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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
AT THE HOTELS

J. F. Cunningham of Decatur is stop ping at the Hillman.
 Thomas A. Cassidy of Nashville Is registered at the Hillman.
 William Faversham of New York is stopping at the Hillman.
 w. J. Carter of Fayette is among the arrivals at the Metropolitan.
 S l.. Sherrill of Hartselle is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 c. H. Scott of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 w. M. Haynes of Atlanta is regis tered at the Morris.
 s. R. Thompson of Anniston is among the arrivals at the Florence.
 L. Berrieh of Selma is stopping at the Morris.
 E. R. Taylor of Fayette is among the arrivals at the Florence.
 o. c. Day of Gantts Quarry is reg istered at the Florence.
 H. L. Frank of Chattanooga is at the Florence.
 James J. Roe of Anniston is stop ping at the, Birmingham.
 J. c. Greene of Cincinnati is reg istered at the Birmingham
 H. Reeves of Louisville Is among the arrivals at the Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
REGRETS OVER CAPT.
 JOHNSTON'S DEATH
Lived in Birmingham Many Years,
 Where He Was Prominent Is5f sas-s In Industrial Life

The news that Capt. James F. John ston a brother of United States Sem ator Joseph F. Johnston, and a former resident of this city, was dead in Ashe- vile, was received in Birmin gham yes etrday with keen regret To attend the funeral, the exact time of which has not been set, brother Gen. R. D. Johnston, of this city, is in Asheville, and Forney Johnston, a nephew. will leave today. Senator Johnston will at tend from Washington.
 Captain Jimmie" as Captain John ston was known familiarly in this city, lived here from 1889 to 1905 until he left for Asheville for the benefit of his health. He resided there until his death, Sunday night. While in Bir- mingham he was for a short time en- gagged in the East Birmingham Cor rugated Iron Roofing company. which interest he sold in 1905. marking Lis retirement from active business affairs.
 Captain Johnston was the eldest son o. a family of 12 boys, and came to Birmingham after his two brothers, Jo- seph F. and Gen. R. D. Johnston, had lived here some time. He was a gal lant Confederate soldier, serving as an aide e-de-camp on the staff of Gen. w. h. F. Lee, "Roonie,' a son of Gen. Rob ert E. Lee, commander in chief of the Confederate forces.
 He was born in North Carolina and Is survived by a brother, Bartlett S. Johnston of Baltimore, in addition to the two prominent citizens of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
PUT CANDIDATES
 ON THE HUST|NGS Suggestion Made for Big
 Birmingham Meeting LET THEM EXPLAIN Invite All Candidates for Congress- 
LET THEM EXPLAIN
Invite All Candidates for Congress- man at Large to Re Present and Tell What They
 Stand For

Politicians are planning a gala day in Birmingham for the people and the candi- dates for congressman at large. They hopD to have public speaking here un- der the auspices of the Chamber of Com merce. the purpose being to bring an enormous crowd to Birmingham. They argue that the presence of the numerous candidates. each of whom would be ex- pected to attack the other. would bring people from every county of the state. H. Y. Brooke, one of the candidates, who was in Birmingham yesterday, stated that if invited he would certainly come.
 According to the idea mapped out, each of the applicants for the extra seat in congress to which under the reappolnt- ment bill Alabama Is entitled, will be given subject. Fred Wall of Athens will be asked to explain what he means by the school house ring of Alabama, subject which he has already threat ened to discuss. V. B. Atkins will be re- quired to answer the question if it is true. as charged in Mobile. that he is endeavoring to resurrect the ghost over WHICH lne pIOhlDNlollSl5 ana tlt dHtl- prohibtionists have contended so long. John w. Abererombie will be asked to explain if it is true that he is quietly telling the people that he is an ardent prohibtionist, and that only such should be elected to congress. l. w. Hill will be asked if it is true that the "schoo house ring is quietly knifing him in the interest of another candidate, and what he thinks of the ring anynow. H. Y Brooke will be asked to give reason why he has not also prepared bill foi more school houses and better pay for old soldiers along with that providing for good roads. Kyle B. Price will be asked to explain why he is running on a plat form providing that beer cannot be shipped into prohibition territory when the supreme court of the United States has already decided that beer is a com modity and may be shipped into any ter rtory. Daniel Cooks subject will be: "Why alone of all my fellows, 1 have prepared no platform
 As the candidates represent all sections of the state. the promoters of the idea believe that such convention as out lined above would attract many thousand people to the Magic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
KINGS CONDITION
 IS STILL SERIOUS Conductor and Father Held
 in County Jail THEY WILL NOT TALK Say They Will Await Their Formal Hearing Before Abernethy Be-
 fore Giving Their Side
 of the Case
THEY WILL NOT TALK

