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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
TWO DAMAGE SUITS
FOR $1,000 EACH
Filed In the City Court-Lige Furlow and
Ed Wyatt Were Convicted of
Cow Stealing

Two suits against the Birmingham Rail-
way and Electric company were filed in the
city court yesterday, aggregating $1,000.
The first suit filed was that of Emma
Huestis, who claims to have been a passen-
ger on one of the cars when 1t began to
spill lot of electric sparks, a number OF
which flew over her. burning her clothing.
One of these sparks, she claims, burned
through her clothing and badly injured her
skin, for which she sues in the sum of
$1,000.
The other is Jane Wilson, who claims to
have been thrown out of wagon at Seven
tenth street and Eighth avenue, by reason
of the company's alleged negligence in al
lowing car to run into the wagon She
also wants the sum of $1,000
Criminal Court
Yesterday Lige Furlow and Ed Wyatt
were up before Judge Greene on charges
of cow stealing and after trial of their
cases were found guilty. They will be SEN
fenced Saturday.
Circuit Court
In the circuit court yesterday the follow
ing business was transacted:
Friel and Pearce VS.. W. A. Steele, judg-
ment for defendant.
John Arthur VS.. Archie Munro; on trial.
City Court
In the case of the Monroe Refrigerator
company VS.. ]. ]. Moore, verdict OF w
was given in favor of the plaintiff.
j. E. Cooley VS.. the Shepherd Lumber
company; judgment for $3.50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
BANANA BUSINESS
Railroads Busy Handling Train Loads
of the Tropical Fruit

The banana business with the railroad
lines touching the gulf coast is on an up
ward tendency at the present time, owing
to the fact that a large number of steam
ers are constantly putting in and unloading
at these gulf ports.
Nearly every day for the past week there
have been from two to three trains of this
tropical fruit through Birmingham for
northern and eastern points. Yesterday two
cargoes were unloaded in Mobile and two
train loads passed through here up to mid
night last night, with more to come.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
VISITATION OF STRANGERS"
Entertainment Promises to be Grand
Success

The splendid entertainment. 1.-THE Vista
ton of Strangers" which is being arranged
by Prof. Weisner and Mrs. Freeman for the
benefit of st. Mary 's-on-the-Hi Highlands Is
progressing nicely and promises to be a
grand success.
A children's rehearsal will be held at the
Rifles armory at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon
and as the required number have not been
secured mothers are requested to send
their children il they wish them to take
part.
A rehearsal of the older participants will
be held tonight at the same place and a
full attendance is desired.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
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AN EMPLOYE NOT
q
ON THE PAY ROLL
Assistant Baggagemaster" of A.
G. S. at Meridian, Miss.
DOG WITH HUMAN INSTINCT
Joe Hart" is Well Known to the TRAY
sis cling Public and Among All the
Railroad Men-A Faith
full Animal

The Alabama Great Southern railroad has
one employee not listed on the payroll of
that company. His name is Joe Hart"
and his owner is Baggagemaster Hart at
Meridian, Miss He is often talked of and
Is commonly known among railroad men
as Assistant Baggagemaster Hart" He
is only dog, but with almost human in
stincts.
Joe knows perhaps over a hundred tricks
and never forgets anything taught him,
although months may elapse before he is
called upon to perform some feat learned
in the past.
Understands Every Command
He seems to understand perfectly every
command given by his master, and besides
performing all the ordinary tricks (such
as sitting in a chair, giving right or left
paw, bringing any object whatever to his
master, leading a horse or riding him,
carrying notes, bringing his masters slip
pers, then replacing them; besides he
hunts for his masters key at whisper in
his ear, shuts the door, knows red paper
from white. seats himself on the scales
when asked how much he weighs, knows an
apple from an orange, and knows every
member of the family eight in number) by
name.
Attractive to the Ladies'
Joe really thinks that he is in the employ
of the railroad company and meets all of
the day trains promptly and is particularly
attentive to the ladies', especially If they
happen to carry lunch basket. Anything
belonging to his master he guards as a
sacred trust and none dare modest. The
children are quite fond of him, and together
they spend many happy hours in the twi-
light after he returns from the Office
Joe's playmate is a magnificent Gladstone
setter, Don, and it is quite amusing to see
him kiss Don when told to do SO.
Affection for His Master
persuaded to leave the bedside, but lies
there constantly, only occasionally rising to
try and kiss his masters hand.
When Joe was carried to have his picture
taken the photographer said: 81 do not
take pictures of dogs, for they will not sit
still and are too much trouble" However,
being prevailed upon to break his rule in
this instance, Joe was commanded to sit
up in the chair for his picture
No doubt if he felt insulted by the pho
enough TO sit for his picture, for there he
sat, immovable as stone, until he was told
to get down.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
Getting Ready for Winter

