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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
JUDGE JONES WINS
 IN HIS CONTENTION
President Writes Emphatic Let ter About Deputy MarShalS
TAKES THE JUDGES SIDE
U. S. Deputy Marshals Regarded as Non-Partlsan--No Subject to Re- noval on Account of Their
 Political Views.

Now you see 1t and now you don't" seems to have been the game played dur ing the past few days between Judge Thomas c. Jones of the federal court in Alabama and J. O Thompson. collector If internal revenue and one of President Roosevelts referees in Alabama.
 The little game was the outcome of an effort on the part of Referee Thompson to juggle in political way with tho judicial offices in which Judge Jones feels that his court and its dignity and effcien- ey are concerned. As has been before stated in the Age-Herald, the purpose was to oust Deputy Marshal Colquitt and to place in his stead one more in sympathy with the political views of those who were led to the belief by President Roose- velt that they should be the distributors of federal patronage in Alabama.
 It is said that Judge Jones appealed to the President praying that he would pre-. vent political interference and estop the game of politics in the judicial branch
 President Roosevelt was quick to act, and rendered decision in favor of Judge Jones in the following communication:
 White House,
 ''Washington, D. C., August 8, 1904. '"fo the Attorney General:
 T have heard rumors of efforts to have district attorneys and marshals in Ala bama change deputies under them for po- lltical reasons. Of all ofneers of the gov ernment those of the department of jus tice should be kept free from any suspi- cion of improper action on partisan or factional grounds.
 Please direct the district attorney and the marshals in question that they are to retain and appoint their subordinates, whose duties are purely non-partlsan and non-political, on grounds of fitness only and without regard to other considera- tions.
 "I am particularly anxious that, the federal court In a state like Alabama should win regard and respect of the peo- pie by an exhibition of scrupufous nom partisanship so that there shall be grad ually a growth, even though a slow growth, in the knowledge that the fed eral courts and the representatives of the federal department of justice insist on netting out even-handed justice to all
 'No politician has a right to dictate In any manner to any or these officials.
 q would like copy of this letter com municated to the officers in question.
 THEODORE ROOSEVEL."
 From the above 1t would appear that the power of the republican referees In Alabama Is very limited and that Knox Booth the man slated for Coquitt's place is to remain where he Is.
 Thus Judge Jones Is fully sustained.
 Mir Thompson, on being asked for some expression on this matter last evening, politely declined to he interviewed. He simply replied; T have nothing what ever to say on the sub1ect,'' suggesting b thought of the boy the calf ran over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
BURGLARS STEAL BRASS.
Rob Two Buildings of the Birmingham
 Fertilizer Company.

Burglars broke into two buildings of the Birmingham Fertilizer com- pany's plant at East Birmingham Thursday nigDs and stole about $100 worth of brass.
 The burglars first entered small hose house, where some emergency hose was stored, and stole ten brass couplings ana five brass nozzles, val ued at about $50
 They next entered the shipping house and took the brass beams from six pairs O. scales. The brass was valued at about $50, making a total of about $1O0 worth of brass which wa3 stolen.
 By cutting the hose to secure the couplings and nozzIes the burglars rendered this practically useless, as 1t is impossible to connect two sections of the hose without the couplings. It is, however, possible to fit new coup lings, but this will materially shorten the hose
 The theft was reported to the police department, and detectives are at work on the case. There are no clues to the burglars. A watchman Is on duty at the plant all night, but he failed to discover the burglars while they were breaking into the hose house or the shipping building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
ANTI-MoRMoN DELEGATION.
Judge Parker Is Asked to Make Refer
 ence to the Subject.

Esopus, N. r., August 12.-A delega- tion representing the interdenomina- tional council of women Christian and patriotic service, consisting of Mrs. Darwin R. James of Brooklyn, Mrs. Margaret Ellis of Newark, Mrs. M. Phil Gelderslee of Brooklyn and Mrs. Bennett of Englewood, N. J., called on Judge Parker today to discuss the anti polygamy question with him.
 They gave to Judge Parker a con- plete copy of the testimony in the sen ate over the Senator Reed Shoot case, which the judge was asked to read. While he did not promise to discuss the question of Mormonism in his let ter of acceptance, it is known he ap- proves of the anti-polygamy plank of the St. Louis platform, and will give it consideration before concluding his letter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Auxiliary Elects Officers.

