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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
OLD LADIES' HOME NEEDS
 ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE

body with a carefully prepared state ment on the conditions he has found among the citys prisoners, with refer- ence mainly to the method of using shaciles. Following his report con- mittee was appointed among the mem- bers of the union to wait upon the com missioners of Birmingham with the view of having the custom of using chains abolished. The committee will appear before the commissioners at a date to be announced later.
 Perhaps the most interesting matter brought before the attention of the meet ing was that of a great revival to be held simultaneously in June by all the churches. Dr. c. A. Barbour, who spoke at the mass meeting at the Jefferson the atre Sunday afternoon, came before the meeting in behalf of the scheme, and spoke briefly on the relationship between the Y. M. c. A. and the church with special reference to the Men and Re- ligion Forward movement.
 On the motion of Evangelist A. A. Walker. which was made following the address of Dr. Barbour, 1t was decided by the meeting that each denominational union should further consider the propo- sition at their next meeting on Monday, and that each should commend to his church as outlined by Dr. Barbour, the plan for the great summer revival which would be of two weeks duration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
BESSEMER LOT . BRINGS GOOD PRICE Residence Site Sold for $50
 Per Foot .2 MINES SHUT DOWN Two Hundred Men Thrown Out of Employment at Leogusta Mines.
 District Foreign Mission
 ary Conference

1 Ressemer May .-(Special) )-Some 1 indication of the present value of real estate in Bessemer can be ascertalhea from the sale at aunction of lot fronting 25 feet on Arlington avenue and extending back 140 feet that brought s755. The sale was conducted at noon today by James Trotter In front of the city hal and was done to satisfy the estate of J. w. smith, who died about a year ago and lived in Mississippi.
 The bidding was spirited as the lot is situated next to the southwest cor ner of Nineteenth street and after sev- eral advances of small leaps s200 bound was made and the lot became the property of Dr. R. P. McTyeire who lives further down the avenue.
 Arlington avenue l.; one of the most desirable residential sections of the city and it is especia ly well improved and beautifod along here. This lot is only half the regular size, therefore making the regular 50X140 lots worth S1510.
 Ten years ago the conventional 50xl40 lots sold for $100 making an annual increase of almost 100 per cent on the investment. That such an excellent price for an auction should dispel all doubts of the future material results of real estate of this city is the opin- ion ol local dealers
 McCord and Roper of Gadsden were also here in behalf of the Western Union company,
 The suit of H. B. Lewis vs. the W oodward Iron company for $30,o00 damages for the dealn of his son, James is set for Tuesday.
 The mayor disposed of 3 cases this morning by dsmissing three and as- sessing fines on the remaining culprits to the amount of s42.50. Seven cases were continued until tomorrow morning and the negro Easley 1Aasson was re- leased on bond TOT the alleged theft of the COW, IS Mir. Wright testified that he sold him the COW and that he had purchased the animal from a negro. The real theft has not been caught yet.
 Two Mines Shut Down
 The Leogusta mines No. 1 and of the Feeders group ceased operations today indefinitely. This means a ces- sa ton of employment for about 200 men besides the decrease made in the shifts of Potters. This last named mine Is still operating hut with a shortened force and within all probability some provision will be made for those thrown out by the shutting of the Leogusta shafts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02

ton conference committee in allowing the Merchants barge line to issue through bills of lading on all cotton sent from this city to foreign ports is being favor ably commented upon on the streets. The feat was accomplished by H. s. Keal- hofer, who ever since his residence in this city has been one of the foremost advocates of river traffic. MT. Kealhofer saw the opportunity which was offered for Montgomery to forge to the front with such a concession, and at once 'cinched" it.
 In permitting the Merchants Barge line of Montgomery the license of issuing through bills of ladng. the Liverpool dealers. have broken recognized rule, which was recently inaugurated as one of the policies of foreign countries. It Is understood that the high personnel of the promoters of the local line, and that their financial credentials at once as- sured the concession.
 Round trips are being made to Mobile every week, the outgoing and incoming cargo showing weekly increase. Each barge can take care of about 15 car- loads. dependent upon the nature of the cargo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
CANTON RIOTS
 VERY SERIOUS

Hong Kong, China, May 1.-Rebellion, brigandage and anarchy are stalking through the western half of Kwang Tung desperately to crush the uprising, the seriousness of which is revealed in fur ther dispatches from Canton today.
 Wu Sum, the Chinese who was edu- cated in Japan, is the leader of the re- volt against the Manchu dynasty. The brigand chief, Lux, of Shuntak, is at the head of a horde of outlaws whose ob- ject Is robbery and murder. These com
 bined forces have thrown themselves with fanatical disregard of their own lives against the troops and since the first
 outbreak Thursday night much blood has been shed. Sedition is rife among certain of the troops and it is feared that the disaffected soldiers will desert their officers, if the revolters appear to have the upper hand.
 Official advices and the refugees arriv- ing from Canton today confirm the sim ister reports of yesterday. Bodies of the slain lie in streets of the city. Famine prices are asked for foodstuffs and the shops generally are closed In the panic there have been few attempts to bury
 the dead and the stench from decom- posed bodies fills the air
 Boston, May 1.-The belief that the Christian missionaries in China are not in especial danger on account of the
 revolt in Kwang Tung province, South
 China, was expressed today by the Rev.
 William E. Strong, editorial secretary of
 the American board of commissioners for foreign missions. Mir. Strong said
 that the revolt is against the Manchu dynasty and not an anti-foreign dem 1 onStration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
MOVES TO BIRMINGHAM
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
 Opens Headquarters Here

John s. Goldsmith, special agent of the Hartford Fire Insurance company of Hartford, Conn, whose southern head quarters are in Atlanta, under the man. agement of Egleston & Prescott, general agents, has established headquarters for the 2on>/sny ip Birmingham, and will maintain n'ees in this city. He has re- gently purchased a home located at 1913 Sixteenth avenue, South Highlands.
 MT. Goldsmith has been coming to Bir- mingham for number of years, In the interest of the company he represents. and has always been a firm believer in the city and its future; in fact, the in- creased business under the local man. agement of McDavid. Terry & Co.,, has reached such proportions as necessitated his removal here. An Atlantian by birth, and naturally proud of his town, he is most enthusiastic over Birmingham and feels that the city Is in class all to itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
BANGOR WILL RISE FROM HER ASHES Fire Loss Less Than First
 Estimates RAIN SAVED THE CITY Many People Are Homeless But Food Began to Arrive at Daylight
 and Real Suffering is
 Very Small

Bangor, Me, May 1.-Between two and a half and three million dollars will cover the financial loss of the fire which destroyed approximately 2S5 residences and about 100 business structures in this city last night and early today. No of ficial estimate of the loss has yet been made, but insurance agencies involved estimate that they will lose 60 per cent, or about million and half dollars.
 That the Queen City of the East will rise undiscouraged from her ashes without the necessity of asking for out side help was the sentiment expressed tonight by Mayor Charles w. Mullen and representative citizens Most of those who lost property are wel-to-do and only 75 families were reported destitute Search was made of the ruins today for possible victims, but tonight only two were ac- counted for as dead. Only few were injured, none seriously.
 Armed troops patrolled the streets to- night under orders to shoot in case of palpable footing.
 Despite the cold rain of the early morn- ing there has been little suffering.
 Tonight the city was in darkness, the electric service being stilh disrupted by the burning of the branch power sta- tion.
 Homeless. wet, hungry and exhausted by the long fight against the flames which last night destroyed practically a third of the city of Bangor, thou sands of persons today faced the prob rem of providing themselves with food, shelter and clothing, while municipal and state authorities began the consideration of plans for rebuilding the city.
 When dawn broke over the stricken city today hundreds of groups of men, women and children could be seen hud- dled around smouldering bonfires or stretched along the edge of the smok- ing ruins, endeavoring to warm and dry themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
BIG UNION REVIVAL IN JUNE AND QUESTION OF SHACK LING NEGROES ALSO CONSID- FRED BY PASTORS

At a meeting of the Birmingham Min isters' union yesterday morning the proJ- eets of more adequate maintenance of the Old Ladies Home, the striking of shaclxles from the city's prisoners, and the holding of June revival simulta- neously among all the churches were all discussed and received the hearty in dorsement of the organization.
 The meeting was addressed by Mrs. Brown, superintendent of the Old Ladies' Home, to begin with and she undertook 10 set before the members just what are the conditions at the institution, and how worthily it may be relieved from it's. present limitations. Her report was heard with much approval, and she was assured of the support of the union to- wards the proper maintenance of the home.
 Dr. T. D. Parke appeared before the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS
"Secret Service"

