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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

snfffces as a barrier to check further pro- gress of the blaze, unless it Is an un- usually hot one. These lanes have been spread in the last few years throughout the ancient Pilgrim woods. although the deep snows of the last two or three wint- CTS have somewhat hindered their pro- gross.
 Above all, Plymouth Woods are wit messing an extension of the telephone service which has already been proved to be very effective in helping to con- fine blazes to small areas. Nothing Is better understood among the forestry ex- perts than the importance of the tele- phone in their work. Every fire warden knows we'll that If every farm house and railway station in his territory had tele- phone connection his task would be fifty per cent easier. The ability to call up all inhabited points in a given district as a means of definitely locating trouble and securing help is one of the most essential features of modern forest fire fighting.
 This is of course, one of the most useful services rendered by the instru- n'ent which MT. Bell invented in every sparsely settled district of the United States. It is not only indispensable in the transaction of ordinary business: 1t has protective value. In the deep woods Of Mains and the Adirondacks, where the telephone has penetrated to tke most dis tant lumber camps. communication can be had at the very first alarm of fire with distant cities and fire fighters can be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

ously enough, all about the oldest set tied town north of the Chesapeake. Here, where the pilgrim fathers first landed, is a tract of eighty or ninety square miles covered with varied growth of timber, which, since very early days, has frequently been devastated by fires. On account of it's summer popularity, no place probably in the United States can less well afford to have fires in its for ests than Plymouth, and it's efforts to prevent the recurring disasters are stren- uous indeed.
 The provisions that have been adopted for the protection of Plymouth Woods are typical of those that are coming to be used everywhere in forests adjacent to populous territory. The prime neces- sity is system of incessant watchful- ness, whereby certain men living at cer- tain points are all the time on the look out for trouble Particularly along the railroads somebody must always be ready to detect the first appearance of curl ing wisp of smoke that may be the be- ginning of a great confiagration.
 Secondly, there Is going on here year ,by year extension of the lanes, which ire in universal use for preventing the spread of the fires. These consist merely of long trenches connecting at strategic points the wood roads which form natural fire lanes. All that is needed is to dig up and clear away the leaves and vegetable mould. It is unnecessary with most stands of trees to separate the branches, for the strip of bare ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

gangs of men, properly equipped for fighting the fire. Within half an hour three different crews met at the scene of the trouble and promptly put out what threatened to be very destructive blaze in valuable stretch of white pine timber.
 The work of forest fire fighting is great ly furthered wherever the railroads have installed the composite system of tele- phoning; that is the apparatus which all lows the use of the ordinary telegraph wires running along every railroad track for telephonic purposes. Indeed, in tho opportunities for assistance of this kind is one of the many arguments in favGr of this system.
 The various state, forestry associations in the east are making special efforts at this time to spread right knowledge of the methods of checking fires when start ed and of preventing their occurrence. How big an evil people with the welfare of the forests at heart have to combat appears in such statements as that 60O.- 900 acres of timber land in the Adiron- dacks were burned in the single year of 1904: that to fight these fires cost more than sl75,000, and that the direct loss in timber was estimated at s, ,500. .000 to say nothing of the vast indirect loss from destruction of young timber that had no present, but great prospective, value.
 The Gawk Engraving co. makes the best cuts. Phone Peoples ZIG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

brought out to the nearest railway station. On account of the preseince of the teis- phone it is unlikely that such widespread confagrations as have devastated the north woods in the past will take place again, unless under very exceptional cir. cumstances.
 Similarly in the Plymouth Woods the branch of the Bell telephone system which operate in southeas stern Massa- chusetts is rapidly extending its service into every part of the tract where there Is house or a summer cottage. If all the inhabitants. including the Portuguese cranberry pickers, were on the telephone the conditions for effective fire fighting would be well nigh ideal As it is the town forester, Mir. George R, Briggs, from his headquarters at Indian Hill. eleven miles to the south of the village can direct operations when a contest with the flames is on with something of the same precision with which General Oyama directs his troops by telephone against the Russian forces. When fire Is discovered MT. Briggs is called up at Indian Hill and told the circumstances as far as known. He promptly gets into farm houses on the edge of the woods and generally learns about the location of the fire. Over the nearest wood road he despatches men from the department headquarters with chemical sprinklers, and at the same time by telephone he orders his forces from Plymouth, Chil-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
FIGHTING FOREST FIRES
 WHERE PILGRIMS LANDED

