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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Tolerant Spirit Shown.

Richmond, Ind, June 1O.-The session of the general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church in the United States which closed here this afternoon, was marked by a determination to stand firm in the faith, but at the same time to show a tolerant spirit toward other de- nominations. to be brotherly and give en- couragement to every good work and pro- mote a universal Lutheranism. The synod concluded it's work this afternoon adjourning to meet two years hence at the memorial church, Washington, D. C. At that time there will be consideration of the plan 10 meet only every three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
News of Alexander City.

Alexander City, June 10.-(Special)-Mr. ahd Mrs Ben Russell and family left yesterday for Biloxi, where they will be for two or three weeks on a vacation.
 Mrs. H. w. Pearson and family of this city and Judge Pearson of Montgomery are spending few days at the Dutch Bend gold mines, six miles from Alex ander City.
 F. A. Coley of this city left yesterday for Oklahoma and other western points where he will be for several days on bus mess.
 Dr. A. J. Coley and family of this city have just moved to oklahoma City. where he will enter the practice of medicine.
 The announcement of the following marriages have just appeared Dr. N. H.. Dean and Miss Sally McMullen: w. P. Graham and Miss Mamie Moore; w. c. Holdman of Hartford and Miss Robert Griffin.
 Mrs. John Wilbanks entertained the Domino club last evening at her beau tiful residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
GRAF TEST MEMBER OF
 BLACK HAND GANG IS
 RELEASED UNDER BOND
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 caught many of the ringleaders in the Society of the Banana, commonly known as the Black Hand. are today disclos- ing some of the methods pursued by the officers to encompass the organization of extortionists. A Black Hand member in- censed over what he considered a wrong division of the blood money, was induced to betray his associates, although osten- sibly continuing his friendship for them. So wheu preparations were being made two months ago for a division meeting of the Sicilian plotters at Marion, O., the postoffice inspectors and government se- cret service agents were kept informed.
 The officers secured a room in the building adjoining the fruit store in Ma rion of Sam Lima, the alleged rngleader of the gang. The plotters came from Pittsburg, Columbus, Bellefontaine, Cleve- land, Toledo, Upper Sanduslxy, Newburg, Cincinnati and other cities. and there were over 20 at the meeting. Their names were secured by the government officials, and each has since been under surveillance.
 In the arrests already made, it is said,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
ZIEGFELD ORDERS
 SHUBERT AWAY

Atlantic City, N. Y, June 1O.-Excite- ment was caused in the Apollo theatre here tonight when Lee shubert, Lew Fields and Mrs. Fields were ordered from the theatre. The trio had intended to witness the current performance. but were ordered out first, it is said, by Flor enee Ziegfeld and subsequently, by A. L, Erlanger. Upon their refusal to leave the house officer was called upon, and q threat to use force made. Finally. after the curtain had been held down for 10 minutes. the party left the theatre.
 MT. Ziegfeld explained that the action was in retaliation for the refusal to ale low him in Shubert theatre.
 MT. Shubert may bring suit for his ejec- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Tribute to Ability.

Dr. Hale had been chaplain of the United States Senate since 1893. His selee- ton at that time to fill a vacancy was generally regarded as a high tribute to his accomplishments and intellectual abil- ity.
 Since his appointment he has been very consistent attendant upon sessions of the Senate and his invocations at the opening of each days proceedings was so marked by eloquence, a keen appreciation of the events of the day and a warm sympathy with the sufferers of humanity at large, that few Of the senators failed to be in their seats when the gavel fell.
 Serious inroads first appeared ia lis health about the beginning of the pres ent calendar year He was rather feeble inauguration day and finally Tn tho first week in May he became so i'll as 10 be obliged to cancel his engagement to de- liver the invocation upon the occasion of the unveiHng of the statue of Longfel- low in this city. He left Washington several days before that ceremony, never to return. In his invocation at the open ing of the House today Chaplain Couden referred to the death of the Rev. Edward Everett Hale, saying in part
 Our hearts are touched profoundly by the news of the death of the Rev. Ed ward Everett Hale, chaplain of the had been conspicuous figure in the af- fairs of our nation, contributing in his sermons in his writings, in his prayers In his life, to the uplift of mankind. God grant to be with the aged wife and chil- dren that they may be comforted in the thought of all that he has contributed and left to us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
FAMOUS MURDER
 CASE RECALLED

