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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-06-12
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-06-12
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-06-12
Letters Granted.

Letters Of administration d. B. n. C.
T. A. were granted to I. Norman Fish
er, in the estats Of Samuel Fisher, late
of Penn twp, decd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
SECRET SERVICE AGENT
 RESISI.S A POLICEMAN

asked him to put Mir. McAdams out. He went to Mir. McAdams and told him he was his friend and to come with him to the chiefs office and see if the matter could not be adjusted quietly. The secret service man replied by curslng the officer and telling him he could not put him out. Policeman Eagan then took hold of Me- Adams by the collar and started to put him out when the latter attempted to draw his pistol. The policeman grappeled with him and they fought for some time, one to draw the weapon and the other to prevent it's coming out of the scabbard. Finally, after turning over show cases and dlsarranging things in the store, the policeman threw MeAdams and got on top, holding him there until Policemen Mcdonald and Jordan could arrive. They carried MoAdams to police headquarters and there he again resisted but was easily placed in a cell.
 In speaking of the fight last night, Po- liceman Eagan said that he did not try to get the pistol away from McAdams. being afraid that in the fight 1t would go off and hurt some one. He said he was surprised at the conduct of MT. McAdams as he had always been very quiet man. He said they were good friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
Wallace ], Frazer Said to be
 Short $500 in Accounts
ARRESTED ON 4 WARRANT
Bookkeeper for the Alabama Tube and Iron Company-Was Watched Wednesday Night By
 Policeman.

Wallace J. Fraser, bookkeeper for the Alabama Tube and Iron company, was arrested yesterday morning on a bond sworn out before Justice of the Peace Abernathy, charging him with embez- element of $500, and yesterday about noon he was carried to the county jail. Pre- vious to being taken to the county jail he had been guarded In the roll call room at police headquarters since. shortly after midnight Wednesday night by Po- liceman Hamilton, who was detailed for that duty.
 Wednesday night V. A. Moore, secre- tary and treasurer of the Alabama Tube and Iron company, telephoned to Cap4 tain w. E. Wier of the police force, and asked that he come to the office of the company on the fourth floor of the Woodward building. He there told Cap tain Wier that he was checking the books of Fraser, and had found short age of $500. He asked that Captain Wier watch Fraser until he could communi- cate with the other officers of the com pany, as he did not wish to take the re- sponsibility on himself of sending Fraser to jail. After trying to call the other officers of the company and failing to get them, Mir. Moore asked that Fraser be watched, and Policeman Hamilton was detailed. He carried Fraser to police roll call room and detained him there until a warrant was brought by Deputy Sheriff Tomlin at noon yesterday, when Fraser was turned over to him and sent to the county jail.
 An effort was made last night to see Fraser at the county jail. but he was asleep and the warden could not wake him. He is young man. being only 27 years old. In the city directory the name is given as "Wallace l. Fraser, book keeper Alabama Tube and Iron com pany, residence 1O31 North Twenty-fourth street."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
Conference Was Held Recently
 at Hotel HIIImaR
4 STATEMENT JUST ISSUED
Factions Still Fighting and Situation Grows Interesting-One Faction Wants Meeting-others Say
 There'll Be No Meeting.

