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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Walling K eith, assisted by Mrs Randle and Miss Chislom, was postponed unt1l
 tomorrow night. The programme will
 begin at s:s0 o'clock at the Ensley
 opera house. The entertainment is for
 the benefit of the Christian church and
 Grace Presbyterian church
 Miss Lille Spence. the popular West
 row for a months visit 10 relatives at
 Dallas, Tex. Miss Spence will visit
 the springs near Dallas
 The hard rain Friday night caused a postponement of the Merchants aseo- citation meeting until tomorrow night. President Pow will call the meeting to order at s:30 o'clock in the inferior
 court room. Some interesting methods
 affecting the present mercantile sys-
 tenn of Ensley will be introduced and
 some changes suggested in the rela-
 tion of the business man with the cus-
 toner
 Although number of the members of St. Anthony's Sunday school got wet yesterday they report an enjoyable out ing at West Lake park.
 The regular Sunday services will be held at the usual hours at the varl- ous local churches today Grace Pres byterian church will have a visiting pastor. the Rev. Dr. Gaston of Gaston- burg. father-in-law of the pastor, the Rev. L. A. Reagor. Dr. Gaston will preach in the evening. At the Methodist church an accounting of the standing of the cash fund of the four committees appointed to raise S5000 will be made. A plan to secure the remaining few hundred dollars of the required amount will be formulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30

of the Birmingham association for re- duction in the rate of coke from Yolande to Anniston, Gadsden and Talladega from 70 cents to 50 cents, which petition wax granted by the commission.
 The other cases to come before <the commission on next Monday have all been considered at previous meetings of that court, but without any definite results.
 Two of the cases are against the South ern railway, and are petitions for more adequate depot facilities at courtland and Fayette.
 Another case that has been. on the docket for several months is that of the Kirkpatrick Lime and Cement company of Montgomery vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. which Is a petition for a 20 cent rate on gravel be- tween Jackson's lake and this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
R. D. EsterIing Killed at
 Autauga Lumber Plant
GIN HOUSE CONSUMED
Former Benton Resident Has Gin House Destroyed - Negro Con- fesses Crime, Claiming He
 Was Paid, forS'the Act

Selma, June 2s.-tspecial)-R D. Esterl- ing, foreman at the plant of the Buck Creek Lumber company, several miles north of Selma on the Southern railway at Fremont. in Autauga county, was run over and almost instantly killed this morning about s:3O o'clock. Esterling was experimenting the switching of some cars upon siding for the lumber com pany and had given orders for a negro switchman to cut loose two of the cars when in some manner the. two cars which had been. cut loose struck him, knocking him beneath the wheels. He was terribly mangled and crushed He died few minutes after he was picked up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. TO
 BE HELD IN PANAMA TODAY

police are to be placed under control Of the American commissioners. In an interview President Arosmena said:
 'Tf my agents and friends appreciate the situation properly the government will win both the elections of tomorrow, and that of July IA in all the provinces.
 Belizarfo Hortez, opposition candidate for the presidency. said.
 If the people are allowed to vote with freedom tomorrow, and prosecutions cease, my friends will show that they have an overwhelming majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
WANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED-Boy Is years of age and
 over to learn the timers trade Ap- | ply Monday morning between ' and r 7:S0. George F. Wheelock, 107 South r 21st street
 WANTED-General office man to look
 after office and keep small set of books; state salary expected and ex- perience; married man preferred. Ad-
 dress S-24. care Age-Herald. WANTED-Experien newspaper so- licitors; no others need apply; good
 money; permanent work. 906 Farley
 Bldg. 6-30-3t
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Panama, June 29-Municipal elections will be held tomorrow throughout the re- public. Various reports have been re- ceved from the opposition leaders in the interior districts indicating much un- easiness. notwithstanding the presence of American commissioners.
 The American minister, H. Percival Dodge, and President Arosmena, had a long conference on this subject. It is re- ported that the President has telegraphed to the governor that on election day the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
PERSONAL

