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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
RULER J. U. SAM MS
 WILL VISIT ELKS
ASKS IF MARCH 12 WILL BE SAT- IsFACTORY DATE TO PAY VISIT TO LOCAL-LODGE

H. E. Shropshire. Jr., secretary of the Birmingham Elks, received telegram last night from Grand Exalted Ruler J. U. Sammis asking if March 12 would be satisfactory date for him to visit the local lodge.
 MT. Sammis home is in Le Mars, Iowa. and 1t is considered decided compliment that he should choose the Birmingham lodge as one to which he will pay an official visit this year. Only once previ- ously has the Birmingham lodge been wis., ited by 8 grand exalted ruler As the head of 3o0000 EllSs in the United States the rulers time Is much in demand and comparatively few lodges have the honor of entertaining him.
 After consulting with a number of off, cers last night. Mir. Shropshire wired that Birmingham lodge would be delighted to receive Mir. Sammis on the date men, toned.
 committee on arrangements will be named at once, and a fitting reception for the head of the order will be planned by the local lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
STIR CAUSED BY
 PROHIBITION CASES
couRT,s ACTION YESTERDAY WILL PROBABLY KNOCK OUT 10 PER CENT OF CASES NOW ON THE CRIMINAL DOCKET

A decision handed down by Judge Sam uel l.. Weaver yesterday will knock out a bout 20 per cent of the msdemeanor cases on the criminal court doekets, the ruling being in regard 10 the form of warrant which has been issued by the inferior courts.
 The point was raised by Attorney E. C. Winston in the case of W. E. Corning, who was charged with violating the pro hibition laws. The warrant ordered the arrested person to be brought before the fudge of the criminal court and the technicality brought up was that war rant could not Legally read in this way, but should read ito the criminal court
 It was argued that the supreme court has ruled that the judge and the court are entirely different, and that one cannot properly be referred to as the other in a legal document MT Winston cited the ssth Alabama, e75, 1o2-S6 and 131-H as authorities.
 Judge Weaver, after listening to the ar guments. uuashed the affidavit and war rant. sustaining Mr. Winston's contention. Assistant Solicitor John Mcqueen pro- tested against ths action.
 The decision created quite stir around the courthouse, and it was general topic of discussion among lawyers yesterday. The effect it would have upon other cases caused lawyers 10 hustle about and find what kind of warrant had been served upon their respective clients. As practi- cally all of the warrants used by the in- ferior courts of Jefferson county read the same as the one in the Corning case, it is considered that over 90 per cent of them will be knocked out under this rul- ing. New cases may, of course, be insti- tuted, but the state will have to bear the expense of the ones which are quashed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
NOT I Wouldn't Allow It

q always said" says bright wom- an, that I would never allow myself to become a rheumatic old woman, ing my jawsSon account of nervous all ments. but horror of horrors, two years ago the rheumatism came and general debility with 1t.
 q didn't waste any time but set to studying the question from a scientific standpoint and came to the conclusion that improper food was the cause of the trouble, so I discarded meat, hot breads pastery and all food prepared in lard and made up new menu in which Grape-Nuts was the principal food. By this simple, pleasant change I not only got rid of the rheumatism but l made big gain In other ways too.
 To-day l amf glad to tell you that l haven't pain or ache anywhere in my body and. although I do a great deal of literary work, my brain forces are clear and active, nerves are strong. and am never troubled with insomnia. weigh 145 pounds and am 65 years old. You will have to agree with me when say I consider myself a worthy ex- ponent of the beneficial and nourishing results of Grapefruit, to which I owe my splendid health
 Read "The Road to Melville" found in pkgs. There's a Reason.
 Ever read the above letters A new one appears from time te time. They are genuine, true, and full 0f human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
LIVE ISSUE MADE
 OF 18TH ST. PAYING
TATE MEN OBJECT TO ACTION AND ARE GIVING THE ALDERMEN CONSIDERABLE WORRY

