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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
NEW FIRE WAGON
 FOR WEST END
APPARATUS HAS ARRIVED AND WILL BE UNLoADED TODAY. MANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN HUSTLING SUBURB.

The combination hose. chemical and hook and ladder wagon ordered some time ago by West End has reached the city and the work of unloading it from the freight car will be started today. The wagon is a splendid piece of fire fighting apparatus and it's arrival brings joy to West End residents
 Water plugs have already been in- stalled. while 2OOO feet of hose has al- ready been delivered therefore the wagon will be ready for business as soon as it is unloaded and run out to West End. A volunteer fire department Is to be organized and meeting for the purpose of organizing will proba- ply be held some night this week.
 The city of West End has just pur- chased the property at the southeast corner of Tuscaloosa avenue and Ely ton streets (West End station). which runs back to the alley. The school house occupies the corner of Cotton avenr and Elyton street, and this gives the city the entire block on Ely ton street between the two avenue while the new $25O0O school house is to be erected on Cotton avenue ad- joining the present school.
 residence occupies the property at Tuscaloosa avenue and Elyton street. This is to be moved and the Carnegie library building is to be built there This building is to cost 5000. Im- mediately behind the library building the city hall and fire department build ing is to be erected. facing Elyton street. This building will cost $50O0. Bids have been asked for on both of these buildings and the contract will doubtless be awarded during the next few days.
 During the construction of the city hall the hose wagon will be kept in stable on the property recently pur- chased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
HEINZE CLAIMS
 WILL BE SETTLED

New York, March 21.-(Special)-Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court yesterday directed John H. Me Kinnon as agent for the shareholders of the National Bank of North America, to settle the claims of the bank against F. Augustus Heinze and his private sec retary. George E. Begln. The order fur ther directs McKinnon to discontinue the actions now pending in the United States circuit court against Heinze and Beglin in connection with the claims ordered settled.
 Behind this action is an agreement just reached between Mir McHinnon and MT. Heinze whereby the banks share holders lose but $50OoO on the Heinze notes. MT. Heinze settling a claim of s150,OO0 against him for s10O.000, partly in cash and the balance in secured notes.
 Prior to the panic of 1907 Charles W, Morse loaned Heinze $30O,00O on collateral worth in excess of s36O,0Oo After the panic this collateral was sold out at s15O.O00 leaving a deficiency of si5OOO0 and it was in this amount that the set clement has just been reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
CHILD KILLED BY
 CARBOLIC ACID
sEVENTEEN-MoNTHs-OLD BOY IN SHADES VALLEY DRINKS CON- TENTS OF BOTTLE AND DIES IN FEW SECONDS.

Almost instant death came to Arnold Dunaway, the 17-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. A. Dunaway of Shades valley. Saturday as the result of his drinking the contents of a bottle of carbolc acid.
 The parents of the child were visiting MT. Burnsides near the water works pumping station at the Cahaba river. The carbolic acid was purchased by MT. Burn side over a year ago for the purpose of doctoring a horse, and it was thought to be stored away with other medicines. The child is thought to have found it while playing around the house, and then child like proceeded to drink it, probably taking it for water
 Discovery of the childs act in drinking the acid was made just as he drank it. but it was too late to do anything, as death came within a few seconds.
 Funeral services were held over the re- mains yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
REPORT MADE OF
 EFFORT AT SUICIDE
County Jail Officials, However, Know Nothing of Attempt by Reynolds
 to Take Life.

A report was current last night that Policeman w. T. Reynolds. who is con fined in the county jail for the killing of Charles Mclean on South Twentieth street several days ago, attempted to com init suicide in his cell yesterday by hang ing himself with a towel, and that his act was discovered just in time to save his life.
 Deputy Sheriff Jack Brown, who was acting as warden at the county jail yes terday, denied it, and also stated that there was no ground for the report. No one else around the jail or sheriff's office knew anything of the matter.
 Sheriff Higdon stated that no report of the matter had been made to him, and that if Reynolds had made such an at tempt it would haze been reported to him immediately The sheriff also stated that he had talked to Reynolds yesterday morning, and that the prisoner was very Respondent; that he said the happenings of the last two weeks had almost made a crazy man out of him, and he didn't know what to do.
 Reynolds proved of help to the inside guards yesterday morning when two prs- oners in his ward got into a fight. The two men were having a sertnuons fight and it was with difficulty they were sepa- rated Reynolds helping the guards to separate and hold them. It was neces- sary to place one of the men in the dog house" for a few hours before his fight ing blood cooled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
NEGRO IS KILLED
 IN FIFTH ALLEY
Wife of Dead Man is Arrested On, Sus- picion of Knowing Something
 of the Case.

