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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
WALTER MOORE IS
 STILL IN THE RAGE
REPORTS THAT HE WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF ARE pENIEp-ALDERMA COOPER SAYS MOORE WILL WIN.

Reports recently circulated that Walter Moore the alderman from the Fourth ward, will not make the race for sheriff have no foundation in fact.
 The reports yesterday became so per- sistent that Alderman Moore's friends and supporters took occasion to deny them elphaticaly.
 Alderman B. H. Cooper, who Is close personal friend and warm political sup porter of Alderman Moore. made ths statement regarding the subject.
 ''These reports that Alderman Walter Moore will retire from the race for sheriff of Jefferson county are the invention of an idle brain
 They might be thought to be vicious if they were not known to be ridiculous.
 ''Walter Moore is in the race to stay. In the judgment of his supporters and all well informed persons In Jefferson coun- ty he is easily well in the front.
 We know perfectly well where these reports originated, and for what purpose they have been circulated. They have been invented by persons who, seeing that All dcrman Moore's candidacy has been stead fly gaining strength throughout the coun- ty-in the country as well as in the cities-have felt that they must do some thing that would counteract the trend in Alderman Moore's favor.
 There is a hornely proverb,' continued Alderman Cooper, that the wish father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
GREAT GALA DAY
 FOR ORPHANS AID
PICNIC AT SMITHS PARK TO BE A NOTABLE EVENT-HORSE RAG ING, BASEBALL AND OTHER sPoRTS-MEMoL BAND.

The picnic for the benefit of the orphan age at East Lake takes place at Smiths park next Wednesday. The committee is working hard to make it a brilliant af- fair
 The gates will be opened at 10 a. m and the entertainment will continue until midnight. Harry Vaughan is getting up a baseball game. There will be horse rac- ing foot racing, auto racing, cycle rae- ing and other field day sports. There will be dancing also.
 Memolfs band will escort the orphans from East Lake to the picnic in the fore noon. From 7:30 D. m. to 10:30 D. m. Mem offs band will render g popular concert programme. The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will light up the grounds free of charge.
 Interest in the silver service to be pre- sented to the most popular citizen of Jefferson county is intense. The can didates for popular favor thus far enter ed are Lige Loy, Deputy Sheriff Stratford and Tom Pound. The silver is on exhib- 'iton at the Jobe-Rose store on Nine teenth street.
 At meeting of the executive commit tee of the Jefferson County Orphanage association held last night motion was made requesting the pastors of all the churches in Birmingham and vicinity to announce the picnic for the benefit of the helpless little ones"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
NEGRO WOMAN HAD
 AN EXCITING RIDE

The ride of Paul Revere and Phil sher- fdan and the nameless hero who whipped his fiery steed on, and on. and on in front of the roaring waters of the Johnstown flood fade into oblivion when compared with the wild ride of Il negro woman through the streets of Birmingham yes- terday. Nothing could stop her in the mad flight. and she had no special destl- nation.
 Women trembled with fear and children screamed as they caught sight of the frantic horse driven by a still more frantic woman. coming down first one street and then another.
 The entire business section of the city was in turmoil Merchants were expect ing any moment to see her drive into some store Pedestrians were powerless to move. By this time she had made the circuit of 8 half dozen squares and was wheeling Into Second avenue again when she tumbled from the vehicle into the street. The horse, frothing at the mouth from exhaustion. kept on in it's mad flight, but was stopped at the cor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
 CASE AGAINST BENNETT
 PRACTICALLY DROPPED

A majority of the members of the po- lice commission are of the opinion that the charge of wife-beating against Po- liceman Walter Bennett ended Wednesday when Mrs. Bennett withdrew her suit in the civil court for divorce Some of them consider the case in so far as the commission is concerned, at an end, and will not ask for 1t to be called at the next meeting.
 Chairman Parkers views were express ed in The Age-Herad yesterday when he said that he know of no reason for dealing with Bennett If a reconciliation had been effected between him and his wife. Other members of the commission were free to give their opinion when seen yesterday.
 Commissioner Donahoe said that he agreed with Mir Parker and as the de- clsion of the commission was reserved pending the trial. he did not consider that decision would be necessary.
 q sam of the opinion that the charge will be dropped entirely" said MT. Dom ahoe. We have no evidence that he beat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
INVITE PUBLIC TO
 GROUNDS TOMORROW
MANAGEMENT WANTS PEOPLE TO VISIT FAIR GROUNDS TO SEE PROGRESS THAT HAS BEEN MADE.