The Eighteenth street paving proposi- ton is a decidedly live matter just at this time, and there promise to be even more interesting developments before every th'ne is settled smoothly.
 At the last meeting of the street com mittee large delegation of property owners and real estate men appeared before the committee and entered objec- ton to paving the street at all just at this time They asked that the matter be de- layed until the street can company. which holds franchise on Eighteenth street, lays it's tracks and until an estimate of the cost of the Eighteenth street sewer is received.
 So wrought up have become those prop erty owners who are opposed to the pav- ing of the street that they are making it rather interesting for their aldermen. One alderman's term expires shortly and al- ready there is talk of a "no-paving" can didate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
CONFERENCES ON
 LIGHT CONTRACT
CITY IS TRYING TO GET 1000 ARC LIGHTS AT LESS THAN s75 \ YEAR, THE PRICE THAT IS NOW CHARGED

Conferences relative to the cost of light ing the city are being held by Mayor O'Brien, Alderman klotz of the alder manic light committee. and President Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 An effort is being made by the city to get the lights a. a cheaper rate than is now being paid, which is $75 per light. In Greater Birmingham there are over 1000 street lights, the cost of which is about $750OO per year. The aldermen think the rate should ne lower and will make a strong effort to secure a lower rate. The present contract expires on August 1st.
 An interesting fact in connection with the lighting of the city is that the city is operating a plant of it's own in North Birmingham, which was built and oper- Ated by the town of North Birmingham before It's annexation to Birmingham. Mayor O Brien is looking after it's opera tion, and also the Pratt City water works system The town of Pratt City sold it's electric plant to the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company shortly before the annexation to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
AERIAL TRAM WAY
 COMPANY FORMED
BEGINS WITH CAPITAL OF s20O,0O0 AND WILL INSTALL TRAMWAN SYSTEMS FOR ALL KINDS OF TRANSPORTATION

Announcement s made of the organiza- ton and incorporation of the Alabama Aerial Tramway company, with capital stock of $9OO,O00. The officers of the new concern are J. D. Kirkpatrick. president; I. K. Barton viee-president and general manager: C. F. Eittichen, secretary. and he following directors: J. D. Kirkpat- rick. Guy R. Johnson. C. r. Wittichen, c. II. Clark, J. K. Barton, of Birming- ham; k. II. Thornton of Atlanta; J. M. Venable of Petersburg, Va.
 The business Of the company will be to supply short-distance transportation and to solve the need which exists for a sys- .em which combines to the fullest extent economical construction, operation and maintenance, with unlimited tonnage ca pacity, and which is suitable for trans portation of all kinds of material.
 Such a system, it is pointed out, must embody for transportation at the great est economy. all the following advan- tages: It mast be adapted to cross riv- CTS, ravines, marshes. high hills and mountains, and all places where the building of railroads is impracticable or expensive, and at the same time run over meadows or cultivated lands with out damage tq tlIem 1t must also em- brace both aefia, and surface construc- tion, either independent or in combina- tion. The lighter cables used are less expensive, and the elimination of expen- sive towers and supports are also a great economy; the freighting of material for construction is likewise a great saving. Among the other advantages of the com pany's system are these:
 On account of the use of double tracks and the construction of the wheels of the cars, safety in operation is assured
 Special designed cars render the system automatic in operation and thereby save i'll labor and expenses.
 By reason of the loop-sections and the equalizers, the clbles are at all times kept equally talt and the catenary is the same on both rails or cables of the track
 Possibly the greatest advantage how ever, is to outlying properties which, by reason of the difficulty of connection with railroads, are undeveloped and unproduc- tive. This system solves this difficulty. The roads can be run as the bird flies, and there are no grades which the sys- tenn does not eliminate and cross with equal ease.
 This company is authorized to purchase and develop properties or to sell or oper- ate their roads for the owners on either tonnage or royalty basis. The system, it Is claimed, has been thoroughly tested, lemnnstrated and sit nda rdizad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
USES CARBOLIC ACID
 TO TAKE HER OWN LIFE

A young lady named Emma Williams committed suicide yesterday afternoon at z:5o o'clock by drinking carbolic acid. Miss Williams was 24 years old and lived at 2320 Avenue B. It was claimed by those who lived in the house with her that the girl had seemed worried and Respondent that last few days. She was unconscious when foun in her room and was taken to the Hllnlan hospital by Lige Loy's ambulance. It was said at the hospital last night that she was practical ly dead when she arrived at the hospital Her stomach was pumped out and stimu- lants administered, but she never regained consciousness.
 It was claimed yesterday that she had some misunderstanding with man of which she would tell no one and that this was the cause of her taking her own life
 The body is now at the girfs home and the funeral win be today The interment will be in Elnawcod cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
SEALS FOR LONG TERM City Attorney Believes He Holds the Place Instead of Welding

Tn City Attorney Thach's opinion there Is no doubt about Police Commissioner Carl Fl. Seals being entitled to the long term as police commissioner. This prob ably settles any controversy which might have arisen over the matter.
 The question was raised several days ago as to whether MT. Seals was entitled to the short or long term under his re- appointment by Governor Conner. It was held that when the supreme court held that Seals was not entitled to the seat which he was holding. Yielding became the long term man.
 Mfr. Thach holds, however. that Seals was first sworn In as the long term man, having received the highest number of votes. and Yielding to the short2 term. Yielding having been sworn in as the short term man, could not became the long term man for this reason. As 1t was in the long term position that a vacancy was declared. MT. Thach holds that MT. Seals appointment by the governor was to that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
MILITARY SHOW
 BEGINS TONIGHT
WILL HE ON HAND FOLLOWING THE MILITARY PARADE WHICH OPENS THE EXPOSITION

The military exposition opens tonight wirh the grand military parade.
 Everybody was kept busy all night last nisht-carpenters, plumbers. electricians, sho wmen--to get ready for tonight at the C it hall armory.
 Inc famous Little Russian Prince, the smallest man on earth, who is at New Orleans Mardi Gras, by special arrange mclts will be on exhibition. The Little Russian Prince weighs 161a pounds, is 25 inches in height, and is 32 years old.
 Aliens hIeh-c1ass vaudeville show and the latest talking pictures will be one at traction. There Is a geological garden VT a large collection of all kinds of animals and a number of other attrac- tlons
 The military companies have employed Nal pis Military band to render concerts and furnish the music. A number of free attra ctions have been engaged and a very interesting one is the famous mys- teriors kellys. In presenting Hindoo rope tricks and cabint works they are recoenized as the worlds most famous entertainers. Mademoselle Gertrude kel- ly holds the rank as foremost lady per fo 'ner of the Hindoo mystery.
 X professional decorator Mir Dodd and crew arrived last night from Chattanoo- ga and went to work decorating booths. rae baby snow date is set positively for Wednesdav afternoon, February 16, at , o'clock, but mothers must get their entry blanks fillod before the time. The con- tes.s have been going very favorably. The committee visited the ballot boxes at Biach's ano GunnGambills yesterday at f o'clock and the standing is as follows;
 Most Popular Officer Contest-Mai. J. O. Smith, 519; Capt. Ike Cole, 1s1; Capt. Nj I Smith, 1d0; Capt. Charles H. Mandy, iii Maj L. c. Brown. IF; Maj. R. l.. G~egoroy, 40: Capt. J. B. Scully, 90; Col. H. E. Kennedy, i5; Capt. Ike Toll, 10; Capt. w. w. Blackman, 10.
 Toys Bicycle Contest-Reily Cronk, Jr., g, Jack Justice, 45; Eugne sparier. [; Floyd Gri swell Wilkes, 5
 Girls Bicycle Contest-Miss Lillie Alex ande,. 45; Miss Willie Cox. 30; Miss Celie Csson, 8; Miss Fame Levy [.
 Chldren'q Doll Contest-Sadie Morrison, H.. Annie yoe Morrison, 10; Lille Fox, g; Annie Copcion 8; Esta Copolon, [: Mary Moore G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
LIFE
 ON WIPES CRAVE
W. J. Martin Found ia SemI-Conscious Condition by Superintendent of
 Eimwood Cemetery

Despondent and discouraged because he could not secure work, w. J. Martin, d telegraph operator, attempted to commit suicide yesterday afternoon at his wife s grave In filmwood cemetery. Martin drank three bottles of laudanum and fell across the grave of his wife, where he lay in a semi-conscious condition until found by the cemetery superintendent, Walter Puckett, about 20 minutes later.
 Greens ambulance was called and MT. Martin was taken to St. Vincent's hospi- tai. The hospital authorities reported last night that he had greatly improved that he was unconscious when brought there and 1t was feared at first that the drug had done its work and that the man was beyond help.
 It Is claimed that Martin was well dressed and did not look like a man who was in great trouble. He had writ ten a little note on the back of a card, simply saying, T am tired of living. i want to die on my wife's grave" MT. Puckett says that when he found the man he was not unconscious, but seemed stupid.
 "I saw the bottles empty on the ground and soon guessed what had happened, he said '.T half lifted him to his feet and compelled him to walk about. holding to me for support. This kept him awake until the ambulance came and he seemed to be in much better spirits"
 MT. Martins wlfe's name was Mollie and she has been dead four years. Mir. Martin has little girl. it is said, that is going to school in Oxmoor It Is claimed that MT. Martin was formerly employed by the Louisville and Nashville railroad, but that he lost his position. For the last year or more he has been in Texas and Missouri. It is supposed he was un- able to get work there and decided to come home and end his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
CHOOSING OFFICE
 FORGE FOR CENSUS
ADyICEs FROM WASHINGTON IN- DICATE THAT TEST OF ASSIST ANTS FOR THE SUPERVISORS IN ALABAMA IS ABOUT COMPLETE

The United States census bureau in Washington is making steady progress for the next census fin the organization of the clerical force which will assist in the offices of the nine census supervisors in Alabama. Nearly all of the force has been selected by the supervisors, and the following obtained by The Age-Herald is practically complete:
 Robert F. Barnes, Sr., Purdue Hill Will lis s. Cox, Jr., Ozark; Clara r. Tar brough, Montgomery; Mary K. Noble. Tuskegee; T. L. Lindsey, Fayette; D. F. Taylor. Haleyville: s. H. Henderson, Hartselle; o. V. Jackson, Bessemer; Min nie Strauss, Montgomery; F. o. Deese, Ozark; F. l.. Vance, Talladega; J. R. Jones, Talladega; J. w. Barnard, Fay cite: J. W. Maxwell Hartsell l.. M. Con- nelly, Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

Emmet O'Neal, candidate for governor who has been in Montgomery for the last few days, assisting in the organization of the county in his interest, returned to Birmingham on the night train. MT. o'Neal was more optimistic regarding his chances for election last night than he has ever been.
 He said that he felt sure the withdrawal of Henderson will help his candidacy. In Montgomery Monday and Tuesday he was overwhelmed with the enthusiasm of his callers. Montgomery was full of people from over the state attending the rail- road hearings and other court business and MT. O'Neal was kept in his room practically all day receiving callers.
 He will remain in. Birmingham the rest of the week. and hopes by that time to have things in such shape that speanins may begin. He has received scores of in- vtations to address the voters, and is in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
Fine Reports Coming Tn
 On The Q'Nedl Candidacy

demand all over the state. In his mail last night were two most encouraging let ters From Houston county one of the leading citizens of the county said: ri the election were tomorrow, as sure as l know my name this county would give you a majority of 1900 over and above what Mallory would get Every voter is now qualified, and out of those who paid up their poll taxes eight out of nine are for you
 A prominent citizen of Madison county writes: aout of the 27c0 poll taxes paid in this county, three-fourths of them are for you
 Sheriff Chambless of Autauga county vas in Birmingham this week. lie knows the voters of that county as well as any other man, and he declared that it wi go two to one for O'Neal. He says the '.hill bilies" are asserting themselves in Autauga, and they are all O'Neal men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
Notable Wedding in New York

New York February S.-Miss Electra Havemeyer and James Webb were married in St. Bartholomew's church before a notable gathering of New York and Newport society. The bride is a daughter of the late Henry o. Havemeyer. MT Webb is a son of w. Seward Webb and grandson of the late William H. Vanderbilt. Mr. and Mrs. Webb will spend their honeymoon abroad and will make their home on their return in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
c. Nj. Gillespie Dies at Madison

Huntsville, February s-(special)-C. M. Gillespie. aged Sl years, died yesterday at Madison. where he had been a planter many years. His surviving children are: Mrs N. H. Farley of Tuscsunbia Miss Norah Gillespie of Madison, Dr. J. c. Gil- lespie of New Decatur. J. E and W. H. Gillespie of Birmingham, s. C. and P. M. Gillespie of Madison. MT. Madison had been i'll only a few days. His wife. who died about four years ago. lived with him 55 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
Ellis BurveII

Ellis Burwell, ce years old, who died Sunday from ar attack of heart failure, was buried yesterday afternoon in Elm wood cemetery. MT. Burwell's death was very sudden. week before his death he was hunting. The attack of heart trou- ble followed a severe case of grip. He is survived by young wife, two infant children and many relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. M.~-A. Woods

Mrs. NJ A. Woods, ee years old, died at her home. 600 Wood street, Woodlawn. yesterday afternoon at o'clock. She is survived by her husband, James M. Wood. five sons and one daughter The funeral arrangements will not be an- nounced until tue arrival of one of the sons who is in Mexico
 Mir. and Mrs. Woods were pioneer set tiers of Birmingham, having come here In 1880.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
Marraige Lacense Issued

marriage license has been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 John LA Owens of Bessemer to Miss Ayme Lee Simmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
CITY ITEMS

The Humane Society-The BirminS- ham Humane society's committee n constitution and by-laws will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the di- rectors' room in the Chamber of Con- merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

The Humane SOciety-The B1rmlnS- ham Humane societys committee o1 constitution and bylaws will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the di- rcctors room in the Chamber of Con- merce.
 Knights 10 Give Ball he mid " n ter ball to be given Thursday night by Phoenix lodge No. 25, nnigh.s of Pythias promises to be a most en- ioyable event. Over 800 seats have al ready been sold and fully 1000 people are expected to attend. The ball wili be held at McConnells hall on Thurs day night, beginning at o'clock.
 Negro Cut All To Pieccs--A negro named Charley McCary was killed by a Frisco train yesterday morning about & mile below Pratt city. Coroner Brasher said last night that the mans body was scattered along the track for quarter of mile. Some train had hit him during the night and two CT three others had run over the dead body before it was discovered. Me Cary lived at Pratt City. The boGy vas discovered about ' o'clock yester- day morning.
 Recover stolen Propcrty-Detective Wren and Burge think they have un- ca rthed some of the thieves>Who have been breaking into so many Stores oi late. They raided some negro quar- ters yesterday and secured about s40o worth of all kinds of / merchandise. There were about 20 suits of clo,il ing, several guns, shoes, revolvers and many other things. They have made no arrests yet. however and did net wish to make known the place where the goods were found.
 Shot in Right Eye-With painful gun wound in his right eye, A. F. I<o- ral boarded a train at Adamsville Mor- day night and, unattended. came to Birmingham and went to the Long 6 Hardness hospital for treatment. There ing the case for the man says tha { he does not know who shot him, ard no particulars of the shooting can be learned. It was reported at the hos ptal this morning that he was rest ing well and that his wound would nos prove serious.<
 Stealing Coal-by Wagon Load-At- tempting to steal coal by the wagon load is the latest development in the art of stealing. An unknown negro was caught last night in the act of driving out of the Cuyhoga coal yards on Morris avenue with a one-horse wagon heaped to the bed top with coa. The night watchman commanded the man to stop. He abandoned the wagon and horse and ran up to First ave- nue, where he was lost in the crowd. The horse and wagon were turned oyes to the police and whoever comes tc claim the horse will be arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
w. H. KETTIG URGED TO
 MAKE RACE FOR LEGISLATURE


 in the of that ". democratic and do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
THE WEATHER

Washington, February S.-Weather fore cast for Alabama: Rain Wednesday, colder by night: Tuesday fair and cold-- CT; light to moderate winds, becomlng brisk and northwesterly.
 Mississipr: Rain followed by clearing and much colder weather Wednesday,; Thursday fair; brisk north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

The following Is the local report of the United States weather bureau al Birming- ham for 24 hours ended at 4 D. m Febru-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

SHAW, The Undertaken. 2l0S and 2iio 9th avenue. Both phones 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones loos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09

Birmingham Special now the only through train to Atlanta; leaves 9::30 a. m., Southern rail- way.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-03-25
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a 9 TO RIA

This office had request a day OF
two ago for a sample OF fine letter
head and envelope which was made
Tor one OF our customres, a merchant,
here from Connecticut. The big finn
says, I'VE admire your letter head
very much" Our stationery, when
compared with the general run, will
be found, i'm most cases, superior.
That is, if customer wants the best.
ana Is willing to pay a reasonable
price.
On Saturday evening, March Goth.
the DeKoven Quartet will give one
OF their delightful entertainments in
the High School Chapel. This high
priced entertainment is brought here
for the joint benefit OF the TazeweJI
Reading Rooms and the High School
Library, and it is to be hoped that n
fuIl house will greet the singers.