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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
REV. 4. |. BOWEN AT
 FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS Chinese Missionary Talks to
 the Children EXERCISES AT CHURCH
Children Are Promoted To Higher Grades-Mr. Bowen Tells Them of Peculiar Customs of
 Chinese Children.

Children's Day services were conducted yesterday at the Fountain Heights Meth odist church under the direction of c. s. Bissell. the Superintendent of the Sun day school. The day was promotion day for the little folks, a class of 13 being promoted from the primary class to the intermediate. The exercises consisted of songs and reeltations by the smaller stu dents. The most pleasing number was a song by Miss Elizabeth Chadwick "The Masters Garden. Her voice was re- markable for small a child Other at- tractive numbers were: Happy Thoughts of Jesus,' by the junior class; Hush aby,' by Marian Bissell, and a recitation by little Miss Elizabeth Bethea The ex. ercises were closed by a fve-minute talk by the Rev. A. (. Bowen who for the past seven years has been in the mis- sion Held of China In speaking to the children the Rev. Bowen said:
 'The first thing l want to say to you little children who have been singing so charmingly Is that the little children of China do not know how to sing, nor do the grown-up people have any idea of harmonious sound. Another thing, the
 
 do not have proper care in the home; they do not have good ventilation and sufficient food until they are old enough to get out in the streets and get enough air and food. The popular idea of Chi nese rat-eating Is false At least, they did not offer me any, or if they did I was not conscious of 1t and it tasted very good. The boys do not fight, but such quarreling you never heard when a group of boys play. So. if you quarrel you are like the Chinese and if you fight you are worse than they are. The chill dren do not know how to play--have not the smallest idea of what play is-and the boys gamble almost from infancy
 When a Chinese has no politeIess he Is renegade and is looked upon as Be- ing possessed of an evil spirit. The Chi nese word for politeness means square and compass and when you are with out politeness you lacx the square and compass of good living The first lesson in China is obedience and reverence to superiors. That is why so ancient a land has existed so long a time.
 What do the Chinese children worship? Idols They have no Savior How do they expect to be saved from sin? They do not know. There are 20O,000.000 children in China without God; that have no hope of heaven. and the pertinent question of the Christian world today is, What are you going to do about it? l"
 The Rev. Bowen caused much amuse- ment among the children by singing well-known song in Chinese, and speak ing in the language. MT. Bowen speaks IA languages; has been in the mission field since early manhood; is known and loved by the Christian Chinese and is one of the foremost figures in Southern Meth odism. MT. Bowen goes to Nashville this afternoon, but returns here after a short time to visit his friend T. K Roberts, the pastor of the Fountain Heights church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Will Be Issued for Debates and Speakers Will
 Get In the Field
OPPOSITION APPEARS ID
 BE FAST ON THE WAVE
John w. sibIey Says He Hopes To See New Courthouse In Birmingham. and Bessemer as Result of
 the Bond Election.

Six days remain in which to marshal tho county at the polls for the bond issue, but during that time great things will be accomplished. The few enemies of the bond issue who were so prominent sev- eral days ago have now withdrawn Into their shells, and it appears have to admit that they are defeated.
 The campaign committee will be an- nounced today, and Manager B. A. Thompson Chairman John L. Raul and the committee will make things lively in every beat throughout the county. Chal- lenges for debates will be issued. and speakers will be put out immediately.
 The sentiment in favor of the bond is- sue Is spreading widely, and the rural voter is realizing that it Is even more to his advantage to have a decent court house than to any one else because when he Is summoned as witness or juror he has to stay in the courthouse by the hour under the filthy, stihing conditions while the Birmingham citizen can remain at convenient call in his office.
 John W. Sibley said yesterday: q hope that all the county will pull together for this bond issue. It is question upon which we should all unite, throwing aside temporary or past differences.
 ''Bessemer needs a courthouse just as badly as does Birmingham. She has a court now which does big business, and there Is no reason why it should not be properly housed. It would be a selfish course to vote for one and scratch the other, and I do not believe there are many such men in the county.
 Public buildings. when put up under the contract system, under the direct eye of the public through the newspapers, and where the money Is handled by a competent Board of Revenue, will prove a benefit to the community. There cannot possibly be any additional tax, and the money spent will enlarge the circulation of money in the district.
 "The condition of the jail is awful. Dur ing these hot days and nights 1t Is worse than an oven. The ventilation is prac- tically nil and sanitary conditions are ter rible. There is nothing new about the idea of putting the jail on the top of an office building. This practice is being fol- lowed everywhere. and it proves safe from every viewpoint.
 I've must all get together and help push through the bond issue"
 Walter Hooper of the Alabama National Guard has an idea which may prove of value later. "If the new courthouse is built" he said, 1T do not see why at least part of the old building could not be given over to the National Guard for barracks and armory. That will be exactly the proper place for them, where they will be ready at the call of the county officials, and could protect the jail at any time.
 This would be extremely convenient in case of riot or other lawless conditions when the National Guard and the sheriff s forces would have to work in conjunction. I hope this will be considered, and I feel sure that the whole Alabama National Guard will turn out to vote for the bond issue.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
BUSINESS MEN IN
 SESSION TONIGHT
QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE LEAGUE WILL BE HELD AND I'M. PoRTANT BUSINESS ANNOUNCE MENTS ARE EXPECTED.

