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The age-herald., 1901-06-17
FRANK MILLER'S
 DAYS NUMBERED
The Condemned Mans Person. al Appearance Has Under
 gone Many Changes

According to the mandates of law Frank Miller has twelve more days upon earth and to all appearances there will be no change in the sentence. The end Of man who has made himself notorious, if not famous Is near, and when he has been ushered into eternity one of the most unioue characters in criminal annals will have passed away.
 The Frank Miller of today is unlike the man who was arrested some months ago charged with the murder of one of Bir- minghams brevest officers.
 His sturdy round face and firm set jaws have become emaciated and the bright spark in his eye Is fading away. On the usually smooth shaven face is a heavy growth of beard. No razor Is allowed in the condemned mans cell and as a re- suit his face is covered with hair. He is careful about his personal appearance and keeps the short beard trained as nice as circumstances will permit Miller has. dark blue eyes which closely scruti- nize visitors from beneath a closely knit brow. He has lost his accustomed humor and frequently answers fnquirers in a very sullen manner. He still has hopes of being saved by the Governor but his stubborn fight for life is fast waning.
 The Police Relief Association has been circulating a petition to the Governor not to take any action in the Miller case and the officers express confidence that there will be no communication of sen- te ace.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
NEGRO ARRESTED
 AT CHARLESTON He Answers the Description of Miss Garrett's ASSaiIant THREATS OF MOB VIOLENCE Citizens of sprlngneId Go to Charles ton to Identify and Bring Back
 Jim Brown Who Outraged
 Miss Garrett.
THREATS OF MOB VIOLENCE

Jim Brown, the negro who outraged 1S- year-old Miss Garrett, near Springville, St. Clair County about a month ago, has been captured in Charleston, S. C.. or at least the officers there have a negro man in custody who answers to his descrip- tion. Three men from Springville are now on their way to Charleston to identify him.
 Yesterday morning a telegram was re- ceived in Springville from a lawyer of Charleston asking if a reward had been offered for the apprehension of Brown, and if so, what amount. The reply went immediately that the citizens had raised a fund of $350 for that purpose and that the Governor of Alabama had supplement- ed this with an additional reward to be paid by the State.
 Not long afterwards another telegram came from the Charleston lawyer stating that Brown was there and that he could be had on the payment of the rewards mentioned, and suggested that officers be sent at once with certified checks for the amount of the citizens reward and that on the delivery of this check the ne- gro would be turned over to them
 Last night MT. Manley Boary Forman and Tom Jones, all of Springville, the lat ter the postmaster. arrived in Birming- ham en route for Charleston, for which city they will leave on the Southern train at 6 o'clock this morning. They knew Brown and If the negro in custody at Charleston is he. they will be able to identify him.
 The crime with which Brown is charged was committed near Springville about a month ago. Miss Garrett an 1s-year-old girl. while walking along the road was attacked by Brown who dragged her some distance into the woods where he detained her for several hours. After the accomplishment of his foul purpose he left and shortly thereafter Miss Garrett returned to her home and related the horrible details of the crime.
 The male population of the entire com munity turned out and for several days secured the country between Birming- ham and Springville and in other direc- tions for him. but finally abandoned their search as they could find no trace of the much wanted man.
 The news that a negro answering to the description of Jim Brown had been ar rested in Charleston rapidly spread over the country around Springville yester- day and it is stated that plans have already been formed for the speedy exc cution of the negro if he proves to be
 
 out of the commission of the crime had never entirely died out and the news of the apprehension of the criminal intensi- fled the feeling that has all along pre- vailed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
GENERAL GARDNER DEAD.
He Was Distinguished Officer In the
 Mexican and Civil Wars.