The storm doors to the side entrance to
the government building are being repaired
preparatory to winter. The vestibule is be-
ing set further out to give more ROOM The
top panels of the heavy oak doors will be
removed and plate glass substituted. in
order to give more light in that section of
the building.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
Meeting of Board of Ira do

The Board of Trade meets tonight at
Elks' hall. The Insurance question and
three other important matters will come up
for consideration. 1t is said that at least
one matter will be brought forward which
will interest the entire community.
The board of control will meet at Elks'
hall promptly at 8 o'clock. The Board of
Trade meeting will take place Immediately
afterwards.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
2 Ooo 900 Feet of Lumber Burned

Jacksonville, Fla, October 17.-About g.
0OOOO feet of lumber at Milton, Fla, be-
longing to Chiffon & Co., was burned last
night. Loss, $4,000. The fire seemed to
break out in several places at the same
time, caused by ignited barrels of light ma
terial saturated with oil. For some time the
lumber companies in this section have been
having trouble with strikers, and 1t is
Thought this may have something to do
with the cause of the fire.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
Cotton Crop Estimated

Savannah, Ga, October H.-Fifty-fve
members of the Savannah cotton exchange
this morning estimated the cotton crop.
The estimate was consolidated and aver
aged and the average was found to be TO-
2G4 ,013 bales. The highest estimate was H.,
Ill, 900 bales, and the lowest 9,135 900.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry ID. Gray is candidate for Treas.
urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
PERSONAL.

Postofice Inspector J. r. Rossom, of
Scottsboro passed through the city yester-
day en- route to Montgomery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

James A. Downey - a candidate for sher-
iff of Jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party. 9-1S-tf
Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff
of Jefferson county, subject to action OF
democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18

The business mems dinner
at the Harvest Festival, given
by the ladies of the Y. M. c.
A., will be up to their usual
standard and cannot be ex-
celled.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18

A delicious, satisfying smoke,
a Texie Cigar.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18

II. C. Miller is a candidate for treasurer
OF Jefferson county subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
THE WEATHER.

- - Office of Station Agent
Birmingham, October II, 1899.
Local observations during the "a hours
ending / p. M, Central time:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
OPENING OF The
STATE FAIR NEAR
Rapid Progress Being Made on
Grounds and Buildings.
LARGE CROWDS ARE COMING
Racing Feature an Assured Success
Many Interesting Suggestions Are .
Being Made-Monday, Nov. ID,
Designated as Ladies' Day

just twenty days from today the gates
of the greatest State Fair In the history of
Alabama will he thrown open to the public.
Great changes are being wrought in
Smiths park where the State Fair is to be
held. There is an army of men working
on the buildings and beautifying the
grounds. BY another week the park will be
beautiful. Large crowds go out every day
to see the grounds and buildings. They are
perfectly delighted with the progress that
is being made.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-18
County Exhibits

Judge w. s. Foreman, of st. Clair county,
writes that space of 2Ox20 be reserved for
st. Clair county. He states that an enthu-
siastic meeting was held at the court house
last Thursday, and also had another meet
ing Saturday, when definite plans were de-
cided upon to make a good exhibit at the
fair.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE CHlEAP.-Old-estab
Bottling Plant, complete. Address c.,
this office.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Tho shunle-board tournament will bc
gin al Connelrs. 3o2 East oIurth street.
tonight al s o'clock.
Building Inspector Cassidy yesterday
issued q permit to j. ID. Winslow to repair
the building No. nl Madison street, re-
Gently damaged 10y fire, at cost Of $500.
James B Obcrly will run for re-elec-
uon to Council from the Twelfth ward
ana his friends regard him winner.
Henry smith, the colored brute who
was shot by Warden Paris In New Cas-
tie jail, is recovering from his wound.
The receipts from the recent supper at
Green hin Presbyterian Church were $3.50
and will be used toward the payment OF
interest on the church music.
The regular monthly meeting Of Hill
les W. c. r. u. will be held at the hom,
Of Miss Lille Campbell. Bancrofts Banks,
this afternoon AT o'clock
One OF Hughes Bros. & Bangs barges
is on the marine railway at the jackson
and Sharp Company for repairs.
Thomas Holt. the new superintendent
Of the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany's machine shop, went on duty yes.
terdas.
a New tics are being placed on the Bal.
tlmore and Ohio railroad tracks at the
foot Of shipley street
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold It's monthly meeting IN
the headquarters tomorrow afternoon a.
2.2O o'clock.
g. Truman Wallace, 50 years old, o
Nc. $40 West Sixth street. died yesterda,
Of infrmitics due to old age
Matthew Elliott, local horseman
was thrown from a.carriage near Wash
ington street bridge yesterday and had 4
be taken to physician to have hi
bruises attended TO.
All the arc lights on the principa
streets Went out at an early hour thi
/ morning owing TO a change OF dynamos
The regular meeting Of the Park Com
mission Will be held this afternoon.
The Girls Friendly Society of ST. I'm
. drew's Church will give a tea this even
ins.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
THE DEAD LAID AWAY.

