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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
CHICKEN CAUSES
BIG NEGRO FIGHT
FAMILIES TAKE SIDES ON THE
QUESTION OF POSSESSION OF
THE YELLoW-LEGGED FOWL
AND KNIVES ARE USED.

A yellow legged chicken was the cause
of the trouble which broke up the hap
piness of two negro families last night,
and resulted in the ring leader of each
faction being badly cut.
There were five in the trouble. three
of whom were members of the Glenn
family. and led by Gertrude Glenn. and
the others were members of the Rabb
family and were led by John Rabb. John
and Gertrude were so badly cut that ply
sicians were necessary to sew UP the
wounds.
There was no referee to the fight. but
Policeman Eagan arrived in time to
count all five of them out and place them
under arrest. They will have to face
Judge Feagin this morning, and he will
be called on to decide to whom that
chicken belonged.
1t seems that the Rabbs had a chicken
and that the. Glenns raided the formers
house to get it, claiming it was theirs
There was resistance and the sparks
flew. Some one found a knife and both
sides went to cutting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
POLICEMEN HAVE
DAY OF PLEASURE
WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND
FRIENDS THE COPS HAVE A
GREAT TIME AT GERMANIA
PARK-RARBEcUE UNDER TREES

There was a dearth of policemen on
the streets yesterday, but notwithstand-
Ing that there was very little disorder of
any kind, for everyone seemed to realize
that the cops were at a barbecue and
that yesterday was the day to behave.
If ever there was a party which en-
Ioyed themselves more than any other
party it was the policemen and their
friends at the barbecue yesterday. It was
a gala day from early in the morning to
late in the afternoon, and of the 200
present there was not one who did
cot have good time.
The barbecue was spread about noon
1nder the large trees at Germania park,
and it was feast fit for the gods. Sew
.ral of the cops demonstrated that they
we're as good cooks as patrolmen, and
they made every possible arrangement to
entertain and feast their guests.
During the afternoon there were sew
sral exciting contests between members
IF the force. There were potato races,
three legged races, foot races. jumping
contests and other varities of amusement,
N all Of which the best of feeling ex-
sted and the merriment was great.
Special cars carried the party from the
.ity to the park in the morning at 10
tclock and brought them back in the
lfternoon about $50.
This proved to be the most enjoyable
barbecue which the policemen have ever
yiven, and the committee which had it
n charge was given vote of thanks for
is work.
The results Of the contests and the
prizes were as follows:
1. Tug of war, between sides chosen
~ Chief Weir and Captain Hagood. For
ner won. Prize. threee boxes of cigars.
@ Fat mans race, won by Policeman
Walker One bottle of wine.
8. Lean mans race won by Chief
Nier. One bottle of wine.
A. Boys race, to 10 years, won by
Robert Hawkins. so in merchandise.
5. Boys race, 10 to 10 years, won by
Master Whaley. 50 in cash.
6. The best lady marksman with pistol,
Won by Mrs. w. q. Wier. Rocking chair.
Z. High jump. won by Master John
Phillips. Picture.
8. Best lady walter, won by Mrs. Leo.
Matthew's One pair slippers.
/. Best lady square dancer, won by Miss
lucy Kirkley. One pair slippers.
10. Little girls race, to 10 years, won
" Kate Hurry. One box soap.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
COTTON MILL MEN
MAY TAKE APPEAL
ATTORNEYS CONSIDERING TAKING
UP CASE IN WHICH JUDGE COLE
MAN DECIDED OPERATIVES
HOUSES WERE NOT EXEMPT.

1t is said that the attorneys Cor the
Avondale cotton mills are considering
the matter of appealing from the recent
decision of Judge A. A. Coleman in the
Circuit court. The decision was to the
effect that the houses occupied by mill
operatives were not exempt from taxa
ton.
The value of such property in the state
is about 100000, and If the decision
stands it will mean an additional revenue
of between $4,000 and $4,000 in taxes
for the state.
The law provides for the exemption from
taxation for a period of ten years the
necessary buildings occupied by cotton
manufacturing plants. and the contention
made by Back Tax Commissioner b. A.
Thompson is that operatives houses
owned by the mills do not come under
this head.
The ultimate decision In the case Will
be watched with much interest by cotton
mill men all over Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
East Lake.

1.-THE Romance of a Poor Young Man.
the present weeks bill, is one of fine pos
siblities and depicts a cleverly-woven
story OF a young nobleman whose father
died. leaving him penniiess. To give his
sister an education which BELTS her rank
Manuel accepts a position as a stewart in
the house of a wealthy family In Brit
tany He falls in love with the grand
daughter Marguerite" who, not knowing
her heart. insults and degrades him. He.
lonely and bent on relinquishing his po-
sition, goes to the ruined tower at night.
She comes there by accident. and while
the two are upon the steps the young
shepherd locks them in. Marguerite ac-
cuses Manuel of taking advantage of her,
and after a stormy scene, to save her
honor he jumps from the top Of the
tower. Soon after. in examining the
grandfathe's papers, he comes across
one marked with HIS name. Upon reading
1t he discovers that all the property OF
the family belongs to him and that they
are In his power. But his love for the
naughty girl influences him to destroy the
paper. However, the old family doctor
knows what the missing paper contains
and Marguerite and Manuel are married.
Besides there are several scheming rela-
tives that afford much merriment. The
piece is nicely staged.
"A Scrap Of Paper" three-act COM
edy, will be put on next Monday Mr..
Weston will appear as Prosper and Miss
Darlington as Suzanne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
TO ATTEND FUNERAL
OF PULASKI LEEDS
Two Special Trains Left Birmingham
Last Night Filled With l. N.
Employees for Louisville.

Two special trains filled with employees
of the Louisville and Nashville railroad
left Birmingham last night to attend the
funeral services over the remains of Pu-
laski Leeds, which will be conducted this
afternoon in Louisville.
There will be several hundred of this
employees of the road from the owners and
directors down to some of the lowest men
employed. 1t is considered as the last tri-
butte to the man who has been for years
superintendent of machinery for the road,
and who was considered the best friend
the employees had.
The last section of the train left about
midnight and will arrive in sufficient time
for the men to attend the funeral. They
will return tonight after the services are
over.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
THROWN FROM A BUGGY.
"Fess" Montgomery of East Lake Pain
fully But Not Seriously Hurt.

"Fess" Montgomery, son of Felix Mont
gomery, Of East Lake. was thrown from
a buggy yesterday morning about
o'clock at Johnson's station on the East
Lake car line and painfully. though NOT
seriously injured. He has a scalp wound
and bruise on the shoulder. but neither
of them are serious.
The accident was caused by the breaking
of piece of harness. which frightened
the horse and caused 1t to run away The
boy was thrown from the buggy and
struck on his head. II was feared that
the skull was fractured, but on examina-
ton by DR.. J. ID. Heacock 1t was found
that the injuries were not serious The
wounded boy was carried to the residence
of his parents at Sixteenth street. East
Lake
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Houppert.

Mrs. Charles M. Houppert died in De-
troit on Wednesday. She was member
of 81 Paurs Catholic church and choir,
and her death is lamented by large cir
Gle of friends in this city. Mrs. Houppert
had been in failing health for several
months. Accompanied by her husband
she went to Detroit few weeks age
hoping to be benefited by the change OF
climate, but she grew steadily worse I'M
til the end came.
The deceased was born and reared in
Detroit, and she will be buried there to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
MURDER STILL A MYSTERY.
Police Have Arrested a Negro Named
Dave oliver on Suspicion.

There is still much mystery around the
death of the negro who was shot and
killed Wednesday night at Avenue and
Seventeenth street Coroner Paris held
an investigation which lasted practically
all day yesterday and resulted In the
arrest of Dave Oliver, on suspicion, and
Irene Matthews on a charge of being an
accomplish. She is believed to know
something about the shooting, but would
not tell the coroners jury.
The only information obtainable was
that Oliver is alleged to have knocked
the negro who was killed in the head
with billiard cue earlier In the after
noon. and that later the two met with
two women and a third man present and
the unknown negro was killed.
The name of the dead negro is not
obtainable. He is known as Sam and
was employed at the Hobson cafe on
Twentieth street. He formerly worked
at Nick colias fruit stand. The invcsti-
cation will be continued today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
BIG Letter GOING
TO JOHN MITCHELL
Miners Say It Contains Some
thing Of Great Interest
SETTLEMENT is EXPECTED
General Opinion of the Independent
Operators Seems to Be That an
Adjustment Of the Differ
ence Is Near at Hand.