Memphis, June 18-Gen. William Mont gomery Gardner, veteran of the Mexi- can and Civil wars, died here tonight. aged 7s. General Gardner was a native of Augusta, Ga, and graduated from the military academy at West Point in the class of 1s45. He was one of the young officers to go out to Mexico with the forces under General Scott.
 In the battle of Contreas Aug. ,26. 1S47. young Gardner. then lieutenant. storm ed battery of twelve pounders, case mated with single platoon of American soldiers, taking the guns and winning the plaudits of Mcclellan Beauregard and other officers who witnessed the brilliant charge. In the bloody encounter at Gnu rubusco. a few days later. General Gard ner was severely wounded.
 At the outbreak of hostilties between the states General Gardner became col onel of the Eighth Georgia regiment and led his regiment in the first battle of Ma nassas, July 1, 1862. His leg was shatter- ed by a ball during this battle and for the past forty years he has been maimed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
MR, TOMLINSON ON TIE PRIVILEGE TAX Discusses the Position Taken by Mayor Orennen
  SAYS MERCHANTS RIGHT "If Important to Fix Limit on Power to Levy Property Tax it Is
 Equally Just to Levy a
 Privilege Tax.
SAYS MERCHANTS RIGHT

John W. Tomlinson, attorney for the Board of Trade, while discussing the in- terview with Mayor Drennen as printed in Sundays Age-Herald regarding the efforts of the merchants to be relieved of double taxation. or at least to have some limit to the power of municipal corpora tions to levy special or privilege taxes, said
 There is no/ opposition, so far as know, to the new constitution fixing a limit to the power of municipal corpor- ations In levying a direct property tax I certainly am In favor of it. If it Is i'm portant to fix a limit on the power to levy property tax, why Is it not equally important to put a limit on the power to | levy a privilege tax?
 "The privilege tax in the past has been | more abused than the direct or property I tax Victor Hugo describes how the poor 1 classes of France had to sit in darkness when the people of that country were charged for the privilege of having doors and windors in their houses This illus trates the extent to which the privilege tax can be carried when the taxing pow CT is forced to raise money fin that way. "The Board of Trade realizes that the city needs revenue. but it does not be- lleve that those engaged in buying sell ing or trading should pay more than their just proportion of this revenue. and as | matters now stand they do pay more, having to pay both @ property and l license tax
 "I believe that the new constitution should not only limit the property tax. but also the privilege tax, and do not believe that the merchants should be made to bear more than their just part of the burdens of taxation: and. from express ions that I hear from them and from the way they are organizing in this city and elsewhere in the State, do not believe they propose any longer to do so.
 Tn the discussions on this subject which have heard the only justification or excuse for tho unequal taxation that exists against the mercantile classes is that the revenue derived therefrom is necessary and cannot be dispensed with, but this is no reason for the dlscrimina- tion. If the money is needed and must be had, 1t should be raised so that the burden may not bear unequally on the citizens.
 '"The fears of the mayor as to the ordin- ance are, in my opinion. entirely ground.
 less. That ordinance is only one of sev- eral suggested by the Board of Trade. and am glad to hear the mayor say that he is with the Board of Trade on the general proposition insisted on''
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
Memphis at Birmingham. New Orleans at Selma. Little Rock at Chattanooga. Shreveport at Nashville.

Only one game was played in the was in Memphis between the Memphis and Nashville teams. Nashville won and thereby ties Shreveport and Little Rock for first place, Memphis dropping into sixth place. The clubs are all well punched this morning and the result of one or two games is likely to change the standing of more than half of the teams. While Nashville Little Rock and Shreveport are tied for first place, Bir- mingham and Selma for fourth place with Memphis in sixth. Chattanooga in seventh and New Orleans eighth.
 The Memphis team will arrive in the city this morning and open series of three games with the locals at West End Park this afternoon. The Mem phians have lost the last four games played, three in Selma and one fin Mem phis yesterday, while the locals have only lost two of the last seven.
 The batting order of the locals today will be as follows: Moss, short stop; Veitch, third base: Leidy. left field; La Roeque. first base; Mills, second base; culvet catcher; Sullivan. right field: Brandt, center field; Gfllen, pitchef.
 Tom Gettinger of the local team. who has been at St. Vincents Hospital with typhoid fever since Saturday morning, was reported to be doing very we'll last night. His condition is much better than had been expected and Manager Mills yes- terday wired Mrs Gettinger that there was nothing to be alarmed about, and that she need not come to Birmingham at present
 Manager Mills has signed a new Out fielder who will be here today Or tonight. He was to have started for Birmingham yesterday and should be here by tonight at the latest. He is a first class fielder and heavy sticker and player of sew erai years professional experience.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
A SUDDEN DEATH.
IT.. J. Baldridge Victim of Congestive
 Chill from Cold Bath.