THOSE WHO TO-DAY BECAME RESI-
DENTS OF THE CITIES OF THE
DEAD.
At the residence OF Ethel b. King, ar
Carpenter station, this afternoon, funeral
services were held over the body OF Jane
Carpenter. So years old. Many relatives
and friends Of the aged woman were IN
attendance. lntorment was made at the
Friends burying ground Upper Chiches
ter. Pa.
Many relatives and friends, and a dele.
CATION cf members OF the +. S. OF A., this
afternoon attended the funeral of Alex
ander r. Clarkson from his late resi-
dence, at Eighteenth street and River
view avenue. Impressive services wero
held at Emmanuel Church. Highlands, and
private lnterment followed.
Mrs. Nellie Murray wife of j. W. Muir.
ray. Of No. 1906 Spruce street. was buried
at Lombardy Cemetery this afternoon, al
the conclusion OF services at the house.
Pigeon Run Cemetery, near Red Lion
to-day received the body 9; Annie T..
wife Of Thomas B. Butler She was a
years old. Services were held at her lat
home.
Frank l. Krastel. Of No. 9S6 Pine street
buried his wife. Margaret G. Krastel, II
Cathedral Cemetery this morning. Hlgl
mass was said at Sacred Heart Church.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
DELEGATES TO SMYRNA.

MEMORIAL. SERVICES IN HONOR OF
THE LATE CHARLES BAIRD TO BE
HELD.
over a hundred Wilmington ministers,
superntendents and delegates will attend
the Delaware State Sunday School Con
vontion. at Smyrna. on Thursday and
Friday. Each Sunday school will be rep
resented by the pastor. superintendent
and two delegates.
feature of the proceedings will be
memorial services for the late Charles
Baird.
Congressman John Il. Hofecker is
chairman Of the committee on entertain
ment, and will leave nothing undone tc
give the visitors delightful reception.
Some years ago the convention met at
Smyrna. and it was the experience of the
delegates that their reception was most
hospitable.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04

Boggs' life from the time he was first ap-
pointed teller OF the bank until the time
Of his flight He was most remarkable
man, and he knew Of no greater wreck
of brighter or more hopeful life. Re
spected by the officers Of the bank and
the general public at large, his irreproach-
able character had protected him In his
misdeeds. Boggs got the money out Of
the bank by Withholding the money and
checks that came into the bank for de.
posit for a time but later by false toals
No one was taken into his confidence In
his peculations, and the money flowed
from the bank as gently as the rive.
flows on in it's course" The testimony OF
Boggs relative to Cotter's knowledge Of
his shortage In the bank during his deal
ings in real estate with him was reviewed
by Mr.. Higgins and was pronounced in
famous.
1T Is not In human nature Il Is utterly
incredible. preposterous said Mr.. Hig.
gins. that Boggs should have gone TO
cotter and told him that he was robhing
the bank and invited his assistance In the
scheme ! am as willing to hang the case
on this question. and l want you to con-
slider 1t WELL as / am on several other
questions that ! shall ask you to look
into. We are not done with this case yet
It's a daisy in more ways than one 1t
is filled with lies from beginning to end
Is it reasonable to suppose anyone be.
came the partner Of Boggs without know.
ing how the trick Of rohbing the bank
was done, and he, (Boggs) himself say.
that he did not inform Cotter of the man.
ner In which ne would carry and pay ans
checks he might present AT the tim,
Bcggs claims he informed Cotter OF his
dofalcation Cotter owed him but $50. Is q
reasonable to suppose that any such dis
closure would be made under such cir
cumstances? on that proposition 1 an
also willing to hang this case. Men havl
given up their lives for another. II wa
done last year. last week. and I may sa.
yesterday, but | never In all my expert
ence heard of a man deliberately becom
ing thief TO assist man TO pay bacl
moneys which he had stolen and fror
which he, the accompllcc. received %
benefit"
Mr.. Higgins then proceeded to dissec
the entire testimony Of Boggs relative Z
his connection with Cotter and the ur
derstanding he had with him in regard {
/ cashing his checks. Letters from Bogg
to Cotter were taken up and gone ov,
and their contents explained to the iur,
| During the course Of Mr.. Higgins r,
marks this morning he attacked the test
mony Of Boggs in a forcible manner. d.
claring him as unworthy Of belief. II
arguments will be probably closed this "a
ternoon, and Judge Bradford will chars
the jury tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
ST. JOHNS CHURCH ELECTION