The first quarterly meeting of the Bus mess Mems league will be held tonight in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce at o'clock. If the members display their usual enthusiasm and turn out in such numbers as they have heretofore when ever anything of importance was to be taken up, the capacity of the hall will be tested.
 The meetings are held quarterly so that each one twill be full of interest and en- thusiasm. There is no question but that the directors who meet regularly each Monday night will have some surprises and news of interest for the membership. but movements are to be inaugurated and steps taken in which the active CO., operation of all the members will be necessary.
 The league proposes to use the most ad- vanced methods in bringing trade to Bir- mingham. Secretary Chaffee will be sent to other southern cities to investigate methods, and during the fall and winter every effort will be expended to get out of-town shoppers into the habit of using the weekend rates which have been put on by the railroads, due to the solicitation of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Dr. J. T. PIu11ket WiH
 Come To Birmingham

One man dead, another In a dying condition and third seriously wound ed is the result of a shooting affair at Boyles about 6:3O o'clock yesterday morning.
 The dead man is c. H. Carper, age 23 years, married The man mortally wounded is Will Sparks, married. The seriously wounded man is W. T. Kelley, married.
 Carper was employed as a mach mist at the Louisville and Nashville rail- road shops at Boyles. Kelley is in the retail grocery business at Boyles with Justice of the Peace Russell. Sparks is Kelleys broth err in-aw.
 Both of the wounded men were re- moved to St. yincent's hospital. where 1t was stated at an early hour this morning that there was practically no chance for Sparks recovery.
 Carper was shot five times, all of the bullets striking him on the left side of his face and body. One bullet glanced along his left Jaw, another one passed through the left wrist and it is
  bottom rib on the left side, another grazed the left side just under the arm, while two others struck Wabout an inch and half apart just above the diaphraghm and little to the left of the median line. Death was in stantaneous.
 Sparks is wounded in the abdomen, ht1l fr1u of "a organs He has retained consciousness all along but the doctors are holding out no hope for his recovery. It is not thought that he can live but few hours longer.
 Kelley was shot in the left arm and the left leg. The leg wound is flesh one and not regarded as serious. The bullet which passed through the arm broke one of the small bones in tn o arm and made bad wound.
 The affair grew out of remarks which it is claimed Carper made A taIe- bearer, it is said, also had much to do with causing the feeling between the men by going first to one and then to the other and repeating remarks which had been made by each.
 Carper had been married for about year and some time ago boarded at the Kelley home. The first differences were brought up it is claimed by re- mark of his to the effect that Mrs. Kelley could not make good coffee. From this the talk grew very strong, each day finding the men hotter to- afh grew much more slurrlng Threat had been made and each was prepared for trouble.
 Early yesterday morning Kelley and Sparks went to the Louisville and Nash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Six D0yS Remain To
 Make Fighf For Bonds
One Dead, AnOtheY WlH Die
 And HiYd Is Badly ShOt
Old Grudge Among Men At Boyles Has Tragic End When Three Meet and Begin shooting-C H Carper
 Was Killed Instantly

