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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
Mining Towns FlOurishing

C. J. Simmons of the Roden Grocery company, who is one of Frank Bivlngs' best known salesmen, travels the mining region of this district. He is known well by the various corporation storekeepers and others, having been in the indus- trial territory for some time. He was here Saturday and talked Interestingly of conditions in his territory.
 "The various mines of this district are going ahead fine," said Mr. Simmons "In fact, it would seem that this year will be one of the best that Birmingham has experienced from a coal mining viewpoint. The tonnage, 1t is believed, will be greater than was expected. All the mines are busy now and would per haps be getting out greater tonnage if the cars were available to haul the out put The mines are as rule making Improvements from time to time and are employing the maximum number of men In some places the mines are engaged in extensive improvements and betterments of various kinds.
 "The purchases by stores in the mining district are very fine. The volume of trade Is good and we are enjoying good season. Buying s unusually keen just now getting ready for the holiday traf- flc, which is always fine fin this district when prosperity is with us.
 Birmingham fig growing and gaining as iobbing center and the buyers near this district kEow that they can secure in Birmingham the best in every line. For that reason a splendid volume of trade has been worked up here among the small merchants. The wholesale inter- ests of Birmingham are very busy and are getting more important year by year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
SOME SHORT VISITS WITH
 THE LOCAL TRAVELLING MEN,
Clay Fulton Lauds AnnistonYoung Talks of Trip South west Simmons Says Mining Camps Flourishing-Berry- Finds Everyone Busy Paying Debts-Floyd
 Birmingham Investments

H. Clay Fulton, who lives in Anniston, but who reports to his offices here with the Beck Candy & Grocery Co.,, was here Saturday He said that Anniston was now enjoying one of it's best booms and that the future holds a great deal in store for that city. Mir. Fulton pointed out the fact that recently several indus rial companies have awakened and havo not only resumed operations, but have made extensive Improvements. Mir. Full ton said the civic work in Annston was going forward with full steam and has already resulted in the construction of a white way, has caused the betterment of park properties and has been in other ways effective in getting Improvements calculated to make the citizens proud of that growing city.
 As to business MT. Fulton said it was exceedingly good and was more prom isng. orders for the past several weeks have been good,' he said. ''The country merchants and the commercial houses located in the small cities have a tip that exceedingly brisk trade is to open this season and they are looking forward to 1t with great eagerness. The orders that have been received by travelling men go to prove this. The crops all around are better than was at first reported and from some cause there is an opinion go- ing around that the price for the south s great staple Is to be greater this year than was at first believed to be the case. Aside from cotton there have been grown other staples that will bring good prices to the farmers and which will corre- spondingly help out to a great extent in the trade volume which is to develop this fall.
 Collections are good and the general outlook bright from a business stand point.
 ''Anniston. where l live, is growing faster now than ever We have a fine vantage point there and l believe An niston is sure to be one of the largest cities in Alabama if this tide of prog ress and undeniable prosperity con- tinues"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
WOMAN KILLED AND THROWN INTO CREEK Victim Shot and ROckPlaced Around Neck Near
 GOOdwater

Goodwater. october Especial. )-- Some time last week a negro woman by the name of Julia Bull was missing m She settlement in the southwestern por- ton of Clay county, and a posse of ne- Eroes started searching for her on last Friday morning. They searched for her all day, but not until an old fisher man came along was she found.
 An old negro who lived about a mile and half from where the woman was last seen, and close to Hatchett creek. went down 10 the creek Saturday morn ing, where he had been fishing and where he had been several times fish ing last week. While there on Satur- day morning about 5 o'clock he saw something that looked to be the hands of human, and on closer ex- animation he found that the body of q woman was just under the wa ter. He ran off and spread the news.
 A warrant for the arrest of John Ellis was immediately sworn out. Ellis was arraigned on preliminary trial. which was held close to the place where the woman was found in the creek. A coroner's Jury was empaneled and the body was removed from the water. On examination of the body. 1t was found that the woman had been murdered by shooting her, Just over the right breast. at close range with a shotgun.
 A large rock was tied around her neck, with a rope, and she was thrown into the creek, where the water was three or four feet deep. John Ellis was bound over by Justice Patterson with out bail to await the action of the grand jury of Clay county. ... ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28

