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The Opelousas courier., 1905-12-23

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The Opelousas courier., 1905-12-23
}sEALt GEO. T. EDWARDS,
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State of Louisiana,
Parish of st. Landry. {
l nave examined the within and foregoing
act of incorporation. and find nothing therein
IN conflict with the Constitution and Laws of
the state of Louisiana, L therefore approve
same. "ff'o'
witness my signature at Opelousas, La. this
27th day of November, A. d. 1905.
Signed, r. LEE GARLAND.
Dist. Atty.
10th Judicial District,
Opel0usas, La, Nov. 25. zoos
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
FN ROUTE TO TEXAS WITH
 $7OO OF WIPES MONEY

1t over to her husband. He carried her home and the next thing we heard was that he and Miss Davis had left the city. I telegfaphed to Columbia, Tenn, and found out that they had been there, but had left for Birmingham. I got on the train and came down this afternoon. I met Policeman Murphy and we arrested Bradford.
 He used to be employed in Bir1ning ham as a conductor or metorman on the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company's lines. He has recently beer living a farm with his brother, who married another Miss Marbut. I found s6S0 in Bradford's pocket and have that now He has confessed to me that he in- tended taking Miss Davis to Texas and that they were going to marry She states the same thing. Bradford has g. number of relatives in Birmingham now.
 ''The people of Athens are very much wrought up over the matter. as Mrs. Bradford is related to many of the best families in Limestone county. I don't know what charges will be put against him, and I will have to wait until return home to see.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
CITY PRISONERS
 NUMBER JUST 14O
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT NEGRO MEN ARE INCLUDED IN THIS NuMRER-ONLY TWO WHITE WOMEN.

The daily report for yesterday of War den Mack Rittenberry, of the city jail, shows that 40 prisoners are either con- fined In the jail or are working in the chain gangs on the streets. The number is nearly 100 less than the number of inmates of the county prisonF
 A majority of the prisoners are negro men, there being os of them out of a total of i1o. The remainder of the pris- oners are divided as follows: White men, IS; negro women. IA; white women. ?.
 The report compiled recently by the county authorities shows that over two hundred prisoners are being held in the county prison. owing to the fact that prisoners are arrested and released daily, it Is necessary for the city officers to make a. report every day. These reports for the past six months show an aver age of l5o prisoners in the city jail. Ninety of the men are serving sentences in the chain gang, the others being held in the jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
USED REVOLVERS
 TO SOUND ALARM
Several Tenants Badly Injured In New York Fire By Jumping
 From Windows.

New York, August S.-Severa tenants of three-story double tenement at 654S Lorraine street, Brooklyn, were badly in jured in jumping from the windows of their rooms, during what is believed to have been an incendiary fire in that build- ing today.
 The fire was started in the hallway by the use of an explosive. Tessie Vellucci and Tessie Gessi were painfully injured in a jump from the third story to the roof of an extension before the fire de- partment arrived. Mrs. Anna Geldert and her three children were found uncon- scious from smoke in their apartments, while the husband and father had taken refuge on the roof. He was rescued by two firemen who were badly burned in bring ing him to the street. The neighborhood was startled by fusilade of revolver shots from Italians in nearby tenements who adopted that method of giving an alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
NEGRO BOY ACCUSED
 OF STEALING HORSE
Earnest Harvey, Aged 8 Years, In the County JaiI--Was Watching
 Horse at Ball Game.

Charged with stealing horse and sad dle, Ernest Harvey, a little negro boy just years old. was placed in the coun- ty Jail last night.
 Ernest is the smallest prisoner against whom the wardens at the jail have docket ed charge. The little negro was arrest ed by Constable w. R. Goudelock of Beat 9, at the instance of T. S. Smith. a well known real estate agent.
 Ernest, it seems, was entrusted with the care of Mir Smiths horse while the latter witnessed a ball game at West End park. Not enjoying the task of holding the animal, Ernest decided to mingle pleasure with work, and relieve the dull monotony of watching the horse. Accordingly he mounted the animal and took little run. Ernest says he was so well pleased with the novelty that he forgot to return at the end of the game.
 Mir. Smith suspected the boy and swore out warrant. The negro was caught by Constable Goudelock and lodged in the jail The horse and saddle were recov- cred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Will Go Any Place.

