davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

the city and to advise in matters of im- portance.
 The question of dividing the wards is the livest issue, and must be the first settled. Alderman M. J Gregg stated yesterday that he thought a body of more than 30 aldermen would be entire ly too bulky and really out of the ques- ton. For this reason some of the al- dermen do not favor even having the 20 wards allowed, but would prefer not more than 15
 It is suggested by the Mayor that the council go into the committee Of the whole and with the aid of the city en- gineer reapportion the wards, changing all the lines of present wards and giving a fair division throughout the whole greater city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Fund Started To PYesenf
 L0bing Cup 10 Jere King

be presented to MT. King tomorrow.
 Never was a man so overwhelmed with congratulations. 'He not only did the fighting" said Mir. Bowie, but he stood the cussing when things went wrong. Never did MT. King waver in his ef- forts and always came back with the same fighting spirit"
 Mir. King tried to get to the post office yesterday. Perhaps he wanted his mail. A newspaper reporter passed him six times between Nineteenth and Twen- tleth streets, in the meantime writing q two-column story, while MT. King was shaking the hands and rejoicing with hundreds who are happy over the vic- tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been Issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Jamss T. walthau of Brighton to Miss Lsnna Johnston.
 Charles gsoor of Birmingham to Miss Fora Bell
 Henry L. Hsnts of Palos to Miss sarah L. Atklns.
 ollie Bailey of oxmcor b Nils Clay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Not From Portsmeuth.

Norfolk, December 1Ts--Attention of the Associated Press has been drawn to the fact that upon two occasions re. gently It's dispatches have referred to the Traders and Truclrers' bank which failed some time ago, and to it's press ident. Terry B. Gordon. indicted on charges arising out of the bank fail. ure, as having been ~of Portsmouth. Va" The dispatches should have read of Norfolk. Va. and not Portsmouth. which was exxcneouA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Detectives Work on Cases.

Huntsville, December 17.-(special) )-De- tectives for the Southern railway have been sent to this county to investigate three recent attempts to wreck the Hunts vile and Chattanooga accommodation train in the neighborhood of Browns boro. Tho last attempt to wreck this train was on Monday night, when a pile of crosstiss was piled up on the track near . trestle and on high embank- ment two miles from Brownsboro. The engine ran into the obstruction. but the speed was slow and no damage was dona
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
SEALS CASE DECISION
 IS EXPECTED 7ODA y

instituted trying to oust Seals on the ground that he was not a resident of Bir- mingham when elected
 Since then MT. Seals has moved to the Margaret apartments on Highland ave- nue, while Mountain Terrace is now por- ton of the city. Even if MT. Seals is busted there is doubt as to whether there would be a vacancy declared and the next highest man given the place or whether 1t would be left open for the governor to appoint Tn this latter case 1t is certain Seals would be appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

It Is understood that the supreme cours will hand down decision today in the case of Carl H. Seals. who holds place on the police commission of Birmingham.
 The case In question grew out of MT. Seals residing in Mountain Terrace when elected commissioner Mountain Terrace had been recently annexed to Birmingham at that time, but shortly after the elec- ton the supreme court knocked out the act annexing 1t. Proceedings were then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Mrs. Marie Nobinoer.

The funeral of Mrs Marie Nobinger, who died Thursday morning, took place yesterday afternoon at 2:sc o'clock at the residence of her son, J. Nobinger, 104 Almond street. west End Intermenr was made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
No Agreement Reached.

Chicago. Ill.. December 11.-Ths vnilroad managers who are holding daily confsr> snces with representatives of the uwitoh. mems union, had reached no agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
James r. Dunnann.

The remains of James T. -Dunnam, who died Thursday morning. were sent yes- terday at a. m. to the former home of the deceased at Goodwater. Mewbourne 6 Spain were in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Sarah E. pouqIas.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Douglas, who died Thursday. were held yesterday at D. m. from the late residence of the de- ceased. 1900 Jasper avenue, North Ha- ven. Interment was in Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

Remnant Sale Begins Today. All-wool Suits and Over coats made to order. $12.75, $13.75 to $25 values.
 S. J. Singer & Sons,
 107 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Clarence Cremer.

