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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
WANT BANKRUPT
LAWS REPEALED
National Association of SheriffS
Opposed TO Acts.
APPEALS TO CONGRESS-
Sheriff 6ureln Is Requested to Have
Letters Protesting Against Bank
rupt Laws Sent to Congressional
committee-cayton on 1t.

Sheriff Andrew w Bnrgin of Jefferson
county has been advised that the National
Association of Sherffs has taken up the
matter of congress repeating the bankrupt
laws OF the United States, Mr. Burgin IS
a member of the association.
Representative Smith of Pennsylvania
last month introduced in the house OF
representatives a bill providing for the
repeal of the bankrupt laws. This bill
was referred to the committee on judi
ciary. composed of the following members
of congress:
John ]. Jenkins of Wisconsin, Richard
w. Parker of New Jersey, d. $. Alexander
of New York. vespatian Warner of Illi-
nois, Charles E. Littlefeld of Maine, Lot
Thomas of Iowa. Samuel l.. Powers OF
Massachusetts, Robert NJ. Nevin OF Ohio,
Henry W. Palmer of Pennsylvania,
George A. Pearce of Maryland, j. N.
Gillette of Missouri, David A. DeArmond
of Missouri David H. Smith of Kentucky,
Henry d. Clayton of Alabama Robert L..
Henry Of Texas, John S. Little OF Ar
kansas. William G. Brantley of Georgia
The members of the sheriffs' association
in all parts of the United States have been
called upon to address letters to MEM
bers of the committee urging that the
| Smith bill be adopted by congress. They
have also been requested to have their
friends address letters to the congress-
men on the subject number OF these
letters have already been sent from Biz
mingham to Representative Clayton OF
Alabama
The sheriffs association gives the follow
ing reasons why the bankrupt laws snouio
be repealed in a circular;
81. The bankrupt act decreases the
amount Of business c5ne by the sherins
and diverts the same to the United States
marshals and trustees, thereby reducing
the emoluments of their office
''2 Sheriffs are subjected to many legal
entanglements caused by this act They
may have incurred much cost and ex-
pense In collecting an execution only to
be relieved of the proceeds by trustee.
not even being allowed their costs and ex-
penses. which are not preferred by the
act.
s.
defendant may not be thrown into bank
ruptcy within four month, sheriff is not
always secure in paying out money on
execution"
The sheriffs say their reasons for wish
ing the bankrupt laws repealed are not
selfish ones. The circular Issued by the
association says, relative to this: ''Suffi-
cient to stay the bankrupt act is not
just, and is an incentive to dishonesty"
In discussing the matter yesterday af-
ternoon Chief Deputy Sheriff Albert STRAIT
ford stated that the sheriff of this county
loses fees that justly belong to him by
the national bankrupt laws. He said the
sheriff would get an order of attachment
and a place Of business will be closed
| and a short while afterwards the matter
will be thrown into the bankruptcy court.
He said in Jefferson county, in January
four instances of this kind were contended
with by the sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS. i.
The Famous CartoonIst.

