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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
TEACHERS TO
 ASSEMBLE TODAY
NINTH DISTRICT INSTITUTE IS EXPECTED TO BRING FULLY 1000 TEACHERS TO BIRMINGHAM. PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.

The opening of the Ninth Congressional institute under the direction of c. B. Glenn and c. A. Brown today in the Birmingham High school is an event of unusual interest to the teachers of this section of the state, and all the friends of education in Alabama. The success of this institute and the interest manifested last year were phenomenal, and the at tendance was a surprise to every one as the meeting was purely experimental Six hundred and thirty-seven teachers were in attendance and exhibited an in- tense interest in the work throughout the session. It Is anticipated that fully 1000 teachers will attend the exercises of the institute this year.
 Methods of teaching will be presented by many competent, experienced and en- thusiastic members of the profession. Able lecturers at the open hour will lend interest and variety to the work. It Is pointed out that every teacher in the dis trict should be present to contribute his influence to the success of the occasion and derive his share of professional power and effectiveness for the coming year.
 The programme for today will be as follows:
 10 a. m.-Invocation, Dr. l.. s. Handley. 
 Addresses of Welcome, Frank P. O Brien, Mayor of Birmingham; Superin- tendent I. w. McAdory, Jefferson county; Superintendent J. H. Phillips, Birming- ham; President J. H. Mccoy Birmingham college. 1ll IfSIl
 Responses. Superintendent c. c. John son, Perry county; Superintendent A. w. Hayes, Bibb county; Superintendent Sam Ingram, Blount county; Superintendent A. A. Persons, Bessemer.
 Address, "The Educational Outlook, < H. c. Gunnels, state superintendent.
 Address, 'The Intelligent Cells of the Human Body" Dr~ Eason Holbrook.
 Address, Training for Citizenship" Superintendent I. w. Hill Opelika.
 Lunch.
 D. m.-Round table, School Manage ment," o. B. Glenn.
 Vocal music, Miss Una Gilbert.
 Preaching the Fundamental Processes in Arithmetic" c. A. Brown.
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we haven't any organized plan at all.
 "There will be 2s committees actively at work and importance attaches to many of the questions which will be set tied.
 Everybody agrees that we will have a small crop this year." he answered to question. "It has been placed at about 100000 and I guess that is about right The farmers will have to stand together this year as they have never done be- fore.'
 Mr. Barrett stated that Tom Watson of Georgia has been ill and will be unable to reach Birmingham tomorrow for a speech and 1t is not probable that a speaking will be held tomorrow night. The opening session with welcome ad- dresses will begin at 9SO tomorrow morn ing. The farmers will put in four days hard work, and will enjoy an outing to East Lake Wednesday afternoon for a barbecue, dance and jolly evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Another Flying Machine.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Twenty years ago I announced the in- vention of a steering device for kite, on the wing; claiming that by the aid of it a man could ride kite in free flight on the still air, drive 1t with any suit able motor, guide 1t as quick, sure and easy as he could a canoe on a still lake, could make 40 or 50 miles an hour and land again on any chosen ground with ease and safety.
 Now, that recent developments have verified that announcement and vindicated my sincerity, I have to announce further more the invention of a flying attachment that may be rigged onto common bicycle with which an expert rider may climb up grade on the still air until fairly on the wing, by hand and foot power alone. and can then soar and soar and soar in- definitely like the eagle and the vuture, and returning, land on any common high way with ease and safety. But need the help of a good machinist to build 1t.
 LEWIS A. BOSWELL. M. D.,
 Lincoln Postoffice, Talladega, Ala.
 September 4, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
GER RMANS CONDEMN
 EXTRA SESSION

The Concordia Beneficial society, the well-known German society of Birming- ham, at its meeting held yestedray afternoon at Concordia hall denounced and condemned the action of the last ex- tra session of the Legislature of Alabama in passing such drastic and undemocratic laws pertaining to prohibition. The meet ing especially condemned Coy. B. B. Co., mer ana his lieutenants, Judge s. D. Weakley, A. H. Carmichael, Brooks Law renee, and others.
 Others lesser lights also were con- demned in a resolution which was unani- mously adopted. The resolution de- clared that the Germans of Alabama will always fight for liberty and freedom as guaranteed by the constitution of the United States
 The meeting was presided over by President Joseph Burkhartt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
CAPTURED LIQUOR
 FILLS STORgR0OM
LARGE QUANTITY ADDED BY RAID MADE YESTERDAY AND CHIEFS OFFICE IS NOW BEING FUSED FOR STORAGE.