in smoke. Standing timber in regions close to the great markets of New York, Philadelphia and Boston is at once more valuable than in more remote districts. Besides, the incalculable loss of attract iveness every time a piece of forest land is burned down amounts really to the most serious item of all.
 The woods are worth millions to New England, Long Island and New Jersey those, particularly, that are close to the sea-because they help to draw eastward each summer thousands of well-to-do westerners and southerners Take away the sylvan background and you spoil the seaside picture. It is the combna- ton of forest, beach and rocky head lands that has given national popularity to the Maine coast and the north shore and the south shore of Massachusetts.
 So 1t isn't strange that unusual attemRts are being made just now in Massachu- setts and other eastern states to pre- vent in the future the forest fires which have been so destructive in the past. Take the case of Plymouth Woods. one of the biggest tracts of forest land in the eastern part of the United States. and
 specially famous because situated. curi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
hy Clearance Swings Along OFF And Other Bargains
Clearing House
 For Bargains

In July, Makers, Jobbers ana others who handle merchandise wholesale are very anxious to get rid of surpluses that remain after the season Is oVer
 They want an outlet They also want d quick one. Natur- ally they turn to a store Ike Saks. We don't dicker, nor hem nor haw. "Sir we'll simply give you so much-if that price IS too little you need not accept it."
 But, nine times out of ten, they do accept. In this way we have bought in the last few days, an enormous quantity of merchandise for nearly noting. Added to this are our own sur pluses and left overs. The two together make a magnificent spread for Monday money savers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

Plymouth. Mass, July 15.-At this sea- son of the year the city man goes into the woods, and lucky for the woods If he leaves them standing. Not that he chops them down with his little camp hatehet; few evergreen boughs hacked off for bed are no great loss to the for est The trouble Is that the amateur woodsman too often butts in with a plen- tiful supply of tobacco, and the cigarette stubs do the rest. As a wise poet has written,
 sThe campers neither toll nor spin,
 But pretty blazes they begin;
 Nor Solomon, in all his ease,
 Burned money up like like on of these."
 Along the Atlantic seaboard, thronged from June to October with excursion- ists and cottagers from every section of the country. the problem of keeping the forests intact has become here perhaps even more difficult than elsewhere, and nowhere else certainly Is it's gravity more thoroughly appreciated. The thrifty easterner hates to see his wealth go up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Full Stock OfHOSiery

It is an unusual store-Saks Our claim for distinction and individuality based upon the fact that do things differently and better For example in July is customary for most stores to let the hosiery stock go to blazes dunn t Varieties get raed and ranges knocked to pieces Observe please the difference Test this stock. Ask for any size, for any color and you have your particular hosiery whms, call for what you want. It is here-not something just good'-but IT-the stocking you want is at Saks.
 At 25 staple qualities black few styles fast c extra length
 At 35c three LOO Six styles effects Rembrandt and Richeieu ribs splendid value.
 At soc Lord and Tayo direct mportaton Numerousace styles including many the ankle lace effects of lise
 7 Saks and Lord and Tyors importation from Germany and France, twenty different open lace styles of sle.
 At 00 dyed by Louis Hemsdorf white and heels, extra lengths; gauge lise effects splendid dollar stocking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Pretty UndermuSHnS---WOnenS Drawers Worth up I.25 at 30C.

Women's Drawers. You know when we tell you they are worth up SIPS that they You know when we tell you will sell them tomorrow at 39c that will. Is it necessary to say more1
 Mo-
 It is the confidence you have in Saks that makes this business run along so smoothly. Price does not make bargan-he article may be so cheap that it is mere trash and dear at any cost It is the store from which you buy the article that determines its bargain merits than any thing else. For instance, drawers at 39c are hardly worth buyingyet $25 drawers from Saks certainly worth buying at 39c, understand from Saks. Do you see2
 Made of Splended Muslin-trimmed in tucks andfine lace edging and insertion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Caught v Wi4e.:- 1@s wemens waSnea4ss s7i44s naee One~FOurfh Torn Off Prices

accident We the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Attractive NeCkWear for 2OC.

