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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
At East Lake

Saturday and Sunday will be big days
at East Lake Beginning with a spe-
cial dance tonight and several big picnic
crowds during the day. the lake will be
crowded until midnight tomorrow.
Nappi's band has prepared a special
programme for tomorrow afternoons free
concert Fun on the roulette wheel and
the scenic railway is the craze more
than ever. and as East Lake is the only
cool place of amusement in the city 1t
Is drawing enormous crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
BENZ. TEEL DIES
FROM INJURIES

Thomas Benjamin Teel died at a local
infirmary yesterday morning as a-fesult
of injuries sustained last Saturday at
Clanton. 1t seems that he was a me-
chanic and while operating his gasoline
engine his leg was caught in the belt
He was whirled over the fly-whee and
fell, striking his skull, iniicting frac-
ture.
He was treated in Clanton for a few
days and his condition becoming alarm
ing Wednesday he was rushed to Biz
mingham and carried to the Robinson
infirmary where 1t was at first thought
that his injuries would not prove fatal.
He grew worse. however. and died yes
terday morning.
Mr.. Teel was a we'll known citizen of
Clanton and his many friends there viii
regret to learn of his tragic death. ~
is survived by widow. one daughtf
Miss Elnora Teel. and two sons, ThoA
Teel of Clanton and Joseph Teel OF
mingham. Mr.. Teel himself was a
mer resident of Birmingham, havinr
connected with the Krebs Lumbery
pany and the American Bolt Wos&O
had been resident of Clanton 40
time. t
The body will be sent to CT
day for burial by the Green
Ing company. The body win
panied by his son and laugh
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Rev. Mlln~r at y. NJ. {. A

"A Neglected Opportunity" will be the
subject of a special address to men by
the Rev. John Miner at the Pastime
theatre tomorrow afternoon. These meet
ings are held every Sunday under the
auspices of the Young Mems Christian
association and are attracting large audi
ences the service will begin at $3.50
o'clock and the programme includes Sc
lections by the association orchestra and
chorus songs, All men will receive q
cordial welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
WORK is TO BEGIN SOON
ON NEW CITY "JULIANNA'

The company, known as the Cullman
Coal and Coke company, owns 1900 acres
of the best coal land in Alabama. the
Black creek COAL for which they expended
over 100000 Jenkins W. Jones is the
representative at Cullinan, and under his
direction over $4,000 mas already been
spent on a railroad to connect Cullman
with Julianna The grading of the road
bed is completed and work will commence
shortly on the concrete bridges in order
that the track may be laid. The mine has
been opened, Il entries having been
driven, and as soon as the track is put in
the company will be ready to move the
coal
The whole proposition is in the hands of
Hollanders, and the Queen is said to be
furnishing most of the money. The town
is named for her daughter
The proposal is to bulld a modern town.
with church, schoolhouse, all modern
street and sanitary improvements, and
houses for a colony of 400 people, who
are to be sent over from Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
SLEEP WALKER TUMBLES
FROM THIRD STORY WINDOW

dressed. Green's ambulance was called
and he was taken to a local hospital
where his arm was treated. 1t 10 not
believed that there will be any seri-
Gus results from his fall, as he was
resting easily early this morning.
According to Beavers story he went
to sleep TIL ursday night with win
dow in the back of the room open. In
the early part OF the morning he thinks
that he must have walked out the win
dow as that Is the only way to &C
count for his fall II is considered
remarkable that he was not killed by
the fall of three stories and II is only
accounted for by the fact that he was
asleep and that his muscles were re-
Taxed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Durdnd Seeking Data
On Birmingham Wards

Census, Bessemer, Jefferson County,
Ala.
Sir: In the 1910 census report it is the
intention to show the comparison of the
populations of 1900 and 1910, and l am
very anxious to get the Information as
to the location of the wards in Birming-
ham city If possible, note the desired
information on the inclosed list, and re,
turn the said list as soon as possible.
Very respectfully.
"E. DANA DURAND, Director"
According to the information furnished
by the Board of Revenue, Birmingham
comprises all of precincts q, "a and g.
and portions of precincts I, 9, 10, II, 20, 20.
Sc, AZ and As.
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1t was discovered yesterday morning
that the window of the store of Mas
tiers & Agee had been broken by burg
lars some time Thursday night and a
dress, three skirts and a hat stolen.
The theft was discovered by Mr.. Agee
yesterday morning, but was not re-
ported to the police until later. on ac-
count of the fact that Mr.. Agee was
under the impression that the police
were already aware of the burglary. 1t
is thought that the burglar first at
tempted to cut through the window
fronting on Third avenue, but was
frightened away. He came back later
and was successful at the side win
dow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Grace Church, WcOdlnwn

