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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
CORDIAL GREETING
 FOR MIR. THOMPSON

J. S. B. Thompson assistant to the pres ident of the Southern railway, is almost as much at home in Birmingham as he is in Atlanta, the place of his residence. But as citizen expressed it, he seemed yesterday more than ever lone of us," for the public feels that the completion of the largest and handsomest passenger station in the south is due in no small measure to his untiring efforts. Thompson, therefore like Vice President Aclzert of the Southern, another persistent Terminal man, was something of a hero. He was showered with compliments and was the recipient of hearty good wishes.
 But MT. Thompson Is noted for un- feigned modesty as well as natural grace of manner, and in listening to words of praise his head was neither turned nor enlarged.
 Birmingham has done itself proud in celebrating the formal opening of the Ter minal station," said MT. Thompson. "The parade was highly creditable. and l voice the sentiments of all the railroads when I say that they feel well repaid for what has been done on their part by the mani festations of Birmingham's appreciation.
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clared that none of them produce wealth, while BirmIngham's real production or wealth, he thought, entities her to greater consideration from the railroads than they give any of these other cities.
 Now, we want you to come down here and give us the opportunity to have the industries here which will employ skilled mechanics" he said "Then we will dig deeper, build larger and we will pour into your laps a flow of gold that will refresh every one of you"
 Mir. Powell Speaks.
 I. c. Powell. vice president of the Queen and Crescent, was intr oouced as an un- married man and he applied the story of the tramp who was asked by kind lady if he was married. No he said, T get that hunted look from being chased by the police"
 MT. Powell said that work can be planned but not carried out in the imagi- nation. 'It was the imagination of the railroads that built this depot We depend upon the people of Birmingham to build a greater Birmingham, to bring diversi- ty of industries. While riding through the city saw one sign, Let's get together and hustle for Birmingham which should be the motto and is the motto for poth the railroads and the people
 Harahan Makes Short Talk.
 President J. T. Harahan. of the H. linois Central, an old friend and oft time visitor to Birmingham. made short talk He regretted having been away in Europe on May 80 of last year when his road entered the city, but said that he had frequently been here while connected with the Louisville and Nash vile and had seen the growth of Birmingham from little hamlet to a magnificent city. "I knew that you were built on mines of wealth but your wonderful prosperity has far exceed ed the hopes of the most sanguine, he said. "I have always believed in your great future and for that reason advocated for many years the building of the Illinois Central into your terri tory
 You have been making great strides since my last visit. In your strife for industrial advancement you have not overlooked the culture ana refinement which is evidenced by your beautiful residences. your broad streets, and the Terminal station, which you nave to- day dedicated"
 In closing MT. Harahan said: While my line Is a competing line with the Vaudeville and Nashville railroad want to say that here in Birmingham Milton IT smith should be held In the hlgn- est esteem and in this connection l think that J. w. SToss, almost pio- near of the district, is man demand ing your love and admiration
 Mr. Harahan expressed himself as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
SEWER STRUCK
 WITH CITY'S SPIRIT

L. Sevier of Norfolk, vice president of the Seaboard Air Line, enjoys the reputa- tion of being one of the ablest traffic men and one of the. best equipped railroad men generally in the south. For many years a citizen of Birmingham he knows this district well. No one, indeed, could know it better from a freight point of view. He referred in highly compli- mentary terms to the Terminal eelebra- tion under the auspices of the Birming- ham Business Mems league.
 Everything passed off most creditably," said MT. Sevier. No city could have made more of the occasion, and it all shows that Birmingham is developing get-together spirit that must mean much for the future progress of the district.'
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]. T. HARAHAN IS
 FAMILIAR FIGURE