Tn the storeroom at police headquarters is an amount of "the liquids which flow red and fiery'' sufficient to stock half dozen saloons. Every conceivable drink known to the American public is in the lot.
 Every few hours the patrol wagon hauls in a large stock of confiscated liquors. The amount taken in charge has assumed great proportions until now the store- room Is overcrowded, and the stuff is be- ing piled into the chiefs office
 Another large lot was added to it yes- terday afternoon in a raid on the second floor of the building at Twentieth street and Alley B. officers placed ladders up to the second floor of the building and thought to trap the birds in this manner. Despite all of their precaution some of the men in the place managed to make their escape. Quite an amount of excite ment was occasioned by them in their hurry to get away Fritz Carl and negro were placed under arrest. Carl made bond, while the negro is still con- fined in the city jail.
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TO the .itor of The Age-Herald:
 I am nearly 76 years old, was private in Company B, Eighth Confederate regi- ment, and am a pensioner on the rolls from this county. My pension has not been paid to me in the full amount of quarterly allowance stipulated by law, but there may be something in the fact that my pro-rata reduces the amount of quarterage.t It Is stated that there have been a great number of increases, that is many new names added to the pension rolls last year and that the pro-rata has thus cut all our pensions down. What I would like to see would be a statement from the auditor of the state fully cover ing the questions. prepared and signed by him Gas he could well do under section 2o23 of the code and from his official rec ords), showing: 1. The total amount there was to divide among the soldiers, sailors and widows for pensions. ?. The number of pensioners, showing how much tho number has increased by addition of new pensioners. as well as how many have died during a given period. B. The man. ner in which the funds were pro-rated under section 2023 of the code
 It seems to me. MT. Editor, that a full and plain statement of the auditor along the line above mentioned would give a complete answer to those who want to know why our pensions have decreased, notwithstanding the legislature has ad- ded large appropriations as pension funds I wish you would punch the state auditor under the ribs and have him publish the facts. Such statement may put at rest all criticism in the premises, but if it does not we will then have the facts before us from which to drawn our own conclusions. Let us not condemn without investigation and due consideration Yours truly,
 1T. M THOMPSON, Company B, Eighth Confederate Cav
 airy
 Talladega county. September f. 19o9
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FROM THE BENCH A Judge Comments Pure Food

A judge of a Colorado court said: Nearly one year ago I began the use of Grape-Nuts as food. Constant confine- ment indoors and the monotonous grind of office duties had so weakened and im- paired my mental powers that I felt the imperative need of something which neither doctors nor food specialists seemed able to supply.
 "A weeks use of Grape-Nuts twice each day convinced me that some unusual and marvellous virtue was contained therein. My mental vigor returned with astonish- ing rapidity; brain weariness (from which I had constantly suffered) quickly dissp- peared; cleerness of thought and intel- lectual health and activity which l had never proviously known were to ms the plain results of a few months use of this food.
 ''Unhesitatinsly I commend Grape-Nuts as the most remarkable food prepara- tion which science has ever produced so far as my knowledge and experience ex- tends"
 The judge is right. Grape-Nuts food is a certain and remarkable brain builder and can be relied upon. There's a rea- son."
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true. and full of human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
ItaIIans to Celebrate.

The United Italian associations are mak- ing plans for fitting observance of De- tober 12, Columbus day, and the following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the United associations Held yesterday:
 'Whereas, The Italians have established October 12 Italian holiday. better known as Columbus day; and,
 Whereas, The different societies and clubs of that nationality have united to celebrate on that day, and.
 Whereas, A committee of five of each organization have been appointed to form central delegation for the purpose to transact any business or arrangements. and we deem proper and just to all con- cerned, be 1t <"Resolved, That all delegations indorsed by their respective associations approve the action of the central delegation to the best of their ability to make that day the most celebrated Italo-American holiday.
 1.-THE UNITED ITALIAN AssOCIA-
 TIONS."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
President BaYYeff On Farmers Union Work
Head of National Organization Says Handling Cotton Crop Will Be Most Important Subject Before Conven-
 tion-Expects Fully 150O Delegates

C. S. Barrett, president of the Farm CTS co-Operative and Educational union of America, arrived in Birmingham yes terday and established headquarters at the Hotel Hillman He predicted that the meeting of the union, which begins to- morrow morning, will be one of the most successful in it's history.
 T expect at least 150O farmers here, and several thousand visitors. The delegates have been arriving all day, and every southern state is already represented on the ground" According to MT Barrett, the handling of the cotton crop will be the biggest task before the convention When asked about the probable action of the union he said: Well, the cotton crop is the biggest thing in the world and I suppose more interest will be at tached to our action on that line than any other. Our amalgamated warehouse plan is spreading rapidly, and 1t will be perfected at this meeting. In some states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
Boy Seizes Libe Wire
 And Weets Instenf Death

