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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
COTTON FUTURES HAVE
NOT AFFECTED SPOTS
Ten-cent Cotton Is, However, Predict
ed by Some, While Others Say Crop
VIII Be Larger Than Expected.

The fiuctuation In cotton futures has
not affected local prices. Good middling
has been selling here for several years
at 81h cents. It is believed the price will
go higher and there are some specula-
tors who predict 10 cent cotton between
now and Christmas. Conservative cotton
buyers, however. say that the crop will
turn out larger than has been expect
ed and they are not looking for 10 cent
cotton.
Several hundred bales have been re-
ceived at the congresses here and by
next week the movement in this direction
will be quite brisk.
What is known as Birmingham's
wagon crop is very short compared with
former years. One prominent factor esti-
mates that 1t will not be over 5000 bales.
Last year about 1900 bales came by
wagon.
The congresses handled about 10000
bales last year. and in spite of the short
crop in some sections 1t is believed that
the compress receipts this year will go
beyond those figures. Birmingham is the
second interior cotton market in Ala
bama. Montgomery handled $4,000 bales
during the cotton year Just closed. Selma
which ranks next to Birmingham handled
about so, 100 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
Dfay Driver Had Backed Into
His Buggy
NEGRO TAKEN TOST vINCENTS
Shooting Followed Some Words-The
Negro, 1t Is Said, Used Abusive
Language to Mr.. GoodIn.
Latter Under Bond.

Forest Goodin, city salesman for ]. II.
McCary & Co.. shot and probably fatally
injured Arthur Warnock negro dray
driver. yesterday morning in FROM of the
ftore, S0le Morris avenue lie was sub
sequently arrested on a warrant sworn
cut before Justice of the Peace Benners
snd made bond for $500.
The negro was taken to st. Vincents
hospital, where an operation had to be
performed. The bullet entered the alb
domen and caused a very dangerous
wound.
The trouble started Just as Mr.. Good
in was getting III his buggy to COM
mence the mornings work. The dray.
driven by the negro, belongs to Giacco-
pazzi & Co. and was backed into the
buggy. Goodin told the negro to stop
backing into him. The negro, it Is said,
replied with an oath, and told the white
man to get bis buggy out of the way IL
he did not want to be driven over. Words
ensued between the negro and the white
man, and the latter struck at the negro
with a whip.
The negro then rolled off mis- dray ana
started at Goodin, seemingly making an
attempt to draw a weapon of some sort.
Goodin backed away from him, and told
him to keep away. Just as the negro
layed his hand en- the white man the lat
ter shot hint In the abdomen
Judge Benpers has set the preliminary
examination for September IL it being
supposed the extent of the wound will be
known by that time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO
HOLD MEETING
TODAY
DIRECTORS TO MEET VISITORS
WHO ARE LOOKING OVER DIS
TRicT WITH VIEW OF LOCATING
LARGE INDUSTRIAL PLANT.

The Commercial Club meets this after
noon at o. clock in its rooms IN the First
National bank building, ana the board Sor
directors meets at $3.50 o'clock. A full at
tendance is desired as the location Of a
large industrial plant will be brought be-
fore Them There are gentlemen in the
city at present looking over tho district
with q view to erecting q large plant, and
they will be introduced 70 the members
of the Commercial club this afternoon.
Several other matters of Importance
are 10 come up, among them being some
suggestions looking to the entertainment
of the party of Illinois bankers who will
be In Birmingham about November 8.
Secretary Gilbert of the Alabama Com
mercial and Industrial association. has
written Secretary Gibson that President
Lay would like the Commercial club, the
board of trade and the Wholesale Grocers'
association to furnish a number of COM
mitteemen for the standing committees
of the association for the ensuing year.
He wishes three men each On the trans
portation and mining committees, one Of
them to act as chairman of each commit
tee.
The matter of new boundry line be-
tween Alabama and other states has been
brought up again, and Capt. ]. M. Falk-
ner has taken en- interest in 1t. A letter
has been sent to the Commercial club.
and will be presented this afternoon. 1t
sets forth that the boundary line in many
places is very doubtful, ard that some
men are paying taxes in two states, while
others are not paying at all because it
is uncertain In which state they live.
Members of the advisory board of the
Philadelphia commercial museum will be
named by President Roden.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
The DEVILS Auction.

