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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
GREAT INTEREST IN METHODIST MEETING Rev. Brown Conducting Serv-
 ices at First Church CITES LOT AS EXAMPLE Says Too Many People Hover on Bor derIand, Enjoying Neither the
 Pleasures of Christian Life
 Nor of Sin.
CITES LOT AS EXAMPLE

The revival at the First Methodist church is constantly growing in interest and last night large crowd greeted the Rev. J. E. Brown, who is conducting the services
 He read Genesis F: 1-4 as his text. and took as a theme for the evening "A Worldly Professor" He traced the story of the call of Lot out of his own country, and of his failure to enter into the prom ised land simply by being content to tent on the border of the goodly country, which God had provided for him, and which he might have possessed by mak- ing the choice and acting on that choice.
 He said some people live on the border land of a Christian life and never enjoy the pleasures of the people of God nor the pleasures of sin and the world, and are like the outside row of corn by the fence, which every COW and horse of the com- mons bites and destroys Just so, the devil annoys these half-hearted Chris tians.
 Lot pitched his tent toward Sodom," said MT. Brown, and let down the bars and compromised with sin and did as Rome did and but for the warning of the angels would have died as Sodom died.
 ''He got down in the gutter and didn't see things as he did wien he offered sac rihces at the family al\tr, out wonder on the plain. He became backslider. He could not mix with the life of Sodom without leaving the smell upon his gar ments. He could not reform the city, but it deformed him.
 "Ie was a good business man and seems to have been a judge, for he was sitting in the gate-where judges sat-when the messengers came to him and begged him to hurry out of the city before it should be destroyed by fire and birthstone. But when he asked his daughters and their husbands to go with him they mocked was beside himself His inconsistent life had not commanded the respect of his own home, and he left some of his own relations to perish miserably in the damned and doomed city simply because he had lost his testimony.
 'He had made money and acquired property, but 1t all went up in smoke when judgment came to the wicked and doomed city.
 Life" continued MT. Brown, lis but a flash of light between two eternities, and we must make sure of our souls safety"
 Miss Handley is at the organ and Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Davis at the piano. 0. P. Curry is leading the chorus, which is very fine, and sang a solo at the close of the service which was especially good.
 The service this morning will be at 10 o'clock and the subpect will be Tho Personality and Work of the Holy Spirft'
 A special service is announced for to- night and a very large congregation is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
REPUBLICANS ARE
 BACK FROM CAPITAL
SENATOR BANkHEAD IS EXPECT. ED IN BIRMINGHAM TODAY AND HIS VISIT IS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEARING ON THE SUBJECT.

Judge Oscar R. Hundley, Joseph o. Thompson o. D. Smith, Julius Davidson, and several other republicans who have been in Washington since the fight for the appointment to the federal judgeship be- gan, returned to Birmingham last night on the late Alabama Great Southern train, and retired, thoroughly fatigued from their trip.
 Neither MT. Thompson nor Judge Hund- ley intimated that they had given up hope of Hundley's appointment, but declare that from indications in Washington President Taft is going to take his time about the appointment.
 The visit of Senator Bankhead to Bir- mingham today is believed to have con- siderable significance. After two long conferences with the President, not ono word of which he has divulged, the Sena- tors sudden departure from activities in Washington is believed to have g. great deal to do with the situation. He will ar rive either this morning or tonight, and will probably remain several days. The fact that the Senators have been Slow to say anything about the matter has led some to believe that they have hope of getting in democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
''TROWEL" FORMED
 BY MASTER MASONS
CLUBHOUSE ADJOINING MASONIC TEMPLE WILL BE FITTED UP AT ONCE-To START WITH 200 CHARTER MEMBERS.

'"The Trowel'' is the name of new or ter masons of the Birmingham district. It will have all the features of modern club and only master Masons will be eligible for membership.
 The Masonic Temple association recently bought the residence adjoining the temple on the south and this building will be fit ted up for a club house. It will have bil- Hard room, reading room, smoking room, baths, and, in fact, all the conveniences of the up-to-date club.
 Last nights meeting was held at the Masonic temple and large number of well-known men were present. The Trow- el is to be administered by standing board of governors composed of the wor- shipful masters of the three blue lodges in Birmingham and a board of control composed of the master and two wardens who constitute the three executive officers of the new organization.
 It was decided last night that all who join The Trowel before the first meeting in May will be considered charter mem bers of the organization and 1t Is expected to begin with a memDerSmp or not less than 200.
 The organization Is designed to fill the need for a place where the members Of the different lodges of Birmingham and suburbs can meet and become better &C., quainted. Already a number of members of suburban lodges have signified their in tention of affiliating with The Trowel.
 Uvha affioarc aIaotad la at pi0ht xUera M T. Stradford, Birmingham Fraternal, mas ter; Roy Brownlee, King Solomon, first warden; Hugo L. Black, Birmingham temple, second warden; W. H. Wolverton, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
NEW BANK OPENS
 MONDAY MORNING