T. J. Baldridge, a young man about 25 years of age, who has been conducting a loan office in this city, died very suddenly yesterday morning from a congestive chill caused by taking cold water bath.
 Mir. Baldridge. who lives at Sixth ave- nue and Twenty-siXth street, had just got ten up and went into the bath room about 10 o'clock. He took a plunge in the cold water and was immediately attacked by a congestive chill. Physicians were sent for but before F o'clock he had expired. MT. Baldridge leaves young wife but no children. His remains were taken to Mar tin, Tenn, his old home.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
Last Tribute Paid to the Two Brave Officers Who Died
 On Duty
THOUSANDS AT THE GRAVE
Judge Feagin Delivered Eulogy and Spoke Feelingly of the Lives of
 the Two Men Whom He
 He Had Known We'll.

Nearly one thousand people gathered at Oak Eill cemetery yesterday at the un- yelling of the monument over the graves of Officers J. H. Adams and George w. Kirkley, who were killed last spring while attempting to arrest two men alleged to have robbed the safe of the Standard oil Company.
 platform had been erected under the large oaks near the monument, and on this sat the speakers, families of the de- ceased officers and other prominent per- sons.
 The entire police force met at headquar- ters at 3:30 o'clock and marched to the cemetery in a body.
 Mayor W. M. Drennen was master of ceremonies, and the programme commit tee consisted of Captain J. B. Donelson, chairman; Officers A. D. Brown and G. II. Bodelxer.
 The services began with prayer by Rev. J. A. Bryan.
 Short addresses were made by Mayor Drennen. Hon. H. P. Hefln. Hon. B. NJ. Allen, Hon. A 0. Lane, Hon. John Me- Queen, General Fred s. Ferguson. J. H. McCary and c. W. Austin
 Eulogy by Judge N. B. Feagin, of the Inferior Criminal Court.
 "Nearer, My God, to Thee" was then sung by the audience, standing, and the exercises came to a close with prayer by Rev. Fierce.
 Judue Feauin's EuIogy.
 Judge Feagin delivered a eluogy on the lives of the two officers and spoke in part as follows: Tt is indeed sad hour as we stand at the graves of those two noble and brave officers-KirlSley and Adams. knew them well. Our duties were such as called us together every day for weeks and months.
 "f can now see the youthful and hand some form of Adams as he sat in the court room, happy as boy, the day before he was taken away And can fancy can see the form of Kirlkley. that brave officer, who was always ready when duty called him, as he donned his uniform for his night duty. l can see him light his lamp, in his cottage, and then as he was ready to depart, lean over the forms of his beloved children and kiss them farewell, and perhaps drop a tear on their young faces, but his tear was so meek 1t would not stain the cheek of an angel. I can see him re- turn to his wife after his days work was done and inquire as to the welfare of their beloved children-and see his frightened countenance as he was told: All Is well!' Such was the life of George Kirkley.
 While in the discharge ,of their duties these two brave men werA shot down by two men, whose hands were then stained with blood. And now some of the women of the State are using their influence to stay the hand of the law. which has said that one of these assassins shall pay the death penalty for the crime on June 2s
 ''These brave officers are not dead they are only sleeping. Dust to dust, ashes to ashes does not mean for the soul; it means the body only. With wounds through their bodies they now lay under yon monument. with their faces looking towards heaven waiting for the final call"
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
MRS. M'KINLEY.
She Continues 10 Improve and VIII Go
 to Canton.

Washington, June 16.-The improvement in Mrs. McKinleys health continues. She sat up in her rolling chair during, the day and chatted and laughed with the President and others Asknight came on Mrs. Mckinley took her bed after pass ing fairly comfortable day.
 The Improvements on the Presidents home at Canton are about completed and everything will be in readiness for occu- pancy by the first of July If Mrs. Mo Kiniey's condition permits her removal by that time she will be taken to her Ohio home, where, 1t Is believed the chances for permanent improvement will be great CT than in Washington.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
RIFLES ATTEND SERVICES.
They Went in a Body to the Church of
 the Advent.

The Birmingham Rifles, Company K. Third Regiment, Alabama National Guard, attended services yesterday morn ing in body at the Church of the Ad- vent Rev. J. c. Murray, chaplain of the regiment, delivered the sermon. A fine musical programme was rendered and MT. Murray's sermon teemed with good advice to the young citizen soldiery.
 The company attended the services in fatigue uniform and presented fine ap- pearance.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
Nashville, IA; Memphis, 8.