H. J. King. sr. the elderly gentleman Aho was seriously injured by W. A. and j. l.. Stanley on street car at First ave- nue and Twentieth street Saturday night, vas reported yesterday to be still in serious condition.
 All day yesterday, according to Dr. Ed ward O'Connell, one of the attending physicians, MT. King was delirous and unable to see any visitors whatever. In fact his physicians. Dr. O'Connell and pr. F. E. May, have given positive orders that no one shall be admitted to the sick room except themselves and those caring | for MT. King.
 pr. O 'Connell said yesterday afternoon in regard to his condition:
 "The condition of MT. King is indeed critical. but at the present we think that his injuries will not prove fatal. We have been able to discover no indication ot any internal injuries, but such shock received by man of his age rem ders matters so that one can only ex- press an opinion, and that is what l am doing. We have given strict orders to ! admit no one to the sick room except ourselves and members of the family who are engaged in nursing him. He was delirious all day today and not con scous of anything going on about him
 The Stanleys have been arrested upon warrants sworn out by Mir. Kings son, H. J. King, Jr, charging them with as sault with intent to murder and carrying concealed weapons. On consultation with Dr. OConnel1, Judge Abernathy. befofe | whom the warrants were sworn out, or dered that the men be held in the coun- ty Jail without bond to await develop ments in the condition of MT. King.
 When seen at the county jail yesterday afternoon by an Age-Herald reporter. both the Staneys refused to make a statement regarding their side of the af- fair, saying that they preferred to await | hearing. To all questions piled them they said, we have no statement 10 make"
 H. J. King. Jr., stated that he intended to pi osecute them as far as the law would allow him.
 Judge A. o. Lane, commissioner of | public justice. stated yesterday after noon that he deprecated the affair and wished to assure all concerned that he | would see justice done so far as was in l his power. The matter involving Police man Meyers, who is alleged 10 have re- fused to make the arrest, will have final action taken on 1t today at meeting of the commission. He was suspended Sunday morning by Chief Bodeker, pend- 1 ing the decision of the commission and the suspension was sustained by Judge Lane A party of prominent Tuscaloosans came 10 Birmingham Sunday night to see | Mr King and inquire as 10 his condition. | MT. King has many friends in Birming- ham several of whom are in official cir cleg here He was for many years chief | of police of Tuscaloosa and at one time sheriff of Tuscaloosa county. He Is wealthy land owner and transacts much Of | his business in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
MORE CONTRACTS
 FOR L.& N. WORK Big Work Between Birming- ham and Nashville TRACK PLANS Contracts Announced in Louisville for About One Hundred Miles-Other
 Announcements Expected
 at Any Time