The Merchants and Mechanics Trust and Savings bank, of which w. A. Por- ter is president. will open it's doors for business next Monday. It will have we'll furnish ed quarters on the west side of Twentieth street between Sec ond and Third avenues.
 President Porter Is known as one of the most experienced and one of the most popular bankers in Birmingham. The other officers of the new bank are w. H. Nevins, vice president; Moses Levy. cashier Al c. Garber and John w. Sparkman assistant cashiers. The directorate which includes many promi- nent citizens, is constituted as follows:
 Fl. c. Abbott, R. E. Collins, H. l. Mills Wyatt Hefiin, E. D. Smith, G. w. Yancy, w. H. Nevins, w. M Burgin. R. G. He witt. w. o. Lanning, Moses Levy, J. K. Warren, Thomas w. O'Byrne, w. A. varley, Allan J. Krebs, J. T, Morgan George H. Harris, Tho Edison Brooks. John H. Adams. Salvador Ca cen. George H. Stubbs, B. G. Copeland J. J. shannon and w. A. Porter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

The American Radiator company, one of the strongest corporations in the Uni ted States, has at last decided to enter the Birmingham district. It has leased the plant of the Birmingham Pipe and Casting company just north of First ave- nue, opposite the Sloss furnaces.
 W. H. Hill of Chicago, general manager of the manufacturing department, and A. A. Landon of Buffalo, superintendent of plants of the American Radiator com pany, were in this city about two weeks ago, and after looking over the situation came to the conclusion that the time had arrived for the concern which they represented to manufacture the radiators for its southern trade here. and with that idea in view secured lease option on the Pipe and Casting company's prop erty. On their return north they recom- mended to the directors of their com pany that the lease be signed and opera tions be started as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
BESSEMER ASKS THAT
 COUNTY TOTE FAIR"


 ''Our city has grown rapidly and the present accommodations for the courts are entirely out of place, and matters now stand 1t does not look as if conditions might be remedied. The people feel that they should have a courthouse and do not believe that they ask too much when they insist on the proposition of being granted s10000 worth of bonds with which to erect a courthouse.
 'I think that if the Board of Revenue would agree to grant Bessemer sl00,O00 worth of bonds for the purpose in ques- tion that they would vote solidly in favor of the erection of handsome court build ing In Birmingham, and the vote on a bond election would be overwhelming over the county. However, until the board de- cides to tote fair I believe the Marvel City voters will remain as stubborn as ever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
JU MPED FROM
 GAR WINDOW

In the excitement caused by the burn- ing-out of a North Bessemer car near Fair view last night. I. Kohn either jumped or was thrown out of the window. He landed heavily on the ground and was rendered unconscious for a few moments.
 He was placed on car and brought to Birmingham the car being met by Shaw & Sons ambulance and the injured man removed to St. vincent's hospital. There it was found that he had seriously sprained his left wrist and left ankle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
GOES TO WASHINGTON.
Colonel Bush to Attend Sessions of tho
 Peace Commission.

Col. T. c. Bush left yesterday to attend the meeting of the famous peace com mission or Nobel prize commission, which meets In Washington tomorrow. The ob- feet of the commission is to promote in- dustrial peace and 1t is composed of some of the great men of the country. It was appointed by President Roosevelt.
 Colonel Bush stated that he understood an effort would be made looking toward a broadening of the influence and pos abilities of action of the body, and a number of details will be worked out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Marrlaue Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from The office of the probate court as follows: Ed Nations of Crocker to Miss Oleva Martis.
 Fl. w. Stowe of Birmingham to Miss Merle Baxendale.
 George Riley of Bessemer to Miss Lela Charles G. Meek of Avondale to Miss Willie Thomas.
 Ellis Griffin Terry of Bessemer to Miss Lula Audry Craig.
 T. B. Richey of Birmingham to Miss Ada Griffin.
 Howard c. Bilbro of Birmingham to Miss Clatield Robertson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
FONVlLLE BELIEVES THAT BES- SEMER WILL VOTE BOLDLY FOR BIRMINGHAM COURTHOUSE IF BESSEMER GETS BUILDING.

