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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
ADDRESSES TO BE
 MADE BY POWERS

Jackson, Miss, May 2.-(Special) )-Su- perintendent of Education Powers made a school address at Summit last night and returned to his office at JtSsS capitol to- day On May 25 he is To speak at the Wetumpka, Ala, Agricultural school; on May 26 at the Gotham, Ala, High school; on May H at Hermanville, Miss, at the close of the county schools; on May 2s at Yazoo City, May 29 and 30 he spends at home, and on Monday goes to Hazelhurst On Tuesday, the first day of June. he de- hYels the Daccalaureate address at Whit worth college, Brookhaven, on Wednesday will be at Ellisville; an Thursday at Laurel; Friday at Shubuta, and that night returns to Jackson to attend a meeting of the geological commission, the election of a state geologist to succeed Professor Crider, resigned, being necessary at this meeting. On June 8 Dr. Powers will ad- dress the schools of Biloxi, and on June IA win perform the same service at Mag nolia.
 Professor Powers states he has a letter from Professor Scott now at New Or leans, where he was recently operated on, stating that he is recovering rapidly, and hopes to be able to do normal work this summer. Professor Scott is one of the most prominent teachers in the state and has been desperately i'll two or three months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

and factories follow in the wake of rail- road expansion; there Is no reason to suppose that anything but better times are ahead for Rock Island Speculation has kept apart from these shares, but will turn there with avidity at the first fav- orable development.
 Tn the industrial department the most expressive exhibit Is made by Steel com mon, which stock reaches new high rec ,ords. The fact that the Gary plant is in operation, and able to manufacture steel products S5 a ton cheaper than any other plant in the world, and the further fact that tens of millions expended in the creation of that plant represent no new indebtedness, but have been supplied by earnings which would otherwise have been available for dividend distribution on Steel common. calls attention to the remarka- ble future of this stock. Plants existing before the Gary plant was built and be- fore the Duluth and Pittsburg extensions were built were amply able to take care of fixed charges and preferred dividends. It follows then that all further profits arising from the operation of the Gary plant and the improved Duluth and Pitts burg plants must become the revenue Of the common stock. Far-sighted capital ists appreciating this situation are buy ing Steel common.
 For the time being tariff uncertainties and public speculative apathy may keep Wall street guessing. There may be slumps more or less violent when the oracles of the street preach pessimism, but beyond doubt there are good times ahead and the speculator who stays close to the shore and keeps his long stocks safely margined is playing the right end of the game.
 There Is talk, and good talk. of an im- mediate advance in American Cotton oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
TUSCALOOSA IS
 STILL PROGRESSING
MANY NEW BUILDINGS ARE NOW GOING UP-THE CON- IMPEACHMENT SEASON IS IN FULL SWING.

Tuscaloosa, May 22.-(Special)- )-The building boom continues in Tuscaloosa, and the improvements recently made here have been the subject of much favorable comment by alumni who visit here each year at the commencement season. On the old courthouse corner there will be erected a seven-story building, the plans having already been accepted by s. F. Aston, the owner. Work on this building will commence withing a few days. The Methodists of the city have also let a building to replace their old parsonage, two blocks below. On the block below this, all on Greensboro avenue, E. B. Nuzum nas accepted plans for N2O00 residence to be completed this fall
 The commencement gayeties are in full swing here now, and the town is full of visiting young ladies' Last night the commencement german of the Kappa Sigma fraternity was given in the audi torlum of the city hall, there being over 100 couples dancing. The hall was eab- orately and beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the music was of the very best, Calmans orchestra rendering this. The german was gracefully and artistic ally led by MT. J. w. Vardaman of Montgomery of the class of '05, who had as his attractive partner Miss Margaret Latady of Birmingham. Some very hand some favors added to the distinction of the affair, gold veil pins with raised Greek letters of the fraternity being the most highly prized.
 On Thursday aftrenoon Mrs. James Eos ter entertained at a linen shower in honor of Miss Helen Williamson, her cousin. who is to be married on June ? to MT. R. A Allison. A large number of guests were present The gifts to the bride constituted an elegant array. The affair was one of the large social events of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Who Lost This?

