parents and all persons interested are cordially invited
 Upon this work depends much of the trawn and strength upon which Birming- ham will stand in the coming years, and the association Is endeavoring to reach out for more boys. All three classes are large and growing all the time
 A basketball game will be played be- tween the association intermediates and the Pratt City boys. This promises to be close and exciting. A large crowd will probably attend and cheer the association boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Watchina Liauor Houses.

Mobile January 7-Persistent rumors tonight are to the effect that a Pinkerton detective, a Birmingham detective and seven men imported from New Orleans are watching the former liquor places in an endeavor to detect alleged violations of the prohibition law. Considerable bad feeling has been engendered by these re- ports, but no arrests have so far been made. A minister and a Birmingham de- tective are especial objects of mslignity tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Y. M. C. A. for EnsleY.

The movement for the establishment of e Young Mems Christian association has been revived and a committee appointed to wait on the Commercial club and other bodies and devise plans for starting this much needed institution in Ensley. There is no place in the country that needs an institution of this kind more than Ems ley, as there are so many young men working here whose homes are at a dis tance and who would appreciate a place of this kind to spend their evenings. The splendid work of the Young Men s Christian associations all over the world, 1t is pointed out. should De an Incentive to the citizens at large to put forth every effort to start a branch here. It is stated the several large corporations in Ensley would materially assist in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Fleet VIII Visit MarsejlIes.

Marseiles, January 1.-The port author ities have been advised that the Geor- gia Nebraska, New Jersey and Rhode Island, of the American Atlantic battle ship fleet, will arrive here on January IA and will remain until January 2. Anchor age accordingly has been reserved for the ships in the new harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Coal Fleet Again Moving.

Pittsburg, January 1.-The large river fleet which started from Pittsburg for southern ports yesterday with 100000 bushels of coal and iron and steel prod ucts, valued at about s3,000,000, and was held up last night at dams Nos. and 4, started south again today Prepara- tions are under way for a second ship ment of coal tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Masonic Lodae Meeting.

Ensley lodge No 56O, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, met tonight at the Ma sonic hall on Nineteenth street. The meeting was of much interest and was largely attended. There was work in all the degrees. The work was done in splendid manner by Worshipful Master J. Hoke Perkins, assisted by an efficient set of officers.
 The lodge has made rapid gains during the past year, there being work every meeting night The meetings are held every Thursday evening and visitors are always cordially welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Moody Bound Over.

At the police court this morning w. V. Moody, d white man, was bound over to await the action of the grand jury by Mayor D. F. Sugg on a charge of larceny from the person. Moody was accused or robbing E. R. Vincent an elderly white man, said to be from Talladega or nocketbook containing about $6. The two had been drinking together, and while the money was not recovered, the pocketbook and some papers belonging to Vincent were said to have been found on the person of Moody when arrested. The de- fendant was employed at the furnace plant and lives in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
$1o0,OOO PURSE
 FOR GREAT FIGHT

Reno. New, January 7.-According to dispatch from Mazuma, a mining camp in the center of the state, the athletic club of that city met last night and de- cided to offer purse of s1o0, 0,Ooo for fight between Jeffries and Johnson, the fight to take place within the next six months at that place, preferably on July f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Steamer Is FIoated.

Norfolk, Va, January 7.-The British steamer Avonmore, which was driven ashore near Lynn Haven Inlet, in lower Chesapeake bay, during the fierce storm of December 22, was successfully foated by the wrecking tug Coley today. The Avonmore is believed to be uninjured, and will proceed to New York after an exam J in tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Freak Stroke of Lightning.

Little Rock, January Lee Lotion, a farmer near Hamburg, and his wife were standing in front of the fireplace last night when a bolt of lightning descended the chimney, tore out the left eye of Mrs. Lotion, knocked Lotion down. but did not injure him. The farmhouse was not dam aged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
Fiobtinu Fires In New York.