vile shops at Boyles and looked for carper, searching not only the shops but the yards. About 8:S0 o'clock they saw him walking down the track which runs from near the end of the Boyles electric line to the shops. They went toward him, meeting about half way between the shops and electric line.
 Sparks carried a brake stick and struck Carper a number of blows with 1t. Carper's head being badly bruised and showing four distinct stick wounds.
 All three men were armed and there is difference In the witnesses ac- count as to who pulled his pistol first Some claim that Kelley had his out first and held 1t on Carper while Sparks beat him over the head with the stick. Others stated that Carper pulled his first.
 In the scufhe the men went off of the track into a small ditch or depression at the side. There the shooting started and Carper sank to the ground, drop ping his pistol by his side as he did so He scuff1ed with Kelley and knocked Kelleys gun out of his hand. Sparks continued firing while the two men were struggling and it Is thougR that one of the bullets from his gun passed through Carpers body and into Kelley's.
 After the shooting Kelley and Sparks walked to the end of the electric line and lay down upon the porch of store. That Sparks was able to walk this distance, something over 100 yards, was regarded as marvellous by the physicians. Ambulances from the Mackey Undertaking company of North Birmingham and the Green Undertak- ing company and Shaw & Son of Bir- mingham rushed to the scene, and the injured men were removed to St. Vim cents h hospital, while. the dead man was removed to the Shaw establishment
 By Carper's body was lying his gun and Kelley's. Sparks carried his gun back to the store with him, ewhere it was taken away by some friend of his. One cartridge was exploded in Kelley's and one in Carper's, 1t thus appearing as If most of the shots were fired by Sparks. Both were 32 specials
 Deputy Sheriff Vaught was on the scene quickly after the shooting and summoned the ambulances. He made careful Investigation of the matter and it is probable that other arrests will be made in connection with the affair Justice of the Peace Russell made an investigation into the affair
 Funeral services over the remains of Carper will be held at o'clock this afternoon at the Shaw & Son chapel and interment will be in Elmwood cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Y. M. C. A. BOYS
 OFF TO CAMP

At o'clock this morning 22 boys, eager for fun and froic. will board the Ala bama Great Southern for Valley Head to spend two weeks on the Young Men s Christian assoclation's annual camp.
 For the past week the young fellows have been busily preparing their camp outfits, and have restlessly awaited the hour of leaving. Physical Director Brown with several assistants is already on the scene and will have everything ready. The youngsters will be put through the camp with plenty of work, study and fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
SOUTHERN PUBLISHERS
 CONVENE HERE TUESDA 7

Birmingham will entertain some of the most distinguished newspaper men of the south tomorrow and Wednesday when the Southern Publishers association holds its annual meeting in this city. The asso- citation is composed of the big men on each daily newspaper south of Virginia. and their business meetings, which will be held at Il o'clock both Tuesday and Wednesday morning. will be featured by discussion of problems common to them all
 J. P. Caldwell of Che Charlotte Observer is the president and will preside. while Rufus N. Rhodes the present vice presi- dent, is in line for succession to the presi- dency Victor H. Hanson, general man. ager of the Birmingham News, Is secre- tary and treasurer.
 The local committee of the Chamber of Commerce. which has charge of the en- tertainment, has managed to crowd two days full of interest. Tuesday night there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
COM MMITTEES OF
 BOARD OF TRADE

