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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15

According to several members of the Board of Revenue, the public roads throughout Jefferson county are in an excellent condition
 The overseers haze just completed an inspection of the roads of the county. and made many Improvements They have beei at work since about March 1. and are now preparing 1, go over all the roads of the county again
 Hugh McGeever, a member of the Board Of Revenue, who has taken an active in- terest in the opening up and improving the roads of the county, stated yes- ttrday that no new highways would prob ably be built in the near future. There is only enough money in the macadam fund at present to keep the roads already being used in good condition, and 1t seems to be the desire of the board not to expend money for new roads at sacrifice of the condition of the roads already made.
 At any rate no new roads of any length will be made before the years taxes are available in October. Few complaints, if any are being made on the conditions of any of the roads, but the board receives several petitions almost daily asking that new ones be built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
SCHOOL CENSUS.
Prof. Young and Prof. Lyon Are Max
 ina Progress With Work.

Prof. T. c. Young. principal of the Mar tin. and Prof. A. A. Lyon of the South Highland school are making progress in the work of taking the school census of Birmingham
 They were recently appointed by the Board of Education to take the biennia! school census as required by law, as a basis for the state and county appropri- ations for school purposes. The name of every child of school age living within the city limits, with the name ana residence of its parents, must be ascertained. It will require the remainder of this month to get the statistics, and at least two weeks will have to be consumed in the work of a tabulation of the data se- cured.
 The taking of the school census will be of especial interest inasmuch as it will serve as a basis for an estimation of the population of the city, and the data com piled by the census takers Will show many interesting facts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
ROADS OF THE COUNTY
 IN GOOD CONDITION

The contracts for the construction of rine new steel bridges have been recently let and bids for foi more have been asked for. The adoption of steel bridges for use all over the county. has met with the approval of the farmers and in the future it is not probable that anything ether than steel will be used for the con- structon of bridges.
 Few people realize" said Mir. Me- Geever yesterday, just now many roads the county keeps in condition. It would be a conservative estimate to say that there 's within the boundaries of the county 1a. n lies of plain dirt road, and over 300 miles of the improved macadam. Yes, taking everything into consideration the county is covered with 8 network of about as fine roads as one will find any where
 Tt is the policy of the board to. grant as many petitions for new roads as they can. so long as the funds last, but first of all to provide for the continual im- provement of the highways in use at present. The plan seems to work admir- ably for we seldom have complaints of poor roads, and are willing 70 make as many news ones as is reasonable"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
TRACK SPRlNkLING.
W-odIawn Council Will Assist East
 Lake In Effort.

The city council of Woodlawn at their last meeting took active steps looking toward realization of the effort made by Alderman w. J. Waldrop Of the East Lake council to have the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company sprinkle the tracks on the East Lake line.
 committee of which w s. Reynolds is the chairman, has directed letters to Mir. Waldrop. assuring him of the cooper aticn of the Woodlawn council, and also ole to Robert Jemison, president of the street railway company, looking toward an accomplishment of the purpose. The committee was given full power to act and has addressed letter to Mayor Ward of Birmingham in regard to the matter. The replies of the mayors of New Or leans and Memphis in regard to the prac- ticability of the use of sprinkling cars on the tracks of the street railways. is expected within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
EDITORS PROGRAMME.
Alabama Press Association Meets at
 Coden, July 20 and 21.

The following is the programme of the thirty-fourth annual meeting of the Ala bama Press association. which will be held at Coden, July 20 and 21:
 First Day-Prayer.
 Address of welcome.
 Response to address of welcome by II. S. Doster, Prattville Progress.
 Reading minutes of last meeting Calling roll of members
 Application for membership.
 Collecting dues and membership fees. Report of treasurer.
 Appointment of committees.
 Report of delegates to National assocla- ton.
 Annual address by the president, Charles Fl. Greer. Marion Standard.
 Annual oration by H. G. Benners, Greensboro Beacon.
 Essay by Miss Lulu Judson. Bessemer Weekly.
 ner. , "The Newspaper Correspondent in the Russo-Japanese War" William E. w. Yerby. Greensboro Watchman. Second Day-'"The Relative Position of the Newspaper to the Railroads John c. Williams TaIladega Mountain Home. "The weewly and the Foreign Adver- tiser.'' l.. H. Nunnelee, Centreville Press. "The Relation of the Newspapers to the Public Schools" A W. Holstun. La Fayette Sun.
 "Relation of the Press to Fire Insur- ance." J. H. Hard Bessemer Weekly. Report of Historian W. w. Screws, Montgomery Advertiser. - Report of standing committees. Report of special committees.
 Miscellaneous business.
 Resolutions.
 Selection of next place of meeting. Selection of delegates to National Edi- toral association.
 Election of officers.
 Adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
NORRIS REARRESTED.
Fireman Charged With Shooting Lane
 Makes Bond.