New York. January 7.--The fire fight ing force in the down town section of New York had their work cut out for them tonight by a series of fires with in radius of mile or two. The hres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08

were at 9S and 100 Hudson, at Hester street and the Bowery, and at No. 134 Crosby street. Each assumed threat ening proportions and called out many of the city's fire apparatus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-08
perkina Ia Reelected.

Sacramento. Cal, January 7.-George c. Perkins was selected late tonight by the republican joint caucus as its candidate for United States Senator to succeed him. self
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-13
ELLIS SELECTS HOOD RIVER
YOUTH FOR WEST POINT

Portland.--H. Harold Dabney, a
student of the Lincoln high school,
has received the appointment of Con-
gresham w. r. Ellis for the Second
congressional district to the United
States military academy at West
Point, the news of which reached
Portland today.
Harold Dabney is a son of o. p.
Dabney of Hood River and has at
tended the Portland high school for
the last three years. during which
time he has been a prominent fac
tor in athletics and school affairs
generally, playing right end on the
football team for three years, making
all star end in 1907 and guard on the
basketball team for the past two
seasons. He is at present manager
of the Lincoln high school baseball
team.
Harold Dabney was born in Liv-
ingstone, Mont, 10 years ago, and
came with his parents to Portland
in 1902, graduating from the Shat
tuck school before. entering Lincoln
high. He will begin preparing at
once for his entrance examinations,
which are to be held in San Francis
co, January 10, 1910. Mr. Dabney
will enter the military academy on
the first Of March, next. taking up
his regular course in September. The
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-13
Truth
and Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed In every
walk of life and are essential to per
manent success and creditable stand
ing. Accordingly, 1t is not claimed
that Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of
Serna is the only remedy of known
value, but one of many reasons why
It is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that 1t cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal
organs on which it acts without any
debilltatlng after effects and without
having to increase the quantity from
time to time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all
Objectionable substances. To get It's
beneficial effects always purchase the
genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for
sale by all leading druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-13
MOTHER OF UMAT|LLA
BRAVE SAVES SON

Portland, May 13.-Mother love,
outweighing injury in the balance OF
Justice, brought to John Mitchell, an
Indian youth, an unexpected ally
when put on trial in federal court
yesterday morning, charged with Q
brutal attempt to murder his mother,
Ko-ko-ye-a lash.
Although her head and body are
covered with scars inflicted by a te-
pee pole in the hands of her son, the
old Indian woman was fairly alright
with tenderness as she refused to
make any statement that might lead
to her boys conviction, says the Jour
nal. She was willing to say that her
injury was the result of an accident.
or even that she had inflicted 1t upon
herself, rather than let the young
brave go to prison. Evidence was
chiefly secured from witnesses ac-
quainted with the details of the as
sault at the time 1t occurred.
The federal court room presented
strange appearance when the trial
began. Dusky Indian faces were
grouped about the prisoner. Some
OF the witnesses had brought tiny
brown babies, that could not well be
left in the home tepee. The children
were unlike white babies, for no mat
ter what the noise or excitement, they
uttered no sound.
e. d. Kirkpatrick, a white tenant
DR.. T. M. Henderson, attending ply
scian, Robinson Minthorne and Joe
Allen, Indian policemen, gave states
ments concerning the affair which
agreed in all material details. The
first of March the old woman ac-
companied her tenant to Pendleton
and there received a check as rental
for her farm. She gave the money
into the hands of her tenant, saying
as she did So that she feared her son,
John would want it.
Later in the night he came home.
much intoxicated, and when refused
the money struck his mother many
times over the head and body. She
was found next morning lying in a
pool OF her own blood, near the house !
OF Kirkpatrick She had been crawl !
ing on her hands and knees, seeking |
help when she became too weak to |
proceed further. 1t was at first |
thought she had no chance for recov-
cry. but after dwelling in the border
land between life and death for many |
days, she began to get better, although |
her injuries are SO serious that she
will never again be strong.
John Snyder, a youth from the
Umatilla reservation, pleaded guilty
to the theft of four horses before
Judge Woverton this morning and
was given a six months Jail sentepce,
the sentence, however. being suspend
ed during good behavior, on account
of his extreme youth. Attorney A. NJ.
Moulton represented both defendants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-13

and worn subjects but has put to-
gether a number of bright situations
that has won instant favor.
The piece gives opportunity for
scenery costumes and specialties that
the management has not been slow to
take advantage of. There is not a
duh moment in this play and those
who have witnessed it are unanimous
in their praise while the press criti-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-13
browns In Town"