Funeral services over the remains of Clarencs.' the 4-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. R. e. Cremer. who died Thursday, were held yesterday at o'clock from the family residence in Avondale. Inter ment was in Cotton Mill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
kyrIe BeIIew.

Prominent among the original and superb supporting company provided by Charles Frohman for the stellar tour of Kyrle Bellew in Alfred Sutro's new four-act drama "The Builder of Bridges" which comes to the Jefferson theatre Thursday for an engagement of one per formance, may be mentioned Miss Gladys Hanson, leading lady with MT. E. H. Sothern last season; Mrs. Wiffen. Frany ces Comstock, Jane May, MT. Dewitt Jennings, Frank Connor, Eugene OBrien and Ernest Stollard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
Black Patti Show.

"A Trip to Africa" will be the attrac- ton at the Jefferson theatre Tuesday matinee and night, with the full extra strengthened "Black PattP' company, in- cl,1ding the entire scenic and electrical effects with Madame sissieretta Jones, the original Black Patti,' "Jolly' John Larkin, the Funny Man" supported by the pick of the colored profession, danc- CTS, singers and comedians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
At the BiJou.

The curtain will go up at the Bijou theatre tonight at o'clock, half an hour carrier than usal, in order to permit the "Squaw Man" company to catch a train. There Is a matinee this afternoon with every indication of large audience. Next week comes Word & vokes in their great musical comedy, "The Promoters" with . company of 90 people, including the ladies' band which was such a success last season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

REV. FULLER IN PULPIT-The Rev. Edward Fuller will occupy the pulpit at the Trinity Methodist church Sunday at both the Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. ser vices.
 TO INVESTIGATE DEATH-Coroner Brasher is suspicious about the death or Ethel Smith. a negro who died in Eighth alley between Twenty-third and Twenty fourth streets several nights ago, and he will conduct an official investigation of the case this morning at o'clock.
 GERMAN LUTHERAN SERVICES Regular services will be held Sunday at the German Lutheran Zion church. Preaching in German will be had at the 10:30 a. m. service, and in English at the evening service at 7:30 D. m. Tho pastor, Rev. F. W. Weidmann, win of- hciate.
 DEAR INFANTS FOUND-Coroner B.. L. Brasher was notified yesterday after noon of the finding of the dead body of a white infant, which was picked up in the street on Avenue F between Twenty fit. and Twenty-sixth streets. Another body was found in Alley between Forty third and Forty-fourth streets. The cor oner will investigate both cases.
 MCORMICK'S CONDITION CRITI- CAL-At St. vincent's hospital it was re- ported early this morning that the cond- ton of William Mccormick. the young man who was accidently shot while hunt ing near Demopolis. was very critical. The young men appears to be holding his own pretty we'll but it is feared that the wound which he sustained will prove fatal.
 CHRISTMAS SONG SERvICE-A spe- cial Christmas song service will be given Sunday at the evening service of the Fountain Heights Methodist church. A very elaborate programme has been ar ranged, to consist of numerous solos. choruses. and special orchestra selections. The Apollo orchestra will assist in the ex- ercises The service will begin at 7:45 o'clock.
 LANES TO LECTURE-Evangelis J. O. Hanes will address the Young Mems Christian association mems meeting at the Pastime theatre tomorrow afternoon. My Visit to the Bowery" will be the subject of his address. Mir. Hanes is well known as pulpit orator and his address on this subject will be of special interest The opening song service begins at 3:3o. All men will receive cordial welcome. 
 WILL NOT CHANGE PRECINCTS The Board of Revenue will not under take to divide the precincts which form Birmingham proper according to the statement of Job Going. He declares that the effect would practically be to ruin the efficiency of the inferior courts. The matter will be left for the legislature to handle. The change is desired to allow more voting places in Birmingham, and to prevent double voting.
 DECISION FOR AFFIRMATIvE-Th semi-annual public debate of the High School literary societies was held yes- terday afternoon at the High school The question debated was Resolved That the Railroads of the United States Should Be Owned By the Government" The af- frmative as presented by Tom Estes and Miss Dorothy Eaves. was awarded the fa- vorab1e decision, while the negative was upheld in an able manner by Arthur Her man and Miss Minnie Cooke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
ossen Unds,taking Company.

