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The age-herald., 1901-07-25
SOME TRUSTEES !
 BETRAY A TRUST
Prisoners Who Are Allowed
 Certain Privileges
VIOLATE THE STATE LAW
Street Commissioner John Mccartln and Chief of Police Austin Give Their Views of a Question
 That Is Vexatious.

During the last few days several of the "trusties" at the city jail have been arrested for committing crime among them being Wesley Kennon, the negro who was tried in the Inferior Criminal Court yesterday morning on charge of burglarizing the residence of W. B. Sum- merville in North Seventeenth street Tuesday night. He was bound over by Judge Feagln in the sum of $500 on the charge.
 These "trusties' have been causing the police department great deal of trou- ble of late. All of the prisoners are un- der the control of the street commission CT. and when asked concerning the mat ter yesterday Commissioner McCartin made the following statement:
 Street Commissioner Mccartin Talks
 "we only have few ''trusties' work ing in our department and they are used as drivers of the teams, mostly. Kennon, the negro arrested for burglary, was the only one of them that I can remember that has been re-arrested for commit ting a felony, and I hope he will be sent to the penitentlary. if he Is guilty.
 "These drivers are under the control of the foreman. and occasionally he lets them go up town for a while after their days work is done, and it is seldom they commit crime. It is a mighty hard mat ter to get together any crowd of prison- CTS who will not commit crime.
 "A great many people think because a prisoner does not wear a shackle he Is a trusty,' but such is not the case. Most all long time prisoners are shackled, and the short time ones are not. Several years ago it was the custom of the foreman to appoint a certain member of the chain gang to act as an assistant foreman, but this has been done away with, and all foremen and guards are regularly em- ployed white men.
 "These 'trusties sometimes have long sentence to serve, but a majority of them are serving short terms.
 Chief Austln's Statement.
 "We have arrested within the last three months four 'trusties' for committing different felonies. l recommended to the police force sometime ago to arrest every one or LneS6 lTuSlleb StcI Oil thC oliSetG after dark, but no good was done by this. as no specific charges could be made against them.
 'I also recommended in my annual mes- sages that some action be taken in the matter. There are only fifteen officers in Birmingham on each shift to guard the entire city, and of course this Is inade- quate, for the proper protection of the city. These 'trusties are kept at the South Side jail.
 Mac Lewis, another 'trusty,' was ar- rested this afternoon at 5'3o o'clock on n charge of larceny of a watch from white man by the name of Harris. He will be tried tomorrow.
 ''I hope the nuisance will be abated at once"
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
RICH JEFFERSON
 WILL PAY TAXES Equal To About a Sixth of All
 Alabama $41,500,O00 FOR COUNTY The Increase This Year Upon a Most Conservative Basis Is One Million and a Quarter DoIIars--The
 Greatest County.
s41,5oo,ooo FOR COUNTY

An adjournment until August was ta- ken by the Jefferson County Board of Revenue yesterday morning. The board has been sitting for two weeks as the County Board of Equalization, and has done much work in disposlng of tax ca- ses on the docket.
 The total increase in the amount of tax money actually to be received by the county on account of increases in assess ments Is about s13,OO0 The increase in as- easements amounts to $1,25O,000 which is considerably smaller than the sum of from the fact that a majority EAI ULU last years increase. This Is resultant from the fact that a majority of the owners this year assessed their property at good valuations, and also to the con- servatism displayed by the board in it's work.
 The decisions of the board have gener- al satisfaction In almost every case. Few contestants expressed dissatisfaction at tho assessments made, and a few appeal ed from the decisions. The work has been accomplished with @ great deal of conservatism and tact.
 The total assessment of the county for the year will be about $41,50O0O0, which is an increase over that of last year of s2,O0O, 900. This increase and the incredse of tax rate will place the revenues of the county so large that a good sum will b available to go towards the payment of the deficit of s50,OOo which has besn against the county for year.
 Under the new assessment Jefferson County will pay about one-sixth of all the taxes of all Alabama.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
THE LABOR AGENTS
 REMAIN IN JAIL Fail to Give Bond In the Sum of
 $500 Each THE CRIMINAL COURT TO TRY
Men Charged With EntIelng Away Servants of the Tennessee Com-
 pany Are Held Under Bonds
 Which They Could Not Make.

H. R. Bell and D. M. Ryan, the two ne- gor labor agents who were arrested at tho Union Passenger Station Tuesday night on a warrant charging them with enticing servants from the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Co.,, were trans ferred from the city jail to the county jail yesterday morning.
 The warrants under which the men are being held were made returnable before that division of the Criminal Court over which Judge Dan Greene presides. The cases, therefore, will not be tried until the court reconvenes in September.
 Tho bonds for the two prisoners were fixed at s5o0 each by Justice Abernathy. but were later reduced to $500. Last night neither of the two had secured bail and were in the jail with other prisoners. During the day they made the same statements as were published in yester- days Age Herald.
 It was freely stated yesterday that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany would prosecute the cases to the full extent of tho law. and that in case OIHeT dSeutS WCFO oChb iACAC thS SeAAAAS treatment would be meted out to them. Other companies will assist in the prose- cution.
 In speaking of the exportation of negro laborers from the Birmingham district to Chicago and other Northwestern points. MT. C. M BiIlheimer, passenger agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- n .to that the report that his road rendered special in ducements to the emigrants was an in- justice to the Memphis Route.
 'The people who left here last night was moved on full tariff rate and paid cash for their transportation said MT. Billheimer "No special rates were given them, as the Kansas City has always re- fused to encourage any emigration from the Birmingham district Nobody connect ed with our road took any extra interest in the matter, and tickets were furnished these people when full tariff rates were rendered. And as matter of fact we could not do otherwise
 Tn discussing the efforts of labor agents to send laborers from this district ito other points another one of the best known pas- senger men in the city said yesterday:
 'sThe statement that the Memphis Route made special rates to the laborers for Chicago Tuesday night Is an injustice to that road and all other roads of this city. We have an agreement, which all roads have signed with reference to this ques- tion, wherein no road will sell tickets for emigration other than at full tariff rates.
 "The Memphis route and every other road entering the city have always ex- pressed their desire to help all local in dustries and have always used their best endeavors with that view. am sure no emigration will take place from the dis- trict if the assistance of the roads Is nee essary to such action.'
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
OF sfxclA INTEREST To ti&y Epver Sufferers.

sufferere from hay Never and summer catarrh will pe interested to learn tha' there iss sheN{ 6l1npIe. inexpensive but effectivof {Qu1s trea1fnent for this ob- stinate a<Id bdlf1nk Disease, and that a little b6611st fuily Describing the treat ment vlzll bef uPailed free to anyone by addresztAx th6I K. "A. Stuart Co.,. Mar shall, iMlch.
 Doubtiess thig statement of cure and postive preventive of hay fever will be received with skepticism by the thousands who have found the only relief every year was change of climate during the sum, mer months
 But whether skeptical or not it will cost nothing to investigate this new treatment Simply send name and address on post al card to F. A. Stuart Co.,, Marshall Mich. for the booklet which besides de scribing the treatment contains a concise treatise on the cause and character oi this peculiar disease.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE.
Hundreds of Delegates Going to Chi
 cago to the Convention.

Chicago, July 24-Incoming trains were thronged today with delegates to the eleventh annual International convention of the Baptist Young Peoples Union, which will open at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Coliseum. Five thousand of the delegates arrived during the day and twice that number are expected to- morrow with a score of special trains from San Francisco, St. Louis, New York and other cities.
 The board of managers, comprising one member from every state and territory in the United States and Canada, held its annual meeting during the day preparing its report of the years work which will be submitted to the convention tomorrow. The organization was founded in Chicago eleven years ago and now has 75OOOO members.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
GOOD HOUSES AT EAST LAKE
Matinee Yesterday and Last Night, and
 Parts Were Well Taken.