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 Fragment of MSS. found in an East Afri-
 can jungle supposed to have been lost
 by some hunter who had been writing
 his experience:
 With a yell of demoniacal rage the infuriated gazele hurled itself upon me where I stood alone in the great forest, save for the nine gunbearers, the off cial photographer and the 250 baggage carriers ($30. Except for them and the other members of the expedition, how ever, I was alone. and I shall never for get mN feelings as l stood there, Aut- terly defenseless, excepting for my ele- phant gun, Mauser rife, six-shooters and hunting knife and faced that blood thirsty Thompson gazelle 1t rushed at ne to slay me (s30). I knew I had to act instantly, and that a single false 7econd's hesjtancy. would see me at the mercy of the pitiless, snarl- ing. ngrderous gazele and that it's fangs would be buried deep in my throat (s13). But | did not lose my presence of mind for an instant. I raised my elephant gun-the one with the explosive bullets and as the huge gazelle (s16O rose in the air for last fatal bound T."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, May 22.-The important happenings in the nations capital today were as follows:
 Senator Aldrich failed in his effort to have the Senate name day for a final vote on the tariff bill, Senators Daniel and Cummins both raising objections when the chairman of the finance com- mttee suggested June as the date
 Two battleships and either five torpedo boat destroyers or one modern repair ship, are provided for in the navy de- partments building programme for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1911, it was officially announced
 By presidential proclama ton about 700- 900 acres of government lands in Mon- tana, Idaho and Washington are to be opened up for settlement and entry.
 Charges against the government attor- neys conducting the prosecution of the Oklahoma land fraud cases were received at the department of justice, but Attor- ney General Wickersham subsequently, announced that no action would be taken in regard to them until the cases in which the attorneys were engaged have been disposed of.
 The days session of the Senate resolved itself into a talkfest, in which Senators Bailey, McCumber. Elkins, Scott, Bur ton, Hale and Clapp participated. Tho lumber schedule was under discussion for the greater part Of the time, but no vote was taken on any subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
EXCITING CHASE
 AFTER CONVICT Deputy Sheriff Gives Details of Recent Experience
MAN IS NOT YET FOUND
Doos Are Used to Follow Trail But Scent Is Lost and Soldiers Are Camped In .Neehborhood
 Watching For Quarry.

Jackson, Miss, May 2.-(Special)-Dep- utw Sheriff Will Sandel. who went to Winston county with the first bunch of soldiers three nights ago to capture Tom Atkinson, the escaped convict who is de- flying the authorities, has returned to Jackson badly crippled from having horse fall on him.
 Mr Sandell tells what the troops have been doing since they arrived at Noxu- batter The first work was to surround and search the home of the man they were after, and he is confident the. fellow was there an hour or two before their arrival. They caught Mrs. Atkinson hiding pair of heavy work shoes between the mat tresses of her bed, and are confident they had been worn by the convict they were after. After leaving the house and march ing across a freshly plowed field the soldiers noticed tracks that were made by the same shoes they had found in the bed. The dogs were placed on the track and followed it back to the house, on. over and under the bed, out of the house and across country half a mile or more to the home of Atknson's brother. They ran al over this house and out to the lot where there were fresh horse tracks. and there quit. This chase convinced the troops that Atkinson was in the vicinity and they pitched camp on the edge of his little farm whence they have been directing their efforts since that time
 The troops now number over 30 men and the woods are being searched from one end to the other. The community is just about under martial rule. Houses are being searched and three or four parties have been arrested because of their known sympathy for the fugitive, and be- lief that they have been rendering as- distance in his efforts to escape the agents of the law. One farmer was arrested for offering to bribe one of the officers who was sent to the vicinity several days ago He told the officer that he would pay him the $50 he would get for making the arrest of a state convict, and that 1t would be to his interest to quit the hunt.
 It has been staated that Tom Atkinson lives in a log house without windows. but MT Sandell states that is not true. The house has four roOns-two large front rooms built Of hewn logs and two small CT shed rooms on the rear, built of boards. There are plenty of windows, and several loop holes through which a gun may be poked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

