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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
TABLES WERE TURNED.
John Berry, Shrewd Negro, Causes
 His Own Arrest.

John Berry is known to be shrewd negro in Birmingham criminal circles but he failed on a rather poorly planned game yesterday.
 He had been sent to Pratt City and Wylam by his employers, Dubose Bros, junk dealers at Fifth avenue and Twenty seventh street, for some bones and scrap iron. He returned about 5 o'clock with out his team and reported to his employ CTS that he had been held up by two white men with pistols, who had taken his team and junk from him. Mir Du- Bose with the negro went to police head quarters and reported the matter
 Just before their arrival at headquar- ters another negro. Troy Nelson, had re- ported at the city hall with a wagon load of bones and scrap iron. He stated that he was riding into town with John Berry and had a pistol which he was bringing to town to have repaired. The gun was lying on the seat between them, he says, when. without warning. Berry snatched the pistol. leaped from the wagon and ran away.
 He turned the wagon and its contents over to the police and requested that Berry be arrested for stealing his pistol.
 Berry is in the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
WILL HAVE A PARTNER.
NeeI of Macon, Ga, Will Be Associ-
 ated With H. J. Porter.

The firm of H. J. Porter & Co.,, the First avenue clothiers and haberdashers, will be changed on the 1st of August to Porter. Neel & Co.,, MT. Joseph N. Neel' oe Macon, Ga., becoming member of the concern.
 The firm will conduct a chain of stores. one in Augusta. one in Macon and one here. Birmingham will be the headqaar- ters. Mir. Porter will continue to reside here and Mir. Neel with his family will remove here next month. The head of the house came from Augusta to Bir- mngham more than year ago and Is now fully identified with the city's best interests. Mir. Neel has been the head of the largest clothing and furnishing house in Macon for several years and is one of the most popular men in Geor- gia He is full of energy and public spirit and those who know him say his coming to Birmingham will be a great acquisition to this city.
 The new firm will expand its business here and in Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Birmingham Men to Witness Opening
 of Lock.

The following committee has been ap- pointed by President T. H. Motion of the Commercial club to witness the opening of lock No 1S on the Warrior river at Tuscaloosa on July by the govern ment:
 r. R. Pomeroy. J. J. Platten, B. NJ. AL len, Eli P, Smith, J. T. Palmer, D. J. O'Connell, F. P. O'Brien, E. B. Norton. A. w. Nelson, J. E. Morris. Walter Moore w. A. Moody, M. P. Messer, J. w. Mcqueen, M. F. McCarty, J. M Me Cartin R. r. Manly, pr. Lorenzo Luckie, Emil Lesser R. H. Kerr. R. B. Kelly, C. A. Johnson, Robert Jemison. Robert Jemison, Jr. Solon Jacobs, T. D. Jack son. Dr. ]. H. Phillips, G. R. Harsh w. r. Harper, w. P. G. Harding, H. B. Gray, H. H. Goldstein c. Goldman. c. P. Grant, D. J. Fox. c. F. Foust, C. w. Ferguson, N. c. Dean, Davy Crockett, C. II. Cothran, ]. R. Copeland, B. B. Co., mer, R. E. Collins. A. H. Carpenter John V. Coe, A. D. Cecil. pr. J. D. MeLester, James Bailey, Arthur s. Boyd. E. J. Bryan, N. H. Burt. John C. Pugh, J. w. Rankin, William Reckling. F. M. Roof H. R. Sampson, NJ II. Sewell. Thomas H. Sims, H. H. Shell, c. O. Snyder Will liam Ryan, L. K Steiner. E. D. Stone. r. c. Thompson. II. F. Tissier, F. M. Tut wler, C. A. Chamberlain. w. T. Under wood, w. E. Erquhart, J. A. VanHoose, P. O.. Watkins, c. Whatley. c. B. White, E. Wilkinson, E. E. Williams. H. F. Will son, w. l.. Woodruff. J. l.. Yancey, John T. Yeatman and B. F. Toe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
ASSAULT REPORTED
 AT YOLANDE
Miss Dickson Is Victim of Crime-Re- ward Amounting to $100
 Is Offered.