READ CAREFULLY EVERY WORD
 SAY.
 DO NOT ADVERTISE ONE FEE AND
 CHARGE ANOTHER; I FULFILL
 EVERY PROMISE I MAKE. F. PROF. LATHE,
 HINDU SEER.
 CLAIRVOYANT SUPREME.
 1524 SEVENTH AVE.
 This remarkable man is a natural born clairvoyant; he makes no charge unless he calls you by name; positive satisfac- I tion guaranteed. Hours: a. m. to 8 D. m. daily and Sunday. The one you have been waiting for. Try just once more i If you have been imposed upon and be < convinced there is one who is honest ! and truthful in his dealings. Hundreds { in other cities were amazed, mystified and satisfied, and so you'll be. He has 1. the power of any other 10 clairvoyants, palmists and mediums combined-the i missing link in the chain that connects r you with the unforeseen world and this he sees your life as the dead alone can | see it, and reveals to you your past as | you alone know it-your present as it is and your future exactly as it will be. There is no guessworlx about it. his ad- ! vice is reliable and can be depended upon; no one need be ashamed to con suit him. as everything is strictly con
 
 trance reader in the city today. Not a Y question asked you but all your life is truthfully revealed, your past. present \ and future To prove his ability you K are given your name and all others that F you are interested in. You are told more absolute facts than you have been | told before. If you've been deceived by X others and have paid your money to R them without receiving benefit. you will gbe rewarded by consulting him. Remem- Der, you get the truth and then pay. He hwill do all that other clairvoyants only W advertise to do. Skeptics are welcome. Come honest and you will get honest in- \ formation and truths that you have Hnever received from anyone He has no equal, many imitators. He will tell kexactly what troubles, worries or per ' plexes you now, and what will bring bsuccess. This wonderful man tells just what you want to know without asking s a question and brings good luck in all ,undertakings. Gives advice in business, f insurance, travels, changes, love, sepsra- tion, wills, deeds, mortgages, patents, ! claims. He will tell you what trade, business or profession you are adapted f for. Tells you when and whom you \ will marry. Reunites the separated He | opens up way for the success and k happiness you desire.
 ! 1524 7th Ave, North.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
LABOR LEADERS
 APPEAL DECISION

Washington. June 2S.-Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. recently sentenced to one year and nine months in jail, re- spectively, for contempt of court this afternoon filed an appeal from Justice Whites decision and gave bail. Execu- tion of the sentence was stayed. The cases grow out of the alleged boycott of the Buck Stove and Range company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
WANTED-FEMALE HELP


 WANTED-German woman for general homework. Apply 1201 Avenue H. south.
 MANTED-Ten ladies to distribute ad- vertising material. Apply 400 Jefferson County Bank Bldg, Monday 9:3o a. m. WANTED = E'xPERIENCED FINISH FRS ON DRY CLEANED LADIES' GARMENTS. APPLY AT PLANT. BIS SOUTH 19TH STREET. F. S w. DRY CLEANING, co. 6-30-7t ,WANTED--Neat young lady for mark ing and asserting department. Apply at plant, 515 South 18th street Mon day, 10 to II a. m. F. & w. Dry Cleaning Go.
 FACTORY selling staple speciality wishes to employ a reliable sales woman to call on retailers, turning orders over to iobbers; Just one thing to sell; will pay reasonable salary to start and increase as merit it first work Birmingham territory then Alabama. Answer quick and give references in first letter, stating what experience, etc. Manager here for per sonal interview. Address T24. care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
stocIxholders' Annual Meeting of the
 Great Southern Life Insurance Go.

The stockholders annual meeting of The Great Southern Life Insurance company, a corporation organized under the laws of Alabama, Is hereby called to meet at the office of said corpora tion, at rooms 523-2425 and 26 in the First National Bank building. in the city of Birmingham, at 12 o'clock noon, oh the 9th day of July, 1912, at which meeting a board of directors for said corporation will be elected for the en- suing year. At such meeting any and all business proper for the stockhold- CTS of said corporation to transact will be transacted. Said meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of said corporation. E. R. M'DAVID, JOHN s. GILLESPY, President
 Secretary.
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BANKRUPT SALE OF WEST CLOTHING COMPANY IS NOW IN FULL BLAST. CROWDED HOUSE ALL DAY SATURDAY.. SALE WILL CON- .TINUE THIS WEEK. GREAT BAR GAINS IN CENTS FURNISHING GOODS. THIS IS NO FAKE SALE. COME AND SEE THE PRICES ON FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, CAPS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, COLLARS, TIES, SHIRTS, HAND BAGS, yALIsES, UMBRELLAS, RAIN COATS AND MANY OTHER AR TICLES roo NUMEROUS TO MEN TION. CALL EARLY MONDAY MORN ING AND GET THE PICK.
 A. S. CONAN,
 RECEIVER IN BANKRUPTCY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
VANDALS LOOT
 BRYAN'S HOME