Montgomery to Chattanooga via Calera, Anniston, Gadsden and the Chattanooga Southern is a pleasing one to the people of this section. There is a demand for good service in the territory covered and it is a. certainty that 1t would have good patronage
 The completion of the line from Brew ton to Andalusia, 3S miles, Is now looked upon as a certainty. The road has been laid for 20 miles by the Cedar Creek Lum- Der company of Brewton which corpor- ation is pushing the people for encour- agement to complete to Andalusa Ter minals are now being secured.
 Can't Raid Places.
 It is held by the city attorney that places known to be stocked with whisky and other intoxicants cannot be raided by the police without search warrants. The opinion was given to the city police commission by City Attorney Mcintyre. Under a recent decision of the supreme court it is held that a mans house can not be raided and searched without due warrant even for violations of this kind. It will have the effect of making it mighty hard to get any convictions on the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
DAVIS ADDRESSES
 PEOPLE OF EUTAW
cRlTiclsES HoBsoN's VOTE ON MEASURES IN CONGRESSMAN VocATEs ESTABLISHMENT OF BUREAU OF HEALTH.

Eutaw May 22.-(speciaL)-w c. Davis. candidate for Congress from the Sixth dis trict made an interesting speech here to- day. Although it was the busiest day of the week the courthouse was crowded by an attentive audience. He criticised Hob sons vote on several measures in Con gress, showing how he voted in direct opposition to the wishes of a majority of his constituents.
 MT. Davis advocated the establishment of bureau of health under supervision of a health officer to deal with tuberculosis and accessible to all the people, and to be maintained by the millions of dollars Hob son voted to give the ship subsidy. He said more people died annually from the great white plague than all of the for eign wars for years combined He was ap- plauded from start to finish, the audience seeming delighted with his speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
HENLEY WINS CASE IN SUPREME COURT Interesting Case Decided
 Against I. W. O3yrne STOL LENWERCK NOMINATED Selected to Succeed R. Tyler Goodwyn as Member of LegisIature-"Old
 Bobs" Medal Placed in De-
 partment of Archives.
STOLENWERCK NOMINATED

Montgomery, May 22.-(Special.)-In the case of John c. Henley vs. T. W. OByrne the supreme court has held that where leases were made for places of saloon business prior to the passage of the pro- hibition lawsAhey are good for the whole term. In other words, 1t is held that the lawful termination of the saloon bus ines does not yitiate contracts for build fngs even though the business of the rent CT must be stopped
 O'Byrne agreed with Henley and oth- CTS to lease certain building in Bir- mingham for which he was to pay $50 per month. On the date of the validity of the prohibition law he refused to pay be- cause his business was cut off by law and he had rented for the saloon bus mess. In the opinion of the court. by MT Justice Simpson, 1t Is held that no such thing Is so, and he is held liable for the $150 sued for, with attorney fees and interest, the total being $191.16
 "Old Bobs" Medal.
 The medal given by the people of Mont gomery to "Old Bob," the one armed ferryman for saving the life of E. w.. Bliss, passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, has been recovered from the mother of the negro by MT. Bliss and turned over to the department of archives and shistory of the state. Di- rector Thomas M. Owen has laid it away with other curios. Bob Goodwin, the recipient. was drowned March 10, last, near the very place where he saved MT. Bliss. A movement Is now on foot to erect a monument to his memory.
 StoIenwerck Nominated.
 At a meeting of the county democratic committed presided over by Chairman George. w. Jones, held at noon Saturday, Frank Stolenwerck, Jr., son of Frank Stolenwerck, vice president of the First National bank, was nominated member of the legislature in the place, of R. Tyler Goodwin, who resigned several months ago.
 c. E. Crensnaw received a compliments ary vote, but the selection of Stolenwerck was made unanimous
 l. S. Parrish was elected secretary in the place of J. J. Farley, resigned, and the following vacancies illed James Gal lagher, beat 5; E. J. Mahoney, beat 6; Arvin Jones, beat 8; Henry N.. Hughes, beat 8. Mr. Jones succeeds his father, F. M Jones, deceased.
 Protesting against the method of mak- ing the selection, Gen. John W. A. San ford demanded a convention. but was not noticed other than courteously. The election will be June 1s.
 New Rail Lines.
 The proposition to build new line of road from Montgomery to Alexander City has been received with enthusiasm, tand committees are busy at both ends of the line to get up the money.
 The outlook for 8 through line from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Big Steamers to Be Built.

