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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
LIVES IN \ TREETOP
Three Years in Camp AIoft Restores
 q Mans Health

From the Washington Herald.
 Camp Aloft is the name of a treetop home in Champaign county, Ohio, in which D. o. Steinberger has lived for three years. When he took thus liter ally to the woods he was supposed to be in the last stages of consumption. Physicians gave him six months to live. He weighed only 100 pounds, and when he crawled out to Colorado the doctors there sent him home so that he wouldn't die on their hands and swell the death rate. So MT. Steinberg- er-who had been an artist before he became a consumptive-got back to Ohio and took his own case in hand. He picked out likely white oak tree and established his residence in it's upper branches seventy feet from the ground.
 There, through summer and winter, he has slept on a bed of boughs done much of his own work, received his friends, and breathed the pure air, which has brought back complete health.
 There are two means of ascent to the top of the tree By one a spur lad der runs up a neghboring tree. from
 
 across to the house tree. on which the ascent is completed by d scaling lad der. This, however. is too hazardous for many of Steinberger's guests He therefore contrived a cliff dwellers swing" by which visitors can be hoisted aloft by ropes and pulley
 The door to Camp Aloft is opened with a rifle shot" MT. Steinberger says in the Wide World, and as no one but myself knows where to put the bullet that liberates the ropes I am assured of quiet when l wish to sleep or work undisturbed.
 T firmly believe in the treetop cure for consumption" he continued. Any afflicted person can try it at small cost I erected this platform with my own hands and there is no roof over Camp Aloft, except in stormy weather when a canopy is drawn overhead.
 q gained fifty pounds the first few months, and after three years of tree top life I tip the scales at over 200. That is pretty good for a man given up for death, don't you think?"
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large number of signatures asking that Lee Moody be candidate for the leg islature. While MT. Moody has made no formal announcement 1t is believed that he will run, as strong pressure is being brought to bear. It Is felt here that he is the logical man to make the race.
 Nose Williams, the old negro who was assaulted several days ago. died at the Robinson hospital last night. His as- sailant has not been captured. The tyou- ble arose over information that Williams is said to have given about a blind tiger
 The Woodward mines paid off today. as did the Sloss. The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company also paid of. Business was brisk up to late hour tonight.
 Mrs. T. T. Huey left today for Mont gomery to visit her brother, J. G. May field.
 w. c. Chandler and family have re- moved to Seattle, Wash, where they will reside in future.
 Chester Tubb, who has been in the employ of Long-Lewis Hardware co - pany. leaves tomorrow for St. Louis to accept his former position with the Sim mons Hardware company
 James Weaver and Mrs. Mary Veitch will be married tomorrow at the resi- dence of Mrs. Cadella White on Caro- lima avenue
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bacilli and germs and microbes of disease that fill our own air. And when the white
 man imported In their ships these various
 micro-organisms of disease. the Typeans crumpled up and went down before them. When one considers the situation, one is almost driven to the conclusion that the white race hourishes on impurity
 and corruption. Natural selection, how
 ever gives the explanation. We of the
 white race are the survivors and the descendants of the thousands of genera tions of survivors in the war with the micro-organisms. Whenever one of us was born with a constitution peculiarly receptive to these minute enemies. such one promptly died. Only those of us survived who could withstand them. We who are alive are the immune, the fit the ones best constituted to live in a world of hostile micro-organisms. The poor Marquesans had undergone no such selection. They were not immune. And they who were not eaten by enemies so microscopic as to be invisible. and against whom no war of dart and javelin was possible. On the other hand had there been a few hundred thousand Marques ans to begin with. there might have been sufficient survivors to lay the foundation for new race-a regenerated race, if a plunge into a fostering bath of organic poison can be called regeneration.
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John Morrison, who was recently elected exalted ruler of Ensley lodge No. 897, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks, is one of Ensley's most substan- tial citizens.
 He moved to Ensley Il years ago and established the Ensley Woodworking company, and has successfully operated the concerr since that time.
 He has taken an active part in mu- nicipal affairs, having represented his ward in the city council with mucn credit to himself
 He has been a member of St. Johns yestry for many years and has shown much interest in it's affairs.
 He has served the lodge in several
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ROgers-MellOn