The Birmingham police were asked last night to look out for and arrest a negro who Is said to have assaulted white girl by the name of Miss Dickson, about 19 years of age. at Yolande, on the Bir- mingham Mineral railroad, about forty five miles from Birmingham yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 The information received by the Blr- mingham police is meager It is stated that the young lady is Tn a critical con- diton and that there is considerable ex- citement in the community in which the crime is said to have been committed.
 The negro's name is not known, but the police have a good description. as fol- lows:
 Young looking negro about feet C inches high, weighs about 16O pounds round faced, small mustache, wears striped pants. white shirt with standing collar and black bow tie, blue coat with one brass button at the Top, black vest and broad -brimmed straw hat. :. The Abernant Coal company has an nouncad the offer of reward of s1O0 for the negros capture.
 Yolande is one mile north of Abernant. on the Birmingham Mineral railroad and Is wild, sparsely settled community. There Is no telegraph or telephone con- nection. and no details of the crime eould D be secured last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
HAVE TWO PLANS
 FOR WAREHOUSES; Executive Committee lakes Up the Subject JORDAN MAKES ADDRESS Plans Contemplate Formation of Com pany to Build Cotton Warehouses at Important Centers In
 the South.
JORDAN MAKES ADDRESS

Memphis, June 30.-After discussions which consumed almost wholly the two sessions held today, the executive com mittee of the Southern Cotton assocla- ton adjourned late this afternoon with out having decided upon any definite plan regarding the proposed system of bonded warehouses for storing the staple. The next meeting of the committee will be held at Asheville N. C., the first "Wednesday in September.
 Many warehouse systems that engross- ed the attention of the committee today, and two were considered favorably by the majority of the body. The first of these was proposed by Frank A. Lucas of Pa ducah, Ky. MT. Lucas prefaced an ex- planation of his plan with the statement that considerable capital will be required to put it into operation, but was positive that the necessary money could be se- cured. Briefly, his idea is to incorporate a company to be known as the Southern Warehouse and Storage company, the company to build warehouses in every cotton market in the country handling 2OO0 bales. A certificate is to be given each planter storing cotton, showing the number of bales received and the grade of the product. No sale is to be made until a minimum price Is fixed by the association. If the plan is found to be feasible, funds to establish the system will be obtained from planters, banks, cotton factors and others
 The other system differed from the above as to the location of warehouses; the latter plan proposing to place warehouses only at seaports and at the principal in- land markets. This plan Is favored by projects. however. with others that may be evolved, will be submitted to the Southern Cotton association at it's next meeting.
 President Harve Jordan this morning addressed the committee, reviewing the work of the association and outlining plans for the future
 report on salaries of officers was read by the finance and auditing commit tee. This report, which was adopted fixes the salary of the president at $400( a year, and requires the execution of a 5000 bond Clerks and stenographers must be paid by the president out of his salary. No remuneration is to be giver the vice president, now a salaried of fcer, except when he acts as president for which service he will be paid on tho same basis as the latter. The secretary l will receive a salary of s25O0 a year. ant l the treasurer will receive ? per cent of the amount of receipts and disbursements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
MATERIAL PURCHASED.
State Fair Work Progressing Day By
 Day-Mr. Williams Return,

Lumber for the stables and the mines and manufacturies building for the state fair has been purchased and is being de- livered at the fair grounds.
 The material was purchased from the Heidt-Nelsoh Lumber company. who were the lowest bidders. Work will begin on these structures at once.
 R. NJ. Williams, secretary and general manager of the State Fair and Exhibit association. who has been in Nashville all the week will return to Birmingham tonight He has been suffering from a slight indisposition and was unable to return before. President Eugene Fies has been in charge of the office at the city hall during the absence of Mir. Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
CITIZENS INDIGNANT.
atknsvIlIe Will Assist in Huntina
 Out Members of the Mob.

Watkinsville. Ga, June 30.-The ex- citement here has about died out, and now the efforts of the people will be oIrected to finding the parties who composed the mob which did yester- days lynching.
 The citizens will meet tomorrow to pass resolution condemning this crime and also to offer their services to the state authorities to discover the mem- bers of the mob and to bring them to justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
BUILDING ACTIVE
 IN SOUTH PRATT
IMPROVEMENTS MADE AT BRICK PLANT-ANOTHER CAR OF MIN FRS ARRIVES-ODD FELLOWS ELECT. OFFICERS.