The committees of the Board of Trade as announced by President J. D. Col lins are as follows:
 Executive Committee: Sol Caheen, chair man; J. P. Shelby, Oliver Chalifoux George McCreery, Colman B1ach. Jacob Burger, c. C. Heidt John L. Parker.
 Entertainment Committees; J. E. Shell by, chairman; Hugo Marx, Dan A. Ho- gan, John w O'Neill. Leo Loeb, w. M Drennen, M. A. Myatt, B. H. Cooper, John L. Parker William J. Adams.
 Finance Committee: George McCreery, chairman; Colman Blach, w. T. Cox, H. J. Porter.
 Miscellaneous Committees: Leo Loeb, chairman; P. W. Gorham, R. N. Wheeler, Charles M. Powell A. w. B. Johnson, M. H. Burger.
 Street Railway Committee: Oliver Chal- ifoux chairman; Louis Braun, Ira L. Armstrong, Alex Mcleod. Jacob Burger, T. c. King. M. b. Gleason, Ferd Marx, Joseph Beitman, J. F. Kleybecker, B. T. Douglass.
 Legislative Committees: John l.. Parker. chairman; c. O. Heidt, o. Chalifoux, J.. B. Chamberlain. J. F Rushton, B. H. Cooper, John F. Cooney.
 License and Taxation Committee: c. c. Heidt, chairman John L. Parker. B. F. Barbour, c. F. Bell, Joe Slaughter. Will liam Hood, Carl Hughes
 Insurance Committees: R. W. Ewing chairman; Leo Loeb. c. M Brown, J. N Rose. Isaac Feeder, F. F. Norton.
 Home Industries Committee: W. B. Dickerson, chairman B. B. Martin, T. G. Berentz. Ben Meyer. s. W. Lee.
 Good Roads Committee: John w O'Neill, chairman: s. W. Lee, B. c. By mum, Louis Saks, Sam Earle, w. M. Dren- nen, J. A. VanHoose, R. A. Preston.
 Civic Improvement Committee: Jacob Burger. chairman: W. R. Gum, R. D. Burnett. D. Solomon. E. Wilkinson. w. H. Kettig, J. T. Doster.
 Wholesale Trade Committee: c. F. Bell chairman; R. M. Brown. F. Wilkinson, B. B. Martin, W. M. Cosby R. E. Col llns, w II. Kettig, c. c. Snyder, S. w. Lee.
 Retail Trade Committee: Colman Blach chairman; A. Mcleod, Jacob Burger, M A. Myatt, s. Spiro, H. J. Porter. L. Pizitz, w J. Varley, J. Lownsohn, so Caheen, Gus Pope.
 Military Committee: John T. Yeatman. chairman; T. L. Moses, R. N Wheeler Ira l.. Armstrong, Eugene Fies. J. A. VanHoose, M. R. McNeil Bertram Ja- cobs.
 Membership Committee: B. B. Burton. chairman; J. D. Rosenberger, B. H. Cooper, Max Summer, A. Hirsch, w. T. Cox.
 Committee on Out-of-Town Trade: Her man Saks. chairman Dan Hogan, Nj. F. Wilmington, Ben Meyer, W. l. varley, J. E. Shelby
 Committee on Freight Rates: R. M Goodall, chairman J. F. Rushton, w. B. Diclerson, B. R. Burton, John w. O'Neill, S. W. Lee, O. Chalifoux, R. F. Collins.
 Greater Birmingham Committee: w. M. Drennen, chairman; J. F. Shelby, John w. O'Neill. B. H. Cooper, R. W. Ewing. w. B. Dickerson, R. D. Burnett, J. Low insohn, c. C. Heidt. B. F. Barbour, w. H. Kettg, John L. Parker.
 Committee on Modern Streets: W. T. Cox, chairman; J. Friedman. Sam Earle, Max Sommer. John L. Parker, Ira l.. Armstrong, Sol Caheen. Hugo Marks w. M Drennen T. c. King. John W. O'Neill.
 Public Utilities Committee: B. H. Coop er chairman; E. Solomon, George Me Creery, J. B. Chamberlain, Louis Saks. H. J. Porter, Eugene Fies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Stagg Resigns From
 FiYSt Chn7ch Pastozate

The announcement of his resignation by the Rev. Dr. John W. Stagg to the congregation of the First Presbyterian church. yesterday morning was impressive because of its Presbyterian simplicity.
 Dr. Stagg preached a remarkable inspi- rational sermon upon the power of en- durance which comes to the man who sees his vision and follows 1t. While he applied 1t to the young man and the busi- ness man, the parallel to pr. Stagg's course in accepting the work of educat- ing the youth of the state was plainly visible
 Many eyes were wet with tears as the people realized they would have pr. stagg but one or two more Sundays. There Is deep regret on all sides for many in his congregation are devoted to him and con- sider him the best preacher in the south.
 His resignation was expressed in few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
ARRESTS MADE IN
 DYNAMITING CASE

Three arrests have been made in con nection with the dynamiting of the house of Justice of the Peace Dave Stagg at Bessie Mines Friday night.
 The men arrested are Joe King, Edwin Posey and Lee Abbott, their ages rum ming from 19 to 22 years. The trio re- side at Bessie Mines and were arrested by Constable w. l.. Stagg, the son of Judge Stagg. He brought them to Bir- mingham last night and lodged them in the county jail there being charge of assault with intent to murder docketed against them.
 It is charged that the arrested men have made threats against Judge Stagg while they were in drunken condition, saying they would dynamite his house, because he had Issued warrants for their arrest and had fined them for drunken ness and violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14