T. A. Norris, member of the Brming- ham fire department, who was indicted at the Mast session of the grand Jury cn a charge of assault with intent to murder capt. c. M Lane of the North Highlands fire station, was yesterday re-arrested by Denutv Sheriff George Courson. and inn noediately gave bond in the sum Of s5Oo ,o, bis anpearance oezore the next term of the criminal court
 Both Lane and Norris were well known members of the department, at the tune If the shooting. It will be rememoereu that Norris shot Lane with shotgun sew eral months ago. as a result Of quar- rel it is said, arising over an aiiegel ce SC of insubordination of Norris. which was reported to Chief Mnllin. Captain Lane recovered from his wounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
Walker Carried to Tuscaloosa.

Will Walker. the negro, who Is alleged to have committed a criminal assault upon Miss Alma Ross of Yolande was yesterday carried to Tuscaloosa county by Deputy Sheriff E. A. Maxwell of that city for a preliminary hearing before Judge Squires early yesterday morning. Walker has been confined in the county Jail here for several weeks for safe keeping. As was stated at the time of the arrest. the stase says it has strong evidence to offered against Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
RECORDS OF COURTS

Judge Samuel Weaver of the criminal court yesterday granted petitions for
 habeas corpus hearings maue by Bruce Williams and Sam Mayberry, who are
 charged with the murder of negro wom- an near Powderly some time ago. They
 are at present In the county jail on war rants issued by Coroner Paris The writ of Williams was made returnable before Judge Weaver this morning, and the date of Mayberry's hearing was fixed for July 2S.
 charged with murder have nied petition for a habeas corpus proceedings and Judge Weaver has fixed July 2S as the time for the hearing. Yarbrough was charged with the killing of man near North Birmingham some time ago, it be- ing claimed that his victim had shot Tar brough's father.
 Dr. J. W. Hughes former postmaster, has given notice of taking an appeal from the decision of Justice of the Peace Ben | ners to the circuit court. It will be re-
 membered that Judge Benners rendered a decision in favor of the defendant in the
 case of Hughes vs. the Birmingham Trust
 and Savings company. in which the plain tiff sued to recover $40, whicn It Is claimed
 he was forced to pay the government on postal money order cashed for the bank.
 which had been previously raised from
 $1 to $40
 In the city court yesterday, four suits were filed against the Birmingham Rail-
 way Light and Power company for dam-
 ages for personal injuries aIeged to have been received on June 27 1905. It is claimed that the accident was due to the negligence of the agents of the defend- ant in allowing a car to be started be- fore plaintiffs had time to get on. The complainants and the damages they ask are as follows:
 Callie Ridings $15,0O0. Maggie Ridlngs
 s5OoO, c. G. Ridings $lo0oo, Della Ridings $10, ,Oo0.
 In the city court, VIII Stevenson has | filed suit against the Soss-shenield Steel and Iron company for sl0,000 for per-
 sonal injuries alleged to have been recov- cred on April IS last, through the negli- gence of the defendant or its agents. / | In the circuit court yesterday the fol- l lowing suits were filed: w. H. Lynn vs. the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company. The plaintiff claims 5000 damages. alleging that the defendants agents allowed him to be carried beyond his destination while a passenger on one of its cars. Cyrus Hunter vs. the Birmingham Rail- | way. Light and Power company. $20OC damages for personal injuries alleged to have been received on June 24, 1905. The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yester- day:
 Felix Hill, Kimberly, and Miss Pearlie Petty.
 Alfred shumate. Birmingham. and Miss Lula Bolin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
z AoAMA LAW.