Pratt City, June O.-(speciaL)-The Copeland Brick Manufacturing company, located in the southern part of the city, has recently made a number of improve ments on It's plant. Since the plant was damaged by a fire several weeks ago modern machinery has been installed and the industry improved in many ways. South Pratt City has been on slight building boom during the past few months Many new houses have been built and many others are in the course of construction.
 Receive New Miners.
 A special car containing seventy-five miners from New York state came into Pratt City last night and were sent out to No. mines, where they have gone to work The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company continues to bring in additional miners and the output is stead- fly increasingy
 At the Churches.
 The Rev. J. A. Hendricks, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday. At the First Methodist church, the Rev. w E. Foust, pastor, will preach at both services Sunday.
 The Rev. w. w Wolfe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will preach at both services Sunday.
 The Ladies' Missionary union held an interesting meeting today at the First Baptist church.
 Personal and General.
 MT. and Mrs. John Burden of Monte- vallo are visiting Mir H. M Jennings. Pat Swain has returned to Little Rock after a visit to his mother in this city. At a meeting of the Jefferson Valley Odd Fellows last night the following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing term Sam Foley. noble grand.
 Christopher Ellis, vice grand.
 Charles c. Richards, financial secretary. James Mum, treasurer.
 The installation of the officers will take place at the next meeting of the, lodge on July G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Turner and CraWIey Released.

j. A. Turner, the mayor of Adamsville. who is charged with murder. was yes- terday admitted to bail in the sum of $500. The habeas corpus proceedings re- centiy instituted will not be argued. At the same time Judge s. F. Weaver al lowed Turner bail he admitted Joe Craw- ley. the former marshal of the town. to be reelased on a $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Captain Bennett III.

Capt. A. V. Bennett of No. fire com pany, located at Five Points on the South Highlands. is very low at his home. No. TIP South Seventeenth street He has been sick for several weeks. He was thought to be improving some days ago. but yesterday he was reported to be very low. He is suffering from a com plication of diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Revenue Collections

The following were the collections in the internal revenue office last mont-.: Beer stamps sold S10,9S0.00; spirit stamps sold, $7S40.25; cigar and cigarette stamps sold, s1692; special stamps sold, S2671.34; miscellaneous collections, s2471.15; total collections for month, $25,654.74 total collections for the month of June last year. $19,- 96S14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
John Shugart's Farm.

Jahn T. Shugart has one of the finest farms in Jefferson county. It is located at Gussieville, three miles west of Pratt City and eight miles from Birmingham Mir. Shugart brought fin a large bunch of cotton blooms off his farm several days ago.
 He has about thirty acres in cotton which is now about waist high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
BANK CLEARlNGS.
Birmingham Gains 30 Per Cent Over
 Same Week Last Year.

New York, June 3O,-The following table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows tho bank clearin,s at the cities named for the week ending Jun, So with the per centage ol increase and decrease as com pared with the corresponding week last year. Totals include clearing tlfty-two other cities. Canadian totals include clear ings of seven other cities in Canada:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
JUNE's FIRE RECORD.
T.ere Were Fifteen Fires During the
 Past Month.

The Birmingham fire department was called upon to extinguish fifteen fires during the month of June. The record of fires shows that no building was entire ly destroyed and the total loss for the month was not over sl2oc with total Insurance on buildings damaged amount ing to sl3.000
 In June. 1904 there were twenty-five fires with atotal loss of $2O55 and total Insurance of S5o050.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Decision Favors uniontown.

Uniontown, June 3O.-tSpecial)-Th .su- preme court today rendered a decision in favor of the city in the quo warranto proceedings of E. R. Glass. Jr, versus the city of Uniontown. in which the con- stitutionality of the dispensary law was attacked. This decision will end the pro- ceedings and will cut out all illegal traf1 a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Given the Usual Fine,

Fred Kernberger. white man. was fined $90 and sentenced to work on the streets for 1S0 days by Judge Feagin yesterday in police court on a charge of carrying a pistol concealed. He gave tond and will appeal the case to a higher court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
EDUCATIONAL.
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA.
Hamilton College

Lexington, Ky, S7th Year. Famous old school of the Blue Grass Region. 26 in- structors, of best university training. Splendid buildings newly refurnished Ex elusive patronage. Home care. Music, Art and Elocut.on Certificates admits to eastern colleges. For Year Book, addres l; Mrs. Juella w. St. Clair. President.
 6-6-26t- t-tl1-th-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Assault and Battery.

John Cosby. a negro. was fined 80 and 1s0 days on the streets yesterday by Judge Feagin in police court on a charge of assault and battery. He is charged with cutting Minnie Wick. a negro woman, with knife Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Postmaster In Trouble.

