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The Oulu First-Glass Cut-Rate Druo Store There is not now—and never has been but one first-class Cut Rate drug store in Alabama—and that is this store. And more and more ass people know us and un derstand our policy does our busi ness grow. Pure drugs do not grow on ev ery bush—nor are they found in every store. The drug world has not escaped the epidemic of adul teration. We guarantee against this menace to health by carrying the largest stock of pure drugs and fresh medicines to be found in any store in the State—and give you genuine cut-prices on every article —cut prices that cut competition. E. B. NORTON, THE GENUINE CUTTER THE HOME OF CUT PRICES, CORNER SECOND AVENUE ANO TWENTIETH STREET. _____ _—‘ WISE'S CASE WILL BE TRIED NOV. 11 Will Be Heard by Judge Dan A, Greene TIME ALLOWED FOR TRIAL William Wise Was Indicted With Glen Havls for the Killing of Elias M. Lathem on April 17, Last. The case of William Wise, who is charged with the killing of filias M. Lathem In the lobby of the Morris hotel, on April 17, last, will come up for trial in the Jefferson county criminal court on Wednesday, November 11. It will be tided In the first division with Judge Dan A. Greene presiding. There has been much discussion for sev eral weeks as to when the case would come up. and after a consultation held at the office of the clerk of the court yes terday It was decided to set It for No vember 11. The Judges of the criminal court alternate from the first to the sec ond divisions and on the week beginning November 9 Judge Dan Greene would have been presiding over the first divis ion. No cases will be set In the second division for the following week In order that Judge Dan Greene may be free if tjje case runs over ^ito that week. Attracted Much Attention. The case of W ise has attracted so much attention not only in Birmingham, but throughout the state that it needs little explanation. He was jolnly indicted for the killing of leathern with Glen Havis. Havis was tried last June before Judge 8. E. Greene, found guilty and sentenced to serve twelve and one-half years in the penitentiary. The evidence at the former trial show ed that Havis fired the shot that caused the deuth of the deceased, and an ef fort will be made to show that there was a conspiracy between Wise and Havis to bring about) Lathem’s death. The killing caused a great sensation, because of the prominence of Mr. Wise in the city, as well as the fact that Mr. Lathem was a commercial traveler well known in Birmingham and throughout the state. Certain other circumstances connected with the matter made the former trial of unusual public interest. Confined In Jail. Wise has been confined in the county Jail practically since the day of the shoot ing. During the summer he was brought before Judge A. A. Coleman of the cir cuit court on a writ of habeas corpus, in an effort to secure his release on bail. The court finally decided that the peti tioner was entitled to bail, as a matter of right, and the amount was agreed upon among the attorneys at $10,000. County Solicitor Heflin at once gave notice of an appeal, and the matter Is now waiting to be passed upon by the supreme court of the state. In the mean time Wise was kept confined. The regu lar term of the supreme court will begin on the second Tuesday in November, which is the 10th, and as the Wise mat ter la a preferred case, it will probably be passed on soon after the court con venes. When Havis was sentenced his attor neys Immediately gave notice of an ap peal, and that matter is also now await ing action by the supreme court. Havis in the meantime has also been in the county jail. Havis and Wise were confined In the same cell at the jail for several months, but during the summer they were sepa rated, because of the state of Havis' health. His physician pronounced that he was afflicted with consumption and that It was not safe for Wise to be con fined with him. HELD TO CRIMINAL COURT. E. G. Roche Is Charged With Grand Larceny. E. G. Roche, formerly shipping clerk In tfie Frisco freight depot, was yesterday h,eld to the criminal court on a charge of grand larcery. He made a bond to the amount of $150 and was released from jail. Roche was arrested last week by De tectives Bodeker and Hamilton on a charge of stealing a barrel of whisky from the freight house and having It sent to a prominent saloon man here to whom he atempted to sell it. The saloon man refused to buy the whisky and It was left In his place until the next morning, when Roehe discovered that the police were on his trail, and had the whisky carried hack to the freight house. His claim was that he carried the whiB ky back and that this mitigated the crime, but Judge Feagin held that he was guilty of grand larceny when he took the whisky from the freight house, and that his returning it had no bearing on the case. INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS. Itemized Llet of Money Collected In Alabama District. The receipts for the fiscal quarter end ing September 30 at the office of J. C. Thompson, collector of Internal revenue for Alabama, amounted to $120,847.97. For the same quarter last year the reoelpts were $106,847.19. The Itemized list of the revenue re ceipts for July, August and September of this year Is as follows: For July—Beer stamps sold, $8850; spirits stamps sold, $11,532.95; cigar and cigarette stump3 Sold, $1601 55; special taxes, $61, 495.07. For August—Beor, $9190: spirits, $8057.29; cigars and cigarettes, $2111.85; specials, $2444.78. For September—Beer, $7525; spirits, $13. 