Lincoln, Neb., June 29.-Vandals some time last night, taking advantage of the absence from their Fairview home of William J. Bryan and members of his family at Baltimore, tore up and hauled away 56 two-foot squares of cement side walks leading from what is known as the Newspaper Correspondents Wig wam' to the home. The suggestion Is facetiously made by MT. Bryan's friends that the blocks were appropriated as souvenirs. The police have no clew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
wANTED-sITUATIoNs

WANTED-Position by young man 20
 years of age as stenographar or sales
 man and correspondent, would pre- fer a position where I can be used as salesman; would not object to talk ing a poSition in suburban town or ar sricultural section of Alabama
 Address U-24, care Age Herald
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s-s-4t-su
Rich Mineral
 Land Bargain

A little less than $20,000 CASH, during next 30 days, would buy ABSOLUTE TITLE to 300 acres of the finest min. eral property in Alabama. Pros pecting test pits have brought in sight $5o2J2oo of best quality flake graphite, and there Is prob ably $2,ooo,ooo worth more on this land. This property is To- cated on railroad and fine wat empower. A new process mill put on, this property would net it's operators fully $2oo to $250 per day for years to come. Poor health and finances force me to sacrifice this property for quick cash. Address R-24, Age-HeraId.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
ESTIMABLE WOMAN
 DIES IN GREENVILLE
Mrs. Mary Norris Passes Away-U D. C. Elects Officers-Mrs. Irby
 Howell Dead

Greenville. June 29.-(Special. )-Last night at about Il o'clock Mrs. Mary Norris died at her home on Conecuh street. For many weeks this beloved woman has been III. She has lived a Iuseful Christian life of many years, being 7d years old at the time of her death. She was the wife of the late Elder E. L. Norris of the Primitive Baptist church of this city. She is sur vived by Anderson Hartley, her broth err; Messrs. Watt Norris of Dothan, John Norris. Ellie Norris and c. T. Norris of Greenville. her sons; and Miss Mamyie Norris of Greenville.
 Funeral services will be held at the residence on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and Elder c. H Dees. ST. will conduct the services Interment will be made at Magnolia cemetery.
 All of Butler county farmers were glad to get the good rains that fell over the county Friday. In the east ern part of the county the rain was accompanied by much wind and light ming. But little damage has been re- ported.
 On Frluay dIteInOOn the rather fbydn chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met with It's president. Mrs. Jefferson Beeland. The meeting was one of business, that which TO- quiring their attention was the cleo ton of officers for the ensuing year. The following officers were elected; Mrs. G. M. Featherstone president; Mrs. J. C. Richardson, first vice pres ident: Mrs. D. D. Metcalf, second vice president; Mrs. J. c. Reynolds. record ing secretary: Mrs. Lula Little, cor responding secretary; Mrs. j.. [. Per due. treasurer; Mrs. C. E. Hamilton. director; Miss Leila Shanks, registrar; Mrs. R. A. Beeland, reporter.
 The retiring president, Mrs. Jeffer- son Beeland. thanked the most efficient officers, who have given her hearty CO., operation during the last year. After this most pleasant social hour was spent ayd was followed with refresh ments consisting of peach sherbet and cake.
 This morning, at .11:45 Mrs Irby Howell died at her home in this city. She was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J A. Holder, and was married to Irby Howell only three months ago, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services will be conducted on Christian church at the residence. Mrs Howell Is survived by her parents. MT and Mrs. J. A. Holder; her husband MT Irby Howell: her brothers, Messrs Henry Holder and Richard Holder her sisters. Mrs. E. F. Morgan, Mrs. Jo- seph Richards and Mrs. Charlie LAn- dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
SUFFRAGETTES WILL MARCH IN PARADE A Unique Fourth of July Pageant Is Planned in
 Chattanooga

