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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
DECREASE IN FAILURES.
Dun's Figures Quoted to Show Better
 Conditions In Birmingham.

Tn his speech before the Chamber of Commerce Friday night R. W. Ewing quoted from authentic figures of Dun &s Co.,, showing a decrease in failures In Birmingham for this year over the year previous. This is what he said
 eDuring 1908 there were 112 failures with liabilities of s656,50O and assets of $705ooo. Fifty-four of the failures occurred during the first five months of the year. viz from January to May. 190s The liabilities during that time were s39s 400, with as- sets of $425,0 Four of the failures Iint volved amounts in excess of $20,0O0 each.
 For the first five months of 1909 there were 8 failures with liabilities of $1S9 300, and assets $151. 100. In only one case does the amount involved exceed s20,000. By that I mean the liabilities exceed s2o,O00.
 From this you will see that there has been a decided improvement over last year, and while business has not opened up as it might there seems to be a bet ter feeling among business houses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
GEORGIA RAILROAD
 STRIKE IS SETTLED
 THROUGH MEDIATION
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)

zines carrying negro firemen was received 1 tonight by Chief Burgess of the engineers. | The writer said that negro firemen would be shot at with rifles as their cabs passed | through the country and that the en- gineers might be hit by ill-aimed bull let's.
 MT Burgess treated the letter with con- tempt and said he did not believe there was danger of shooting.
 The letter was dated at Conyers, Gn., and was signed "Chief of the Bushwack Gang" It was, Of course, written before 1t was known in Conyers that the strike had been called off
 Labor Commissioner Neill, Chairman Knapp of the interstate commerce com- mission and General Manager Scott of the railroad conferred for several hours tonight over details of the strike settle ment The status of negro fremen was the issue before them. It was realized that careful adjustment will be necessary to secure a lasting peace on the Georgia railroad Shortly before midnight the conference showed no sign of ending.
 Vice President Ball of the firemen will meet the Washington mediators tomorrow morning.
 Late Conference.
 The conference ended very late and all though no statement was given out, 1t was apparent that progress was satis- factory, for MT Scott said that ne would probably leave for his homo in Augusta tomorrow.
 The resumption of train service today was accomplished with remarkable speed. When the news of settlement was flashed along the main line of the railroad it was within half an hour of time for passen- ger trains to leave here for Augusta. En- zines were standing cold in the yards, the trains had not been made up for q week, the crews were scattered, Augusta was excited over an attack just com mitted on a negro fireman and tempers were at the breaking point all along the line. Yet within an hour after the time their schedules called for departure the regular passenger trains pulled out of Au- glsta and Atlanta, and were welcomed in town after town with hospitable greetings and sometimes with cheers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

county Jail following his arrest on a warrant charging forgery. Boyce's in- carceration is the cause of great sur prise in musical and social circles of the city, in which his standing was high. His father is Presbyterian minister, and he says that he is a cousin. of the Lord Chief Justice of England. The warrant was sworn to by Cashier G. M. Mosley of the Brign- ton German bank The affidavit charges forgery of signatures to checks Boyce is said to have lost in gambling house on the Kentucky side of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Forbes Goino to Detroit.

E. E. Forbes, president of the Forbes Piano company, is making arrangements to attend the National Association of Piano Dealers, which convenes in Detroit on June IA, and which will be in session for three days. Part of the work of the association during the past year has been the organization of local associations of piano dealers in various large cities. MT.
 Forbes is commissioner of the association for the state of Alabama, and he has been quite active in the state in the in terest of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Boundary Line Case.

