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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
YOLANDA DECO IS
 REMANDED TO JAIL
HAZEL DEAN, AT GADSDEN, IS AL LOWED TO MAKE BOND FOR $5oo-oNLY ONE WITNESS TEs- TIFIES.

Gadsden, January 7.-(Special.)- 1.-The preliminary trial of Yolanda Degg and Hazel Dean, on the charge of murder ing Aubrey Womack. early last Sunday morning, was brought to a close this afternoon, when Justice Dunlap remanded Yolanda Degg to jail without bond, to await the action of the grand jury, and Hazel Dean was allowed bon. in the sum of $500
 The defense put up only one witness, Hazel Dean, who swore that she, Yolan- d5. Degg and Will Hasson were all fight ing Womack. Hasson was dressed in Yoladas black gown. striking at Wom- ack over Yolanda's shoulders with some- thing in his hand which sne could not see. She then ran to call officers over the telephone. When Yolanda came into the room again she said Hasson had secured a pistol from a bureau, and heard the shot and saw Womack drop dead. Just before Womack was shot he jumped backward and threw up both hands. She also denies having seen brass knucks on his hand. Hasson went out of rear door wearing Yolanda's gown and carrying his clothes on his arm, returning later by the front door. fully dressed. Cleo Moore, another inmate, corroborated this testimony The decision of Justice Dun lap meets with popular approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
BENNIE MAKES REPORT.
During 1904 There Were 156 Arrests Recorded.

The following report has been issued by l.. A. Bennie, secretary and treas urer:
 "The present humane society was or ganized in September, 1902. Until Febru- ary. 1903, little progress had been made in the enforcement of section All of the city code, which relates to the law for lhe prevention of cruelty to animals and children.
 rests with 135 convictions. In 1904. 115 ar rests, 90 convictions were made. Dona- tior5 from the public During 1903 $117; for 1904, s6. Total fines from the city, 1s03 $792 IA 1904, $416.50.
 "The foregoing statement is given for the benefit of those who feel an interest in the Birmingham Humane society The fines and donations for 1904 were not suf- ficient to pay the salary of the arrest ing officer.
 Tt will be seen by the foregoing state ment that the donations from the public during the past year were practically nothing. What salary was paid the ar resting officer was out of the funds re- ceived from the city for fines and for feitures. The public has always shown a kindly interest in the work, but unless substantial aid is given by the citizens, the work will have to cease.
 "Contributions may be sent to G. M. Cruikshank president. or l.. A. Bennie, secretary and treasurer. postoffice box 25, city. Respectfully, l.. A. BENNIE,
 Secretary ana Treasurer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
REAL ESTATE BOOM
 IS ON AT ENSLEY
DEALERS ARE ENCOURAGED BY PROSPECTS AND VALUES SHOW BIG lNcREASE-PERSoNAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Ensley, January 7.-(Specill)-A con- servative estimate of real estate condi- tions in Ensley shows that values have increased about 25 per cent within the last two months. Everything taken into consideration the indications arc that the coming year will be one of the most pros porous in the history of Ensey. from real estate standpoint.
 This week several important deals have been made in the real estate market. The corner lot on Avenue F and Twentieth street changed hands this week, the con sideration of the sale being $15,000.
 In addition to this sale several other smaller deals have been made in Ems ley dirt. Most of these were lots that have been sold on Palmer Terrace and Sherman Heights, the buyers purchasing the lots for the purpose of erecting homes
 All the real estate men are very much encouraged over the outlook for the coming year. They express the utmost confidence that Ensley property will con- tinue to enhance in value and that the demand will become stronger every day.
 It is understood that in few days work will be commenced on large brick building on Avenue E near the central part of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
To Arrange for Election.

A special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen will be held next Thursday night, the chief business be- fore the Council being the arrangements for the city general election to be held on Tuesday, February IA.
 The election will be of special interest as an alderman will be elected from the Second ward, no nomination being made ii the primaries held last month. J. E. Culpepper and George Bynum ran in both O. the primaries last year but neither received a majority of the votes cast. IT. the first primary MT. Culpepper led MT Byrum by q few votes but in the run-off primary the vote between the two candidates was a tie
 According to the ruling of the city dem ocratic executive committee, MT. Byrum and MT. Culpepper will have to rL-l again in the general election.
 Outside of this fight 1t is thought that the election will be void of any interest. there is not the remotest probability of any opposition ticket being put in the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
BIG COMPANY ORGANIZED.
Atlas Coal Go. Has Paid Up Capital of
 $120,0O0.