Section 250 of the last constitution provides that depositors in banks who have not stipulated for interest, shall, for their deposits, be entitled, in case of insolvency, to preference Of pay over all other creditors, and this law applies to sll banks, whether incorpor- ated or not.
 Tn other words, if bank does both a savings business and regular bank ing business, and should become in- solvent, then the depositors who did not get interest on their deposits would have a preference over those who had their money in the bank for savings.
 :ens' Savings bank accepts only savings accounts, hence every de- positcr stands on the same footing here. We solicit yours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
ADJUSTMENTS
East Lake Casino.

The East Lake Casino will close a weeks engagement tonight of one of the most entertning plays that has been presented on the local stage in some time. Walter Edwards, in the leading role of The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown" has scored decided hit. and will receive a welcome from Birmingham theatre-goers on his return to this city. which may be later in the present season. The regular Saturday matinee will be given this af- ternoon.
 "The Typewriter GirI' is the bill for next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
BIRMINGHAM RIFLES.
Old Officers Reelected UnaniomusIy
 Artillery Going to Montgomery.

The members of the Birmingham Rifles Company K, of the Third regiment Ala bama national guard. last night re-elect- ed the old officers as follows Captain, l.. c. Brown: first lieutenant, c. B. Bal lard; second lieutenant. W. N. Mabrey All of the elections were unanimous. There was a rge~attendance at the meeting.
 Iwenty-one members of the Brandon Light artillery attended the semi-weekly drill last night This battery goes into camp at Montgomery on July 22.--About thlrty-five artillerymen will attend from Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
Camp Hardee Meets.

Camp Hardee. United Confederate Vet erans, will meet in regular monthly ses- sion in their new quarters al the Com mercial club rooms in the Llnn building this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Tho meeting will be an important one and |. .s le- sired that all members be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
Work on Court House.

]. E. Broom yesterday commenced work on his contract to renovate the court house, and 1t is expected that the work will be pushed forward to an early com pletion. A good force of workmen start ed yesterday. the criminal court room being the first to receive attention. The contract amounts to $sSoO and must be completed in ninety days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
DISF|GURING ULCER People Looked at Her in Amazsment. Preuounced lncurahle. Face NuW
 Clear as Ever.
THANKS GOD FOR CUTICURA

Mrs. P. Hackett, of 400 Van Buren St., Brooklyn, N. Y., says: II wish to give thanks for the marvellous cure of my mother by Cuticura. She had a severe ulcer, which physicians had pronounced incurable. 1t was ter rible disagreement, and people would stand in amazement and look after her. After there was no hope from doctors she began using Cuti- cura Soap. Ointment, and Pills, and now, thank God, che is completely cured, and her face is as smooth and clear as ever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
MASSACHUSETTS, LAW.

Extract from section 3, chapter l69, sts of 1902. Massachusetts Statutes, read:
 "No savings bank : shall occupy the same office or suito of offices with ational bank or trust company or other bank of discount, nor any office directly connected by means of doors or other openings in partition with the office or suite of offices occupied b. any such national bank, trust com. pany or other bank of discount" The penalty for the violation of this sec ton being not more than $500. Section provides that "No president. vice president or treasure. of a savings bank shall hold the office or perform the duties of president, vice-president, treasurer or cashier of national bank. trust company or other bank of dis count" The penalty for the violation of this section Is also not more than $500. Why these laws?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
FOR MINE FoREMEN. Examination In Progress-Board Will Attend MT. ReilIy's Funeral Today.

The board of examiners which passes on the eligibility of candidates for mine fore men has been busy this week in conduct- ing oral examinations. J. H. Hillhouse has been acting on the board for two days in the place of A. J. Reilly. whose wife died Thursday night.
 The board will attend Mrs. ReilIy's flu. neral at St. Paurs church at o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
Both Are Fined.

Charlie Shoening. baa tender in the Rab- bit Foot saloon. was fined slO yesterday by Judge Feagln in police court for al- lowing a minor in saloon. Wiley Woods. negro boy 16 years of age, was fined $5 for being in the saloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
Get The Banking Law Fixed in Your Mind.

of state relates to savings savings the people of that  Citizens Savings bank is the only bank in B banking Retterq give sxnurs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
II1l1rMt (llnllktRllIn M Szz1s0H 0fA 64JX Q WAy MyNlzDlAZ Lattg NInuW AvIIvVyW 2OO3 FIRST AVENUE.

