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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The court house presented lively ap- pearance yesterday morning when the clock struck 1O Circuit, city and criminal courts were all in session, jury trials be- ing set for all the courts. The empanel- ing of jurors is always attended with de- lay. Some of the jurors are generally late and others offer reasons which the court has to consider and determine whether they are sufficient to excuse the juror from service. Notwithstanding all these delays business was commenced promptly and pushed on with vigor
 Circuit Court.
 In the circuit court yesterday morning Judge B. M. Miller took his seat on the bench promptly at 930 and directed the clerk to call the list of jurors subpoened for service this week Three jurors failing to answer, the judge ordered that fines of $l00 be marked against them. One of the absent jurors appeared in court few minutes later and explained his absence by saying his watch was slow. The judge considered this good excuse and remit ted the fine.
 Then and later on, when the court ad- journed, the judge intimated that ne would insist upon punctuality by all par ties; that attorneys, clients, witnesses and jurors should be in court at o'clock sharp and that he would impose finas upon parties causing delay During the triai of Steiner Brothers vs. Smith, witness failed to answer when called, causing delay in the proceedings. The judge was disposed to repremand him but accepted his explanation of being engaged in an- other court.
 When court convened at o'clock Capt. Frank S. White one of the attorneys In the case on trial, was two minutes late and the judge fined him $2. Judge Miller says he will make no exceptions, in the matter of fines for dalays. When adjurn, ing court he expressed upon all parties that he would call the docket this morl- ing at O clock sharp.
 In the case of Steiner Brothers vs. T. w. Smith, the jury returned verdict Tn favor of the defendants.
 Nettie P. Brannon vs. Birmingham Rail L. way, Light and Power company; passed on account of the absence of plaintiffs witnesses. The names of the absent wit nesses were read out in court and the judge ordered the clerk to place each witness under $100 bond to appear at the next call of the case. James J. Smith vs. Sheffield Steel and Iron company; continued on account of absence of plaintiffs witnesses, plain tiff being taxed with costs.
 Circuit Court Docket.
 The following docket is set for today: Steiner Brothers vs P G. Bowman, as- sumpst; Sam Rosella, pro ami, vs. Repub- lie Iron and Steel company. damages; Emma Meeks, admx. vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. dam ages; board of trustees of University of Alabama vs. J. V. Nones, ct al., eject ment board of trustees of University of Alabama vs. Robert N. Nichols, eject ment.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court before Judge Senn and a jury the trial of Milton H. Collins vs. Western Union Telegraph company. was on trial all day yesterday. The attorneys were engaged arguing the law in the case when court adjourned.
 In the second division the case of Moses Nimms vs. Birmingham Railway, Light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
PRIZE FOR WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT.

The Jesse French Piano and Organ com pany presented to the woman's depart ment of the Alabama State Fair, both here and in Montgomery, a handsome piano. and Mrs. Reid, superintendent of the woman's department has decided to give everybody who visits the woman s exhibit an opportunity to receive this piano. The details of the contest can be had by calling on the superintendent of the woman's department. This Is the sixth piano to be given to the people of the state by the Jesse French company and Is one of the most attractive prizes in the woman's department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Die From Drinking Whisky

Jonesboro, Ark, October Ss-Danie
 Webster of Cardwell, Mo. and B. Naly of Geneva, Mo, came here from Manila Ark, yesterday and were taken violently ill. They state they had bought whisky at Manila which made them sick. They died today. Another man, name unknown, is lying at the point of death in the hos pital, having been poisoned from drinking whisky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
MEN CHARGED WITH
 MURDER RELEASED
J, R. Duncan and B. Winston Charged Second Time With Killing
 Negro.

J. R. Duncan and B. Vinston both of whom hold responsible positions at mine No. 7 were arrested yesterday for the second time charged with the murder of a negro by the name of Dele Johnson, sev eral weeks ago. The warrant for their ar- rest was sworn out by negro woman. After preliminary hearing before Justice l. H. Benners they were discharged. It is said that there was not the slightest evidence of their guilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

hood and young womanhood has been spent in Mobile, is a member of one of the oldest and most aristocratic families in the state, and her charming, bright manners are hers by heritage, just her sweet, pretty face belongs to the true type of southern womanhood.
 Mir Foster, now of Gadsden, but for merly of Birmingham, well deserves the prize which the god of love has given him as a dover to crown his future life and manhood with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
AFTERNOON TEA.

The afternoon tea to be given this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Hu- bert Scruggs by Band No. 5 of the Elev- enth Avenue Methodist church, of which Mrs J. V. Allen is chairman, will be an attractive event as this is the first time the members have gathered together since the early summer. A silver offer ing will be received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
MILLER-cRIFFIN.

Mrs. Willie OBrien Griffin of Columbus and MT. J. G. Miller of Birmingham, Ala, were married yesterday at o'clock at the home of MT. w. J. Wrinkle, says the Atlanta News The ceremony was per- formed by Judge Bloodworth.
 Mrs. Miller was visiting Mrs. c. M. Caldwell in Columbus and MT. Miller came over from Birmingham and they were married and returned to MT. Miller's home in Birmingham, where he is engaged in the real estate business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
R-WlLSON.

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wilson of St. Stephens announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Carol Louise. to MT. Clarence Eugene Foster of Gadsden, says the Mobile Reg ister. The wedding will be a quiet home one, and will take place at the family home at St. Stephens, Tuesday. November 6. in the presence of the family and most intimate friends.
 Miss Wilson, a great part of whose girl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Alienists Examine Thaw.

New York, October S.-Drs. Britton D. [ Evans and Charles E. Wagner of the Morris Plains Insane asylum. spent sev- eral hours with Harry K. Thaw in his cell In the Tombs today. The alienists de- clined to permit Dr. Mcclure of the Tombs prison to be present during the ex- animation. as a representative of the dis trict attorneys office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Chances On Atlanta Newspapers.

Atlanta, October S.-(Special) 1.-Two changes in the Atlanta newspaper world were made public today. Charles J. Bayne, associate editor of the Georgian has left that paper and is again associated with the Atlanta News. Edwin Johnson, who has held both editorial and business of flee positions on the Georgian. has also tendered his resignation, and will return to New York where, it is stated, he has accepted a position on the staff of the Brooklyn Eagle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
MUSICALE.

The members of the Orphans assoca- ton of the Jefferson County Orphans as sociation, the ladies auxiliary of the A. O. H., and the other friends of the or phans, are invited to attend a musicale entertainment at the East Lake Orphan age Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
WHALEY-JONES.

The marriage of Miss Winston Jones of Selma and MT. Charles L. Whaley will take place tomorrow evening in Selma. Miss Jones will be pleasantly remembered in Birmingham, having been the guest of friends in the city several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Preside lent Declines Invitation.

Washington, October S.-Roosevet today was invited by a delegation from the West End Theodore Roosevelt Republican club of the Borough of Queens, N. Y, to lay the cornerstone of the proposed new building of the club about October 17. Because of the great amount of work the President has on hand, he was obliged to decline the invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
THE GRADUATE NURSES'
 ASSOCIATION.

The Graduate Nurses association will meet at the Hilman hospital tomorrow morning. The meeting Is an important one and requires a full attendance of the mem- bers
 Plans for the district nursing this fall will come up for discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
OWEN-EASON.

MT. William Francis LeFils of Eason- vile announces the engagement of his granddaughter. Sadie M. Eason, to MT. Charles Pinckney Owen, both of this city. The wedding Is to take place the last of October in Easonvile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. George Cralm.

Mrs. George Craim of 1901 Marshall ave- nue, North Highlands. died this morning about 30 o'clock. The deceased leaves a husband mother. Mrs. Jane Cooper, a daughter, Mrs. w. A Reynolds, and three sons, George. Harold and Percy The fun eral arrangements have not yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Nicholson of Birmingham. Ala. have been the honored guests at series of pretty entertainments, says the knoxville Jour nal and Tribune. Among the more elab- crate affairs were dinner parties rendered by MT. and Mrs. Frank B. McCrary, East Hill avenue and Miss Nell Jenkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Rural Route Established.

Washington, October S-(Special) )-Rural routes ordered established December F: Alexander City. Tallapoosa county, routes and 6, population 115o, families 259; La mar Randolph county, route l, popua- ton 533. families 127.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.

There will be meeting of the Lake view School Improvement association this afternoon at the school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Central of Georqia Meetino,

Savannah, October S.-The annual meeting of the Central of Georgia Rait way was held here today. No change was made in the directors or officials. The financial statement for the fiscal year issued several weeks ago was adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
AMARANTH CLUB.

The Amaranth club will hold its first meeting of the season Friday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
ST. VINCENT AUXILIARY.

There will be meeting of the St. Vim cent auxiliary at the hospital this after noon at o'clock. The meeting Is an inn portant one, and all members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
MEETING POSTPONED.

The meeting of the Lakeview School Improvement association has been post poned from this afternoon to Thursday afternoon on account of the meeting of the central committee at the High school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
MUSICALE POSTPONED.

The musicale which had been announced for this afternoon at the East Lake or phans' home, has been postponed to Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Germans Arrive With Pomp.

Tangier, Morocco, October 8.-Dr. Rosen, at the head of the German mis- sion, entered Fez on October in real pomp, creating a deep impression on the natives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Mrs. Roosevelt Receives.

Washington, October S.-Mrs. Roose- welt this evening received more than 15O members of the women's auxiliary of the Spanish h-Amerlcan War Veterans which Is holding its annual convention here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

WANTED-As messengers, bright, energetic boys, of good character, who live with their parents. Can earn from $50 to $45 per month.
 POSTAL LE.-CABLE co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
First Snow In Minneanolis.

Minneapolis, Minn.. October S-Minne- apolis experienced her first snowfall today with the temperature ranging between 35 and 40 degrees above zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Girard Votes for School Bonds.

Columbus, Ga. October S.-(Special)- By almost unanimous ballot the people of Girard. Ala, voted today for the is suance of $1o.OO0 of per cent bonds for the erection of a modern school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
MUSICALE TONIGHT.

MT. and Mrs. Bruce Brewer will give a delightful musicale this evening at the Country club at S:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Green Undertaking Company.
E. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakers.

Account Georgia State Fair Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to At lanta October 12 and 17 at rate of $5.75, which includes one free admission to fair grounds. Tickets limited to return until October 23, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.

There will be a meeting of the South | Highland School Improvement associa- ton tomorrow afternoon at the school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
HILLMAN HOSPITAL.

There will be a meeting of the Hillman Hospital chapter No. 1 this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Seals, 1900 South Twelfth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
COMPREHENSION.

MT. and Mrs. Jacob Temerson of Searles announce the engagement of their daughter, Etta, to MT! Marx Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Young man come to Demo- cratic and Conservative Club meeting tonight at Commercial Club Rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
MERCY HOME MEETING.

The meeting of the regular board and the advisory board of the Mercy Home will be held this afternoon at 1O:3 a. m., at the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
SUNSHINE SOCIETY.

This evening at the new quarters of the
 Sunshine society a social will be held and the public is invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
EPWORTH LEAGUE.

Birmingham District Epworth league meets at West End Methodist church to- day at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
Mrs. Harriette WiSWell O'Neil Announces the Removal of
 Her Studio

to 314 Chalifoux Building. where she for vocal instruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
SOCIETY,".
BY EMMA TouLMlN REID.
 Bell Telephone 1697.
WlLLARD-oozIER.

MT. and Mrs D. P. Dozier announce the engagement of their daughter. Helen, to MT. Thomas Blount Willard the marriage to take place at high noon November 3 at the residence of MT. and Mrs. c. E. Mallett. at "Bryn Avon," Etowah, N. C., says the Columbus (Ga) Ledger.
 This marriage is of special interest to many in Columbus and throughout North Carolina. Miss Dozier is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Daniel P Dozier, and until wear ago has always lived in this city She is highly connected on both sides of her family, being a granddaughter of MT William Beach and niece of Judge and Mrs w. A Little.
 About a year ago Mrs. Dozier went to Etowah, N C., to live so as to be near her sister Mrs c. E. Mallett, and it is at the home of Mrs. Malett that the marriage will take place.
 "Bryn Avon" is a beautiful and most interesting place. Some years ago a col ony of English families of wealth settled at Etowah and built several handsome homes, but the longing for Old England was too strong, and they abandoned the settlement and returned home.
 MT. Williard's home is in Wilmington, N. c. He is cashier of the Clyde Steam ship company. He comes of a fine old family, and Is a young man who holds the highest esteem and respect of all who know him.
 The announcement of the engagement of Miss Dozier will be read with interest by her many Birmingham friends, she having spent several months in this city with her aunt, Mrs. ". A. Chenoweth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09
IN HONOR OF
 BIRMINGHAM PEOPLE.