Additional contracts, other than those heretofore announced have been given III Louisville for the new work on the Lotus vile and Nashville between Black CfeeN and Decatur,
 The contracts announced in Louisville are for something like 100 miles of new railroad. It is stated that the cohtr"c- tors will be given two years to finish the work, many of them considering that length of time insufficient for the proper handling of the immense task.
 The contracts announced from Louis vile include in addition to those hereto fore announced: . .5.-=#.5 tffatL..55
 Six miles south of Lewisbure, Tenn'' given to w J. Sparks, of Mount yer non. Ky. six miles more below Lewis burg. to Leighton & Ambrose Co., or Knoxville, Tenn. six miles at Holmes Gap. Ala, to Langhorn x Waugh oi Lynchburg, Va; ten miles at Cullman' Ala, to J. C, Garland CO, ot io- ledo. O.. ten miles at Haneevllle, Ala.' to Anderson x Sullivan, of Louisville Ky; ten miles at Blount Springs, Ala' to Gunter X Thrasher, of Knoxville Tenn; six miles at Warrior. Ala, 10 the Callahan Construction company oi Knoxville Tenn, and six miles at MOT ris, Ala, to the Ashville Dray and Fuel company, of Asheville, N. C.
 The above contracts do not Include few miles from Cullman through War rior to Black Creek. At the former place four viaduets will be constructed. An neuncements from Louisville are expect ed almost any time for the additional work
 The work Is part of the Louisville and Nashville proposition to double track It's line from Bewisburg. Tenn, to Mobile and New orleans The line Is double tracked now from Black Creek to Calera and in other spots on the line, With the new work it will be almost double tracked the total northern mileage In connec- ton with the general proposition, it is stated that the Louisville and Nashville will shortly give circulation to report that the south work will start within d short time IL is stated that the Louis vile and Nashville Is now engaged in securing rights of way south of Calera and Montgomery and that active plans are well underway.
 IL has been variously estimated that the work will cost the company about sl5,0o0,00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
WILCOX IS BURNED
 BY AN EXPLOSION
Gas Water Heater Flares Up and Scorches Him Seriously About
 the Head and Face

While trying to light hot water heat CT in the basement of his home Sunday afternoon Edward T. Wilcox, assistant general freight agent for the Seaboard Air Line, was painfully but not serious ly injured by an explosion of the heat CT The explosion blew flames into the eyes of MT Wilcox, not affecting nls sight, however, but burning his eye lashes, his eye brows and singing hls hair considerably. He inhaled some of the gas from the smoke and was for 2 time thought dangerously injured.
 He was given medical attention by eye specialists and they. have advised that he refrain from work several days.
 II was stated at the office of Mr. Wil- cox that he was in yesterday morning for a short time en route to the doctor 5 offices but that he would probably not attend to any office work for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06

defiled by sin. But after sin had changed both the earth and man God enlarged his diet so as to meet the conditions. He told man what animals were most whole some and those the flesh of which were not wholesome.
 "The distinction between clean and un- clean meats is based on the very nature of the creatures themselves. If we study carefully the scriptures and the gospel that is therein eertained we shall find in- struction in all things that pertain to life and godliness.
 Bible temperance, eating, drinking and dressing to the glory of God is not some- thing apart from the gospel, but is funda- mental in the gospel itself and no one can preach the full gospel and ignore these things
 "The wise man wrote, a wicked mes senger falleth into mischief; but a faith full ambassador is health
 I've can only study general principles at this time. In fact every individual must make for himself an application of right principles adapted to the situation in which hereditary influences and former habits have placed him.
 Many things in common use today as food are altogether unwholesome and mis- chivous in their effects But of the things that are good, which are sanctified by the word of God and prayer, each one must select that which best agrees with him and then try to forget that he has a stomach"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
MAY CLAIM BACK
 PAyFOR 1136DAYS
Brooke, However, Declines to Talk on Tennessee
 Co. Convict Matter

While the report made by Col. II. '. Brooke, examiner of public accounts, of time lost by sickness of convicts in the mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company during the last two years. has not been made public, 1t is believed from information received from Montgomery, that the state will claim back pay from the company for 1l@i days.
 MT. Brooke was in Birmingham yes terday "f will have to decline to make reply" stated he when asked if his report did not show that technically the company was due the state for 1l36 days work. "I have turned the report over to the governor" he added, and cannot make a statement"
 As is remembered, the investigation was ordered when 1t was found out that be- tween the reports of physicians and ward ems there was a marked difference. Gov ernor O'Neal. when last in Birmingham, stated that MT. Brooke had informed him that the alleged discrepancy was due to excuses from labor given convicts by medical students, records of which were ,t kept by the warden. At that time, the governor took the position that the state was not liable for any action of unauthor- izeG physicians. and he intimated that he would proceed against the company in case it developed that even on technical grounds the company was still in the states debt.
 The report from Montgomery that Brooke's report shows a loss in two years Of ll36 days is semi-official in its nature, and 1t is believed that the governor is planning to make an effort to collect what he might think due the state. II is con sdered possible that q law suit will fol- | In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
HOOPER MAY GET NEW MINE POSITION Understood O'Neal Will Re- create the Office of State
 Superintendent

