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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
BRlBED THE JURORS.
Sensation Created In Criminal Court
In Cleveland.

Cleveland o., May "a sensation was
created in criminal court today when
county prosecutor Keller announced that
bold attempt had been made to bride
the Jurors In the case of Guyaeticana
Piescotta, an Italian charged with the
murder of Policeman Weik some time
ago. According to the statement of the
prosecutor, one of the jurors. Marcus
Greenspan, informed Walter Gates and
William e. Driffield two other members
of the jury. that if they would vote to
acquit Piescotta they would each be paid
SIS
The two jurors reported the matter to
the prosecutor, who advised them to ac-
cept the offer. After receiving the money
the jurors again reported to the prose-
cutor, who presented the facts to the
court with the result that the jury was at
once discharged and Greenspan taken into
custody. Subsequently John Piescotta of
Washington, Pa. brother OF the prisoner
en- trial, and Frank Muri Mercurio of So
Hill street this city, were arrested in
connection with the attempted bribinS of
Jurors Mercurio is said to have acted as
middleman, while John Piescotta Is
charged with furnishing the money paid
to the jurors
John Piesootta, Frank Mercurio and
Marcus Greenspan were indicted tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
K. OF P. MEN WILL
GO TO GULFPORT
cHANcERY COURT MEETS IN NE.
RIDlAN AND plePosEs OF SEW
ERAL DIVORCE cAeEs-FlRE At
HICKORY, MISS.

Meridian, Miss, May 0.-(speeial)-
Chaneery court met this morning, pur-
suant to adjournment from last Monday
with Chancellor Stone Deavours preald-
ing. The mornings session was taken
up principally with divorce cases, though
orders were issued pertaining to other
cases
Meridian will be well represented at
the grand lodge Of the knights Of Pyth-
las, which convenes at Gulfport tomor-
row. The amplifed team OF Mt Barton
lodge, one Of the strongest lodges In this
section has been chosen by the officers
Of the grand lodge to confer the higher
degrees upon the candidates at Gulfport
and left here tonight with twenty MEM
bers to take part in the proceedings. A
great many more members will attend
from here
News reached here today of fire that
occurred at Hickory Saturday night about
midnight, causing the loss OF church and
gin. The fire originated in the engine
room of the Spencer gin. and before the
bucket brigade could get to work the
flames spread to the Christian church
nearby and both buildings were a total
loss. A good deal of the cotton in the gin
was saved. The total loss is estimated at
$500
Chief Bendworth Of the local police force
is waging war against Migrants and
he finds that he has to wage war
against number of negro cooks who
carry off food enough from their employ
ers to support whole families of loafers.
The mayor is firmly supporting the chief
in his intentions, and they propose to rid
the city of worthless negroes or make
them go to work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION.
Colored Men Assemble From Various
Parts Of the State.

The Colored Mems Suffrage association
met In Walker hall yesterday. Represen-
tative negroes were present from various
parts of the state. Jackson W. Giles of
Montgomery was unanimously elected
Clarke county, secretary.
Giles reviewed the cases which have
been carried up to the supreme court and
urged his people to continue the fight
against the constitution until some favor
able decision is rendered.
In his speech on accepting the chair he
said there should be a committee appoint
ed to memorialize the present republican
state convention about to convene to put
itself on record as to It's support of the
thirteenth. fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments to the federal constitution;
to protest against the selection of Ad.
Winds as a representative OF the negro
race on the delegation from the state at
large to the national republican conven-
ton, and to urge that the republican party
In Alabama nominate only such men for
congress as will previously pledge sup
port to these amendments.
The following committee was appointed
on resolutions A. N. Johnson of Mobile
j. H. Rhodes of Elmore, DIR. s. S. II.
Washington of Montgomery Walker
Dacus of Escambia, C. G. Coperten Of
Jefferson, A. Boyd of Mobile and III. l..
Louis of Tuscaloosa. During the recess
of the committee John w. Jones of
Lowndes and others spoke.
Resolutions were adopted after some de-
t,ot he Inc o n
Giles and will be presented to the repub-
lican state committee today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
BESSEMER STRIKE
STILL UNBROKEN
About 600 Rolling Mill Opera
lives Now Idle
IS A QUESTION OF WAGES
Company and Men Disagree on Pay
ment for Extra Work-Laree
Crowds Attend Sale of Real
Estate at lvanhoe.
is A QUESTION OF WAGES