Embroidered turnovers five hundred pieces maker s surplus that for trHe Look at the styles probably hundred of them and not is unattracve
 gold, brown, blue, green pink and two-toned silk em brodery white linen foundation; cool Appropriate for shirt waist and cotton suit Fresh thoroughly washable. Not piece in the lot worth less than Soc while many are worth 75c Tomorrow at........ 2OC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Hi.5O KimOnOS Reduced 10 O5C.

Long Kimonos at o5c, worth SIPS and S15O The sacrificed them because there only six in the lot, quantity small that it of earthly to him. Just enough however, to make merry selling at Saks Monday. Of coolish summerish lawns n dainty polka dotted and floral patterns white Large sleeves in fact, plenty of room everywhere in them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Crowds 35 &a,s wemsn me s2!s s9!eg z A%sy:: ss: Prices are One Fourth Of

Wool The idea that associates exclusively with cold  instances than cotton No fabric be delightful words Tomorrow
 
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  from the prices The offering holds for limited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

pretty solid tucng floral shrred by hand collar bead beading Formerly $895 $4eo imported Nlul collar formed of of Val lace; full blouse hand down back Formerly a
 Nul pointed yoke shed
  $495.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
This is a Remarkable Waist SaIe


of m the dn
  maesi VI he m are linn beau uch to auht e yta m he pe wi wecm msy waist bargains were never offered in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

of Val
  Formerly $500, $4sb Of French Null white; Val embroidery
  of lace of of
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
This Suit FOrnerIy $,35 az SI4.05.

of the h Bulgarian large  reached where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
MarVe/OuSPriCe OrBeau-
 fifuI Linen Suits.

Ter
  and Did full to saec \ and unusual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

The Gawk Engraving Co. makes th best cuts. Phone PeoolA's ZIG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
This Suit FOrmerIy $2O af S0.05.

Coat Suit of splendid Irish cuffs double breasted, large pearl b ters of pleats. At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
TELLS OF THE KILLING
HARRY NEWTON TEsTIFIEs IN HIS
 OWN BEHALF.
Swears That Lacy Attacked Him and that He Used AK in De-
 femse of His Own

wetumpka, Nov. 9.--(SpeciaI. )-The case of the State vs. Harry Newton, alias Harper Gilmer, charged with the murder of Samuel F. Lacy the night of October 18th. 1903. went to trial at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, after the consumption of about three hours in selecting jury, and after the defense had offered and argued a motion to quash the venire because 1t failed to show the defendant or his attorney which of the venire were the regularly summoned petit jurors for the week and which were the special jurors sum- nnoned in this case. The motion was overruled.
 The first witness placed on the stand was Dr. E. P. Moon, who testified as to the character of the wounds, three on the head, which was practically crushed, and chopped to pieces. and a stab in the throat. He also testified as to the general appearance and condition of the room in which the killing oc- where the difficulty which led to the killing started. The testimony in the case was in substance the same as that given in the former trial and published in today's Advertiser.
 The defense offered only three wit neses. and but one of these. the de- fendant himself, was of much value
 
 voice his version of the dificulty that resulted in the death of S. F. Lacy. Newton said that he had to kill the de- ceased to protect his own person. Mir Lacy. he said, rushed upon him, and being larger man. weighing thirty five or forty pounds more than himself, easily bore him to the floor, at the same time remarking that he was going to kill him. Newton said he saw a knife in Mir. Lacy's hand, which he took away from him and stabbed Lacy fin the throat. Lacy then sprang off New ton. On regaining his feet, Newton testified, he reached back, secured an axe and dealt MT. Lacy three blows. the first one a left-handed blow, which knocked him to the floor. Newton says he changed the ax to his right hand and dealt two more blows.
 Newton, alias Gilmer, was cool and calm while giving his testimony, and at no time seemed at all worried, except once. when under the fire of cross-ex- animation. his present and past names were touched upon.
 Neal Powell, for the prosecution. the negro boy. in his testimony stated that Newton had borrowed MT. Lacy's knife and placed 1t in his pocket before the witness fled from the room where the difficulty started.
 The case went to the jury this after room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
NICHoLs-RoLLINs.
Pretty Church Wedding Takes Place