in part: .sfhe greatest book in the world is the book of Luke In the New Tssta- ment, for it relates the story of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.
 "The Virgin Nary How little we ap- preciate that truly great woman. Fa- vored by God, amongst the rest of the
 world to give birth to his Son; think of the great responsibility and with what calm courage Mary awaited that event,
 the greatest the world has ever known, the birth of Christ.
 After Christ was born and during his early years Mary was his mentor and formed His ideals and helped greatly oy
 her kind motherly affection to influence sayings, attributes to the counsels of his holy mother his success in wardng off evil and temptation. Therefore, as Christians we cannot honor too much the
 Virginia Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
 Another book or set of books which ranks with the book of Luke, is the Old
 Testament The Old Testament was Jesus's Bible, it was the only book of
 his times and his whole life was af- fected by its teachings. The favorite book in the Old Testament that Jesus was always quotnig was Deuteronomy. Jesus was saturated with the lore of the Old Testament, and his sayings are all
 marked with apt quotations from some of the various books of the Old Testa-
 ment. This was also due to the influence of the Virgin Mary, for she read the old Testament to her Son till it's every
 word was familiar to him. l am a great admirer of the Old Testament because
 I look on it as tls~ Bible of Jesus Christ I It was the only scriptural writing in his l times, as the New Testament was not
 written until nearly 100 years after the cruciflxion of Jesus.
 "The influence of the old Testament on Jesus is noted when he was tempted by the demons. To the many various
 arts of satan to tempt him to bow to his will, Jesus would reply, 1t is written in | the scriptures that thou shalt not temp, the Son of God And satan's evil endeav- ors were unavailing, for Jesus resisted the temptations set before him with the 1 commands of God, as set forth in the old Testament, and all the arguments of satan were futile in opposition to the logic | of God
 Thus is great example set before us by Jesus-resisting evil by the aid of the Bible-the book of Gods gospel.
 This church was built that the gospel might be preached Its Bible school room
 downstairs Is that the Bible might be understood by the younger generation. And all the different organizations of this church are for the purpose of
 propaganda of the Lords teachings. You are all the better for having this hand some new church, as we need churches where the truths of the Bible may be preached for the salvation of all'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28

The new Woodlawn Methodist church
 threw open its doors yesterday morning
 at Il o'clock for the first services and
 hundreds of the Woodlawn congregation
 and friends filled the new edifice to over- flowing, many having to stand in tho
 foyer and on the steps. Tn reality the church was packed to suffocation and
 caused much discomfort but the many
 visitors to the new church did not com
 plain.
 The new church is situated at First avenue and Fifty-fourth street, and
 erected at a total cost of s5o.ooo. The
 corner stone was laid in 1907 and actual
 construction begun in 1909. Whitestone is the principal building material used.
 The ceiling of the new church is of
 steel and the indirect lighting system is 1 used, so that none of the lamps are visl- ble, and with the exception of the large
 pipe organ, which is being manufactured especially for the Woodlawn church. all furniture and appointments are complete
 in every detail.
 The introductory service started prompt ly at Il o'clock, with the large choir
 in place and a stringed orchestra in at
 tendance. The musical programme rol- lows:
 (a) Violin quartet. Handel's Largo. (b) Violin quartet, Traumerei. Anthem 49, chorus. Hymn No. 66l.
 Prayer.
 | Anthem 12S, chorus. Violin solo, Dr. Hrabe. Hymn No. 666.
 Following the music and prayer the pastor the Rev. J. s. Glasgow arose
 and formally presented the church to
 Bishop E. R. Hendrix. Dr. Glasgow in
 making the presentation reviewed the
 work of building the handsome structure
 from the beginning and spoke with praise | of many faithful members of the con gregation who had contributed their
 money and cooperation. pr. Glasgow spoke of the finances of the church and l of the capable manner in which they
 were handled, and of the ready response | by the congregation to any call for funds | in the past and that he hoped they would
 respond as readily in the future as a | debt of S2O,000 remained on the Wood lawn church property. pr. Glasgow then | introduced Bishop F. R. Hendrix of Kan sas City, who preached the introductory sermon.
 Bishop Hendrix talked on Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mother" He especially | emphasized the nobility of character of
 the Virgin Mary. Bishop Hendrix said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
Negro Held on Murder Charge