SHAW, The Undertaken. 210S and n1o 9th avenue. Both phones g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
"rhe Flower of the Ranoh.'

At the Jefferson Monday matinee and night one of the best musical comedies of the season will be disclosed. It Is 'The Flower of the Ranch," which was immensely successful last season, and played only the largest cities of the east until 1t went into Chicago Tor summer run at the Garrick theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
"Honey Royr MInstreIs.

The Cohan & Harris minstrels, with George Evans and company of 100 'Tioney Boys" will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday mat inee and night, presenting a huge min- strel entertainment entirely new this year from first part to concluding fea- t1lue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Al. H. Wilson.

Al H. Wilson, who has a large following among theatre-goers, began an engage ment at the Jefferson theatre last night newest play, Metz in Ireland.' by Sid ney R. Ellis, who supplies MT. Wilson with a new play every year. Metz has some interesting adventures in Ireland. where of course, he finds a girl with whom he falls in love. It appears that Metz is in reality heir to the Klonikilty estates in Ireland and he returns just in time to foil an iniquitous attempt made by Sir Robert Somerset. a British of- ficer. and Harvey McCune, an unscrupu- lous steward, to get possession of the property rightly belonging to Metz. Sir Howard plans to wed Kathleen O'Malley, who has claim also on the Klonikilty estates, which is subject, however, to the terms of her marriage The wicked Sir Howard and the steward persuade Metz, for a promised consideration, to masquerade as the heir of Klonikilty, re- turned from his world wanderings. Metz readily agrees to the scheme, as he is the real heir, and proceeds to frustrate the scheming rascals quite handily, win ming Kathleen O'Malley into the bargain.
 The piece is much like the vehicles which have been furnished for MT. Wil- son during the past few years. It has a sort of prettiness in theme and treat ment, and the scenes being laid in Ire- land. offer opportunity for some colorful 4xr,t taoI Irt1f !, love-making. MT. Wilson sings a number of new songs, Love Thoughts being particularly melodious, and he also sings a medley in the last act which includes a number of his best known and most tuneful songs. There Is nearly always g charm and freshness about the Al H. Wilson plays which makes them very att tractive, particularly to feminine theatre- goers. who like plenty. of sentiment. "Metz in Ireland" provides sentiment isfactory. There was more singing by the company than usual, and this was well done.
 The company supporting MT. Wilson, who gave a very winning portrayal of Metz, includes several capable players. Thaddeus Shini as the steward was very good, and Florence Dover as Ann Dolan, with strong mind, appeared in another character part which was well done. Miss Irma La Pierre was pleasing in a quiet sort of way as Kathleen, and two little chaps, both of them talented. shared In the honors of the evening. These chill dren, Olive Wight and Richard Milloy, arc exceptionally pleasing.
 Metz in Ireland" will be presented at a matinee this afternoon and again to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

GERMAN LUTHERAN SERVICES Regular services will be held Sunday at the German Lutheran Zion church. Preaching in German will be had at the 1030 a. m. service, and in English at the evening service at 7:3o p. m. Tho pastor, Rev. F. W. Weidmann, will of- flciate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

TO INVESTIGATE DEATH-Coroner Brasher is suspicious about the death or Ethel Smith, negro who died in Eighth alley between Twenty-third and Twenty fourth streets several nights ago, and he will conduct an official investigation of the case this morning at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

l6swbourne { spain. und'tksrs. Tel 1sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
CITY ITEMS.

REV. FULLER IN PULPIT-The Rev. Edward Fuller will occupy the pulpit at the Trinity Methodist church Sunday at both the Il a. m. and 7:So p. m. ser vices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

WANTED Two experienced
 bundle wrappers, young girls preferred. Guarantee Shoe Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18