Lexington, Ky, May 29.-A history making case is on trial at Catlettsburg, Ky, today in the federal court. It is to determine the exact boundary line between the states of Kentucky and West Virginia. The case grows out of the noted Vinson raid last Decem- Der. in which Joe Vinson was captured while crossing Tug Fork, the nominal boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. Subsequently three of the gang which captured Vinson were tried in Kentucky on charge of kid naping. The decision of the federal court at Catlettsburg will 1t is be- lieved, decide the state boundaries, and where the men should be tried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
BODY OF MISSING
 NEGRO NOT FOUND

Port Allen, La. May 29.-The taking of the negro Hobo" Brown from the jail here early Friday morning by several score of white men. may or may not have indicated the lynching of the ne- gro.
 No trace of the negros body has been found and there is a strong belief that he was taken from prison with a view of obtaining from him confession which might lead to the implication of other parties.
 Brown was charged with complcty in the killing of L. Revert, a student of the Louisiana State university. One ne- gro has already been legally hanged for bis part in the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Public School commencenent.

Decatur, May 2a.-(special Jon June 3 the commencement exercises of the New Decatur public schools will take, place at o'clock p. m. in the Central Methodist church in New Decatur. There are IS graduates this year as follows: Albert Louis Isaac, Gordon Ava Wood, Kath- arine Bibb, Sue Addie C1aunch, Rowena Stirling Cornish, Ruth Crawford, Sarah Pickett Davis, Ella Gertrude Garber, H. Cleo Perry Hicks, Francis Kyle. Eliza beth Florence Pettey, Pearl Marguerite Summers Zulia Lee Gibson. This is one of the largest classes that has graduated in a number of years in the New Decatur public high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Killed In Auto. Accident.

San Antonio, May 29.-Joseph E. Yeargin, aged 2S years, was instantly killed and Charles T. Finchman, aged 45 years, prominent contractor, lies in hospital with broken back as a result of their automobile skidding and being dashed into telegraph pole here today. Yeargin was regarded as an authority on real estate matters, and Finchman is contractor who has been long identified with the build ing interests of San Antonio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Wounded Husband Suicides.

Houston, May 29-Because bullet fired by his wife failed to kill him, Ferdinand Schultz committed suicide by hanging in Harrisburg today. His body was found hanging to a tree. He left note saying he desired to end his life because of many disappoint- ments. Last Saturday Schultz was shot in the head by his wife and taken to a hospital. Yesterday he left the sanitarium, purchased rope, went 10 the outskirts of the city and ended his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Movement to Reward Fremont.

New Orleans, May 29.-With re- quests to all commercial organizations in the Mississippi valley to join them, the New Orleans board of trade tonight started a movement to have Congress reward Capt. John C. Fremont of the battleship Mississippi for his trip up the Mississippi river to Natchez and return. The petition to Congress wIn ask that he be advanced for eminent and conspicuous conduct to the grade of rear admiral. Members of Congress from Mississippi and Louisiana and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Fire at LoventhaI's,

Loventhals millinery store on Third avenue was the scene of 8 small fire last night. It caught from an electric iron used in the place. but the blaze was dis covered before 1t had made any headway and was extinguished by the chemical en- zine. The damage was not very great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Goodman Beats Farmer.

New Orleans, May 29-Danny Goodman of Chicago knocked out Kid Farmer of Peoria, H., in the sixth round of a scheduled ten-round bout here tonight before the Royal Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

At Fort Payne Fort Payne defeated Section in doubleheader 7-1. 11-2 Bat teries: KilNan and Campbell; Howard and Clopton and Cagle and Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Confirm Referees Action.

By agreement with Judge w. I. Grubb, Judge Oscar R. Hundley yesterday is- sued decree confirming the action of the referee in the Pratt City Grocery com pany case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

North Haven defeated Frisco transpor- tation to z. Hall struck out 12 men. Batteries Hall and Griffith and Crane; Rossiter Gilmore and Bragan
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At Littleton: Littleton defeated Oakman 5 tn 0 and to 8. Batteries; First game. Cartley and BWens; Baldarf, Savanage and Hutto; second game, Lint and Bivens, Baldarf and Hale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Organist In Trouble.

Cincinnati, May 29.-Milton Boyce, organist in the Sacred Heart Catholic church, a rich congregation, is in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Avonda1e won its thirteenth straight victory yesterday defeating the "Un- knowns'' 6 to 2. Batteries: Leeman and Hill; Hol1drich and Norman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
Courthouse Burned

Fort Worth. May 29.-Fire at Gaines vile today destroyed the Cooke coun- ty courthouse with all the court records. Loss, $50,000. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Mique Finn tells this one: Before the game, young fellow, gambler, asked me whom I would pitch. l told him Buchanan, and when the fellow asked me if he Buch anan) would win I replied that he @ had as good a chance as any other of my twirlers to wn.f He then declared he would dou- ble his bet. That he lost his money is one comfort l find in our hour of de- feat n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

If Babb could recover his nerve, oust Morris from short, and get there him. self, his team would be much stronger, it is believed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

The attendance was large and en- thusiastic. The day was ideal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

The Travellers jumped last night to New Orleans where they open this afternoon for one game. They then re- turn to Birmingham for a double header Monday, and should be some the worse for travel and tire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

The Boston Nationals scored tn cir 18th straight defeats yesterday. Mem phis and Savannah have not fared so badly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Philadelphia is 'crowding Detroit for the lead of the American league, and Chicago is on the heels of Plttsburg In the National circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Sad news about the danger of Rob inson going elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Three of the western clubs were beaten yesterday. But Montgomery of course couldn't hold up its end of the task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
ARKANSAS LEAGUE,

At Argenta: Argenta 1, Fort Smith O. At Hot Springs: Hot Springs Il, Texar. kama Il Q1 innings; darkness).
 At Jonesboro: Jonesboro IS, Monroe O. At Helena: Alexandria, 4, Helena l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

There will be a double-h eader Mon- day the first game beginning at 2:3C o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

At Blocton Doubleheader divided be- tween Blocton and Coalmont AZ, 2-3. Batteries: First game, Daley and Me Cullie Mallaly and Glasses; second game, Dill and Susong; Pitts and Glasses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Centreville. May 2e.-tSpecia1.)-A double header was played here today between Centreville and Tuscaloosa, scores 10-5, 6-2 in favor of Centreville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Memphis seems to have that old ninth inning nervousness which cost Bir- mingham so many games last season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Schopp should have won his las three games. He has just reached hi true stride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Bowen fielded superbly yesterday. But no one was compelled to exert himself, for the drives were toward someone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Brooklyn won double-header yester day from poor old Boston. Hunter of Nashville and Wilhelm of Birmin gham were the successful slabmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

At Pratt City: Shaft No. 12 defeated Sandusky IA to 10. Batteries: Trawiolk, Caraway and Barker; Johnston and Capps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

other states will be urged, to lend their efforts toward the passage of such bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Atlanta required its full nine innings to win yesterday. Bartley Is not show ing much form, although he has won games from Memphis and Mobile. Moran saved him yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
BASEBALL CHATTER.

Error ball and superb pitching.
 Somebody else had some class yester- day.
 The Travellers didn't look so good in defeat as in victory.
 Sad news about the danger of Rob- inson going elsewhere.
 The attendance was large and en- thusiastic The day was ideal.
 There will be double-h eader Mon day, the first game beginning at 230 o'clock.
 Schopp should have won his last three games. He has just reached his true stride.
 Morris lost the game for Memphis in the ninth. And Memphis had the game won up to that time.
 Those poor old Sieepers. Breitenstein tied them hand and foot yesterday and spanked them thoroughly.
 McGilvray will reach his hitting stride some of these days. He looked like himself yesterday afternoon.
 Molesworth had better look into that Robinson proposition for the young ster will be badly needed ere long.
 It begins to appear as if the Barons will hit lighter than was expected. Bet ter pitching is therefore necessary.
 That was a luscious double Moles- worth took in the eighth. It is time the manager was locating the hide.
 Bowen fielded superbly yesterday. But no one was compelled to exert himself, for the drives were toward someone.
 Memphis seems to have that old ninth inning nervousness which cost Bir- mingham so many games last season.
 Three of the western clubs were beaten yesterday. But Montgomery of course couldn't hold up its end of the task.
 The Boston Nationals scored their 18th straight defeats yesterday. Mem phis and Savannah have not fared so badly.
 If Babb could recover his nerve, oust Morris from short, and get there him. self, his team would be much stronger, it is believed.
 Philadelphia is ,crowding Detroit for the lead of the American league, and Chicago is on the heels of Pittsburg In the National circuit
 Brooklyn won a double-header yester- day from poor old Boston. Hunter of No cl villa and Wilhelm of Rirnni n m were the successful slabmen.
 There is considera satisfaction in the knowledge that Carey will continue his service in the Southern league He's grand old performer and good fel- low.
 Atlanta required its full nine innings to win yesterday. Bartley Is not show ing much form, although he has won games from Memphis and Mobile. Moran saved him yesterday.
 The Travellers jumped last night to New Orleans, where they open this afternoon for one game. They then re- turn to Birmingham for a double header Monday, and should be some the worse for travel and tire.
 Mique Finn tells this one: Before the game, a young fellow, a gambler, asked me whom I would pitch. l told him Buchanan. and when the fellow asked me if he (Buchanan) would win, I replied that he had as good a chance as any other of my twirlers to win He then declared he would dou- ble his bet. That he lost his money is one comfort I find in our hour of de- feat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

There is considerabl satisfaction in the knowledge that Carey will continue his service in the Southern league. He's grand old performer, and a good fel- low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
AMATEURS.

At Dolomite: Dolomite won from c. O. B. to 2. Batteries Huey and Sims Sher- bert and Carter.
 Highland bakery defeated Terminal sta- tion 4 to 1. Batteries: Daley and Allen; Morrow and Smith.
 Fifteenth street defeated Cullom flats g to g. Batteries: Anderson and Jaffe; Greene and Evans.
 Kissell pharmacy defeated East End pharmacy to l. Bateries Henry and Brown; Sweeney and Davis.
 Continental Gin works defeated Frisco yesterday 4 to 0. Batteries: Shepherd and Sawyer; Young and Crump.
 Lawley, May 29.-(special. )-Lawley 2, Randolph 5. Batteries: Edmondson and Lawrence; Lawley and Scott.
 Highland bakery, in afternoon, defeated First Christian church to 1. Batteries: Price and Allen; Fitch and Stanley.
 Gadsden, May 29-(special )-Dwight 10. Avondale mills O. Batteries: Adams Shy der and Riddle; Morgan and Puckett.
 East Birmingham defeated Central of Georgia 16 to 4. Batteries: Browning and Malcolm; Roberts and Craddock.
 Pel City, May 29.-(Special.) )-Pell City defeated Springville 6 to 1. Batteries; Davies and Bell; Nelson and Forman.
 Bijou Boosters defeated North High lands yesterday IS to l. Batteries: Crans- ton and Ludwig; Galleagher and Laven- drof.
 At Pratt City Shaft No. 12 defeated Sandusky IA to 10. Batteries: Trawiok, Caraway and Barker Johnston and Capps.
 Centreville. May 2e.-(Specal.) IA double header was played here today between
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Morris lost the game for Memphis il the ninth. And Memphis had the game won up to that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

The Travellers didn't look so good defeat as in victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Molesworth had better look into that Robinson proposition for the young ster will be badly needed ere long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

That was a luscious double Moles- worth took in the eighth. It Is time the manager was locating the hide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Lawley, May 29.-(Special.) )-Lawley 2, Randolph 5. Batteries: Edmondson and Lawrence; Lawley and Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Highland bakery, in afternoon, defeated First Christian church to 1. Batteries: Price and Allen Fitch and Stanley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Those poor old Sleepers. Breitenstein tied them hand and foot yesterday and spanked them thoroughly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

It begins to appear as if the Barons will hit lighter than was expected. Bet ter pitching is therefore necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

McGilvray will reach his hitting stride some of these days. He looked like himself yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Bijou Boosters defeated North High lands yesterday IS to l. Batteries Crans- ton and Ludwig; Galleagher and Laven- drof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Owenton, May o9-(Special )-Bessie Tigers and Owenton college boys divided a doublebeader today. Scores: First game N7-2 favor of Tigers. Batteries: Mill gan and Grathdm: Parker and Williams. Second game score 10-6 in favor of Owen ton aBtteries: Thrasher and Grantham; Mckee and Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Kissell pharmacy defeated East End pharmacy 8 to l. Batteries: Henry and Brown; Sweeney and Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Continental Gin works defeated Frisco yesterday to 0. Batteries: Shepherd and Sawyer; Young and Crump.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Gadsden, May 29.-(Special. )-Dwight 10. Avondale mills 0. Batteries: Adams, Sny- der and Riddle; Morgan and Puckett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

At Dolomite: Dolomite won from C. O. B. to 9. Batteries: Huey and Sims; Sher- bert and Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Error ball and superb pitching. Somebody else had some class yeste1 day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

East Birmingham defeated Central of Georgia 16 to f. Batteries: Browning and Malcolm; Roberts and Craddock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Fifteenth street defeated Cullom flats g to 6. Batteries: Anderson and Jaffe; Greene and Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Pell City, May 29.-(Special.)-P City defeated Springville to l. Batteries; Davies and Bell; Nelson and Forman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

Highland bakery defeated Terminal sta- tion to l. Batteries: Daley and Allen; Morrow and Smith,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
Making Handkerchief
At Very Small Cost

Delicate blue and pink ones 20 match the
hair ribbon or dress are most effective.
Pretty Handkerchiefs.
At a French sale not long ago there
were some very pretty handkerchiefs
made Of lilac lawn. hemstitched and
surrounded by lace. All over the sur
face. about an inch and a half apart.
were embroidered violets OF a darker
shade. with yellow centers. This can
easily be copied by any girl who is
skilled with the needle. The outline
Of the flower can easily be obtained
from an Easter card or cheap print.
With the aid of a piece Of tracing paper
and a ruler for measurements, one ca
cover the material IN a few minutes
with as many violets as wanted
A very useful article In these days,
when pockets are things of the past,
is the glove handkerchief. which. when
folded. is small enough 10 slip into the
opening above the buttons. This ar
ticle must be but i've inches square
and made Of the finest goods. so as
70 take up the least space possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

If, however, at eighteen months the
child makes no attempt TO creep about,
a doctor should be consulted as there
must be serious lack OF vigOr
some children can walk at a year old
some not before they are two
Let me warn you Of one thing.
DO not try and teach" a baby to
walk So soon as its leg bones are
strong enough Il viii stand and toddIe
Of its own accord. You can, OF course.
guide II, but do not set il on its feet
and make il stand, and lead it by the
nand when il doesn't want to go
This is the way bowed legs are made.
II Is pitiable TO see a week-legged little
creature pulled along 10y the hand when
its heavy body has no firm support
Irom its frail legs, and its mother or
nurse is under the delusiOn that bv
making il walk thus she is strengthen
ing its limbsi Instead Of this she is LET
ting the child run the serious risk Of
being permanently defOrmed.
The child should take exercise. kicking
on a rug. and have its legs shampOoed
twice day with salt and water. and
nave cod-liver oil and baby food, but
only as much exercise on its legs as
Il wishes to take.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

The special things that girls do not
seem able to keep are handkerehiefs.
No matter how many dozens mothers
may supply, there is always hue and
cry for more
1t Is all very well when they are COM
mon ones for school, but il is an entire
~ different matter when It comes to
lace and embroidery. and many a time
girl slips an elaborate one quietly
out of her parents drawer to make a
good impression at dancing school or
the matinee.
inexpensive to Make
Handkerchiefs can easily be made al
very little expense, and though IL is
quite little trouble. it is dainty work
that can be picked up at odd moments.
Cut out a square Of fine linen the de-
sired size. hemstitch it on all sides, then
whip a narrow lace around it and en-
bToider an initial in one corner. Very
attractive ones are made on the same
order, only out Of cOlored material