'T believe the people of Bessemer are going to stand solid against any kind of a courthouse proposition in Birmingham until Jefferson county decides to do the right thing by the Marvel City and give her adequate quarters for her courts" said A. P. Fonyille of Bessemer yesterday.
 'Bessemer is in just as bad shape as the upper end of the county when it comes to the matter of courtroom, and the peo- pie down there feel that they are entitled to some consideration when the county makes a move to remedy the crowded condition of the courts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
New City Administration.

Huntsville, April 7-(Special.)-There will be only one change in the member ship of the city council with the change of administration on next Monday night. Alderman M R. Murray will retire and J. P. Fuller will succeed him as a coun- cflman from the Third ward. There was some question as to whether Alderman Murray's term expires on Monday night, but he has decided to institute no con- test. The newly elected mayor. Thomas w. Smith, will take his seat on Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
NEW PAPERS FILED.
Looklnq to Resumption of Operations
 By Sheffield Concern.

Papers looking toward the final dismiss sal of the receiver of the Sheffield Coal and Iron company and the resumption of operations of all the plants Of the com pany were filed in the office or Clerk Charles J. Allison of the United States circuit court yesterday morning
 They are in the shape of a decree ren- dered in Montgomery Tuesday by Judge T. e. Jones. approving the report of the special master who has been in charge of the reorganization work. The company has three furnaces at Sheffield but the plant has been idle for long tlme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

Change In Legal Holiday-As Good Friday is no longer a legal holiday the banks will not close tomorrow. But they will close next Tuesday, the an niversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth day, which is now legal holiday.
 Negro Craps Game.-Deputy Sheriff E. H. Wilson, lone handed, raided a ne- gro craps game upstairs over the pool room on the corner of First alley and Eighteenth street early last night and captured eight negroes. The negroes were all placed in the county jail on charges of gaming.
 Meeting of College Men.-The meet ing of the denominational a-d college men of A1abama will be held in the Sunday school room of the First Pres byterian church at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The preachers of the Bir- mingham district are invited to meet with the educators.
 Easter BaII-The committee in charge of the calico ball to be given by the Concordfa Beneficial society next Mon day night-Easter Monday-reports a large sale of tickets. Professor Harms orch estra will furnish the music Tor the entertainment and an enjoyable evening is promised.
 No Part-Time Agents-The New York Life Insurance company has notihed US state representatives that 1t has decided to employ no more part time" agents, and to discontinue the agreements with all such agents as of June 1, 1909. This action is taken, it is stated, because 1t Is able to secure all the business 1t Is permitted to write under the laws or New York without the part-time agents.
 Christian EndeavOr Conventio,.-The Birmingham local union of Christian Endeavor will hold it's quarterly con yention at the First Christian church tonight at o'clock. Karl Lehman Of Denver will deliver an address. A special programme has been arranged. The church Is decorated in state colors, and an invitation Is extended to all who are interested in Christian EndeaVor work in Jefferson county.
 Exhumation Postponed.-For reasons evident to the coroner the exhumation of the body of Ina May Baker, the 1ttle 5-year-old niece of Mrs. Bertha M. Tay- Tor was postponed yesterday. but Coro- ner Brasher announced last night that he would disinter the body this morn ing. It is suspected that the little girl died from poisoning and chemicai analysis of the stomach will be made when the body has been exhumed.
 "WfId Goose" Chase.-Coroner B. l.. Brash CT was called off on wild goose" chase early last night. Late yesterday afternoon the coroner was informed that negro had killed him self on the crest of Shades mountain, just above Oxmoor, and last night some one informed him by telephone mes sage that the body of another man had lust been found at the foot of the mountain. The coroner decided that he had better go to the scene of trouble and started out early in the night for Oxmoor The coroner states that he "scouted" the whole country but could never find either of the bodies or the man who reported the supposed suicide and murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Prof. H. A. Morgan.

Prof H. A. Morgan, aged 69, dropped dead on First avenue, Woodlawn. Wednes- day morning, of apoplexy His body was taken to his home, 5S3S First avenue, Woodlawn.
 Prof. Morgan was born in Fort Gaines, Ga, in 1S4o; came to Alabama in 1884, has been since constantly engaged in teaching was an old Confederate. He Is survived bv q widow and two daughters, Mrs. w. \. Gillespie of New Mexico and Miss Maud Morgan of Woodlawn. Funeral ar engagements are in charge of the Wood lawn Undertaking company, and will be announced later. pending tho arrival of the daughter from New Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
COME FOR THE
 SESSIONS TODAY
President Thach of Auburn Says Insti- tuition Has Just Passed the
 700 Mark.

