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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
FOR b|G
 LODGE MEETING.
ANNIVERSARY OF KING SOLO, MON LODGE WILL BE CELE- BRATED AS WE'LL AS VISIT OF GRAND MASTER LEE

The members of King Solomon lodge No. 460, Ancient. Free and Accepted Mas ons, are planning very entertaining cele- bration for tomorrow evening when the anniversary of that lodge will be cele- brated and Most Worshipful Grand Mas ter l.. H. Lee will pay an official visit.
 MT. Lee will arrive tonight and will be met at the train by a committee of Masons of high standing, who will en- certain him while in Birmingham.
 The celebration tomorrow night will be held at the Masonic temple on Nine- teenth street and will include a pro- gramme of speeches by some of the most eminent men in Masonry in the state.
 pr. J. H. Phillips, thirty-third degree: James Bowron, thirty-third degree; Dr. Russell M. Cunningham. thirty-second degree, and other prominent Masons, will be among those making addresses tomor- row night.
 The invitation of A. B. Harris, worship full master, has been issued in reference to the meeting:
 Dear Sir and Brother:
 "On March 21 the most worshipful grand master of Masons of Alabama will honor King Solomon lodge 70. 460, with an of- ficial visit, and 1t is hoped that not only every member of the lodge, but every member of the craft in this district, will be present to accord him the honor due his exalted office.
 This date happens to be the twenty third anniversary of the organization of this lodge and will be duly observed with appropriate ceremonies. All the charter members, past masters, former officers and members who were active and con spicuous in former days are especially in- vited to be present and assist in making this occasion a most notable event ih the history of King Solomon lodge.
 An interesting programme has been ar ranged and an enjoyable evening is prom ised Come. Fraternally yours,
 IA B. HARRIS, Worshipful Master.
 "J s. WHITE, Secretary
 The following programme will be car red out:
 Opening; music; introduction of grand master; address by worshipful master; response by grand master; a fraternal welcome, James Bowron; King Solomon Lodge its Aspirations and Achieve ments," J. H. Phillips. P NJ; King Sol omon Lodge, a Retrospect" George S. Obear, P. M, first master under charter; Origin of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, '' R. M. Cunningham. F. G. M; intermis- sion; music; lecture. "The Great Pyra- mid of Egypt" (stereopticon), W. F. All drich; closing; reception to grand master; refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
PISGAH EVANGELISTS PLEASED
 WITH FIRST DAYS SERVICES

The Rev. Charles o. Oxnam and Wilson J! Squire, the Pisgah evangelists, opened their first meeting in the Fraternal Hall building yesterday afternoon. A discrimi- mating audience was in attendance, many of whom had already been healed from some disease through the power of faith, and these testified to their condition
 Dr. Oxnam spoke from the parable of the lost sheep, making an application of this divine love to present-day conditions.
 There are many poor and needy right here in prosperous Birmingham, said Dr. Oxnam, "and the Christianity that gives hungry man bath, clean clothcs a good meal and a-bed. and then gives him a tract, is the kind of religion that Christ preached, and is the kind we need today"
 The speaker outlined the Pisgah work in Los Angeles, and gave several touch ing illustrationgs of reclaimed men and women
 His remarks were we'll received and at the close of the service two ladies came forward and announced their desire to devote their lives to the Pisgah work If such a home can be established here
 Several persons stood up when a call was made for those who wished to take Christ as their savior, and the evangel-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
INQUEST WAS UNNECESSARY
CORONER BRASHER FINDS ME- GRO SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN KILLED BY THE CONSTABLE ALIVE AND KICKING