Special sermons will be preached at
Grace church, Woodlawn, tomorrow
morning at / / o'clock and at p. m. by
the rector, Rev. J. J. Lanier The sub
ject of the sermon at the morning SER
vice is Seek we first the kingdom of
God and His righteousness, and all
things will be added to you" The sub
iect of the evening sermon is THE
elect of God" In this sermon Rev. Mr.
Lanier will show that the doctrine of
election applies to every department of
life.
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j. W. ClcmmOns

The body of j. w. Clemmons, who
died Thursday. will be sent today to
Conyers, Ca, for burial. 1t was origi-
nally intended to send the body to At
lanta, but the destination has been
changed. The body will be accompanied
by Mrs. Clemmois and her father-in-
law, ]. w. Jones.
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tive went plunging into the ditch below
Montgomery. In addition to this 1t is
said the the officers have an angle bar
which was used by the wreckers in
smashing the lock attached to the switch.
He Is said to have admitted that after
he smashed the lock he turned the lamp
to keep the red from replacing the white
which would have caused the engineer to
stop the train. 1t Is also believed that
tho several statements OF the negro only
go to prove that he was directly in touch
with the wrecking. He ,will be vigorously
prosecuted by the Louisville and Nash
Vile
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
The WEATHER

Washington. August 26-Forecast for
Alabama: Slightly cooler in east and
south portions; Sunday part cloudy,
warmer in the interior; light northeast
winds becoming variable.
Mississippi: Partly cloudy Saturday:
showers in south portion; cooler in south
east portion; Sunday part cloudy warmer
In the interior; light northeast winds be-
coming variable.
The following is the local report of the
United States weather bureau at Birming-
ham for the "a hours ended at 4 p. m.
August 26, 1910:
Maximum temperature ................ IS
Minimum temperature ................. Il
Mean temperature ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81
Normal temperature .................... u
Denclency OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. zos
precipitation -s...........t.. 'Vu
Total precipitation since Jan. l -. .3S 46
EXCESS ......................... ........, l.u4
w. Fl. LEHMAN, Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS


The 14-months- old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. T. Hill died at Ketona yes
terday morning. The body was sent
yesterday afternoon to Remap for
burial by Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27

Spend q week at Ingram
Wells hotel; rates reduced to
IS.
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SHAW. The Undertaken. Phones Q.

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones icoa.
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w. Fl. LEHMAN. Observer.
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He Is alleged to have stated in the city
jail here before being taken away that
he had been given the third degree :"
The negro stated here that he had been
beaten, shocked with electric battery
and otherwise maltreated in order to get
confession. Finally the negro said he
told the detectives tha> he threw the train
in order to escape further punishment
from them. He added that he had rather
die than to go through such awful pun
ishment again. The negro stated unhesi-
tatingly that he did the robbing of the
Central OF Georgia railroad cars and
-c''ld Willingly plead guilty TO that crime
but maintained the wreck charge below
.u oilt eo.lie.s was untrue.
Although he says this the Louisville
and Nashville and Detective Sgsbee have
recovered a watch that he is said to have
removed from the almost dying fireman.
who was injured when the giant locomo-
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
RIVER PASSES FLOOD STAGE.
At Evansville and Continues TO Rise
Rapidly.

Evansville, Ind, March L.
The Ohio river threatens to flood
vast tracts Of bottom land AT
noon today the stage was 81 feet,
being two feet above the stage,
and reports from points upon the
steam are to the effect that a
rise of another foot is expected
by tonight. The river is rising
very rapidly, due to the heavy
rains and melting snow and ice
in the Allegheny and Monogahela
water sheds. Flood warnings
were sent out from here to vari-
Gus stations in this section this
afternoon. 1t is probable that
the river will reach the 40 feet
mark, in which event great dam
age will result.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
wldowhOod In China.

According to the laws of good so.
ciety in China. young widows should
not remarry Widowhood is. therefore,
held in highest esteem. and the older
the widow grows the more agreeable
her position becomes Should she
reach fifty years she may. by apply
Ing to the emperor, get sum OF mon
ey with which to buy a tablet, on
which her virtues are inscribed. The
tablet is then placed over the door at
the principal entrance Of her house.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
The Girl from the U. S. A.

"The Girl from the u. S. A."
which appears at the Temple
Theatre, soon, is said TO be liter
airy invention. 1t makes everybody
SIT up and take notice. Though
showing IN Its evolutions the social
life of the orient In its two most
striking phases, 1t is so wildly
American in sentiment, so vigorous
ly clever In dialogue. and astonlsh-
ingly true rs as to types and char
acters, that no one ever thinks that
any of its exciting complications
are other than the natural events of
real life portrayed so strikingly.
OF course, 1t Is love story. A story
of hate also-with Its twin, Re-
venge; Of unlawful desire and law
fLl triumph. And IL shows In vivid
CLEANS the complicated politics Of
other lands, and the close relation
ship Of our own Government with
the one Free Press on earth, whose
mighty voice controls the world,
and decides the fates of individuals
and nations.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03

Alice, the colored cook OF Mrs. j.
M. Victory, has a pet red bird, that
is not Gagged, but stays around the
house and yard and eats out of her
hand. Several weeks ago it was
missed and Miss Margaret Victory
was near the post office, when this
bird recognized her and flew and lit
on her shoulder. She carried it
home and it seemed to know the
family. This is the first time that
we ever heard of red bird being
tanned.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
areat { - 81 nInarenna-

At the trial of the rebels held al
Carlisle, England, after the 1745 ris
ing, one witness was, although Scots
man, examined under the English
form of adjuration. He gave an &C
count so palpably wide of the trutf
that the prosecuting counsel hat
him resworn after the form of hi:
own country. He then gave evidence
of very different stamp. On being
asked how he came to utter so man,
falsehoods when irst sworn, he re
pkicai "SwornI There's an unco' diff
ArTeRcs 'atwssn blawing On a beui
an seunin' ans's ssai t. hellI"
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Thlrat for Novelties.

The curse Of modern life-the thirst
for the new. the rage to get out of the
old SKINS the blight on our litera-
ture. our art, our drama, our manners
even our morals. II is a passion
without aim. OF conviction, or feeling
"a mere restless itch to get free from
old habits and to get into something
uncommon. it hardly matters what. \
only 1t can announce itself as "uncon-
ventional. Washington Times.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
nIsTILLERY DYNAM1TED
After Several Failures to Set II son Fir
With Coal Oil.

Leitchfield, KY, March L.
The distillery of ii. l.. Wilson at
Bee Springs, Edmonson county,
was blown up with dynamite,
after several unsuccessful at
tempts to fire it with coal oil.
1t was recently sold by Charles
Meredith, who had been warned
not to operate it.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
The Kind That scratches.

Goodness mel" exclaimed the old
lady, looking up from the paper she
was perusing, here's an account Of q
government raid on a wildcat distil.
lery in Tennessee. I'd heap sight
sooner pour strychnine down my
throat than whisky made of wild cats.
1t must scratch awfully as it goes
down. Chicago Daily News.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
RIessIna Should Have counted.

There Is a French story of an old
woman who, on seeing the carriage OF
the young King Louis XIII. passing
on its way from church, where the
marriage had just taken place, took
OF her shoe, and throwing it at his
coach, cried out: "Tis all I have,
your majesty. but may the blessing Of
God go with it,"
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
citizens Drove Hard BARGAIN

Chatham square, now one OF the
busiest points on the lower East side
had a bad beginning. A giant negro
who was a sort of king OF ten super
animated slaves, was allowed to settle
there, each of his subjects being re
quired to pay fat hog and score o
bushels Of grain every year for the
privilege of living there, part of the
agreement being that their children
should remain slaves.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Bridge sweep. Away on the wabash.

Peru, Ind, March 1.-The
Wabash river at this point is
still rising and several small
bridges have been washed away.
Railroad tracks of the O. @. q l..
railroad have been submerged in
many places by the high water.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
After He is Gone.

In order that she may be guided by
his gentle influence in the future, Mrs.
Lysander John Appleton has had her
husband say into photograph. Make
that &C as far as you can" After he
is gone and she is a widow she will
have the photograph repeat this rec
ord to her whenever she starts down
town to spend as much as a dime
Atchison Globe
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Local Happenings
Goodrich leads for photographs.


J.E. johnson has moved into the
home OF Mrs. S. E. Stevens.
Miss George Bishop is receiving
new spring millinery daily.
Little Dorthy Bramwell had the
misfortune to sprafn her right arm
Saturday, while playing near her
home. -.....
Extra long. good hair braids at
Miss Georgia Bishops. Price $500.
Tappan d Gardner have received
large supply of new goods and now
have the most complete stock in
Western Kentucky.
Quite large number of Madison
Vile and darlington citizens at
tended the oratorical contest at
Paducah last week.
Henry Parker has sold his fine
farm near here to Herbert Wood
ruff, who lives near st. Charles.
Consideration unknown.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Thayer, of
Birmingham, Ala, will arrive Sun
day to visit Mrs. Thsyer's parents,
AIR. and Mrs. Ernest Rootz.
The city officials will require the
colored poel room to close at 10
o'clock, as this place has been Civ
ng the officers trouble lately.
The house of w. =. MoGary, that
was destroyed by fire some time
ago, is being rebuilt. Mr.. McGary
believes in darlington real estate.
Etrother Hancock, Ed Majors and
Ellsworth Evans were entertained at
. delightful supper by Roy Foard,
1T his residence at Hecla, last Tues
day night. They vote Roy a fine
host.
Last Thursday morning the four
months old baby of Dan Griffin
died at the home of it's parents of
non-nutrItion. 1t was buried at the
darlington cemetery Friday after
noon.
Owing to the change of dates, the
Great Coburn's Minstrels will not
show here on March 9Th, as billed,
but will be here Wednesday, March
18th. This show is better this year
than ever.
Cab %, a vaudeville company,
showed at the opera house two
nights They had six people and put
up first class show and was well
attended. They went to Morton
Gap Wednesday.
w. s. McGary and Ed Trahern
entertained a few of their friends at
finch Monday night at the resi-
dence of Mrs. H. Browning. After
the games delightful buffet lunch
was served. All spent delightful
evening.
The Moler Barber College of Lou
isville, KY, wants men to learn the
barber trade. They offer splendid
inducements and short term COM
pletes. They mail free a beautiful
catalogue and ask all our readers to
send for it.
The Hopkinsville KentuckIan of
Feb. % has quite an article about a
former citizen of this place, Mr.. JnO.
w. TwymaD. Mr.. Twyman 10 now
with the firm of Waller & Trice,
nndertakers of that city, and is
eoming to the front. We wish him
nuccess.
The Home Mission Society Of the
M. f. Church, South. has received a
gift of 800 to be appi ed on The debt
of the parsonage. They met Mon
day night at the home Of Mrs De-
shon and elected officers for the
nnsuing year; Mrs. w. L Bram-
we'll, president; Mrs. w. l.. Morri-
son, vice president; and Miss Annie
Ashby, recording secretary.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Sinner and Orator.

IF had my way" DR.. Macnamara
once confessed to an interviewer, Il
should be singing in Carmen instead
OF making speeches from the treasury
bench. But. unfortunately, the British
public thinks great deal more of a
man who can make a bad speech than
man who can sing good song
Westminster Gazette.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Babv,a Health.

II the mother who can possibly az
ford 1t win have her baby observed
during its first few months by good
nurse or physician, the mother will be
saved much anxiety and the baby
stands better chance of health. This
does not mean to be crank on health.
1t does mean advise your doctor of
every appearance, of pain or distress;
then heed his advice.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Kind Of RottIe for Him.

An agent come into our sanctum
yestiddy tryin' to sell us bottle thet
he claimed would keep anything we
put into it fer ~ hours. but 1t was a
fraud, we could open 1t without a
corkscrew even; tn bottle tibet keeps
anythin' in our neighborhood fer "a
hours has gotter be made outen
armor plate an closed with a time
lock.-Alkali Eye.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03

Don't ever think the poetry il deaa
in an old man because his forehead is
wrinkled, or that his manhood has
left him when his hand trembies. II
they we're ever there. they are there
still.--Dr. Holmes. "Autocrat OF the
Breakfast Table"
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
turkish Medicines.

The educational test for pharmacists
in Turkey Is not on drugs. chemicals,
etc. II is on arithmetic, the Turkish
and French languages and general
smattering. Still. most Turks go to the
native dry goods or grocery store for
their favorite remedies-oil. tallow,
candle plasters, linseed, poultices and
stuff for camomile teas, etc.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Jennie Was Posted.

The teacher had been telling the
class about the rhinoceros family.
Now, name some things" said she,
that are very dangerous to get near
to, and that have horns" "Automo-
biles!" replied little Jennie Jones,
promptly.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
rhe Test Of sober rhouuht.

II an idea that seemed so brilliant
as you smoked your good night cigar
still looks good when you crawl out
In the cold the next morning, there's
usually something in it-Kansas City
Times.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
CORNS CURED Zoe.

There's no need for you to suffer
with corns. Netherlands Corn Cure
has cured thousands and will cure
you. Only 10 cents and cure guar
anteed. r. M. Mcfarland, Madi.
sonville, Ky
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Turkey.

The turkey gobbler, the largest and
one of the most important OF all do
nestle fowls, Is a simon pure Yankee,
and its ancestry goes away back a
million years int the early tertiary
times when the gobbler was not much
bigger than q quail.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
WIIIIno 10 HELD.

II always feel after have spent an
hour or two in your company" he said
that am better man." ut is very
good of you 10 say So" she replied.
Don't hesitate to come often."-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Obvious Reason.

''Why do women wear veils?" In
ouires a contemporary. That's easy.
IT'S because they can always buy them
at bargain sales.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
A cIever wrIter

Patrice--"YOu say she is a clever
writer?" "Patience-"Very. Why. I've
known her to use fountain pen with
out getting ink all over her fingersl"
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03
Girls.

No one but a girl can do some
thugs. For instance. a girl can wear
an auto veil with the air Of just haV-
ing stepped from her own machine.
when her present possessions ana r.
ture prospects couldn't be cashed for
s10.-Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-03

Glass Brieks Replace WIndvwu.
Glass bricks inssEted in TIE wual
now tAks the place Of viAAOvs.