Washington, August 3.-The state de- partment having been invited by foreign power which is understood to be Germany, to indicate a preference for the meeting place of the international confluence which is to deal with the reform of Moroccan af- fairs, Acting Secretary Adee has answered that this government is perfectly willing to send its representative to any one of the places which have been mentioned as proper upon which the powers more directly interested can agree. So far nothing has been received here officially indicating an abandonment of the pro- iected measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
SAM WEAKLEY STRIKES
 TARTAR IN POLICEMAN

"Oh, no, you won't" said La Rue. T can't leave my beat. 'Gainst orders to leave my beat. You'll have to ride down in the Black Maria. Come on, now Come onl No use making any trouble. I'm carrying out the Mayors orders. sor- ry sir, but you'll have to ride in the Black Maria.'"
 MT. Weakley looked the policeman over, paused a moment and said
 "I'll speak to the Mayor over the . phone"
 Suits me-" said La Rue.
 aGive me 476," said MT. Weakley as he picked up the Bell phone receiver. 'Is that you, MT. Mayor? : po- liceman is here with a warrant for my arrest. The charge Is that I've failed to obey the cleanup ordinance. He says must either make bond here or take a ride in the Black Maria Whats s that? An, thank you, MT. Mayor. Thank you very much. I'll fix up the papers all right and in the meantime I'll see that those weeds are cut all right | All right, I'll tell the policeman what you say Thank you. Goodbyer  l While this was going on La Rue was I standing at attention in the office. 1 MT Weakley hung up the receiver i turned to the policeman and gave him a | message from the mayor. l "All right" said La Rue. T haven anything against you, sir. Just obeyinf orders, sir"
 MT Weakley stepped forward and took 1 the policeman by the hand.
 "You were right" said MT. Weakley. ' was wrong. You have done your duty. respect you for it."
 La Rue passed out of the office and went back on his beat unconcerned.
 MT. wealtey began to read the United States supreme courts decision in thu Northern Securities case.
 Mayor Ward almost laughed himsel into a hemorrhage down in the city | hall
 And the next day the weeds and gras. at No. POO Ridge Park avenue were GU clean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
ALLEGED SLAYERS OF FOWLER CAUGHT Negroes Arrested Charged With Murder in WoodIawn THEY DENY HE CHARGE John Green and Lewis Chatham Ar rested By Marshal Gray at Wood
 awn-Thouoht to Be the
 Right Mon.
THEY DENY HE CHARGE