The unusual vitality of a negro was demonstrated yesterday morning when Sam Harper was found at home by Coro- ner Brasher with bullet in the center of his forhead, a bullet in his thigh, and wound in the hand. Harper was sup posed to have been fatally shot by Con- stable Staggs near Bessie Saturday morn ing.
 Coroner BraSher was summoned to the scene yesterday morning and gave out in- structions to search the river in the hopes of finding the body of the negro. In this he was unsuccessful. Searching parties had been organized Saturday night and the river sounded for TIarper's body. While this was going on Harper was ly- ing within 100 yards of the searchers look ing on. He enjoyed the fun immensely After the parties returned home the ne- gro crawled to his house, where he was found yesterday morning by Coroner Brasher, who was looking for his dead body.
 In the meantime it developed that Con- stable Staggs did not do the shooting. but that the shots had been fired by Con stable J. w. Alexander. The negro was shot in an altercation over a ferry fare which the negro Is said to have owed. He attempted to shoot Constable Staggs and was himself shot three times by Constable Alexander When the negro was shot he plunged into the river and disap- peared. It was thought that he had been drowned until he was discovered by the coroner yesterday morning. Before the discovery was made Constable Alexander had been exonerated for the supposed kill ing by the coroner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
.C0L. MAbEN BACK
 FROM NEW YORK

Col. J. c. Maben, president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, has returned from New York, where he accompanied w. H. Goadby and where a meeting of the directors of his company was held.
 Colonel Maben said last night that everyone was very eager to have the pending trust cases decided in order that industrial concerns and those af- fected may adjust themselves to the decision and then pursue their work unafraid of uncertain conditions.
 'The recent rate cases injured in dustrial progress to certain extent" said Colonel Maben yesterday.
 The decision cut the railroads off from buying heavily, to my way of thinking. and the forthcoming decis- Ions will have the same affect if they are decided adversely to the defendants.
 "There will be severe disturbance of business, and securities will be ma terially upset for a while. However, it is better that such be the case than to have the uncertainty still prevailing.
 'I am in hope that the cases will be decided soon, but as they have been put off for over two years no one can tell when they will be finally settled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
PREPARE REPORT
 0N THE SEAbOARD
INVESTIGATIONS OF J. F. WAL LACE AND J. D. O'DELL, PROM INENT ENGINEERS, MAY RE- SUIT IN IMPROVEMENTS

John F. Wallace former chief engineer and general manager of the Illinois Gen. tral railroad, and J. D. O'Dell,> another prominent engineer, are Investigating the Seaboard Air Line physical conditions, to make a report to the general officers. They were in Birmingham 8 few days ago, presumably to meet industrial men not connected with the Seaboard, but 1t is stated now with authority that the two distinguished engineers have been mak- ing, and are now engaged on, an exten- sive trip over the Seaboard. The real purpose of their trip has not been given out, but it is stated that some extensive improvements are contemplated on the Seahoard at various terminal points.
 Mr. Wallace just before the receivers discharged the Seaboard made an exten- sive investigation of that line for the re- organization committee, and gave them what was considered one of the most fav- orable reports ever made on the proper ties. His recommendations were carried out by the management, resulting in some very highly desirable improvements. How ever, this is the first time that MT. O'Dell has been retained to look into the condi tions of the Seaboard lines
 It is stated that MT O'Dell and MT. Wallace believe that the traffic of the Seaboard, as well as other southern lines. has not been developed to It's maximum, and that they will make certain sugges- tions which, If carried out, will increase possibly 30 per cent the hauling efficiency of the common carrier in the south.
 It Is stated that the recommendations will advocate a line into Anniston, i'm provements in the Florida service and terminal facilities at all points, which will make for the best service of the car rier.
 The two railroad chiefs will finish their work within the next two weeks, 1t is stated, after which their report will be submitted to President Meldrum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
CATHOLICS ATTEND
 SOLEMN SERVICES
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION AT ST. PAUL'S BEGAN TESTER. DAY-BLESSED SACRAMENT BORNE IN PROCESSION

Solemn high mass at St. Pauls church yesterday marked the beginning of a 40-hours devotion. The Rev. Father Paul. O. s. B., was the celebrant, the Rev. Father Coen acted as deacon and the Rev. Father Coyle acted as sub-deacon
 The choir sang Webers celebrated mass in G, Immediately after the mass there was a solemn procession of the blessed sacrament through the aisles of the church and after the golden monstrance containing the sacred host was placed over the tabernacle of the high altar, the priests chanted the litany of the saints.
 Throughout the afternoon many of the faithful could be seen visiting the church to adore the blessed sacrament and pray.
 There was no sermon at the high mass hut at night Father Paul preached on tile Real Presence and his discourse is said to have been at once eloquent and moving. The church was crowded.
 The sacrament will be exposed today for the adoration of the faithful from the 6:s0 o'clock mass until after the services tonight. There will be sermon at 7:S0 D. m.
 The 40 hours devotion will close Tues day morning with procession after the 8 o'clock mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
WORK 0F RAISING FUND CONTINUES
COMMITTEE SOLICITING $1O,OO0 FOR THE ASSOCIATED CHARI- TIES WILL BEGIN ANOTHER WEEKS EFFORT TODAY

The consolidated committees appoint ed for raising the $10,0o0 fund with which to carry on the work of the As sociated Charities will renew their ef- forts for another week today.
 The activities of the committee have already begun to bear fruit, as Is shown by the large number of remittances that have been made to Secretary Mo- Grath of the Associated Charities by those who responded to the committees, solicitations.
 The officers of the association feel very much gratified over the interest that has been shown in the work of the Associated Charities by the public in general, and they hope to meet with the same ready response in the future, until the fund is raised, as they have in the past.
 On account of the unavoidable ab- sence from town of several members of the fund committee last week. the total amount of subscriptions during that time reached only small propor- tions The members will start out again this week with the intention of making up for lost time.
 Already then number of applications for relief that have been received by the Associated Charities reaches that which last month rose to the high wa ter mark. 1t was stated by the of ficers at headquarters that 16O appl1- cations had been filed with the asso- citation for the month of March thus far, and 1t Is expected that fully half that number will be added for the re- mainder of March.
 The large number of applications is sufficient to illustrate how great Is the demand on the association for assistant to the poor, and will be used as evil dence by the committee to justly their claims to the same generous consider ation of the people as heretofore re- ceived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
ANTO RUNS INTO
 HORSE AND BUGGY

While turning the coroner of Tenth avenue and Twenty-second street yester- day afternoon at 7:45 o'clock. J. A. Smith, driving his automobile, collided with horse hitched to a buggy driven by two negroes. As A result the horse was bruised, one of the negroes was thrown to the ground and jostled up, though no bones were broken, and the lamp and wind shield of the automobile were broken.
 Mr. Smith states that the negroes were driving on the wrong side of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
CONGRESSMAN ROBSON TO
 AID MAINE PROHIBITIONISTS

The new version of the effect of alcohol on the human system, how the stimulant intoxicates the white corpuscles and causes them to develop a cannibalistic fondness for the red, thus rendering the blood weak and of no material value, will be told the people Of Maine.
 It is Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama who Is on the little journey into the state of the rock-ribbed coast. Advices received last night were to the effect that the magnetic statesman had reached Portland, and that during his stay he will deliver several addresses, urging the people to stand firm by their long-worn policy of statewide prohibit tion.
 In addition to the explanation of the corpuscle theory, Congressman Hobs0n will no doubt startle the New Englanders by the statement of his statistics, by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
WILL
 RUSH LEGISLATION Much Is to Be Done in Re-
 maining Days REVENUE BILL IS SAFE
Reported That Governor Will Sign Commission Bill-May Delay Ap- ointments-Whisky With
 out Elections Doubtful

From reports that come from Montgom- cry it is evident that the legislators will do some real work during sthe final days of the session.
 The revenue bill will first of all demand attention, although those Birmingham people who heard the debates last week believe that that measure will be passed without strenuous effort.
 From what can be gathered from all sides, 1t is believed that the governor will sign the Birmingham commission bill this week. and that soon afterward as practical he will name the members of the first commission.
 Just how soon afterward, however, can not be predicted by those who have dis cussed the matter. Some state that the governor may await the conclusion of the 30 days in which he has to name the members of the commission.
 1t is reported that before taking final action the governor will again get the expression of the individual members of the Jefferson delegation to their choice of the several who would accept positions on the body were such rendered. Mem bers of the Jefferson delegation who are In Birmingham at the present time hold firm to their conviction that the governor will name Judge A. O. Lane and Harry Jones to collaborate with Mayor Exum on the first commission.
 From what can be gathered, too, 1t looks very dark for the passage of either the Judge bill, restoring saloons to Bir- mingham without an election, or the Mor- row bill. substituting dispensaries and beer and wine cafes, without the formal ity of an election, for the prohibition which exists today.
 But there seems to be no doubt but that the Smith regulation bill, to comple- ment the Parks local option bill. will go through the senate this week without the necessity of a bitter fight, although it is considered probable that several amend ments will be attached.
 Under the local option bill, Jefferson county can hold an election, when a suf- ficiently large number of qualified voters petition the probate judge to that end, the issue of which shall be wet or dry, and if wet, saloon or dispensary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
NO EFFECTS OF
 | STRIKE ARE FELT

No i'll effects have been felt here in two days from the firemen's strike on the New Orleans and Texas Pa cifc railroad. which is a connection of the Queen and Crescent route.
 The passenger service connections at Chattanooga yesterday were normal to the last degree. all trains having been run into Chattanooga and thence to Birmingham on the usual schedules.
 Several trains of freight were han dled through this city on good time yesterday, and it would seem from the recent results that the strike of the firemen on the divisions north of Chat tanooga is nearing settlement.
 The traffic conditions into Birming- ham have not been tied up in any way whatever, except the handling of few through freight trains. This service has returned to normal and it would seem that no further trouble will result. It was generally understood here yes- terday that a mediator would enter in to the controversy within few days and try to straighten out the strike sit- uation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
ACCIDENT CAUSES
 DELAY OF SOUTHERN

An accident to the engine attached to the Southern railway train due here yesterday afternoon at 12:15, caused de- lay of two hours and 90 minutes and ne cessitated the operation of one special train.
 The accident occurred near Brennan, and the Frisco southeastern limited was operated in two sections to care for 46 passengers on the belated Southern.
 The Frisco special left here at o'clock and made, record run to Memphis to overtake the southeastern limited con nections for the eastern passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20

ists are greatly pleased with the first meeting.
 MT. Squire spoke of his reclamation from drunkenness, and he particularly requests that fathers and mothers whose sons have started on the path that leads to the gutter will come and hear him from day to day.
 The meetings will continue every aft ernoon at 3 o'clock and every night at 7:30 o'clock.
 The evangelists have installed a tele- phone, Main 35S1, and will be glad Q go and pray with the sick who are unable to attend the meetings.
 At the morning service in the Simpson Methodist Episcopal cl1urch Dr. Oxnam preached strong sermon from the text, ''Without Vision We Perish.''
 Stating the necessity of vision for the accomplishment of any great work, Dr. Oxnam gave some figures regarding the extent of disease in the United States. With S000,0 ,0O0 consumptives, S0000O can cerous people, 300,000 men dying every year from the effects of drink, and with 3O0,O0O women living in open shame, it requires people of vision of great cour- age with a deep-seated willingness to work to remedy these conditions
 The congregation paid thorough heed to Dr. Oxrams sermon and at the close of the service spoke most hearty words of commendation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
WEEKS ORDER BIG
 AT ENSLEY PLANT

Orders for a total of 56s0 tons of steel rails to be rolled at Ensley have been reported during the week just closed. The orders added to those already given run the gross tonnage on hand at Ensley to rather good figure, indicating that no uneasiness should be felt. as the most ac- tive work is to be expected at the steel plant during the remainder of the year.
 The orders reported for the past few days include 5000 tons for the Frisco lines, which will not be used further west than Springfield; 1850 tons for the Atlantic Coast line, for use in Florida, and 10s0 tons for the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific railroad for shipment to the for mer city.
 The orders for steel rails have not been confined to any one plant or company during the week. but all the makers have shared in the prosperity to a certain ex- tent. It is estimated that orders equal to the Ensley figure have been given dur ing the past week to all other plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20

which it is shown that more people in the United States each year die from the effects of liquor than have fallen in all the wars of the universe.
 As is known. since the defeat of the re- publcans In Maine, the democrats have dreamed of doing away with that state- wide prohibition which has been their constant companion since the common wealth was born. The prelimnaries of the fight are just beginning, and the first gun will be fired by Congressman Hob son in the interest of prohibition.
 As to whether or not the report is true that in case tile issue becomes doubtful that one or more of the prohibition lead CTS of Alabama will rush to the assistance of the Maine state-widers, cannot be verified. Local prohibitionists, however, are demonstrating great interest in -ae struggle in Maine, and they will await the outburst of the Hobson gun with marked impatience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
HUTCHINSON GOES
 TO NEW ORLEANS

J. E. Hutchinson, general superin- tendent of the Frisco lines, was in Bir- mingham yesterday on route to New orleans from his headquarters in Springfield. He will look over the term inal properties of the Frisco in New orleans and confer with officials of the transportation department there about some arrangements soon to be made at that point by the Frisco
 MT. Hutchinson said while here that every condition was satisfactory on the Frisco and that business. was moving ahead briskly. He was accompanied from Birmingham by a few division officials. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Bernhardt Thursday

Mme. Sarah Bernhardt will present Camille" on Thursday, March 23, at the Jefferson theatre. Camille" Is the play which lifted Dumas fills from comparative obscurity to a place among the greatest dramatists, and Mime
 Bernhardt is the actress whose DOT trayal of Marguerite Gautier has given the play worldwide reputation. The story was conceived in the phase of Parisian life so inseparably woven with the nations history, and the char actor of Marguerite is that of a wom- an gifted with noble impulses and a sincere desire for the highest plane of living, but by circumstances and environment, out of the pale. Seat sale begins tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
.'The RevelatiOn"-At BiiOu

''The Revelation" will apear at the Bijou theatre this week and the per formance tonight is the first time that the play and the company have ever appeared at popular prices in any city or on any stage. Some of the scenes are powerful beyond description, and the company is excellent, headed by no lesser star than Ann Hamilton, for years one of the headliners in vaude- vile in a famous Mexican drama. There are performances nightly and matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
Mrs. Scoyell Will Lecture

Mfs. Dessfe Iaythe ScOVell, general secretary of the schools and colleges of the Woman's Christian Temperance union, will lecture tonight at o'clock at the East Lake Methodist church. Mrs. Scoveil is charming woman and an interesting speaker. No admission will be charged for her lecture tonight. and the public has been given cordial invitation to be in attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
NUMEROUS SMALL
 THEFTS REPORTED

Several thefts of small sums of money were made to police headquarters yester- day morning. P. F. Brooks of Venson reported that he had been robbed of $59. 60 in money one pair of cuff buttons, one diamond ring and one watch. J. M. Ethri6ge reported to the police that he had been robbed of $20 in money while at his room in local hotel Will Daven- port is wanted by the police on charge of snatching a purse containing $25 from a negro woman in North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
PERSONALS

J. B. Powell, member of the state tax commission, was in Birmingham yester- day.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Tuggle of Virginia are in the city for two weeks. MT. Tug gle is southern division manager for the American Cigar company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
MRS. RUSHTON'S
 TEA POSTPONED

The tea for which invitations had been issued by Mrs. J. F. Rushton to be given in honor of Miss Louise Rush ton Tuesday afternoon has been post poned on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Rushton's little daughter, Char lotte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
BOND IS MADE BY
 ACCUSED CONSTABLE

J. H. Parsons, the constable charged with accepting a bribe and perverting the powers of the justice court, made bond yesterday morning in the sum of si5o0. There were five cases against Par sons, and his bond was set at $500 in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
Revival at Hunter Street Church

Evangelist A. A Walker will speak at the Hunter street church tonight at 7:30 o'clock beginning a series of evangelistic meetings which will be continued through the rest of the week. The public is cordially invited to at tend the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-20
Jov Riders Steal Auto

The garage of H. Baruch, 1874 Avenue I, was broken into by negroes Saturday night and his car stolen. It was after wards found at Avenue H and Twenty second street The machine was badly damaged by the joy riders.