Memphis. June 18.-Over 4000 enthusias- tic spectators saw Nashville administer a severe drubbing to the Memphis club today. The Nasfvfllians slugged the ball from start to finish, knocking Shields out of the box in the sixth and being no less mercifui to Robb. who relieved him. The batting of Ballantine. who made home run, Kennedy's three bagger. Bussey's two doubles and Hill's steady pitching for Nashville were the features of the game. Umpire Ebright made his initial
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
AFTER MExlcAks.
Texas Posse Kills One, Wounds An
 rotf1er and Arrests Third.

Luling, Texas, June 16.-S. Nixon, who left here this morning with posse Of officers hunting for the Mexicans who killed Officers Glover and Schnabel near here Thursday, returned this evening. He states that while attempting to arrest some Mexicans at ottine one Mexican was killed, another badly wounded and one, Antonio Rodriguez, arrested. Rodriguez is said to have confessed to being in the house when Sheriff Glover and Constable Schnabe1 were Killed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
OPENS TONIGHT.
La Mascotte by the Elite Opera Com
 pany at Lakevlew.

The opening of the summer opera sea- son at Lakeview will take place tonight, sent with all its comedy and tuneful music La Mascotte" The performance will begin promptly at 9 o'clock and will be over by a quarter after 10 o'clock Seats may be reserved in advance at Parkers' drug store.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
Plttsburg, 2; Cincinnati, 0.

Cincinnati, June 16--O'Day was respon- sible for the defeat of the locals today In the ninth inning Bransf1eld was clear ly struck out but O'Day would not allow the deciding strike and Bransfield then doubled to left. Wagner followed with a long drive to left. on which two men scored after it had been caught. Score:
 R.HE. Cincinnati .... .... ..0o0o0o00 % 4 Pittsburg .... ... ..000O00002- [ 0 Batteries-Hahn and Peitz; Tannehill and Zimmer.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
Better Waterworks.

Opelika, June 16-(SpeciaL)-On Friday night the citizens of Phoenix City held a mass meeting in the interest of better system of water works. In order to ob- tain it it was necessary to increase the rate of municipal taxation. which this meeting unanimously voted to do.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
shortstop Glenn Hurt.

Jackson. Tenn, June 16.-(Special. )-Ed Glenn, shortstop for the Jackson Baseball Club and formerly with Selma of the Southern League. while sitting in three story hotel window here tonight asleep fell to the pavement below, first striking telegraph wires breaking the force of his fall He Is seriously hurt, but may re- cover,
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
NEGRO LYNcHED.
He Was Suspected of Having Burned
 Barn Near Athens.

Athens, Ala, June 1e-Joe Harris, a negro. was hanged by mob in the northern part of this Uimestone) County last night. Harris was suspected of burning the barn of the farmer for whom he worked. his grievance being against a fellow farm hand who had stock housed in the barn destroyed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
Thirteen Inning Game.

Chicago, June 18-Darkness ended to- days game with the score a tie. after thirteen innings of all kinds of play. Attendance 96O0. Score R.H.E. Chicago :. ..03O16O00O O-4 Il New York 70 O o 02 o 0 0-4 Il
 Batteries-IIughes and Kahoe; PhyIe and Warner.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17

Newport News Va, June 16.-Ed High, pitcher in the Virginia-North Carolina League, was sold today by Manager Ashenback to the New Orleans club for SGOO
The age-herald., 1901-06-17

appearance here and gave general satis- faction. Score: R.H.E. Memphis .... .... 70 000o1040 O. 5 10 6 Nashville ........ 70 1 0 4 0 0-14 IA
 Batteries Shields, Robb and Kalkhoff; Hill and Fisher
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
American League Standing.
New Orleans Gets a Pitcher.

No games were played in the American League yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
THE MODERN BEAUTY.

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beatty. If her system needs the cleansing action of Q laxative remedy, she uses the gentle and pleas ant Syrup of Figs. made by the Califor- mia Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
National League Standing.
st. Louis. il: Brooklyn. 5.