Nashville June 10.-Dr Herman I. Feist, a prominent physician of this city, who was charged with the murder of Mrs. Rosa Mangrum, was today given d verdict of not guilty In the criminal court Feist was convicted in the lower court of the murder of Mrs. Mangrum, whose body was found in the Ohio river at Cairo, H., and sentenced to be hanged The case was appealed to the supreme court, which body reversed the finding of the lower court, deciding that the state had not established corpus de- lecti
 Feist had been out on $2500O bond and has resided at Bay Minette, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Defense Will Be an Alihi.

Jackson, Ky, June 10.-An alibi will be the defense of Govan Smith, one of those under arrest, charged with the attempted assassination of former sheriff and former feud leader, Ed Callahan, at Croc6etts- vile early Monday. Elisha Smith and Levi Johnson, the other two under arrest, will, it is said attempt to fasten the crime of the shooting on a member of the Cal lahan faction. Callahans condition is still critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Bailey Jury Orcanized.

After several hours work a jury was finally formed late yesterday afternoon in the case of William M. Bailey, the at torney who has been confined in the county jail for several months a very serious charge. Taking of testimony in the case will begin this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Personal and General.

Miss Cecile Kron will leave Friday to spend the summer vacation at her home in Mobile.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Acuff are in Mem phis attending the reunion. Before re- turning to Ensley they will take trip to Oklahoma.
 MT. and Mrs. J. R. Patterson have moved from Ensley to their new home at Woodlawn.
 Postmaster J. K Thomas received mo- tice from the postoffice department this morning that four additional clerks which were added to the postoffice force some time ago had been confirmed. The new clerks are Mcqueen Morrison. money or der clerk Eugene Meeham, w. M. Thom- as and c. Camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
EDWARD EVERETT
 HALE IS NO MORE
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beloved. By his unassuming manner and genial disposition. he had become a gen eral favorite with the senators and em- ployes, while his distinction in the world of letters and theology had caused him to be generally sought out by strangers Whether to a friend or casual yisitoru he was uniformly courteous.
 On account of his advanced ago he had in recent years become so feeble that he was unable to rise to greet visitors, but he never failed to excuse himself for what he seemed to regard discourtesy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Torpedo Boat Towed In.

Beaufort, N C., June 1o.-The torpedo boat winslow. lowed by the naval tug Penacock of Norfolk, left here today for Charleston, where the damaged machinery of the Winslow will be repaired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

England-Died, at Cumberland Furnace, Tenn, June 8, 1909 Mary Elizabeth only daughter of J. w. and c. b. England born in Ensey, Ala. February 2S. 1905. Though only years old, she had en- twned herself around the hearts of all with whom she came in contact A child of unusual brightness and promise, hav- ing an individuality all her own, she was the joy and light of the home. God in His love and mercy spared her lingering illness, being i'll only few days with cerebro spinal meningitis. Everything known to science, and that devoted pa rents could procure, was done for her, but an all-wise, all-kind God saw fit to transplant our beautiful flower to His garden above.
 Earth was brighter place,
 All for the sunshine of her face, Her very smile a blessing
 A gentle, clear-eyes messenger To whisper love-"
 Services from First Presbyterian church, Ensley, Ala, conducted by Dr. Moony. as- sisted by the Rev. Kegley. Interment at Oakland cemetery.
 ONE WHO LOVED HER DEARLY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

 The Birmingham News: This firm fDrs. Dozier & Doziar) has been doing husiness in Birmingham continuously for a number of years and they have vet to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with a patient in any way what soeyer. They are both gentlemen of the highest type and carry their honor and gentiemanliness into their business. Age-Herald: Drs. Dozier & Dozier's long standing record and approved abilities entitle them to the proud dis tinction of standing at the head of their profession.
 The Birmingham Ledger: DTS. Dozier & Dozier are without doubt the best known specialists in the South. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We can- not add anything to the reputation Drs. Dozier & Dozier have already acquired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Mrs. and Mrs. Crockett Return.