words. At the close of his sermon he briefly stated that the conditions at the Anniston college are now in such shape that they must have immediate attention.
 You have spent s10oOOO on this college and 1t is work which must not suffer. l have been called to take it in charge, and feel it my duty to do so.'
 He said that 1t would be needless to say that during his seven years pastorate he had formed many ties which would be hard to break. but that his parting would be more impressive by saying nothing.
 It was plainly evident that Dr. Stagg was deeply moved, and he could hardly have uttered more had he chosen. He submitted his resignation and asked that the congregation join with him in petition ing the presbytery to dissolve the con- nections. The congregational meeting will probably be held next sundaq.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
WHATLEY WAYLAID
 AT GATE CITY

William whatley was waylaid at Gate City late last night and badly beaten over the head. Beyond the statement that he had been held up but little could be learned from Whatley on account of his condition. An ambulance was summoned and he was removed to hospital
 Deputy Sheriff Louis Blau, who resides at Gate City, was notified of the occur renee and started fer the scene with blood hounds. The exact spot of the hold-up. however, could not be ascertained and there was no chance to make start Whatley had moved about in a half-con- unable to trf ether hiss sssailants were whito(
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Sugar Business Probed.

Washington, June 13.--Beyond the statement that the department of jus tice has assigned two agents to duty in New York under instructions to ex- anime into the conditions under which the recent compromise was effected be- tween the American Sugar Refining company and the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company, no official informa- tion can be obtained here regarding the purpose of the administration It is understood that the special agents are looking into the allegations that the compromise disclosed conditions of original settlement between the two corporations involving Violation of the Sherman antitrust la~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Will Thomas.

will Thomas. aged 35 years, died at 1:S5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family residence In Pratt City from an apoplec- tic stroke, which came upon him at mid night Saturday. He was in unusually good health Saturday and the stroke came without warning.
 A widow and three children survive the deceased. He had resided in the district for 20 years and his avocation was that of a miner, being employed at Mine No. IA, of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company. Funeral services will be held at o'clock this afternoon from the Pratt City Methodist church, the Rev. J. w. CIotfelter officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14

awoke, lying in a semi-conscious stupor for some time. When he finally managed to arouse himself he found his wife and children in a sort of stupor and aroused them The odor of chloroform was strong while glance showed everything In the room to be turned topsy turvy.
 Everything in the house had been gone through by the burglars, empty beds even being turned over. search had also been made under the pillows and mat tresses of the beds upon which the family were sleeping.
 The matter was reported to the sheriff office and officers sent to the scene im- mediately. The officers believe they will catch the burglars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Chl0y0fo1m Was Giben
 To Whole CYOh,deY Family

Burglars entered the home of A. R. Crowder at Rutledge Springs, near Brighton, on the North Bessemer car line, some time Saturday night, and after chloroforming the entire family ransacked the house.
 They secured s245 in cash and an Elgin gold watch and chain belonging to MT. Crowder Bloodhounds belonging to Cap tain Doyle of the Bessener fire depart ment were taken to the scene. They struck trail immediately and followed it all day long, the last report from them late yesterday afternoon stating that they were still following it. It led around Wy lam and Ensley.
 It was with difficulty that MT. Crowder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Morris Delaney.

Morris Delaney, aged 70 years, died at the family residence in Pratt City at Il o'clock yesterday morning, succumb- ing to a lingering illness Funeral ar rangements will be announced later. He is survived by large family of children who reside in different parts of the coun- try and who are on their way to Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
Annual Address at Princeton.

Princeton, N. J., June 13.-The mem bers of the class of 1909 of Princeton university and their families and guests gathered in Alexander hall today to hear President Woodrow Wilson de- liver his baccalaureate sermon The academic procession of faculty and trustees formed at Nassau hall at Il o'clock and a few minutes later Dr. Wilson delivered his last address to the graduating class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14
FUNERAL NOTICE

Friends and acquaintances of the late Sam Brown are re- quested to attend his funeral which will take place this after noon (Monday) at 4 o'clock from the parlors of Lige Loy, on Third Avenue-interment Cemetery Emanuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-14

will be big smoker at the Hotel Hill man, when local people will be given the opportunity of meeting the publishers Wednesday afternoon the visitors will be given an automobile ride over the city and district, and Wednesday night an elabo- rate banquet will be served at the Hotel Hillman