The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
POLICE WORKING ON
HENDRICKS CASE
Lewis Adkins Shoots Mr.. kauf-
man at SCOttSbOrO
DRAWING UP WARRANTS
Confederate Pensions Will Be Mailed
BY November 2o-Gov. Cunning
ham and Congressman Bowie
c-.-t< - Thorehu
DRAWING UP WARRANTS

MONTGOMERY, November 3-(Special)-
So far as the general public is concerned
there is nothing new in the story of the
death of young James Hendricks on the
roof of a building near the American Ma
tional bank, where he had no doubt gone
to attempt to rob the bank Nothing has
been discovered in the case at all new
within the last twenty-four hours. A
number of rumors have been rife. but
when they were run down they were
found to- be worthless. 1t is generally
thought that the police are at work on a
line that will develop something but so far
nothing has been given out about 1t.
Killing Reported.
A report has reached the governor that
Lewis Adkins shot and killed a man
AIMED Kaufman at Scottsboro, but no de-
tails are to be had Solicitor John f. Proc
tor of Jackson county called up the gov
ernor's office today and asked to have
special term of court held to try Ad-
kins, as there was a great deal of feeling
about the case. He has been arrested
and put in Jail. The governor has no right
to order anybody to hold special term
of court but he has suggested such .ac-
ton to Hon. John A. Bilbro, judge of the
Ninth district, in which Jackson county
is located.
Pension Warrants.
There is great activity in the office of
the state auditor sending out the war;
rants for Confederate pensioners, which
will be mailed by November 20, it is now
thought Some of the probate judges have
become impatient, but there will be no
getting of the warrants before that time,
and it will take hard work on the part
OF the force to get them in by that time.
tAe full amount to be distributed in $685.
333.7S. being $3OS, 1893. rs from the general
state tax for that purpose, and 5000 from
the special appropriation. There are 1880
pensioners who will get money this year,
divided as follows: First-class 1874, $40 40
each; second class, 49, 1910 each; third
class, 1863, $50. 20 each; fourth class, 1o,051.
$22.65 each.
Interest Money.
The governor has ordered the auditor
to draw his warrant for S224,515 to pay the
interest on the bonded debt on January
:. next. This amount is secured by
Treasurer Smith and sent to New York
where it is deposited to pay the inter-
est as 1t comes due. Money for this pur-
ed debt being $9,S57600. A great deal of
New York exchange is also being re-
ceived from tax collectors which is being
used also, saving exchange.
Thorsby Speaking.
Acting Governor Cunningham spoke at
Thorsby last night and is enthusiastic
about the clever people he met there. He
and Congressman Sidney j. Bowie of An
niston went up last night and were met
at the train and escorted to the local
hotel whers a light lunch was served
in a large dining room with a good or
chestra. After the lunch the speaking
came at the court house which was
crowded in spite of the rain and mud
After the speech making a banquet was
served at which three hours were con-
sumed In a good time. Thorsby is set
tied by a thrifty class of hard working
fruit Iaisers and farmers who are most
likely republicans in politics. but they not
only gave the speakers attention but
seem lAxey to support the democratic
ticket, which was being supported by
the speakers. The acting governor thinks
there Is no question about Chiffon coun-
ty going fol the democrats.
The governor will speak, by order of
Chairman Mallory of the state democratic
committee at Albertville on Saturday
and Russeilville on Monday.