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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-10-12
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-10-12

=. W. Bleseekef,
Attorney.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
THREE UNRULY MEMBERS
It Is Said Block Police CommiS-
 sion Meetings.
EMIL LESSER SPEAKS OUT
Says He Won't Attend Until Appointments Are Madeline Three Think New Members
 Should Help Elect Chairman.

Repeated efforts to hold a meeting of the board of police commissioners since Jan l, when the terms of Chairman Stevens and Commissioner Reynolds expired by limita- ton, have met with signal failure. And thereby hangs tale.
 Under the law creating the board of po- lice commissioners the members hold over until their successors have been duly named and installed.
 At the first meeting in each year it is the duty of the board to elect a chairman to preside over it's deliberations.
 The fact that such action would come up before the meeting is said to be "the nigger in the Woodpile," it being claimed by certain members of the board that the new commissioner should be given a voice in the matter.
 It is said that a faction of the board is anxious to hold a meeting and proceed with the business that comes before it as if nothing had happened.
 The board, it is claimed, is divided on this been met with empty chairs on the part of some of the members.
 Of course this is only difference of opinion, but it is said that three of the commissioners will decline to heed any call until the governor announces the new ap- pointments, and the unanimity with which this action has been carried out gives cre- dence to the rumor.
 Commissioner Lesser said to Age Herald reporter last night that he would not attend a meeting of the board until the new commissioners had been announced, and although he was not authorized to speak for Messers. Lane and Garrett, thought they would do likewise.
 Gov. Johnston seems to be in no hurry in making the appointments, and in the meantime friends of the various candi- dates are kept in suspense.
 It is now said that Webb Crawford has given up his chances and is working in fa- vor of Former Mayor Dave Fox. This may have some weight, and the knowing ones say will cause MT. Fox's appoint ment.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
WILL JORDAN IS ON TRIAL
One of the Gang of Freight Car
 Thieves.
CAUGHT BY THE SHERIFF
Testified He Was Offered His Liberty to Turn States Evidence-Thomas H. Brasliff
 Got Verdict for S2,500.

Will Jordan was placed on trial in the criminal court yesterday on a charge of grand larceny.
 Jordan is one of six negroes who were arrested by Chief Deputy Sheriff Robt. Warnock and Deputy Ball on charge of stealing goods from Louisville and Nash vile cars. A quantity of goods were re- covered, consisting of clothing, silverware, guns, jewelry, musical instruments, etc., which is now in the hands of the sheriff. Jordan is represented by Attorney B. M. Allen and the state by Assistant Solicitor Hugh Morrow.
 quantity of goods were found in Jor- dan's house, which he claims to have pur- chased.
 The defendant was placed upon the stand and swore that he had been solicited to turn states evidence against the other prisoners under promise of being turned loose which he says he declined to do. The case was still on trial when court ad- journed and will be resumed this morning.
 In the Circuit Court. The case of Thomas H. Brasliff vs. the hdfSaS Slly, MtIlDlllS dilu Railroad company, damages, which was on trial, was decided in favor of the plaintiff, the jury returning a verdict for $2,500.
 The plaintiff sued for $1O,OO0 for the loss of leg, which was cut off about three years ago at Palas
 The case went to trial in 1896 and resulted fin verdict for the defendant, which was reversed and remanded on an appeal to the supreme court.
 The case of Bailey, Mcconnell & Howard vs G. W. Ratliff, assumpsit, was taken up and is on trial.
 In the City Court
 In the city court yesterday the case of Dennis J. Kelley vs. the Mabel Mining company, which was taken up Monday aft ernoon was dismissed by the plaintiff.
 The case of Bessie Clarke vs. c. c. Bates, damages, was also dismissed
 Sallie M Stinson vs. Catherine McAnnally and J. M. Meigham, damages, continued. Alabama National bank vs. H. A. and c. A McDaniel, assumpsit, continued.
 E. H. Hilton, doing business as the Link Shoe company, vs. the Birmingham Shoe company, attachment; judgment for plain tiff for $14S.7.
 In the second division the case or the Stowers Furniture company vs. L. B. Ev- ans, defendant, and the Pearson Coal and Iron company garnishee, judgment was rendered for plaintiff for s11.6O
 Bunkofzer & Co. vs. A. L. Eaton; iudg- ment for plaintiff for $196.
 The case of John Nations VIZ. Rufus De- Shazo, as administrator of John Caldwell, assumpsit, was dismissed.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
MEXICO WANTS PIPE.
An lnodiry Received by the Mayor From San
 Juan De le Frau.