President J. T. Harahan of the Illinois Central is a familiar figure in Birmingham
 and no one who visits this city meets
 with a more cordial welcome. He has long ranked high in the railroad world, and since being placed at the head of the Illinois Central he has been recog- nized as one of the greatest all around railroad men In the country. Years ago MT. Harahan distinguished himself as a transportation manager, but he has
 been all the while broadening, and today
 he is known as a far-seeing business man, with a full grasp of all the complex
 problems that confront the great cap
 tains of railroad development.
 MT. Harahan has seen strenuous life,
 but if he is ever worried he does not show 1t. He is invariably serene. Absolutely
 free from anything like ostentation, he Is
 easy going and genial, and makes friends
 everywhere. In the lobby of the Hill
 man last night, he was the center of a
 group of prominent gentlemen, and 1t is alwaps so whenever he appears at a | public gathering, large or small. Birmingham is always going ahead and with the next era of prosperity it's growth will be at more rapid rate than ever" said MT. Harahan. Wonderful inn provements have been made here recently and visitors cannot fail to be impressed with the magnitude of the city's de- velopment. Birmingham is destined to be- come one of the largest and richest cities in the United States. It is already one of the greatest traffic centers in the coun- | try"
 Speaking of business conditions, Mr. | Harahan said there had been a slight im- 1 provement in railroad tonnage. He looked | for a decided gain within the next few 1 months. especially if the crops are of the l humner kind.
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FRISCO OFFICIAL
 QUITE SURPRISED

The Frisco, one of the most popular lines entering Birmingham, was represent ed in yesterdays terminal ceremonies by Second Vice President c. R. Gray.
 ''When I received an invitation to visit Birmingham and assist at the formal opening of the new station I had no idea that 1t was to be such a grand affair, said MT. Gray. This city is becoming famous for doing big things The parade was fine success and the banquet has been one of the most enjoyable ever att tended. These gatherings are not only pleasant but they do good of a far reach ing kind in bringing the representative citizens and the men who operate the railroads close together"
 MT Gray comes to Birmingham every month or two and he says he has been forcibIy impressed recently with the large construction work in progress in the heart of the city.
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Passenger Men To Meet.

Mobile, April 6.-The Southern Pas senger Agents association will meet here tomorrow and will be called to order at 10 o'clock by President Jo- seph Richardson of Atlanta, who is in the city. About 40 members of the association arrived this afternoon and tonight The meeting will conclude with bankuet Thursday night, at which Col El L. Russell, vice presi- dent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
MAJ. J. F. HANSON
 A YOUNG OLD MAN

Maj. J. F. Hanson, president of the Gen. tral of Georgia, is veteran but feels as young and looks almost as young as the average man of 40. He Is not only a thoroughgoing railroad official, but he is one of the south's most successful men of affairs. He is. moreover, great SO cial favorite, and in every city on his line he counts his close friends by the score.
 Although business brings me to Bir- mingham frequently, I always look for ward to my visits with real pleasure" he said. This is indeed charming city, and as a railroad traffic proposition it in- creases in importance year by year. It Is now advancing rapidly, and it's future greatness cannot well be overestimated.
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very much pleased with the attitude of the men who had spoken. q think the railroads and the people have been far too far apart. They should have gotten together and discussed their diff ficulties If this had been done the railroads would not have suffered as they have in the past IS months"
 c. R. Gray Speaks.
 C. R. Gray, vice president of the Frisco railroad, was an entertaining speaker. He illustrated his talk with a number of jokes, one of them be- ing that of the negro. driver who was showing a passenger around. town and pointed out two Congregational churches Asked to explain the differ ence between the two he said that one believes that Adam tempted Eve and the other believes that Eve was bad egg from the start. That Is just the way some people think about the rail- roads, but we want you to understand that we are always ready to do our part where 1t is consistent with your welfare. The Terminal station repre- sents just our attempet to please you. Primarily because you wanted 1t iA why you have it'
 Mapother Called Upon.
 
 Louisville and Nashville railroad, was in- troduced and said Tonight is the first time since the legislature of Alabama last adjourned that 1 had hoped the Louisville and Nashville would be overlooked. l came here to aid you in doing honor to whom honor is due" When he expressed his sorrow that President Smith could not attend there was q long ovation for the president of the road. In closing he said CT think that really what you should be most proud of is the sentiment here ex- pressed that the business men. the corpor- ations and all interests should get to- gether and stay together for greater Birmingham. Our road will always be ready to help you make Birmingham, and this district industrially unconquerable."
 Crawford Makes Humorous Talk.
 w. w. Crawford, president of the Amer ican Trust and Savings bank, drew down
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kina Meets Roosevelt.

Messina, April 6.-King Victor Emman- uel and Theodore Roosevelt met this aft ernoon on board the Italian battleship Re Umberto in Messna harbor The Re Um- berto came down to the strait of Messina with the King and the Queen of Italy on board She left Anzio yesterday and ar rived here this morning. Mir. Roosevelt came from Naples on board the steamer Admiral The weather on the run down was beautiful. The Admiral arrived at Messina at ;55.
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Harahan was conductor on kentucky line and attributed his success to his having married Kentucky girl.
 Seriously, he congratulated the railroads for the magnificent terminal and declared that the fact says to the world We who represent the men of means-gigantic In wealth believe Birmingham to be the coming city of the south
 Although he would not say word to offend. Mr Rhodes declared: "The rail- road agitation was brought on by the railroads themselves because, like man drunk with wine, they became negligent of the interests of the people. The war was on. It was revolution. l was one of the revolutionists. Iii the vigor of the war this revolution was driven beyond the pegs further than any conservative man had wished 1t to go Radical things were done. Wisdom Is not shown in re- crimination, but Is developed by the calm consideration by the people of their own rights and the rights of others. The pendulum is swinging back to the time when the railroads will have a greater consideration for all the needs of the people, and the people will be ready to settle their troubles amicably and will be considerate in their relations with the railroads.
 q can see the time not so far off when there will be no effort, no desire, no need  to prove to the public their rights with out the need of court decrees. We ought to be friends. We ought not to be ene- mics. but joined in sympathetic co-opera- ton.
 ''I think l know the sentiment Of the people of Alabama and l believe they can be counted on to do the right thing in the end"
 President Ford Speaks.
 President A. H. Ford of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany was the next speaker. He said:
 Tt seems to me that there are two absolute necessities for city to proper ly impress the stranger that comes among us-a real terminal and adequate hotels. We have both of these" He hoped that the faith ehown in Birmingham by the railroads which have built &2,OO0.000 ter minal would never be misplaced, and spoke of the s1, 100000 hotel which is soon to be erected.
 ''Now," he said, i've want you to go home and call together your directors and amend your charters to read We will help get business for Birmingham because Birmingham gets business for us.' We want you local railroad men to come in and get with us"
 He took occasion to speak of the Mer- chants and Manufacturers Freight Bu- reau and as a corporation man thorough ly In sympathy with the interests Of the railroads, he urged the roads to cooper ate
 MT. Ford then discussed conditions in Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta, and de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Mix one-half ounce of Concentrated pine compound, which can be procured from your druggist with two ounces of give erine and half a pint of good whisky. Shake 1t thoroughly and use in doses of a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every four hours The Concentrated pine Is a refined pine product for medical use, and comes only in half ounce bottles. each inclosed in a screw-top case. Believes in e day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
IMPRESSED WITH
 GROWTH OF CITY

w. L. Mapother of Louisville, vice pres ident of the Louisville and Nashville, is one of the younger railroad officials, but one of the best known and most highly esteemed. As his duties are chiefly execu- tive he remains closely at headquarters, but 1t is said that no one except Presi- dent Milton H. Smith has a better knowl- edge of the operations of the Louisville and Nashville than he. MT. Mapother ar rived here yesterday morning, and in com- pany with Superintendent T. E. Brooks saw something of the city before the ceremonies incident to the opening of the Terminal station began. He was MT. Brooks guest at luncheon at the Southern club.
 Birmingham impresses me most favor ably" said MT. Mapother. Tt Is not only a city of rapid growth and a we'll built city, but it has a splendid future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
THE WEATHER.

Washington. April 6.-Forecast for Ala bama: Local showers Wednesday; cooler in north portion; Thursday lair mod crate south winds on the coast.
 Mississippi: Local showers Wednesday; cooler in the interior; Thursday fair; light south winds on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
The Gayety.

The Casino Girls combine all that is novel and new in the burlesque world. The burlettas contain enough plot to make things interesting and at the same time give the handsome and well gowned chorus a chance to work. Tonight will occur the waltzing contest; Thursday night a sparring contest; Friday night, amateurs and sparrng; Saturday, wrest-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

of the court of appeals unties the hands of the commission and leaves it free to perform the functions and powers confer red by law, and since the injunctions have been dissolved generally 1t would appear that the states rates should go into effect pending further litigation"
 Great satisfaction at the supreme courts decision holding the prohibition law to be valid was also expressed by Judge Weak ley. Under this I think we prohibition ists will find that we have scored another good point and will be much more able to secure a strict enforcement of the prohibition laws"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
cenerI Wood Goes to Porto Rico

New prk, April 6.-According to a report drent here today, Gen. Leonard R. Woo sailed for Porto Rico on the Coamo ,aturday, presumably in con- nectiorFith the recent trouble between the isnders and Governor Post He was pi on board the Coamo, it is said, by ar department tug from Gov orporISland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
DEEHS AND FUNERALS,
Albert N. Aiken.

Ant N Aiken, age TO years, died vestday morning at the family residence o, Ttwns boulevard. A widow and sev- eraliildren survive him. Funeral serv- ,cesiill be held this afternoon at the rasihce at o'clock and interment will he iElmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

and hospital and women's wards. The next floor would be most appropriately used for the criminal courts and per haps one or two of the other courts. and the other court rooms and the of fees of the county officials might be easily put on the next two floors.
 The jail, court rooms and county offices would not occupy more than six floors at the most. and I believe that with that space they would have ample room. The remaining floors could be divided Into offices, reserv- ing a spacious room for the library.
 'Conditions being such as they are in Birmingham-I refer to the high office rent in up-to-date buildings the offices in a skyscraper courthouse if leased for reasonable compensa- tion would probably all be contracted for before the building could be com pleted. These offices being rented. the county would derive a revenue wh ich would, no doubt, pay the interest on bonds sufficient to put up a modern building for the courts
 This plan, I believe would be an advisable one to carry out wherever the county may decide to erect it's new courthouse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Mattie E. Henager.

Nttie E. Henager, the S-year-old daihter of T. H. Henager, died at noon veerday at the family residence, POS Sth Thirty-ninth street. The remains vl be sent to Valley Head, Ala, at 6 dock this morning by Lige Loy for terment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Council Meets Tonight-The first meeting of the moth will be held to- night by the city ;ouncil. Beyond the eiecting of a successor to fill the va cancy caused by Alderman Stockmar's resignation 1t is notbelieved other than routine matters vii be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
IN ALL THE SOUTH
 NOTHING so FINE

Birmingham has not only the largest and most magnificent passenger station in the south, but no city of it's size In the United States has anything that can be compared with it." said w. c. Rinearson of Cincinnati, general passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent Tt is indeed a splendid Terminal, but it Is none too good for this metropolitan and progress sive city"
 Mr. Rnearson is regarded as one of the ablest passenger officials in the country. He says that he has always been a prophet of Birmingham, and that he Is now more enthusiastic about the city than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
CITY ITEMS.

St. PauPs Churdh-At. St. Pauls church the Tenebrle will be sung to- night, tomorrow light and Friday night. There will be a sermon each night. The servies begin at 7:3O o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
James Fox.

Funeral services over the remains of ames Fox, who died Monday afternoon 1t his late residence, 7OS South Twelfth street, will be held at the residence this morning at s:3O o'clock. The funeral was to have been held yesterday afternoon but was postponed.
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woodiawn Undertaking Co.,. Phones 70


 The interest in the revival services, conducted by Rev. J. E. Brown, First Methodist Church, corner Sixth Ave. and 18th street is increasing each day and night, as is shown by the large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

VIII Lecture Tonight-Rev. John Lit tie. superintendent If the work of the Presbyterian churcl among the ne- rroes. will address, the congregation this evening at prger meeting at the Second Presbyteriat church. He will illustrate his lectue with steropticon
 Jews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

VIII Put Up Rie Range-Maj. Lu- cien c. Brown mad arrangements yes terday afternoon br the construction of an indoor rifle range to be put up at the BirminghaniAthlet club. Major Brown ordered tle guns and target racks yesterday ad work on the range will begin immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Green Undertaking Co.

E. T. Shaw & Son. undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Quiet at Courtpuse-Yester was a very quiet dsk at the courthoue During the morling session of the courts very littl business was trans acted and at non all oHlces closed in order that thecounty officials might properly observd the day Of the oeoi- cation of the nv Terminal station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Smallpox Cass-The cases or small pox discovered in the Birmingham nostoffice are pt regarded as cause for any alarm blythe health authorities Dr. Hardness. lty health officer, stated last night thaithe room in which the men worked hs been thoroughly fumi- gated and thai the health department has the sitrdon well in hand. He does not beliee there Is the least dan- ger of the infftion spreading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Announcement Causes Interest-The announcement q Lucien C. Brown that he will be in te next race for sher- if contributes lew interest to county politics. MT. rown's announcement did not come molly as a surprise to his friends, mhy or whom were al ready busying themselves In ms pe- half.
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 ger of the infdtion spreading.
 Will Send pr Goddard-The proper naners for tb extradition of George Goddard. Wated here on a charge of mansIaughtebn the first degree, have been gotten h shape and within the rext few daJ a deputy sheriff will go to Sbrevepo after the fugitive from justice. Goddrd was arrested here sev- eral monthsAgo on charge of whip ming to deal convict in Pratt mines He was relesed on bond and left town, being finau appreh ended in Shreve- port about wo weeks ago.
 will F,xame Body-Coroner B. l.. Brasher VI go to Mt. Pinson this morning disinter the remains of the infantihild, the niece of Mrs. Ber- tha M. Tylor who is now confined in the citiail on charges of poisoning .,er fathe John Baker, and her hus- oand. Joh I. Taylor. The little child if is tn o,ht possible, might also have died froI poisoning and the body, which ha been buried nearly a year, will be ehumed In order that chem- ical anaFis or the stomach may DC 5a
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A COLD IN A DAY

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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-09
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES


Perfect In ensemble and detail was
the Presidents Day" OF the woman's
Club. given by the president. Mrs. L.
T.. Mclnnis. at her home on Wednes'
day afternoon. As Is always the case
SIn this home and with its gracious
nlstress. the affair was replete with
charm and graceful hospitality.
The hostess had attempted no es.
pecial decorations, but placed about In
the conveniently arranged rooms were
seen beautiful roses in pretty vases.
The presidents greetings TO the men,
bers who we're her only guests. was
most gracefully given. The literary
program was thoroughly enjoyed and
was interspersed with excellent mu-
steal selections both vocal and instrx
mental by Mesdames w. C. Dayisant
.. webb Howell. which were a&sligh,
20 the guests. The ladies having m
pers were Mesdames ]. ~ Hines A
,. Buchanan. P. NJ. B(sysor and NJ. W
SIMS ST Al ~ conclusion OF the
program tne diding doors entering
.n'o the Skgant dining room were
znf2f1n open and the ladies were In
VIled In where they enjoyed the prettl-
est feature OF the afternoon. The
room was decorated in the club colors,
ereen and white. The dining table
WAS covered with snowy damask and
placed In the center was handsome
cake. Illuminated by fourteen little
xrcen candles held by the same num-