The offering at the oregon theatre
tonight will be the screamingly fun
ny farce comedy entitled, Browns
in Town" which will be presented by
Eckhart's Ideals, which includes n
number OF well known artists OF repu-
tation.
Browns in Town" is a farce com.
edy Of genuine merit, and the au-
thor Mr., Mark swan, has found some
thing entirely new and fresh in this
play and has not thrashed up old
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-13

announcement of his appointment to
West Point will come as welcome
news to his many friends and class
mates who have watched his prepara-
tory work for the past three years
in the high school. Mr. Dabney will
leave Portland about the first of next
January for San Francisco.
What time will the clock stop?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-13

cisms have been most flattering. Sum-
mer prices will prevail. Lower floor,
$1.00, 75c, balcony, soc, 35c.
The Washington times., 1909-04-28
TOWN IS TERRORIZED
BY A "DEVIL IN BLACK -
Mysterious Giant Figure Keeps Georgetown DEL Guess
ng-Aprears at Night Before Women and Children
Supersttious Say 1t Can't Be Harmed by Bullets.

GEORGETOWN. Del. April Is
More than seven feet in height and
swathed in a long black cloak, closely
wrapped around its face. a new mys-
terry has been exciting some parts Of
Georgetown, Were it has followed wo-
men and young girls and jumped out
from behind trees at them.
The Devil IL Black" as it is called.
first appeared several nights ago, when
a dozen or so persons saw it during the
course Of the evening. From behind a
tree it jumped at Mrs. William Curdy
and sent her screaming with fright into
a neighbours house, while a daughter Of
Joseph Carmel also was chased by the
mysterious stranger until she fell al
most fainting into Fred Rust's grocery
store.
The men of the neighborhood, in
formed of the affair, led by William
The Washington times., 1909-04-28
MORTON PRAISES
CAREER OF AGENT
Life Insurance President Tells
Yale Students Opportunities
Open in the Work.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, -Anril 2S.-The
exceptional opportunities to a college
graduate who embraces the career Of a
life insurance agent were told OF today
at Yale by Paul Morton, president Of
the Equitable Life Assurance Society
IT know OF no better field than this
for a man who has just finished his
college education and is thrown upon
his own resources" said Mr.. Morton
'for he can begin without capital and
trade
THE young man who represents a
prominent life insurance company fol-
low sa dignified calling which deserves
lows a dlgnified calling which deserves
siOns. II Is stimulating pursuit
sharpening the wits and hardening the
muscles
The Washington times., 1909-04-28

Curly. ran across fields, jumped fences
and through back yards. with the
Devil but a few yards ahead OF them,
but, while crossing the big ditch known
as Gle Savannah. the figure completely
disappeared and, despite search, could
not be found
again il was seen by several young
gis.s and sast night il made its ap-
pearance and was seen closely by Mrs.
earn JOsephs, who heard a noise as
she passed her wOodshed She turned
to look and distinctly saw the "Devil'
walk out Of the shed and after her
Almost fainting with fear she ran
screaming into the house, while her
husband ran into the yard with his gun
and fired at the tall figure, which was
plainly distinguished at the wOOdshed-
IN second Ii was gone with no trace
OF injury from the gun. Many super
stiuous declare that bullets cannot hit
II, but some of the more determined
men declare il is the work of a prac-
teal joker and expect to put a load of
shot into IL at their first opportunity