St. Louis, August 12.-The woman's auxiliary to the International Typograph- ical association at today's session of It's convention elected the following officers:
 President, Mrs. Frank Kennedy, Omaha, Neb. vice president Mrs. J. B. Huston, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. H. H. Eads. St. Louis; Mrs. c. w. Fear, Kansas City; Mrs J.sLee Louisville, Ky.
 Secretary treasurer, Mrs. Edward D. Donnel Cincinnati; Chaplain, Mrs. Charles Mckee, Indianapolis; Guide, Mrs. Fred I. Ihringer, Lincoln, Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
puN's REVIEW.

New York, August FER. D, Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Moderate improvement in midsummer means more than an equivalent increase at any other season, and the better trade reported during the past week is consequently most encouraging. Two la bor controversies are particularly harm full. but others have been settled; the Fall River strike is partially broken and several similar difficulties have been averted. Despite some injury to spring wheat the agricultural prospect Is very bright while higher prices promise to neutralize the effect of such loss in quan- tity has occurred. Confidence in a large trade in dry goods Is becoming general. The approaching Presidential election is viewed with more equanimty than any other contest of recent years, both in financial and industrial circles. Net earn ings of the railways are making favorable comparisons owing to the economies. made possible by preceding years of liberal expenditures.
 Increasing activity at coke ovens testi- fies to the better situation in the iron and steel industry the fuel movement promptly reflectlng an improvement at DlaSt IuTHHCeS. ny nOlulnS prOuuctlOn down to actual requirements it has been possible to maintain quotations on prae- tically all lines. The only reductions dur, ing the past week occurred in wire nails and there was complaint of list violations in connection with the steel conversion The railways are placing more orders for equipment and better tonnage of struc- tural steel is moving.
 Primary markets for cotton goods are lx.1I xarif aaa-. some definite information regarding the price at which the new crop of raw cot ton will be favorable. Prospective buyers defer the placing of contracts, strong in the belief that better terms will soon be offered.
 Satisfactory conditions are reported in the manufacture of woolen goods, al- though the first rush of buying Is over. Leather Is distinctly stronger
 Failures this week were 222 in the Uni ted States against IA last year and ss In Canada against p a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Pretty Wedding Ceremony.

One of the prettiest weddings of the season was the marriage of Capt. Cram ham c. Willis and Miss Elma Edwards at 9 o'clock last night at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Carter.
 The ceremony was sperformed by the Rev I. o. Adams. The parlors were taste fully decorated and number of friends were present The bride was given away by her sister, Mrs. Lee Moody.
 Mir. and Mrs. Willis left last night at 10:40 over the Queen and Crescent route for Laurel. Miss.
 The bride was formerly from Misss- sippi, but has been making her home in Bessemer for the past two years with her brother and mother. The groom is connected with the Dimmick pipe works at North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
TALK IS MADE OF
 MOBBINC UMPIRE
Tragedy Is Barely Averted at Conclu- sion of Baseball Game at
 Jackson, Miss.

Mobile, August 12.-A Register special from Jackson, Miss, says:
 ''The ball game between Jackson and Clarksdale here today nearly ended in a tragedy. Umpire Con Harlow was chased off the field to hotel, where 8 commit tee of which Mayor Hemingway and Al derman Chiles were members, waited on him and advised him to get out of town as his decisions were unfair.
 Harlow retorted that any man who said so was a har, whereupon Alderman Chiles attacked him with knife. liar low fled to the street in his sock feet, pursued by Chiles, knife in hand, but a policeman stopped Chles. For time 1t looked like Harlow would be mobbed.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
JUDGMENT MAY BE FRAUDULENT
Disbarment Proceedings Are Begun
 Against Bristol Attorney.

Bristol, Va, August 12.-Alleged fraudulent judgments obtained in the circuit court of Dickenson county against numerous non-residents, aggre- gating nearly s3O,000,0O0, by Attorney Roland E. Chase of Clinton, Va, have given rise to sensational charges against this well-known lawyer, which are to be investigated by the bar of this section.
 Disbarment proceedings have been begun against him. It appears that Chase has been acting as attorney for Harrison Wagner, supposed resident of Washington, D. c. The object of these suits, l. Is alleged, was not to obtain executions, but to borrow money on the Judgments.
 One of the aefenas.nts is a guaranty company of Baltimore, and another is against the --uams Express company All these defendants deny any service of notice of suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
BODIES STILL IN MINE.
Flooding of Gold Mine Was Caused B,
 Terrific Waterspout.

Salisbury, N. C., August 12.-It is learned tonight that the flooding of the Barringer mine near Gold Hill. N. o., in which eight lives were lost, was caused by terrific waterspout. The bodies of the victims who met instant death are still buried more than two hundred feet under mud and water, and it is believed they cannot be taken out for several months, as it will re- quire much time to pump the water out of the mine.
 The damage to the property will reach many thousands of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Grand Jury Drawn.

The following grand jury has been drawn for the fall term of the Bessemer city court. commencing September 12:
 William George, precinct 1, farmer; w. B. Meriwether, precinct ?, merchant; T. Will Huff precinct 2. farmer; ]. M. Goodwih5 precinct 8, farmer; Tillman Har- . ris, Agah net 4, farmer; J. H. Hood, pre- cinct Ss farmer; John Early, precinct 24, farmer; J. T. Vines, precinct 27, farmer s. A. Parsons, precinct 35 farmer; C.. l.. Dabbs, precinct 40, farmer; w F. Allison. precinct 40, farmer; Thomas w. Wide man. precinct Al, farmer; William Doyle, precinct &, blacksmith; E. M. Owens, pre- cinct s. contractor; E. A. Little precinct s. merchant; II. J. Palmer, precinct 3S, maehinlst c. ID. Davidson, precinct 9S, merchant; I. A. Lewis. precinct, 3s mer- chant; l. A. Brown, precinct ', farmer; Joseph Howton, precinct 36 farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Personal and General.

The young men of Bessemer gave a de- lightful dance at the Grand hotel tonight in compliment to a number of young ladies.
 MT. w. H. II. Judson has returned from a visit to Livingston.
 MT. J. T. Jackson secretary of the Bir- mingham Y. M c. A.. will conduct ser- vices at the First Presbyterian church Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
GAMBLE MINES OPEN.
Output Said to Be From One-thIrd to
 one-half the Usual Amount.

Jasper. August 12.-(Special.) )-The mines at Gamble owned and operated by the rennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com- panN have started>up. and are now run hing putting out about one-third to one- half as much coal as was produced when the mines were in full blast. The work is being dorc with non-union men. and 1t is etorted that number of the men who Leiongei to the union have gone to work. So far there has been no trouble and 1t is now thought that work will get better as the fall season approaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
DEPUTIES QUIETLY
 AWAIT THE TRIAL Will Be Made Comfortable Dur
 ing Incarceration
SNEAK THlEVERY RAMPANT I
Tribe of Red Men ls Instituted In Marion, Many selmians Taking Part In the cere-
 monies.