President Eugene Fes and Secretary R. M. Williams have extended an inW- tation to the public to visit the fair grounds Sunday afternoon.
 "The work has progressed so rapidly that we are practically in readiness now to accept exhibits and we want the public to come out and see how much has been accomplished" said Manager Williams. "The buildings are completed, the race track is ready for the horses, and the grounds are rapidly being beautihed and prepared to receive the public"
 The work on the main exhibit hall has been painted and everything will be put in readiness to receive the exhibits by next week. The first floor will be taken up in exhibits of various kinds and on the second floor will be the woman's de- pertinent.
 Manager McCafferty of the poultry de- pertinent, has received about 1500 entries for the poultry show which will last six days during the fair. The exhibits in this department will include all kinds of chickens. ducks, geese, turkeys, rab bits and squirrels.
 The fair will begin on October g, and will continue through November 2. Every thing will be in readiness before the time for opening and Manager Williams states that no construction work will be done after the first day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
DEBATE WAS WON BY
 THE AFFIRMATIVE
QUESTION DEBATED WAS, IRE. SOLVED. THAT THE HIGHER UNDESIRABLE"

The subject of the debate of the Clay Society of Debate last night was, Re solved, That the Higher Education of Women Is Undesirable" The affirmative side of the argument was upheld by James Graham, while A. J. Walker advocated the theory that women should strive to secure the highest education within ths gift of our colleges and universities. The debate was held in the Commercial club rooms.
 The question of which debatcr advanced the greater number of points i1 tEsir ar- guments was left to the following judgos Charles Weaver, Thomas Henley and Burr Blackburn, who decided for the affirma- tive The debate of A. J. Walker on the negative was considered excellent and the decision was won by the affirmative by only a few points.
 The points of MT Graham on the af- firmative were that the place of the moth CT and daughter was at home. and that they should consider their home duties the most important they have to dis charge. MT. Graham also presented the idea that the adoption of the trades and professions, originally intended for tho sterner sex, by women was one of several conditions of the present time that has provoked the recent race suicide agita- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Large Class of Candidates Will Be
 Initiated Tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be Knights of Columbus day in Birmingham.
 All incoming trains tonight and tomor- row morning will bring Knights and their families or relatives The railroad com panies have granted special rates from Atlanta, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nash vile. Memphis. Meridian and all Alabama points for this occasion
 A large class of candidates will be initiated and the members of Birming- ham council, the visitors and the candi- dates will proceed in a body from the hall on Twentieth street and Fourth ave- nue to St. Paul's church to attend high mass at 1030 o'clock.
 The candidates are requested to report to the financial secretary at the hall at 3 a. m.
 The Rev Father Coyle will preach the sermon at high mass.
 The initiatory exercises will take place at the hall early Sunday afternoon. The order of Knights of Columbus, is under the auspices of the Catholic church and it's ritual is said to be of a religious character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