Alexander City, June 10.-(Special )-Mr. and Mrs J. l.. Crockfiett, who were mar ried at Luyerne on Wednesday morning, have just arrived in Alexander City, the home of the groom. The groom is su- perintendent of the Southern Cotton Oil mills of this place, which position he has held for number of years. He was superintendent of the oil mill n t Luverne last year, where he met his bride. The bride. who was Miss Nellie Routon. is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of J. c. Routon of that place. She has resided in Crenshaw county all her life and Is known and loved by a large circle of friends throughout the southern part of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11
Elks' Baseball Team.

The Ensley Elks' baseball team is out practicing every day now, and the way they go after everything is enough to make everybody sit up and take notice Manager Morrison and Secretary Max well spent Tuesday afternoon at Smiths park in Birmingham looking over the Bir- mingham Elks at practice, and since their return the Ensley boys have been prac- ticing harder than ever. 1t is rumored that the eagle-eyed Ensley manager called his team together for heart to heart talk after seeing the lineup of the Birmingham crowd, and told them to make noise like getting Into tip-top condition. It Is pretty well understood here that if Ensley is to win her team will have to go some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11

on December II. 1S93 He received his appointment through Senator Frye. It was his habit chaplain to repeat the Lords Prayer and for many years after he assumed his office he would ask the senators to join with him in doing so. On account. however, of repeated failures to obtain response, he at last desisted in his practice, but he never himself ceased the repetition of that prayer as a part of his own offering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-11


 in the line of their profession. but ws know them to be brother Odd Fellows and can be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services.
 Mountain Home: The press of Bir- mingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Drs. Dozier S. Dozier, as physicians, surgeons and gentlemen. and we have no hesitancy In recommending them to our patrons. Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier 6 Dozier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in theiP line of practice in the state of Alabama. Masonic Guide: Drs Dozier & Dozfer come from a family of prominent phy- sicians and with their large experience in the profession can be relied on to treat disease in most successful man. ner.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-09
Are
Selling Cotton
Rush to Get from Under Demoralizes
Market and Causes Sharp
Decline.

