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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
Hotel Proprietor Takes own Life.

Huntsville, January S.-(Speciai.)-
Meager details of the suicide last night
of Mr. Naples. proprietor of the Gurley
hotel at Gurley, Ala, were brought here
last midnight. Naples blew out his brains
with pistol. He was respondent over
business troubles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

following officers were installed: ]. +.
German. commander; Ross Cook, lieu
tenant commander; j. P. Boone r. c.:
r. Beck, r. X; H. c. O'Bannon chap
lain; M. Henry. physician; L. kercher,
sergeant; r. Moore, NJ. of A.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
Propose To Erect Church.

Tuscumbia, january S.-(Special) Tho
Christian denomination Of this city yes
terday bought nice building lot on Main
street on which 1t II proposed to erect
. church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
OFFICIAL FAMILY
To RETAIN PLACES
Ensley Treated Well By City
Authorities
HUMANE SOCIETY MEETING
Cosmos Club Holds Interesting Meet
ing and Elects Officers for Year.
Personal and General News
of the Steel City.

The former official family of Ensley
has been provided for by the authori-
ties of the greater city. Where new Of
fees were created the former officials
were cared for and the others con-
tinued In their former capacities. On
der the new conditions things are be-
ginning to work smoothly and harmon
iously. With few exceptions the sal
arises are the same. The present Of
ficials are:
Adermen-P. J. Rogers Qong term),
M. II. Mcdowell tshort term).
D. T. Sugg. recorder.
Roscoe E. Scott. assistant city at
torney (new appointment).
Irby Zeigler. clerk (new appoint
ment).
w. H. Davis, assistant tax collector.
Van e. Oils, assistant city engineer.
Joe Tetlow, fire captain.
J. r. Acuff, assistant sanitary in
spector.
]. L Werner assistant street com
missioner.
Ed Billing, assistant plumbing in
spector new appointment).
Police Department.. C. Jordan,
lieutenant; A. L. Arnold, first desk SER
geant; J. D. Trimble, second desk SER
geant; James Brodie, third desk SER
geant A. r. Ramage. sergeant: M. j.
Donlin, sergeant.
All the former police force, firemen
and corps of engineers were retained.
B. @. Moore, former city attorney. has
been appointed assistant to R H.
Thach, with headquarters in Birming-
ham. John e. Nolen is assistant license
inspector, with the Birmingham office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

The BARRIERS of the city today announced
that beginning with Monday the cost
of a shave Is to be Is cents instead of 10
cents. The raise in the price Is made
necessary, according to tho statement Of
the tonsorialists. because of the in
creased cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
EnsIey Humane Society.

There will be meeting of the Ems
ley Humane society at the Bush school
building on Tuesday afternoon. Jan
uary IL. at $3.50 o'clock. L. A. Bonnie,
special humane officer of Birmin gh am,
will be present and address the meet
ing.
All the members and friends of the
society are urged to be present as the
merging Of this society with the one
In Birmingham will be discussed. There
is decided opposition to the proposed
merger on the part of some of the
members who have labored to make the
society a success. However, Mr. Bonnie,
who has many years experience in HUI
name work. will be able to present
some interesting facts concerning the
work of the association. The officers
are specially urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

John Elkins, the man who is being
held for the stabbing Of D. Murphree
at Mountainboro recently. was today
served with warrant charging him with
murder. Ell1ins, while drunk, made an
attack on Murphree with knife and
the wounds inflicted caused the death
OF the victim Thursday night. The crime
was committed on December ID, and al
though Elkns was taken into custody at
once he was held on a charge OF assault
with intent to kill today, when the graver
offense was lodged AGAINST him
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

Hugo Hecht vice president, and Adolph
Kohn secretary and treasurer. II a con-
gregation of sufficient strength Is de-
veloped a synagogue will be built.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
Franklin Theatre

The finest Of motion pic
lures at our performances.
Drama, Comedy and Farce
With all the details Of the
theatre except sound and col
or. Always pleasing. Always
refined.
Admission &c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
Presentation of Jewels.

At the last meeting of Steel City lodge
No. 100, knights of Pythias. w. R. Stew
art and Thomas r. Walker were pre-
scented with past ohancellor's jewels as
q mark Of appreciation from the mem
bers of the lodge for their services as
presiding officers of the lodge.
Mr.. Walker filed the first term Of the
year and was succeeded by Mr.. Stew
art. Both terms were highly success
full and though business conditions were
unfavorable during the summer months
the lodge prospered very materially The
jewels were presented by T. G. Ken
nemer. who complimented the recipients
ON their faithfulness to the lodge and
the success attained. Each made a
fitting response, expressing their deep
appreciation of the beautiful jewels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09

FaIrvIew Lodge, x. Of P.
TAirvisw lodge No. 40. Knights Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
"Rally Day."

The ladies' of the Methodist church
have passed New Years resolution
More work and better work for the
year $780," is their slogan. They are to
begin this movement with a rally day
and on next Monday afternoon, January
10, all the ladies of the Methodist church
will meet at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
J. D. Simpson to discuss plans of church
work for the coming year.
Every member of the church is cordial
ly invited to be present at this meet
ing, which has been planned by the
Ladies' Aid society and they have sent
out scores of invitations to the women OF
the Methodist church.
After a discussion Of the outlook for
the new year and the adoption OF plans
refreshments will be served by the mem
bers Of the society.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-09
New Pastor at Christian Church.

new pastor al CnriStidn Nnurcn.
Rev. Lawrence Williams, who has ac-
cepted a call to the pastorate of the Ems
ley Christian church, will arrive in Ems
ley tonight and will preach at both
morning and evening services on Sum
day, January 8, Every member Of the
church 10 urged to be present and ev-
eryone invited to hear him.
Rev. DR.. Hlodgehill Of Jonesboro. mis-
sionary Of the Birmingham district win
preach at the Tuxedo Baptist church to-
morrow night. .a
Communion services will be celebrated
1t the Cumberland Presbyterian church
at the II o'clock Sunday morning ser
vice. The pastor. Rev. L A. Reagor,
requests every member to be present.
FaIrvIew Lodge, X. Of P.
TAirview lodge No. 10. Knights Of
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I. T. M'CANTS LEAVES
 MARION INSTITUTE
Professor TOwnshend of Sewanee De- flyers Lecture on Irish Literature.
 GIee Club Will Give Concert

Marion, December 6.-(Special)-J. T. NcCants. assistant superintendent ot Marion institute. has been elected sec retary of Rice institute in Texas, and will accept his new field of work on January l. The services of Professor riser, who is now in Connecticut, have been secured by the institute
 Professor George Townshe end con- rected with the extension department of the University of the South at Se- vance. Tenn., delivered one of the most scholarly, instructive and inspiring lec- lures heard at Judson college in many years. His subjcct, "The Celtic Note in Irish Literature," was highly appre- oiated from the fact that he is an Irishmal and has the personal ac- quaintance Of all the living Irish poets He was greeted here by a large au- dicnce.
 h.s Judson Glee Club of 1911 will give it's initial concert on the even ing ol December 12, presenting the musical comedy, "The Americal Girl
 Judson college will adjourn for the holiGays cn December 22 and return on January ,.
 The farmers of Perry county have finished harvesting their 1910 crop and practically all cotton is sold or stored in warehouses. Arrangements are now being made for the largest cotton crop in 1911 planted here in years. This will b. the last full year before the boil Weeyil comes The small farmer is striving to increase his bank account next year by the aid of the large corn crop of 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 FOR THE LECTURES
ESTIMATED THAT 17OO ATTENDED BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL SESSION LAST NIGHT-BIG CHORUS STILL A FEATURE

The third day of the Birmingham Sun day School association was marked by a larger attendance and by an increased in- terest in the work which was flattering in the extreme to the committee who have worked hard to make the Bible Training school a success.
 A hundred new matriculations, perhaps, were made yesterday afternoon, at which session there were fully 500 in attendance. It is estimated that 17oO persons were in the house at last nights meeting.
 The work of the day was carried out exactly as had been scheduled. The aft ernoon session was opened with song devotional after which Dr. Mckinney delivered an excellent talk on Our Big Boys and the Sunday School" He was followed by Miss slattery, who, as usual succeeded in Interesting her hearers in the topic of her talk, which was this time, ..'rhe Emotions and the Adolescent." Miss Kennedy made the next address, which was in persuance of her former subject of Monday afternoon, Departmental Training and she gave some profitable suggestion to those who have to do with this field of the work The period from
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6:15 to 645 o'clock was given for supper.
 The evening session began with song and prayer. Immediately following pr. Mckinney developed the subject of his Monday nights talk, and outlined uni form lessons for 1911 on "Yhe Divided Kingdom. O
 Following Dr. McIiinney's lecture, the thousand voice choir under the lead Of Prof E. o. Excel, gave an excellent mu- sical programme. The singing of the inn fnense chorus is deserving of the highest praise in behalf of those who have had the care of training the different divl- sions. The work of the combined chor- uses calls for the indorsement of all music levers. and shows the results achieved by long practice.
 Miss Slattery made most pleasing and interesting discussion of "The Reason and the Adoleseent' ' after which the ben odietion was pronounced, and the meet ing was adjourned until this afternoon at 9:45 o'clock, when the following pro ..ran,me will be carried out: 3:45. song de- votional: 1, Dr. Mckinney, lesson for De cember Il. 1910, "The Crucifxion, Taught to Big Boys. 4.45, Miss Slattery. "The win and the Adolescent; 5:35, MT Pal mer. "The Advanced Diyision;' Sis, sup per: GAS. song and prayer; 6:50, Dr. Me Kinney, Uniform Lessons for 1911, The Exile;' 7:45, music. E. o. Excel, A w. Roper, and chorus: S:15, Miss slattery' "The Psychological Mor4nt;9 9'o5' bene- dfctiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
NEWS OF EVERGREEN
The Rev. J. ID. Matthews Will Start q
 Mission-Rev. McNeal Is III

Evergreen, December e-(Special. )--The Rev. J. D. Matthews. who is so well known and much esteemed in Evergreen, will begin a mission at the Episcopal church Thursday of this week. MT Mat thews has conducted two missions here before this, and very greatly endeared himself to the people.
 The new buildings erected fin Evergreen
 this year are the First National bank, a splendid and commodious structure on the corner of West Front and Rural streets; the Peoples bank, a well-appoint-
 ed and up-to-date modern structure on west Front, and Jeff Millsap has erected
 a new livery stable on East Front street The new residences are those of Dr. w. F. Betts, Mrs. c. s. Nabb, the Methodist
 parsonage I. Long & Sons and w. D.. Atkinson.
 The Rev w. H. McNeal. the Methodist pastor, has been quite sick for several 1 day s. and may not be able to attend con ference, which will meet in Troy Wednes- | day. pr. McGehee, the presiding elder of | this district, and Dr. J. s. Frazer, the
 missionary secretary. left for Troy last
 night.
 James K Kyser of Burnt Corn, c. II. | Chapmanl w. ID. Chapman, Luke Nixon, | Dr. T. B Mcdonald and Leon Riley of | Evergreen are attending the Masonic ' grand lodge in Montgomery this week.
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I poration At the same time it will place the city in such position that it will not only desire but can demand that the Tidewater receive fair treatment, both as to extension of life and strengthening or routes, in 1881, when the general fran chise of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company expires. This will be 10 years ahead of the Tidewater ex- l piration in 1911 In those 10 years there will be general expiration of TO per cent of the franchises of the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company. The l privilege of readjusting those franchises 1 is a striking object lesson of the wisdom of refusing a perpetual grant in the pres ent duplication.
 "In lieu of Fifth avenue let the city guarantee route clear through the cen | ter of town under reasonable terms ana conditions This would save the subway and Fifth avenue from street ear traffic and satisfy an ever powerful public senti- ment that this magnificent avenue should l forever be kept as one great open boule- l yard of the city.
 | ssIf it becomes necessary this guarantee can be made good without the consent of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company by route from Fifth avenue road into Seventh avenue along Seventh avenue to Twenty eighth street,
 
 street to Eighth avenue, thence three blocks along Eighth avenue through the Gate City underway to Twenty-fifth street. thence to Seventh avenue, thence to Twenty-first street. thence to Sixth l'avenue, thence to Smith park.
 But considering the ease with which their lines were obtained it is not un- reasonable to expect the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company to allow the use of one of it's numerous avenues from east to west. Some of them are so rarely used it's schedules would not be disturbed. However, if it should refuse, public sentiment and pub lie authority, which has been uniformly generous to it, will be much disappointed and ever on the lookout to see if such situation cannot be remedied.
 Some compromise based on the above would disprove two beliefs that are now powerfully influencing public sentiment and action. First, that the town is bot tied up as is claimed. Second, that the Tidewater is determinedly demanding Fifth avenue and subway franchise solely on account of it's tremendous cash value and steadily creating the impression that there is no other route-all is lost-lf they do not obtain it.
 "If the Tidewater people cannot agree to some such terms it doubtless indicates that it has become so deeply entangled through past promises that it has not enough equities and stock left for the city to get what it is entitled to.
 ''If the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company cannot agree it will do much to confirm the public belief that it intends always to fight to keep it's pres ent monopoly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07

as the Ohio party was descending the mountain three miles from Courtland, 8 village 20 miles from Tuscumbia, the car skidded into deep gulley at the road side and became embedded fast in the mud.
 After laboring in the rain for hours the automobilists were forced to abandon the car for the night and seek shelter at the home of w.. E. Hotchkiss, a wealthy planter, near Courtland. The car was finally released late in the aft ternoon and the party started for Tus- cumbia. During the entire distance the rain fell in torrents, turning the roads into rivers. The car was driven through water which at times came above the footboard. and until the automobilists reached the pike running into Tuscumbia their journey was extremely hazardous. The party will continue today to Mem phis, going by way of Corinth, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
BUSINESS LEAGUE PREPARES FOR WORK

The Business Mems league is pre- naring for the next years work, which will begin early in January with smoker and the annual meeting at the Hotel Ii4man The directors meet next Monday to go into these plans and in order to hit upon the most import ant matters to be taken up, Secretary Frank r, Chanee has written the fol- lo wins letter to the members:
 "Thc business Mems league is en- deavoring to do a real practical work in it's calaneign ito bring more trade to Birmingham" While the results 50 far have been highly satisfactory, we must continue as strenuously as here totore in order to get the greatest fers are busy men, the board or direc- tors has thought it best not to in- rose upon th cir time by calling many general meetings. It is, however, de- sired to give the individual member an opportunity from time to time % offer suggestions relative to the worN of the league. With this end in view we are enclosing a return postal card with request that you will write there on any suggestion that ve"
 make relative 10 the work the league is TOW doing CT
 should take up that will In any way promote the afma
 ofgamizatien and mall t.e se----- ..--- tn, next tN.o days.
 "A regular meeting of the board of directors will be held next Monday night and t is the intention to read all such suggestions as may be re ceived anG take proper action on them. It ii hoped each member will favor the work of the league by freely offering any suggestion he may think appro- pirate.
 "1fhanlxing you in advance for your attention to the above request, We are, very truly yo1rs,
 THE HIISINIgSS MEMS LEAGUE,
 Prank P Chaffee, Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
TRIALS OF AN AUTOMOBILIST

Tuscumbia, December 6-(Special.)- After being practically lost in the noun tains 25 miles south of Tuscumbia for 20 hours and later battling with the worst storm this section of Alabama has seen this winter, the four automobilists who left New York In the pathfinding Ohio car on November % for San Francisco reached this place tonight, thoroughly exhausted. The journey between Court land. short distance from which the automobilists had their first real experi- ence at pathfinding, and Tuscumbia was over a road two feet under water for miles, and most of the way the wheel hubs and footboard of the Ohio car were covered. heavy rain fell, and as re- vicinity is at standstill.
 The troubles of the pathfinding auto mobilists, E. L. Ferguson of the American Automobile association; Guy w. Finney representing the Ohio Motor Car com pany; Charles Thacher and Fred D. Clark, drivers, began after they left Gull man, 3S miles from Tuscumbia They started ostensibly for Decatur, after a comparatively fast run from Birming- ham. But they never reached that place. Five miles from Cullman they became confused in the darkness and after driv- ing for hours over the mountain roads realized they were lost. At daybreak Sunday morning they drove into Hart selle, 15 miles from Cullman, after more than Go miles had been traversed in cir cles. Stopping at Hartselle only long aIrF Tuscumbia, the plan of going to Decatur having been abandoned. Hardly five miles had been covered when the auto- mobile ran into marsh and stuck hub deep in mud. With the aid of their block and tackle the automobilists finally re- leased the car. A few miles further on, while the rain was falling heavily, just
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
MADISON WANTS
 A DISPENSARY LAW

Huntsville. December 6.--(Special.) )--Act- ing on the request of State Sem ator Spragins and Representatives-elect Fletcher and Lawler, the county com mssioners of Madison county have appro- priated money to pay for advertising a dispensary bill that will be introduced for Madison county in the next legisla ture. Senator Spragins will draw up the bill providing that Madison county shall be exempted from the state prohibition laws and allowed to sell liquors in a dis pensary, which was the manner of hand ling the liquor question here when state wide prohibition went into effect. The three legislators also asked an appropria- ton to pay for advertising a local bill abolishing the offices of justices of the peace in Madison county and creating an inferior criminal court with a judge who shall draw salary. This appro- priation was made by the commissioners also
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He says "The patient was a man who had suffered, to my knowledge for years with dyspepsia. Everything he ate stomach He had pains like rheuma- tism in the back, shoulder blades and limbs, fulness and distress after eating, poor appetite and loss of flesh; the heart became affected, causing palpitation and sleeplessness at night.
 ''T gave him powerful nerve tonics and blood remedies. but to no purpose. As an experiment I finally bought a 50-cent package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at a drug store and gave them to him. AL most immediate relief was given and after he had used four boxes he was to all appearances fully cured.
 There was no more acdity or sour, watery iisings, no bloating after meals, the appetite was vigorous and he has | gained between 10 and F pounds in weight cf solid healthy flesh.
 Although Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised and sold in drug stores, yet I consider/them most valuable ad- dnion to any physicians line of remedies, as they are perfectly harmless and can be given to children or invalids or in any condition of the stomach with perfect safety, being harmless and containing nothing but fruit and vegetable essences, pure pepsin and Golden Seal.
 "Without any question they are the safest, most effective cure for indiges- ton. biliousness, constipation and all Arrangements of the stomach, however slight or severe"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
At the Bijou

If ever comedian had hold on the patronage of the great number of thea tergoers that comedian is George Sidney (Rizzy Izzy) at the Bijou this week in a n1odernized, revised and new version of "The Rider" At every performance this week the Bijou has been crowded and already the standing room sign has beeD seen With MT. Sidney Is Carrie Webber, last season star of ''The Girl from Rector s." and one of the ceverest
 ccnmediennes of the stage today. There will be matinees Thursday and Saturday and performances every night this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
Quarantine on Hides Relaxing

Washington, December 6.--The quar- antine on foreign hides is generally re- laxing and as a result hides which come on the free list of tie present tarl if law soon will be coming into the country in greater numbers The treas tlry department has extended the regu- lations so that hides certified to be free from disease can be imported through the quarantine from Sweden, Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Great Britain and Denmark