The special vaudeville novelties present.
ed in .he former editions Of Charles H..
Yale's Everlasting Devils Auction" hav-
ing always proved one of the strongest
features with this attraction, 1t is claimed
by Mr.. Yale that it is safe to predict
that the present edition (the twenty-first
by the way) will prove to be no excep-
ton to the rule, as Manager Yale states
he has engaged number of exceptionally
clever speclalties, among which are Irene
la Tour and Zsza, who will undoubt eddy
arouse more than usual interest. This
novelty which has been engaged as q
special feature for ladies ana children is
of European origin. end comes TO this
country under special contract to Man
ager Yale, and as 1t returns to Europe
Immediately at the end of It's present en-
gagement, can only be seen with this at
traction.
An additional enga cement is that of De-
witt and Burrs. an American team of
comedy acrobats and equfiiDrIsts. who
have been IT. Europe for the past two
years. and now return to re-appear In
their native country with European en-
dorsement.
Among other engagements are Miss
Louise Sanford, Miss Madge Terrence.
Miss Lillian Herndon, John L. Guilmette
and James b. Mackie. the well-knowu
and clever comedian and mimic.
Special attention has been given to the
ballet advertisements. which are upon
new lines. and performed by large num-
bar of aac1fpdoa ard ha1Iarfpaa
1.-THE Devils Auction will be. at the
Jefferson theatre this afternoon ana to-
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
Pete Baker.

The theatrical season Of 1923 was
opened last night with a performance by
Pete Baker in a German farce sup
ported by John Kernel and Bessie Mil
Ter. The audience which was Of fair size
was enthusiastic throughout and did not
fail to show that they were pleased. In
fact Mr.. Baker and Mr.. Kernel kept
them In roars of laughter.
Mr.. Baker took the role Of a German
Comedian and Mr.. Kernel that of an
Irishman. The two when acting together
are a team" and both are excellent
facial actors. Mr.. Bakers German dialect
Is excellent
Mr.. Kernel while comparatively I'M
known at the south is a great favorite
with northern audiences. He has been
acting in vaudeville for several years and
is a host in himself. He does the Irish
man to perfection without OVERRIDING it.
There was no plot to the play and the
rest of the cast had comparatively moth
ing to do. In fact the play itself has
no name
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
SOUTHERN WILL HAVE
4 NEW FAST
TRAIN
TRAIN WILL LEAVE NEW YORK
AT 2:15 A. M. AND REACH BiR-
MINeHAM AT 5 O'CLOCK THE
NEXT MORNING.

A special from Washington to the At
ianta Constitution Of yesterday says It is
learned from an authoritative source
that the Southern railway, in connection
with the Pennsylvania, the Atlanta and
West Point. the Western of Alabama and
the Louisville and Nashville will, in the
course of few weeks, put on a fast
mail train between New York and New
Orleans which will eclipse in speed any
train ever operated In the south.
In the same special it is stated that a
new train will be run from Atlanta to
Birmingham in connection with the fast
mall from New York. Here is the pro-
posed schedule sent out from Washing
ton:
Leave New York 2;15 a. M. arrive
Washington a. m.
Leave Washington 1880 am, arrive At
lanta Ills p. m.
Leave Atlanta IL 80 p. M, arrive New
Orleans 1920 a. m.
Leave Atlanta for Birmingham 1880 p.
m, arrive Birmingham a. M, giving
this city It's New York. Washington and
The new schedule will come, 1t Is said,
as the result of the determination Of the
Southern to put New York mail into
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Missis-
sippi points quicker than by any other
route. The fast train will be an addi-
tiona1 service and will not interfere,
therefore, with any of the existing sched-
ule.
When asked about the new train yes
terday Superintendent C. 8. Hayden said
he had heard nothing Of it.
IF a new train is to be put on between
Atlanta and Birmingham I will be in
formed some time in advance of the date
for the schedule to go into effect" he
said, land as 1 have no such informa-
ton, it is safe to assume that nothing Of
fetal has been given out or been finally
determined upon"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
CHILDREN ARE UNCLAIMED.
Three Arrive at Station, But No One
Meets Them.