Bessemer, May s.-(Speciai.) -Today
now on at the Bessemer rolling mills. All
the departments are closed down and be-
tween 500 and 800 men are idle. Two
months ago a strike was declared by the
men. A new agreement was reached be-
tween the superintendent and men and
they returned to work. The cause of the
strike this time seems to have arisen out
of some misunderstanding as to the terms
of this agreement
A representative of the rollers. In dis
cussing the situation, said: 1.-The trou-
BILE that arose some time ago was adjust
ed by the management agreeing to pay
average wages for full turn or frac-
tional part for trying the rolls, the turn
to be determined by the superintendent
and the roller, based upon an average of
fifteen tons per furnace. Later a second
furnace was installed and when the roll
ers were paid off Saturday the extra
amount for the new furnace was not al
lowed.
One of the rolling mill workmen gave
the following agreement to a representa-
tive of The Age Herald, which 1t is
dent Of the rolling mills:
Sale Draws Crowds.
The sale of lots at the new town of
Ivanhoe on the North Bessemer car line
today drew large crowds Special cars
were run which brought many people out
to the sale. Ivanhoe is situated in one
Of the prettiest sections in the Birmine-
ham district. The lots it is understood,
brought good prices.
important Meeting Tomorrow.
At the regular meeting of the board of
education tomorrow night superinten-
dent of the public schools will be elected
for the ensuing year. 1t is understood
that there will be several applica lions
for the position and the session promises
to be interesting.
Elks Meet.
The Bessemer lodge of EIks held an in
teresting and largely attended meeting
tonight. In addition to some other impor-
tant business transacted, several new
candidates were initiated Many new
applications were also received for men,
bership.
Personal and General.
The services that have been in progress
at the First Christian church will con-
tinue this week The Rev. DR.. A r.
Moore of Birmingham is preaching some
able and forcible sermons.
DIR. r. P. McTyiere spent Sunday with
Ensley relatives.
Mr.. F. L. Hay of Birmingham was in
the city today.
In fiercely contested game of baseball
this this afternoon at Cincinnati park
the Chattanooga baseball team defeated
the Bessemer colored team by a score of
to 6.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED.
Waterworks Co. Receives Communities
ton From Mayor and City Attorney.

In a letter yesterday to the Birmingham
and City Attorney Smith gave official
notification of the resolution recently
adopted by the city council relative to
the corporations alleged violation of GER
tain terms of Its contract with the city of
Birmingham. The letter is preliminary
to the bill which is to filed In chancery
by the city to determine whether or not
the water company has forfeited its con-
tract with the city. The action is au-
thorized by recent acts of the legisla-
ture.
The following is copy Of the letter
TO the water works company:
Birmingham Waterworks Company,
City,
Gentlemen: We enclose you a copy of
a resolution passed by the mayor and
aldermen of Birmingham at a regular
meeting held on May 4, 1904, and we here
with in conformity with the said resolu-
ton give notice to you that you are in
default of the performance of your con-
tract of June 2, 1883, with the mayor and
aldermen In each of the said particulars
specified in the said resolution from list
to goth inclusive.
And we herewith demand that you
comply with your said contract in each
of said particulars.
This notice is given in the name and
on behalf of the mayor and aldermen of
Birmingham Respectfully,
wv. NJ DRENNEN, Mayor.
"E. D. SMITH, City Attorney"
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AMUSEMENT IS.
At the eIIou.