Presiden President;
 
 Director u E. Robinson E. D. and Moses Levy of Brnn ham, of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
Statement of Smith.

City Attorney Ed Smith yesterday ar ternoon made a statement regaroing the action of the commission, WHICH "as as follows:
 "The commission certainly did have the ,,,oro1 and legal right to investigate the charges against Commissioner Phillips.
 "It was the moral duty of the commis- sion to make this investigation. Their oaths of office require them to Keep the fountain head of the police department clean so that the department may be clean and properly run. and that the nroner discipline may be obtained. This cannot be done If the charges against Commissioner Phillips are true.
 .It is the duty of the police eommis- sion to do all in its power to keep the police force efficient, and for that reason if none other the commission should have investigated the charges and either found them true or untrue and so state to the public"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
THE WEATHER

Washington, July 12.-Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Saturday and Sunday; light to fresh south winds on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15

J. W. Richardson, chief clerk to M. M. Richey. assistant general superntend- ent of the Southern. will return tomorrow from "skyland." N. C.. where he has been on his vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15

crease of s1O7.5O7 as compared with the year preceding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15
Local Weather Data.
Weather Repor1

Temperature and precipitation. as re- ported by the weather bureau for select cd southern stations our!--g 24 hours end- ing at a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15

The bank Is open to
 s:3o P. m. Sat. lays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-15

issued from the probate court yester- day:
 Felix Hill, Kimberly, and Miss Pearlie Petty.
 Alfred shumate. Birmingham, and Miss Lula Bolin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
COUNTY REFLECTIONS
MOONLIGHT

Quite . number from this vicinity
attended the love feast at Zion SAtur-
day and Sunday.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Waterstradt, died Sunday, April 2s.
Funeral services were held from the
homo Monday afternoon and burial
was in the Bethel cemetery.
Miss Sarah Bert left Monday for her
home In Chicago after spending the
winter in California and few weeks
here.
Mrs. G. Kelley visited her sister.
Mrs. P. H. Bert, Monday.
Rev. j. M. Sheets returned from
weeks visit in Oklahoma.
The love feast at Bethel will be
held May 6 and 7.
Miss Margaret McFerren visited
her sister, Mrs. Geo. McFerren Mon
day afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
SOLOMON.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harmon Of Abilene
we're visiting friends here Sunday.
Mrs. Orr OF Kansas City returned
home Tuesday after several days
visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
G. N. Blair.
Mrs. HOag Of Chapman was visiting
relatives and friends here few days
last week.
Mrs. W. A. Hopkins and son War.
rem visited Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Baker
in Mcpherson Sunday.
Mrs. =. Brownrigg was in Abilene
Wednesday. x
A number Of the Royal NelghborS
visited the lodge ct Niles Tuesday
night. Everyone reports good time.
Miss Sundahl returned to Topeka
Tuesday to resume her Studiss At the
business college.
Tim Riordsn left Wednesday for
Denver, Colo, where he will remain
several weeks for treatment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
PEARL.

Chas. Fielder made business triI
to Abilene Monday.
Clarence Taylor and family visited
in Hope Sunday.
PC. Weissentiuh, our genial mer.
chant, spent Sunday at Lyonsdale.
Miss Rosa Fielder, has accepted the
position Of hello girl at our switch
board. Miss Rosa is an accommodate
. ing and business young lady and Is
the right girl in the right place.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Elliott Of Carl
ton spent Easter with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, J. A. Heller.
Quite number Of our young peo-
pie attended the Easter concert at
Hope and all report pleasant time.
Miss Sadie Elliott Of Elmo visited
with friends in this vicinity over
Easter.
A. L. Hollinger shipped four car
loads Of cattle to Kansas City Mon
day. he and his son Abrsm, accom-
panied the shipment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
NAVARRO.

Miss Anna Olsen spent Sunday in
Newborn with her parents.
Mrs. Hasten spent one day last
week with'Mrs. Anderson.
BENZ. ShoCkey came in from PENN
sylvania to spend week with his son
and relatives.
The plastering Of the n. 3. church
10 almost completed.
Mr. Conner and family spent Sun
day with James Olsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon spent Sunday
Of Mr.. MAston's.
Mr.. Conner p improving his yard
with new fence.
Mr.. Elmer and Miss Anna Loudeen
went to Abilene on business Friday.
Mrs. Dederich Of Enterprise was In
this vicinity Sunday.
Mrs. zeilinger and daughter spent
Sunday Of Mr.. YuhlS.
Miss Mary Olsen is working in
Enterprise for Mrs. Dederick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
RINEHART.