A conference was held recently at the publicans of the lilly white" persuasion, at which it was decided that they would not countenance the holding of commit tee meeting, and from the fact that persistent rumors are in the air that at an early date a committee meeting will be called, the following statement, given out by prominent republican last night, will be of interest:
 "Ten days ago a conference was held at which there were present J. Carter Cook, chairman of the recent republican state campaign committee; W. I. We'll man, chairman of the state republican executive committee; J. W. Demmick, na- tional committeeman; J. M. cranford of Jesper, W. w. Wadsworth of Wadsworth. F. Conway of Huntsville, J. H. Bingham, William Vaughan and F. Lathrop of Bir- mingham. These gentlemen were called together to audit the accounts of Chair man Cook, at his request, but the mat ter of calling a committee meeting was thoroughly discussed. It was determined by those present that there was no neces- sity whatever for calling the committee together. as everyone affiliated with the late movement are determined to adhere to the action taken by the late republl- can convention, and that the policies there indorsed be carried out to the lat ter.
 'This talk of having a convention of re- publcans for the purpose of reconsider ing the action taken by the late cenven- tion is nothing but nonsense set forth by a crowd of mal-content politicians who think that because there is apparent op- position from the administration they can cause the so-called lily whites to formulate their plans with the wishes of the administration. They were never more mistaken. The only republican party in Alabama has fully defined its position relative to all pertinent issues. and all in it are determined to fight it out on the proposed ground regardless of consequences"
 The fight between the two republican factions grows daily more interesting. One seems determined that a committee meeting be held, the other that 1t not be called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
Human Hearts"

"A play of absorbing interest" is the description given by the management of Human Hearts, one of the kind which never seems to grow old. It was first pro- duced eight years ago and frequent repe- titions only seem to have enhanced its value as a drawing attraction. The story is a simple one of love and devotion to duty dealing with the life of Tom Logan, who Is blacksmith in a small village m the Arkansas hills. Through lhe machi- nations of a scheming villain he Is un- justly accused of a horrible crime, is convicted and sentenced to serve term of years in states prison. Of course, in the end It Is discovered that he Is inno- cent and all his wrongs are righted. The location of the play admits of superior opportunities in the way of scenic dis play. of which the management is said to have taken advantage.
 Human Hearts will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow after noon and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05

For insulting one of the lady clerks in Feeder & Berk's store yesterday after noon and afterwards for fighting Police man Eagan for several minutes. E. P. McAdams, United States secret service agent here, was arrested and charges of aggravated disorderly conduct and resist ing an officer were placed against him.
 In the fight between the secret service agent and Policeman Eagan the latter's little finger was dislocated and had to be bound up in splinters. In the fight several showcases were turned oven and for several minutes it looked as If 1t would be impossible for the police man to conquer the man without injur- ing hin severely. All the time MT. Me- Adams was trying to get his pistol from its scabbard, and had he done so 1t is probable that someone would have been wounded or killed.
 The Trouble.
 The trouble occurred shortly after 5 o'clock, when It is stated MT. McAdams went into Feeder & Berk's and spoke in- sultingly to one of the lady clerks. Po- liceman Eagan was telephoned for and went to answer the call alone. The young lady told him she had been insulted and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
JURY OUT IN THE
 CASE OF L. THAYER
THE SLAYER OF MIKE SULLIVAN AT PRATT CITY MADE PLEA OF sELF-DEFENsE-A VERDICT Ex- PECTED TODAY.

The jury out on the case of Leonard Thayer, charged with killing Mike Sul- livan at Pratt City, did not return a verdict last night. but it is probable 1t will reach one today.
 Thayer has been on trial for two days in the first division of the Criminal court. It is charged that in a difficulty he drew a knife and stabbed to death Mike Sul- livan, the first of the year. in a saloon at Pratt City. Sullivan was an alderman at that place.
 The testimony yesterday was to the effect that Thayer and ~ullivan were in a saloon. They began to argue some ques- ton and Sullivan left, but returned in few minutes. when a quarrel arose. It was in evidence that Sullivan struck Thayer, whereupon the latter drew u knife and stabbed Sullivan through the heart He died in few minutes.
 Thayer's plea was self defense. The case went to the jury late yesterday afternoon.
 Today the trial of Tom Alley, charged with killing a negro at Elyton, will be taken up.4 number of the members ot the jury to sit on the case were sworn in yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
PLANNING WORK
 FOR NEXT YEAR
MEAT AND MILK INSPECTOR c. s. COLLINS WILL BE RIGID IN MAKING HIS EXAMINATIONS. SAMPLlNG MILK.

The meat and milk inspector, c. s. Col lins, is now planning and outlining his work for next year. and it Is said the laws of the city in regard to the inspec- tlon of meat and milk will be enforced to the letter.
 The different dairies will be frequently visited and inspected by the inspectors.
 The force in this department consists of three men, first and a second assist ant in addition to the chief inspector. One of the assistants is kept busy exam ming meats cattle before they are killed, and also after being slaughtered and prepared for the markets. Shipped meat is also inspected.
 The milk is liable to inspection at any time and in any place. A sample can be taken from any dairy wagon for the pur- pose of chemical examination. The cows at the dairies are examined and if they are found to be in an unhealthy condi- tion the owners are forbidden from put ting the milk produced by them on sale.
 Alderman J. R. Copeland is chairman of the market house committee of the city council, and he desires to have the dairy wagons numbered and the dairy establishments registered. Mayor Dren- nen is also interested in this department of the city and was In conference with Alderman Copeland yesterday, when this matter was discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
CORONER STILL
 INVESTIGATING
CAUSE OF MISS HAMMERS DEATH IS YET A MYSTERY-SISTE IS SAID TO HOLD AN INSURANCE POLICY.

The death of Miss Ann Hammer is still being investigated by Coroner Paris Sev- eral witnesses were examined yesterday, but the coroner has no clue to a mur- derer, if murderer there be.
 Some of the testimony Is known to be such as to point to a theory that the woman met her death at the hands of some one, the fractures on the skull in- dicatng, it is said, that she was struck with heavy substance. It is also said that the position in which she was found at the foot of a stairway, on the street, would tend to show that she did not fall from a window, and a physician stated that if she fell down the stairs the na- ture of the wounds on the bead would have been different. When found the skull was crushed, and if she had fallen down the stairway such fracture would hardly have resulted.
 The coroner is using every effort to get at the bottom of the mystery. No ar- rests have yet been made.
 The remains of the woman were buried yesterday in Woodlawn cemetery, after being carefully examined by physicians.
 The coroner said yesterday that he had heard that an insurance policy calling for $500 on Miss Hammers life, was held by a sister of the unfortunate woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
AN EXPLANATION.
MT. W. B. Foster, Bookkeeper Birming
 ham Water Works O.:

MT W. B. Foster. Bookkeeper Birming
 ham Water Works Co.,:
 Dear Sir: At the meeting of the com mittee of the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon, in his criticism of meters, years ago the meter at the Chalifoux building was found to be registering in error. This you will doubtless remem- ber occurred through an accident, the meter repairer by mistake putting in new clock work belonging to or intended for a smaller sized meter to replace the old clock work in which a cog had been worn out or become broken, and this mistake was not discovered by the com pany until the meter was tested at MT. Chalifoux's request. In reply to MT. Chalifoux I made this explanation and also reminded him that all amounts which had been collected in error were refunded to him or passed to his credit with which at the time he expressed him self as entirely satisfied. This MT. Chai- foux denies and says he never did get back the amount of this error. Will you therefore examine the records. or fl this cannot be done. refresh your memory and state who is correct, I or MT Chali- foux? Yours very truly,
 w. J. MILNER. Maj. w. J. Milner:
 Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry in regard to Chalifoux building meter, I have examined the record and find that you are correct in every statement made. of error and MT. Chalifoux expressed
 w. B. FOSTER Daoen,har 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
PAULIST MISSION
 ATTRACTS CROWDS
MISSION FOR CATHOLICS CLOSES
 WITH IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES SUNDAY NIGHT-LEcTURE FOR
 NoN-cATHoLlcs BEGIN MONDAY

The Paulist mission at St. Pauls church. which is being conducted this week espe- cially for Catholics, has aroused great interest. The masses at 6 a. m. and 8 a. m. have been well attended and the congregations at the night services have filled the church.
 Last night Father Healy gave instruc- tion on Catholic doctrine and Father Younan delivered a discourse on the Christian family
 There will be instruction and a sermon tonight, but there will be no services to- morrow night. This mission to Catholics closes Sunday night with impressive cere- monies, which will include the renewal of the baptismal vows and the papal bene- diction.
 The mission to non-Catholics will open next Monday night, December 8, and will close Sunday, December A. Members of the congregation are distributing cards announcing the lectures for non-Catholics. The cards read:
 "The subjects to be treated are of vital importance and concern our happiness here, our eternal destiny hereafter All are invited to attend regardless of creed or denomination. There will sbe no con- troversy. and the services. which begin every evening at 7:45. will be conducted in the spirit of charity, the true bond be- tween Catholics and their separated brethren in Christ Jesus.
 Catholics are urged to attend the serv- ices with their non-Catholic relatives and friends.
 IN. B.-Put in the question box any question you wish answered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
At the Rllou.


 The announcement that the Bijou Musical Comedy company would be the attraction at the Bijou for next week has excited lively interest in the thebtrical situation here, and the demand for seats for the engagement shows that the popu- lar play house is going to be crowded. Otis Harlan. who for years was the prin- cipal comedian of the Hoyt forces is one of the principals and possibly the highest salaried artist in musical comedy. There is also Mary Marble who has been identified with many successes, that gifted character actor John W. Dunne, who besides the task of acting is the business representative for MT. Wells in charge of the company. Little Chip, who is naturally funny and a number of oth- CT we'll known and high salaried artists. among whom are Tony Hart, zuzanne Rocamora, Pearl Tormie, Agnes Scott, David Adarda, Andrew Bode. Dan Mar ble, and others. There is a chorus of sixteen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
RECORD OF COURTS.

The arguments of the attorneys on the petition for the dismission of the in- junction against strikers from interfering with employees in the machine shops where strikes have been on for some weeks were concluded in the Chancery court yesterday and the decision of Chancellor Carmichael was reserved.
 In the United States court the case of Paul Romare against the Browlxen Arrow Coal and Mining company bill for fore closure and general relief. was tried yes- erday. Judge Jones reserved his decis- ion. which will probably be made today or tomorrow. The case of S. A. B.. Gurille against the National Building and Loan company will come up today.
 In the Circuit court the case of W. S. Haynesworth administrator, against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway com pany. is still on trial.
 A judgment for the defendant was rem dered yesterday in the second division of the City court in the case of J. M. Ander- son against F. M. Davidson. suit on a shipment of cheese.
 In the first division of the City court the case of Carwile against the Southern Railway company is still on trial.
 suit was filed in the City court ycs- terday by Joseph P. Adams against the Southern Railway company for $25,O00 for damages for alleged death of Jim Kelly at Berry station in September. the compliment setting forth he was injur- ed to such an extent that death resulted, while he was a passenger on a train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 WILL MEET AT4P
IMPORTANT REPORTS, INCLUDING THAT ON WATER RATES, WILL BE sUBMITTED-JolNT COMMIT TEE MEEING THIS MORNING.

The Commercial club will meet this af- ternoon at o'clock to hear the report of several committees, among them being that on the water rates. of which Major w. J. Milner is the chairman. His re- port has been published in the papers, and has been adopted by the water commit tee of the Commercial club.
 When this report was read to a com mittee from the Board of Trade, which was appointed to act with the Commer- clal club committed the former with drew from the conference and declared that there were a number of features to the report in which they could not con cur, and that were such that the people of Birmingham would gain nothing by it's being adopted. They also pointed out several statements in the report which seemingly contradicted each other. The committee on the Commercial Nslub be- coming a member of the national board of trade will probably report.
 The committee on railroads and trans portation is expected to report on the request of the Huntsville Commercial club that the Louisville and Nashville railroad be asked to extend it's line from Oneona to Huntsville. The committee on legislation will likely report on the resolution asking congress to increase the powers of the interstate commerce commission.
 A joint meeting of the committees on legislation and immigration will be held this morning at Il o'clock to discuss the resolution that the legislature be re- quested to create the office of commits sioner of immigration the object of which is to bring numbers of the better class of immigarts to Alabama. The board of directors will meet a 3:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
REAL ESTATE COMPANIES.
Declarations of Incorporation Filed.
 Moore G Handley Realty Go.