Charged with the murder of Edward H Fowler at woodlawn on May 2e last, tw' negroes, John Green and Lewis Chatham were arrested yesterday afternoon hbou { O clock by Marshal r. P. Gray of Wood lawn and brought to the county jail.
 It will be remembered that MT. Fowle while returning home with his sistel about o'clock on the night mentioned was shot and fatally founded on tn, Southern railway crossing at Fiftietf street. At first it was thought that thu motive was robbery. From evidence ob' tained later by the coroner's Jury tha theory was practically abandoned
 The evidence seemed to indicate that he murderer had some personal grudg. against Fowler, and working on this the ory the coroners jury placed the crime at the hands of the negroes
 Marshal Gray's Statement.
 Marshal Gray was himself a member of the jury and since the crime has been working diligently on every clue in an eff fort to capture the negroes. He said yesterday
 "Mr. Fowler had shot a dog belonging to the negro Chatham. Chatham and Green were close friends, and I believe they agreed to work together in securing their vengance on MT. Fowler. "When l questioned the two men to- day they made several conflicting state. ments in regard to their whereabouts or the night of the shooting. They seemed tc be very much excited and could not give | Po af ha1e1 sol f,f the night in question. Green stated tc me that he had been in a house witt two women at the time MT. Fowler was killed have evidence that I think will prove that the negro ran into the house few minutes after the shooting, bu could not be persuaded to stay. He was very excited, I am told, and would no sit down. He left the place in a short while" M
 The negroes positively deny the charge but do not seem to be able to give z satisfactory account of themselves or the night of Mir. Fowlers murder.
 Negroes Deny Charge.
 A theory was advanced that MT. Flow Ter was shot by Green, who was lying il | walt Api duOtiiVf iiS6iob pl IL II said Green was jealous. Marshal Ora. does not believe this theory. He state that he Is convinced that Green shot a Mr. Fowler to satisfy a grudge he hat resulting from the shooting of the dog
 Soon after the shooting John Smith ant other negroes were arrested, charged with the crime, but they were later re | leased, as sufficient evidence to convic them could not be obtained.
 MT Fowler was very popular In an, around Birmingham. It was believed fo a while that his slayer and the murdere of Mir. Walters was one and the sam | man.
 Green and Chatham were arrested il the yards of the Southern railway. ant at first endeavored to show indifference but later the officers state that they be came very nervous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
J. H. O'NElL HERE.
Arranging the Baseball Games to Be
 Played in Meridian.

J. H. O'Neil, president of the Meridian Baseball association, was In Birmingham yesterday in conference with Charlie Frank. manager of the New Orleans base ball team regarding the Pelicans finishing the season in Meridian.
 New Orleans is due to play against Shreveport and Little Rock in Meridian, the home games in New Orleans having been transferred to the Mississippi town.
 MT. O'Neil received a telegram while in the city that the quarantine was all right and that the baseball games could be played without being interrupted by yellow fever seares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Samuel D. wealsley. the junior member of the law firm of Cabaniss & Weak lev. pulled down his sickle, drew out his lawn-mower and cut down all the weeds and grass yesterday on his place at 22Oo Ridge Park avenue.
 And thereby hangs a tale.
 Policeman La Rue reported to Mayor Ward Wednesday that the grass and weeds at No 22O0 Ridge Park avenue, had not been cut In conformity with the cleanup ordinance.
 eWho lives there?" asked the Mayor. T don't know the mans name,' said La Rue.
 Find out who he is,' said the Mayor, ''serve a warrant on him, and If he don't give bond, send him to jail"
 La Rue got busy at once.
 Fifteen minutes later, armed with a warrant, the policeman strode into the First National bank building and rode the elevator up to the eighth floor. In a few moments he was standing in the of fee of one of Birmingham's well known law firms.
 1T want to see Sam D. Weakley," said La Rue, In response to an lnquir9 iohi a man in the office.
 That's my name," said the man in the office. What can I do for you?"
 .You're under arrest" said La Rue why haven't you cut those weeds and grass on your placer"
 As he said this, La Rue served the war rant.
 T haven't been notified to do SOL ex- plained MT. Weakley
 .That won't go." said La Rue "You'l have to make bond"
 T tell you" protested MT. Weakley T haven't been notified to cut the weeds It's not necessary for me to make bond
 "Ai1 right" said the policeman. "Thei you'll have to come with me"
 .swherer' said MT. Weakley.
 ITO jail" said La Rue. Come on. II ring for the Black Maria
 .You'n do nothing of the kind,' sai' MT. Weakley. 'If I must go to head quarters, I'll walk down with you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
CASES POSTPONED.
Judge Feagin VIII Hear Arguments
 This Morning.

The arguments in the trial against Lee Edmundson, charged with resisting an of fcer and vagrancy, will be made before Judge Feagin this morning. Prac- tically all the evidence has been intro duced and Judge Feagin has set this morning to listen to the arguments of the attorneys.
 The evidence was heard Wednesday afternoon, and the arguments were to have been made yesterday morning, but there were too many other cases in court and the judge postponed the matter until today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
More BoodIina in Missouri.