Three children arrived at the union sta
ton last night expecting to be met by
their parents. but the latter were not
there. and after waiting around the sta
tion for some time, they were finally
taken to the Metropolitan hotel by Po-
liceman Whaiey The children came from
Brooklyn on the Southern train.
Their father is Edward Ellington, a
machinist. His address Is not known and
his name is not in the city directory. He
and his wife recently removed here from
Brooklyn. The husband obtained posi-
tion as foreman in ore of the machine
shops in the city and wrote for his chill
dren to be sent to him. He was written
of their departure from Brooklyn and the
letter was sent to him on rural free de-
livery No. L. but he evidently did not re-
ceive it In time to meet them last night.
The children are well. The eldest is n
girl about II years old and there are two
boys about 6 end years Of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
SUMMER ADJUSTMENTS

At the aquatic theatre last night the
Weston Darlington Stock company pre-
scented to large and appreciative audi
ence "In Honor Bound and MY Turn
Next" Mr.. Weston and Miss Darlington
were seen in the leading roles to ad-
vantage. George Allen, Miss Taylor. Mr..
Hanway and Miss Warren were also in
fine trim and received numerous encores.
I'm Honor Bound and MY Turn
Next" will be the bill for the remaining
two nights. On Sunday night the usual
sacred concert will be given with special
new features.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
MADE MUCH MONEY.
Sports at Fair Ground Melted Between
$3.50 and $1,000.

The racing and field sports at the fair
grounds last Monday for the benefit of
the orphan home at East Lake netted
between $3.50 and $1,000 While some of the
friends of the orphanage who had tickets
for sale have not yet reported to the
management, enough money Is In hand
to assure profit of fully $3.50
Fred Wehage, who had charge of the
Barbecue, cleared for the asylum exactly
1851 which is included ~ the estimate
Of the net total.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Three Men Arrested In st. Louis TO
Be Brought Here.

Albert schnotz, Charlie Brunt and
Charles Hawkins have been arrest ed In
East st. Louis at the request of the
Birmingham police. charged with burg
larry and grand larceny. They will be
brought back to Birmingham to stand
trial.
Some time ago three houses in the roll
ing mill district were robbed and the
police had these three men arrested.
charged with the crime. The burglars
obtained three watches and about $50 In
money. The watches were worth $780,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
HANDLEY UNDECIDED
WHETHER TO BE
CANDIDATE
FORMER CONGRESSMAN SAYS HE
WILL DECIDE SOON WHETHER
TO MAKE RACE FOR SPEAKER
OF THE HOUSE.

Former Congressman Hon. William A.
Handley of Roanoke, who was nominated
by the democrats of Randolph county in
the recent primary for representative in
the legislature by large majority, and
who is being widely discussed for the
speakership of the house, is at the Metro
politan hotel. Asked last night as to
whether he would be candidate for the
speakership, Colonel Handley said:
MANY of my closest and strongest
friends in the state are urging me to
be a candidate, and while 1 have re-
ceived the most flattering offers of sup
port have not yet determined what
course l will pursue. 1 was an ardent
supporter OF the new constitution, which
1 had the honor to assist in framing,
and I feel the deepest interest in the
legislation needed in carrying the or
ganic law into full force and effect. It
Is very natural therefore that l should
seriously consider how best I may share
in such legislative work. Hence 1 am
thoughtfully considering the wishes of
my friends as to the speakershlp.
IT attribute the interest so kindly
manifested In me to the fact in part.
that my county of Randolph is with one
exception the banner constitution coun-
ty in that it gave an overwhelming ma
iority for Governor Jelks Added to this
is my long experience In the service of
the people as a member of congress and
as repeatedly a member Of the leglsla-
ture having served in the state senate,
and having been a delegate in the late
constitutional convention. My friends
throughout the state are so kind to me
that am bound to consider their wishes;
and In good time I will make 1t known
whether 1 Will be a candidate for
speaker"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
BOOKS ARE MOVED.
Public Library In City Hall, But Not
Unpacked.

The public library has been moved from
the high school building TO the city hall,
but the books, about 10000 volumes. have
not been unlocked. 1t will be a week or
two before the new shelving can be put
up and week or two will be required to
sheive the books.
DR.. j. II. Phillips, superintendent Of
public schools. who has general charge
of the library said yesterday that he
thought the new quarters would be
opened to the public about October 1.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
FINED HIM 500.
Defendants Wife Was Present and
Wept CopiousIy.

G. w. Ballinger of Cardiff was fined
s10o yesterday by Judge Feagin on a
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
despite the tears which streamed down
the cheeks of his wife, who was also in
rourt. The judge explained that he was
sorry TO have to impose the fine. but that
the interests of the community had to
be considered before those Of private in
dividuals.
n he man had come to tho city to dis
pose OF some jewelry In order to pur-
chase clothing and food for his wife and
children. He had pair of brass knucks
In his pocket, and was arrested by one
eff the policemen. His honor explained
that one month later he would have been
forced to add six months work en- the
streets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
WILL MAKE REPORT.
r. p. schoppert to Address TYPOGRAPHY
lcaI Union.

r. P. Schoppert, who was the dele
gate from Birmingham to the Internal
tional Typographical union at the recent
meeting IN Cincinnati, will make re-
port at the meeting Sunday afternoon.
All members of No. 104 are urged to be
present, es the matters which will be re-
ported on are important. Other business
will come before the union.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued yesterday
as follows:
R. S. Scull for the erection OF one
story dwelling at Avenue and Thir-
teenth street at a cost of $500.
o. l.. Gregory Vinegar company for
the erection Of a stable at Avenue A and
Twentieth street at a cost of $780,
S. Spiro for the erection of ware
house at 222s Second avenue at cost of
1885.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
PUSHING THE WORK.
Seaboard Building to Birmingham.
Believe Litigation Settled.

1t is generally believed that the differ
ences between the Frisco and the Sea-
board Air Line, concerning the Belt line
litigation have been settled and that the
Belt companys appeal to the supreme
court will soon be withdrawn.
The seaboard engineers are making
good progress on the work of locating the
line from Coal City to Birmingham. A
contract will be let next week for grad
Ing ten miles of the road from Coal City
in this direction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
CRAIG KNOWN HERE,
Man Killed In Presidents CARRIAGE
Formerly In Birmingham.

William Craig, the secret service agent
who was killed in the collision In which
President Roosevelt was injured two
days ago. formerly lived in Birmingham
and is well known in the city. He was
here for about eight months as an assis-
tant to Mr.. McAdams, the regular agent
here and made many friends
Craig was OF Scotch descent, and his
droll wit was the cause of many laughs
He was a fine athletic fellow of about
As years Of age. He lived at 2316 Fourth
avenue, where Mr.. McAdams lived He
was transferred from here about sgyen
months ago. and was soon placed in the
position he held at the time of his death.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures summer
weakness because 1t makes rich. pure
blood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
CITY ITEMS.

Marriage Llcense.-A marriage
license was issued yesterday to D. ].
Brassfield and Miss Maggie Alexan-
der.
Bankrupt Petition.--In the United
States circuit court a petition in vol
untary bankruptcy was filed yesterday
by j. J. Fisher of Ensley.
Three Applicants.-For the position
of engineer at the city hall building
there are three applications on file,
all to go before the city hall commit
tee.
Mayor Copeland Today.-Alderman
D. r. Copeland will be acting mayor
today in the absence of Mayor Dren-
men. His office hours will be from
10 to IL and from 2:30 to $3.50 o'clock.
Mayor In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dren-
men, City Engineer Kendrick, Street
Commissioner McCartin and members
of the street committee of the board
of aldermen left last night for Nash
Vile, where they go to look at paving
being placed in that city.
Brakeman injured.-Claud Murray,
railroad brakeman, was seriously in
jured last night at the Eighteenth
street crossing. While engaged in
coupling he was mashed between the
cars. His back was badly hurt and it
is believed he sustained internal in
juries. Taylor e Co.'S ambulance car
ried him to st. Vincent's Hospital
Veterans Meet Saturday. meet
ing of the members of Camp Hardee,
United Confederate Veterans, will be
held Saturday afternoon at o'clock in
the Tomlinson building. This meeting
will be the last over which Maj John
w. Johnston will preside, and he is
especially anxious to have full men,
bership present. Major Johnston will
resign because of his removal to Vir-
ginia, which will take place at an early
date.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05

Three Applicants.-For the position
of engineer at the city hall building
there are three applications on file,
all to go before the city hall commit
tee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05
my native state. am your fellow citizen.
JOHN G. HARRIS.
Prof. W. Hill.