The following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at BIT mingham for 24 hours ending at D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December H.-Weather forecast:
 Alabama-Rain Saturday; colder in the interior; Sunday colder; moderately var fable winds, becoming northwest
 Mississippi-Partly cloudy in north; rain in south portion Saturday; colder with a cold wave by night fin south DOT ton; Sunday fair; moderate north winds. The following is the local report of the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08
EMPHATIC LANGUAGE
OF FIGHTING bob
Will Oppose Disarmament Until
Hades Is Cold and Satan
Goes Skating.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, May Z.
-"I shall oppose disarmament until
h freezes over and the devil goes
a-skating."
Calmly, but with charac cteristic en-
phasis which left no doubt as to the
meaning TO be conveyed, Rear Admiral
Robley D. Evans, retired, in these words
tonight expressed his conclusions re-
garding Il movement to achieve uni
versal peace through disarmament.
"Thcre can be no peace except with
strong armament, - said the admiral
''The proposition is precisely the
same if a town would dispose of its
marshal and constablcs, a city of its
police force, a county of its sheriff and
state of its militia. How long do YOU
believe peace would he preserved under
such conditions? Now, the navy and
army constitute the police force of the
nation, and we will have our hands
filled with trouble unless they arc main
tanned in full strength and to a high
degree of efficiency
"sThe United States must not be a
laggard in naval and military prepara.
tions if she is to maintain her ssuprem-
acy.'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08
AMERICAN PROPERTY
(. AT KESSAB DESTROYED
Brutal Turks Pursued Ar
menian Women and Girls
Even Into Mountains.

BEIRUT, Asiatic Turkey, May l.
An investigator who has just returned
here from trip TO kessab reports that
has been destroyed by the Moslem
raiders. The American property there
Iconsists of girls high school, under
1.-THE direction of Miss Effie W. Cham
Ibers. Three-fourths of the native
houses also have been destroyed, but
the American church and the new
protestant school building are standing.
l ALMOST all the people who fled from
Kessab have returned to find their
houses looted. They arc absolutely
Idestitute. Some food and clothing are
being distributed, but there is no sys-
Item in the work, and the supplies are
|entirely inadequate
| One regiment of Turkish reserves
Ihave returned, as the people cannot
Itrust them. The protection they afford
lis in no sense sufficient The situa.
Ition at Deurtyul, on the coast north OF
4 IKessab, still is critical.
| That the casualties at Kessab were
mot greater is due to the fact that many
women and children left the town the
hight before It's destruction and found
lrefuge in the surrounding country or
lin the Celaduran valley. The men of
IKessab remained behind to fight
/ The Turkish assailants divided into
1.-TWO bands. One entered the town and
1.-The other pursued the women. Some
Iof the women hid in caves and others
Escaped over the mountains to the
Isouth.
Although Bedroosouet is Moslem
the people received The Ar
menian women kindly and hid them
from the pursuing Turks.
y At the conclusion of the fighting at
Kessab, the Armenian men who were
|still alive drew off to the mountains
leaving old and sick behind them.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08
PLEASANT GROVE MAN
DROWNED IN OVERFLOW

/ Jouis Nelson. native Of Pleasant
sroye. Utah, was drowned in the over
}low 2eS's creek at that place Thursday af
ernoon while driving home, While
>rossing the bridge his buggy ran of
The edge and, in going for help; he
.tfempted TO cross AN old wash where
|be overflow waters are turned INTO IN
Inc spring.
ind he was thrown down and drowned,
tfhe deceased was % years of age and
rad lived in Utah for twenty-five
Fears. A wife and four children sur
riyc him
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08
VALUABLE CONCESSION
Is SECURED in MEXICO

Senator Jose Castelot of Mexico has
written Judge Bartch of this city. who
is general counsel Of the American Hold
ing and Improvement company of Salt
Lake City and Mexico. to the effect
that the Mexican government has
granted TO Castellot n concession TO
build standard gauge railroad from
ManZanillos southeast to Salina Cruz. a
million-dollar holding company which
has been formed in Salt Lake City will
handle the project.
Tribune Want Ads.
Bell Main 300. Indcpcndent $50
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08
LITTLE P0CATELL0 GIRL
.MANGLED BY A TRAIN

j. II. E'itzen and his wife at Pocatello,
Ida, have positively identified the body
Of the 11-year-oId girl that was found on
the tracks of, the Oregon Short Line
railroad between Pocatello and Portneuf
stations. Thursday afternoon, TO be that
of their step daughter, Levinia O>Don-
nell.
The mother and the child had 4 dis
putc about attending school and the
child ran away from home, vowing that
She would not go to school or return
home again Shortly after, the manglcd
remains of the child were found on
the railroad tracks few miles south
Of Pocatcllo.
Tribune Want Ads.
pa11 Main 5000 IndeDendcnt 360.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

session in this city since last Monday,
caine TO an end this morning when Van
couver, 3. c., was selected as the next
place Of meeting, Delegate Williamson
of Portland was elected president for
the ensuing year r. Tuehben Of Butte
was elected secretary and Delegate Muir
ray Of Great Falls was chosen vice
president of the organization for Mon
tana
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