Thh Bijou Opera company opened a
WEEKS engagement in 1.-The Idols Eye
att the Bijou theatre last night to a large
audience. which seemed fairly well pleas
6d with the performance.
The company did not appear to as good
advantage as when here before in 1.-THE
Amer and the performance last night
seemed to lack ginger and life. AS a rule
the members of the company went
through their parts as II they knew they
had them to do and didn't care Some
thing seemed to be the matter with them
as they gave, from all accounts, much
better production in Atlanta when there.
The play is better than THE Ameer'
for this company, and better perform
ance was anticipated. William Corliss,
the comedian. seemed to be entirely off
last night, and II was explained that he
received a telegram yesterday announc-
ing the death of his father. This SEEM
ed to discomfort the entire company.
1t is safe TO say that better perform
ances Will be witnessed the remainder
of this week. Harry Carter was again
very clever. He has the part of James
McSnuffy, a Scotch vagabond whose
watch word was "Hoon Mon" and he
played the part we'll
Miss Temmi sang two songs and was
warmly applauded. She has an excellent
voice and the audience showed their APP
probation by recalling her several times.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
PRATT CITY BOARD
HOLDS A MEETING
CITY COUNCIL DECIDES TO OPEN
SEVERAL sTREETs-NEW REEL
OF FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRlvEe.
OTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, May Especial. )-The
mayor and aldermen In lengthy session
tonight voted to open several new streets
in the city. It was decided to open Dugan
street on North Highlands to First street,
and across the Birmingham Southern
railway tracks Another trestle will have
to be erected for the tracks
It was also ordered that an alley be
opened along the tracks of the Birrning-
ham Southern from First avenue to First
street. Browns alley was ordered
Strengthened and extended to the coke
ovens.
The new sidewalk ordinance to build
walks on First avenue In front of the
postoffice, extending to the Young build
ing, was placed on second reading.
All the city officers read their reports
for the month of April These showed that
the city Is in ine shape.
An ordinance was introduced to regu-
late the sprinking hours, which was re-
ferred to the water works committee
New Reel Arrives.
The racing reel and outfit ordered by
the Pratt City volunteer fire department
for the purpose of taking part In the
firemens tournament at Admission, has ar
rived The new machine is handsome
one, being rubber tired and ball bear
ing. The entire equipments cost about
$3.50. The reel was purchased from c..
Gray & Co. of Columbus, o.
Police Court News.
Bill Molane was fined $50 and costs this
morning by Mayor Hudnell. He was
charged with carrying concealed weap-
ons. Wiley Blackman was fined $50,
charged with disorderly conduct
Trying Silk Industry.
The silk worm eggs that were imported
by Albert Thomas from France several
weeks ago have Matched. Mr.. Thomas
has about 400 of these worms. He is an
experienced silk raiser and says that he
Is sure the venture will pay in this coun-
try.
Returns Home.
Ed Donaldson, Lee Merrill and Jesse
Wilson, who went to Selma and Demop-
oils last week for the purpose of estab-
fishing Knights of Naccaoees lodges at
those places, have returned home. They
report good time and say that the new
members of the lodges are very enthusi-
astic Maccabees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
Personal and General.

Mrs. A. A. Harris, past president of
the Rebecca lodge, Mrs. Crist and Miss
Jones, representatives of the Ensley
lodge, left this afternoon to attend the
meeting of the grand assembly at Mo
bile.
Mr.. Lee White has removed his family
into his new home on Palmer Terrace
Mr.. c. T. Walker. manager of the Pos
tai Telegraph office and agent for the
Southern Express company has returned
after a two days visit to New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
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"S c.unanv-"The New WavD

mon,,.. jackson and Kansas City Rail.
road company-.Th,es, New Way"
Inv Isckson and Kansas City rail-
sosS are perhaps super,o, to those OF any
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ii son s' to = found n fr tns , ssa.
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purpos~r, of this section for the prod,,, -
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s sation facilitis. to the best markets al
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
Bookbinders viii Strike.

Chicago. May 9-Eight hundred book
binders in the shops of the Chicago Typ
othetae will go in strike tomorrow morn
ing The trouble is over the adoption OF
the yearly working agreem.n. Last year
1t included clause providing for the
CLOSED shop and this year the employ
ers insist that the contract shall have a
clause calling for an "open shop.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
Engagement Is Announced.