Selma, August 12-(special 1.-The three special constables who had charge of the negro Edmund Bell who was lynched Saturday and who were arrested on the charge of muroer and had a preliminary hearing before Judge Maby on yesterday afternoon, being remanded to Jail without bail, will not make any further attempt to gain their liberty but will wait the action of the grand jury which will meet on September 19.
 Their friends and relatives have fixed them comfortably in the jail and they will make the best of their five weeks incar- ceration. The prompt action of the Dal- las county authorities in using every eff fort to find those responsible for the death of the negro Is being highly commended on all sides. The day when carnival of crime may reign unrebuked in Dallas county has passed, brought about by the adoption of the new constitution when the backs of every true citizen was turned upon old methods and old plans made necessary under existing conditions.
 Snack Thieves Abroad.
 Considerable complaint comes from the epidemic of sneak theivery that abounds in Selma. Nearly every night some hen roost suffers or other mischief Is done 1dBL nlEnt Il. 1llndnIndl WAS the 6uE- ferer and about dozen chickens that had just been purchased the morning before were stolen.
 Deaths In Selma.
 Joseph Simon of Demopolis who was brought to a sanitarium here on last Mon- day for an operation for gall stones died last night at the institution. Mr. Simon was one of the most prominent citizens of Demopolis and had large circle of friends and relatives over the state.
 Mrs Bates, the mother of Mrs. A. M. spell of typhoid fever. She formerly lived at Tuscaloosa, but lately has made her home with Mrs. Russell.
 Red Men In Marion. H. Englehardt, great guard of the wigwam of the great council of Alabama, Improved Order of Red Men, passed through the city today en route to Marion where tonight new tribe will be insti- tuted. A number of Se1mians have gone over to assist in the work. The new tribe will start out with a membership of forty of the best citizens of the | county, and great things are expected l of 1t.
 Personal and General.
 The finishing touches are being put on the new city buildings. The contract called for the completion of the build- ings by August 15, but it will be few days later before 1t Is turned over the 1 city
 Mrs. NJ W. Walker and children have returned from a delightful stay of two | weeks In Warm Springs.
 The furnishing of the Elks' home which l has been delayed by the failure of two mantels and the gas and electric light 1 fixtures to come sooner will now go ahead and within ten days the entire building l will be furnished.
 The Hon. Lewis Johnson of Lexington was visitor to the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Personal and General.

The following party of Pratt City people went to Village Falls today to enjoy two days outing and picnic: Mrs. Pete Holland and children, MT. and Mrs. AL bert Galups, Miss Rosa Galups. Miss AL ma Hammond, MT. Thomas Donaldson, MT. John Harding.
 MT. Herbert Going and MT. Emmett Phillips have returned from several days visit to Fayette.
 The Pratt City lodge of Odd Fellows held it's regular meeting tonight in its hall on Fourth street.
 Tomorrow will be the regular semi monthly pay day of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Prominent PhyslcIan Dies.

Natchez, Miss. August 12-Dr. D. B. Watkins, who was recently thrown from his buggy and severely injured, Is dead. Dr. Watkins was one of the most prominent physicians in the state, and was formerly president of the state board of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
May Proclaim Constitution.

Berlin. August 12.-The Klein Journal says 1t expects that the birth of an heif to the Russian throne will be followed tn few days by a proclamation of con. stitution claiming to have been informed that Emperor Nicholas vowed he would give al constitution to Russia if tho em press gave birth to . son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
DEPUTY sHERlFFs ENROLLED.
Fifty Have Already Been Sworn In and
 More Applying.

About fifty deputy sheriffs have been sent out to the mines in the district, and more will probably be sent today No trouble had been reported to the sheriff up to late hour last night, but the deputies are being sent out as a safeguard New men are applying to be sworn in, and in . few days about one hundred will be In the field. More of the new men were sent to the mines of the Republic company than any where else.
 Sheriff Burgin says that he is de- termined to keep down any trouble that may occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Have Rousinq Meeting.

The Parker and Davis club held very enthusiastic meeting tonight at the city hall Eloquent speeches were de- livered by the Hon. Walter K. Smith and Colonel Gere. President William T. Ken nedy presided.
 The demoerats of this beat are taking considerable interest in the club and the membership is increasing eyer day. The next meeting will be held August 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
PERSONAL.