Postmaster w. c. Courson of Davis St. Clair county. has been held under a bond of s1oo by United States Commits soner Alex c. Birch on charge of re- taiiing liquor without license.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Neuro Is In Trouble.

Henry Easley is held under bond in the
 sum of sso0 by United States Commis- sioner Birch on a charge of sending ob- scene letters through the mails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE

The University of Virginia places the Marion Military Institute on its list of accredited colleges The University of Pennsylvania accepts the degrees of the institute, admitting graduates without examination. Other leading universities accord the institute the same recognition of merit. For catalogue address J. T. Murfee Marion Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
For Trespass and Larceny.

Julius Harris, a negro wasdined $l5 and sentenced to 90 days on the streets yes terday in police court by Judge Feagin on a charge of trepass and larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Fire at Woodlawn.

Fire destroyed the blacksmith shop of | M Keith at Woodlawn this morning about 2 o'clock While attempting to save the property, A. M Keith was pain fully burned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Towers Appointed Deputy.

John Towers. formerly assistant post master, has been appointed a deputy un- der United States Marshal D. N. Cooper, the appointment to go into effect today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Will Observe Fourth.

The Mayor announces that the Fourth of July will be observed at the city hall. The different departments being closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

Totals. .. .. $5s 596, 03) 204 .... *Not included in totals because contain- n- other items.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-30
WELCOME TO WHlTELAw REID
Dinner Given in Honor of the Amer.
lean AmbassadOr BY the PHI.
grlms' Society of London.

London. June 25.-Whitelaw Reid.
the American ambassador, who has
been oficially received by King Ed
ward and the members of the cabinet
and entertained socially by royalty and
the leaders of English society, made
his first public appearance as ambas-
sador, Friday, at a dinner given in his
honor by the Pilgrims society of Lon
don. The gathering included many Of
England's most famous men, with .
sprinkling Of American residents Of
London, all of whom gave the hearth
est welcome to the American repre-
sentative. The large banquet hall at
Clarldge's was crowded and presented
a brilliant scene. The hall was plainly
but daintily decorated with the en-.
twined American and British flags.
huge bells Of American beauty roses
and clusters Of other flowers, while the
numerous round tables at which the
company dined were decorated with red
and pink roses and green climbers.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts presided
and several hundred guests were pres
ent.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-30
NEW POST OFFICE ORDER
Must Not Act as Agents for
Uniform Manufacturers.

Washington, June 23.-Postmaster-
General Cortelyou has issued an order
amending the postal regulations SO as
to provide that no postmaster, assist
ant postmaster, superintendent Of de-
livery, assistant superintendent of de-
liveray, clerk, letter carrier or other
employees at any post office shall act as
agent or collector for any individual
or firm engaged in the manufacture or
sale Of letter carriers uniforms or any
portion thereof.
This action vas taken in conse-
quence Of the practice which has for
some time obtained of certain officers
or employees Of the respective post Of
fees throughout the country acting as
agents for manufacturers of clothing
houses which make a speciality of man
ufacturing uniforms for letter carriers.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-30
COSTLY FIRE At NASHVILLE
The Business Portion Of the Tennes.
see Capital Has a Big Sum
day Blaze.

Nashville, Tenn, June 26.-Fire in
the retail shopping district, Sunday,
caused damage estimated at between
$500, 900 and s65O,OOO The flames were
discovered in the Palace, a big depart
ment store occupied by Harris Bros.
and Jacobus Bros. on the southwest
corner Of Fifth avenue and Union
street. Their spread was rapid, and
when they were gotten under control
the following included the list Of
losses:
The Palace, wholesale and retail
millinery and Jacobus Bros, owned
by Norman Kirkman, burned.
The Manix, six-story, occupied BY.
Nashville Dry Goods Co.. owned by
Browne heirs, wrecked by falling
walls and burned.
Others who sustained losses are
Wright Bros, decorations; Cash gro
Gerry store, H. W..TMrner. Cumberland
Baking Powder CoSsxAlfred steam dye
works. t,SS
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-30

The First 81 Nunerous P~rosecutlsno
to De Made II Connection WITH
New Mexico LanA Frauds.