St. Louis, June 16.-Burkett. Heidricls and Padden won the game from Brooklyn today with their terrific batting, slugging Kitson out of the game. Score:
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
MEMPHIS COMES FOR SERIES TODAY
 = Southern Association Teams Are Well Punched GATTINGER SOME BETTER Manager Mills Signs New outteIder Who Will be Here Today-onIy Two Games Separate the
 First Five Clubs.
Southern League Standing.
Yesterdays Games.
Games Today.

At Memphis-Nashville. II; Mem phis. 5.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17

The best tonic for family use is Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1901-06-17
(. M. Burkhalter & Go.

Call upon us if you want a ce. mont sidewalk laid, a street graded, macadamized or paved, curbing laid, a storm or sanitary sewer built or any class of paw ing.
 We do everything to improve, grade or build streets or walks. Office, room 10, Chalifoax Bldg.
 34s Bell
 Telephones 1 34s Peoples.
 s7 Peoples. (. M. Burkhalter & Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-07-06
INTERVIEW WITH ENGINEER KELLY
Enterprise That VIII RevoIutionize Traffic
Between the Cripple Creek District
and the Outside World

Another demonstration of the peculiarly advantageous situation
of Florence railroad shown by the fact that Florence
has been selected the terminus of standard railroad
the Cripple Creek district The doesn't
complete SURPRISE has known that the feasible
for broad road the district would by way
Florence 1t has also been known that surveying
the between this place and Victor but
today any could
The TRIBUNE today secured with
L. Kelly chief engineer of the proposed line and few points
ELECTED which will interesting public for the
enterprise when conummated will entire revolution the
matter of shipping Cripple Creek
We learned place TINT the well known D. R G.
D Hutchinson the charge of the field work
Whether significance attaches this
pared o say
"The up Four Mile and Msap" said Mr. Kelly "and
will have grade of and the
will than 10 degrees 1t viii be standard
road, will Florence Victor
in alb "a miles and 40 miles o Cripple Creek"
"Who is back of the enterprise Mr. Kelly?"
We'll, | am not in position at this time"
DO you think the road will be bult?"
Il have assurance that the road will be built at The
advantages of line that there mistake
competition with other roads the District
Besides people go expense completing pei
if they did build the road Yes, the
road will be built"
be the advantages of a road Mr. Kelly?"
We'll the Florence Cripple Greek has u grade
with 80 SO degree The Colorado Springs Short Line
has grade and l6 degree The Midland Ter
has grade Is degree and both
grades which altogether operating expensive The
road will have p per grade and of
10 The will gradual
every We Florence
the F. G. hours and
30 minutes to make the run to Victor"
How bout the line ia winer?"
The road will lie above drainage and will be troubled with
washouts snow"
w the road ave any advantage Others the matter
of
certainly We will lay eighty five pound STEEL put all
steel bridges and masonry culverts"
"How long will it take to complete the survey?"
"Wel have party twenty but it will take from four
to months o complete the survey"
Were the employ of the Short Line, Mr. kelly?
I've with the Short Line, the Midland Terminal Flor
Cripple Creek, the d q G. and the Santa Fe"
rs this line to be surveyed direct Florence?'
The only feasible and the accessible leads direct
Florence objective the Florence
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-05
RUSSIAN sCHEME May SUCCEED.
Finally Finds a Way to Secure Station
on the Gulf OF Persia

Teheran, July 3.-Mirza Ria Khan,
Persian minister at ST. Petersburg,
has begun negotiations with the Rus
sian government for the purpose OF
obtaining loan of 20,000,000 rubles
($1O,3 O,O0O). It is stated that should
Russia comply with the request Sc
curity will be offered in the shape of
the customs revenues Of the port OF
Bunder-Abbas in the Persian gulf.
PRUSSIA has long desired to obtain
foothold on the Gulf of Persia. Her
aspirations in that quarter have hith-
erto been baffled by Great Britain
Some time ago Lord Salisbury, the
British premier, told the British peo-
pie that they might expect to see
history made in the region of the
Persian gulf before long. Last sum
mer Russia attempted to establish a
coaling station at Bunder-Abbas, but
British warship followed the Rus
sian vessel to the port and the scheme
came to 11aught. Should the Russians
obtain lien on the customs revenues
of the port they might, however, as
sert right to have a Russian GUS
tom house and staff there to collect
dues in case of non-payment of inter
eSt,)