The matters in controversy over wage
scale between the miners and operators
are in statu quo. Neither side had any
statement to make yesterday. The OPP
orators express themselves as feeling
that they have made a fair proposition.
In good faith, and that the next move
must come from the miners. The miners
seem to be awaiting developments.
The general opinion expressed by indie
pendent operators in other districts, and
outsiders who are in a position to conn
mand respect for their opinions. is that
the adjustment of the differences is near
at hand
Nothing TO Give Out.
When w. r. Farley and Edward Flynn
of the United Mine Workers of America,
were asked yesterday for information
as to the situation. they said that they
had nothing to give out Their office
was all day the Mecca for miners from
various parts of the district, who stated
In every instance that all was quiet at
their respective camps. While neither
Mr. Farley, President Flynn nor ] L..
Clemo, the secretary, would say anything
to the reporters. excepting that there
is no news" Mr.. Clemo did exhibit a
bulky letter addressed to John Mitchell,
Indianapolis, and say you reporters
would give a good deal to know what is
in that envelope" When asked TO make
the reporters happy by telling them he
said, Use your imagination"
A t. inc In, a liz
er county and who has talked with rep
resentatfve men on both sides, hazarded
the opinion that soon after Mr.. Mitchell
had read the letter above referred to he
would be in position to give advice that
would probably lead Chairman Flynn to
reconvene the joint convention. and that
the strike, or rather the dscontinuance
of work at the mines, will come to an end
with honor to both sides and general sat
isfaction to the public at large.
No Real Damage.
He said no real damage or hardship
has yet resulted from the cessation of
work on July /. but if it should con-
tinue much longer both sides would be-
gin to feel it, and the public would suf-
fer.
Everyone has felt that the men needed
a shore vacation; and the operators have
had a chance to do little housekeeping.
but now the men have wasted all the time
they can afford for a holiday, and the
operators have put their houses in order
1t is time for all hands to get busy.
1T have great faith in the good sense
of all parties to the controversy, and
while l have talked freely with many
men on both sides. have seen almost no
acrimony exhibited. and I know that the
leading men of each party respect their
opponents. as men of honesty and ability
1t has been such good natured difference
from the time that Mr. Farley and Col
onel Bush began to poke fun at one an
other, in the joint convention, down to the
present, that can look for only one end
ing, and that is a happy one"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
FATHER ABBOT
SLIGHTLY BETTER
VENERABLE MONK WHO WAS
BROUGHT TO ST. VlNcENT'S
FROM ST. BERNARD is ILL WITH
PNEUMONIA, BUT BETTER.

The Right Rev Benedict wenges, o. s
B.. abbot of ST. Bernard Monastery. Gull
man. who Is i'll of pneumonia at st. Vim
cents. was slightly better yesterday than
he was the night before. when he was
brought to the hospital but he Is still
in a very critical condition.
The abbot has been in poor health for
some time past. He was a missionary in
North Alabama for many years and no
priest ever worked harder or roughed 1t
more perhaps than he. In 1892 he found
ed st. Bernard.
The abbot is not only esteemed as a
scholar and an eeclesiastic of deep piety
but he is loved as man by all who have
the privilege of his acquaintance and
many prayers will be said for his recov-
cry. He is only Ga years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10

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: Our equipment. consisting of WE'LL
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Terms liberal and condolences held In
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
Q. STEWART NAMED
FOR FIRE INSPECTOR
Atlanta Man Appointed BY Southeast
ern Tariff Association and VIII
Live Here Permanently.

o. Stewart of Atlanta has been ap-
pointed fire inspector in Birmingham by
the Southeastern Tariff association Mr.
Stewart has arrived in the city to take
up his new duties and will in the future
make this the place Of residence of him
self and family.
His work will consist largely In the in
spectton of buildings to see that the prop
err precautions are taken against fire. He
will at all times be in close touch with
the fire department.
In many respects his duties will be sim
liar to those of the building inspector tc
be appointed by the city under the new
building laws now before the council
which it is expected will be adopted II
the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
VETERANS TO HAVE BARBECUE.
Big Time Expected BY Camp Bedford
Forrest at WoodIawn Tomorrow.

A big barbecue and picnic will be
given by Camp Bedford Forrest. u c. ",
tomorrow on the open commons at the
rear of the Baptist church in Woodlawn.
The following general order No. has
been issued;
You will report for duty at Woodlawn
springs OH Saturday, 18th Of July, at
O'Clock a. m. for the purpose Of par
ticipating in a barbecue and basket din
ner under auspices of Camp Forrest.
Your hearty cooperation and aid de-
sired You will be expected to bring your
families and furnish a basket or contrib
ute in some way Melons and fruits Will
be accepted This occasion should be
made memorable for good fellowship.
Wear your emp badges Our friends
are asked to bring baskets and join US
on this gala day.
wv. II. REYNOLDS, Com'd.
"A w. KEY. Adjt"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
CITY MAY BUILD
ITS WATER PLANT
Colonel Altman Says Council
Now Has Ample Authority
A MEETING OF COMMITTEE
City Engineer Julian Kendriok Is In
structed to Take Up Consideration
of Most Feasible Source for
Obtaining Supply of Water.