In a fight which occurred in a negro house in Fifth alley, between Twenty second and Twenty-third streets, last night shortly before g o'clock, a negro man named Mobley was shot and killed by another negro named Johnson.
 Little is known about the affair, but the police suppose the two negro men became involved in an altercation about Mobley's wife, who was in the house. It is understood that the two men had few words, after which Johnson drew a revolver and shot Mobley After the shooting Johnson ran out of the house and escaped.
 As soon as the matter was reported to the police, Chief Bodeker sent three de- tectives to the scene to investigate the killing, and they placed under arrest Lula Mobley the dead negros wife. The negro woman is being held as a witness and on suspicion that she might have been implicated in the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Boycott on Bakers.

Newcastle, Ind, March 21.-The Cur rent Topics club, womans organiza tion, has delegated committee to notl- fy a local grocer that the club mem- bers would no longer purchase bread baked in Richmond, an adjoining city because that city swayed Wayne coun- ty for the vets in recent corpor- ation election. It developed that al- most two-thirds of the club members have been using bread baked in Rich mond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Nat Goodwin Seat Sale

Nat C. Goodwin and Edna Goodrich as co-stars will play an engagement at tho Jefferson theatre Wednesday matinee and night in 'The Master Hand" a play of contemporary life in New York. by Car foh fieming ana Florence Miller. Be- sides furnishing MT. Goodwin with one Of the best dramatic rcles of his career the charaetsr Of John Bigelow, the self mado Wall street millionaire. is said to be replete with comedy of the com reliing sort that serves to keep the audi ence in condition of alternate smiles and laughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
BEckWITH CONFIRMS CLASS.
Bishop Breaches Forceful Sermon at
 St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

The Rt Rev c. M. Beckwith, bishop of the diocese of Alabama, confirmed 6 class of 24 at St Andrews Episcopal church last night. A large congregation was present every seat in the church being occupied.
 Bishop Beckwith preached an eloquent and forceful sermon. The confirmation rites were deeply impressive. At the conclusion Bishop Beckwith gave the class a short talk full of kindly advice and sound admoniton. The service was both profitable and instructive and much appreciated by the large congregation present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Blue MouseU

Here what the Florida Times -Irnio,, ol onville says among other things or Blue Mousse" which comes to the -ferson theatre tonight and tomor- row matinee and night:
 Bright clean and clever are adiectives characteristic of the Blue Mouse. Clyde Fltch's roaring farce comedy. which was seen at the Duval theatre last night. It was representative audience that crowd ed the theatre and it can be safely s.ia that Jacksonville's best intelljsenoa vii messed this remarkable production, about which so much has been said both favor able and adverse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Former conuressman Dead.

Scranton, Pa., March 21-Former Con- gressman William Cornell, coal operator, capitalist and philanthropist, died today as the result of a paralytic stroke sus- tained on Thursday of last week. Be- ginning life's work in the coal mines in Luzerne county, this state, MT. Connell, by close attention to business, died multi millionaire. He was member of the F'ifty-f1fth. Fifty-sixth, Fifty seventh and Fifty-eighth Congresses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
J. H. Owens.

J. H. owens, one of Bessemer's best known citizens, died yesterday horn ing at 10 o'clock at the old family res idence at Lipscomb station, near Bes- semer.
 MT. Owens was ST years of age and had been a resident of that section of the county all his life, and was prom inent in business affairs of Bessemer The deceased is survived by wife and five children, three sons and two daughters, J. L.. Horace and Ray, Mrs. Ola Hartley and Miss Stella Owens.
 The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock today at the Walnut Grove church and will be conducted by the Rev w. B. Vanress. Interment will be in the Walnut Grove cemetery
 The pall-bearers will be w. C. Huff man, William Smith, Frank Lacey. w. D. Hozer, William Deprey and George Draper. Honorary pall-bearers Dr. T. F. Robinson, w. H. Croock, w. D. Hous- ton, Sam Jones, Thomas J. Batson and D. w. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
"The Sunny Side of Broadway

The clever comedians and producers. Murray and Mack, will begin a week S engagement at the Bijou tonight in their latest acquisition, "The Sunny Side of Broadway comedy with a record of considerable importance The New York
 press was unanimous in saying that there were hearty laughs, beautiful scenery. striking costumes and tuneful and original music in this piece. The girls are pretty and full of life and gayety, and trained under the watchful eye of Ernest Rankin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Majestic-VaudeviIIe.