Chattanooga, June 29-tSpecial.)-O of the most interesting features in Chatta- nooga's big parade, which will be held In celebration of July A. will be body of local suffragettes. The would be voters have engaged a number of automobiles and promised to prepare a display that will make great impression upon the male contingent. The local body of man. emulators is officially known as the Chat tanooga Equal Suffrage association.
 Extensive preparations are being made here for the entertainment of the Tennes- see Pharmaceutical association, which convenes here in twenty seventh annual convention July g. The meeting will last three days. Numerous displays will be erected here by manufacturing concerns which prepare druggist supplies
 The Chattanooga Manufacturers asso- citation and the chamber of commerce are considering the feasibility of placing a permanent exhibit at Washington in the national Exhibition there. Louis Spencer Daniel, one of the Washington represen- tatives of the Southern Commercial con gress has been in Chattanooga several days conferring with Secretary O. L. Bum of the Manufacturers association. and pr. NJ. H. Evans of the chamber of commerce. The plan is viewed with con- siderable favor here.
 Mayor T. C. Thompson has been chosen chairman of the huge democratic mass meeting which will be held at the Audi torium Monday night in behalf of T. R. Preston, Chattanooga's chief aspirant for gubernatorial honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
LosT-sTRAYED-sToLEN

LOST-.From Louisville and Nashville
 train near Oxmoor. umbrella handle,
 pearl and gold. Suitable reward if re- ! turned to Mrs. w J. May, B. F. Roden \ Grocery Co.,. city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
LEGAL NOTICES
Bids Wanted

Bids will be received by Commissioners of Lawrence county at Moulton, Ala, un- til July 10 for constructing 111s miles of water bound macadam road between Hills boro Ala, and Moulton, Ala.
 M. S. BINGHAM Hillsboro, Ala q
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WANTED-BOARDERS

ANTED-Three or four boarders Nor wood home. with everything modern; very reasonable rate. Phone 4l93 Main.
 6-30-3t man to occupy ele- gantly furnished front room, in pri- vate home, on Southside; all modern conveniences. Can also accommodate . few table boarders. Call 6146-L Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
TOD LATE ID CLASSIFY
WANTED

WANTED-Pupils for private classes in T Spencerian-c Charter shorthand; guaran- l tee you'll read your notes like print T Special summer term, S25; unlimited ! time. Latest edition books. Miss c. E. I Bond, 7l7 \. 24th street. Bell Main
 63l5-W.
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REGULAR FREIGHT AND PAS SINGER SERVICE ON V. s. & Px DIVISION OF QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE VIA sHnEyEPORT OPEN ToR TRAFFIC. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30

One of the most interesting public installations of Masonic officers ever held in Ensley was that of Thursday night last when the following roster of well known men assumed their re- spective offices of Ensley lodge No. 56o. A. F. and A. M, for the current year. Joseph R. Tate, worshipful master; J. $. Falkner, senior warden; John Thom- as, junior warden; Sam King. treasur- CT; W. T. Cochran, secretary; Jacop Davies, senior deacon; John W. Miiier' junior deacon; John Jones, senior stew ard; A c. Hagen. junior steward; F. E. Cheek. chaplain; Arthur Thomas or ganist, W. L. Clark. J. H. Perkins ana w. H. Davis. trustees. Joseph M. Lower. the retiring worshipful master, installed the above officers.
 Miss Nellie Beddow. daughter of Mir and Mrs. J. w. Beddow of Wylam, who Underwent an operation for appendi- citis at St. Vincent's hospital. is re- ported as recovering from the oper- ation.
 The young peoples auxiliary of the Methodist Episcopal church will give a Japanese social at the home of Dr. H. A Riviere Monday night. July l. The public is cordially invited.
 Ringside returns from the Flynn Johnson bout will be furnished local fight fans at the Franklin theatre July A. the management having secured a wire direct from the scene of the bat tie. rapid fire operator has been engaged for the occasion and he will call the action of the fight.
 Mfr and Mrs. Burr Ferguson of Bir- mingham have removed to Corey. MT Ferguson has accepted a position with the by-product company. On account of the bad weather Fri day night the rectal 2f Mrs. Anna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
NOTICE TO PRATT CITY WATER
 CONSVrMERS

ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1912, ALL WATER BILLS WILL. BE PAYABLE |ONBY AT OUR BIRMINGHAM OR ENSLEY OFFICE INSTEAD OF AT THE PRATT CITY AGENCY, AS HERE |TOFORE. THE BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
NATIONAL HIGHWAY FINISHED q MILES
Road Between Eufaula and Clayton in Good Shape
PARKING COMPLETED
Eufaula Lighting Plant Gives Entire Satisfaction = Rains in Barbour Ideal for Growing Crops.
 Rifles to Go to Anniston