Homer Davenport lectured at the Jeffer-
son theatre last night on THE Power of
the Cartoon Or rather as he would ex-
press it, he did not lecture. but just talk
ed He told some good stories well and
drew a number of cartoons. with the
precision. accuracy and grasp OF mis- SUBJ
ject that have made the name of Daven-
port first among the worlds cartoonists.
Mr. Davenport's subject merely afforded
an excuse for him to get started. 1.-THE
Power of the Cartoon" was disposed of in
half dozen sentences, and he then
launched out into a confidential chat with
his audience which gave full play to his
original humor and demonstrated his abl-
ity to tell a capital story. He relates a
witty anecdote well and a pathetic story
even better. His account of the courtship
of two wild ducks on his farm in New
Jersey was better than many stories we
read in books, while his description Of
the way he got the inspiration for his
famous cartoon, entitled Lest We For
get was a tribute to Admiral Dewey.
In his slow draw1 Mr.. Davenport told
about going to the dog show in Philadel-
phia and meeting Richard Harding Davis
there and how the novelist suggested that
he let dog go to draw picture in defense
OF the prosecuted naval hero who was on
the point of leaving his native land. which
had welcomed him short time before.
because the people were angry at him for
giving his new home to his wife. His
description of the meeting with Dewey af-
terward In Washington, when the old sal
lor was overcome by his emotions in en-
deavoring to express his gratitude, was an
unconscious testimony to the power of
Dayenport's cartoons
The dollar mark story and what Sem
ator Hanna had to say about his Sun
day" clothes was again rehearsed and
the Dingley anecdote was not forgotten.
There were some other fine stories In a
humorous vein and the speakers WITH
cisms were happy in his account of his
visit to Gladstone. At the conclusion of
each of his stories Davenport sketched a
cartoon with lightning rapidly while get
ting his next anecdote In shape
After talking about his experiences be-
fore and after learning to draw pictures
the cartoonist concluded with his little
duck story. It was an inimitable story
and he had told 1t so well that his hear
ers were surprised at the simple effective
manner In which he blended pathos with
humor.
The speaker kept his hands in his pocl-
cts most of the time when not dra wing
pictures. Although he sometimes dis
carded his academic English his "aints"
did not sound bad, while his slang gave
decided pith to his stories.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
MAN AFFECTING CRAZY
SPELL WAS FINED 500
The Tramp Actor Appeared Before
Judge Feaein on Charge of Car
rying Concealed Weapons.

The tramp actor who pretended to be
crazy and would not give his name to the
police, turned out to be Ed Kelly, and
Judge Feagin yesterday put fines on
him which will keep him in the city
street gang for year and two months.
On charge OF carrying concealed
weapons Kelly was fined the customary
800 and sentenced to the usual $50 days
on the streets. In addition to that there
were charges of being a tramp and re-
ssting an officer. which added SIS to Eds
fine.
Kelly was arrested near Sixth avenue
and Nineteenth street by Policeman Nix,
and he made fierce fight. Policeman
Nix received a severe blow on the face,
and also round cursing out Kelly
would not give his name. and acted as
if he was crazy He pretended yesterday
that he did not remember anything Of
what happened on the previous night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
ROLAND T. oHUGART's CASE.
Preliminary Hearing Before Judge Abb
ernathy Next Tuesday.

Roland T. Shugart, the young attorney
who fatally shot Andy Banholzer on the
night of January 80. in the Metropolitan
bar, will be given a preliminary hearing
before Judge II. b. Alternately of the
inferior court Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The charge against Shugart
who is In the county jail, is murder in
the first degree. After he shot Banhol-
ger he was arrested on a warrant charg-
ing assault with intent to murder. Last
Monday this was changed to read MUIR
der. Banholzer died Sunday afternoon.
When seen at the county jail yester-
day afternoon Shugart expressed him.
self as being confident that after the
evidence in the case is presented at the
preliminary hearing that bail will be
allowed him by the court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
RuMoR NOT TRUE.
Otis Harlan Not to Leave the Wells
Dunne-Harlan Co.

1t was rumored about yesterday that
Otis Harlan was to leave the Wells
Dunne-Harlan Musical Comedy company
and to sever his connection with Mr.
Wells and Mr.. Dunno but the rumor ~
a mistake. 1t grew out of the fact that
Mr.. Harlan will go to New York the
first of next week on a business trip,
and while there will probably organize
a second musical comedy company to
play the Wells circuit
The proposed organization will be I'M
der the direct management of the Wells
Dunne-Harlan company and Mr.. Harlan
will personally direct its productions. He
expects within the next three weeks to
be back with the present company The
Wells circuit will soon consist Of ten the
aires and the organization feels that II
can find place for two large musical COM
edy companies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
RECORD OF COURTS.

Will venton files suit in the circuit
court against the Alabama Steel and Wire
company, asking for damages to the
amount of 5000 for personal injuries al
legged to have been received while work
ing for the company at Virginia Mines.
Deramus Gulley, pro ami, sues A. j.
Fletcher and John p Franklin for s2500
as damages for an alleged false arrest.
This suit was filed in the circuit court.
The case of Frank Gardner VS.. the
Louisville and Nashville railroad is on
trial in the circuit court. The plaintiff
sues for $4,000 as damages for alleged
personal injuries.
The capital docket in the first division
of the criminal court will be taken up on
March and March IA. Several important
cases have been set for trial during tho
two weeks term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04

concerning the awarding of the contract
Frank Nelson, Jr., a property owner on
Nineteenth street and Third avenue OPP
posed the awarding of the contract, say
ing that in his opoinion. the property
owners should be given the right to se-
lect the material they desired to be used
in making the improvements.
Paul Gilidornl was granted permit to
erect an electrical sign The salary Of
the sexton of Oak Hill cemetery remains
the same, SIS per month. The cemetery
committee offered a report which was
adopted fixing the hours of the sexton
from a. m. to 5 p. m. from September /
to Apsil l, and from a. m. to 6 p. m.
from April ! to September /, with an hour
for dinner.
The recommendation of the judiciary
committee relative to the city selling to
Walter b. Fowlkes for $500 cash a part
of a lot on Twenty-frst street and Four
teenth avenue south, fronting twenty
feet on Twenty-first street. was con-
Cured in.
The committee reported unfavorably on
the curfew ordinance drafted by Judge
Feagin, which provided that no boy I'M
der the age of Is years of age must be
on the streets after o'clock at night
A favorable report was made on the
ordinance prohibiting the Birmingham
Water Works company for charging high
err rates than those designated in its con-
tract with the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
INSPECTING NEW FURNACE.
Large Stockholders OF Alabama Wire
and Steel Company Here.

John Blnley of Pittsburg. and Portland
Van Camp of Indianapolis, spent yester-
day in Birmingham. Both are large
stockholders In the Alabama Wire and
Steel company and they came south to
inspect the new furnace Of the company
which has recently been completed al
Gadsden. The furnace Is now In opera
ton After spending a few days In Gads-
den with the Messrs. Schulers they came
to Birmingham.
Mr.. Binley is with the Pttsburg Hard
ware company and was identified with
the movement looking towards the con-
solidation of the larger hardware COM
panies of the country some time ago.
He is also a stockholder in the Pittsburg
Steel company.
Mr.. Binley and Mr.. Van Camp returned
to their homes last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
LIGHT COMMITTEE TO
REPORT ON POOR GAS

In offering the resolution Alderman
Jones stated that many complaints have
been made recently about the gas being
furnished consumers. He said that in his
opinion this would be a good matter for
the Board of Trade and other commercial
organizations of Birmingham to take up.
although do not know it to be true,
1 have heard that the company is try
ing to force the consumers of gas to use
electricity for Illuminating purposes and
gas for cooking and other purposes by
furnishing a poor quality of gas said
Alderman Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
At the Riiou.

1t would be difficult to find a more en-
joyable evening than that obtained by
witnessing "A Contented Woman at the
Bijou. All the members of the company
have settled down in their parts. and the
witty lines are rendered in the most eff
fective manner. Last nights performance
was Witnessed by a large audience. The
fun produced was fast and furious from
beginning to end. Little Chip, by request
Is giving his speciality. There VIII Be
No Show" an eccentric song and dance
There will be matinee this afternoon and
another performance tonight Next week
the Bijou management announces a SEN
sational melo-drama, 1.-THE Lighthouse by
the Sea-" as the attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Mn the Palace of the KIna.n

There was no play in New York more
pleasing than TN the Palace of the
King" which Miss Helen GRAVITY will
present at the Jefferson theatre on FRI
day, February 5, with the entire original
production The romance is the best
work that Lorrimer Stoddard has writ
ten, and Miss GRAVITY has found In II
the best vehicle in which she has been
The play was one of the most consist
ent stories in modern fiction, and 1t is
filled with thrilling Incidents 1t is I'M
usually rich In character studies and a
good company assists Miss GRAVITY to
brings out every individual value Of the
plaY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04

Just before the meeting of the city
council ended last night, Alderman Harry
Jones of the Eighth ward offered a reso-
luton instructing the light committee to
investigate and report to the city council
at later meeting on the bad class of
Illuminating gas being furnished con-
sumers in Birmingham by the Birming-
ham Railway, Light and Power eompa-
n.y." The resolution was unanimously
adopted Alderman C. c. Heidi of the
Seventh ward is the chairman of the light
committee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
TRAVELLING MEN.
Birmingham Post viii Elect Delegates
to State Convention.

On March rs the Birmingham post of
the r. p A. will meet to elect delegates
to the state convention, and also to make
arrangements for the entertainment of
the convention. The state organization
will meet here May and g. and the local
post has decided to make this the big
gest meeting of the state convention
ever held.
Arrangements are being made for each
of the posts in the state to have spon-
sors and maids of honor, and the local
post will entertain them. Post b will
also elect a sponsor and maid Of honor.
At the state meeting representatives 10
the national post will be elected. 1t
meets in Springfield, ILL.,, on June 6.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Mrs. w. G. Rrockway.

Mrs W. G. Brockway wife of the for
mer vice president of the Southern Car
and Foundry company, died yesterday in
Appalachacola, Fla. where she went
some months ago In search of health.
kilograms were received In the city yes
terday by friends Of the family ANNOUNCE
ing the death.
Mrs Brockway was well known and
highly esteemed in Birmingham. She
was for some time organist of the st.
Johns Methodist church, and was an
exceptionally skilled musician.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04

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possible. ] have treated private diseases
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Address or call at Rooms 1912 and 1914
new First National Bank building, corner
Second avenue and Twentieth street.
Take the elevator.
Office Hours: $50 q m to $40 o n.
sunday. 10 q m to u n. 1J
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Declaration of incorporation.

The Mitchell Lumber company. with a
capital stock of $4,000. filed articles of
Incorporation yesterday in the probate
court. The newly organized company will
business. The officers are G. B. Mitchell,
president; B. F. Pool, vice president; C.
C. Malone. secretary. and L. R. Vines.
treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
OUR GENIAL HOST,
Mr.. Dote M. Williams,

of the Club Saloon corner Second alley
and Twentieth street. has found it neces-
sary in the extension of his business to
engage the old time mixologist Harry
Bell who hereafter will be pleased to meet
all his old time friends, and also his many
new acquaintance where he will be de-
lighted 20 serve them with the best brands
of whisxey and without doubt the finest
glass of beer that this or any other city
produces 1t is unnecessary to mention
our friend Dote, who, notwithstanding the
extra press of business is ALWAYS able
to find time to entertain a guest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
"Peok's Bad Boy.u

"Pecks Bad Boy" will be the offering
and tonight. Nothing startling is claimed
for this show, but the management claim
that they give full value for the money
charged. When the bad boy was here
last year he succeeded in convincing the
public that he was all right. A laugha-
~ble evening is promised.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Minnie v. Watkins.

Minnie V. Watkins, age three months,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs J. d. Watkins,
died at Oak Grove Tuesday night. She
will be buried at p. m. today at Union
Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. j. M. Doubs.

Mrs. j. M. Dobbs, who formerly lived
at s24 North Eighteenth street, and who
Mrs. III. b. Tucker of Apalachicola, Fla.
died in the latter city on Sunday. The
interment took place there Tuesday after
noon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
isis Hopkins.v

isis Hopkins" which is now In it's fifth
season with Miss Rose Melville, the orig
inator of the character of "Sis' In the
title role. comes to the Jefferson theatre
next Monday for an engagement of two
nights and Tuesday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued from
the probate court as follows: John Hurley
of Pratt City to Miss Martha Williams
George r. Fallon of Pratt City to Miss
Bessie l. Lambert; H. e. Fields Of Coal
burg to Miss M. A. Jam
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Mrs. G. M. Taylor.