Birminghams reputation assan iron mar ket is known far and wide, and inquiries are constantly being made concerning cer- tain articles of manufacture.
 Mayor Evans yesterday received the fol- lowing letter, which has been turned over to the Commercial club: The American Commission Company,
 San Juan De LeTrau No. 4.
 Mexico, D. F., Jan IA, 1898. Mayor of Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala Dear Sir: We are in the market for cast and wrought iron sewer pipe, and, if there is a factory for such goods in your city, you would confer a favor by handing this letter to such factory with the request that we be furnished with best prices, weights, discounts, etc.
 Thanking you in advance, we are yours very truly,
 THE AMERICAN COMMISSION co. Mayor Evans will turn the letter over to the Commercial club.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
METHODIST COLLEGE COMMITTEE.
Rev. Tierce Resigned as Agent and His Suc-
 cessor Chosen.

The North Alabama Methodist college committee was in session in this city yes- terday. There were present: Dr. Anson West, of Decatur, president; Dr. z. A. Par ker, Athens s. P. J. Brandon, Jacksonville; J. s. Robertson, Gadsden; E.. N. Glenn. Att talla; J. w. Reid and H. J. Davis, Bir- mingham; J. S. Glasgow, Blountsville, and l. L. Melton, Piedmont
 The agent of the college, Rev. J. K. Fierce, resigned. No reason was assigned for the resignation. Resolutions were adopt ed thanking MT. Fierce for the splendid work he had done for the college. Rev. S.. w. Brandon, pastor of the Woodlawn Meth odist church, was elected to succeed him. Dr. West was requested to ask of the bish- op the appointment of MT. Brandon to the agency.
 The affairs of the committee in charge of the college being built at Owenton were found to be in a most encouraging condi- tion. Funds and material are constantly being secured. The building committee is pushing the work of construction, and it is confidently expected that the college doors will be opened for students in September next.
 It was the sentiment of the committee that all the financial and moral support possible be obtained from the citizens of Birmingham.
 All bills against the committee have been paid promptly as they were due and as they were presented.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
A Cullman Farmer, While Out For a
 Stroll,
MET SOME BURLY NEGROES
Who Took His Money and His Shoes-He Fi- ally Held Them at Bay With
 An Axe-No Arrests.