WASHINGTON, Nav 7-Sccretary
Meyer today announced the appoint
ment, effective July |, of Rear Admiral
William p. Porter, chief of the bureau
of navigation, to succeed Rear Admiral
j. T.. Pillsbury, retired. The announce
ment also was made Of the appointment
of Captain John M. Bowyer, commander
of the battleship Connecticut. as super
intendent of the Naval academy at An
napolis, succeeding Captain Charles j.
Badger, who will be assigned 10 one of
the battleships of the Atlantic fleet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

SPOKANE, Wash, May Private
adviccs received by Colonel n, r.. Lins.
ley, chairman of the Spokane naval
trophy cup committee, state that the
armored cruiser Washington broke all
previous records OF the United States
navy in the recent target practice at
Magdalena bay This means that the
Washington will be awarded the Spo-
kane trophy cup for the best target
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

DENVER. May Mrs, George c.
Ellison of Seattle, who came to Denver
some days ago to try to effect a recon
ciliation with her husband, who had
instituted suit for divorce, was found
dead this afternoon in her room at 20lS
Stout street. a rubber tube attached
to an open gas Jet was in her mouth,
She had evidently been dead more than
twerlty-four hours.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

HELENA, Mont, May 7.,Through
counsel. Harriet Orcutt and children,
residents Of California. today filed suit
in the United States circuit court here
against the Great Northern Railway
company of Minnesota. seeking to re
cover $4,000 damages for the death of
Il. Il. Orcutt. husband and father, who
was killed at grade crossing IN bod
son, Valley county, October %, 1908.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

ST. JOHNS, n. T.. May 7.-Heavy ice
now running off Cape Race has almost
resulted in o marine disaster The
steamer Lake Champlain, bound from
Liverpool to Montreal. with thousand
passengers on board, encountered the ice
Yesterday and came into this port leak
ing so badly that the trip has been
abandoned and the ship viii be hur-
ricdly docked for repairs.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08
Steamer and Crew Lost.

4 DULUTH. MINI, May 7,--Advices re
Ieivcd here tonight say the steamer
,ehores, six days overdue at Duluth
Kent down off Whitefish point III Lake
hyperion with all on board. Tie crew
Ind passengers numbered twcntN-onc'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

record, if the award is made in accord
'ance with the rules observed last year,
when it was captured by the Tennes
see.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

! private safe may be rented in tha
l5re and burglar-proof vaults of the
Salt Lake Security and Trust company,
p up Main street. $500 per year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

SALEM, Or, May Information
was received here this afternoon that
William Herve aud James Sullivan en-.
gagged in pistol duel at noon today
at Gates. settlement in the Cascades,
forty miles east of here Hervc was
wounded in the neck and Sullivan in
the abdomen. Both Will die The quar-
rel, which led up to the shooting was
caused. it is alleged, by both paving
attentions TO the same woman.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

BALTIMORE, May THE machin-
lists Of the Mount Clare Shops of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, numbering
about $50 tonight voted to strike. This
action may lead 10 the men in all the
81 rs OF the Baltimore & Ohio system,
numbering about 1000 being called out.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08

BUTTE, Mont, May THE annual
convention of the Northwestern Asso-
cation of Plumbers, which has been in
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-08
ne Doctors First Quest

u ne OOCtOT'S EFSC VagQ&SEaOn
How your bowe1s? This generally the first question the
doctor asks He knows what sluggish liver He knows
that headaches bilious attacks, indigestion impure blood are
often promptly relieved by good liver pill Ask him if he
approves of Ayers Pills Then follow his advice