TRUSTEES AND DELEGATES ELECT.
ED AT A MEETING HELD LAST
NIGHT.
The election Of trustees and delegates
Of ST. Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church
held last night resulted as follows:
For three years-W. Hallam B. d. Bo.
gia, L. L. Harrar.
For two years-W. d. King. n. Comfy.
Robert Reoder.
For one year-G. w. Cooke L. Baily. A.
NJ. Goodnow.
Delegates to Synod Of Philadelphia and
New York;. W. Wetherell, Z. l.. Har.
rar.
Alternates-J. b. Vernon and w. D
King.
Delegates to General Council-J. b. Yer.
non and Il. Baily.
Alternatcs-William Miller and C. W
Cooke.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
AN EXPENSIVE STOVE.

SEVEN ITALIANS PAY 5000 EACH
FOR THE USE OF AN $3.50 STOVE.
a peculiar case was tried before Magis
trate Daley last night involving the rent
al Of a stove.
Some time ago Domlnlck Bernardo. an
Italian went to Aberdeen. Nd, and rent
ed a small hut which he sub-rented &c
seven other Italians.
In the hut was a stove which cost $3.50
and the use Of this stove was rented to
the Italians with the hut. Each man was
TO pay sl.25 a month for the use Of the
hut and stove.
Bernardo left the hut last December
and also left the stove but month later
went back and collected the rent from the
men. according to their testimony. and
then went away again. leaving the stove
as before In the meantime the owner of
the hut came and collected the rent from
the Italians a second time. he not having
received the amount previously collected.
Bernardo came to this city and brought
suit against the seven Italians before
Magistrate Daley
Horace G. Knowles defended the men.
Bernardo testified to the men owing rent
for the stove, and the other men testified
to the statement Of affairs given. Mr..
Daley gave judgment against each Of the
seven men. 81 for the rent Of the stove.
and costs which amounted In all TO Si09c
In each case. According to this Bernardo
received $2625 for the use Of a stove which
cost SS.5o while Justice Daleys office ~.
ceived in costs S5oO5. The $3.50 stove
therefore cost the Italians $3.50
Suit was also brought against another
Italian whom Bernardo claimed owed him
$3.50, thus giving MIR. Knowles a chance
TO ask for referees.
The referees heard the case, and gav,
a verdict for the defendant having fount
no cause for action In the other esse,
the amount sued FOR was less p.an S. IT
which cases there could be no appeal fol
that reason.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
BOARD OF PORT wARDEEs.
NET YESTERDAY AND ADOPTED AN
CHORAGE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ON PILOT CHURCH.

NET YESTERDAY AND ADOPTED AN
CHORAGE REGULATIONS-RE
ON PILOT CHURCH.
At a meeting Of the Board Of Port War
dens in Philadelphia yesterday new an
chorage regulations for the harbor we're
adopted, and are to go into effect at onco
Provision has been made for the placing
Of three buoys and merchant vessels, while
in the harbor, except those specially pro-
vided for cannot anchor above NO. !,
which is to be off Dialogues shpyard
Camden, nor below No. 3, which is to be
of Greenwich Point. No. Is to be off the
Pennsylvania Salt Works. The vessels
will have to be stationed to the eastward
Of the buoys. II is left to the discretion
Of the harbor master as to anchorage for
merchant vessels Off Port Richmond and
off Cooper's Point and for yachts and
foreign men-of-war. 1t was due TO
complaint of a ferry boat company that
new regulations were prepared II con
tending that the movements Of its boats
were greatly interfered with during fos
by vessels that would be anchored at
various points in the stream.
Regarding the complaint made against
Pilot Church for having had the tank
steamer Weehawken (Br) strike bottom
in the Delaware river, below Marcus
Hook. October 10 last, while outward
bound, the committee on navigation and
pilots reported that the pilot erred in his
judgment in starting down from the
Hook a too early a stage OF the flood tide
in view Of the changes that had taken
was shown by recent surveys. The COM
mittee did not consider Pilot Church
wholly blameess. as 1t claimed. 1T i.
considered part of his duty to be IA
miliar with immediate local conditions
even Independent Of government surveys
and reports made at times, which have
become relatively remote" The repor
was approved by the board.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
CHARGES AGAINST OFFICER,