Jefferson City. Mo, August S.-Former Governor Lee resumed his testimony to- day in the trial of Senator F. H. Far ris, on the charge of bribery. Several checks from Kelly to Lee were introduced and identified, but were not admitted as evidence by Judge Davis, who ruled that the inquiry should be limited to transac- tions that took place in St. Louis. This precluded the introduction of a number of letters and checks which the defense intended to offer as evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Mrs. WoodaIl Is III.

Scottsboro August 3.-(Special)-Mrs' Woodall, wife of ex-Tax Collector Wood all. and the mother of Wade Woodall, the mail agent on the Memphis division of the Southern railroad, is dangerously i'll at their home at Woodville, with put ht- tie chance for |her recovery. She Is snlendid woman and her dangerous con dition has cast gloom over the entire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Charged With Stealing Horse.

Childersburg, August 3.-(Special. )-Roy Reese a white boy, about IS years of age.
 is alleged to have stolen horse from the livery stable here a few days ago which he rode to Sylacauga and sold to High
 tower Bros. was captured In Columbus, Ga, yesterday and brought back here to- day, will be sent to Talladega this even- tng to await the action of the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Personal and General.
Prominent Man commits Suicide.

Columbus. Ga. August s.-Blanchard McGhee. president and manager of the Columbus Paper company. and a mem- Der of prominent Columbus family, committed suicide this morning by shoot ing himself through the temple with a revolver. He was at home alone when the fatal shot was fired. His wife and three children survive him. No cause has been assigned for his rash act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
First Bloom In Etowah.

Gadsden. August s.-(special)-The first cotton bloom of the season was brought to the city yesterday, being pulled on the 2sth of July on the farm of w. M. Meeks, the Dixie stock farm. at Goats Bend. MT. Meeks states that he has quite a number of open blooms. T ,is ia some three weeks ahead of the first open bou ot the past years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Nearo In Jall.

Albert Coleman, negro, was placed in the county jail yesterday on charges of robbery and assault with intent to murder. The negro was arrested by Depu- ty Sheriff J P Brents on warrant sworn out before Justice of the Peace j.. R. Tate near Brookside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
COM ERclAL CLUB.
Important Meeting This Afternoon.
 Weather Observatory Matter.

The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial club will be held this after noon in the Linn building. The question of a line to the locks on the Warrior river above Tuscaloosa will be brought up, and the special committee appointed to inquire into the advisabilty of locating a weather observatory in Birmingham will make report.
 Many will be elected to memoersnip Tn the cmb The meeting promises to be of unusual importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Will Begin New Court House.

Columbiana. August S.-tSpecial)-The construction of a S72Ooo court house, ac- cording to contract, will begin here in the next sixty days by the Bynum Construc- ton company of Montgomery. The same building is to be completed by September 1 1s0e This will be one of the finest build- ings in the state.
 Mrs. J. P. Roberts and children have gone to Sylacauga for short visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Mrs. J. w. Long, wife of Engineer J. w Long. died yesterday morning at h.% Funeral services will be conducted at tne residence of her mother. Mrs. M. J. car fee. Pill Seventh avenue at ociock enl. aftarnoo,,, Interment at East Lake cem' etery. Pallbearerss J. S. Lee, R. J. Orr' r IT.
 A. Cunningham. E. L. Dudderers '. ;" Clarke, George. Bowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Neoro Breaks All Records.