NEW YORK, Nov. ga perfect ava.
larche of selling orders received over Sun
day as a result Of bearlsh development OF
late last week brought the cotton market
into Generalization at the opening today.
First prices showed a loss Of from % to
SS points from Saturday, with January SELL
ing at S13. So, or $6.25 per bale below the
high record Of Thursday. Business was
sensationally active. After the first rush
liquidation had spent itself, prices rallied
anywhere from 20 to % points from the
lowest on covering and fresh buying at
tracted by the decline, but the market con-
tlnued to show great nervousness, senti-
ment being very much unsettled by reports
that speculative holders of spot cotton in
the south were e~ndeavoring to unload.
The report Of the census bureau published
at the opening showing 7,Ol2, 81 bales ginned
to November l, against S,1Sl,557 last year,
was about as expected and had little or
no Influence during the early trading.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-09
Women Start
Campaign for
Equal Suffrage
South Dakota Association Issues Call
for Supporters in Aggres-
sive Fight.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D., Nov. S.-Cspeclal)
I'm accordance with their intention to
wage an aggressive campaign In South
Dakota in the hope Of carrying the woman
suffrage amendment to the state constitu-
ton. the women suffragists Of South Da-
kota have as the result or an executive
fession held by the state suffrage assoc
citation issued an address 20 the people
of the state.
Omitting the preliminary portion the ad-
dress l. in part as follows:
whereas. The great American Fedora
ton Of Labor at It's twenty-oighth annual
convention reaffirmed its position on our
question and stated its belief that political
equality Is as necessary to the economic
independence of women as It Is for their
brothers in all branches Of labor and
Whereas, At the same convention they
'pledRed the affiliated union OF the land
to earrYs,iy work for their political free
DOM therefore,
for the Acknowledgement Of the women Of
our commonwealth we call upon organized
labor to fulfill this pledge by working
and voting for the woman suffrage amend
whereas. We believe the statement of a
famous Methodist bishop that the great
vices in our large cities viii never be
conquered until the ballot Is put Into the
Whereas. The safety Of our people and
our most sacred institutions Is endangered
by those vices which men alone are power
ltEN 70 euNDi NHc, lAlFINAbl0
Resolved, That we call upon all good
citizens to lend the aid of their influence
and to contribute OF their time and their
money to give the ballot to the women of
our state in order that a government Of
the people for the people and by the PEG,
pie may be established In South Dakota.
Mrs. a. D.. Tinsley, Of Sioux Falls, presi-
dent Of the Minnehaha Couuty Equal Suf-
frage association, has been elected secre-
tary Of the state campaign committee, with
power to employ a clerk. Herself and
Mrs. Julius Fl. Johnson, OF Fort Pierre,
president of the state association and chair
man OF the campaign committee, will be
in charge OF state campaign headquarters,
which will be established In Sioux Falls
and maintained throughout the campaign.
1t is announced that Rev. Anna Howard
Shaw, president of the National a~ssocia-
ton, who attended the recent state meet
ing in Sioux Falls, win return TO South
Dakota next summer and remain six weeks,
during which time she will campaign
steadily and make addresses in various
parts of the state in beharr OF woman
suffrage.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-09
Farmers Are for
Postal Banks and
the Parcels Post
Summary of Resolutions Adopted by
National Congress in Session
at Raleigh, N, G,

RALEIGH, N. c., Nov. IA reduction
Of the mileage allowance of senators from
10 cents to 5 cents Is urged in resolutions
adopted by the Farmers National congress
here today. Regulations to establish four
national roads from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, the strengthening of the oleo law,
a law prohibiting railroads from charging
a full trip mileage rate in excess of the
rates of the states through which the trip
extends, the enactFaent of a postal bank
law. were urged in, other resolutions.
The congress also placed itself on record
in favor of the enactment of a law mod
erninzing the parcels post system, urging
congress to appropriate money for dena-
tured alcohol distilleries at selected expert
ment stations and favored government aid
to public roads.
Representative Small of this state, in ad-
dressing the congress, told how the agri-
cultural interests Of the south would de-
velop through the establishment of inland
waterways.
That the unrest of women in farm homes
is due to a lack Of modern Improvement,
to colorless monotony attending isolation
and a lack of independent earning power
was the opinion expressed by Mrs. Alice
e. Whitaker of Washington in a paper
read before the congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-09
VIII FIght Sheen XnInntIons.