HEARD BY THE BOARD OF POLICE
COMMISSIONERS LAST NIGHT
NEW BICYCLES.
a letter from Chief George w Sassc, Of
the Fire Department. was read, contain.
ing a complaint from the Delaware Fire
Company. against officer Barr, at the
meeting Of the Police Commission last
night.
The letter alleged that the officer failed
to notify the company of the location Of
the fire on West Eighth street on Sunday
morning, and that he allowed the truck
to go up Market street above Eighth, but
properly informed the Phoenix Company
The case will be heard on Friday.
1t was decided to purchase three Robin
Hood wheels. A letter commenting Po'
liceman Fox for his vigilance in discover
ing a fire on Fifth street near Madison
on March p was read.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
A NEW LODGING HOUSE

LODGERs FIND NEW QUARTERS AT
THE CITY HALL OVER CLERK
ADAMS OFFICE.
"one nighter" found new place OF
repose in the city Hall building last
night and comfortably enjoyed a nap un'
known to the police.
As the last car came in from Chester a
stranger alighted from II and was direct
ed to the police station as a possible place
for nights lodging without cost. In
stead Of going to the side door he en-
tered the main doorway Of the City Han
on Market street and proceeding up the
stairs. crawled into the opening over the
Municipal Court Clerk Adams office. on
the second landing.
Here he remained undlsturbed over
night. and was discovered by Fireman
James Omen. this morning. The man
was well-dressed and did not have the
appearance OF a tramp After removing
thcd ust from his clothing ne went on his
way rejoicing.
Evening journal., 1899-04-04
FOUND DEAD IN A YARD.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A WELL
KNOWN CECIL COUNTY FARMER.

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A WELL
KNOWN CECIL COUNTY FARMER.
DEATH or ANOTHER FARMER FROM
A FALL RECEIVED SEVERAL
MONTHS AGo-oTHER NEWS OF
CECIL COUNTY.
Iclkton. Md. April 4.--WHliam Roberts
a wcn-known retired farmer residing
with Mrs. A. r. r. Ward. a relative. near
Cherry Hin this county. was found dead
IN the yard adjoining the house carly
Sunday morning. His neck was broken
his jaw crushed his shoulder bone broken
and he ha1 evidently been dead for sew
era hours. II Is supposed that he went
to the window about midnight. and, get
ting out on the porch roof. fell OF. strilS
ing the ground on his head and shoulders
Coroner Dean, who was summoned pro-
nounced death a purely accidental one.
The deceased was about 72 years OF age
and leaves a widow.
Tobias Brown. a well-known Sixth dis.
trict farmer. died late Sunday night, al
his home. near Colora. from the effects OF
fan received several months ago. He
fell from load OF fodder which he was
hauling to the ground, striking on his
head and shoulders. and he was rendered
unconscious. He never recovered, the
fall having affected his brain and spine
Deceased was So years OF age, and leaves
a widow and several children.
Judge Morris in the United States
Court at Baltimore. has discharged th'
Glrard Life Insurance, Annuity and Trus
Company. OF Philadelphia, and Henr,
| Whiteley as receivers Of the mccullough
Iron Company. Of Cecil county. the com
pany having made a settlement with th'
creditors payments to extend over sl'
years. Bernard Carter & Sons were allow
ed $3.50 counsel fees and the receivers
$4,000
The election az Trinity Protestant Epis
copal Church yesterday for vestrymen re
suited as follows: r.. G.. Mackall, w. II
Mackall, Alfred Wetherlll. John S. Writ
r. Nelson Richard Reese and George Nc
Quilkcn. Alfred Wetherll was electe,
senior warden. and Ricketts, Nelson jun
Tor warden r. G.. Mackall delegate &
Diocesan Convention. and Richard Reese
registrar.
William II. Warburton. cf the EllSto
bar, has accepted an invitation to delivc
an address at the commencement oxcI
ciscs Of Washington College, Chester
town, Nd. on the evening OF June 10.