W. H. H. Betz transacted business
in Abilene Friday.
g. X. Hollinger and family took
dinner with Mrs. HCllinger'S sister,
Mrs. J. G. HaSsler, Sunday.
Roy Murphy and viii Hassler spent
Wednesday evening In Enterprise.
Quite q number Of the farmers ere
through planting cora.
J. A. HOllingsr who has been at
tending Kansas Wesleyan business
college Of SAlina came home last week
to help his father with the spring and
summer work.
H. H. Diehl took his cattle to pas.
ture east Of Woodbine.
Leslie Baughsy iS learning cheese.
making at Pleasant Hill.
Owen BOhannOn Of Chapman sPeni
Sunday with VIII HAsSlsr.
An Easter program WAS given ct
the n. Z. church Sunday.
Walter Holllnger hauled wheat 70
Junction City the first Of last week.
James A. Gillstt and family Of
wOOdblne visited relatives in this
nsighbOrhoOd Sunday.
Leon and Byron Taylor visited
Robert Murphy Sunday.
John PolAndS took dinner ct s. N.
Hsssler'S Sunday.
Misses Pearl Betz, Eva Diehl. Mabel
and Clara Earl. MsssrS. Charles and
Clarence Dishl visited friends and a.
tended Easter services at Hops Sun.
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
PLEASANT VALLEY.

MIR. and Mrs. J. McCardle visited
at e. Daniels Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brenizer con
template taking trip to Caiiiorni'
in May.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Engle Of juno
ton visited Adam Frey's over Sunday
Elmer Dieffenbaugh's visited with
Harry Brenizer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Kready Wis
tied at Levi Kreider's Sunday.
Joe CresS writes from his Idaht
home that be has sold out the furni
ture business and 10 looking for
new location.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
CHAPMAN.

A. J. Poor and wife Of KanSaS City
spent Easter with friends here.
Miss GenevIeve Trey Of Abilene
spent Sunday with her grandparents
Mr.. and MrG P. L. jennings.
NJ. Ryan's little daughter had thu
misfortune to severely scald the side
Of her face and one hand. She II
doing nicely.
Joseph GOggIu Of Skiddy visited
bis sister, Mrs. T. v. Seaman, Mon
day.
Dudley Hancock Of McAlliSter, l. T.,
and former resident here was Shak'
ing hands with friends Tuesday.
Mrs. s. z. HOAg is slowly recover
ing after q weeks illness.
P. J. Haggerty has resigned bis PO-
Sition 81 section foreman and will en-.
ter the train service.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thomas,
Sunday, . daughter.
L. L. Odls and wife left Monday for
Rapid City, s. D.. where be has pc.
sitlon in en- Indian school.
John Adams Who has been very III
for several days is reported i'm.
proving.
AhrAm Brtchbill left Wednesday
for Lawrence where be will be one Of
the Contestants In the state OrAtoricsl
contest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27
ELMO.

Chris BATten 10 building new barr
on his farm just north Of town.
Grandma Talhelm who has beer
visiting her son Byron fora coupl,
weeks returned to Minneapolis.
Mrs. DR.. Klingberg attended the
county Sunday school convention IN
Abilene last week.
Quite a number from here went ia
Lindsborg to hear the "Messiah.
All report pleasant time.
Rev Byron Talhelm went to Salina
Saturday where he preached the
Easter sermon for his former congre.
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Rubin and daugh-
ter arrived from Los Angeles, CALI,
Saturday and are visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. J. W. Asling.
On account Of ths rain the Easter
program at the church was postponed
until next Sunday.
H. M. Reaugh is putting down an
other cistern.
The nice rains that we are getting
have filed the cisterns. This means
much to the people Of our town.
Miss Nora Dantel visited In Elmo
Wednesday.
Henry Tischhaaser and others went
on q wolf hunt and caught one old
one and four cubs.
Miss Elsie Monninger is home
again.
Miss Maggie Mccormack is staying
with her sister, Mrs. John Gribbons.