Mrs. G. M. Taylor, age 80, died at
Trussvllle yesterday. The interment will
be at Rome, Ga, to which place the
body will be sent at 6:10 o'clock this
morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Albert 3. Plemons.

Albert B. Plemons, the 9-months-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Plemons, died yes
terday at the residence 1900 Avenue p.
The remains will be sent this morning
to Selma for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Cor chanceIIor Northwestern Division.

John c. Carmichael is candidate for re-
election to the office of chancellor of tho
| northwestern division. embracing Jeffer-
son. Blount and Tuscaloosa counties. SUBJ
ject to the action of the democratic pri-
mary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
MRS. B. c. BEHRENS
EXPIRES SUDDENLY
WIFE OF ONE OF BlRMINeHAM's
OLDEST GERMAN-AMERlcA CIT.
lzENs PASSES AWAY-MEMBER
OF GERMAN CHURCH..

Mrs. b. C. Brehens. wife of one of the
oldest and most prominent of the Ger
man-American families of Birmingham,
died suddenly last night at o'clock at
the residence of her husband on Avenue
f and Twelfth street. The funeral ar
engagements will be announced later.
The deceased came with her husband
to Birmingham in 1881 She was SO years
of age and was born in Hanover, Ger
many. She leaves besides her husband
one child, Mrs. F. w. Rainbow two
brothers and sister. One brother lives
in st. Louis and another in Wheeling
w. Va.
The deceased was a prominent member
of the Frieden Evangelical German
church, and for number of years was
president of the aid society of the church.
She was an active church worker, and
had many friends in the city. The fun
eral arrangements will not be made until
relatives arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
Realster al the cIrnuIt cnurt

John s. Gillespie is a candidate for re-
election to the office of register of the
circuit court of Jefferson county, subject
to the action OF the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
DR.. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
physician and Surgeon.

Three-fourths OF
the persons who
come to me to get
cured Of Syphilis.
Gonorrhoea. elect.
Structure. 4 ost
Manhood and other
private diseases
have tried to get
well by using 9TH
or means. Why not
come ~ soon as
you md that you
are afflictedf II
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-04
STATE GEOLOGIST
TO ADDRESS CLUB
MEETING OF COMMERCIAL CLUB
TOMORROW AFTERNOON WILL
BE OF MORE THAN ORDINARY
INTEREST-MiNERAL EXHIBIT.

The meeting of the Commercial club to-
morrow afternoon promises to be of more
than ordinary interest Eugene A. Smith.
present and he will discuss with the MEM
bers of the club the matter Of getting up
the mineral exhibit to be placed around
the statue of Vulcan at the worlds fair.
Mr.. Smith thinks that he will be able
to get up the most varied and attractive
exhibit which was ever sent from Ala
bama, and he has promised the services
of Assistant Geologist Mccullough to ar
range and take care of the exhibit.
1t is probable that report will be
made by the various committees which
are out raising money for the Vulcan
fund. The work is progressing as rapidly
as could be expected, but owing to the
fact that the committees are composed
of business men it is hard for them to get
out as often as is desired. For that reason
President Jackson of the Commercial club
is very DESTROYS that those who are will
ling to give will do so readily when called
upon.
James A. MacKnight will probably make
some. report at the meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon regarding the progress of the
work on the plaster cast of Vulcan and
the time it will reach Birmingham He
and President Jackson are discussing
programme of speeches and short talks
to be made when the plaster cast is
unloaded and before 1t is sent to the
Dimmiclx Pipe Works. wher it is to be
moulded.
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For Associate .Iueina.

1 hereby announce my candidacy for
third associate Judge of the circuit court
or Jefferson county subject to the action
of the democratic primary.
q. T. RUDuLPH.