Henri French, the greatest single act in vaudeville will head an extraordi- nary vaudeville bill at the Majestic the atre this week, commencing with a matt nee this afternoon and a performance tonight. There will be a matinee daily and a performance nightly French is the most versatile man on the stage. He is famous as an impersonator of mu- sicians and composers; he is an acrobat, bicycle rider. comedian and juggler. There are seven other big acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Miners Advised to Be Cautious.

Mahanoy City, Pa.. March 21.-In many of the churches throughout the Mahoney and Shenandoah valleys today pastors re- ferred to the Impending trouble in the anthracite field and advised the men to proceed with caution and to avoid, if possible, repetition of the industrial conflict of seven years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
"OId Innocence.v

"old Innocence" the charming comedy to be presented by Tim Murphy at the Jefferson Thursdav night, is a humorous put conclusive argument that our happi- ness lies within us. The world is rose coiored or gray according to the way we look at it. "Old Innocence" with smile and jest, shows us how to be happy ir srite of our troubles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
ONLY 4O7 ARRESTS
 FOR THREE WEEKS

Arrests by the police department for the first three weeks in March have been comparatively light, the total number of persons actually committed to the city jail during the past 21 days being trife more than 400. Including the per sons arrested and who made bond with out being committed to jail however. the total number of arrests exceeds this fig ure considerably.
 Charges of drunkenness still lead, there being 65 arrests for intoxcation during the three weeks just closed. Cases of dsorderly conduct have run a close sec ond, there being 61 arrests on this charge There were 36 cases of petty larceny and other offenses were less numerous
 There were 147 arrests made last week.
 Following Is a table showing the num- Der of arrests during the past three weeks for the more frequent offenses:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Cincinnati Boys Win.

Louisville, Ky, March 21.-At the an- nual indoor track meet given by the Kentucky First Regiment Athletic club at the armory last night, first honors were carried off by the Cincinnati Gym nasium Athletic club. which gath cred in a total of 31 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Single Order Placed For
 21O,OOO Tons 0 Coal

delivery at the rate of 700 tons per day. which, it is said will require 300 full working days.
 Local officers of the company de- clined to discuss the matter when ques- toned about it last night, and would neither deny nor confirm it. It is stated that the shipments will start within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Confession of Murder.

London, March 21.-A telegram re- ceived here from Gourock, Scotland. says that a man giving the name of w. H. Remy has surrendered to the police. asserting that a year ago he robbed and murdered a clerk in Illinois. The man has been detained pending in ouirV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
DR. LJONES 70 MAKE PLEA
 FOR THE BOOK TONIGHT

cators, but laymen and business men will be delighted with the opportunity of hear ing him. He has been in Birmingham on several previous occasions and has always been greeted by enthusiastic crowds.
 The lecture will be delivered in the Temple Emanuel and starts promptly on the hour. No admission will be charged and everyone is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Heavy Entries for Futurity.

Lexington, Ky, March 21.-Secretary Horace Wilson of the Kentucky Trot- ting Horse Breeders association, said last night that the entries for the twentieth Kentucky futurity for foals of this year, which closed Monday. had so far amounted to 1251 mares, a num- Der far in excess of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

It is understood an order for 21O 900 tons of coal has been received by the Galloway Coal company. This Is one of the largest single orders given to mining concern in the Birmingham district in many months, and 1t will require nearly q years time to fill it.
 The contract for the coal calls foi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
lieutenant Read May Die.

Washington, March 21.-Lieut. Sem mes Read, naval aid to President Taft who fell from his horse several days ago, is still in an extremely critical condition. The President was not per mitted to see Read today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
CITY ITEMS.

Craps Game Raided.-Police Officers Burke Nation and Hood raided a craps game in the negro house at 521 North Eighteenth street late yesterday aft ernoon and captured the whole layout including seven negroes. The officers found it necessary to break in the front door of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 21. - Forecast: Georgia: Fair Monday and Tuesday; brisk north winds.
 West Florida, Alabama and Misss- sippi. Fair Monday and Tuesday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Adeline Morris.

Mrs. Adeline Morris, age 66, years, wife of w. c. Morris, died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 7105 Second avenue, north, East Lake. Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at o'clock and interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

Negro Has Throat Cut.-It was re- ported to the police yesterday that Sal- lie Slaughter, a negro woman, had been seriously cut about the throat by her husband, Ed Slaughter, in fight which occurred between the two yesterday morning about 5 o'clock in a negro house In the vicinity of Twelfth ave- nue and Thirty-first street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
At the Gayety.