Scottsbcro. May e.-(speciai 1.-THE en-
Miss Mary Aru Is announced. The mar
rage will take place Wednesday. June 1.
Miss Aru is one of Scottsboro's most
popular young ladies and is tho daughter
Of Mrs Elizabeth Art. Mr.. Rovex ia the
son of DIR. w. J. Rovcx and Is the cash
Ter OF the MERCHANTS bank OF Scottsboro,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Inspector Of Buildings Julian Kendrick
has Issued Permit to Julia Hicks to
erect a one-story frame dwelling on
Twelfth street between Seventh and
Eighth avenues. the Same to cost when
completed $500
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
Children Burn to Death.

ndria. Va, May 91eTwo children.
and Carrie Harper. aged and 2,
urned to death on pitch-laden
While helping or sister, Mabel,
3 get their fathers dinner. The
stove exploded and set fire to the
Mabel was rescued after being
ly and perhaps fatally burned. 1t
lpossible to recover the bodies of
unger children
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10
CITY ITEMS.

Woman's Exchanee.-A meeting of
the board of directors of the Woman's
Exchange will be held this morning at
10:30 O'Clock.
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PERSONAL.

Mrs. G. NJ Lathem, who has been Ill
for the past few weeks. is still at the
Davis inirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10

he Cincinnati Commemorative
estrians have to travel in twos
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49,; one to look at automobile num-
bers and the other one TO get run over :"
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Board of Trade.-The Board of
Trade will meet this afternoon at 4
o'clock in room 434 First National
Bank building. The board was burned
out in the fire week ago, and for
that reason the meeting, which should
have been held last week, was post
poned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10

Lawn fete.-The ladies of the
Church of Our Lady Of Sorrows will
give lawn fete next Thursday after
noon from to and at night from 8
to II O'Clock at City park, corner Of
Avenue H and Twelfth street. Price
of admission: Children, 15c; adults,
Csc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-10

made careful examination of the
.a,, A. this section and found soil TWEEN
~ feet deep, Soil building has been go-
s,,s an here undisturbed fer ages until
I'VE ard this great accumulation and won
derfui depth and this soil Will last under
proper managemeht Tor ages me srewth
Of cactus chappafai ans ether brush Is
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II pays to cook with Gas.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-20
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
 FOR LITTLE ROCK

The school board of Little Rock, says the Democrat, has closed the contract with the General Supply and Construction Company of New York for the erection of the new high school building for S99,387, subject to the making of a $50,0 ,000 bond in a securities company within ten days. Unless this is done the firm will forfeit it's certified check of $8,OOO deposited when the bid was made. The papers have been taken to New York by MT. Taylor. Coffeeville brick and Bedford stone trimmings will probably be used, at an in- creased cost of $1,500. The work will begin about October
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-20
PINE BLUFF ACTIVE
 FOR NEW PLANT.

Pine Bluff, Sept. 19. At a meeting of the board of trade held at the rooms this morning, plans for securing the big Saw yer & Austin plant, which is to be rebuilt, were discussed at length by the members. It was the general opinion that Pine Bluff could not afford to have the plant moved from this place, and and a committee consisting of S. c. Alexander, Jr., T. Pearce, B. c. Howell and Fred Fox, were appointed to visit the Sawyer & Austin officials and ascertain what steps would be needed in order to get the plant rebuilt here.
 The question of offering a bo- nus was not discussed, as it is contended that this place offers many advantages that other places cannot offer. The com- mittee will report to the board of trade in a few days.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-20
ARK KANSAS MILITIA
 1 ARRIVES AT FAIR.
"Jesie Old Boy" Will be Tt" Dur. ing, Arkansas Week-Sattel-
 ite Haynes in Command.

St. )Louis, Sept. 19. The Ar kans4s militia, 750 strong, arriv- ed to{ day at the exposition to participate in the celebration of the week set aside for the state. They are under the command of Gen. w. H. Haynes.
 Tomorrow morning Gov. Jeff Davis, accompanied by his full staff of ten officers, will arrive at the exposition and will be enter tained at the state building. It is his first official visit to the ex- position, and considerable of his time will be consumed in inspect ing the display.
 The state commission has laid extensive plans for the celebra- tion of Arkansas day next Thurs day with a grand military and civic parade in the morning, ex- ercises at the state pavilion and a reception, in honor of the gov ernor in the evening. The day will be one of the most extensive celebrations yet held by a state.
 Arkansas fruit will be distrib- uted to all visitors. The princi- pal address of the Arkansas day exercises will be made by Gov. Davis. President George R. Beld- ing of the commission and Hon. Phil D. Scott of the national commission will also deliver ad- dresses.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-20
GREGORY RETURNS
 TO LITTLE ROCK
On His Way Home to Searcy Will Be Present at Roberts
 Trial In Judsonia.

Little Rock, Sept. 20. Walter Gregory, the young man who will on Wednesday morning in Judsonia give evidence that will, to say the least, be very dam aging to John V. Roberts, who is charged with grave-robbery in connection with the Lightle case, arrived in Little Rock yesterday afternoon. He left last night for his home in Searcy to remain there until Wednesday morn ing, when the trial of Roberts will be started before Justice E. w. Smith at Judso- mia. Gregory has been in Ark ansas City for some time and took a trip to Florida immediate ly after the trial of Dr. Lightle.
 The indications are that a lar ger crowd will go from here to the trial of Roberts than attend ed the trial of Dr. Lightle upon a similar charge. Startling de- velopments are expected at the first of ths~ trial, and it is said that the defense will spring sev- eral surprises. There is more in- terest in Little Rock today over the trial of Roberts than has been manifest at any time since the facts in the gigantic swindle became known.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-20
PROMPT SETTLEMENT
 OF INSURANCE CLAIM.

Weldon, Ark, July 30, 1904. To Whom it May Concern:
 This is to certify that we. had our church house insured against fire and wind in the American Insurance Company of Little Rock, Ark, and the house was blown over in a storm. The company very promptly put 1t back at large expense in better condition and stronger than it was before the storm. We thank the American Insurance Company for it's promptness in replacing our church to our en- tire satisfaction, and we recom- mend the company to those who have houses to insure.
 MOUNT HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH
 By w. M. GREEN,
 J. T. RIGGE, VIM. BARKER,
 Trustees.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-20
SHOCKING MURDER
 BY CITY SPORT.
Knocks a Woman Down, Then Swings Her Body by the Feet, Allowing the Head to
 Strike the Floor.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 18- Will McMath, a we'll known char acter about town, was lodged in the Pulaski county jail today, charged with killing a woman named Kittie Adams. The wo- man was an inmate of a house of prostitution and had received a number of blows from McMath on previous occasions. He visit ed the house today and became involved in another dispute with the woman. After knocking her down he grabbed her by the feet and, swinging her body over his shoulders, struck the floor with the woman's head, killing her in- stantly. McMath is the son of Bill McMath, for many years turnkey at the city police station. He left the service of the city several years ago.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-20
CANNOT CONVENE s
 SPECIAL TERNd
Judge Fulkerson Issues Stat ment to Public in Regard to Laws for Holding Spec-
 ial Term of Court.

To the Public: 1 The night that Sheriff Morgs 1 was killed, I promised over tn [ telephone that I would hold special term of court to try III slayer. The next day when went to prepare the order found that it would be necessary not only to give ten days no.ll F but that no special term could 1e held within twenty days ot eIe ( regular term (see sections lo1o 1913 statutes In the exclVe- ment I did not count the tllile before the next term. TO go ol, and hold the special term Wouio be contrary to law and a convlc- tion would be void. The time until October IT is so short any way that it cannot be called d delay. I was prepared to ao- iourn the Jackson county cour1' and but for the lack of tlme' would take pleasure in calllng a special term. I can assure 'he people that the culprit will nave a speedy trial and they need have no fears but that justice will be meted out.
 I appeal to you to let the aw take it's course. If the couts fail to administer justice it ylll then be time enough to tall of violence. For my part ] i've } no fears but the jury,s villct will satisfy all law sh apa eo, p-' th~sat justice ha9een mfted out to the ->eL =. of one off my best friends as we'll as yours.
 The Governor has appoi] tied MT. J. A. Lancaster sheriff. He is an excellent man and, am sure, will make a good sheriff f. l ask all law abiding people tb let the law take it's course andy not add another murder to thd one we all so sadly regret.
 Respectfully,
 F. D. FULKERsoNI
 Circuit Judge.