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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
Tuscaloosa Methodsts Hold Meeting
 at Kennedy.

Kennedy May 31-(Special )-The last sermon of the fortieth session of the Tus- caloosa district conference which has been in session here since Thursday night was preached last night by Rev. Samuel N. Burns of Carrollton. Dr. Hrom G. Da- wis of Tuscaloosa, the presiding elder or the district, preached powerful sermon at Il a. m. yesterday to an over1owing house. From start to finish the sessions of the conference have been of extra ordinary interest. Though the attendance was small the work accomplished and the enthusiasm manifested indicated a year of great growth, both in members added to the church and in the spiruality of the church membership. Many discussions were had, but all was in good spirit. Possibly the most enthusiastic and enter taining debates arose from the reports of temperance and missions. There were reports from all parts of the district that prohibition does prohibit" and there was but one opinion, that prohibition has come to stay. Again in some districts pre- viously occupied in the district by the Methodists from one cause or another have been that showed an unbending determination to again occupy those fields. pr. Davis possesses fine executive and administra- tive ability and the district is well manned and from every quarter comes ufAbroken messages of spiritual and ma terial progress and prosperity
 Sermons were preached during the ses- sion by R. M Archibald, C. $. Marble. ". E. H. Mabry, G. L. Jenkins, M. R..
 
 Friday evening services were devoted to the interests of the laymen of the dis trict The meeting was presided over by Daniel Collier of Tuscaloosa and ad- dresses were delivered by him and Jesse B. Wadsworth of Birmingham. By some these exercises were regarded the most interesting and instructing Of the Whole session. The audience was large and was held in rapt attention and many of the laymen of the district expressed them selves as determined to place their efforts in a more advanced leadership in the affairs of the church in the future.
 The little city of Kennedy extended in- dividual hospitality to all the visitors and is generally conceded to have been one of the best conferences in the history Of the church.
 Daniel Collier, |. T. Propst, Dr. J. G' Smith and c. Shirley were elected dele gates to the next annual conference to be held at Roanoke in November
 There were several rivals for the next session of the conference, viz. Blocton, Aliceville Berry and Millport and strange to say Mllport won, though it IS only six miles away and the general rule IS not to hold two consecutive sessions In the same section of the district.
 Though he protested against the honor conferred upon him Daniel Collier of Tus- caloosa was elected leader of the lay mems movement for Tuscaloosa district with authority to appoint others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
NEWS OF MONTEVALlO.
Young Woman's Christian Association
 Hold Senior Meeting.

Montevallo, May 3l.-(SSpecial )-Yester- day evening in the assembly hall was held the senior meeting of the Young Women Christian association. Miss Vesta Jones, president of the class of 1909, conducted the meeting, with the following pro- gramme:
 Song, Take Time T Be Holy"
 Prayer.
 Scripture lesson.
 Song, Onward Christian Soldiers"
 "A Backward Glance" Miss Ellen Da- wis, president of the student council
 Music.
 Warning to Younger Sisters" Miss Myra Williams.
 Song, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" Mizpah.
 Among Montevallos young people who have returned from boarding school for their summer vacations are Arthur Reyn- olds and Will Shivers, from Auburn; Thomas Palmer, from the university; Ma rion and Arthur Killingsworth, from Miss Berry's school at Rome. Ga, and Miss Alice Fellows, from Wards seminary, Nashville, Tenn.
 Miss Lucia Reynolds has returned from Centreville, where she taught in the public school the past session.
 Central lodge, No. 7o A. F. and A. M, was the recipient Saturday evening of an interesting and highly przed souvenir of travel presented by w. B. Reynolds, who has just returned from a four months trip abroad. Although not himself a mem Der of the order, MT. Reynolds brought to the Montevallo MasonS a gavel made in Jerusalem. It's form is that of the stone masons hammer, made of four woods olive balsam from Jordan. oak of Ba- shan and locust, popularity known in Pal estine as St. Johns bread. The broad edge of the gayel has carved upon it the square and compass, so it is dstinctively Masonic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Railroads File pemurrers.

Jefferson City. Mo-, May 31.-Five ad- ditional roads filed demurrers today for the information of Attorney Gen eral Major in the suit by which he seeks to have 5 Missouri trunk lines busted from the state for alleged viola tion of the Missouri antitrust law. The Frisco Rock Island, Kansas City Colorado and the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul were the systems to re- ply today. Thei pleadings correspond with the demurrers filed by the Chi cago and Alton and the St. Louis and Kansas City Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
STORM AT ALBERTVlLLE.
Considerable Damage to Barns and
 Other Property.

Albertville, May 31.-tSpecial)-A severe windstorm passed over this vicinity Sun day afternoon and did considerable dam age. A commodious barn recently built by Dr. w. A. Elrod on his farm near town was laid low and several other barns were unroofed and numbers of fences were blown down.
 The Marshall County Sunday School association of the Baptist church has just closed most interesting two days session at Boaz
 MT. and Mrs. George R. Hodges, one of the most popular and beloved couples in town, entertained all their children and grandchildren at an elegant dining Sun day at their residence. Seated around the board were Prof. and Mrs. A. S.. Hodges and six children of Gurley Prof. P. W. Hodges of Greenville, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Walker and two children of this city, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Naples of AL bertville and MT. and Mrs. Rufus Hodges and son of Dayton, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
A. B. M'coRLEY DRoWNs.
Was a Prominent Planter of Chambers
 County.

Lafayette, May S1.-(Special)-A. B. McCorley, a prominent planter residing five miles north of this city was drowned in the Wards Mill creek. His hat was blown into the water and in his efforts to recover 1t went Into deep, rapid water and was overcome before his friends on the bank could render him assistance. Mir. McCorley was of one of the best families in Chambers county, progress sive farmer, one of the most active and influential members of the Farmers union of Chambers county and loyal member of the Presbyterian church. Flu neral services were held at Lebanon Presbyterian church at Il o'clock Satur- day morning, after which his remains were interfed at the Lebanon cemetery near his home. He was about 33 years of age and unmarried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
BaccaIaureate Sermon.

Florence, May 31.-(Special) )-The bacoa- laureate sermon to the graduating class of the State Normal college was preached yesterday morning in the college chapel by Bishop Woodcock of Kentucky. The reg ular service of the Episcopal church was given and the fine sermon of the bishop was given close attention by the large audience. The rostrum was elaborately decorated and upon it were seated the trustees and prominent citizens. Bishop Woodcock preached in the evening at Trinity Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Jack R. Suits Dies.

Florence, May 3i.-(Special )-Jack R. Suits, an aged man of So died this morn ing at o'clock at his home, Cowpen Creek, in the extreme north end of the county. MT. Stutts had been i'll of heart trouble and his death was expected for a week. He is survived by his wife and six children, pr. H. L., Wren, William Miss Lizzie Suits and Mrs. w. Harri- soQ of Lauderdale county, and J. w Stutts of Florence. MT. Suits was a member of the Christian church. The funeral will be held tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Bad Storm In Louisiana.

Baton Rouge La, May 31.-During a wind and rainstorm here today the state capitol building suffered con siderable damage, part of the dome was blown off, together with a portion of the roof. Water leaked through, drenching the second, third and fourth floors and the house of representatives. Reports from central Louisiana indi- cate that the storm was general in this section, buildings being unroofed. telegraph and rail communication badly crippled and several streams are out of f.their banks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Pleased With Appointm ent.

The appointment of Attorney Frank Deedmeyer to a position in the consulate service of the United States will give satisfaction to his many friends here. During the past eight years he has been in close touch with Ensley and it's af- fairs and has been factor in the de- velopment and growth of the city. Many of the excellent business systems of The city government are the result of his wise suggestions. His many friends n Ensley while regretting to have him move away are pleased at his appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Goes to Serve Sentence.

Jefferson City Mo-, May S1.-In Okla homa James Pritchett of Camden coun- ty Missouri read an item in a newspa- per saying the Missouri supreme court had affirmed the verdict finding him guilty of the murder of Constable Names of Richland, Pulaski county, two years ago. Today he arrived at the state penitentiary and said he was ready to begin his ten-year term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Special Meetinus.

A large attendance is anticipated at the meeting of the Commercial club on Tuesday afternoon. President W. F. Stewart urges every member to be pres ent at this important meeting as reports will be read and officers for the ensuing year elected.
 Steel City lodge will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at their castle hall, Nineteenth street. The degree team will rehearse for the coming contest of the amplified third. All members are re- quested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Admiral Uriu Honored.

Washington, May S1.-The Secretary of the Navy today gave an official lunch con at his home in honor of Ad- miral Uriu of the Japanese navy, a graduate of the United States Naval academy. About 20 ranking naval of ficers were the other guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Report Favors BondhoIders.'

Savannah, May S1.-Col. William Gar rard, master in the case of the holders of the third preferred income bonds of the Central Railway of Georgia, who sued for interest upon their bonds for 1907 claiming the road had earned g. sufficient sum to pay dividend to- day, filed his report favoring the bond holders. The master found sum ex- ceeding S800,000 which he decided is available for interest. The railroad will appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
CHURCHES DESTROYED.
Sundays Storm Does Great Damaoe
 Near Huntsville.

Huntsville, May S1.-tSpecial) )-Both the white and negro Methodist church. es were destroyed at Triana in windstorm of Sunday evening. More than 200 negroes had just left there and no one was inside when the build Ing collapsed.
 Four residences In the neighborhood of Triana were demolished and a great many shade trees blown away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
John Mitchell Goes to New York

Spring Valley, H.. May 31.-John Mitchell, former president of the United Mine Workers of America and na- tional secretary of the Civic Fedora ton, left Spring Valley today with his family for New York, where he will re- side permanently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
News of Oneonta.

Oneonta, May a.-(Special )-tarm op- erations Tn this section are suffering con siderably on account of the continued rains.
 The children of the Methodist Sunday school presented an interesting special programme yesterday.
 Mrs. A. c. DeShazo of Montevallo, ac- companied by her daughter. Mrs. Nettie Ruffty of Woodlawn. are the guests of the family of Rev. J. s. DeLoche.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
EIks' Meetinu.

Ensley lodge, Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, held an Interesting meet Ing tonight al the Elks' Home, Avenue E. In addition to the regular routine of business two candidates were initiated K. L. Daniel, captain of the baseball team, reported progress in the work of the team that will uphold the high pres tige of Ensley lodge on June 12, the date set for the game with Birmingham lodge No s9
 The inclement weather has interfered somewhat with the practice games. Cap tain Daniels asks all the ballplayers to attend practice tomorrow afternoon. The tickets for the game are in the hands of committee and will be placed on sale tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Patterson Grants Pardons.

Nashville, May Ex-Governor Patter- son today granted pardons to IA in- mates of the state penitentiary. Sick ness was the reason for majority of the pardons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
Old Soldier Killed.

Wapakoneta O.. May 31.-By a pre- mature explosion of a cannon, Henry Mahan, aged TO years, former soldier was killed at St. Mary's this morning while officially opening the Memorial Day observance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01
ITALIANS HELD
 FOR $4OO ROBBERY Men Arrested on Train In Co.,
 Iumbia, Tenn, .ELKS' SPECIAL MEETING Appointment of Deedmeyer to Con. suIar Service Pleasing News to
 Many Ensley Frlends-Per-
 sonal and General.

Ensley, May 31.-(special )-Giavana Co., roda, well-to-do Italian living in the furnace quarters, reported to the police authorities on Sunday that he had been robbed of s4OO which he alleges he had concealed in trunk at his home De- tectiYe John Wren and Lieutenant Gu- banks were detailed on the case and suc- ceeded In securing a clew which led to the arrest of Loberta Roscis and Lam bula Francisco, who were on their way north on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The quick work of the de- tectives enabled them to trace the al- legged robbers to the depot where they had just left on train. The police at Columbia, Tenn, were notified by wire to arrest the defendants. which was done about 1l:30 o'clock Sunday night.
 Chief of Police James c. Jordan left today to bring back the prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-01

Want to exchange new ranges for old ones. Robert Prowell Stove Go.
The Cecil Whig., 1909-11-27
Pulp Timber Supply
Fast Diminishing

Within ten wear, the United States
will have exhausted her supply Of tim
Der available ipr pulp from which to
manufacture paper. and III that eN-
trcmity her closest point OF relief viii
be Canada. which uuw stands ready To
supply the world for All time 10 come,
said Arthur T. Millngton, oi Espanola,
Canada. general manager oi the Span
ish RIVER Pulp and Paper Company,
who arrived in Denver the other day.
Mr. Millugtuu'> firm has the largest
gruund-wund mill ~ the world
"Nt present all our manufactured
products como 80 the United States
continued Mir MllinRton. but this
will change II President TAFT cniorces
the new tariff regulation passed by
Congress The present duty on our
paper sen, into the United States is
SI6- a ton. and tn this the revised
tariff bill add, * per cent. adyalorem,
which means an additional S., making
the entire duty 500. The result
would be to drive It's out ~ this terri
tory. and We would have 10 market
our product IN England, France,
Japan. Australia and other distant
places
The United State, will exhaust its
spruce supply for pulp in abou, ten
years figuring at the present rate Of
consumption There is considerable
hcmluck in addition io this but il will
only answer for certain grades OF
paper
When the present pulp supply is
gone there is nothing 50 far discover
rd which will do for substitute, so
Canada naturally seems to he the place
10 which the United STATE, will look
for her paper Experiments with
every >uruo,cd substitute inr pulp
hay, been tHi,urc. Vet in the lace oi
these jac,, the Ur.tcd States increases
the tariff ou naucr and prevents Cam
ada from entering the field aS a com
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The Cecil Whig., 1909-11-27

a soon a, the wheels began to make
ruis he put the log drag on il and
dragged il smooth. Now one can
drive with pleasure over that road as
smooth as turnpike. and il cost less
than $500 mile.
The State OF Maryland is making a
system ~ stone nacadamzed roads
through all the couiitics at a cost Of
about 5000 \ mile But the great dif
iicul,y with these will be that on the
Eastern Shore they pass through a
reckless region and even stone road
will wear ont. ard the maintenance is
what seems 20 Ec lett IN the back
ground. iur the counties will never
freight rock ior repairs 200 miles. and
We will 90 back 90 repairing with
shells. q, mauy ~ our roads are she'll
ed now 1hs she'll road is a fine one
while IT las'>. hut 1t wears nut rapidly
In most sections the best available
road l., wcil-draiucd dirt road Sanded
where too claycy and claycd where
too sandy. and then kept smooth with
the log drag-Ihe Progressive Far
mcr
The Cecil Whig., 1909-11-27
The Mail Order Octopus

Hints and echoes OF the vastness OF
the mail order business ot the country
are frequently heard, but definite fig
urrs have nearly always been lacking.
For the first time III some years iig-
urcs have been disclosed concerning
the mailings oi the largest Chicago
mail order house. This concern, which
is by no means the only mail order
concern IN Chicago. began to mail us
spring catalogues on March IS, and
that mail was as much greater that
the mailing ni any ordinary concern
as a skyScrapcr is bigger than log
hut
Six million catalogues weighing two
ounces each were shipped. The total
weight was so tons. II required mail
sacks alone To- the extent oi siNty-iiyc
ton, to mold them. Ii they had been
forwarded ~ one lot. thirty iull length
cars would have been required How
ever. iour-hithS al the sacks required
un handling except 10 put them oifthe
tram at their proper place This mail
:ng broke not only all Chicago post
office records. and they are something
to break hut broke also most other
poStuiticr records in the country, it is
claimed. Recently the same firm mail
cd in one lot oi 3,Soo.ooo catalogues.
II bs tons
This mailing is that OF one Chicago
mail order house. It does not include
the enormous mailings oi the other
mail order concerns. which IN the ag
grcgatc are much greater than those
of the largest concerns figures \
prominent advertising man recently cS-
tmatcd irum pretty accurate knowl-
edge that each year SrIoOooooo worth
~ merchandise was bought from Chi
cagu concerns by mail On very
conservative estimate ui the number oi
people who buy this merchandise the
figures reach 2.2un.oOo families
On good authority it i, stated that
every family IN Iowa has a mail order
house crta oguc. The amount 81 bust
nc, done hi mail ordc' houses can be
! gau"cd u, the TACT thai the greatest
{ mail order houses alone docs about
So.o31.oo worth ui bu,irc>, per month
he Catalugu" Is 100 rn or r.SOo pages
~ size. and each one ui the million,
, ui catalogues mailed cost, about 3
ccnt> m >tamps 90 >rnd uul Nearly
5000 people are employed "u a twenty
acre plant filling orders aud seventy
iy, ,pyrial catalogue, and fifteen sam
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The Cecil Whig., 1909-11-27
Why Go Elsewhere ?

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The Cecil Whig., 1909-11-27
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The Cecil Whig., 1909-11-27
The Curved Ball

1t wa, rot until 1873 that the que,
tnuu of pitching q curved ball was set
tied once lar all George Wright :
Boston nine wa, PLAYING the final ser.
iy- ui that ,car IN Cincinnati The
curve ban controversy ragged IN the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-01
WANT GAMBLING IN
FUTURES FOREVER
BLACKLISTED
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The farmers Union % All inc South.
srn tates ie knccking on me doorH
II 1.0ngless for Legislation to forever
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After the hearings before the Agfl
Wltnlal committee certain Bl the
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1ha iarmers av preparing q mem
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ike fuluree
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llhef matters Ttev VIII recommend
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legislation
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-03-01
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