Another large house witnessed the per- formance of the Olympia Vaudeville Com- pany at East Lake last night The pro- gramme given by this company is pleas ing one, the company itself being strong.
 "The Cullenbines." Dorah and Roy, con tinue to keep the audience in an uproar of laughter through their entire act
 Clarke and Bates in their initiation of Rose Melville in Sis Hopkins" are good and received liberal applause.zs
 Fred Cohn, the funny comedian, is as popular as ever. F4N A
 Little Fife Frances who has been at the lake since the openins continues to add to her already numerous friends.
 Two new acta VIII pe put on tonight, in which the entife company will take part.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
THE TYSON HEIRS
Will Meet In Fort Worth, Tex, and
 Distribute the Money.

Fort Worth, Tex. July 24.-There will be meeting held in this city on August 13 of the Tyson heirs for the purpose of arranging for the distribution of the vast fortune left by John Tyson, who died in Melbourne. Australia. two years ago,leav- Ing an estate said to be value dat $52,000, 900, about one-half of which is in cash in the Bank of England. the balance be- ing railroad and mining stock and realty in Melbourne. The call for the meeting was issued by Thomas. U and Vim. Ty- son, nephews of the deceased, and Is be- ing mailed to all heirs who are known to them, there being twenty all told, four of whom live in Texas, two in this city and two in Johnson County. Thomas Tyson said today that United States Senator Charles A. Culberson would be retained to assist in the settling of the big estate. The meeting Is to be held at the State National Bank here. A brother of the dead man who now resides in Trenton, Ky, will be here to attend the meeting.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
CHANGE IN BUSINESS,

Music Business of E. E. Forbes To Be
 Merged Into EIg lncorporation-sev.
 eral Gentlemen Will Take Slices of
 the stock-Big Sale of Pianos and
 Organs at Reduced Prices Before the
 Change Takes Place.
 On account of the change to be made on August 15 in the music business of E. B. Forbes, with headquarters at Bir- mingham and Montgomery. Ala. whereby it will be incorporated under the laws of Alabama, the entire stock of pianos and organs will, until that time. be offered at great reductions in price. Several gentle men will take stock in the new company and MT. Forbes will be its president
 The success of this house under the sole ownership of MT. Forbes has been phe- nomenal, and there Is at present In the Montgomery store and the different branches the finest line of pianos and or. gans ever brought to the State. It is de- sired that as much as possible of the stock be turned into money and notes be- fore August 15 the time the change takes place. There Is every reason to believe that the very low prices offered will have the desired effect. Catalogues, with prices of any instrument. will be sent upon ap- plication.. sss
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
COOLER WEATHER
 AIDS ALL TRADES
The Highest Point Reached Yes terday Was 93, and the
 Lowest "A

Another day has passed with the heat fiend in hiding the greater number of the hours. Yesterday the highest point reached by the mercury was 93 degrees. The average for the day was S4, while the lowest was "A.
 The morning began brightly and at 8 o'clock the thermometer registered S1 de- grees. At 12 o'clock seven points had been passed and the mercury stood at 80 degrees. At 3 o'clock the highest point was reached 93 after which there was a decrease. until at o'clock the mercury was about the S3 mark.
 The effect of this cooler weather has been marvellous on the business of the city's merchants, All houses have had trade increased, fruit dealers have sold much fruit and many watermelons, and the ice cream dealers have had crowded houses.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
Married In Nebraska.

Tuscaloosa, July A.-(Special.) )-News has been received in Tuscaloosa of the marriage of two popular young people oi this place in Madison, Neb. Severa weeks ago Miss Annie Forster, the pretty daughter of MT. J. Forster of this place left for a visit to relatives in Nebraska and was shortly afterwards followed by MT. James Hood. the Western Union manager at this place, and the two were made one. There was objection on the side of the young lady's parents. Mir. aD1 Mrs. Hood are expected home this week.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
STREET RAILWAY EMPLOYES
Had Meeting In Allen Hall Last
 Night.

A meeting of the Amalgamated Asso- ciation of Street Railway Employees was held last night at the Allen hall. Several applications for membership were re- ceived and much enthusiasm was shown by members present. Five delegates to the Trades Council and five members to the Executive board were elected.
 The association will hold a special meeting next Monday afternoon at o'clock for the purpose of initiating new members At o'clock the constitutional committee of the association will meet and adopt constitution and bylaws.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
AN oPERATic FEATURE.
Lightwood the Best Gaspard Ever Seen
 In Birmingham.

''Lightwood Is the best Gaspard have ever seen,'' said a prominent physician and veteran theatre-goer after the Lake- view opera last night. He thereby ex- pressed what seems to be the universal opinion of all who have seen Chimes of Normandy this week. Best of all, his work Is not overdone. and always receives splendid applause. He was again forced to respond to several curtain calls last night.
 Silent Heroes from Out the Mighty Past" is the great chorus in Chimes of Normandy" and is one of the most tune full and inspiring in any opera. As ren- dered at Lakeview 1t Is strong and full and shows the powerful ensemble of the Elite Opera Company to best advantage.
 Chimes" will be the attraction again tonight
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
RAINED THEM OUT.
Soldiers Broke Camp at Mobile and
 Left for Home.

Mobile July A.-(Special.) .)-Tha soldierl broke camp today and left for home.
 There was hard rain while they wer. packing up and the rain continued unti noon. he artillery and cavalry made ar attempt to postpone their encampemen. so as to begin on Monday, but it was un- successful. They go into camp tomor- row.
 Deputy Sheriff Belser of Montgomery Is here. He will take to Montgomery the negro Willie Pickett alias George Scott, who was arrested here and who is want ed in Montgomery for the killing in May last of another negro named James Pom der
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
MARY LIE COMPANY
 IS HELD IN CLAIMS
To Drennen and Company and
 ] Other Creditors
THE PROPERTY IS LIABLE
And Court Decrees That Unless Claims I/ Are Paid By August 24 1t Shall Be Sold 10 Satisfy the Claimants.

A decree in the case of the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore, trustee, vs. the Mary Lee Coal and Rail- way Company was yesterday rendered in the Circuit Court upon the intervention of Drennen and Company and w. G. Gill more and Brothers. This decree holds relief.
 The decree states that the Mary Lee Coal and Railway Company is indebted to Drennen and Company upon certain claims to the amount of s235S4.4G and to W. G. Gilmore and Brothers to the amount of s1475 .55 in one instance and s10,- SO7 .S7 in another claim. The claim of tie Drennen Company and the first claim of Gilmore Brothers are held to be preferred claims and are ordered payable out of Q fund amounting to s7649. TO- The amount is to be divided proportionately between the two creditors, Drennen and Company to receive the sum of s7203 67 while Gilmore and Brothers secure $446.O3.
 The larger claim of the Gilmores is re- SuitoAI run SApcHoSS Oi tio ieSCiFSi- ship. It Is decreed that for payment of the amount the firm have a lien on the property, which shall be prior in equity to the liens created by mortgages or deeds of trust.
 The decree further says that unless Drennen and Company and Gilmore and Brothers are paid the amounts of their claims by August 24, the clerk and regis ter shall proceed to sell the property of the company for the satisfaction of the judgments.
 The property of the Mary Lee Coal and Railway Company was recently sold un- der a decree of the City Court. It was purchased by James Sloan, Jr., J. W. Jen- kins and D. H. Gordon.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
Bicycle Races.