Prof. |. w. Hill.
Isaac William Hill. who is now the
nominee of the democratic party for SUI
perintendent of education. is a practical
school man. having taught school IN this
state for more than twenty years. He is
at present superintendent of the Gadsden
city schools. He has never before been
known IN state politics.
Mr.. Hill is a comparatively young man,
full of energy and well equipped for the
position of state superintendent.
Major Harris sent the following letter
to The Age-Herald the day prior to his
withdrawal from the contest, stating his
position on the question of state text
book uniformity:
Harris Favored Uniformity.
Montgomery, September 3, 1902.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald
I am unalterably in favor of a state
uniform textbook law as the only means
of securing to the people books at fair
price. In 1895, in January, after an inter-
view with Hon. William c. Oates, then
governor of Alabama, in which l urged
the governor to send In special message
indorsing a uniform textbook law, such
message was sent in, a bill was prepared
and passed one branch of the legislature
but failed In the other. I know that the
book trust had Its agents lobbying against
the measure. I have always been in favor
of state uniformity. Respectfully.
JOHN G. HARRIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05

Music for its melodies
Frank Strickland
the blind pianist at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05

Bankrupt Petition.--In the United
States circuit court petition in vol
untary bankruptcy was filed yesterday
by J. J. Fisher of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05

Mayor Copeland Today.-Alderman
D. R. Copeland will be acting mayor
today in the absence of Mayor Dren-
men. His office hours will be from
10 to IL and from 230 to $3.50 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05

Marriage Llcense.-A marriage
license was issued yesterday to d. ].
Brassfield and Miss Maggie Alexan-
der.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-05

- AJoR JOHN c. HARRIS has
w withdrawn from the contest for
wi the democratic nomination for
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
Dangerous n Neglected.

Burns. cuts and other wounds
often fail to heal properly If ne.
elected and become troublesome
sores. DeWitt's Witch Halle Salve
prevents such consequences. Even
where delay has aggravated the In.
Jury DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve eff.
fects q cure. ~ had running sore
on my leg thirty years." says II. c.
Hartly, Yankeetown, Ind. "After
using many remedies, I tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. A few
boxes healed the sores. Cures all
skin diseases. Piles yield to It at
once. Beware of counterfeits. Nor.
row < Co.
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Missouri Pacific Ry at Joplin.

Arrive.
From ~. Louis and kansae City at 40 am
From II. I-oiiis and Kansas City at s.4s AIM
From st. Louis and Kansas City at 400 pm
Depart.
Eor st. Louis and KauSas City at go n. M
For st Louis and Kansas City at 30 a. M
For ST. Louis and Kansas City mt 100 p. M
Train No. 4, which leaves Joplin ut $40 a
IN. makes direct connection at st. Louis
and Kauras City for Chicago.
Train No. 10. leaving Joplin ut zoo p m
for st. Louis and Kansas City, arriving In
Kanrsr City at l.s0 q IN, and st. Louie at
I'm IN, has free reclining chair cars and
sleeper. No change.
No. 6-2.0 m.-Sieeper for Kansas City.
This IL the ONLY LINE running three
daily passenger trains from Southwest
Missouri to Kan.as City and st. Louie
equipment consists of Pullman paiare
coac he's, FREE reclining chair cars and
Pullman sleeping cara and buffet. For
further particulars apply to
G. H. ROHRER.
Passenger and Ticket Agent. Joplin, No.
J. H. Lyon, p. c. Lyon,
Western Pasp. AT, Tray. Pass. ACT.
sn Main street, Kansae City. No.
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II you want a cheap home in
Southwest Missouri.
Northwest Arkansas,
Indian Territory,
Texas or Louisiana,
Write for a copy of
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way. sc. WARNER,
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