pr. c. c. Thach of Auburn and Dr. George Petrie, one of the progessors, came up last night to attend the educational meeting. Dr. Thach expressed himself confident that this session would be one of real accomplishment and inspira- ton.
 A number of the Auburn faculty are on the programme, as well as Dr. Abercrom- bic from the university and the professors from that institution.
 Dr. Thach said that Auburn has just passed the 700 mark for the first time in her history, very interesting fact show ing the continuous growth of the institute. Our new agricultural building is now practically completed, and will be ready for use in a short time," he said. This is the third of the states new structures which have been lately erected
 
 awarded to the Tissien Paving company for the sum of s3220, the same being the lowest bid submitted.
 The water committee recommends that MT. George w. Fuller be invited to stop off in Birmingham en rounte to New Or leans for consultation with the water com mittee, and that a suitable amount be ap- propriated for said Investigation.
 The miscellaneous committee recom- mends that a license be granted the World Youma News company, upon payment of s50 to operate a news wagon at the cor ner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street In front of Pizitz department store, provided the consent of occupants of the store Is given.
 The committee further recommends that License 2266 issued to s. A. Kerr & Co. on January 23, for furniture store at 1924 Sec ond avenue, be transferred to Ferguson Furniture company, at 116 North Twenty fourth street.
 The light committee recommends that the following arc lights be installed:
 Intersection of Eleventh avenue and Walker street north. intersection of Twelfth street and Kirkland avenue north intersection of Tenth avenue and Forty sixth street north; intersection of Tenth avenue and Forty weight street north; intersection of Tenth avenue and Thirty ninth street north.
 The committee further recommends that the petitions for the following lights be referred to the light inspector for a report back to this committee:
 Thirty-third street and Clairmont ave- nue; Summit avenue and Roe street; Clairmont avenue and Lakeview street;
  street; Avondale avenue and Lakeview street; Fourteenth avenue south and Lake street.
 The finance committee recommends that the mayor be instructed to enter into a contract with the Columbia Trust com pany for making the proposed school bonds.
 That taxes paid on property in the so- called East Birmingham district be re- funded on presentation and surrender of tax receipt. and that all unpaid assess ments of property in said district be set aside as naught.
 That the mayor and street commissioner be authorized to exchange horses and mules for new ones.
 The finance and lights and telephones committee recommends that the attached resolution, that the city build light plant. be referred to the mayor, chair man of the finance committee. and the chairman of the lights and telephones committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. Ellen Austin.

The funeral services over the remains or Mrs Ellen Austin, aged 5S. who died very suddenly of heart failure at East Lake Tuesday morning will be held at the Hast Lake cemetery at 10 a. m. Wednesday, the Woodlawn Undertaking company In charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
CITY ITEMS.

Change In Legal Holiday.-As Good Friday Is no longer a legal holiday the banks will not close tomorrow. But they will close next Tuesday, the an niversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth day, which is now a legal holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

Briefly told, Seaboard, the on-time line, is a pleasure to travel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

Negro Craps Game.-Deputy Sheriff E. H. Wilson, lone handed raided ne- gro craps game upstairs over the pool room on the corner of First alley and Eighteenth street early last night and captured eight negroes. The negroes were all placed in the county jail on charges of gaming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

Meeting of College Men.-The meet ing of the denominational a-d college men of Alabama will be held In the Sunday school room of the First Pres byterian church at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The preachers of the Bir- mingham district are invited to meet with the educators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

~oodiawn Undertaking Co., Phones @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 7.-Forecast for Alabama: Portly cloudy Thursday, probably showers in eastern portion; Friday partly cloudy; light to moderate northeast winds.
 For Mississippi: Cloudy Thursday, probably sh in south portion; Friday partly cloudy; moderate. possi- bly brisk northeast winds on the coast
 Local office United State weather bu- reau BIrmingham Ala Weather re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

Where Sun Dials are made Dent Marble Works, All N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Committee Reports.

Important reports of committees adopted were as follows
 The street committee recommends that the contract for grading on Twenty-sixth street from Ninth avenue to Fifteenth avenue, under Improvement Ordinance 4oo, new series. he awarded to B. T. Moore for the sum of s57o0. the same being the low est bid submitted.
 That the contract for sidewalk paving on Twenty-sixth street. between Ninth avenue and Fifteenth avenue, under I'm provement Ordinance 406, new series. be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

Easter BafI-The committee in charge of the calico ball to be given by the Concordia Beneficial society next Mon day night-Easter Monday-reports large sale of tickets. Professor Harms orch estra will furnish the music for the entertainment and an enjoyable evening is promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking co