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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
FOUR BURNED AT THE STEEL PLANT LadIe of Liquid Metal Falls to
 Ground BORDERS BADLY HURT CotreIl, Too, Seriously Burned-Vis- itors Goldstein and Findig Painfully Scaded-SteeI
 City News.

Ensey, August 30.-(Special) )-An un- usual accident happened at the steel mill this evening about 4 o'clock, when a large ladle containing several tons of liquid metal fell a distance of nearly 30 feet throwing the molten metal in all directions, and seriously burning Mike Borders and John Cotrell and painfully burning two visitors, S. Godstein of Blr- mingham and MT. Findig of Jacksonville, Fla. The accident occurred at the mixer of the open-hearth department, where the molten pig metal from the furnaces Is put through preliminary process preparatory to being converted into steel The molten iron is conveyed from the furnaces to the steel mill in large steel ladies, which are lifted by electric cranes to the top of the mixer and poured in This afternoon, as this was being done. the machinery became disarranged. and the ladle fell with terrific crash, the molten metal being scattered in every di- rection. Mike Borders, employed as a boilermaker, was at work on a scaffold close by and received a veritable bath of liquid iron. He was fearfully burned all over tle DOuy. JOnn COtrell, a watch man at the plant, who was escorting the two visitors through the works, also re- ceived a baptism of fire and sustained serious burns.
 The two visitors escaped with a few slight burns about the hands and face. The injured men were rushed to the Gun ningham hospital for treatment. Mike Borders has been in Ensley about one month, coming here from Chicago. He is about 28 years of age and unmarried. MT. Cotreli has lived here several years, Is about 45 years of age and unmarried. They are both at the Cunningham hos pital. The two visitors, MT. Goldstein and MT. Findig, left for Birmingham after their injuries had been treated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Church Is Dedicated.

Sheffield, August 30.-Special. )-The handsome new Methodist church was filled to the doors yesterday morning, all the other Protestant churches uniting with the Methodists in a dedcatory service to mark the opening of the new church. A very interesting programme was carried out, as follows: Voluntary, Make a Joy ful Noise,' choir. Offertory, Jesus and It Ever Be-" choir. Sermon, the Rev. l.. F. Stansell. Congratulatory talks, W. T. Archer for the Episcopalians. A. J. Ivie for the Baptists, R. c. Johnston for the PresbyterianS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Conference of Tobacco Men.

WinstonS Salem, N. C., August 30.-A delegation of tobacco planters, repre- senting the Stokes county branch of the Farmers union, and headed by Sheriff I. c. Hall, today had a conference with the Tobacco Board of Trade here and manufacturers, at which they asked that the manufacturers and leaf dealers guar antes to the growers an average price of 12k cents a pound for all tobacco sold on this market by members of the union The proposition was declined. The con- ference was, however, harmonious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
NEWS OF UNION SPRINGS.
Rev. Frank Culver Breaches in His
 Home Church.

Union Springs August so.-fspecial.)- The Rev. Frank Culver of Birmingham is spending a vacation here with his par ents, Major and Mrs I. F. Culver and on yesterday he preached two splendid ser mons to large congregations. The other pastors of the city are away on their vacations and this gave Mir Culver's friends an opportunity to hear him. He is vAry popular here in his old homo town and always receives a warm well come.
 Judge A E. Singleton and Mir. E. J. Pierce have returned from Norfolk, Va, where they went to arrange for rates for the gravel to be used on the good roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Court Notes.

short session of the police court was held this morning, but few cases were on the docket. Frank Lugar, who was charged with stealing brass and tools from the Tennessee company, was fined $15 in each case. Jack Mcclure, charged with an offense under the Fuller bill. had his case continued until Wednes- day.
 H. Kennedy. who was convicted of re- ceiving stolen property, had a similar charge preferred against him; also a charge of cruelty to animals. His cases $25 and costs by Judge C. r. Camp on a charge of assault and battery on Jess A. Otwell, a white merchant of Tuxedo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
J. p. HAMER ARRESTED.
Wanted in Texas on Three Forgery
 Charges.

Mobile, August 30.-J. P. Hamer, a law yer of Austin, Tex, where he formerly enjoyed lucrative practice, and wanted there on three charges of forgery and jumping his bond in 1905, was lodged in jail here tonight by Sheriff G. s. Matthews of Austin and Deputy Sheriff Hakeman of Mobile. They brought Hamer up to the city tonight on tug from Fort Nor gan, where he was arrested upon arrival there this afternoon of the Norwegian steamer Haral, from Honduras, in which country Hamer has been a fugitive for the past five years. The Texas sheriff has been here for two or three days working on the case, being tipped off that Hamer was coming to the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Mrs. Call Dies.

Florence. August S0.-Mrs, Ephriam Call died suddenly yesterday at her home three miles east of Florence, death being due to heart failure. She belonged to one of the countys substantial families and is survived by her husband and sev- eral children, among them Mrs J. F. F. Westmoreand of this city. The funeral cortege left at l o'clock this afternoon for Pleasant Hill cemetery, nine miles from Florence, where the interment took place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Revival Service.

Florence, August 3O.-(Special.)- )-The re- vival meeting held annually at Mars Hlll Christian church by the Rev. T. B. Lari- more. and which Is a great event, draw ing people for miles around, was inau- gurated yesterday when MT. Larimore preached three strong sermons A basket dinner was served on the grounds, the audience remaining over between serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Read-GIasqoW.

Rev and Mrs George W. Read of Taladega announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Frances, to Dr. Marvin Whitfield Glasgow The wedding will take place at 1 o'clock on Wednesday,
 September 15, at the First Methodist church in Talladega. Rev. Frank w. Brandon, presiding elder of the Bessemer district, will perform the ceremony. Roscoe E. Scott. cousin to the groom-t to- be, will act as best man and Miss Bertha Cowan will be maid of honor. pr. W. S. Rountree, Dr. John T. Kent, Rev B. B. Glasgow and Prof. John c. Blackwell will act as ushers. Immediate N after the ceremony tho hrida and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Suruery, Not Politics.

Dr. R. M. Cunningham returned this evening from Baltimore, where he has been for the past three weeks. attending a series of surgical clinics at Johns Hop kins hospital The doctor is looking well and stated that he spent a most enjoy able and profitable trip. When asked his opinion about the political situation in Alabama, he said that at the present time his mind was surgery and ngs politics, and that he had nothing to give out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Oscar Jones Dead.

Florence, August 30.-(Special)-Oscar Jones, aged as, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his father, David Jones, near Oakland, from a congestive chill. He was unmarried and his father and a large family of brothers and sisters sur vive him. The remains were brought to Florence this afternoon at o'clock ald inferred in the city cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

Unusually inspiring reports were made at the meeting of the Anniston Trades Council yesterday afternoon. apparently indicating that prosperity has returned to the Model City in full sway. Nearly every union in the city was represented and the speakers all had optimistic mess ages, reporting that all their fellows are at work and that the demand for labor is in excess of the supply.
 At this meeting arrangements were completed for the observance of Labor day at Oxford lake, which will be on the grandest scale ever attempted in Alabama, it being the intention of the organization to be prepared for the en- tertainment of at least 30o0 persons, every union in Calhoun county, Including the farmers union, having been invited.
 Sheriff LeGrand has been placed in charge of the order committee and he will have a large number of deputies on hand. J. L. Murphy will prepare the barbecue and J. T. Fain will be master of ceremonies, the speakers being Labor Attorney White P. Gibson and M. w. Howard of Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
The Girl in White,

The Girl in White. arriving so late Sat urday, was unable to complete her pur- chases, so we will have our store open Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 10 for the completion of her buying. She will hold a public reception to all who desire to meet her at our store that evening. Brandes, the Jeweler, 20O5 Second avenue.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

groom will leave for a trip and return to Ensley October 1.
 Miss Read has made her home in Ensley for the past eight years, having held an important position as teacher in the public schools. Dr. Glasgow is member of the firm of Kent, Glasgow & Black, physicians and surgeons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

ance will be more marked there than here in the city, as most of the men who are at present employed in the steel plant and who have families, are located near the plant, and will send their chill dren to the Alabama City schools. Prof. Frank Moody of Albertville will be the superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Sydmore First-"Mee Next. !"

Hot? Dusty? Flies? Mos quites? Not at Point Clear Alabama's best coast resort. Bathing, Fishing, Sailing. Bet ter now than ever at Point Clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

Farmers who have been in the city re- gently brings news of the very gloomiest kind in regard to crops in Calhoun coun- ty, which are badly in need of rain. There was a slight shower last night, but 1t did little good and unless there Is a rain soon the result will be disas- trous 1t Is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Held on Serious Charqe.

Florence, August 30.-(Special.) )-Alonzo Fitzpatrick, a young white man, whose mother resides at Killen. this county, was arrested yesterday by Sheriff c. w. Young on suspicion of having stolen a mule. The boy was trying to sell the mule but could give no reasonable &C., count of how he came in possession of It. He will be given a preliminary trial next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

A big celebration was held at Oxford Saturday evening by way of rejoicing over the winning of the pennant of the city league from Anniston In the series of three games, which ended Saturday afternoon. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, old and young alike took part in the celebration, and the scalp of the Model City was treated to no few ignominies at the hands of the over- joyous fans The rivalry between the two cities has always been intense, but this is the greatest victory that the It. tie city has ever won over its larger op- ponent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
SUNDAY DRUNKS
 GROW EXPENSIVE Price Is Being Advanced In
 AnniSton Court WHERRITT WILL RETURN Anniston Trades Council Reports That All Workmen Are Employed
 and That More Men Are
 in Demand.
WHERRITT WILL RETURN

Anniston. August 90.-(Special. .)-The cost of Sunday drinking went up a few notches higher this morning, when Recorder James F. Green assessed two unfortunates $25.5O each for this misde- meanor. One of the men appealed his case. The fines for this offense have been gradually increased every Monday by Recorder Green since he has been in office, and he says he will continue to raise the fines until the evil is abolished or he has reached the limit of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

Acquisition papers were received from Governor Conner yesterday and this morning Deputy Sheriff John Rowland left for New Orleans to get H. B. Wher- ritt, who is wanted here on a charge of having passed a forged check for $50 on c. H. Mitchell. Accompanying the re- state would not be responsible for any of the cost in returning Wherritt, and this will have to be borne by Manager Mitch ell, the costs to the present aggregating about s20o. An article in the Hotel World says that Wherritt has served a term In the penitentiary for this same offense. which, 1t is alleged. he has prac
 ticed in various parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Called for the Costs.

Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court has issued an order to the railroads litigating against the state rates. calling on each for $1250 to defray the costs in the work that is to be done. This must be in before October 15, when the work of taking testimony will be taken up. The following railroads get the order Louisville and Nashville, South and North, Central of Georgia, Western of Alabama and the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Many Mad Dogs.

That there are many mad dogs in the state the records of the state depart ment of bacteriology testify. Within the past few days there have been eight bitten patients received for treatment the latest being Grover Bryant, the 16-year- old son of F. A. Bryant of Equality. The same dog that bit the lad bit mule that has since died Since the Pasteur section was opened by the state in No- vember, 190S there have been 145 patients successfully treated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Guards Good Work.

The Alabama National Guard rife team, which has been shooting at Camp Perry, made a fine showing, winning a prize of $2O0. and will likely be moved up from Class c to Class D. They have gone from thirty-sixth place to twenty-sixth, as a result of the work done. The whole state is showing great pride in the work dont. and the team will be given happy re- ception when it comes home about next Wednesday. Gen. Bibb Graves, who is in command is sending back some ex- cellent reports of the records and be- haVior of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Cotton Mill Children.

The office of the state jail and mill inspector is anticipating good results from the compulsory education law as applied to cotton mills, and finds that in the main it Is being regarded by the mill men. With the assurance that the law is good, as passed by the extra session. there will be further demand upon all who work to see that no child is allowed in any mill or factory that has not been to school eight weeks, six of which must have been continuous. Inspector Bush. who has been in i'll health for some time. is now in North Carolina and hopes to be in good shape again in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

Yesterday was decidedly the hottest day of the year in this city. Thermometers registered around the 100 mark in the shade, the heat being very oppressive. Several showers brought relief to nearby vicinities but in Gadsden there was not a drop of water from the clouds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
Montgomery Mention

The fertilizer bulletin, delayed by the crowded condition of the printing office, will be out by Wednesday or Thursday
 Frank N. Julian. secretary of state will return from Colorado Springs Thurs day, where he has been attending the meeting of the state insurance commits sioners. Deputy Insurance Commissioner A. C.. Sexton has been i'll for several days and is yet confined to his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31
koIb in the Race.

A recent publication of the race for commissioner of agriculture left out the name of Capt R. F. Kolb one of the most widely known of the lot. Captain Kolb held the position in the old days and was one of the first men to bring 1t up to practical use for the farmers. He has a following that no man can take away from him. The fact that the cap tain had become interested in a half million dollar land deal near Annisto/ led some to believe that he might give up the race But this is not fact. He is in to the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-31

Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Will kinson is away to Coffee county for a meeting of the farmers, and will join other farmer men to give instruction to those who are seeking aid to till the soil. Chief Clerk W. F. Wilkinson is looking after some school work at his home in Prattsville. Commissioner Wilkinson says that the farmers meetings that he and his friends have been attending are de- void of politics, the time being given to farm problems.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-08-19

nearly one o'clock and not a word was said about
the window or the playwrghts strong right arm!
For man of his brusque threats Mr.. Shaw
has very mild and notwithstanding ghost.
Halle Ermine Rves has ghost that might
be of Oriental origin, for 1t resembles an antique
and deliberately carved vase OF Chinese design
more than anything else Perhaps it is meant
for the urn that contains my shades" the novel
list laughingly remarked.
OF course one may just care to have the
ghosts of ones friends and not particularly those
of people celebrated in the art, literary politi-
cal worlds, and then 1t will be a simple matter
to fill up ones ghost book, for the making of
ghosts viii be found to be quite a novelty at
tea other social affair, and taken along with
ones hand luggage on an ocean voyage ghost.
book will prove a source of endless amuse
ment while 1t will make lasting souvenir of
the trip. The ghost book itself is a small affair
that can be gotten in the pocket of an oveTcoat
be carried easily in mum or big hand
bag, so that one can always take it along with
out any trouble
When you ask for ghost signature you prepare
the page for the writing by folding it and the
person whose ghost you after writes directly
on the line of the fold. stub pen which holds
a large amount of ink is best for this purpose,
as the size and mystery of the ghost depend
largely upon the ink After the name is written
the page is folded together again without blot
ting and 10, the ghost appears. Try 1t and see!
It is not necessary to have book One can
have the signatures written on separate sheets
of paper and collect them, but must be
taken to use soft paper that will absorb the ink
readily. These separate sheets can then be
pasted into a scrap-bOok but the little ghost
book itself viii be found more convenient. At
the top Of a page in the ghost book is a small
dotted line for the date and below appears
another line for the writing of the name after
the ghost is made. so that after all in ghost
book one gets a genuine autograph well as
the spook signature.
While several ghost signatures of the same
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-08-19
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS.
Unselflshness in Life Is the One Thing
That Will Transform All
Things to Gold.

The moment we set about the task
Of making every human being we
come in contact with better for know
ing us-more cheerful, more coura-
geous and with greater faith in the
kindness Of God and man-that mo-
ment we begin to attain the third pur-
pose of life-personal happiness,
Would you possess the magic secret
of the alchemist which transforms all
things to gold?
1t is unselfishness-or to use bet
ter word, selflessness.
He who goes forth bent upon being
always kind. always helpful, in the lit
tie daily events of life, will find all
skies tinted with gold. all his nights
set with stars and unexpected flowers
of pleasure springing up in his path
way.
And all his tears shall turn into
Enthusiastically Eagle.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-08-19

for work.
The rich American going abroad counts only
one on the passenger list but he must be carefully
considered in any estimate
He spreads out the chart upon his desk. An
exceedingly anxious-toplease agent OF the steam
ship company is at his side. Here is something
up the bow that is just rght-so the steam
ship man says mot for a minute says the man
who has the last say. 1t is too far up in front.
The motion of the boat would put him out Of bust
ness the first day. What else?
Oh an exquisite suite amidshps. It's great
The Countess de sptzbergen never takes any
thing else when she is going to or coming from
America. Beautiful parlor, mahogany finish. Bed
room in ivory. Bathroom in baby blue Maids
quarters. And the rate for two adults and one
servant is only S1700.
viii the gentleman take it?
Indeed he will not The Countess of spitzber-
gen may travel in the hold II she likes, but no
baby blue mahogany lure him to a point
over the engines Why. didn't he come over once
in a suite thus located? Didn't the incessant
coughing, wheeling, trembling and sneezng of the
machinery nearly drive him wild? Not wink
Of sleep from the time he went abroad until he
got home. Friends thought he had been sick
when he showed himself in the street.
Oh, very well. Here's an equally beautiful
suite far removed from the engines-back toward
the stern. Occupants of these apartments often
call for the captain to ask what makes the boat
go, because they can hear no noise nor feel any
vibration. Highly recommended by the best ply
sicans to nervous patients Price, the
Did any one ever hear of such stupidity? Here
our patient multimillionaire has explained in de-
tail that he cannot travel at the bow of shiD
because the motion is too great and the agent has
shown him a suite near the stern, What's the
difference between the bow and the stern, any
way? Isn't each end balanced in the middle
where It win go up and down like the end of a
walkingbeam? Well a steamship man who
doesn't know any more than that can 20 back
home. Mr.. Multi-Millionaire win travel by some
line that at least employs persons Of Intelligence
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-08-19

enough, if one will look at the prima donna's
shost 1t will be found quite true.
Aiiss Geraldine Farrar was enchanted with
her ghost, which she said looked like yeritable
butterfly How splendid to be so picturesque a
ghost" Miss Farrar commented
Miss Emma c. Thursby has one of the most
remarkable ghosts of all, and for beauty and
symmetry II is quite pleasing a wrought
iron work design a Japanese brass candle
stick Il prefer to think of it as something that
was designed by the shades of Japanese
artist, which idea I absorbed when visited some
of the great temples in Japan" said Miss Thursby.
Lady Warwick says she doesn't believe in
ghosts at ALL but she was very much impressed
by the appearance of her titled name when her
ghost became reality. 81 think | shall design
a book plate out of it. That wouldn't be a bad
idea would it," the countess added she
viewed the strong, bold writing that formed her
signature.
Lady Cosmo Duff-Gordon was enchanted with
her ghost and ghost-colecting has become such
"A fad with her that she has purchased a dozen
of the little volumes for her friends. 81 put my
ghost in each and l suppose l must be a
woman Of a number Of selves or else there are
a number Of warning ghosts in my ancestry, for
each one Of my signatures produced a ghost 80
totally different from the others that one would
scarcely believe that they came from the same
name and handwriting. But am rather pleased
with the idea for what is more prosaic than lack
of variety? have made my fortune by original
and diverse designs in the making of frocks,"
said the titled dressmaker, $50 why shouldn't
my ghost signatures portray that characteristics"
When Mrs Elinor Glyn, author of, Three
Weeks" had made her ghost she thought that
Il bore some resemblance to tiger and eagerly
pointed out its claws. 1.-THE tiger is essentially
one OF my transmigrations OF shall l say mani
festationsH" remarked Mrs. Glyn. "Hence my
tiger ghost Paul would be pleased with that,
wouldn't he?" she added with a smile
Emmy Destinn. the gifted Bohemian prima
donna Of the Royal opera house. Berlin. who has