1n IEOys
 Troy, Nov. 9.-(Special.) )-Jeff Crowd CT of Sanford. Covington County, was brought to Troy this morning by Dep uty Marshal c. M. Cox charged with retailing liqu Ir without having first paid the special tax as required by law. He was arraigned before United States Commissi oner Tutwiler and bound over under s200 bond.
 Yesterday afternoon at half past 5 o'clock. the marriage of Jep Nichols to Miss Addie Rollins occurred in the Pres byterian Church. Rev. J. c. Sturgeon oficiating. Over the altar were the in- itials, N. R.. done in yellow chrysan- themums. Miss Julia Jcrnigan played the welding music and at the appointed hour the bridal party entered the church, Mir. Sturgeon preceding the ush- CTS. Dock Carroll and Lowry Sturgeon, who were followed by the bride and groom. Immediately after the cere- mony Mir. and Mrs. Nichols left for their future home at Slocomb, Houston County.
 The bride is a granddaughter of w. D. siler of Troy. and Is an attractive young woman. The groom is the broth CT of Sheriff S. M. Reeves, and is successful merchant in the town of Slocomb.
 Col T. c. McCorvey of the University of Alabama will deliver a lecture in the auditorium of the State Normal Col lege here tomorrow night.
 Prof. E, M Shackelford has been absent from the city several days at Hope Hull. Montgomery County. at tending the bedside of his father. who is reported as desperately i'll.
 The saw mill of T. w. Powell. seven miles north of this place. was burned last night. The origin of the fire Is not known.
 Aaron Trotman, a negro. was shot last night in the southern part of the city and dangerously wounded. It Is not thought that he will recover. He claims to have been shot by white man, Tom Harold. The cause of the shooting has not been learned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
CIRCUIT COURT OF MARENGO.
Ten Capital Cases Are on the Crimins
 naclaf.

Ten Capital Cases Are on the Criminal
 Docket.
 Linden, Nov. 9.-(Specia1 1.-The Cir cult G urt of Marengo convened here Monday morning, the Hon. John T. Luckland presiding. The grand jury is composed of twenty members. Colonel William B. Cooper Is the foreman, and the grand jury is composed of som: of the best citizens.
 Before charging the grand jury the presiding judge requested John H. Jackson, one of the grand jurors. to open court with prayer. The Judges charge to the grand jury was an ap- peal to do their duty.
 O. L. Gray. solicitor for the First Ju- dicial Circuit, is present to represent the State.
 The Southern Engine and Boiler Works vs. e. s. Golden and T. E. Clan cy is the only case in which jury has Monday evening and the entire day Tuesday was srent in arranging the plsadir gs. Yesterday morning the first witness was examined.
 The visiting attorneys are MT. Tim berlake of Jackson, Tenn, A. D. Pitts an L. F. Jeffries of Selma. W. F. Her bert, Eenry Mcdaniel, B. c. Wilson, E. mopolis and John Mckinley from Eu- taw. Among the other visitors Is former Circuit Judge John C. Anderson. now cne of the associate justices of the Supreme Court. There is always a welcome for him iL Marengo County.
 The civil docket has III cases and the criminal 163, with many jail cases where indictments are found to be add ed. TEere are now ten capital cases
 The Baptist Church. by its Ladies' Aid Society secured Hon. Ali Taylor for Monday night. He made a most favor able impression and had a good house.
 Many will attend the fair in Selma.
 The good price of cotton has bright ened up business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
sAsfMONs-PARKER.
xoung Couple es Ozark Are Married in
 Birmingham.

Ozark. Nov. s.-(special)-E. l.. sammons and Miss Katrina Parker. both of Ozark. were ma ,cied at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs. w. J. Ray, at Birmingham, at 2:30 ?. m. yesterday, Rev. w. J. Ray ofiiciating. The yoUrg couple left Immediately on a tour of several States.
 Both young people were reared here, where they are popular and have the best wishes of a wide circle of friends.
 News to relatives here is that R. Y. Bowling, who was operated on for ap- pendicitis in Montgomery Sunday af- sernoon- is doing we'll.
 Busf 1ess ard collections in Ozark are not as good as last fall. Cotton prices are as good, but the crop is short and farmers have less paying capacity. Food ciSps are abundant and the wire grass belt wtll live.
 Fl. M. Sessions. managing -presi- dent of the Merche nts' and Planters Bank. is erecting handsome new $10,- 900 residence on Daleviile Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
srALLINGs CASE GOES OVER.
Absence of Witnesses Brings About
 POstpOmememt.

Greenville, Nov. 9.--(Special. )-The trial of Dan Stillings. which was set for today. was called by Judge Richard son little after 2 o'clock this after noon. The Court House was full of the special venire, witnesses and specta- tors. The State announced ready, but asked for attachments for two absent witnes Jes.
 The defense asked for attachments for two witnesses. The State refusing to admit the showing of these two witnesses. the defendant asked for a continuance. The case was therefore continued until an adjourned term. which will be held on the first Monday in February.
 Commissioners Court has been in session all this week. Besides attend ing to the regulsr routine business it had to draw jurors for the next twelve months. The Court appointed a com mittee to arrange for a good Thanks giving dinner for the inmates of the poor house. dinner will be served such as many of the poor have not had in many years
 Dr. R. E. Smith was reelected Coun- ty Physician for another year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
NEGRO USES GUN.
Woman is Shot and Fatally Wounded
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uh Uh1OmtOWms
 Uniontown. Nov. 9.-(Special. )-In the suburbs of tke city Saturday night Margaret Walker. colored. ordered Frank Williams, negro, to leave her premises. He went home. loaded his gun and coming back shot her. She fingered until last night, when she died. Walker made his escape
 About o'clock smoke was discovered coming from J M. Langhorne's drug store and by the time the store could be opened the house was so hot and filled with smoke that nobody could enter. At last the fire company flooded the floors and were able to get in. The fire was in the cellar among the paints. oils and chemicals. There was no ex- plosion and the fire was extinguished In the store everything was badly damaged.
 Dr. Langhorne's loss is covered by insurance. but it will be several days before he can resume business.
 Work was begun Monday by United States officials on the experimental road beginning at the corporate limits and running north This is a matter of great interest to the whole canebrake country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Negro is Called to His Door and Fill
 With RfPd Ghnx

Florence, Nov. 9.-(Special. )-Sheriff O. B. Hill end Constable James Peden came in from Killen, nine cliles east of Florence, last night, with Jackson Jones, Will Jones and D. Gordon and placed them in the Lauderdale County jail.
 Monday right the three men called Fayette Howell to his door and as he opened it, all opened fire on him with double. berrel shotguns, filling him full of bird shot. No cause is known for the att, mpted murder. The parties are all negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
Hor.e swnppIng to Re Innnrnratea

Huntsville, Nov. 9.-(Special. )-The City Council has removed all license from horse traders who ply their avo- cation in Huntsville and a number of leading business men have determine ed to have a first Monday" here every month as in Tennessee and Kentucky. It is believed that, as Huntsville Is in the center of a wide range of territory in which stock and cattle raising Is a considerable industry. first Monday will soon become a great monthly event. Heretofore, stock trading has been restricted by the collection of heavy city license.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-10
Some Box PartIe.

The opening day of the Central Ala bama Fair and the weather being ideal brought together a large gathering Of society people and patrons of the boxes at the races.
 Kirkpatrick's box were: pr. ana Mrs S. kirkpatrick. Miss Jamie Nelson. Mr w. R. Nelson, pr. T. P. Gay, Mr and Mrs. Ellis's guests were Mir. and MrS B. H. Craig, Mrs. Raymond, Mrs E Robbins, ST., Miss Byrne, Mrs Watt craig. Mir. and Mrs. O. Hendricks Tn Messrs. whaley and Tibbetts box were Mesdames Jim Hunter and Land, Misses