his wife and there is no one to testify against him if she has withdrawn her suit"
 Eugene Fies said that he considered the event closed. He had never heard any evidence to the effect that Bennett struck his wife and as the policeman and his wife had made up, he saw no reason for taking further action.
 "The case is at and end so far as am concerned" said Edward Warren. when seen at his place of business on Second avenue. T certainly have no req son to prosecute a man for wife-beating or anything else when the wife sees fit to withdraw a suit for divorce from the courts"
 Commissioner Sid Jones was non-com- initial He said he couldn't tell what he would do until the case was called for trial One other commissioner, Lucien Brown, did not desire to commit himself. He was inclined to believe, however that the incident was at an end as the com- mission reserved its opinion until the case had been disposed of in court.
 My attorney will tell you whether or not I intend to insist on having Bennett tried by the police commission" said Commissioner George G. Phillips T do not wish to say anything further"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
CITY ORDINANCES
 ARE RATHER VAGUE
TRIAL OF W. A. SMITH FOR Vlo. LATINO BUILDING LAWS SHOWS THAT CITY ORDINANCES ARE SOMEWHAT CONTRADICTORY.

Hearing In the case of w. A. Smith re- vealed the fact yesterday that the or dinanoes concerning the building laws are somewhat vague. The result, however, was not victory for Mir. Smith, nor was 1t victory for the building Inspector It was a compromise. J. G. Smith, the assistant city attorney, suggested that the case be dismissed provided the de- fendant comply with the law, as recent ly amended. Frank s. White, attorney for MT. Smith, was willing for the case to be dismissed but he didn't wish to have any extenuating conditions. He said he would advise his client to make immed- fate changes, and if he failed to come up to the requirements of the law he could again be arrested. This solution was satis- factory to both A. B. McClendon of the fire department, and C. w. Austin of the Southeastern Tariff association, who con demned the fltfe MT. Smith was acquit- ted
 1t seems there was a law in force seV- eral years ago that provided for the erection of hanging f1ues, provided they were erected on metallic foundations. A subsequent ordinance was passed, which made no provisions for fiues except those with ground foundations. Certain clauses, however, were interpreted yesterday to mean that they could be suspended or placed on joists. But it developed that a law was enacted at the last meeting of the council which covered the point. It could not be used, though, in MT. Smiths case as 1t was made before the ordin- ance became effective. The amendment provides that all fiues not forming parts of chimneys or not placed on the ground or foundations or sheet iron are defec- tive. MT. Smith is expected to conform to the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

ner of Second avenue and Twenty-frst street by Policemen Murphy and Wal drop.
 A crowd gathered around the woman. All she would say was: q shore did drive dat horse some"
 She was arrested and given another ride to police station. When questioned she repeated what she said about steal- Ing the horse and buggy and refused to give her name.
 "One Thousand And One is my name. ' she shouted at the top of her voice and she was bool1sd as "Unknown.a
 The woman caught sight of the horse and buggy, which belongs to J. B. Fran cis. standing in front of the Woodward building She got in and then began the reckless drive through the streets.
 The vehicle was in charge of Hines Francis. who left 1t to transact some business in the building When he came out it was gone. Bystanders told him that a negro woman drove off with the team, and MT Francis secured another horse for the purpose of overtaking her. He was unsuccessful. however, until the woman lost fer balance and fell out. The excitement occurred at 80 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
MAN CLAIMED TO BE
 SPECIAL OFFICER
w. c, GRADY WAS FINED BIO BY JUDGE FEAGlN IN THE POLICE COURT TERDAY-HAD LIT. TILE TO SAY.

Charged with impersonating an officer and claiming that he was special police man sent out directly from the office Of the chief of police for the purpose of running down suspicious houses, w. c. Grady, a white man. was fined Slo in tho police court yesterday. MT. Grady, who is said to be a fireman on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, had little to say concerning the affair. From the evidence 1t seems he entered a house on Avenue A with the view of having amusement
 I'm policeman direct from the ehiei of1cen he Is quoted as saying. The presence of the patrolmen did not seem to concern him, they say, and he still asserted that he was special 1t was a different story before Judge Fea- gin, who imposed the fine. It was paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
COLLINS RESIGNS AS
 CITY MEAT INSPECTOR