In Secret Service" William Gill; lette's four-act drama, the classy Schiller players at the Bijou achieved a third success with their summer rep ertoire of plays. The addition to the company of Clifford Bruce. leading man with William Gillette, was clearly In evidence, though the former members distinguished themselves as usual with their individual and combined effort, and the production as whole was &C., cepted most favorably by the large audience at the initial performance.
 As whole the performance was very good Good acting was essential on tho part of each member of the cast, for the success of the piece and all were equal to the occasion. Even the parts of the negroes were portrayed with a fidelity that won the applause of the audience, and there was a strong sug- gestion of the atmosphere of ante- bellum days in the south, which usual ly is attempted with disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
Bryan Refuses to Stay Away

Des Moines, To-. May 1.-Willam J.
 Bryan today refused to remain away from the laying of the cornerstone of the Young Mems Christian association build ing this afternoon although asked to do so by the Des Moines Building Trades Council. In a formal protest to MT. Bryan the unions declared that the new Young Mems Christian associa- ton building is being constructed by non- union men. MT. Bryan stated that he was not aware of the union difficulty un- til the letter was received and that he could not at that late hour decline to take part in the cornerstone ceremonies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
HARLAN HERE FOR
 THE NABORS CASE

Col. J. B. Harlan, chief special agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, on his customary inspection of the line. In addition he was here to appear in the case against William Majors charged with wrecking Louisville and Nashville trains. That case went over until an- other term.
 Colonel Harlan will be here today and will leave tonight, perhaps, for Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
ELKS IN REGULAR
 SESSION TONIGHT
Eleven Applications for Membership in Lodge Will Be Balloted
 On Tonight

The application of Il aspirants to mem- bership in Birmingham Lodge No. 79, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, will be voted on at the regular session of the lodge to be held tonight at o'clock at the home, Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street. A full attendance of members is desired for the transaction of this i'm portant business.
 At the meeting following that tonight an early session will be held in order that the initiation of the new members of the lodge. may be started. About 50 have been admitted to membership in the lodge during the last three months, and are nervously awaiting the ordeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
START GOSPEL TENT
 MEETING THURSDAY

A gospel tent meeting will begin in this city Thursday night in charge of the Rev w. M. Tidwell, pastor of the Gospel tabernacle Chattanooga, and the Rev. Frank l. Finch, evangelist. The tent is to be located on Seventh avenue near Twenty fifth street There will be two services, a day one at 10 in the morn ing, the other at 7:30 at night. These ser vices are interdenomihational. and the public is cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
GEORGE c. CRAWFORD
 IS SOON TO RETURN

After an absence l'rori the city of sev- eral weeks, upon bridal trip George
 Gordon Crawford, president of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, will return to Birmingham the latter part of this week. MT. and Mrs. Crawford have toured the principal cities of Europe, having traversed the Mediterranean route to the
 coast of Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
City League Meeting

Active steps will be taken by repre- sentatives from the various teams inter- ested at a meeting to be held at Bir- mingham Tuesday night towards the re- organization of the City league baseball club. E. c. Hines will go from Besse- mer and Dolomite, Standard Oil company Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, Pratt City and North Birming- ham hines are expected to send their rep resentatives to the conference.
 Former President McGauhey will pre- side and Dr. Gwin of Dolomite has been prominently mentioned as the possible president of the reorganization. It Is understood that agreements will be made to waive all preliminaries in the selec- ton of the respective players and nc ban will be placed on professionals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
Sheriff Hunts Booze

Sheriff Walter K. McAdory participated in his first raid on the blind tiger yes terday when he and several deputies raided a soft drink stand at Vanderbilt. The raid was very successful and the identities secured about a barrel of corn whisky, 50 half pint bottles of whisky, a cask of beer and lot of beer on ice. After the raid was over the sheriff gave huge sigh, looked at the confiscated goods piled together and said:
 Its just as easy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
Deaths and Funerals
D. J. Johnson

D. J. Johnson, aged 50 years, died yes- terday afternoon at the home of R. w. Giddie, with whom he was living. The body will be sent to Moundville, where MT. Johnson lived. today by by the Wood in Undertaking company. MT. Johnson Is survived by a widow and several chill dren. The. body will be accompanied by Mrs Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
DIR. LEONARD'S BODY
 IS BROUGHT HERE