Jasper, January 7.-(Special)-R. c. Middleton, the well known New Orleans coal operator. who has been developing coal lands in Walker county for the past ten years, has just completed the forma- tion of the Atlas Coal company, with paid up capital stock of s12O,0O0 It is re- ported that MT. Middleton has interested eastern capital in the new company, and that extensive mining operations are to begin within a short time.
 The company will open mines on It's property in the southern portion of the county, and will install modern mining plant with up-to-date machinery. Ac- cording to reports the opening of the mine mentioned is to be the beginning of large mining enterprise in this section, and it is believed that the undertaking will bring thousands of dollars into this district. Mir. Middleton is at present president of the Cane Creek Coal com pany at Calumet five miles south of Jas per.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
PARTY IS ID START
 ON NEW MISSION John Temple Graves Speaks
 in Cincinnati DEMOCRATS MUST CHANGE Cannot Afford to Initiate the Platforms and Pander to Powers of Opposite
 Party In Control of the
 Government.
DEMOCRATS MUST CHANGE

Cincinnati, O., January 7.-John Temple Graves of Atlanta was the chief orator at the Jackson day banquet of the Duck worth club tonight, speaking on Definite Democracy" In the course of his speech he said:
 "In it's nature and it's mission, the dem ocratic party has been and must continue to be a reform party and a radical party. In the conditions which surround it now, its mission and methods becomes the price of it's popularity and the necessity of it's life. We have always failed and will always fail as party of negation and party of opposition. We have failed because we have been unfaithful. We have failed because we have trimmel and hesitated and straddled. We have failed because we have compromised with the apparently successful doctrines of the republican party, and surrendered to men whose interests and convictions were so nearly akin to those of political op- ponents that they sought in common honesty to espouse the republican party, to which they belong. We have failed be- cause in our political hunger for success we have initiated the platforms and pan dered to the powers of the opposite party that held the government.
 MT. President, the democratic party never had clearer mission or a brighter promise than today. Defeat Is discipline, and disaster is education. Out of the wreck of our fortunes we will build nobler and more enduring usefulness. The democratic party is going to be re- born, reformed and reconsecrated to the constitution and to popular rights and liberty. We cannot afford any longer to be a party of mere negation, a party of opposition, or d servile imitation of the party in power.
 "We are going to believe something, and we are going to do something. We are going to be a party of creeds and not merely party of hungry desires. We are going to quit crawling on our bellies before the juggernauts of power, and we are going to quit trucking like cow ards to the shadow of a merely tempo rary success We are going to find and to follow real leaders If we have to smash every slate and annihilate every politician that has fattened up on our suffrage for forty years. We are going to make a platform that will be an open opposition and bold change to the re- publican creed everywhere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
NEGROES ATTACKED
 GREEK FISH STAND
Bombarded "Bowery" Eating Establishment With Bricks
GREEK IS SADLY CUT
The Fight Was the Result of One Me- gro Bringing Drink Into Stand From an Unfriendly Saloon.
 Several Are Arrested.

The charge on 2OS-Metre hill by the Japs was nothing compared to the battle waged last night about 7:9O o'clock by about forty negroes on the Greek fish stand of Tom and Mile Solomons on the Bowery.
 The Greeks, assisted by Tom Boones, a negro, resisted the attack to some ex- tent, but during the fray Tom Solomons was severely cut about the face and neck by an unknown negro. and Tom Boones received a few small gashes.
 The fish stand was fearful sight to see. Fish, tripe, bread and crockery was strewn about the place in all directions, and the sidewalk was plentifully sprnk- led with brick bats and the remnants of the front of the stand.
 Three negroes, George Wilson, Wilton Lee and Harvey Stone are in the city jail charged with assault with intent to murder, and Annie Clay, a negro woman, is also locked up awaiting trial tomor- row. One of the Greeks is in St. Vim cents hospital where he was carried in the ambulance of the Gaudin company
 
 has the special privilege of selling drinks in the stand to the negroes and all other barrooms are barred. The first grew out of an unknown negro bringing a bottle of whisky in the stand from another saloon.
 A negro who escaped went into the stand to get some fish. He was accom- panied by a negro woman The negro wanted a drink and stepped into a nearby saloon and bought some whisky. which he carried to the stand. The negro porter of the other saloon objected and the fight commenced. The two Greeks ran to the assistance of the negro porter and they were treating the purchaser of drinks rather unmercifuly when assis- tance came in the shape of about two score negroes armed with brick bats they had taken from pile in the street. The front of the stand was torn down with the bricks and all the contents scattered. When the dust settled and the smoke of battle had cleared away the two Greeks were still in the place, one of them cut and wounded like a Russian soldier. A couple of the negroes arrested also bore marks of the fray At the hos pital it was stated that Solomons' wound was not very serious It extends from the ear to the throat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
PIckPOCKETS GET TICKETS.
Robbed Passengers on Queen and Crescent Train in Station.

The gang of pckpockets which has been working in Birmingham made a rich haul on Queen and Crescent train No. 3 Friday. stealing five round trip tickets to California.
 Three of the tickets were from Roches- ter N. Y to California and return, and were the property of T. F. Dixon. The other two belonged to II. II and Robert Sneed, and were also round trip tickets to California
 Three white men, whose descriptions have been furnished the police depart- ment boarded the train when it reached Birmingham and jumped off in the yards They had card tickets to Bessemer, but they were not used. The thefts were made while the train was in the station. Conductor John White telegraphed the Information to Superintendent A. Griggs office and the police were notified as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Is Mark Twain Immoral?

From Golfers Weekly.
 Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have been removed from the free shelves of certain public library, and are now given out to those persons only on whom
 in the librarians opinion, the effects will not be deeterious. It would be a pleas ure to know personally tha. librarian, or to see him at his work, casting his penetrating eye upon successive urchins, deciding whether or not they shall pe- ruse the greatest boys stories yet written in America. In our own variegated youth clerical uncle took us out of the house behind some bushes and cautioned us against the insidious effects of reading Mark Twain, but the warning fell on barren soil. We wished to be good. but not at the price of losing Tom and Huck. Mir Clemens is the biggest literary fg- ure in America. and he Is much too big for some of the librarians to under-i stand. His laugh is kind and most en- tirely virtuous when they imagine it is destructive of society. Honesty" says he is the best policy. l know. for I have tried both" There are people in the world who are grieved by a jest like that. Heaven rest their souls Mark Twain Is open to criticism, for he is one of the most uneven of our writers, as we'll as the greatest of them. Some times when he swings his good right arm at the evils or the mysteries. the superstitions or conventions of this uni verse, he is as mistaken as poor Don Quixote. His attacks, for instance, on the greatest periods of art. because they do not speak the language of today, failed to lesren our admiration of the Italian masters, and reacted. something like Windmill, upon the critic But to show. timidity about the influence of such masterpieces as Tom Sawyer and Huck- leberry Finn is to give to the angels one of their too frequent opportunities to weep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Pc -sons. and General.

Mr. A. C. Rogers of Speigners is the guest of the family of MT. P J. Rogers.
 The Cunningham chapter of Eastern Stars met at the residence of MT. and Mrs. T. F. Corput tonight and arranged for the installation of officers that will take place next Saturday night.
 Governor R. M Cunningham is spend ing Sunday with his family. He will re- turn to Montgomery tomorrow.
 The newly elected officers of the Re- bekah lodge, No. 50, of Wylam, were in- stalled last night Dr. w. S. Rountree acted as master of ceremonies.
 The officers installed were Noble grand, Mrs. Ruth Morgan vice grand Mrs Will liam Par<hurst; secretary, Mrs. Lizzie M. Guthrie; recording secretary Miss Amelia Dobb chaplain Mrs. Agnes Pitts; past noble grand, Mrs. Hattie Ebbage; right supporter to noble grand, Mrs. Mary Camps: left supporter to noble grand, Mrs Anrie Streight right supporter to vice grand, Mrs. D. F. Thomas; left supporter to vice grand, Mrs. Brodie war den Mrs Dan Farrow; conductor, Mrs. Maggie Gilmore; inside guard, Miss Elm ma Bellett outside guard, Mrs. James Ebbage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
SOUTH IS FRIENDLY
 TOWARD ROOSEVELT
John Temple Graves Says People Are Less Apprehensive as to
 What He Will Do.

Cincinnati, O., January 7.-In an inter- view here today John Temple Graves of Atlanta, Ga, said:
 The south is rapidly changing in it's attitude towards President Roosevelt.
 ''The people of that section a whole are no longer apprehensive concerning his course toward them as the chief exc cutive of the land.
 ''They have learned his true attitude and are beginning to assume that de- gree of confidence in him once reposed in the late lamented William Mckinley"
 On the question of cutting down the southern representation in Congress MT. Graves said:
 T do not believe it will ever be done The southern people are for the most part indifferent about the matter. all though many would welcome 1t. But it will not be done Mir. Roosevelt is against it, as are many of the northern people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
CONDITION IS UNCHANGED.
Bishop Spaldnes Left Side Is Entirely
 Paralyzed.

Peoria, H., January 7.-The condition of Bishop John l.. Spaldng was un- changed today Since his paralytic at tack yesterday afternoon he has practi- eally recovered the use of his vocal or gans. His left arm and the remainder or the left side of his body is entirely par alyZed.
 At St. Mary's cathedral tomorrow morning prayers will be offered in con- nection with the high mass. Several priests will assist in the service. All day to day the Episcopal residence was deluged with telegrams of sympathy coming from all over the United States. President Roosevelt was among the first to send his regrets Hundreds of others followed, including men of national prominence in all walks of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
USED TOO MUCH SUGAR.
Restaurant Keeper Wouldn't Stand for
 Youths WastefuIness.

From the New York World.
 William Martin, eighteen years old, was arraigned before Recorder Kelly, at Arlington, N. J., on a charge of using more sugar in a cup of coffee than the Jersey laws will allow. The complainant in the novel case was John NJ. Benson. a restaurant keeper. Benson happened to go into the kitchen just after Martin had been served and there ne discovered a coffee cup in which was about a quai ter of a pound of half melted sugar
 Whose cup was this?" demanded Ben son of waiter. He was told that Mar tin was the last to use it. Then the res- taurant keeper hurried out and caught Martin a block away.
 Here, you can't come into my restau- rant and be pig with impunity," yelled Benson" And the next time you come in you shall have trough to feed your self out of. You soaked whole pound of sugar in that one 5-cent cup of cof- fee and I don't mean to stand for it.
 Benson called for the police and had Martin taken to the town lock-up. Re corded Kelly discharged the prisoner be- cause he could not find the statute in Jersey fixing the limit of the amount of sugar one man could drop into his coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Milk Bath Applied.
From the Nashville American.

From the Nashville American.
 A dairy maid has been arrested at Cologne for taking a bath daily in the milk before 1t was sold. because she had read that milk baths are good for the complexion. The buyers of the milk naturally objected. The incident recalls favorite quotation of Horace Maynard in referring to the democratic party: The River Rhine, 1t is well known, Doth wash your city of Cologne;
 But. tell me. nymphs, what power divine Shall henceforth wash the River Rhine?
 fhe poet who wrote that about Cologne also declared of that city that he count ed two and seventy stenches. all well defined, and several stinks." This modern milkmaid of Cologne can hardly be tlamed for desiring to be beautiful. or for testing the efficacy of milk baths. The reople of Cologne are too particular about some things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

These transfers in real estate were re- corded yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 Emily J. Randolph and others to T. w. O'Byrne. s7000. Lot 30; block 222, Bes- semer.
 William S. Wells and others to s. T. Jenkins, S1S00. Lot in northeast corner lot 8, block 13 North Birmingham.
 E. D. H. Spiva and wife to Oscar E.. Smith, s1000. Lot in southeast quarter of southwest quarter of section l7-17-2, west.
 S. A. Dupuy to G. w. Dyer, $500. Seven acres in southwest quarter of 30-16-1 west
 George T. Rivers to Frank R. Glass, S12O0. North-half lot 1S, block 719 Bir mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Officers Are Buying Presents.