"You will fill this position and exercise all authority belonging thereto until suc- cessor of MT. Collins is elected by the Board of Aldermen and qualities. Re- spectfully,
 aGEoRGE B. WARD, Mayor"
 Under MT. Collins administration the standard of milk used in Birmingham has been very high and meat dealers have guarded against selling anything but the best. He has had charge of the office for several years and has never failed to prosecute any case of violation of the law brought under his observation.
 MT. Duncan Is believed to be well fitted to fill the place. He Is not only a chem ist who has devoted much study to the composition of substances, but is famil- far with the science of bacteriology It Is MT. Duncan's intention to establish at once a bacteriological laboratory for a closer search for germs and other things that is contained in milk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

c. A. Collins. city inspector of milk and meats, has resigned to become secretary of the Southern club He will be suc- ceeded temporarily by E. M. Duncan, the present assistant, who has been connect ed with the office for some time. The change will take place Monday, Septem- Der 25, after which time MT. Duncan will have full charge of the inspection of meat and milk
 MT. Collins letter of resignation was forwarded to Mayor Ward yesterday. He expressed regret in leaving the place. The Mayor accepted the resignation and sent the following letter to Mir. Duncan:
 September 22, 1905. MT. D. M Duncan, City.
 Dear Sir-You are hereby appointed chief meat and milk inspector for the city of Birmingham, vice c. A. Collins, re- signed effective September 25, 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
HEADLESS BODY IF
 INFANT IS FOUND It is Wrapped In Finest Silks
 and Linens MYSTERY ABOUT DEATH Body Was Hastily Buried Under a Large Rock Near North 5Irmlng-
 ham Park--coroner at
 Work on Case.
MYSTERY ABOUT DEATH

Mystery surrounds the discovery yester- day of the body of well dressed infant, which had evidently been hastily buried, at the base of huge rock on the moun- tain back of North Birmingham park. It's head was missing and only the clothes gave evidence that it belonged to wealthy parents.
 Coroner Paris was summoned when the ghastly find was made by a negro man and a white boy. After making thor ough Investigation of the thy grave and the condition of ths body. he declared that he believed murder of the foulest kind had been committed. He said he in- tended to make 0 further investigation and would ask the assistance of the police if necessary.
 The clothes will be kept a9 evidence and a post mortem examination of the body will be made today. In or3er to leave no stone untnrned the conorer has in- vited many persons to examine the body and clothing to see if any of 1t can be identified. He asks that others, who have not been seen personally, call at Gaudlns undertaking establishment this morning for the same purpose. The cor oner said he would summons jury to assist him In making an examination of the body
 An Isolated Spot.
 The body was found in an isolated spot in the woods back of North Birmingham park. The person carrying 1t there dlo not take time to dig very deep hole, and the only thing that hid 1t from view was a rock that had been placed over the opening In the haste of the person burying the body to get away, portions of the clothes were left uncovered. This led to the discovery by the negro and boy, who gave his name as Weaver. The boy said that he passed the lonely spot Sunday and noticed something resem- bling cloth projecting from undes the edge of the rock When he and the negro passed there yesterday, they stopped and removed the stone. A horrible sight met their gaze
 Head Eaten Away.
 There lay the headless body of an in. fant, clothed in the finest silks and linen that money could buy. Tiny bones scat tered about the place indicated that roc dents or probably dogs had eaten the head. The boy and man lost no timc in notifying W. T. Dickson, a nearby gro- cer, who telephoned for the coroner. From the first the coroner said he knew he had a mystery to deal with and he proposes to run down every clue In aii endeavor to locate the murderer. owing to the decomposed state of the body mo the absence of the head the coroner could do nothing else but guess at the age of the child. He hopes to settle this rcint at the examination eoday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
RESTORED HIS HAIR
Scalp Humor Cured by Cuticura
 Soap and Ointment
AFTER ALL ELSE FAILED

"I was troubled with severe scalp humor and loss of hair that gave me great deal of annoyance and inconven- fence. After unsuccessful efforts with many remedies and so-called hair tonics, a friend induced me to try cuticura Soap and Ointment. The humor was cured in short time, my hair was restored as healthy as ever, and can gladly say l have since been entirely free from any further annoy ance. I shall always use Cuticura Soap, and keep the Ointment on hand to use as dressing for the hair and scalp. (signed) Fred'k Busche, aI3 East 57th St., New York City"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Mitchell Record Is Filed.