The body of Dr. M. W. Leonard, who was mysteriously shot and killed at Att talla Sunday afternoon, reached Bir- mingham last night and was taken in charge by the Loy Undertaking company. The funeral services will be held in Loys chapel this morning after which the body will be sent to Longview for interment. Dr. Leonard has brother C. E. Leon- ard, who resides in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
PRATT CITIZENS
 WANT 5-CENT FARE Mass Meeting Appoints a Committee to Take Mat
 ter To Commission

mass meeting of the citizens of Pratt City was held last night at the city hall at which resolutions were adopted urging the granting of 5-cent car fare to and from Birmingham to Pratt and Ensley, that cows be all lowed to run at large between the hours of a. m. and p. m; that direct road be constructed from Bir- mingham proper to Pratt City and that better fire service he provided by the installation of additional fire plugs.
 The meeting was attended by a large body of the representative citizens of Pratt City and much interest was man. ifested in the proceedings W. H. Bar nard, representative from Jefferson county, was elected chairman and A. W. Dozier secretary.
 The pressing need of the proposed measures was thoroughly discussed and the following committee was appointed to present the several matters to the commissioners of Birmingham and to urge that the reforms be granted: Dr. c. w Brown, chairman; Dr. c. M. Car raway, B. F. McPherson, Joe Lacey and J. H. Griffiths.
 It was also decided to form a civic club for Pratt City. The meeting ad- JOuTneQ 10 meet next MOnOdy tO ued} tho report of the committee and to ef- feet permanent organization.
 Special Church Notices
 The Pastors Helpers league of the Baptist church will 4shtertain e3asdno the the this afternoon. Hafisical programme has been arranged and refreshments will be served,
 A social raeeting of the Fellowship class of the Metho odist church will be ,eld at-the residence of M. H. Bennett at Taylorsville Thursday night.
 A lawn party will be given In the grounds of the Prebyterian church Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The public Is cordially invited to attend. . Dr. W. J. E. Cox of Birmingham will preach at the Baptist church Wednes- day night.
 Personals
 Miss Jamie True of Newborn Is tho guest of Miss Bessie Carraway on Third street.
 Little Miss Ma mic Zuber celebrated her eleventh birthday yesterday after noon by a party given at the residence friends were present and the occasion was much enjoyed The little hostess served refreshments
 Mrs. J. F. Davis Is very i'll at her home on Second street.
 Miss Ellen Hall has returned from "a visit to Tyler Tex.
 Rev W. E. Foust of Jasper is in tn c city visiting friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
IS CLEARED;
 GYPSIES ARRESTED

As an outcome of the arrest I of a deputy sheriff of Shelby county and an aged negro Sat :, urday afternoon on a charge of Kidnapping by Motorcycle Offt- acers Turner and Daley on the complaint of two gypsies, the gypsies were themselves arrest ed yesterday on complaint of the negro and lodged in jail on charge of uIllawfully enticing a minor from his parents. The two made bond Immediately after the arrest and were released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
Ladies to Give Dinner

The ladies of the First Christian church will serve dinner a 2OO5 Second avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday, May and 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
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The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-09-08
BIBLE SCHOOL CONVENTION
To Be Held At Crab Orchard T0-0a,
The PROGRAM

The program for the Lincoln couu
" Bible school convention which will
be held at Crab Orchard Friday,
Sept. 5, is rs follows:
$3.50 a. M.,-Praise aud Prayer
service Crab Orchard School.
10 90 "IIow does the front rank ?"
Open conference in charge OF State
worker.
O4j-Activities and opportuni-
iic- of our bible school. Everybody.
II :lj-Our State aims for 1911
state Worker.
II - tai Roll call.
(bl Announcement of Com
miitccs.
- 90 Noon.
l:lj =. M.-Workers Conference.
! :45-Business session.
ta)-Secretary's report
Miss Ophelia Lackcy.
(b)-Report of Committees
(c)-Offeripg
(i)-AnnOuncementS.
Dab Books our workers ought tC
rcad.--C. f.. Tate.
, 30 Eq lipment our Bible school
racd.-D. ID. Donohoo.
2:4j-The program or making tn,
most of the time-Wyatt MontgOm'
cry.
800 Story of International Sun
dqy school convention Miss Pau.
line Hooker.
3IJ-the new adult Bible class
activities and opportunities-.W. ;
Willis.
, :3O-Missionary Department How
To- have IT'D. VI. Walker.
President X. l.. Berry.
SecretaryrMiss Ophelia LackeN