Charged with murder, Will Zeigler. a negro. was yesterday morning confined fin the city jail by Officers Jones and Crump. Deputy Sheriff H. r. Rape later in the day transferred the negro to the county jail on a warrant sworn out against him. It is alleged that Zeig- Ter is the negro who shot and killed John Henry another negro. in a house near the corner of Avenue F and Nine teenth street, early yesterday morning. Zeigler was lhintelf seriously shot and claims that he -silled Henry in self-de- fense. after the other negro had fired at him several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
TUBERCULOSIS DAY
 IN LOCAL PU[P|TS
Neighbors' Day Will Be Fea- ture at the Third Pres
 byterian Today

Recognition of tuberculosis day in the pnlpits of Birmingham was fairly general yesterday. Special allusion to the sub ject was made in all of the Catholic churches, while large number of the pastors of the Protestant denominations preached special sermons on the impor- tance of wagng constant warfare against this great enemy of mankind.
 A notable effort in the anti-tubercu- losis work will be the "neighbor's day. at the Third Presbyterian church today. of which the Rev. J. o. Bryan is pastor. The Rev. Bryan and the church work CTS have arranged to serve lunch prac- tically all day. and at all hours the church will be open for the reception of gifts to aid in the anti-tuberculosis camp work on Red mountain. With winter coming on attention is called to the ur- gent need of a number 1f articles for the comfort and safety cf the inmates of the camp, and it is believed that neigh bors' day will offer just the opportunity many have been wishing to show sub stantially their interest in the camp. Stereopticon views will be shown at the church at 3 p. m. and 8 D. m.
 pr. George Eaves, secretary of the Tuberculosis association, last night was greatly pleased that so many of the Birmingham pastors had made formal recognition of tuberculosis day in their pulpits yesterday. 'rhe camp on Red mountain is important" said Dr. Eayes, but 1t is not the main thing. The main thing Is to educate the people of Bir- mingham to the great importance of the fight. We must teach people the futIlity of medicine in the treatment of the dis ease and the importance of open air and good food. We must impress upon them that prevention is the great end sought. and necessarily prevention means that the advanced cases must be iso- lated For proper isolation Of these cases 1t follows that the camp must have full equipment and be prepared to care for those who come to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
Eyerybody Paying Up Debts

Thomas Berry of the Roden Grocery company, who travels the territory trav- ersed by the Central of Georgia in this state and the north end of the Louisville and Nashville railroad was here Satur- day. He had an entirely optimistic feel ing, due not so much to the fact that business is exceedingly good. but to the fact that everyone, it would seem. is trying to pay up debts. Mir. Berry was inclined to the opinion that business would be even better if there was not SO much debt paying which Is taking money out of the buying line.
 "As generally understood, business is very brisk" said Mir. Berry "but 1t would be better if collections were not so good. The collections we are making are fine in every way. The people seem to be giving great deal of attention to pay ing debts rather than buying so much. and that, I think, accounts for the fact that business is no better. However, I would not suggest that business is not good for it Is very fine. Orders have been placed for holiday goods splendidly and we are expecting growing improve ment during the next few weeks The farmers of the state. from all indications, are not worried so much about the all legged short crop and they are lndicat' ing some willingness to buy. That calls for orders from the small merchants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
Fine Reports From Southwest