Washington. September 22-The record fin the case of Senator John H. Mitchell was filed in the United States supreme court today. It is brought here on a writ of error from the United States district court of Oregon in which Senator Mitchell was convicted of complicity with the Ore gon land fraud cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Ex-Governor o'FerraiI Dead.

Richmond. Va. September Performer Governor Charles T. O'Ferrall of Vir- ginla. died fin this city at 10 o'clock this morning from nervous prostration. He had been in falling health for about year prior to his death. and had been confined to his bed for only month. the last three days of which he was un- conscious. The state and city authorities have as yet taken no action in the direc- ton of honorlng his memory, although this will be done. The funeral will take place Sunday
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation. as re- ported by the weather bureau for select southern stations during "A hours end ing at 10 a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Timely Thoughts For Teachers and Pupils

We wish to that in order to get in touch with the future depostors of this section and to aid tho school authorities in helping the children to become familiar with banking forms and methods by actual ob ject lessons the Citizens Savings Bank is about to in stall a School Savings Bank system, which will not only be instructive and interesting to the children but will believe, be of real benefit to the principals teachers themselves. This system templates the offering of valuable prizes to classes making the best savings record during each school year, which, together with the full operation of tho system will be fully explained to teachers pupils application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
THE WEATHER.
Local Weather Dats,

Washington, September 2.-Forecast for Alabama; Fair Saturday and Sunday; light variable Mlnds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Birmingham. September p. 4p. m Maximum temperature .... ..4......... s6 Minimum temperature ................ = Mean temperature ...................... 72 Normal temperature ...a............... Il Deficiency of temperature since Jan
 uary .............. ....."...........,.. .,i0 Rainfall since D. m. yesterday ...... .0 Rainfall since January ..............n.6 .61 Deficiency of rainfall since Janu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

In the first division of the criminal court yesterday, Jerry Girgsby, a negro. was found guilty of assault and battery with a weapon, and a fine of s25 was im- posed.
 Burrell Gray Is on trial in the first division of the criminal court on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
 Edgar L. Adler filed bill in the chan cory court yesterday afternoon against Charles A. schaeffer and Peter Howard to quiet title to certain mineral rights in the west half of the southwest quarter of section 12. township 17, range 6 west. Chancellor A. H. Benners yesterday rendered a decree in the case of Drennen & Co. vs. w. Fl. Lane, ct al., deciding that the plea of the defendants was insufficient and allowing twenty days for them to file an answer.
 A bill has been filed In the chancery court by the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham against the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad com pany The bill seeks to have an order from the court abatlng an alleged nuis- ance which the defendants are causing by the obstruction of Avenue and Powell avenue at Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets.
 It is declared In the bill that the act of the legislature passed on october 6. 1903, which the defendants claim gave them authority to close the street mem tioned. is unconstitutional. The complaint was filed by City Attorney F. D. Smith and so far no answers have been made by the respondents.
 The respondents have thirty days in which to file an answer to the allega- tions made by the complainants, and when the answer is filed the case will be set for hearing probably during tho month of September or October.
 John Doe, ex dem. Louise G. Wiehle filed an ejectment suit in the city court yesterday against Lula B. Harton.
 The following marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court:
 Ellis Parker of Brilliant 10 Miss Maggie Long.
 R. A. Hubbard of Thomas to Miss Lula Bell Spoke
 J. l.. Lunsford of Nashville to Miss Ella Kenyon.
 Articles of incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday incorporating the Roberts Printing company with cap- ital stock of $2500. The purposes of the incorporation are to do printing ltho- graphing and engraving The following are the incorporators and directors of the company: Charles Roberts, president; R. c. Booth T. R. Weakley.
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