Savannah, Ga, May 22.-Advices were received in Savannah today stating that Maj. J. F. Hanson, president of the Ocean Steamship company, announces that the company has closed a contract with the Newport News Shipbuilding company of Newport News for the con- struction of two coastwise liners at the approximate cost of $5O0,0O each They will have a displacement of 1900 tons and a freight carrying capacity of $500 tons They will carry 2S5 passengers. 1855 first class The vessels will be 379 feet long, 49.6 feet beam. Delivery is to be made in 13 months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
In Memoriam.

In memory of our dear sister, Albertina M. Eckerle, who died May %, 1908.
 MRS. MARY DAHL,
 MRS. JOSIE F. BUCKLEY,
 MRS. LOUISA ULRICH. We saw you suffering. we heard your sighs With throbbing hearts and weeping eyes, But now you calmly sleep at last, All pain, all grief. all suffering past; God, who loved you, too, He thought it best
 To take you homo to be at rest. You are gone. but not forgotten, Your memory shall never fade; Our lonely hearts shall always finger, Where our dear sister is laid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Two Deaths From Cyclone.

Savannah. Ga. May 22.-Two deaths oc- cured here today as a result of the re- cent cyclone, which after sweeping over the southern states. left Georgia at this place. J. W. Taylor, who was injured internally and had both legs broken when the Henderson-Hull factory was smashed, died this morning Joseph M. Hanley, a city fireman, who was called out to res- cue the injured during the cyclone. was ness caused his death today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
HALSEY GOES TO
 INSANE ASYLU M

Huntsville. May 2.-(speciaL)-In the law and equity court today Judge Betts sentenced William L. Halsey, who was on yesterday adjudged insane to be confined in the insane hispital at Tuscaloosa until he is cured or adJudSed mentally respon- sible. Should cure be effected MT Halsey will be brought back to Hunts vile to face the charge of murdering A. D. Mcdowell. no complaint having been made against him for killing J. Robert Jones. Mir Halsey was taken off thls evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

Diamonds, watches, gold jew elry, clocks, silverware being sold at auction. In fact, the en- tire stock of Burn Jewelry Go. is being sold in this way at great sacrifice. Sale will last but a few days longer. Sale daily at 10:30 a. m., 3:30 p. m. Special sale Monday at 7::30 p. iii. 1907 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Nice newly furnished front room suitable for couple all modern conveniences. Bell phone 4592. 2l1 South 18th street.
 BOARDERS wanted at 6O5 N. 20th street nice cool rooms. all modern conveni- ences; the table the best the market affords; prices very reasonable. WANTED-Couple to occupy up or down. stairs nicely furnished home on South Highlands $20 per month. Apply Bell phone 4257.
 ELEGANT furnished rooms, screened, with or without board. in private home i; all modern convenences centrally To- cated 71s North Fist street. Bell phone 217s. x-2t-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Aced Man Kills Himself.

Dearborn, Mich, May 22-"Uncle Billy'' Gray, es years of age, and the patriarch of this section, decided yesterday that there was nothing left to live for and drank solution of Paris green, from the effects of which he died late last night His So-year-old wife discovered him and called physician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
To Sell Yearlings.

Lexington, Ky, May 22.-James B. Haggin. the New York millionaire, will arrive here tonight, and decide where his yearlings will be sold this year. It is announced they will go to England If Sir Martin wins the Derby at Epsom Haggin will ship 100 mares to Buenos Ayres on July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Postal Chances.

Washington, May 22-(special )-Has- kell A. Livingston is appointed regular, Charles H. Cowart, substitute rural car- rier, route No. at Can't Postmasters appointed Daleville. Dale county, Albert A. sims; Drew, Wilcox county, Mary E. McGraw; Garden, Pickens county. Will liam V. Sanders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Notice.