B. A. Treat of Florence is at the Morris.
 E. P. Cooper of Anniston is at the Hill man.
 W. T. Andrews of Gold Hn is at the Morris.
 L. II. Lester of oalkbowery Is at the Morris.
 J. w Hightower of Cincinnati is at the Hillman.
 J. E. Gamble of Nashville is at the Colonial.
 II. F. smith of Chicago Is at the Colonial.
 T. H. Lodge of opelika is at the Met ropolltan.
 S. J. Johnson of Mobile Is stopping at the Hilman.
 Charles P. Inslee of New York is at the IIillman.
 J. B. Farley of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 E. P Mortimer of Anniston Is stopping at the Morris.
 MT. R. I. Deagar special agent of the Iron Mountain route, is in the city.
 A. M. Wallace, representing Pollock and Bernhmer of Mobile, is quite Ill in his room at the Norris
 A. Galatas, the wel-known hotel man of Montgomery, Is at the Morris. He will shortly remove to Birmingham where he will enter business.
 The many friends of Rufus N. Rhodes will be glad to learn that he is rapidly re- covering from the effects of a surgical op- eration which was found necessary In his recent illness He is expected to be fully restored to his usual good health within few days.
 A party of east Alabama people stopped in Birmingham last night en route to Oklahoma. Those registered at the St. Nicholas were: Judge J. J. Harlan of Dadeville probate judge of Tallapoosa county; A. B. Edwards, J. T. Frederick, w. N. Driver, Dr. w. B. Watkins, c. c. Torbert Tax Collector G. P. Butter of Lee county; E. w. Green, c. N. Hud- mon, Jr., of Opelika; c. c. Adams, of Alexander City. At the Metropolitan were E. B. Reed and family, of Lanett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Mir. Mlneea Assumes Control.

Robert Mingea has purhased the inter est of his partner, George Newman, in Inc Savoy laundry, and will in the future conduct the laundry. Mir. Newman goes to Monticello Ark, where he will operate laundry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
AT THOMAS
 MAY SOON RESUME
REPORTED THAT THE REPUBLIC COMPANY IS MAKING PREPARA- TONS TO RESUME WORK. QUIET AT PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, August 12-tSpecial.)-The report comes from Thomas that prepara- tions will shortly be commenced by the Republic Iron and Steel company to start up It's two furnaces and a number of coke ovens that have been closed down for several weeks on account of the strike.
 The company 1t is stated, Is now min Ing considerable coal In some of its mines and before long, 1t Is rumored that the large Iron furnaces at Thomas will be again in full blast.
 The mine situation in Pratt City is practically unchanged No effort has been made to start up any of the mines and the quite remains unbroken by excitement of any kind.
 The commissaries of the local have been busy today giving out supplies to the members. The commissaries were closed today and will not be re-opened until next week, when the men will again be given weeks supply of provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
At the Churches.

The Rev. Dr. W. E. Foust, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. south. will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday,
 At the First Presbyterian church. the Rev. W. ". Wolfe. pastor. will preach at the morning and evening services Sum day.
 The Rev J. A. Hendricks pastor of the First Baptist church, VIII occupy his pull pit at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 At the First Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. MT. Stokes, pastor, will preach at the morning and evening ser- vices Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13

A. Galatas, the wel-known hotel man of Montgomery, Is at the Morris. He will shortly remove to Birmingham where he will enter business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13
Snack Thieves Abroad.

Considerable complaint comes from the epidemic of sneak theivery that abounds in Selma. Nearly every night some hen roost suffers or other mischief Is done. Last night H. Lillfanthal was the suf- ferer and about dozen chickens that had just been purchased the morning before were stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-13

A. M Wallace representing Pollock and Bernhimer of Mobile. is quite Ill in his room at the Morris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-16
GIRL DIES OF Ghirr.
Sister, Overcome by Worry. Succurh,
as Brother is Dying.

Nailsburg, y. j., Nov. 15-Edwar,
Simonctte. fourteen years old il
dead at his home in Vaishnrv
y. j.. alter suffering for 4 week from
conclusion of the brain. resulting from
injuries he is believed to lave ~.
tIined in a fight with Leo Goodrich
also fourteen years Old
1t is said the boys qnarre48
clnchei. fell and 'ollci over and tEe,
settled their differences ana confined
their play. Simonette made no com.
plant of any injury until the next day.
When he became Unconscious. No A..
ton has been taken against yoppy
Goodrich.
After the Simonettt4 boy became IN
ms nlne-&t.tr-old sister Helen va,
SeEt t. the home of relatives in New
York i'll order tlIlt the house could h.
kept quiet i'll the hope that the hoy
high recover
Just before his death his parent,
read h telegram from New York. say.
ing that Helen. who had been tlesno,.
dent all day and had worried nuch
about her brother had fallen in a con.
vulsion and died before anything could
be done To relieve her.