W. S. Young, the southern represen- tatiVe of the Durham-DupleX Razor com pany of New York, spent the weekend in Birmingham, and in answer to the query Flows tradeT' said Simply great!' MT. Young travels during the en- tire year from New York down the Att lantic seaboard and throughout the south 10 Galveston and even Into Mexico and is we'll yersed with business conditions of the south and his words of praise for Birmingham and the Birmingham district have some weight, Mir. Young said:
 T have Just completed a long tour west of the Mississippi, where prosperity Is rampant and business in all lines is ex- ceedlng all expectations. But conditions here in Birmingham are even better in trade and in civic progress. l am very much surprised at the rapid growth of Birmingham and from observations made in travelling the southern country l firm ly believe Birmingham will be the lead ing city of the south in five years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
NEGRO SERIOUSLY CUT Three Men Put Under Bond in Sloss
 Furnace Quarters

sloss furnace, on the East Lake car line at Thirty-ninth street. was late Sat urday night the scene of bloody cut ting scrape, which resulted in the serious injury of Tom Thomas. negro, and the arrest of three white men by off cers Hudnall and House. An ambulance carried the negro to the Hillman hos pital. where his injuries were attended. Physicians at the hospital stated yester- day afternoon that his condition was fa- vorable.
 Officers Hudnall and House stated that as far as they were able to ascertain the cutting was the result of a quarrel over trivial matter between the ne- gro and the three white men, and stated that these three men, all employees of the furnace, had attacked the negro, who is also employed there. The officers later allowed the three white men bond at sl0O each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
SKULL IS CUT BY
 BLOW WITH RATCHET
Collie Bryant Is Seriously Hurt Though Injury Is Not Con-
 sidered Fatal

Collie Bryant, white man. was taken 10 the Hillman hospital yesterday morn ing at o'clock in the ambulance of the Johns Undertaking company with his skull fractured by a blow from the blade of a hatchet The mans condi- ton yesterday was stated as serious though not of fatal nature
 It is alleged that Bryant became in volved in an argument with another man at the shops of the Birmingham Motor company, corner of Avenue c and Twen- ty-first street, yesterday morning and that the quarrel ended when the other man picked up hatchet and hit Bryant in the back of his head. The police are Investigating the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
MANY NEW MEMBERS First Methodist Church Gained Ap. proximately 150 During Week

As a result of the lineup campaign which has been in progress at the First Methodist church for the past week, it was announced last night that approxi- mately 25o new members had been added to the church.
 When the teams reported last night 1t was found that they had brought in POT members, the men winning the contest, which had been in progress between the men and women of the church. Adding to these the new members brought from the Sunday school and those who were se- cured before the teams began their ac- tive work, the accessions for the week were approximately 250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
At the Majestic

Majestic vaudeville this week is vau- devlle of features that are known to be good Heading the bill are the famous Australian Whip Crackers sensational novelty act in which many daring feats of skill are performed. Harry Bouton and company present magic. straight and crooked: Raphael Gulano. an act like Pietro, Is the accordeonst on the bill: uno Bradley is said to be one of the best black face comedians in vaudeville. and Zeno. Jordan and Zeno are a surprise comedy feature. The bill looks to be one of unusual excellence. There Is a matinee daily at 2:3o. commencing today. and two performances nightly, at 7:S0 and [ o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
At the Orpheum

in "The Sunny Side of Broadway Max Bloom and company of 20 will be seen this week as the Orpheums biggest and best vaudeville offering of the season. It will be big event, with musical com edy in tabloid and at the lowest of prices. Max Bloom and the Sunny Side are both well known in Birmingham, both having been the feature attractions at the Bijou theatre on more than one oc- casion. There Is a matinee every after noon at 2.S0, commencing this afternoon. and two performances every night, at 7:3O and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bijou

Eugenie Blair. one of the best of the emotional actresses in this country, will be seen at the Bijou this week in a big, elaborate and complete production Of that great play of mother love, Madam K" said by many who are in position to know to be the greatest drama in the past 20 years. The play has been seen in Bir- mingham before at higher prices, and was a great success. There is a per fornance nightly at s:30 and matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday after moons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
News of EnSley