A meeting of the municipal ownership
committee of the city council was held
yesterday morning in the office of Mayor
Drennen. City Engineer Julian Kendrick
was instructed to take up the considera-
ton of the most feasible source for OBJ
tanning a supply of water and to report
at the next meeting of the committee
which will be on Wednesday.
The matter was discussed at some
length at the meeting yesterday. and the
Warrior and Coosa rivers were both con-
sidered as available sources to tap Maps
were examined and 1t was decided to
send some one over the different regions
so that reports can be made with more
definiteness.
Present Company VIII Not Sell.
The committee recently wrote to the
Birmingham Water Works company ask
ing them to name price at which their
plant could be bought by the city. To
this communication Superintendent
o. Connen replied that they did not wish
to sell at the present time.
1t is now the consensus of opinion that
steps shoulu be taken by the city to build
a water plant which it could own and
control as a municipality.
Col. J. j. Altman, who is chairman of
the municipal ownership committee of the
city council said yesterday that the i'm
preston seemed to be common that spe-
cial legislation would be necessary for the
city to own, operate and maintain a
water works system.
City Has Authority.
81 think this is a mistake" said Colonel
Altman. "My impression is that the city
now has ample authority and that it win
not be necessary to bring the matter be-
fore the legislature in September"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
DIRECTORS ARE REELECTED.
Stockholders of the Birmingham FertlI
zer Company Hold Meeting.

The stockholders of the Birmingham
Fertilizer company held a meeting yes
terday in the offices of the company In
the Chalifoux building and reelected the
old board of directors.
The directors will meet today and re-
elect the present officers of the concern.
Culpepper Exum is now president and
treasurer and NJ. L. Hannehan is secre-
tary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10

now on basis of No 3. for the reason
that the sales of that grade comes nearer
striking the average.
No. has been quoted at sl4,50. Whether
it will be cut 81 ton or less no one in
Birmingham was prepared to say yester-
day. Buyers have been talking about S12
iron but well informed men say that the
price will not be cut to the figure. A quota
ton of sl3 or s13 80 for No. . would shut
out foreign competition and that it is
thought, should be sufficient to start up
the market
A broker said last night: Consumers
need iron There is no Disgusting the fact.
ule of prices"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
CONFERENCE HAD AS
TO PARK PROPERTY
Mayor Drennen and A. L. Fulenwider
Have Several Consultations Re-
garding Ownership of Land.

Mayor w. M. Drennen and A. L. Fulen-
rider, president of the Birmingham Real
company, had several consultations re-
entity and 1t is thought that they were in
egard to the parks along Highland
venue.
There is considerable property along
his line which for number of years has
een claimed by both the city and the
ealty company. and it is known that
dayor Drennen and President Fulen-
Eider have been trying to reach some
greement as to the ownership of them.
The matter may come before the city
ouncil at an early date.
All kinds of cuts. Age-Heraid n
.raving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
Dead Negro Found In Woods.

dead in the woods near Coalburg yes
terday. and Coroner Paris was telephoned
for to hold an inquest. He went to Coal
burg last night on the late train and
will return this morning. 1t is stated that
the negro was murdered and that signs
of violence were found on his body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the RIIou.

The fourth large audience Of the week
gathered at the Bijou last night to wit
ness the performance of "A Turkish
Texan" and like the three previous audi
ences everybody was pleased.
The only matinee of the week will be
tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock The
engagement Of the company closes to-
morrow night. The company has proven
very successful here and has drawn good
houses throughout the week, although
the weather has been very bad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
GRIMES TAYLOR is ILL.
Taken to st. vincent's to Be Operated
on for Appendicitis.

Grimes II. Taylor of the Jefferson
County Savings bank is critically III at 81.
Vincent's hospital. where he was taken
yesterday to have an operation per-
formed for appendicitis.
The operation was successful and this
morning It was stated that hopes were
entertained for his recovery. He was re-
moved from his boarding house yesterday
morning and taken to the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
SALVATION ARMY MAKES
APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE

The army is considerably embarrassed
yet by a debt of $3.50 and would appreciate
any contributions toward raising this
debt. The officers wish to acknowledge
two gifts, one of $40 and the other of
S., made during the past week Any such
contributions should be made to Capt. p.
Pullen, 2l16lA Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
Guy n. Vininq.

Guy H vining. the 2-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. vining OF Woodlawn,
died at his parents residence Wednesday
night. The funeral services were con-
Quoted yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence, and the remains were inferred in
Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10

An appeal has been made by the Sal
walton Army for supplies to carry on
the work Of their industrial home. The
officers wish 1t announced that any old
furniture, books, clothing or machinery
will be greatly appreciated, and II any
one who has such will call Bell phone
443 the army wagon will call to haul it
away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
woodmen Have Picnic TODAY.

The camps of the Woodmen of the
World from Irondale, Gate City and
Woodlawn will give picnic this after
noon at the North Birmingham park.
There will be dancing during the evening
and good time is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-10
Veterans Apply for Pensions.

About thirty Confederate veterans have
applied for pensions this week before
the county pension board which has been
in session at the court house since Mon
day. The board consists of Pension Ex-
aminer Charles K. Dickey and DIR. r. d.
Johnston. and the law requires that they
remain in session for ten days.