Peter Heinrich, a German farmer from Cullman, tells a narrowing tale of assault and ill-treatment at the hands of a gang of burly negroes while walking along the streets of this city at midday yesterday.
 Heinrich claims to be a farmer at Gull man, and says that he arrived in Birming ham on Monday afternoon and decided to look around.
 Being a stranger in the city, he was not acquainted with the localities, and was un- able to describe or tell the section of the city in which the assault occurred
 Yesterday morning he started out on a tour of inspection, and says that he crossed the railroads, and was presumably on the South Side After walking about fifteen blocks, he was accosted by negro woman, who tried to induce him to enter her house, which he declined to do. After walking a few steps, he says that several negro men came out of the house, seized hold of him and dragged him into the shanty, and pro- ceeded to go through his pockets, robbing him of $S or $10 in cash.
 Held at Bay With Axe.
 They then divested him of his shoes, and were about to take his overcoat, when his eyes fell upon an axe, which stood in a corner of the room Suddenly jerking away from his assaiants, he seized the axe and ordered them to stand back. With the keen-edged instrument, which served as a weapon of defense, he succeeded in keep ing the robbers at bay, and gained the doorway beating a nasty retreat from the premises. As soon as he got outside the door was slammed.
 Heinrich, who speaks broken English, was greatly excited and tried to explain his situation to several persons, who did not seem to understand the gravity of the assault that had been made upon him. He was furnished with an old pair of shoes by negro woman and found his way back to the union depot where he again told his tale to several persons. Finally it reached the ears of Stationmaster Meglemary who called the attention of the police to the robbery Henrichs inability to describe the location where the assault occurred made 1t hard work to find clue to the perpetrators of the bold attack In Sad Plight The man has every appearance of being honest and tells his story in truthful man. ner. He says that six or eight negroes were in the house, and that he was pow erless to resist until he got possession of the axe.
 As he stood in the waiting room at the union depot last night he was a picture of despair, not having money to purchase a return ticket to Cullman, and tears trickled down his cheeks as he told of his sad plight. Policeman Eagan and Night Stationmaster Powell referred him to AL derman Rainbow and MT. Lesser, who took him in charge and furnished him with a ticket to his home.
 The robbery is one of the boldest that has ever occurred in Birmingham. No ar rests have been made.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
REX VULCAN WAS SELECTED After a Tedious Canvass of TWen-
 ty-Six Applicants. IS A PROMINENT CITIZEN But Ills identity Will Be a Secret Profound Until He Unmasks At the
 Great Rex Ball.

Rex Vulcan III. has been selected. .
 After tedious session, lasting almost the entire day, the subcommittee of the com mittee on designs of the Carnival society, into whose hands the matter had been re- ferred, yesterday centered upon fit sub ject for the regal honor and vested him with the insignia of his exalted office.
 The task was a trying one, and it was only after mature deliberation and a care ful weighing of every kingly quality that the committee was able to select one from among the twenty-six candidates who as- pired to the station
 The identity of his royal highness will re- main secret until surrounded by his chosen queen and the royal court at the great Rex ball on Feb. 23, when he will tear the mask from his face and everybody will know.
 It is sufficient to say that surprise is in store for the people when his identity is known.
 The committee were free to say that his excellency was one of the leading men of the city and is of course a member of "one of the oldest and best families"
 The king-elect will at once begin the selection of his court. It is said that his queen has already been selected, and is one of Birminghams sweetest and prettiest daughters.
 The court of Rex Vulcan III. will be strictly in keeping with the other features of the celebrations, and the costumes and equipment will be the most magnificent ever gotten up for such an occasion.
 The entire arrangements are progressing smoothly, and when at last the eventful day shall have arrived Birmingham and her visitors will open their eyes in amazement at the magnificence of the carnival of 1898.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
REPORT OF MAYOR EVANS Will Be a Feature of Council
 Meeting Tonight. THE QUESTION OF LICENSE Will Likely Involve Some scusson-ProbabIe That the Gas Committee Will Ask for
 More Time-vacancy Election.

The city council will convene tonight in submit his semi-annual report, which will be a comprehensive review of the city's af- fairs.
 The gas matter may come up, but it is thought probable that the special commit tee will ask for more time, as was forecast in The Age-Herald yesterday.
 Besides Mayor Evans report there will be several from other officers, among them that of Chief Mullen of the fire depart ment. There will be lots of license talk for it is understood that the druggists and wholesale liquor dealers will enter a vigor- ous protest against the raise in license from $500 to $500.
 At the last council meeting a resolution in regard to the granting of free license was passed, which requires all applicants to come before the board in open meeting and present their claims. It is likely that there will be a small army of applicants whose claims will be acted on.
 Besides these and many routine matters. an interesting feature will be the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy occa-. stoned by McCartin's resignation. It is a difficult problem to figure out the lucky man, for both Messrs. Kettig and Parker have a strong following It is likely that full board will be pres ent, when so many matters of importance are to come up.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
SINGLETON SAW HIS VALISE
In the Hands of a Negro and Pointed Him Out
 to a Policeman.