Mukden, January 7.-The town is filed to overfiowing with officers and soldiers buying Christmas presents. All of them look healthy and vigorous. Many officers who have been inter- viewed declare that the troops are well fed and are not suffering from the cold, being quartered in huts, which are more comfortable than the Muk- den hotels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
FUNERAL NOTICES

The friends of MT. W. D. Tyner are in vited to the funeral of Mrs. w. D. Tyner this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence, 1705 Twelfth avenue, south. Services will be conducted by the Rev. l. D. Steele Active: W. M Cosby, w. F. Tyler R. F. Lewis, l.. Sevierie, Joe Hail, J. L. Yancy Honorary: w. s. Shields Dr. Jos. T. Coulbourne, T. H. Benners, J. w. Me- Queen, E. K. Campbell H. c. Abbott
 The friends and acquaintances of MT. and Mrs. Jesse Milton Neil. Messrs Odo Robert and Milton Neil, Mrs. George Woodrow and Misses MinlsN Laura and Helen Neil, are requested to attend the funeral of the former from his late res- idence. 1123 South Eleventh street, this afternoon Sunday at o'clock. Those requested to be pah bears are Messrs. J. C.. Putnam, w. L. howard. J. c. Orr F. T. Patterson, Gus Lee and William Collier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Mrs, Purser Entertains.

Tuscaloosa, January 7.-(Special)-Mrs. David I. Purser and sons, Messrs. Ingram and Frank Moody Purser entertained at a most charming reception last evening at their pretty home on Seventh street. me guests included the boarding pupils or the Central college, the university stu dents who attend the Baptist church to- eether with a number of town girls. me assemblage was indeed brilliant one ana numbered over 125 The house was beau- tifullv decorated throughout in crimson and white. the university colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
MUST TRANSPORT
 10000 RUSSIANS
Japs Are Preparing to Take Prisoners to kure, Where They Will
 Be Chartered.

TolIio, January S.-It is understood that the San To railway has been instructed to make preparations to transport 2oeo0 Rus sian prisoners from Shimonoselli to Kure It is probable that the prisoners will be quarterer near Kure.
 Tine most serious case or SICK ana wounded will be left at Port Arthur in the fell hospitals for the present. Those capable of being moved will be brought to Japan, where arrangements for housing them have been completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Swanson Out for Governor.

Richmond, Va, January 7.-Con- gressman Claud A. Swanson today made formal announcement of his can didacy for the democratic nomination for the governorship of Virginia. The other candidates in the field are Lieu tenant Governor Willard and State Senator William H. Mann. The nomi- nation will be by primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
HIGHWAYMEN ON
 ATLANTA'S STREETS
William H. Turner Is Shot Down With. in a Few Doors of
 His Home.

Atlanta, January 7-(Special.) .)-Willliam H. Turner, well-known travelling sales man who resides at 165 Ivy street in the heart of the central residence section of the city, was shot down by highwaymen a few doors from his home at 8 o'clock tonight
 A bullet entered his breast and his death is expected The hold-up men halted MT. Turner, and when ne cried foIs help they shot him and ran making good their escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
A Bid Payday.

This is the regular payday at the steel plant, the Semet- Solvay plant and several other industries of Ensley, and as re- suit the merchants and business men are enjoying a big trade and the streets to- night present a lively appearance.
 This is the first payday since Christmas, and as the merchants had a big slump in trade shortly after the holidays. 1t is expected that this payday will mark considerable revival in business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Jones Elected Chairman.

Chicago, January 7.-The executive committee of the prohibitionist party today elected Charles R. Jones of Phil adelphia chairman of the national com mittee, to succeed Oliver w. stewart of Chicago. The headquarters of the party will remain in Chicago for the present. MT. Stewart will continue on the national committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Rlown to Pieces By Dynamite.

Bristol. Tenn, January "A spe- cial to the Herald from Butler, Tenn, says Clayton Connolly and his brother Jeff were blown almost to pieces today by the explosion of a stick of dyna- mite. which they were attempting to ignite for the purpose of killing fish in the Wautauga river. Both men are alive. but there is no chance for their raonyarv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
Collision on Yazoo Valley.

Natchez, Miss, January 7.-Tele- phonic advices from Harriston, Miss, reports the collision of two freight trains on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road, near Engleside, a small station between Port Gibson and Vlcks- burg. late this afternoon. It has been reported that Jeff Riggs and engineer one of the freights and his fireman were killed.