Roswell N. NJ, June 24.-Benjamin
H. Tallmadge has been arrested on the
charge Of Ns%ubornation Of perjury. He
was taken before United States Land
Commissioner Carl Snyder and gave
5000 bond for his appearance. The
warrant was issued by Commissioner
Snyder upon complaint of Grosvenor
Clarkson, special agent for the govern
ment.
1t IL reported that this is tie first
OF many prosecutions that are to be
brought for alleged fraud in land n
tries and leals in this part Of New
Mexico. It is further stated that thou.
sands Of acres Of land in the rich ar
tesian belt Of New Mexico,
the most valuable in the terri-
tory, have been secured through fraud-
ufent desert entries. All of these cases
are under investigation. Mr.. Tall
madge declares that all of his deals
have been according to law, and that
1t will be so proved,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-30
THE [ N BANK FAILURE
Secretary Of state swanger Of Mis-.
souri, says the Failure 10 Worse
Than First Supposed.

Kansas City. Mo-, June 23.-Secre-
tary Of State Swanger says that the af-
fairs of the Salmon & Salmon bank at
Clinton. Mo-. which closed its doors
Wednesday. are In much worse condi-
ton than was at first supposed. Sec
rotary Swanger said that there was
but 5000 in cash In the vaults OF the
bank when 1t closed. Special Agent
Cook, who is In charge of the bank, ex-
poets to make a report on the exact
condition OF the hank next Monday.
Secretary Swanger said that the depos-
itors have been injured by the practice
Of borrowing money on the banks Sc
curities and by turning into the banks
liabilities the private debts Of its off,
GERS.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-30
4 WHOLESALE POISONIne
More Than Two Hundred Persons
Who Attended Picnic Ill.
They Ate salad, Stored In . 0alvaa.
Used Iron Tab, for Lunch ~
LansdOwne, III.

st. Louis, June 26.-More than 200
persons were poisoned at a picnic CIV
en-, Saturday, by the East st. Louis
and Gothic lodges of Masons at Lans-
downe.
ical condition, but 1t Is now thought
all will recover.
Every physician in East. st. Louis
was summoned, and many from Belle
vile and st. Louis were requested to
go to the aid of the stricken persons.
1t was after midnight before most Of
the victims began to suffer so much rs
to require the services of physicians.
Early Sunday morning the list Of the
poisoned persons was growing rapidly,
and physicians stated that out Of the
450 guests at the outing it was prob
able that more than half were suffer-
ing.
Several physicians, who made an in
vestigation, decided that the poison
came from a salad which had been
kept in a galvanized-iron tub.
The salad was made with vinegar
and mustard, and this caused the for
nation Of acetate Of zinc, which Is Q
deadly poison.
At the picnic, which a held in the
open at Lansdowne, dinner was served
at seven o'clock. Canned salmon, ice
cream, chicken salads, coffee, timed
meats and cakes were served.
Several hours later calls began to
reach the physicians from all parts
OF East st. Louis. In each instance
those who were i'll had attended the
picnic.
DR.. w. F. Wyatt was among the
first to be taken III. His home Is at
Lansdowne ard he hurried to his
O Many. other victims also be-
came Ill on the grounds.
They were taken to DR.. Wyatt's
home, where they remained, their con
dition being so serious that they could
not be moved.
The symptoms first shown was a col
lapse, many Of the patients fainting.
Severe vomiting was also n Of the
most noticeable symptoms.
DR.. f. C. Kannady, who attended the
picnic, was called to render medical
aid to Miss Jessie McClelland, at
Brighton place, and while at her bed
side he was suddenly stricken and was
removed t o his home in a serious con-
dition. DR.. G. S. Wilhelmer was
summoned and pronounced his condi-
ton critical.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-30
WILL HELP THINGS ALONG
james II. Hyde VIII Facilitate the
Proposed Suit to Determine own.
ership of Equitable PrOits.

New York, June 25.-James H. Hyde.
through his counsel Samuel Untermey.
er, has indicated to Attorney-GenerA
Mayer his willingness to facilitate the
attorney generals proposed suit
against James H. Hyde and associates
for the return of the profits received
by them in the syndicate's transactions
in which the Equitable society was in-
volved.
Mr.. Hyde Is most anxious for an inn
mediate determination of the question
Of the ownership of this fund and
II he is right, as he believes himself to
be, relieve him by the judgment Of the
court from the criticisms that have
been levelled against him in the re-
port Of the superintendent, which no
regards as most unjust and based on a
total misapprehension of the law and
facts.