Eufaula, June 2s.-(speciai.)-Th na- tional highway running from this city to the Pike county line has been completed distance of n miles to Clayton and is in excellent condition. The work of car rying it to, It's final destination will be pushed as. rapidly as possible and no ef- forts are being spared to make 1t one of the best equipped in this section of the state.
 Lighting Plant Satisfactory
 The new municipal lighting plant is giv- ing entire satisfaction to all the citizens and preparations are now being made to supply a day current. which is expected to be maintained regularly within about two weeks
 Thomas Assumes Charge
 A. L. Thomas, director of the military band at Auburn has reached the city to assume charge of the Second Regiment band. Professor Thomas will perfect the organization preparatory to going into camp at Anniston next month.
 Damage From Hailstorm
 A hailstorm that passed over a section west of the city this week Is reported to have done considerable damage to some of the corn crops. In it's path the fields of Capt. s. H. Dent perhaps suffered the greatest injury.
 Parking Completed
 The parks along Broad street have com pleted to the depot and the street forces are now busy sodding them with grass. Every effort is being put forth to make the city beautiful since the completion of the new municipal lighting plant.
 Rain Ideal for Crops
 Recent rains that have fallen through out this section are regarded as ideal for the growing crops which though somewhat later than last season, are all most entirely clean of grass and growing beautifully. The outlook for a normal yield is much more optimistic than few weeks ago.
 Militia Going to Anniston
 The new military company has at last gotten in fair shape to go into camp and Captain Perkins who has manifested great interest in the organization thinks the boys will make fine showing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
HAMBONE CAUSES GADSDEN TRAGEDY Alabama Consolidated Case Against Probate Judge
 Is Reversed

Gadsden, June 29.-tspecial)-Frank Young. a negro. was shot to death last night at the Southern Iron and Steel plant by Will Briscoe, another negro Briscoe was engaged in eating his lunch and was gnawing at a ham bone when Young came along and grabbed the bone and ran. Brisooe immediately drew a pistol and took five shots at the fleeing negro, four of which took effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
Rain Ideal for Crops
Militia Going to Anniston

The new military company has at last gotten in fair shape to go into camp and Captain Perkins who has manifested great interest in the organization thinks the boys will make a fine showing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30

On account of the bad weather Fri day night the recita 2f Mrs. Anna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30

Mir and Mrs. Burr Ferguson of Bir- mingham have removed to Corey. MT. Ferguson has accepted a position with the by-product company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30

A contract was let today for the con struction of the new Odd Fellows hall to be erected in this city on Walnut street The building will be erected by A. w. Movers of this city and will cost about $6500 The building will be of brick and stone construction and will be two stories high.
 Capt J. M. Elliott is on a business mission in Florida. Before leaving Cap tain Elliott said that the agitation for a commission form of government now being carried on in the city was working harm to the cause of consolidation and if commission was secured at this time the consolidation would not be indorsed by the other towns until such time as they would be able to secure proper rep resentation on such commission.
 There has been an abundant rainfall in the county during the past few days and the crop conditions are regarded as ideal
 The case of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company against the pro bate judge of this county has been re- versed by the appellate court, The judge brought action in the local court to en- force the collection of license for con- ducting a commissary which the company refused to pay because a similar li- cense had already been paid in another county. The lower court decided against the company and an appeal was taken and by a decision just handed down by the higher tribunal the contention of the company has been sustained. The coun- ty may carry the matter to the supreme court but this is not likely to be done.
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TWO lovely front housekeeping rooms, furnished or unfurnished also down stairs front bedroom; lights, phone and water. 1911 5th avenue. north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30

FOR RENTING modern furnished rooms, including lights, water and ice References exchanged. Phone 15O-W, West End
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-30
FOR RENT--ROOMS

FURNISHED front room; private family
 4 y1o29 South 18th street. Main 3460.J.t
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FOR SALE

fOR SALE-25 share- Southern States Fire Insurance Co. stock ,t s.5o Ad-
 dress J., care Age-Herald.
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The young peoples auxiliary of thu Methodist Episcopal church will give 6 Japanese social at the home of pr H. A Riviere Monday night. July l The public is cordially invited.
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Although a number of the members of St. Anthony's Sunday school got wet yesterday they report an enjoyable out ing at West Lake park.