J. M. McGlawn Is in the city prison. charged with stealing valise from the union depot. When arrested he was diked out in a suit of clothes which was in the negro who carried the coveted grip.
 The valise was the property of c. c. Singleton of Atlanta, and was taken from the waiting room at the union station be- i. tween and o'clock Monday morning.
 Singleton, who is still in the city, ap- preached Policeman Patton yesterday aft ernoon and pointed out a negro who was waiting on the corner with a valise in his hand, stating that it was very much like his. In a few minutes a neatly dressed man emerged from neighboring saloon and beckoned the negro to follow him. As he started up the street he was placed un- der arrest by the policeman, and in com pany with Sergeant Donaldson marched his man to headquarters. McGlawn at first denied any knowledge of the missing va lise, but finally said that his valise had been taken from the depot and that he had gone back and taken this one. He was dressed in a fine suit of clothes that had been taken from the satche, where his old ones were found. An umbrella was strap ped to the valise, in which was printed the name of c. c. Singleton. A transformation scene took place when he disrobed himself of the stolen suit and substituted his own garments. He will be given a hearing be- fore Judge Feagin this morning.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
Elks Have Returned.

The special committee of the local lodge of Eks who went to New Orleans last Friday have returned, some of them ar- irving Monday afternoon, but most of them early yesterday morning. This committee went to make arrangements for the accom- mediation and entertainment of the Bir- mingham lodge, which will attend in a body the grand reunion to be held there on May 10. The entire third floor of the St. Charles hotel was engaged, and Birming- hams 200 delegates will have the exclusive use of that floor. They will have parlors. reception rooms, and it Is needless to say that they will put up good show.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
ANOTHER ELECTION PROBABLE.
Gen. Clarke Says the Ballots Were Not in Con
 tormity With the Rules.

All the ballots in the election which oc- cured in the Third infantry last Saturday have been received at headquarters. and it is possible that another election may be necessary.
 Gen. Clark last night made a statement to an Age-Herald reporter that the ballots were very irregular, and that nothing would be done until the return of Col. R. F. Ligon, the adjutant-general, from Tampa, when they will be opened and counted by Gov. Johnston, Gen. Clark and Col. Ligon
 These ballots were not cast in conformity with general orders No. 12, and this irreg- ularity may necessitate another election. If so, the same bitter contest must be fought over again.
 Both the Herzberg and the Walden fac tions are still claiming the victory, but it is a bluff on the part of each, as neither side can more than guess at the result. According to the orders which were is- sued to the Second infantry some time ago, an election will be held on Jan. 25 to elect lieutenant-colonel to fill the vacancy caused by the promiton of Col. H. B. Eos ter, of Tuscaloosa.
 This election also promises to be a very exciting and interesting one The candidates are Major Stout, of Mont city, commissary on Col. Clark's staff. Both men have their supporters, the Birming- ham officers favoring Demere and the Montgomerians being equally ardent in their support of Stout.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
New Manager.

T. V. Boardman, an experienced carpet man, has assumed the management of the Phoenix Carpet company, in Second ave- nue.
 MT. Boardman was connected with the largest carpet house in Dallas, Tex, for nine years, and has been in this city for some time, and is well and favoraby known to the trade.
 He will leave for New York in about ten days to purchase spring line for this pop ular concern.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
BESSIE COX MINING COMPANY,
Will Send Representatives From Birmingham
 to the kIondike.

Application for articles of incorporation have been filed in the probate office for the Bessie Cox Gold Mining and Prospecting company, with capital stock of s2,5OO.
 John H. Cox, A. S. Clyce, M. J. Gregg, W. F. Clarke, w. Senserbox and W. K. At kinson are named as subscribers. The principal place of business will be Birmng- ham.
 The new company will send a party to the Klondyke, and has been named in honor of Miss Bessie Cox the charming daughter of John H. Cox, one of the pro- moters.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
1S,93S Has Not Shown Up.