A rumor in industrial and mining cir cles is to the effect that Governor O'Neal will re-croate the office of state superin- tendent of mines. which he abolished January 2i, and that I deB Hooper. who was chief mining inspector under Gov einor Johnston, will be given the position.
 It is understood thar the governor has i cached the conclusion that there is req son for the office, and that he will re-es- tablish t It was first understood that Chief Mine Inspector Nesbitt would be given the position. but that report is no longer considered. As is known, the sal ary of an employe of the state cannot be increased during his term of office, aud enc person cannot draw salaries for ser vice rendered in two positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
TO START THE BALL
 ROLLING IN HALE
K. E. Evins Says People Down There Want to Do Something for
 Underwood

R. B. Evins of Greensboro, legal adviser Of the administration of Governor O Neal, was in Birmingham. for few hours yes terday. He was en route to Montgomery where he will be engaged for the next ten days.
 In Hale county" stated he, there is hardly man who is opposed to the nomi- nation and election of oscar W. Under wood as President of the United States. But we have done nothing for him. When return to Greensboro, l intend start ing the ball a-rolllng. We will organize an Underwood club. and send large delegation to the national democratic con vention in Baltimore, June 25"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Building Permits

Building Inspector w. o. Mathews issued the following permits yester. day morning:
 s250o--To w. R. Stewart for two story fram building in Ensley al 1923 Park street.
 s20O0--To the American cast Iron Pipe company for a one story brick building in North Birmingham at Thfr- tieth avenue and the shops.
 s9000-To Loyeman, Joseph X Loeb, for repairs on a three story brick building on Third avenue between Six teenth and Seventeenth streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Prescription for Backache
One of the Best Known in Medical Profession for Kidney and
 BIadder Troubles

Half ounce fluid extract Buchu; half ounce Murax compound; six ounces good pure gin. Shake the bottle well each time and use in doses of one or two teaspoonfuls after each meal and at bed time" These ingredients can be mixed or supplied by any druggist.
 Backache frequent or highly colored urination and rheumatic pains are symptoms of kidney and bladder dis orders that usually terminate in dread ed Brights disease or diabetes. The above prescription is known to give quick and permanent results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
JOHN ELLIOTT MAY
 JUMP INTO RACE
Rumor Says That He May Be in the Contest for County
 Treasurer

An interesting runior in political elr- ces yesterday was to the effect trat Join D. Elliott, former president of the Com mercial State bank, will be candidate for county treasurer.
 This run.or was not authenticated nor denied.
 Those in the race for treasurer at the present time are pr. John s. Gillespy, Billy" wilson and c. B. Rogers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Christianity Practical

What Christianity is, Christ has told us in Ills life and teachings. ItA is not an ethereal thing somewhere up in the skies. It has to do with practical, every day affairs Jesus was .revolu- tionist. He disregarded altogether the ecclesiastical aristocracy of the church of His day and the social aristoeracy of the day in which He lived. The Jews confined the blessing of God to them selves. Christ taught that they were intended for all mankind
 Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian pat riot. in speaking of the social revolu- tion which he believed was impending said; If the doctrines of Christianity could be applied to human society, 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06

completely analysed the question Of Christianity, maintaining that religion was not necessarily Christianity
 "The people who are hampering the growth of Christianity in the world today are not the capitalists, who it is said. have a grip on our social system, nor yet the great mass of humble toilers. The greatest menace to society today is found in the snug, self satisfied middle class, who are quite content with themselves and do not wish to be disturbed in their social and economic relations. and many of these people are found among our so- called better citizens" stated pr. Steizle.
 "We are re-discovering Christianity and bringing it back to the simplicity of it's founders. The difference of opinion with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06

Today's programme for the Coporters' convention of the Seventh Day Advent ists, now in session at their chapel on Seventeenth street and Twelfth avenue. north is one of special interest to those in attendance Evangelist D. G. Hayes will conduct the Bible study class at 3 o'clock and Evangelist B. F. Mcvagh will talk upon a pertinent topic and also preach the evening sermon at 7:30 o'clock.
 Evangelist c. F. McVagh, in his study on "Healthful Living before the Col porters convention yesterday afternoon, said in part.
 Religion has to do with every act of life Whether. therefore, ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Thou art worthy, o, Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure. they are and were created
 Not only is God the author of all life, not only did He breathe into Adam s nostrils the breath of life, but he sus- tains life and we are living, active be- ings because he breathes into our nostrils the breath of life
 "He desires that we should be in health and all the regulations. diatetic and sani- tary, of the Old Testament were given be- cause God loved His people and wanted ! them to be healthy.
 For this reason in the beginning God gave man vegetarian diet. This was the ideal for man in his natural condition un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06

The first of the scheduled noon meet ings of the Men and Religion Forward Movement was held yesterday at the Ma jestic theatre and was attended by quite large crowd of men. The Rev. Charles Stelzle was the main speaker of the meet ing and delivered a fine address on What is Christianity"
 Dr. stelzle has a very forceful man. her of bringing out his points and he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Man Killed at Arcadia Mines

Information was received yesterday at the office of Chief State Mine Inspector Nesbitt that a man had been killed a few hours previous at the Arcadia mines of this district This is operated by tho Pratt Consolidated company on the R. Z. D. Route No. '. of Birmingham, and In- speetor David Kelso will investigate the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Highest Possible Quality

Blue Ribbon Vanilla Extract is made from selected vanilla beans, absolutely pure and aged until il is delicious in flavor. Ask your grocer for delicious Blue Ribbon Vanilla. Best and takes less. One teaspoonful to the quart"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
NOTICE. EIINs

THE MEMBERS or BIRMINGHAM LODGE OF ELks ARE REQu EsTED TO ASSEMBLE AT THE RESIDENCE OF OUR LATE BROTHER. l.. w.. JOHNS. WEDNESDAY AT F. M., TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL. C.. E. WHITE, F. R. II. E. SHROPSHIRE, .JR., SECT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06

regard to the nature of Christianity has been due to the fact that Christianity has to do with life-with men. The mani festation of life changes and naturally Christianity must mean different things to you than it did ten years ago. Chris tianity is not dead formula, not an abstract theory. Our conception of Christianity depends largely upon our peculiar natures our previous environ ments or our education"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
All of Men and Religion Ex- perts Arrive in Town
 Today
UNION MEETING TO
 BE HELD TONIGHT
Dr. Charles Sickle Yesterday Ex- plained That Christianity Was Plain and Practical and Not
 Ethereal Doctrine
Today's Programme for the Men and Religion Forward Movement

. P o'clock Noon Meeting of men ,s at the Majestic theatre. Dr.
 2 Charles Stelzle will deliver an ad-
 3 dress oa 'The Church and the La z bor Movement" in place of R. A. 2 Waite, the schelued speaker, who
 2 cannot arrive until tonight
 2 D. m.-The seven experts will . meet With a committee. of 100 local , workers at the First Methodist ; church to discuss the campaign. : 6:S0 to 7:3O p. m.-The first insti- . tutes wlll be held at the First . Meth odist and the First Presby- 2 terian churches. At the First Meth
 : odist church W. E. Biederwolf will ; deliver l speech on "Evangelism;" , R. A. Waite will talk on Boy , Work and F. s. Goodman will ad- . dress the meeting on Bible Study" , At the First Presbyterian church the Rev. Charles Stelzle will talk . on Social Service." H. F. La fiamme will speak on Missions" , and A. Nj. Brunner will talk on , Community Extension
 : s D. ;n,-Grand union meeting at
 , the First Methodist church, when , each of the seven experts will , speak for seven minutes apiece on
 2 different subjects Dr. Stelzle will ; preside ct this meeting, and all of , the districts will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the probate office yester- day:
 Tonoy Lovoy of Ensley to Miss Egg nazia Llonardo.
 Adam Turak of Vivian to Miss Meri Siran.
 A. L. Vaughn of Wylam to Mrs Bes- sic Lindsay.
 F. D. Downey of Birmingham to Mrs Francis Y. Hughes.