Canton Jefferson No. will meet Thurs day night, May 27, in their hall at the corner of 4th avenue and 18th street. Every member Is urged to be present, as there are matters of importance that will come before the canton. It Is ex- pected that the canton will go to Gull man to the dedication of the Odd Fellows home, and if 1t does 1t is absolutely necessary that they get in form for the occasion. It is altogether probable that there will be several additions to the canton in the near future.
 w. J. RYAN, Capt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
THE QUICKEST SERVICE TO THE EAST ON AFTER NOON TRAINS.

Southern Railway, leaving 4:25 p. m., gives quicker service to New York than other lines, handling through sleepers, with dining car service unexcelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
BANQUET TO CLASS OF 'se.
pr. and Mrs. Patrick Entertain a
 Marion.

Marion, May 22.-(speciaL)-Dr and Mrs R. G. Patrick gave a banquet to the members of the 1899 class of Judson col Iege in the dining hall last night after the grand concert, which was attended by members of some IS different classes. Several visitors and members of the fac ulty were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Excellent Business Opening

A well established and increasing retail business in central location, requiring only few thousand dollars capital and paying good profits, can be secured if in- vestigated promptly. An easy business to learn and very pleasant to follow. Ex- penses low. Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Address "A, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Explained.

From the Bystander. Lady Con the bank)-My dear sir. how did you come to tumble in? Man Gin water)-My dear madam, to be frank, I didn't come to tumble in-I came to skate.
Evening star., 1909-07-13

grandchildren of the late Philemon M.
Smith, who died a few weeks ago at his
home at Gaithersburg. have. through Al
torneys Edward c. Peter and Robert g..
Peter. instituted proceedings in the circuit
court here to have the assignment OF an
insurance policy for 5000 on the life of
Mr.. Smith set aside.
The assignment was made about five
years ago for the benefit of Mr.. Smith S
wife, Helen r. Smith, and daughter,
Edith Elizabeth Smith. 1t is alleged that
at the time Mr.. Smith was. by reason of
paralysis and other diseases and because
of his advanced age of eighty-three years.
mentally incapable of making valid deed
or contract, and it is also charged that
undue influence was used. Judge Motter
has granted a temporary injunction re-
straining the insurance company from
paying over the money until the questions
raised are decided by the courts.
The will of Mr.. Smith disposes of per-
sonal property valued at about $25,0 900 and
considerable real estate. After making
specific bequests of household furniture.
etc, in lieu of dover, and creating a
trust fund of $4,000, the residue of the
estate. real personal and mixed, is be-
queathed to the testator's grandchildren.
Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Struder and
Mr.. John Alexander Robertson, both Of
ST. Elmo, Va, were married in Rockville
yesterday morning by Rev. DIR. S. r..
White Of the Baptist Church at the home
of the minister.
About 10 o'clock Saturday night Mrs.
Anna NJ Scannell and George Samuel
Schuster. both of Washington, were mar
ried here by Dr. White, who was aroused
from his slumbers to perform the cere-
mony. He expected to find in his callers
a sure-enough runaway couple, but they
stated they did not have to run away.
They returned to Washington immedi-
ately after the ceremony.
Evening star., 1909-07-13

Celia Corbitoff, dimpled, pretty and
only sixteen years old, who disappeared
from the home of her widowed mother at
laOS Sd street southeast a week ago, is
still among the missing.
Mrs Corbitoff is nearly frantic and is
sure something serious must have hap
pened 10 her child. But the police think
that Celia, who was stagestruck and who
spent a lot of her time around five-cent
theaters, may have eloped at the call OF
love art.
Yesterday friends of the anxious mother
furnished TO the police a photograph Of
sixteen-year-o Celia. and appeal led to
them to find her So they got busy. They
found letter written by Celia to young
man who sings and beats the music
box and does other professional stunts In
place of amusement TO which the price
of admission is just one nickel, five cents
In it Celia asked the actorial to meet
her.
But the young man in question, when
the police sought him, was found right
on the job. He hadn't seen Celia and
didn't know where she was, so that clue
petered out
The missing girl is small for her age
When size left home week ago she wore
a pink dress, a sailor hat and low shoes.
She is brunette, with the regulation
dark eyes and hair.