Burney Buckholter aged IA years, met sudden death about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he caught hold of a charged guy wire at Martin switch on the North Bessemer car line. A younger brother in attempting to rescue him had his hands and feet ter ribly burned.
 The two boys had started out to drive in some cows. their father opera ting dairy at Conner station, a short distance beyond where the accident occurred. As they started down the bank of a cut at Martin switch Burnoy seized the end of a loose guy wire near pole. The storm of last week did considerable damage at this place and the guy wire was thrown across the heavily charged trolley wire. When
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Burney caught hold of it he was thrown about and his little brother ran to hold him. This little fellow was knocked backward for about 10 feet, landing heavily on his back. His hands and feet, where he had come in con- tact with his brother, were blistered terribly and it Is feared he may lose q hand.
 A number of people witnessed the &C., cident and rushed to the boys assist ance. Burney was found to be dead evidently having been killed instantly, while the younger boy was in such lad condition that it was necessary to carry him to his home.
 Coroner Brasher was notified of the accident and investigated the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
REBATE BUREAU
 EFFECTIVE TODAY

Today the Business Mems leagues rebate bureau goes into effect in con nection with weekend rates on the railroads and week end rates at the hotels. This gives the man and woman within 100 miles of Birmingham a greater advantage for shopping than js enjoyed around any other southern city,
 According to the refund plan, per- sons buying s25 or more get their rail- road fare refunded, as we'll as a per centage of the amounts purchased, It is expected that hundreds who come into the city for the Labor Day cole bration and the Farmers union will take advantage of the low prices Of the season, and the offer which the Business Mems league makes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
KENNEDY IN
 LOW CONDITION

At an early hour this morning it was stated at the Long Hardness inf1rmary that J. B. Kennedy's condition, who was shot Saturday afternoon by A. Lichten- fels, remained unchanged. His condition is regarded as extremely critical.
 He is in a partly conscious state and doctors are watching him closely. The wounds he received are of such charac- ter that the doctors hold out very little hope, though stating that he has fight ing chance. One of the bullets entered the palm of the hand, while the other perforated the stomach and left kidney.
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The Jaw provides for a pro rate distribu- tion of the funds in the last quarter, July l, whether it be less or more. October is in the last quarter of the an- nual, but is the first month of the fiscal business year of the state. 1 think some old soldier has lost out by overlooking this fact and has placed his quarterly payment to the credit of the past or an- nual year rather than to the future or fiscal year.
 I hope those who distribute the funds will give a detailed statement of pay ments that the public may more readily get the facts. Yours, etc.,
 T. A. HAMILTON,
 Of Camp Hardee. Birmingham, September 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 5.-Weather forecast for West Florida and Alamama: Partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday; light variable winds.
 For Mississippi: Partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday with probable showers; light variable winds.
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Man of Mystery Dead.

St. Louis, September 5.-Col Celsius Price, son of Gen. Sterling Price, and one of his fathers staff in the civil war; died her today, aged 6S. He left the University of Virginia to enter the Con- federate army, and after the war joined Maximillian's forces In Mexico Twenty years ago he took up eastern cults, and since then had lived as a man of mys- tery.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. M. J. Boiling.

Mrs. M. J. Boiling, aged S4 years, died yesterday morning at the family residence near Powderly. Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2:so o'clock and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. A number of chil- dren survive the deceased.
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The Viruinia.

The family resort, The Virginia. for merly the O'Brien opera house, opens to- day with a. matinee. The best of vaude- vile and pictures will be the attraction. There will be two shows every afternoon and two at night. The admission will be 10 cents. Manager Kelly will cater to ladies and children and strive to make The Virginia as popular with his patrons as the Air-Dome proved to be-
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Mrs, D. A. McNutt.

Mrs. Lillie B. McNutt, aged 35 years, wife of D. A. McNutr, died yesterday at the family residence, 919 Forty third street. north. Funeral services will be held at o'clock this afternoon at the Kingston Methodist church and the Rev. Dr. Woodall will officiate Inter- ment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery. The following gentlemen have been re- quested to act as pallbearers s. II. Dunston. J. M. Anderson, P. B. Earn ington, J. B. Jones, T. w. Walford and H. B. Pennington.
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Mrs. Florence Wood Betts.

Mrs. Horace Wood Betts died at her home in vicksburg, Miss, Saturday at GAS p. m. The remains will reach Bir- mingham on the early train this morn ing and will be conveyed to the home of her father, Felix M. Wood, 55O9 Second avenue, south, Woodlawn. Funeral ser vices will be conducted from the resi- dence at D. m. by the Rev. A. Couch. Palibearers, J. B. Gibson, T. M. Me- Clellan, Dr. D. N Talley. Dr. J. H. Finch, J. c. Motley. D. Brewer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
FIoman In "The substjtute v

The best play Max F1gman has ever had to prove his ability as an actor is his new comedy, "The Substitute" in which he opens at the Jefferson theatre Friday night. The story is full of interest with lots of brilliant lines and an abundance of laugh-provoking situations.
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At the Hippodrome.