CHEPENNB, Wyo.. Nov. s.-(Special.)-
Many of the organizations Of sheep men
in Wyoming are preparing to fight the
recent assessment on the ground of alleged
excessive valuation on bucks, sheep and
lambs, and at a meeting of the executive
committee of the State association yester-
day it was decided to notify all sheepmen
to pay their 1909 taxes under protest in
anticipation of starting one or more test
cases in the several counties The State
Board Of Equalization placed a valuation
Of S4 per head on thoroughbred bucks,
when 1t is well known that the best
bucks cost no more on the average, than
S12 per head, and as the animals deterioate
at the rate Of 20 per cent per year, the
injustice OF the valuation is pointed out.
The valuations on lambs and sheep are
also higher than the average prices OBJ
tanned at the river markets and feed
lots,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-09
DECLARE WAR ON sHEEPRAIsERs
wyoming Wool GrOwers' Association
VIII Aid Prosecution I'm Court.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. S.-(speclal)-
The executive committee of the Wyoming
Wool Growers association met at head
quarters here yesterday and approved the
work Of the association officers IN prescott
ing the Ten Sleep raiders who killed Ale
mand. Emge and Lazier, and arrangements
were made to give the prosecution even
greater assistance II needed. In all proba-
bility additional detectives will be engaged
to gather evidence against raiders in other
PARTS Of the state, whose crimes, although
committed as far back as six and seven
years ago, are still fresh in the minds Of
the flockmasters and which have never
been prosecuted. The state association of
wool growers proposes to gather the evil
dence against the raiders and then ses
to II that the county officers and the courts
dc their full dutyN The organization has
unlimited funds at its disposal and while
there is no intention of prosecuting anyone.
the sheepmen, long and patient sufferers
at the hands OF lawless cattlemen and
others, will put a stop to shep camp raids,
incendiarism and murder IL possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-09
M0RM0NISM IS GAINING
MANY CONVERTS IN ENGLAND
Elder DRssett, Travelling TO the West
with Converts, Very SanRuine
of Future of Church,

Mormonism has gained a firm foothold
In England. II has not only made a pro-
found impression upon the British, but its
teachings are spreading to the continent
generally. In Scandinavia proselytism has
won many converts to our faith. With the
English people, perhaps, our doctrines are
gaining tho greatest favor, as is shown
BY the rapid growth OF our church."
These are the statements of Elder w. S.
Bassett, who passed through Omaha last
evening in charge of a party Of twenty
seven Mormons enlisted from the ranks
OF the believers in England and in Scan
dinavia. The party is bound for Salt Lake
City, where permanent homes have been
provided for the families.
The member Of the party travel In true
Immigrant style. There are nine men in
the party accompanied by their wives.
There are six children ranging In age
from 5 TO l6 years and two unmarried men.
Each member Of the party carries the
typical em%igrant's bundle. All show plainly
the stain of travel and lack Of rest. They
left Liverpool, England, October 2S on the
White Star liner Maganti.
The men OF the little band are either
mechanics or farmers. They will be put
to work either in the shops Of Salt Lake
City or given work in the country. Nearly
all the married couples are young and hav
recently been won to the Mormon faith.
When given the opportunity Of leaving
Europe for homes In America they gladly
awaited themselves of the opportunity.
''Our proselyting expeditions In Europe
have wrought converts many fold" con-
tinued Elder Bassett. we are particu-
larly fortunate in converting a good class
OF people, who are Industrious and will
make good citizens. All but the Scandi
nRvian members OF our party speak anC
write the English language"
Elder q. 5. Hyde OF Salt Lake City &C
%companied the party over from Liverpool
with Elder Bassett. Other members OF
the flock holding church titles are Eide
Hiram Kicks. Elder Jens Ch~ristopherse
and Elder Carl Peterson.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-09
CORN BETTER THAN YEAR AGO
Agricultural Department Finds Crop
Larger, but Quality Lower
Than 1908,

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The crop re-
porting board of the Department OF Agri-
culture today in a preliminary report gives
the indicated total production Of corn for
1873 as 2,767, 5000 bushels, against 2,6SS,-
651, 600 as finally lima last year, with
the quality as S4.2 per cent, against S6.9
last year.
The preliminary estimate of the average
yield per acre Of corn is 254 bushels,
against 26.2 bushels finally estimated last
year. About 3 per cent t79, 779,G 600 bushels)
of the crop Of 1908 is estimated to have
been in farmers hands on November l,
against 81 per cent (1 ,124,O 900 bushels) of the
1907 crop in farmers hands at this time
last year. BY states the yield per acre,
total production Thousand omitted and
quality for 1909 Of corn are as follows: