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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
WILL MAKE PLANS
 FOR UNDERWOOD Chamber of Commerce Com mittee to Hold Conference
 Thursday Afternoon

Definite action will be taken on Thurs day by the Birmingham Chamber of Com merce in reference to the proposed public celebration for Congressman Oscar w. Underwood. The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet In the club rooms on Thursday afternoon at O clock, at which meeting President Rich ard w. Massey will submit plans for fhe reception of MT. Underwood. It is under stood that MT. Massey will recommend a. public celebration, the details to be ar ranged by a special committee. It is pro- posed that the public be invited to partici- pate, also MT. Underwoods politicas friends, both in this and other states.
 The matter will be for the committee to determine at it's meeting Thursday, and there Is little doubt but that the affair will be carried out. The regular meeting Of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Fri day evening and the matter fully de- termined.
 The sentiment is growing to do honor to Alabama's distinguished citizen, who is now at Atlantic City, but, as the date or his home coming is indefinite, owing to Mir Underwood's taking a much needed rest, the matter has been deferred until this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
GRAND ENCAMPMENT
 TO CONVENE TODAY
Prominent Odd Fellows Will Attend Sessions Beginning Here This
 Morning

The sixty-third session of the grand en- campment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will convene this morning at the Fraternal hall on Third avenue between Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets. The session will continue two days. C. w. Capps of Birmingham, who is grand patriarch. will preside over the meeting. It is expected that over 100 dele gates from different parts of the state will be in attendance.
 This branch of the Odd Fellows has made great progress during the past few years and the reports of the grand officers this year are expected to show great increase.
 Many prominent Odd Fellows will be in attendance, and will include Grand Master George l.. Jenkins of Talladega, Grand Secretary H. c. Pollard of Hunts vile Deputy Grand Master Walter Me Adory, Past Grand Patriarchs James Brodie, w. A. Miller, J. A, McCluskey, and many others
 w. F. Mccartney, grand scribe of tho encampment, reports the encampment in good shape and anticipates splendid meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
AT THE HOTELS

F. w. Patterson of Selma is at the Flor ence.
 R. L. Jones and wife are in the city at the Florence. . Gordon. E. Kent of AdaMsville is regis tered at the Florence.
 w. H. Baldwin of Montgomery is stop ping at the Morris.
 Ernest D. Fite of Hamilton was among yesterdays arrivals at the Morris.
 W. NJ Cousins of Equality is in the city pI the Morris.
 Charles Stewart of Centreville is regis tered at the Metropolitan,
 H. B. Gray of Greenville is in the city at the Metropolitan.
 Curtis Handley of Lineville is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 A. D. Thomas of Sheffield was among Mondays arrivals at the Birmingham. W. w. Battle of Jacksonville is in the city at the Birmingham.
 E. c. Rivers of Bessemer is registered at the Birmingham.
 O. D. Street of Guntersvlle is in the city stopping at the Hillman.
 Scott Maxwell of Cordova is at the Hill man.
 George T. Dickert of Gadsden is, regis tered at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
FEDERAL GRAND
 JURY IN SESSION
Organized Yesterday by Judge Grubb and Will Be in Session
 Several Days

With ". H. Jeffries of Birmingham, foreman, the federal grand jury was or ganized yesterday by Judge William |. Grubb. A heavy docket faces the inves- tigators and they will be in session sev- eral days. Tn reorganization of the grand jury was followed yesterday by an ad- journment until this morning on account of the holiday.
 The personnel of the grand jury is as follows:
 J. B. York, Dora; w. A. Fields, Jasper: John w. Powell, Jasper; J. M Massey, North Birmingham; J. B. Foster, Oneon- ta; J. IT. Guyton, Vernon; R. W. Denly, Vincent; Grover Propst Fayette; w. I. Corvin, Blountsvile; H. Tin Russell, Cor dova; Walter Smith, Bessemer; John Wade, Oneonta; J. D. Mobley, Fayette; w. H. Jeffries, Brmingham; John E.. Bell, Jonesbore; Dan N. Swindle, Oak man; M. L. T. White. Fayette; J. NJ. Spearman, Sterrett
 The criminal docket will be taken up this morning when court begins The docket consists of various offenses against the government. There are few cases scheduled of special interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
LOW RATES GIVEN
 FOR b|G STATEFA|R Larger Territory Is Covered By Special Rates This
 Year Than Ever Before

Rates as low as have ever been granted for any amusement event in Alabama, covering wider scope of territory than ever before, have been granted the Alabama State Fair as- sociation for the approaching exposi- ton by all the railroads of the south.
 The management of the fair associa- tion has received official notice from Joseph Richardson, chairman of the Southwestern Passenger association, with headquarters at Atlanta, that the rate to the fair will be one fare for the round trip plus 25 cents.
 This rate will apply to all parts of Alabama and to portions of Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. which is much larger territory than has hitherto been granted the associa- tion, or in fact, any other similar en- terprise in this state. The Alabama state fair Is regarded as being sec ond to none in the southern states.
 The rate quoted, one fare for the round trip, plus 25 cents, will apply in the territory named from october to 14, good to return to selling point as late as midnight of october 16.
 Other evidence of the active interest which all southern railroads are talk ing in the fair Is shown in the arrival yesterday of one solid carload of the magnificent display the Southern rail- way system is to make.
 G. F. Greene, exhibit agent of the land and industrial department of the Southern railway, also arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday and will have per- sonal charge of the work of installing the display contained in the car. Other cars, some three or four, are now en route to this city and by the time the present car is unloaded and placed others will be ready for install lation also, which assures the railroad exhibits Gin which the Queen and Cres- cent and Mobile and Ohio systems will co-operate), will be ready for 1nspec- ton prior to the opening day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
GYPSY SMITH IS
 NOT COMING NOW State of Health Will Not Permit His Holding
 Meetings Here

The probability of securing Gypsy Smith for Birmingham is now very slight. as was made known yesterday morning at a meeting of the Pastors union at ter to that effect was read from Dr. Foulkes of New York, American repre- sentative of the celebrated English evan geist.
 The letter went on to say that the physical condition of MT. Smith, who re- gently underwent a surgical operation, come of an attempt to fill an engagement in Birmingham in addition to the other numerous calls which he has accepted.
 However, it was the opinion of pr. Foulkes that delegation of Birmingham ministers or their representatives might prevail on.Mr. Smith to accept an invita- tion to this city should they pay him a personal visit.
 In consideration of the evangelist's gen eral debility it was thought unadvisable by the members of the Pastors union to insist upon having Gypsy Smith un- dertake to hold a series of meetings in this city, consequently the following reso- lutions to that effect were adopted by the meeting:
 Resolved, That this meeting deeply regrets the cause of MT. Smiths inability to visit Birmingham, and nevertheless feels unwilling to press him any further. We earnestly hope that the forthcoming campaign on the Pacific coast and in Texas may not prove too severe a strain on our brothers health
 Resolved, further, That the committee be discharged"
 A second resolution was introduced and adopted as follows:
 Tn view of the correspondence with Gypsy Smith, this union instructs the cor respondence committee to inform all the gentlemen appointed to serve on manage ment and auditorium committees In con nection with the campaign of the final decision made in regard to campaign"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
PENSACOLA PARTY
 GETS 5 HERE TODAY
We'll Known Men Are Blaz- ing the Way for Route
 to Chicago

The scouting party sent out by the commercial bodies of Pensacola, Fla and headed by Frank l.. Mayer of the Pensacola Journal to blaze the way foi the proposed Gulf to the Lakes High ways" extending from Pensacola to Chicago. will arrive In Birmingham this afternoon They will be the guests of the Chamber of Commerce while in the city, and will be entertained by Victor H Hanson, chairman of the entertain ment committee of that body
 The scouting party consists of Dr. s. M Kennedy and Frank L. Mayes m editor of the Pensacola Journal and two expert chauffeurs. They are travelling in Speedwell car. They ar rived in Montgomery last night and were given a hearty reception in the Capitol City. They will start for Bir- mingham this morning.
 A party from Birmingham will jour- ney to Pelham to meet the scouts and escort them to the city. The party will include c. B. Rogers, J. A. Roun- tree, Job Going, l.. A. Whitehead, J. w O,Neill. J. w. Green and Ed Norman
 The travellers will leave tomorrow for Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
'CROCERS' CASE IS.
 ID END THIS ALL Street Will Not Affirm the
 Compromise Talk TALKS ABOUT CASE Doubts Authenticity of Report That He Will Be Asked From Washington to Issue
 Statement

That the case of the United States against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association would be concluded this fall, that he could not deny or affirm the gen. eral belief that an agreement of dissolu- ton was safely reposing in the vault at the federal building to be entered on the court records within a few weeks, was the statement of Judge o. D. street. United States attorney. who has been In charge of the government case against the alleged grocers trust.
 MT. Street arrived here yesterday ac- companled by Mrs. Street and their son to attend the federal court which opens here this morning He Is at the Hillman. He was shown a statement from Jackson vile. wherein President J. H. McLaurin of the Southern wholesale Grocers' asso- ciation manifested much chagrin over the report that his association was to be dfs- solved He was also shown telegraphic statement from Washington to the er- feet that he would be requested by the department of justice to make state ment here relative to the status Of the case.
  Street said he must decline to com ment. AS to the statement that he would make a declaration as to the present status of the case, MT. Street said;
 "I do not think the report from Wash ington that was to be directed to Issue statement was authentic. l have no such word from the department or Jus tice, nor do I apprehend that any such authority will be specifically given the district attorney.
 T cannot make any statement about the Southern Wholesale Grocers' case dealing with the reported agreement of dissolution without violating confidence and going directly contrary to the poli- cies of the department.
 q will say this much, and have no objections to its publication, that this fall the case of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association will be concluded in full do not expect any action to be taken for some time. I cannot deny or affirm that a dissolution agreement has been reached, and that it Is in the safe of this department. I am not of the opinion that Assistant Attorney General Harrison, who has been directing the prosecution of the case, will be in this city any time soon. I am not apprehending that Examiner Robert N. Bell will be dismissed soon. I will say that he has filed his report of the testimony taken, and has been granted a leave by the de- partment. However, if the occasion arises, he will continue the work be- gun
 The statement of MT Street that the case would be finally concluded this fall is regarded as virtually an affirmation of the reports that the noted trust bust | ing case has been in some manner com promised Continual denials of such a fact from MT. McLaurin, president of the association, have excited the keenest in- | terest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
BAPT|STS ID MEET
 AT J0NESBOR0
Programme Announced For Sessions to Be Held on
 Sept. 26, 27 and 2S

The formal programme has been pre-
 pared for the seventy-eighth session of tho Birmingham Baptist accosiation, which will convene with the Jonesboro
 Baptist church September 26. 2 and 2S. The Jonesboro church is making elaborate preparations to entertain the visiting del | egates and splendid meeting is expect
 church is Rev. R. w. Carlisle. There are
 about 6 churches in the Birmingham Bap- tist association with a total membership ] reported at the last annual meeting of l 10 333 | The present officers of the association
 are J. w Minor, moderator; J. B. Gib- son, chairman executive committee; AL
 win M Douglas, clerk and treasurer, and
 E. E. Brewer and c. H. Estes, auditors
 The programme for the sessions al
 Jonesboro is as follows: MORNING SESSION. Tuesday, 9:30-Devotional, Rev. W w 10 a. m.-Organization. | 10:30 a. m.-Miscellaneous. | 1O:45 a. m.-Report executive committee,
 J. B. Gibson. 11:45 q. m.-"Evangelsm in Birmingham | District Rev. A. K. Wright. AFTERNOON SESSION. D. m.-Devotional, Rev. J. A. Bealle. 2:15 D. m.-Report on education, Rev A. | J. Dickenson. | 3:15-Report on ministerial education | A. B. Montague. l 4:15 D. m.-Report on aged ministers | Rev J. W. Stewart. Miscellaneous busl- ness. Appoint special. committees. Ad- | journment. EVENING SESSION. | 7:9O p. m.-Devotonal, Rev. w s. Brown. | Rev. c. J. Bently. s:15 D. m-Sermon, Rev. w M Ander- son. | Adjournment. | ADMINISTRATORS SESSION. 9:30 a. m.-Devotional, Rev. J. o. Colley. | s:45 a. m.-Report on missions. | State Missions-Rev. M. K. Thornton. Home Missions-Rev. J. D. Ray. | Foreign Missions-Rev Preston Blake | Miscellaneous business. | Adjournment | AFTERNOON SESSION. | 2 D. m-Devotional, Rev. J. R. Stodg- hill.
 2:15 p. m.-Report on temperance, P. C.
 Ratliff. 3:15 D. m.-Report on orphanage, w. M l Blackwelder. | 4:15 D. m.-Miscellaneous | Adjournment. EVENING SESSION. | 7:30 D. m.-Devotional, Rev. A. D. Glass. | 7:45 D. m.-Laymen's special committed | to the churches, J. w. Minor S:15 p. m.-Sermon, Rev. A. J. Dickin' son. | Adjournment
 THURsDAY-MoRN SESSION. 1 9:3O a. m.-Devotional, Rev. W. B. Me Daniel. | s:45 a. ,m.-Report on B. Y. P. U., Rev | O. A. Afford.
 1O:15 a. m-Report on Sunday schools | Rev W. N Swain. | 10:45 a. m.-Birmingham District Bap' | tist Sunday School association and its
 work H. L. Strickland l Miscellaneous business. AFTERNOON SESSION | D. rn.-Devotional- J. P. Stiles. 2:15 D. m-"Relgious Training in the Home," Rev Preston Blake. 3:15 D. m.-Obituaries, Rev. W. B. Will | Hams. 3:3O D. m.-Report Of special committees | Miscellaneous. | Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
A Home Recipe For
 Removing Wrinkles

tFrom Woman's National JournaD
 Who will blame the modern woman for trying to look as young and att tractive as she reasonably can? Why should she be placed at disadvan- tage in numerous ways by wearing wrinkles, if she can avoid these hate full marks of advancing age?
 Few women, however, know what to do to effectually rid themselves of wrinkles or sagginess. None of the advertised preparations are satisfactory and most of them are very expensive But very simple and harmless home remedy. which any woman can make, will work wonders where all the pat ent preparations fail. .
 Buy an ounce of powdered saxolite at any drug store Dissolve the whole ounce in half pine of witch hazel and use it as wash lotion. The results are practically instantaneous. Marked improvement is noticed inn mediately after the very first trial. Wrinkles and sagging are corrected and the face feels 20 refreshed and smub like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
PROHIBITION LAWS
 ARE STILL IN FORCE
Sheriff McAdory Gets Opinion From Attorney General on the
 Subject

Sheriff Walter K. McAdory In order to settle definitely the question whether the Carmichael and Fuller laws are still in force, Saturday morning wrote to Robert c. Brickell attorney general of the state, for an opionion on the question. Yester- day he received letter from MT. Bricx- ell informing him that the laws were "interdependant and the issuance of li- censes under the provisions of the Smith bill, is necessary condition precedent to the authorized sale of liquor in this state"
 The opinion of the attorney general sets at rest the doubts of the officers. Con siderable perplexity has been manifested in official circles as to whether the Car michael and Fuller laws were really in force, although no cessation was had Tn the rading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Queensland Pearl Divers

From the London Globe.
 The Queensland diver gets into his dress at daybreak. steps onto the ladder "Ner the side, and fastens the life line round him: the tender screws on the face glass, the pumps are started, and down goes the diver to look for shells. If he Is on ground where shell Is plentiful he fills his bag, then allows his dress to fill with air. which brings him to the surface, when he is hauled to the boat by the life line. He enlrties his bag on to the deck and goes down for another bagful. Some or the divers occasionally work in 9 fathoms.
 The greatest danger with which the diver has to contend is paralysis, and knowing the danger he runs he sometimes demands e200 in advance and this amount is sometimes lost to the pearler through the zeal and daring of the diver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Necessary Law-Breaking

From the Indianapolis News.
 During the course of his examination yesterday MT Perkins was asked whether if was necessary, in order to conduct large business organizations, to conduct them in way contrary to the law of 1890 the sherman law?"
 oIt most assuredly is necessary replied Perkins.
 Then he was asked whether the United states Steel Corporation had nd observed the law "for the past years He said that it had. And yet the steel trust had been successful So he says that It is necessary to violate the law in the con- duct of large business organizations ana vet admits that the largest business or ganization in the world has been con ducted, and successfully, in conformity, with the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
INCENDIARY FIRE
Blaze First Found in Basement of T,
 A. Davenport's Store

Fire of incendiary origin broke out in the store of T. A. Davenport, 1903 Allen street. North Highlands, yesterday morn ing at 4:25 o'clock and but for an un- usually quick run of the fire department at Marshall avenue serious damage might have resulted
 As it was the store was damaged very little in spite of the fact that the materias which the fire was consuming was soaked with coal oil. f
 The fire originated in the basement of the store among heap of rubbish It IS stated that the rubbish had been soaked with coal oil and a can of gasoline stood near by. The most dangerous feature CT the fire was the fact that it was near an open stairway. which led to the top ioor where a family lives. The fire will be Investigated by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
WRAY PLACE SOLD
Jimmy Foster Buys It at Auction for
 $12,S75

Dick wray's place of business on Twentieth street was sold at public auc- tion yesterday morning and brought the sum of s12,S75.
 Jimmy Foster. one of the pioneer liquor dealers of Birmingham, was the pur- chaser The bidding started at 5000, and for a time was quite spirited. The sale lasted about an hour and was quietly conducted. w. T. Parker was the auc- tioneer. The property acquired consists of the fine fixtures and furnishing of the place and lease on the premises which 1t is understood will expire December Sl, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Motor Horn for Senators

From the New York World.
 A tooter without a motor car attaened to it has been established for the use Of statesmen in the Senate office building It is a nice stationary horn, of extra s'ze and lung power located far back from the little electric car line.
 A senator comes along. grabs the Dulo' gives a friendly squeeze. and the strident honk comes out several hundred yards away. It is caught by the ear Of the driver, who comes quickly for the waiting legislator.
 A big printed sign hangs over me horn It announces: "For the exclusive use of senators"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
NO DISORDER YESTERDAY
Police Had no Difficulty in Handling
 the Large Crowds

Yesterday was extremely quiet in police circles and no disorder of note occurred in the jurisdiction of the police. While larger number of arrests was made than usual, all were for minor offenses. The most serious offense charged was ob- taning money under false pretenses. Three white men were arrested by the officers charged with that offense.
 Chief of Police George H. Bodeker had a large number of men stationed at Rick wood under the direction of Capt Martin Eagan. Sergt. R. H. Hawkins, Sr, and Sergt J. B. Donelson, Jr. The crowds were very easy to handle at the ball park, state the officers, and were unusually good natured. Only two or three arrests were made at the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of $500 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Monday:
 s7ooO-C F. Humphreys to Sarah Beall Gaines. part of lots and 3, block 790. survey of Elyton Land company.
 s1327-V W. Wood and company to Lewis Chiles, lot A, block 9. survey Of West End.
 s5OO-T. P. vandiver to George T. Van diver land in section Is, township 16, range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
J. E. BOMAR RETURNS
Has Been Attending l. T. U. Conven-
 ton in San Francisco

. J. E. Bomar one of the delegates to the International Typographical union of the Birmingham distrist has returned from San Francisco, where he has been attending the annual meeting of the In- ternational Typographical union at that point. Mir Bomar reports splendid and successful meeting and that the organi- zation is in excellent condition.
 MT. Bomar was accompanied on his trip by his bride, their marriage occurring about a month ago, on the evening be- fQge they took the trip west After the session of the International Typographical union was concluded Mir. and Mrs. Bomar took an extended trip along the Pacific coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Not a Substitute
Young's Magazine.

From Young's Magazine.
 How sharper than serpent's tooth, sighed Robert Edeson. lis the tongue Of A sarcastic woman. The other day. blush to admit, was out joy riding. We were going along at an awful speed. ard didn't see the dog, but l heard his kiyi so I ordered the chauffeur to stop. Going back we found an irate lady stand ing over her dead dog-one of the usiiest dogs you ever saw.
 She met us with tirade of remarks, telling us in no uncertain terms what she thought of us and automoblists in gen eral finishing up by calling us the mur- derers of her dog. It was then that thought I would pacify her.
 Madam I said. I will replace your dog
 Sir she said in freezing tone of voice, you fiatter yourself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
CROWDS ON CARS
Railway Company Served Lunches to
 Men While on Duty

Every available motorman and con ductor employed by the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company was on duty yesterday owing to the tremendous travel on the street cars due to the holi- day
 The company prepared large huihoer of lunches for the men and served them to the employees on the cars. wagon filled with paper lunch baskets, contain ing fine cold lunch, was used to supply the men as the cars passed the corner or Second avenue and Nineteenth street.