William Clark's Jersey Lily company is the attraction at the Gayety theatre this week. Leon Erroll, that funniest of all German comedians, is the author of the words in the two burlettas, and there is a plethora of comedy. The girls, costum- ing and music are said to be fine. The special features this week will be: Tues day, molasses contest; Wednesday, nail- driving contest; Thursday, apple-eating contest Friday, cracker eating contest. and Saturday, wrestling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
New Press Club House.

Washington, March 21.-Many prom inent people attended the opening last night of the new club house of the Ma tional Press club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Madame Modieska III.

Los Angeles, March 21.-The condi- ton of Madame Mojeska, who is very low at her country home near Santa Anita, remains practically unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
William E. Fully.

Funeral services over the remains of William E. Tully>swill be held at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Paul's Catholic church and interment will be in the South side Catholic cemetery. The family residence is at 1925 Twelfth street north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

way I have concern for humanity, for your children. my children, your city, my city. your country my coun- try"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

tured into an appreciation of the social glass, is a better boy or is on the way to a nobler manhood than that same boy was when he went to college with un- tainted breath. innocent of the excite ments that lie in cut glass decanters and the elegances and indulgencies that have so increased the cost of college life.
 "Neither has the man become better whose life has become so complex or whose play engagements have become so tyrannical that he has no time for those higher joys and the higher responsibili- ties that belong to the church and the state
 "The world is not only growing better but it is growing wiser. But that does not mean that the boy and girl of today are growing better who go to educational institutions, select the easiest courses on household sanitation, domestic arts. the history of the Gothic arch, the philosophy of the Renaissance or the principles of Japanese art or Russian folklore, because they are 'cinehes' and allow them time to exploit the football team and to rush the fraternities and sororities.
 "The world is growing better, but not where the mighty statistics of the tobac- co, liquor, fashion trades and war find their surest foundation. The sins of the fathers are visited upon the children of the third and fourth generations. There will be no fifth or sixth generations be- cause sin extinguishes itself before it gets that far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
Directors, Meetlngs Today.-GreateI

Directors Meetings TOday.-Greater Birmingham and the Alabama State fair are to be the subjects discussed at three directors meetings today The Commercial club directors meet at 3;3O o'clock to consider the bills which have been drawn for Greater Birmingham, while both the directors of the Ala bama State Fair association and the directors of the Business Mems league meet to perfect plans for the greatest fair in the history of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.,.

Green Undertaking Co., Woodawn Undertaking Co.,. Phones 4o FOR SALE-Prettiest cot tage on 11th Ave. s. Bargain. Terms. Owner M, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

Certificate by Smith COlleGe.-The news has just reached Birmingham that the Birmingham High school has been given a certificate by Smith college at Northampton, Mass, one of the fore most women's colleges in the United States. This Is a great honor for the school, since high schools are not given certificates by this college as gen eral rule. It was the fine standing, and the advanced curriculum of the High school which resulted in this voluntary concession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-22

Dr. Jenkins Lloyd Jones has consented to address the people of Birmingham to- night at 7:45 o'clock sharp on 'The Power of Poetry It will be a plea for the book, given under the auspices of the Birmingham Library association. and will be of great interest to every citizen
 Dr. Jones was to leave at 9:20 p. m. for Nashville. But Dr. T. D. Parke persuaded him to remain and no doubt not only edu-
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-04
THE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL.

In previous issues a promise made that would
the future, discuss the Correspondence School, AMI
announce plan, method for conducting it, partly
formulated by ourselves and partly derived from adviccs
rendered to by number of friends who have taken
interest in the work sought be performed thereby We
apply ourselves to the task
All who have written admit the necessity of offering
the young and of the country WIDER broader
and comprehensive of education than that
found in the average school, of protecting the
immature mind from the Vaccinations of superstition.
For this feel that the School ought be
tinued, but in another and different FORM The plan Of
charging for tuition did work The sum so derived
did not pay all the cost of printing, mailing, etc., and the
labor given it, falling altogether upon the Editor
labor of love, without remuneration and except the
knowledge that had been benefited, however
slight, thereby Thus purpose to continue the School,
but instead of charging for the instruction given it vii!
be given free of all Blade readers who under
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charge be made will be that hereinafter outlined and
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BLUE GRASS BLADE

will apply lessons submitted for criticism and correction
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