A declaration of incorporation was filed in the probate office yesterday by the Moore and Handley Realty company, the capital stock of the concern being named as SSOO,OOO. The incorporators are w. A. Hanley of Roanoke and James D. Moore and B. F. Moore of Birming- ham.
 The company will do a general real es- tate business, build store houses and dwellings, improve property, buy and sell real estate, and conduct a business such as is commonly carried on by a real estate firm.
 The men who compose the company have large real estate interests in Bir- mingham and the new concern has been formed partly to look after this propery
 A declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday by the Southern Cooper alive Home Purchasing company, the capital stock of which is $5O.0OO.
 The incorporators are John D. Wilson, of Michigan, G. Caldwell Main and Jas per E. Underwood of Birmingham. The concern will do a general real estate business, with headquarters in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
SELECTS
 REFEREES FOR ALA.
Joseph O. Thompson, C. H. Scott and F. Adrch to Make Recommendations for Federal 0flce-Men They Name
 Will Be Appointed to Ell Vacancies

President Roosevelt has designated Joseph o. Thompson, c. H. Scott and William F. Aldrich as referees in Ala bama to make recommendations for men to be appointed to fill vacancies occur ing in political offices in the state.
 For some time it has been rumored that these gentlemen would be designated by the President to act as referees. and 1t is known that yesterday they re- ceived word from Washington that they had been selected. In the future. there fore, the President will depend upon them to recommend men for office in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05

Alabama. Heretofore he has been ad- vised by national committeeman. the chairman of the republican state execu- tive committee and personal friends.
 MT. Thompson has recently been ap- pointed collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama, Mir Aldrich is an ex-member of congress and MT. Scott is "a fnancier and well known repub- lcan. It is said the President has a great deal of faith in these gentlemen, and that whoever they recommend for an office is certain of being appointed to it by the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
Miss Reoena Atkins.

The funeral services over the remains of Miss Regena Atkins. who died on Wednesday night at GIG North Twentieth street, will take place from St. Paurs Catholic church this morning at o'clock. The pall-bearers will be John Clarke, WEI Haynes, Charles Hubbard, Augustus Benners, Sam Cowin. Walter Thompson and Tom Mahon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were issued at the city hall yesterday;
 Mrs. Cora Ruthburn, to erect a one story frame dwelling on Fourteenth street, between Avenues I and J. to cost 5000.
 frame dwelling at Fourteenth street and Eleventh avenue, to cost 1850.
 Dr. w. E. B. Davis. to repair two-story frame building on Avenue G and Twenty first street, to cost ss0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
A Card.

To The Public.
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company must ask the public's kind indulgence for any shortcomings in its service in the way of infrequent cars and cars not heated, or for insufficient light. The cause is beyond our control. Machinery that was to have been ready to operate last August has been delayed on account of the strike in the, anthra- cite region. We hope to get this ma chinery running in a short while. In the meantime, we hope the public will bear with us. We have spared neither ex- pense or labor to prevent this delay, but we have been powerless to do more than has been done. Respectfully,
 ROBERT JEMISON,
 12-5-2t President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquajntances of Miss Regena Atkins, Misses Minnie and Mary Atkins and Messrs. John, Alonzo, Arthur, William and Stanley Atkins are invited to attend the funeral of the first named from St. Paurs Catholic church tomorrow at Q a. 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
Miss c. kelaaIl Johnson.

Miss C. Kelsall Johnson, aged 45 years, died Wednesday night at North Birming- ham and the remains were sent yesterday to Gainesville, Ala, where the interment will take place today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfer was recorded in the probate office at the courthouse yesterday: Kinzea Stone and wife, sallie Stone, to Frederick c. Macke, lot F. block 90, $4000.