056.56; cigars and cigarettes, $1673.40; spe cials, $2309.53. Totals for quarter—Beer, $25,565; spirits, $33,646.80; cigars and cigarettes, $5386.80; specials, $56,249.37. BROOKSIDE MASONS. Officers Elected and Installed By Past Master Miller. At the meeting of Brookslde Lodge No. 552. A. F. and A. M.. held on Tuesday night at their new hall, the following of ficers were elected and Installed, the In stallation work being done by Past Mas ter H. C. Miller of East Lake lodge: Joseph R. Tate, W. M.; John L. Evans, S. \V.; William M. Fields, J. W. • John T. /Sellers, treasurer; John T. Hackney, secretary; David S. Fox, 8. D,; James S. Cambron, J. D.; Wallace Walls, tyler; George Carovella and Robert Park, stew ards. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF STREET CAR ROUTE. Beginning Oct. 2fl and con tinuing while the 22d street bridge is being refloorod, the Loop, Highland Ave., Avon dale and Idlewild cars will come in and go out of the city via 20th street. Birm ingham Railway, Light and Power f o. SPENCER'S PARK IS DDE HEBE TONIGIT Prominent Men Coming to See Birmingham Dislrict __ SOUTHtRN RY. OFFICIALS Party Reached Atlanta Last Night. President Spencer Says He and His Directors Are on a Tour of Inspection. President Samuel Spencer of the South ern Railway company, accompanied by a party of directors and others, will ar rive in Birmingham this evening. They are traveling on a special train, which is scheduled to reach here at 6;80 o'clock, but it may be a few minutes later when it rolls into the Union passenger station. The party reached Atlanta last night. As Mr. Spencer is president of the Cincin nati Southern and the A. G. S., as well as the Southern Railway company. Third Vice President W. J. Murphy and Gen eral Manager W. A. Garrett of the two roads comprised in the Queen and Cres cent will meet him here. Representative citlsena of Birmingham will tender the party either a luncheon or a banquet, but no arrangements will be made until Mr. Spencer has been con sulted and his pleasure in the matter as certained. In Atlanta. The following dispatch was received by the Age-Herald last night: Atlanta, October 14.—(Special.)—Presi dent Samuel Spencer of the Southern rail way and a party composed of several of the directors of the system and a num ber of eastern capitalists who have been for the last two or three days on a tour of Inspection of the property, arrived In Atlanta this evening at 6 o'clock and will spend a part of tomorrow here meet ing the business men of the city and Inspecting the Southern's terminals. The party will Inspect the Southern's terminals and shops In Atlanta and the site of the new passenger depot at Mitch ell street and Mudlson avenue. The trip over the property will be made by the use of an engine and coach, and when that Is concluded the party will take carriages and drive to the capitol, where they will call on Governor Terrell at noon. Tour of Inspection. “We are merely on a tour of Inspection of the property," Mr. Spencer said, In speaking of the trip. "Such a tour Is made every year. The directors are de sirous of seeing what has been done, the progress that Is being made and of becoming more familiar with Its general conditions." The members of the party, besides Pres ident Spencer and Sam Inman, are H, C. Fahnestock, first vice president of the First National bank of New York; E. D. Randolph, treasurer of the New York life-insurance company; James T. Wood ward, president of the Hanover national bank of New York; all of whom are di rectors of the Southern; W. Butler Dun can, chairman of the board of directors of the Mobile and Ohio, New York; G. Bruce Webster, agent of the Chartered hank of India, Australia and China. New York; Reuben Foster, president of the Chesapeake steamship company, Balti more; A. B. Andrews, first vice president; W. W. Finley, second vice president, and J. M. Culp, fourth vice president of the Southern; Fairfax Harrison, solicitor; C. H. Ackert, genera! manager; S. J. Col lins, general superintendent western dis trict, and H. Baker, superintendent of the Charlotte division. The party will leave at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow for Birmingham. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE TODAY. Foreign Miielonary Society Meets at First Methodist Church. Ths Woman’s Foreign Mission society of the North Alabama conference Metho dist Episcopal church, south, will con vene at the First Methodist church this afternoon at 8 o’clock. A large number of missionary workers will be present, and many prominent speakers are slated for the conference, which will be In ses sion several days. Mayor Drennen will deliver the address of welcome on be half of the city. • Dies of Heart Disease. Rome, October 14.