An error occurred in the story yesterday morning in regard to the drawing of num- bers in connection with the handsome ponies and trap offered by Louis Saks, the First avenue merchant Miss Anderson did not win the ponies and trap, but drew the lucky number from the basket. The number was 1S,93S and no one in the crowd around the window held it. The one who holds the number can get the prize by presenting 1t at Saks' store.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
Closing Arguments.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 1S.-In the trial of Capt. Edward Murphy on the charge of filibustering Senator Gray addressed the jury for the defendant. making strong plea for acquittal. District Attorney Van dergrift made the closing argument for the government. Judge Bradford discharged the jury until 10 a. m. tomorrow. when he will deliver his charge
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
u.nged with Handkerchief.

Zanesville, O., Jan. 18.--M J. Daugherty of Pittsburr, Pa., travelling salesman for the Americat Tea company of that city. hanged himself with his handkerchief in cell in the city prison here at 11:S0 o'clock today. He had been placed in prison two hours be- fore, suffering with delerium tremens.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
Best Mocha and Java Coffee 25c per lb.
 CASH GROCERY co.
 1917 4th Avenue.
HAND CAUGHT IN A ROLLER.
Willie Snider, an Employe of the Excelsior
 Laundry, the Victim of an Accident.
1-19-wed&sat.

Willie Snider, boy about 15 years of age, sustained painful accident yesterday morning about Il o'clock while feeding 8 mangler at the Excelsior Laundry in Sec ond avenue.
 In some way his hand was caught be- tween the hot rollers and before the ma chine could be stopped. had been drawn into the mang1er. His hand was badly crushed and burned. although no bones were broken.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Peters and Green Comedy company opened their engagement of five night with "Finnigan's Fortune to a packed house. The two comedians were at their best, and with Phil Peters as the Dutchman and James Green in an Irish role, merriment was not lacking. Nettie Peters and Lillian Durham, both just as pretty and clever as ever, the DeIve sisters and Pepita, in songs and dances, made the production go with plenty of ginger.
 Billy Taylor made a hit with his vocal rendition, Those Wedding Bells Shall Not Ring Out" and responded gracefully to an encore. Florence Webster in the char acter of an Irish woman was good. There will be a matinee each afternoon, and to- night the play will be "An Easy Place."
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
LIBERAL REWARD.

Lost, Strayed or Stolen-One special committee of the Board of Aldermen, sent out in search of cheaper and better water for Birmingham. A ib- eral reward will be paid for information leading to it's dis coVery. Address
 A WEARY CONSUMER,
 This office.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
NOTICE.

All persons holding claims against R. M Quigley & Co.,, or their sub-contractors, for work done or material furnished in the construction of the Montgomery Division of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, will please at once file the same with
 ROBERT WOOLFOLK, Treasurer of Hanover Construction Com pany, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1-19-30t
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
MRS. WlNSlOWS SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN VIII LiG TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. TT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, AL- LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO. and Is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
Enpineer stribblinc Just Alive

Engineer Stribling, who was injured in a wreck on the Kansas City. Memphis and Birmingham railroad, near Cordova, on Monday evening. and was brought to this city and taken to the Hillman hospital, was reported as just alive at late hour last night.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Parties who signed the Street Sprinkling Contract with me for the year 1898, are hereby given notice that I have sold and trans ferred said contracts to Pratt & Malone.
 T q PRICE.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Tom Dixon, Jr. at Seals hall last night verified just what Sam Jones said about him-that he was Hive wire" Dixon lectured to a large audience, every indt- vidual of which had not a fault to find
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Take Hoods Sarsaparilla at this season to guard the system against pneumonia and levers.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
WEATHER MILDER.
Jacobs Says He Intends to Save the Fruit, But
 Will Give It Plenty of Spice.

The weather guesser had little more change yesterday and he made the weather a little milder, the lowest the mercury went was 34, liking 2 degrees of freezing.
 Nothing like a change" said Jacobs; i've are not going to kill the fruit, but we will give 'em plenty of spice." Here is his record for the day:
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
PERSONAL.

w. M Sommers of Lamar, is in the city. Walter NeSmith, of Vernon, is at the Morris.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19

Highest temperature-51. Lowest tempera- ture-3I. Average 43.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer.
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
DAILY BULLETIN.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. Is, 1888. Local observation during twenty-four hours ending at p. m-central time: