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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
RECORDS OF COURTS

All of the state courts will hold regular federal court will convene Monday morn ing and take up the trial of the criminal docket
 In the circuit court Judge A. A. Coleman presiding, the regular jury docket will be taken up.
 ners will take up the following cases to- day: Laura Smithson vs P. M. Smith son; Marzell Hafar vs. Emma Daniel ct al; Annie Hawkins vs. Pat Hawkins; Lou Menter vs. Lindsay Menter; Jonas Schwab vs. John Byars; John Vary vs. T. A. Lacey ct al.
 In the federal court there are a num- Der of cases to be considered this week. The grand jury which adjourned a week ago returned about forty indictments Several cases of alleged violations of the bankruptcy laws will come up for trial during the present term.
 In the first division of the city court Judge Charles w. Ferguson presiding, the jury docket will be heard this week.
 In the second division of the court Judge Charles A. Senn presiding, the non-Jury docket will be taken up.
 No docket has been set in the city court of Birmingham for the week beginning November 27, as that week is the time the cases appealed from this court of the Bir- mingham division are called in the su- preme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
SEVERAL SMALL RoBBERlES.
Three or Four Reports Are Made to
 the Police.

Aside from several reports of robberies everything was quiet in police circles yes- terday. Details of the robberies were furnished all the policemen last night and they expect to catch some of the thieves today.
 One report was to the effect that a vacant house belonging to Capt. w. F. Ward, and located at 1700 Twelfth ave- nue, south, had been robbed of locks and keys. The robbery is said to have been committed Saturday night and Captain Ward is of the opinion that tramps have been sleeping in the house.
 A thief entered the home of J. R. Todd. 12O4 Thirty-fifth street. north, and took a number of things including two silver knives and forks. one small mirror, two linen towels, a revolver belonging to M. P. Bloodworth and seven rings belonging to MT. Bloodworth. The rings were made of plated material and were set with glass imitation of diamonds. counter boise was also stolen.
 Mary Paris, a negro woman, reported the loss of a gold filled watch, Is size with the crystal broken.
 A lOSt sdHlple case was TepOTltu Dy Il man who says he lost 1t between the hotel and the union passenger station. It Is described as 14x1s, and Is said to look like small dress suit case. heavily bound with brass trimmings, lock and catches The color is russet, and it contains books and papers which are wanted more thai the case. The papers are said to be marked with the names of c. G. Dreyfus and the Samuel Cuppers Woodware cola pany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20


 A Vulcan statuette has been sent to Imperial Chancellor von Buelow of Ger many. Secretary Babb expressed one Of the little souvenirs of the immense iron man to Consul -Quellenstein at Atlanta Saturday and 1t will be forwarded through the official sources to the chancellor.
 Sending the statuette was the result of the visit to Birmingham of the imperial commissioners who are in the south to investigate the condition of the Germans in this portion of America. It wa sus- gested that the statuette would be a fitting token of the Birmingham district. where there are so many Germans who have achieved success.
 The German commissioners were very much impressed with Birmingham end It's immense natural resources and showed special interest in Vulcan. They had heard of the immense iron man at the St. Louis exposition and expr,ss a desire to see it. Each member of the commission was presented with one of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
MIDNIGHT FIRE BURNS PEOPLES
 TELEPHONE EXCHANGE AND PENNY
 SAVINGS BANK WITH $8O,OOO LOSS
VULCAN STATUETTE IS
 SENT TO CHANCELLOR

statuettes, which they seemed to appfe- ciate very much.
 MT. Babb was very active in as ;stins Tn entertaining the visitors. Before leav- ing they told him that they had been wonderfully impressed with what they had seen fin Birmingham and very much pleased with the conditions of the Ger mans in Alabama.
 The commissioners, according to MT. Babb, considered their entertainment in Birmingham as decidedly the most cor dial that they have received on their trip.
 Tn my opinion,' said MT. Babb yes7 terday, 'the visit of the commissioners will result in much good to Birmingham. They were evidently deeply impressed and I should think that they will make a very favorable report on the conditions in Birmingham.
 This will naturally result in other Germans coming to Birmingham. Ger mans are the most desirable immigrant S and many hundred of them could find good employment in Birmingham and thls district"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
TROUBLE ON CAR.
Negro Knocked wn by Conductor on
 Street Car.

Judge Crapps, a negro, was arrested and placed in the city jail at Pratt City yes terday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Officer c. K. Richards of that place.
 The arrest was made at the instance of Conductor Mann, on North Ensley car who claims that the negro became disor- derly on the car between the Frisco rail- road crossing and Fifth street. The con. ductor claims that when he remonstrated with the negro he became abusive and he, the conductor, had to knock him down.
 When Crapps was arrested pistol was found on his person and charge of car rying a concealed weapon was docketed against him. He Is also charged with dis orderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
TO OUR PATRONS AND
 SUBSCRIBERS.

Because of tho fire last night which partially de- stroyed our building and switchboard, we will be un- able to give our patrons ser vice fer sixty days. Arrange ments have been made with the Stromberg. Carlson com- pany fer a now switchboard to be shipped immediately and same will be installed and put into service at the earliest possible moment. We hepe cur patrons will boar with us, as the delay will be no longer than is absolutely necessary. Peoples Home Telephone Co.,, ". 3. Harper, manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
ORTHODOX JEWS
 SUBSCRIBE MONEY knesseth Israel Congregation Raises S790 for Russian Jews TRIBUTE BY DIR. NEWFlELD Says the Congregation Did Better Than Temple Emanuel Die, Con-
 sidering Conditions-En-
 thuslastic Meeting.
TRIBUTE BY DR. NEWFIEL0 J

Orthodox Jews of Birmingham met yes terdav afternoon at 3:3O o'clock in the K'nesseth-Israel synagogue at Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street and raised $790 for the Russian relief fund.
 T want to congratulate this congrega- tion," said Rabbi Morris Newfield of Tenn pie Emanual, when the total amount was announced. .I was delighted Friday night when the congregation of Temple Emanuel raised 5000 for the sufferers in Russia. But I want to confess that you have done better than Temple Emanuel did. In proportion to your means you have given far more than did the congre- gation of Temple Emanuel
 This tribute of pr. Newhelds to the generosity of the Orthodox Jews of the city was greeted with ardent applause.
 we shall raise 5000" said Louis Pizitz, when pr. Newfield had ceased speaking. q am a Russian Jew" continued MT. Pizitz, somewhat excitedly, as he faced the congregation, "and am proud or It. Almost all of us here are so-caiied hus- sian Jews. And I want to tell you that no German Jew Or any other kind of Jew shall do more for our suffering rNople In Russia than I will do"
 This sentiment of Mir. Pizitz was ap- plauded heartily.
 MT. Pizitz is arranging for concert to be given next Sunday afternoon In one of the theaters the proceeds of which will go to the Russian relief fund. All ready he has sold $1O0 in tickets.
 One Gentle Saturday afternoon came into my store." said MT. Pizitz. and gave me s2O bill for twenty tickets. He asked me not to tell his name. We will clear S1000 on the concert.
 Contributions amounting to s25 came in last night from Pratt City.
 Mrs. Gorden, of Corona, sent in slO
 The total amount of the relief funu thus far subscribed in Birmingham Is s26OO.
 Here is a list of the generous subscrip tions made yesterday by the congregation of K'nesseth-Israel congregation:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
CIVIC CLUB TO MEET.
Session Will Be Held In Lecture Room
 of First Presbyterian Church.

The Birmingham Civic club will meet Tuesday night In the lecture rooms of the First Presbyterian church. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year and steps will be taken looking to re-organ ization of the club.
 President Frank Willis Barnett has is sued a call for the meeting and the indl cations are that there will be large at tendance.
 At the last meeting of the organiza- ton two weeks ago MT. Bernett stated that on account of business pressure he could not accept the presidency of the club for next year.
 The club was organized over year ago and its object Is 10 promote the civic development of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20

completed a few months ago. This was the only negro bank in the state. The building is valued at s2O,Ooo. with $900 in- surance.
 The first floor was occupied exclusively by the bank. The price of the bank fix lures are included in the cost of the building.
 The second floor of the bank building was occupied by the following offices: Dr. w. E. Lacy, Dr. l.. G. Going and E. A. Brown, negro lawyer. Their losses are, including office furniture and fix lures, will probably amount to s400 or $500.
 The third floor was occupied by the Peoples Mutual Aid society. Their of- fees, including furniture and papers, were worth about $500.
 At ? o'clock. after the fire had been burning two hours, it was practically out and under control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
ENGINEER IS HURT.
Fell Through Stock Gap and Sustalns
 Several Injuries.

While walking from his engine to the caboose to get A coupling pin, W. c. Adams. an engineer on the Frisco. stepped through a stock gap and sustained a broken collar bone, a sprained hand and a number of body injuries. The accident occurred at Amory, Miss, Saturday night.
 The injured engineer was brought to Birmingham and carried to his home. 1920 Tenth avenue, north, where everything possible was done for him. The train which MT. Adams was plotting was en route to Birmingham and he was placed in the caboose. It Is thought he will be able to be up within a short time, but 1t may be several weeks before he can re- sume his duties. He is well and favorably known in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
Flames Started in the O|d Damon & Lee Stables and Spread Rapidly OLD STABLE BURNED
 LIKE 50 MUCH FINDER It Is Estimated That the Property Is Insured for About Two-
 thirds of It's .A!
 Value. LII
LOSSES AND INSURANCE.

Peoples Home Telephone com- } pany, building and contents, $25,0O0;
 } practically covered by insurance. , Owned by the company. ; Alabama Penny Savings bank > building and contents, including
 } property of tenants, s25,000; insur-
 } ance about $1O,0O0. Owned by ne- } groes.
 } Jackson building, formerly occu- |. pied by Damon-Lee stables, S20,00o; - practically insured. Owned by } Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
 Birmingham Gun and Key com } pany, about s7Oo; insurance not } known.
 } R. Knauff Plumbing company, } damage slight and insurance not } known.
 } Central Telephone and Construc- } ton company, office fixtures de- - troyed; insurance not known.
 ! In addition to these an old book } store, a negro restaurant and : small haberdashery company suffer-
 } fered from smoke and water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20

The Peoples Home Telephone company's exchange at 21s North Eighteenth street, the Alabama Penny bank, recently erectef by well-known negroes. and the old Damon-Lee livery stable building on Third avenue, between Eighteenth and Nine teenth streets, were destroyed by fire which originated at 12 o'clock last night. A number of small one and two story. structures were either damaged by smoke and water or falling walls. It is thought the entire loss will not go beyond Ss0,000, fully two-thrds of which Is covered by insurance. The blaze started In the rear of the old livery stable which fronts on Third avenue, and rapidly made its way to the other structures. The origin of the fire could not be ascertained.
 After it was seen the telephone building was doomed the operators left the switch board and filed out to the streets. W. B. Harper, the manager of Nhe Peoples Home Telephone company, could not be reached by telephone and the fire was almost out before he reached the scene. He took in the situation at a glance and telegraphed for a new switch board. An official announcement was made by him that the company would do every thing in it's power to give its patrons telephone service as soon as possible. He estimated that everything would be in working order within the next sixty days at the least
 The fire was discovered a few minutes after it broke out in a corner of the old stable. which Is just back of the depart ment store of Loveman, Joseph & Loeh extending all the way from Third avenue to Second alley. When the fire depart ment arrived the flames were making headway in that portion of the stable building which is three stories high. It was with some difficulty that the iremen reached it. and a strong wind carried sparks into the rear of the Bank and Telephone Exchange. When these two buildings caught the rear of practically three. buildings were burning at the same time.
 The blaze enveloped the exchange and bank buildings. both three-story astruc- lures, so quickly that for the time being the firemen had to direct most of their hose them. In the meantime there was general exodus from number of small two-story structures on Eighteenth street, one of which was occupied by a negro restaurant with rooms on the sec- ond floor.
 A strong wind was blowing from the north. and when portion of the rear walls of the penny bank fell sparks flew thick and fast toward the United States government building, just across the al- ley. Much apprehension was felt for It's safety, and for time there was deep concern about the Birmingham hotel at the northwest corner of Second avenue and Eighteenth street.
 The fremen added several more streams on the bank when the walls fell and in this way minmized the danger to the government structure and the hotel It did not look at that time that there was the slightest possibility of the fire get ting to the Loveman, Joseph Loeb de- partment store, which occupies the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
Spoke of Massacre.


 The meeting was called to order at 3:30 o'clock by J. J. Goldstein. chairman, who brify introduced Dr. Samuel Ullman as the first speaker. Dr. Ulman spoke of the Russian atrocities, saying that Jews had been massacred in Russia in order to divert the peoples attention there from the oppression of the autocracy. He made a fervent appeal for the sufferers through out Russia reminding his hearers that though most of them were Jews yet the money would go for the relief of all per sons who had suffered In the cause of human liberty.
 pr. Newfield, the next speaker, urged everyone present to give according to his means "I am sure," said he. that no one has given more than he could' and doubt that anyone has given as much as he should" pr Newfields appeal for aid aroused keen sympathy throughout the congregation.
 H. Swedlow, the Hebrew teacher of the congregation, made an address in Yiddish Other speakers, said he, had told of what they had read in the newspapers and in books. He would speak as one who had been on the ground. He briefly diagnosed the situation in Russia, review Ing the prosecutions meted out to the Jews In all ages. The temerity With which the Jew had chung to his religion was the cause of the trouble Perseeu- tors in Spain and In Rusisa had wished the Jew to forsake faith of his fathers and embrace his neighbours religion. But ot ila ri of his life and liberty and property To escape persecution in Russia all the JeY needs to do is to embrace the religion | of his tormentors. This he refuses to do, and hence he Is plundered
 At the close of MT. Swedlow's remarks the subscriptions began, MT. Hirsch act ing as secretary and A. Shugarman as l treasurer.
 Started Contribution. | Louis Pizitz started the subscriptions with a donation of s10O. One after anoth- CT the subscriptions continued to come lr swiftly Almost every one present In the building contributed The subscriptions came promptly and cheerfully, though four-fifths of the subscribers were hard working people, who live by the rewards | of their daily labors. But an equal mum | ber had lived in Russia and their sym pathy with their oppressed and afflicted | countrymen was sincere and deep. ont young Russian Jew came In from Carbon l Hill to attend the meeting and subscribed | to the fund Dr. Newfeld said at It's close that the responses were magnifcently lib eral, credit to the givers both as cti' zens of Birmingham and as Jews.
 "The poor" said pr. Newheld. "always give more in proportion to their means than do all other classes. l cannot flnd words that will express too emphaticalls my admiration for the spirit that has been manifested at this meeting.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
Board to Meet,

The board of directors of the Free Kin dergarten association will hold meeting Tuesday morning at 1o:30, o'clock at the Morris hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
shoots and Kills Woman.

Hopkinsville. Ky, November 1s.-John Kaney shot and killed Mrs. Maude Ellis and dangerously wounded Duncan veitch. a bystander, here last night. Jealousy is said to have been the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20
THE WEATHER

Washington, November 19.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Monday. cooler; Tuesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20

.. T. Shaw z Sons. Undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-20

Perhaps 1t is not etched enough: send It to the Gawk Ergravina Co. Peoples phone 2e.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-09
TAXES ALMOST ALL PAID IN
City Treasurer Hennings Has Made
Remarkable Record as
Collector.

With still over half a month in which TO
collect 1905 taxes, City Treasurer Hennings
has collected SS.3S per cent of the levy, OF
$4,000 less than the 80 per cent which is
usually collected Before the end of De-
cember he expects to collect the full 80
per cent. Estimating the collections for
December at $4,000 he will have collected
during the year for 1905, taxes and back
taxes si9s, $50 in excess OF the levy for 1905.
OF the 1905 levy only, he has collected a
total of $1,042 SS3.12.
On real estate he has collected 1858 962. 96,
interest on real estate $54,36419, personal
property tax 1924, 1852, interest on personal
property tax $s,O66.S2, total OF 1,S4l, 90,
which includes not only the 1906 levy. but
the back taxes and interest. The 1896 levy
amounted to $l,l76.5sl.7 &c, making the excess
In collections of &164.5SO.SS to which, adding
The estimated collections for December, $25,
OOO makes a total excess Of $ls9.5SOS3. There
has been collected OF taxes on real estate,
net $725, 1854 and personal property tax,
net, 1914. 1855. q leaving balance uncollected
Of 1886. 71O.Ol, or Ns,O5O.S3 to make the 30 per
cent of the levy.
The following tables show the collections
for the 1906 levy only and the back taxes
collections
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-09
COUNTY MATTERS ON THE LIST
Coming Convention of the State As
ISOLATION of County Commission
ers VIII BE InterestInR.

Programs are out for the eleventh an
nual meeting OF the Nebraska State As
ISOLATION of County Commissioners and
Supervisors The sessions will be held at
the Willard hotel. beginning on Tuesday,
December IL, and continuing through Wed
nesday and Thursday.
Mayor Moores will deliver an address of
welcome and the following program will be
discussed:
1.-The Care of the INDECENT Poor. and
Transportation OF Same to Other Points, .
Know How to Construct a Coco Road
Through Loose Sand?' Drainage bitches
Benefits of Same and Mode OF Procedure, "
Results Attained by the ScaVenger Law -
Should Part of Railroad Taxes Be Ac-
cepted When Payment in Full is Not
Nader "is 4 Necessary to Have Deputy
Assessor 70 Each County Precinct, and Is
it Advisable that a Deputy Assessor Be a
Resident of a Precinct Which He As.
sesses?" Methods by Which Our Asso.
citation May Be Made More Effective"
Addresses will be delivered by the fol,
lowing gentlemen during the convention
Juvenile Court" Hon. w. A. Redick. dis
trict judge; Detention Home" Rome
Miller; Equitable Taxation" Hon. e
Rosewater; Relation of State of Nebraska
TO Omaha" Lewis s. Reed; Commercial
Interests of the State" W. s. Wright
president Commercial club.
The officers of the association are: Johr
Gallagher, Grand Island, president; E. D
Beach, Exeter. vice president; Peter G. Ho
feldt, Omaha, treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-09
HONOR FOR CANON WHITMARSH
Dead PreIate TO Have Full RiteS of
Church at Funeral Service
on Saturday.

Full honors will be given to the memory
Of Canon Whitmarsh by the Episcopal
clergy at Trinity cathedral Saturday morn
ing. The burial ONCE and memorial
eucharist will be read, in which service
Rt. Rev. A. L. williams, bishop Of the
diocese, OF Nebraska, will be celebrant. The
service will begin at 1880 a, m.
Assisting the bishop will be Rev. Canon
Eason of Lincoln, who will read the epistlc
Rev John Albert Williams will read the
lesson, Rev. James Wise of South Omaha
will be master OF ceremonies the gospel
will be read by Rev. Canon Marsh of Blair
while the burial office will be said by Dean
Beecher of the cathedral
The pallbearers will be Rev. Canon Bur
CESS, Plattsmouth; Chaplain II. Percy Sill
yer, Fort Crook; Rev. Canon Davidson
Rev. John Williams. Rev. T. ]. Mackay
and Rev. L, d. Hopkins Of this city.
Burial will be Monday at Warren. o., a
former home of Canon Whitmarsh. Ac.
companying the body east will be Mrs
whitmarsh, Frank whitmarsh and Miss
Whitmarsh of the family, and Bishop VIII
liams. The funeral party will be Joined al
Cleveland, o., by another daughter Of thu
| family.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-09
QUA LETTER BOX
Release of BARLEY BOndsmen.

Release of BARLEY BOndsmen.
OMAHA, Dec. $40 the Editor of The
Bee. In your editorial under the caption,
Release of Bartley's Bondsmen," occurs
his paragraph:
The most scandalous part OF the whole
business was the gross neglect of former
Attorney General Smyth to take steps to-
ward enjoinlng Bartley's sureties from the
transfer of their properties Immediately
after the magnitude of the BARLEY embes-
Element had become known.
The legal profession well understands that
40 court of equity would grant an injunc-
lion In such a case, but laymen may not,
hence this letter. 1t would, indeed, be a
novel proceeding IL a plaintiff could enjoin a
defendant from transferring any of his
property pending a suit against him upon a
claim which he denied. For such a course
there is no warrant in the decisions Of the
supreme court of this or any other state.
Few men would consent to sign bonds II
they knew that in case of default on tho
part OF their principal court of equity
might erjoin them from handling their
property during the litigation. The legisla-
ture has provided for the attachment and
impounding of a defendants property in
certain cases, but not in such a one as we
are considering.
I found It difficult enough to induce some
of the trial judges before whom appeared
Ia this case TO recognize and enforce well
defined and firmly fixed principles OF Law
without asking them to adopt new ones. TIC