—Mrs. Sydney Strong of Oakpark, Chicago, died of heart dis ease at Naples today op the German steamer President, which had just ar rived there from East Africa. Bhe was a prominent Congregational organizer. DR. J. H. SIMS. Specialist. SPECIAL DISEASES OF MEN I want to talk or "write to every man who Is suffering from disease, and who feels that he is not up to the proper standard of health, vitality and manhood. These diseases will not cure themselves, but, on the con trary, will become more ag gravated. I will explain how these Insidious diseases are a constant menace to your health, and why it is essential to your future welfare that you be cured at once. Good health is the greatest blessing any man can possess; it is necessary to the enjoyment of happiness and success in life. I cure to stay cured varicocele, stricture, syphilis, cancer, and all special and chron ic diseases. Physicians having stubborn cases are cordially in vited to consult with me. I make no charge for private consulta tion, and give each patient a legal contract In writing to hold for my promise. Remember, DELAY IS DANGEROUS. Come today. You can talk or write to me in the strictest con fidence. If you cannot caU, write me for perfect symptom blanks for home treatment. DR. 8IM8’ MEDICAL INSTI TUTE, 221V4 Nineteenth St., opposite Loveman, Joseph & Loeb’s. __ There is only One ( Genuine-Syrup Of FigS, The Genuine is Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. TH* full name of the company, California Rig Syrup Co, fa printed on the front of every package of the genuine. The Genuine- Syrup of Figs- is for Sale, in Original Packages Only, by Reliable Druggists Everywhere Knowing the above will enable one to avoid the fraudulent imita tions made by piratical concerns and sometimes offered by unreliable dealers. The imitations are known to act injuriously and should therefore be declined. Buy the genuine always if you wish to get its beneficial effects? It cleanses the system gently yet effectually, dispels colds and headaches when bilious or constipated, prevents fevers and acts best on the kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels, when a laxative remedy is needed by men, women or children. Many millions know of its beneficial effects from actual use and of their own personal knowledge. It is the laxative remedy of the well-informed. Always buy the Genuine- Syrup of Figs > AMUSEMENTS. ' At the Jefferson. The Jefferson theatre was crowded last night by Birmingham amusement seek ers, who gave William A. Brady’s pas toral play, “Way Down East," an old favorite, a right hearty welcome. The play has not lost any of its charms, but on the contrary seems to have a greater hold upon the public than ever. 'The cast last night included a number o£ g-ood actors, “Way Down East” will be repeated twice today, matinee and night. “Human Hearts.” The distinctively American play depends to a great extent on Its portrayal of character and scenes which are of a local nature. Thus “Human Hearts,” .with the peaceful lives of those who live In the plcturesqqe Arkansas hills. Admitting, as it does, of scenic effects, this advantage it is said, Manager W. E, Nankevllle has seized to supply to his patrons something out of the ordinary in the way of stage illusion. It is also stated that he has secured the services of a good company for the portrayal of the characters In “Human Hearts”—those peculiarly adapt- ■ ed to Impersonate the type of people liv ing in the state of Arkansas. “Human Hearts” will be at the Jeffer son theater tomorrow and Saturday nights, with a bargain day matinee Sat urday. “The Convict's Daughter.” “The Convict’s Daughter” will be the attraction at the Jeffehson theatre Mon day matinee and night. It is said that it Is not the usual murderous melodrama and clap-trap comedy that Is usually seen In plays of this class, but a beautiful story, well told by a thoroughly compe tent company. Special scenery is carried for the production of the play. The matinee will be a bargain day affair. At th-5 Bijou. Another very large audience was at the Bijou last night to witness'the fourth performance of the “Governor’s Son.” As has been the case at each performance the superb company scored a hit. There will be a matinee this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and a performance at 8:30 o’clock tonight. Next week the Bijou offering will be a great spectacular and sensational drama, entitled, “The Child Slaves of New York.” The company is composed of thirty-five people and carries two carloads of scen ery and mechanical effects. | RECORD OF COURTS, j In the criminal court yesterday Charley Rober, charged with forgery, was ac quitted on the ground of Insanity. ^ In the city court the case of A. M. Thompson vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The case of E* E. Forbes Piano com pany vs. F. H. Daniel Is on tidal in