Washington. July 24.--coliseum Park bicycle race summary: One mile profess sionai, won by J. P. Jacobsen; time, 2:22 Is. First race, haif-mile circuit cham pionship, grand serni-fndl, won by F.oe- man; time, 100 2-5. second grand final. won by Taylor; time, i.14 2-5 Final. won by Taylor: time. 1:s6 s-S. one mile handi- cap special, final heat won by Kinball, 40 yards; second Freeman. 40 yards; third, Gascoyne, 40 yards; fouftn, Kramer, scratch; time. 2:0S.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
NO TYPHOID FEVER
Of Any Consequence In Birmingham
 Now.

When questioned yesterday a well known physician stated there are very few cases of typhoid fever now in Bir- mingham. During last spring there were several cases in the city. but very few patients are now being treated for the malady. A prominent druggist states that nine of the most prominent doctors in the city send all their prescriptions to his place of business to be filled, and not one of them is treating a case of typhoid fever
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
BRICK RESIDENCE
To Be Erected in Fifth Avenue By
 Bailey and Howard.

Bailey and Howard were granted a per- init yesterday by Chief J. T. Mullin of the fire department to erect a two-story brick veneered residence in Fifth avenue between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets The dwelling will be a double tenement, and the contract will be let in few days. The building will cost when completed between 5000 and $6.OOO. It will occupy lot now occupied by a two story frame dwelling, which will be moved to an adjoining lot
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
THE CAVALRY
Have Gone To Mobile for Encamp.
 ment.

Troop D, First Squadron Cavalry, Ala bama National Guard, under command of Capt J. B. Morson. left Birmingham last night by the Southern Railway for Mo- bile, where their annual encampment wifi be held. commencing today. The troop went down about thirty-eight strong, and the men hope to have grand time while encamped in the Gulf City.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Madison oil Company Gets Ready for
 Business.

Huntsville, July 24-(special .)-The Mad ison oil Company, recently organized with a capital stock of s25o,0O0 to sink oil wells in this section, today elected the follow ing officers: Oscar Goldsmith, president; John H. Wallace, vice president; E. H. Foster, secretary and treasurer; H. T. Daniel, general manager.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
Aeronaut Makes Good Time.

Tuscaloosa, July 24.-(Special) --Severa. days ago notice was received in Tusca- loosa that man in a balloon had landed in the edge of this county, having como from New Orleans in his aerial transport. The news has been conflrmei by a special from Gordo, Ala. The aeroDau. traveled over 800 miles in less than thirteen fours.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
Civil Service at Mobile

Washington, July 24. = Especially = The civil service commission will shortly hold an examination for elevater conductor at Mobile: salary $540.
 A postoffice has been established at Re- demption. Choctaw County, 21a miles from Rescueville.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
sIashed Ills Wlfe,s Throat.

Columbus, Ga., July 42 Especial. J. News reached the city today of cutting affray on the place of c. W. Field, in Russell County, Alabama. A negro slashed his wife's throat from ear to ear. The woman is still living, but is in pre- carious condition.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
MachIIlIslS ko elsy Ball.

The strikir z macbinists of the Alabama Great south@fn and goufhern Railroads will cross bafs at West End park, Sat- urday, July. q Ffpni< Arrico will be the umpire ma rood sport Is promised.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, July 24. 1901 Local observations during the 24 hours ending p. m., Central time.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington. July A.-Weatl1er forecast
 For Alabama-Party cloudy Thursday and Friday; probably showers in southern portion; light southeast to south winds.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25
IF YOU GO AWAY FOR THE sg1 SUMMER

you should have The Age-Herald sent to you. We osIl1 change your address as often as you like; just drop US a postal. Subscription price, mailed to any address, 65 cents month.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25

On account of removal, I will sell at great sacrifice one complete willow sitting room suit; one fine Andrews folding bed; music stand 1; Charter Oak hall stove; six walnut leather upholstered dining-room chairs, pictures, bric-a-b -brac, china, one brass and onyx bric-a-brac stand, etc. B. Steiner,
 1907 9th Ave.
The age-herald., 1901-07-25

Vaudeville bill every night at East Lake Theatre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

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