The celebration of the twenty-second anniversary of the -Philathea movement was held at the Ensley Meth odist church last night. A most inter- esting programme was rendered by mem- bers and officials of the Baraca and Phi latfea classes. A feature of the service was the singing of the class hymns. that of the Baracas being to the tune of My Country, Iris of Thee" and that of the Philatheas to the tune of Mary land, My Maryland"
 Prof. c, O'Rear of the Birmingham college occupied the pulpit at the Ensley Methodist church yesterday morning, preaching a sermon to young people. The Rev F. w. Brandon, presiding elder of the Bessemer district, will preach next Sunday morning
 The work of completing the paving of Avenue l. or Park avenue, is now under ? way again, after delay of some time. The few blocks which remain to be fin jshed will make a continuous paved thor oughfare to Corey when completed, and will be one of the most beautiful drive ways in the Birmingham district
 The foundation work on the new busi- ness block of buildings at Nineteenth and E7, has been completed. The brick work
 Il the walls is well under way, and 1t is xpected that the structures will be com pleted about December 1.
 Tn view of the fact that the next meet ing of the Ensley club falls on the first Tuesday in November, which is cleo tion day the officials of the club have decided to postpone the meeting to the Wednesday night following.
 Members of the Ensley Baraca class will attend the district Baraca meeting to be held at the First Baptist church in Birmingham tonight.
 Mrs w. H. Lamb of Corona was the guest of Mrs. s. T. Kennedy in Ensley Sunday.
 Mrs E. w. Jones of Owenton spent the week end with relatives in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
Noted Surgeon Dead

Paris, October 27.-Dr. Paul Segond noted surgeon. died today from syn cope following uremia. Dr. Segond was professor of the surgical clinic of tho faculty of medicine of the University of Paris and surgeon in chief of tho Salpetriere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
MASONIC NOTICE

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS OF KING SOLOMON LODGE, NO. 40O, A. F. d A. N., TUESDAY NIGHT Tao O'CLOCK, OCTOBER 20. SPECIAL. WORK IN MASTER MASON DEGREE. FULL CEREMONIAL FORM. ALI MASTER MASONs CORDIALLY III. vITED.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28

which are placed with Iobbing houses here. From every angle trade eondi- tions are fine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
ANNorNcE,rrNT.

Claude D. Ritter announces the re- moval of his law offices to 611-sl2 First National Bank building. Birmingham, Ala.--Advertisement. ~20-z7-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
ADC[Ub WILL HEAR
 THE SUFFRAG|STS
Mrs. Murdoch Will Be One of Chief Speakers at
 Luncheon Today

The Ad club of Birmingham has been aptIy termed bunch of Tive wires" and it's weekly luncheon has become quite an institution Each Tuesday at noon the ad men meet at some cafe in the city and lunch together. In addition to the shop" chatter that is generally in- dulged in, some prominent parsonage is invited to make a 30 minutes address. usually on a subject that is applicable to the aims of the club. A strict rule is that the time limit for the luncheon and speaking shall not exceed one hour. SO that business men are not required ing the luncheon.
 Tomorrow the regular meeting will be held at the Empire cafe, and to get fin touch with the latest information on a vital political question the ad men have invited Mrs,-W. l.. Murdoch to make an address on "womans Suffrage and Pub licity." Mrs Murdoch is quite an enthu- siastic advocate of woman suffrage and q pleasing and able speaker. Besides Mrs Murdoch. they have invited to be present as the guests of the club, Mrs. solon Jacobs. Miss Ethel Armes. Mrs. Sidney Ullman, Mrs Jack Bowron and Miss Amelia Warrington, all ardent ana earnest suffragists.
 When the ladies expressed their appre- ciation of the invitation of the ad club, President John Sparrow gallantly replied: Ladies, l assure you the appreciation comes from the Ad club: we shall feel honored to have you with us at our weekly luncheon, and am sure We will enjoy the address of your gifted speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28

Blessed Sacrament church The building was crowded.
 Father Turner entertained the bishop and the other clergy at dinner al p. n. It was served by James A. M. Bosworth of the Turn Verein in the great din- ing hall of the rectory- Covers were laid for about 8.
 Several of the visiting priests left for home last night and others will leave to- day.