A number of pre-nuptial events have been announced in honor of the we'd ding of Miss Zaidee Rogers and Nfr Max P. Mellon, which takes place Thursday, March 24. A linen shower will be rendered the bride-elect at the home of Miss Bessie Morrison on March IS, and will be followed by other social functions.
 The popularity of the young couple makes the wedding one of much fn- terest. The wedding party will be Mrs. Frank Thompson, natron of honor; Miss Bessie Morrison and Miss Agnes Mcdowell. bridesmaids; MT. John By rum, best man; MT. c. H. Sloan and J. Walter Davenport, groomsmen; MT. J. Jerome Byrum and M. R. Johnson, ushers. The bride will be given away by her brother, Mir. Claude Rogers, and Rev. J. D. Simpson will officiate. Miss Belle Mccoy will preside at the organ and Mrs. Charles J. Severin will sing suitable selections.
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The Dying PoIxnerinns.

From the Pacific Monthly
 Of all the inhabitans of the South seas, the Marquesans were adjudged the strongest and the most beautiful.
 And all this strength and beauty has departed, and the valley of Typee Is the abode of some dozen wretched crea- lures, afflicted by leprosy, elephantiasis and tuberculosis Melville estimated the population at 2000, not taking into consid- eration the small adjoining valley of Ho-o-umi Life has routed away in this wondertul garden spot. where the climate Is as delightful and healthful as any to be found in the world. Not alone were the Typeans physically magnificent; they were pure. Their air did not contain the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Paddy's Cnf.
HUUf SHFs From Judge's Library.

From Judges Library.
 An Irishman, fresh from the "ould sod. '' secured job with numbering crew in the Minnesota woods. While sound asleep in his bunk one night a lynx slipped in at the open window, espied Paddy's bripdle whiskers and promptly bounced on its supposed enemy. A terrific con test ensued during which Paddy's cloth ing was reduced to ribbons, but ending happily when the brawny son of Erin secured half Nelson on the beast and heaved 1t bodily through the window
 He was instantly surrounded by a score of excited and admiring woodsmen. After examining himself critically, Paddy strengthened up slowly and remarked with distinct emphasis:
 "Bedad. if I knew the dom mon that
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Accident at tseeI Mill

Alfred Johnson and Nester Carlson. two white men employed in the trigger gang at the steel plant of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, were severely injured yesterday by the fall of a large casting which they were assisting to raise on, the new gas producers. Both men were serl- ously hurt. one of them sustaining fractured leg. They were taken to the Cunningham hosiptal where their 1n- juries were attended to. At late hour they were reported as resting well, and 1t Is thought they will recover.
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Ensley Church seryices

First Methodist church, Avenue G and Twentieth street-Rev. J. D. Simpson, D. D.. pastor. Morning service at Il o'clock: evening services at 7:30. Sunday school at 9:45. Roscoe E. Scott, superintend- ent.
 First Baptist Church, Avenue c and Eighteenth Street-Rev. o. P. Bentley, pastor. Morning service at Il o'clock, evening service at 7:30. Sunday school at 9:45. J. w. Minor superintendent
 First Presbyterian Church. Avenue G and Nineteenth street-Rev H. C. Kee- ley, pastor. Morning service at Il o'clock. evening services at 7:30. Sunday school at 9:45. Bert Simpson, superintendent.
 First Christian Church, Avenue and Twenty first street. Rev. Lawrence Will Hams, pastor. Morning service at II o'clock. Evening service at 7:30.e Sun- day school at 9:45.
 Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Ave- nue I and Eighteenth street-Rev. L. A. Reagor pastor. Morning service at Ii o'clock, evening service at 730. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. R. w. Russell, superintendent.
 St. Anthony's Church (Catholic), Ave- nue H and Twenty first street. Rev. Paul Klich pastor. First mass at 7:3O a. m., second mass at 10:30 a. m., vespers and benediction at 3:45 D. m.
 St. Johns Church (EpiscopaD, Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Leave for Montgomery

Members of the Jefferson Male chorus left yesterday for Montgomery. where they will take in grand oratorio, Par adise Lost" to be given at the Court Street Methodist church. Prof. Rienzi Thomas will lead the chorus.
 Those in the party are Prof Stephan Allsop, Arthur Thomas, J. B. Goodman, Harry Lyons. F. l.. Layton. Jacob Davis, W. T. Palmer, Charles Reem, N. H. Crane, H. l.. Reem, John Thomas, Philip Matthews. F. D. Fuller, J. F. Loy, Gus Nelson and Thomas Games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Payday at the Mines

Yesterday the pay ear of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company wis., ited the Pratt division of the company and paid out in wages approximately $30,- 900. The territory covered by the car em- braces the mines on both sides of Village creek extending to No. 13 mine beyond Wylam. As a result of this cisit there was much business done in Ensley. Wy lam and Pratt City, the streets at each place presenting lively appearance.
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 E and Sixteenth street-Rev. T. D.. Beard, D. D., will preach on the sec ond and fourth Sundays of each month. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. every Sun day.
 The Christian Epdeayor prayer meet ing will be held at the Christian church Sunday evening at o'clock. The topic, Patient Faithfulness That Wins the Crown" will be led by Mrs. J. A. Obenchain.
 The Iadies' Aid society of the Metho- dist church will hold meeting Monday afternoon at o'clock at the Baraca class rooms. All members are urged to att tend.
 At the Baptist church committee has been appointed to visit each member of the church in regard to his joining the laymens missionary movement. The Bap- tismal services have been postponed until next Sunday night. The Ladies Aid so- ciety will meet Monday afternoon at 2:3o O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
BESSEMER READY FOR COMMISSION
  Hopes to Get Decision for 8 New Depot REV. SWALLOW VERY ILL Brought to Birmingham and Operated on for Appendicitis--George Speaks Dies-GeneraI News of later
 est in Bcssemer
REV. SWALLOW VERY ILL

Bessemer. March 12.-(Special.) )-The
 coming week will be filled with events of
 interest to the citizens of Bessemer. The
 most important happening of the week
 will be the visit of the railroad commits
 sion on Tuesday in order to look over
 the railroad situation and to decide
 whether the Bessemer conditions war
 rant union station. Extensive prepara-
 tions have been made for entertaining the commission by the special committee appointed by the Board of Trade. The members of the commission will
 be met at the train by the special com mittee in automobiles. They will be shown the railroad facilities and taken over the district, and a dinner at the Grand hotel will finish the day. Should the commission decide in favor of a union station 1t will be due entirely to the members of the Board of Trade, who have agftated the proposition for some time past A union station. 1t is pointed out. would be a great convenience and relief to the Bessemer public, as there are four depots in different sections of the city at present.
 The city council will meet Tuesday night and several important matters will be taken up. Members of the council will bring up the matter of the fran chise recently granted the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for track around Twentieth street It is said that the plans for an electric plant to be owned by the city will be submit ted. The recommendations of the police committee in regard to the sanitary im- provements of the city Jail will be heard and acted upon. Several important ordi- nances will be acted upon which were passed from last meeting. Other matters of importance will be disposed of and interest in the meeting is high. The H11- gation over the water works deal will come up next Saturday in Judge Sharpe's court in Birmingham. The case will be appealed to the supreme court, no mat ter who wins. In this connection the veto of the mayor of the ordinance pro- viding for the payment of Mir. Smith will be received by the council. It Is expected that the ordinance will be passed over his veto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Ready Made
From Puck.

From PUCK.
 Real estate agent (measuring gentleman for a flaD-Youre a little large. I'm afraid, sir, for the flat on East Two Hundred and Second street, but there Is one on the next block that would fit you nicely. I think l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Rev. Swallow Desperately III

The Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was taken vio- lently i'll Friday night of appendicitis and was hurried to Tally & McAdory's in hrmary In Birmingham, where he was operated upon this morning at o'clock by pr. F. M. Prince. His condition In the early morning was critical but was greatly improved tonight. The doctors state that while his condition is serious the chances are all in favor of his re- covery unless unexpected complications qet in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
George speaks Dies In Anni.ton

News was received this morning by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Q. Speaks of the death, of their son, George, in Anniston at 4 o'clock this morning. MT. Speaks was 22 years of age at the time of his death and Is survived by a widow, his father and mother and two brothers. Death came suddenly from typhoid pneumonia. The body was sent to Bessemer this aft ernoon and the funeral will take place tomorrow, interment in Cedar Hill ceme- tery with Jacobs & Son in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
life of MoHea"

The Life of Moses will be presented at the Franklin theatre on March 14, 15 and Is for the benefit of the Aid societies of the several churches in the Ensley vicinity. This is said to be one of the most interesting and instructive themes produced by motion picture. It is a graphic portrayal of the greatest drama the world has ever known, and presents the. most sublime figure in sacred history except the Savior. The plot and descrip- tive story were compiled by the Rev. Madison c. Peters. biblical scholar of national reputation, whose name alone lends merit to the picture. The ladies have sold hundreds of tickets and large crowds are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
En.rey Personals

A dance will be given at the Wylam Masonic hall on Monday night under the auspices of the First Aid to the Injured corps of wylam. The music will be fur nished by the First Aid band under the direction of Prof Dugal McCrorie. Every body is cordially Invited.
 Mrs. Robert F. Moseley and Mrs. Hicks Fraser are the guests of Mrs J. M. Don adson today.
 J. M. Perkins received a new automobile today a 25 horse power, 4-cylinder Hud- son. It is a handsome car and is ranked among the best in the market.
 Paul M. Brown is able to resume his duties at the Bank of Alabama after severe attack of pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
SCENERY AND COSTUMES
 HISTORICALLY CORRECT.

Instructive and inspiring.
 Given under the auspices of the several church societies of this district.
 Lecture describing each de tail of the picture by c. H. Mandy.
 Admission 15c. Children 10c.
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owned thot cat. I'd be afther rammin' me fsht down tn throat av im--I wud thot!''
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Franklin Theatre
 March IA, IS, 1e

The eventful career of the most sublime figure of the Old T e s t a m e nit faithfully DOT trayed in
 THE LIFE OF MOSES.
 Length of film, 5000 feet. Cost of production, $25,OOO. An entire performance in itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Sponsors and Maids

The indoor baseball teams of the Ath- letic club have appointed sponsors for the ensuing season: Reds, Miss Lora Gum; Blues, Miss Cornelia Fulton; Grays, Miss Cathleen Hard. Each spon- sor appoints two maids The maids ap- pointed are the following: Reds. Miss Alberta Wiley and Miss Mary Tinkle- paugh; Blues. Miss Mallie Downing and Miss Dora Winters; Grays, Miss Elise Robinson and Miss Lulie Hard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
At the Churches

The subject of the morning service at the Christian church tomorrow will be "The Snively Meeting in Anticipation" :" At night an illustrated lecture on The Life of Christ" will be given by H. G.. Shearer.
 Both morning and evening services will be held at the Presbyterian church to- morrow. A minister from Birmingham will fill the pulpit during the Rev. Swal- lows illness. There will be a meeting for men only at the church next Thurs day evening at o'clock.
 Regular services will be held at the Baptist church Sunday. The pastor, the Rev M K Thornton, officiating.
 There will be the usual services at the Episcopal church with the Rev. l. O. Adams in charge.
 The Rev J. F. Sturdivant will preach both morning and evening at the Meth odist church.
 The churches of Bessemer are planning for large revival services in the near future. The Presbyterian revival be- gins about April 1. The Christian church will hold revival services in the near future. The Methodist pastor Is plan ming for a protracted meeting but is not ready to announce his plans as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

General News A petition Is being circulated with
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-29
OVERCOME
By Smoke Trying To Save
Lives OF Others

Chicago, April 2S.-While attempt
ing to save the lives of others when
fire broke out in the building at $50
and 1872 Adams street last night, Miss
Clara Revere, 20 years old, employed
as a bookkeeper by the National Gar
ment and Cloak company, was over
come by smoke and rescued from pos
sible death by l.. G. Mulvany, presi-
dent of the company.
The fire, which caused loss of $780,
900 started on the second floor, which
is occupied by the Gaff Hovel and
Cloak company, and destroyed almost
the entire stock and machinery own
ed by that firm, estimated to be worth
$4,000. before It was brought under
control.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-29
STOCKHOLDERS
OF The Louisa Coal Go. Meet
In Mt. Vernon
Directors And Officers Are
Elected For Year

The annual melting of the stockhold-
ers of The Lousia Coal Company was
held at the companys offices in the
Struble building, this city, Wednes.
day afternoon at three o'clock. Stock
was represented, either in person or
by proxy, from Pennsylvania, Cincin-
natl, Columbus, South Carolina, Mans
field, Centerburg and other places
showing the wide distribution of the
company's securities.
Amongst other business transacted,
the election of board of nine direct
ors for the ensuing year resulted in
the selection of the following gentle
men: Fred S. Mcconnell, L. Henry
Fairchild, William A. Ackerman, Will
liam E. Fisher Frank l.. Beam, Dwight
E. Sapp, all of whom are residents of
Mt Vernon, and S. A. Jennings of
Mansfield, ]. NJ. Turner of Blairsville,
Pa, and Clayton II. Bishop of Center
burg.
Reports of progress made were pre-
sented, showing satisfactory year
and a marked increase in the output>of
the company. Prospects for the COM
ing year are for very much larger
and increased business and indicate
that the tonnage will be doubled in a
short time as a result of additional
facilities provided for at the meeting
mentioned
Following the stockholders meeting
the directors elect met and selected
the following officers, namely:
President-Fred S. Mcconnell
Vice-President--J. NJ. Turner.
Treasurer-E. Henry Fairchid.
Secretary E. Sapp.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-29
INSTITUTE
To Be Held By Presbyterian
Church In BGlGfORtaiRe

The need of a constructive policy
for the rural community has led the
men who are responsible for the Pres.
byterian church policies to hold a
country Life Institute in Bellefontaine,
Ohio, May 9th to 18th, which will be
addressed by University professors and
doctors and by the state officers of the
departments of education and agri-
culture as we'll as by expert social
workers among country people.
The purpose of this institute will be
the study of the minister's duty to
the rural community, and the place
of the country church in promoting
the prosperity of the rural people, as
that place was described in the Re-
port of the Country Life Commission,
appointed by President Roosevelt.
The institute will be opened with
an address by Warren H. Wilson, Phi.
D. of New York, on Monday evening,
May 9th. The sessions will continue
on the morning of the 10th, the speak.
ers being Rev. Walter r.. Houston of
Columbus, o., Rev. Moses Breese of
Detroit, Mich who will speak on
Church Reconstruction, and Rev.
Clair S. Adams and Edward B. lands,
who are experts in the rural commun.
ity and the church.
A department of Rural Sociology
will be addressed by Professor McKen-
zie of Ohio State University, and by
President Thompson of the same in
stitution. Addresses will also be de-
livered by the Superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon League of Ohio, on THE
Conscience of the Country Commun
ity," and by the state secretaries OF
agriculture and education.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-29

the level with the surrounding grand
eur.
AT the close of the repast very in
teresting program of toasts was
given.
The following was the program of
toasts given during the evening:
Harry C. Devin, POSTMASTER.
Telephone Securities as an Invest
ment-John NJ. Ewalt, Mt Vernon, o.
Music.
Telephone Futures - Gansey r.
Johnson, Columbus, o.
Music.
Who's Who in the Telephone Busi-
ness-Dwight +. Sapp, Mt. Vernon, O.
Music
Telephone Legislation - VIM. L.
Robinson, Mt. Vernon, O.
Music
The Independent Shield-W. p. Bo-
gardus, Mt. Vernon, o.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-29
DISTRESSING
Accident BGfaIIS Young
Lybarger Child
Portion OF. Nose Cut Off By
Table Falling

Word has been received in the city
OF the most distressing accident which
befell the four-year-old child of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Lybarger of Akron,
formerly of Mt. Vernon, at their home
in Akron Wednesday The child was
playing in a room in the house and ac-
cidentally pulled table over, a sharp
corner striking the child on the nose
completely severing a portion of the
nose. Physicians were called and the
end of the nose was plastered in
place in hopes that 1t will grow in
place. Mr.. Lybarger is the son of
Humane Officer Jacob Lybarger of
this city.