Chicago, August 3-All records for markmanship in the United States army were broken at Fort Sheridan today by Corporal Joseph c. Smith, colored, Com pany c. Twenty -fiifth infantry. from Fort Reno. Oklahoma. He made score of 1Ss out of possible 200 in slow fire shooting In the rapid fire shooting he made a score of 97 out of a possible 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
EAGLES V|CTORS IN CAME 0F BASEBALL Score Stood 6 te 5-EIks Are
 Losers MINISTRIES PLAY BENEFIT The .srosramme Was We'll Rendered and Large Crowd Enjoys Every
 Feature-Beavers Appreci-
 ate PuhIic's Patronage.
MINISTRIES PLAY BENEFIT

Bessemer August 3.-(Special. 1.-The game of baseball between the Elks and Eagles lodges of this city at Fourth Ave- nue park this afternoon was one of the fastest games ever played on Bessemer of the Eagles. There was good playing throughout the game on both sides. A large crowd was present and a neat sum was realized. which goes for the benefit of the two lodges
 The minstrel show given by picked company of local talent at the Beavers hall tonight was one of the most success full and interesting entertainments of the kind ever produced in Bessemer.
 There was a large crowd of spectators present and all seemed to enjoy the pro- gramme immensely. The company had been rehearsing for some time and was in good form. Every part was carried out well and the actors are being congratulat- ed on their good work. A good sum was realized for the benefit of the Beavers hall
 Minstrels Success.
 The Beavers have given number of benefits recently and the patronage given by the public Is very much appreciated by every member of the order.
 When completed the hall and gymna- sium will be one of the best in the district. Much interest is being taken in the order at Bessemer.
 Personal and General.
 Mrs. Weinberg and children and Mr. Aaron Lefkovits of Laurel, Miss, are visiting the family of MT. Sam Lefko- wits.
 Sam Kartus has returned from New York where he went some days ago on a business trip.
 Sam Erlick returned from business trip to New York last night
 President Maben, Vice President Me- Queen and other officials of the Sloss- Sheffield Coal and Iron company spent today inspecting their plants at this place.
 The series of meetings running for the week at Caanan Baptist church. are be- ing well attended and much Interest is being taken in the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Oscar vlsIt. German squadron.

Stockholm, August s--King Oscar. who was recently created a German admirai by Emperor William today visited une German squadron, whicn arrived here iast night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Alex Bradford, Jr., was arrested yes- terday afternoon at the Union passenger station by Policeman Murphy and was last night carried to Athens, Ala, to an- swer several charges. Accompanying him was Miss Flossie Davis, young woman who lives near Athens, and according to the statements of both they were en route to Texas, where they expected to marry.
 Bradford recently married Miss Lucy Marbut. member of a prominent fami- ly in the northern part of the state, and he had $6S0 in money when he was arrested. Sheriff E. F. Puryear arr rived in the city yesterday afternoon and last night took Bradford back to Athens He also carried Miss Davis back to her parents.
 Bradford and Miss Davis were register ed at the Metropolitan hotel. They ar rived yesterday morning, having left Athens on Wednesday,
 Sheriff Puryear made the following statement regarding the matter last night:
 "Mr. and Mrs. Bradford came into Attn ems couple of days ago and she drew s700 that she had in bank. She turned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

thing I saw Up there, of course except ing these great places, and that we were neglecting our opportunities in this re- spect. We have the advantage of twelve months season as against four and half months season up there. low wages and plenty of fuel. and they nigh wages and Ahigh fuel. was informed in Dawson that wood cost $15 per cord for house use
 There are great resources of coal all over this country and some day these coal deposits may be the salvation of the min ing interests.
 ''I could not see anything in this whole great region attractive to party without means or capital and I was profoundly impressed. individually, with the resources that we have at home, by comparison, and resolved that I would come back and devote myself to what I knew exist ed here, rather than take the chances in such a wild and inhospitable region, and the greater part of our party coincided with me in these views.
 ..To the young and adventurous this country might be attractive but for Ala bamians am certain Alabama is the best placen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
100 New Autumn Skirts
 Worth SIP and PI4 at 7.O5

Swift the wheeled to Fridays shipped They arrived Wednesday tailored to d T. casting thoughts
  land former andd Fall models enodying the skirt thoughts patterns blues
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  he womenss In a Ne from 0 tom thoroughly new nd 
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