There will be special Labor Day mati- nee at the Hippodrome this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, a second at o'clock and the regular night performances at 7:30 and 9 o'clock. Vaudeville will be the attrac- ton, with new pictures and illustrated songs. There are matinees daily and per- formances nightly
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"eraustark" Here Thursday.F

'Graustark," the play that has held the undivided attention of theatre-goers for the past year, will be seen at the JefG ferson theatre Thursday matinee and night. Dramatized from the novel of George Barr McCutcheon by George D. Baker. cast of exceptional excellence will interpret the various characters. Seat sale opens tomorrow morning
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Earl Brown Love.

Earl Brown Love. the 3-year-old son of MT and Mrs. Charles H. Lova. died at 7:SO o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 4s11 Seventh avenue, north. Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 80 o'clock and interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
Bliou Opens Today.

The Bijou opens the season with a special Labor Day matinee this afternoon and regular performance tonight. Miss Sue Marshall will appear as ''Gyp' in Kilroy- -Britton's great musical drama "The Cowboy Girl" with a strong sup porting cast, 12 chorus girls and eight song hits. There are matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and nightly per formances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
MayfIower Descendants Meet.

Plymouth. Mass, September 5.-Dele- gates from all over the United States are attending the fifth triennial congress of the General Society of Mayflower De- scendants which opened here today. The congress will hold sessions covering three days.
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CITY ITEMS.

Ladies of PowderIy Schoel-The Ladies' Aid society of the Powderly School Improvement association will serve ice cream, cake, sandwiches and coffee at Capitol park today.
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Earth Shock Is Felt.

Mexico City. September 5.-A slight shock of earthquake, lasting 15 seconds, was felt here at 4i50 this morning. Re- ports from as far west as Acapulco indi- cate that the shock was widespread. At the latter place 1t lasted eight second. No damage was done by the disturbance.
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Criminal Docket in Federal Court.

The criminal docket will be taken up this morning in the United States district court by Judge w. l. Grubb, a number of important counterfeiting and revenue violation cases coming up for trial The civil docket will be taken up next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
"177e."

The thrilling revolutionary war drama entitled '76 should appeal to us all. The Spirit of '76' was that heroic spirit of our forefathers which won our in- dependence. The play is presented today at Bonita. tho new picture play theatre
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lives of others. That condition of saf- fairs must sooner or later prevail when each man will come to see himself as the Master sees him.
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Are You Right With Goda

"The time Is always ripe to ask the question, Are you right with GodT Have you surrendered every point into the hands of your Maker? Have you par taken of full knowledge and under standing of the Divine will? Are you willing to lay yourself at the feet of the Redeemer, to relinquish all command and to take up all that God requires of you? Many father and mother nave prayed for the welfare of their children when they themselves are not altogether right with God. Many wife has prayed earn estly for the salvation of her husband when she herself has not relinquished all. It is the duty of each one of us to go deep into the bottom of his heart and ask himself Am I right with Godg And if we seek to be right with Him we must first strive to be right with our fellow men,"
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Green Undertaking Company.

Mewbourne $ spain. und't'kers. Tel. 1858.
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3ants Pension Information.

OI N-sfIIIp IIfNI u Birmingham, September 5 1909.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-22
Washington Dispatches Say
That Bluefields is Hospital
Where American Surgeons
Are Caring for Wounded.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 22.-The
disastrous defeat and subsequent sur
render TO Estrada of the entire army
of Zelaya, operating in the east, was
announced today in dispatches to the
navy department from Captain Ship
ley. of the Dies Moines, saying that
more than 1900 men were killed,
wounded or captured and lost TO the
government, and Bluefields has been
turned into a hospital camp, manned
by Americans to take care OF the
wounded of both sides who are COM
ing into the city. He says: "Gener-
ais Gonzales and Castillo, with 1000
men were captured with their field
pieces, 1900 rifles and million
rounds of ammunition. The fighting
of the last two days. 1t Is estimated,
cost coo dead and wounded on both
sides. Surgeons from the Tacoma
and Des Moines are ashore attending
the wounded. Ii Is estimated the
Zelayans killed, wounded or captur-
ed will reach 1900 men," An earl
Ter dispatch says Vasquez Is reported
imprisoned in Managua. IL Is now
believed Estrada win push on to
Managua.