the city court. The following judgments were rendered in the city court yesterday: Robert E. Smith, administrator vs. Louis ville and Nashville Railroad conipany, judgment for defendant. Kirk Johnson vs. Southern Railway company, judgment of $100 by,consent. C. E. Williams vs. C. W. Cody, suit dis missed. Michael Kelly tiled suit In the circuit court yesterday against the Louisville and Nashvile Railroad company to re cover $30,000 for alleged personal injuries. We make all kinds of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving CJa Schillinger Brewing Co. Hof Brau on tap from today on. FAIR GROUNDS ROUTE During the Fair the speoial Fair Grounds oars will go out 3d Ave. to 7th St ,7th St. to 8th Ave., up 8th Ave. to 17th St., 17th St. to 4th Ave., up 4th Ave. to 18th St., 18th St to 1st Ave., up lBt Ava to 19th St, down 19th St to 3d Ave. and out. South Ensley, Bessemer and Powderly passengers should use the 3d Ave. and 19th St entranoe. B. Rv.. L. & P. Co. PIONEERS IN LOW PRICES. 1ST AVENUE, COR. I9TH ST. A Man Buys His Suit Where He Can Buy It Best. Every man wants to dress the best his means artord. If a certain store offers a man a better suit for the same money, or the same suit for less money, than any other, then that store should be his clothier. ChaJifoux’s is the Best Store. Not only the biggest, but the best clothing 6tore as well—the best, no matter from what standpoint you make comparison. Hence, it is as natural as gravitation that the lion's share of the clothing trade comes this way. * Ultra. Fine and Fa.shiona.ble— Attire Equal to Custom Ma.ke— $10, $15, $18. $20 a.nd $25 Suits. No tailor can improve on these suits, no matter how high a price he may charge you. The highest degree of perfection yet attained by ready-to-made clothing is typefied by these garments. BIRMINGHAM DATA VERY SUCCINCTLY SET FORTH Several inquiries have been received at the mayor’s office recently for various data regarding the city of Birmingham, most of the inquiries comkig from the publishers of directories of rthe affairs of all the cities of the United States. For convenience the figures have l^een collected at the office of the mayor and preserved for future reference. Some of them will be Interesting to the citizens of Birmingham. The city has a bonded Indebtedness of $2,124,000. The assessed valuation of taxable prop erty in the city is $18,318,408. The annual appropriations for public schools amount to approximately $25,000. The total number of pupils enrolled in the schools is 6188. The salaries of the police department are approximately $50,000 annually. The salaries of the fire department are approximately $50,000 annually. The number of men employed In the police department is 63. The number of men employed in the fire department is 61. The total number of miles of paved streets in the city is 3.64. The total number of miles of street rail way is 105. The total area of parks in the city is 23 54 acres. The total number of arc lights used by the city is 286, for which $80 each an nually is paid. The daily capacity of the water wrorks system is 31,000,000 gallons. CITY ITEMS. Returned to the City.—Ex-Gov. and Mrs. William H. Sims have returned to the city, after several weeks’ absence in the east. WAS NOT GUILTY. Llnwood Barnes Was Tried and Ac quitted in Criminal Court. Llnwood Barnes, who was tried In the criminal court Tuesday on the charge of grand larceny, was found not guilty. In stead of being found guilty, as the print er by a slip made it appear yesterday morning. Will Change Laws. Pittsburg. Pa., October 14.—The consid eration of proposed changes in the laws governing the Catholic Mutual Benefit association occupied the time of the del egates to the convention of the supreme council of the association today. Williame-Latham Wedding. Miss Clara Willows and Mr. George J. Latham were married at 9 o’clock yes terday morning at the residence of the bride’s* brother, Maurice Willows, on Fourteenth avenue, north. The Rev, J. W. Norton of the Methodist church performed the ceremony. The brldp has been on an extended visit to Birmingham since last winter. She is greatly esteemed by her numerous friends for her attractive and womanly traita of character. Mr. Latham is an enterprising young business man of this city, and has many friends here. The wedding was a quiet one and waS witnessed only by the immediate relatives and a few friends. The bridal couple left at 10 o’clock on a two-weeks’ visit to the groqm’s home in South Alabama. They will be at home to their friends after November 1 at 516 South Twenty-first street. Elegant desk room, ground floor Steiner Building. Harter's Ideal 3\w. S&eaV Heater for cool nights and mornings for the dining room, bath room or office. No smoke, no odor; small consump tion of oil. A Tull line From $5.00 to $12.00 s.IpTro 1920 Third Avenue. JEFFERSON THEATRE. Tonight and Thursday flOT MIR and Thursday,Matinee, Ullli l‘r"IJ WM. A. BRADY’S SPECIAL PRODUCTION, “’WAY DOWN EAST.’’ By Lottie Blair Parker. Elaborated by Jos. R. Grtsmer. As played 100 weeks in Net*. York City, 12 weeks in Philadelphia, 40 weeks in Bos ton, 34 weeks in Chicago. "The play that touches the heart.’* Endorsed by press, public, pulpit. Night prices, 26 cents to $1. Matinee price*, 25c, 50c, 75c. Seats now on sale. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Ba.rga.in Day Matinee. HUMAN HEARTS STORY OF LIFE IN THE ARKANSAS HILLS Matinee, 25c and 50c. Night, 2i>c, 50c, /5c, $1.00. Seats now on eale. Manager Douglas takes pleasure In announcing tha„ he has completed arrangements for the appearance at the Jefferson theatre on Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday matinee, October 21 an„ 22, of ALBERTA GALLATIN In I BREN'S widely dis cussed play,, “GHOSTS.” EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK. MATINEES Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. GOVERNOR’S SON. Original Production. Next Week the Season’s Greatest Sen sation, •'CHILD SLAVES OF NEW YORK." Bijou Prices. PhoneB 1143. SHOT BY NOGROES ON HIS WAY HOME J. C. Johnson Is Wounded In the Arm and Left Knee, an the Negro Makes Good His Escape. J. C. Johnson, a white man, living at Underwood avenue and Seventh street, was shot by two tiegroes on Monday night. It appears that while Johnson was returning from his work in Gate City, and on the hill above Underwood ave nue, three loads from a gun shot were fired at him, two of which took effect. He was wounded in the knee and the left arm, but not very seriously. It was about 9 o'clock when he met the negroes who assailed him and from whom he man aged to sscape. It is supposed that some difficulty he had with the negro workmen at Gate City was the incentive which led to the attack. The negroes made good their escape. WALTHOUR COMES FOR HIS BIG RACE WILL BE PACED BY BIG MOTOR, BEHIND WHICH HE RIDES ON AN ORDINARY WHEEL—LAWSON TO RIDE THE MOTOR. Bobby Walthour, the famous cyclist, arrives this morning from Atlanta, and this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock will race against ten runing horses on the track at the fair grounds for a purse of $1000. Bobby’s big motor, the fastest in the world, has been on exhibition in Lover man, Joseph & Loeb's show window for the past two days, and has attracted thousands, who have wondered at the machine arid the manner in which ft was operated. The only way they can really find out how it is operated is to see it pace Walthour this afternoon. Gussie Lawson, known internationally as the “Terrible Bwede,” arrives with Walthour this morning, and will ride the motor. Many think Walthour rides the motor, but he follows after it on an or dinary racing bicycle. The sight will be oqe well worth witnessing, and should druw the largest crowd of the fair. The motor is capable of producing six teen horse power, and has gone the mile in less than a minute. This was on a reg ular bicycle race track constructed and bapk?d so as to allow fast speed. The bept the motor can do on an ordinary dirt track like the one at the fair grounds is about f:Bo a mile, or a little less than un average running horse makes a mile. With this the horses have the advantage of the rider, but he hopes to be able to make it a tight race at that. Should any mishap occur to the horses then Walthqur has u good chance to win. He expects to beat the horses by some means, but says it will take the hardest kind of riding. An exhibition mile will be made on th? motor after the race with the runners. new homeTory7m,ca. WILL BE OPENED TODAY Receptions Will Be Held and Ad dresses Made Tonight to the Members and Friends. The new home of the Young Men's Christian association will be formally opened today. From 4 o’clock till 6 o’clock the ladies will hold a general reception and the pub lic Is cordialy invited to attend. At 8 o’clock there will be a meeting which will he restricted to the subscribers to the building fund, the board of directors, the trustees and the members of the associa tion and some prominent speakers will address the assembly. The speakers and their subjects are as follows: James Bowron, member of the Interna tional committee—“Settled principles of the Young Men’s Christian association.” C. H. Monreman, state secretary for Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana—“The relationship of active members to the as sociation.” C. L. Gates, field secretary of the inter national committee—“The principles to be observed in securing money for Young Men’s Christian association buildings.’’ After the addresses a general discussion of the different places of association work will take place. Veteran League Meets. Dayton, O.. October 14.—The tenth an nual convention of the Union Veteran Legion began today. A parade was the main event of the day. Over 8000 men were in line. The election of a command er In chief occurs Friday. PERKINS & DUPUY, Dentists. No. ll£ N. Twentieth St. Both phones 638 CAROLINA PORTLAND CEMENT CO BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. ^>LO DOMINION” Portland Como n , “SREITENBURGER HERCULES” Goman Portland Cement, and all High-Grade Fire Brlcka. Wo can make Immediate deliveries on Fire brick.