During the past several days MT. and
 l Mrs. Maury Nicholson and the Misses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Seaboard will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Oct. 9, 10, at $5.25, and on 12 to 17 at $5.75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Highland avenue will be glad to learH that he is rapidly recovering from ms recent illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Miss Florence Dawson is the guest of Miss Annie Lou Chiffon in Montgomery.
 Miss Chapel Cory has returned from Montgomery.
 Mrs. Howard Kolb and children of Read ing. Pa. who have been the guests of Mrs. E;. J. Snow, left yesterday for FL more, where they will visit Mrs. William Stewart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Mrs. w. B. Leedy, Jr., and little daugh- ter are the guests of relatives in West Point, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

The many friends of MT. T. G. Bush, Jr.. who is i'll at the home of his parents on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Mrs. David Johnston and children who have been the guest of relatives in the city have returned to their home in Geor- gia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

MT and Mrs. William Neil will occupy the Clisby cottage on South sixteenth street for the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-09

Mrs. John A. Walker and Miss Annie K. Walker will spend the winter out of the city, and their home on Sycamore street will be occupied by Mrs. Ballinger and Miss Gena Ballinger
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-22
FIVE KILLED IN
ON, WRECK

CUTBANK, Mont, Sept. 22.--At
midnight five men were killed In a
collision between two G. N. freight
trains on the high bridge here. The
dead are: Engineer Dick Vaughn,
Roadmaster Tom Dillon, Hugh Me-
McElroy, forest ranger; a forest
guard named Harton, and Brake
man Duer.
The bridge on which the trains
met is $50 feet high. 1t was de-
stroyed by the fire that started
soon after the wreck. Trains must
be held here until the bridge can
be replaced.
The collision occurred between
regular freight No. 6s4 and an ex.
ira. All the victims except the en-
gineer on the regular were crush
ed in their caboose.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-22
ENDS
GU BAN WAR

Is In conference with rebel gener-
ais today. The secretary is seek
ing guarantee that the insurgents
will accept as final the decision
of the United States commission
ers. Heretofore the rebels have
been Independent and self-asser-
tive, maintaining that If the United
States sustains Palma they will
continue fighting.
They complacently remarked
when told of the feet in the har-
Dor that the ships could not sail
to the woods. But the rebels viii
probably accept an American deci-
sion.
A congressman having close rela-
lions with the government today
asserts that Palma will resign be-
fore night if American troops will
march in soon after.
A number of Cubans resent
Funston's coming. His enemies
say he Is a deserter from the in
surgent cause, but his friends say
he left the service after an honor
able career.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-22
BIG RINK IS
BURNED

The big roller skating rink at
Natatorium park was burned to
the ground about GAS o'clock last
night. Before the firedepartment
could reach the scene the rink was
total loss. The floors were satu-
rated with oil and parafine and
burned rapidly. There was large
crowd Of people in the rink at the
time and when the alarm was
sounded all hurried out, some leav'
ing behind hats and wraps.
The fire started from the rear.
Manager c. w. Hoyt says 1t was
the work of incendiaries All the
stock of skates and furnishing wae
destroyed. Total loss is said to be
SIS 900.
The corporation Is practically out
of business on account of the fire
and there is no redress for credi
tors other than about $2750 insur
ance. Stock in the company was
owned by Mr.. Hoyt, M. j. Gordon
J. L. Dirks, A. Heatfield, A. H
Whitney and DR.. Smith, of Latah
Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-22
MUST CONNECT
WITH SEWER

Following his success in finally
having the meat preservative or
dinance given reading In the city
council and securing promise that
next Tuesday night it will be given
the second and third readings and
passed, DR.. G. V. Genoway, head OF
the health department, today Is
making another move for better
meat in Spokane by ordering all
markets that have no sewer con-
nections to put in such connec-
tons Immediately.
Some of the meat markets"
said DR.. Genoway, "have no sewers
and allow the sewage to run out
on the ground and under the build
ings. This is most unsanitary
There is an ordinance providing
for sewer connection, and l shall
enforce it."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-22
WILL CITY BE ABLE To
PAY FOR WATER WORKS

AS one pay day follows another
at the city hall the question as to
whether or not the loan secured by
the city to build the new water sys-
tenn will be sufficient to complete
the work is causing the officials
considerable worry.
The original estimate made by
the engineers Office was $435, 900
To date there has been expended
about 100000 The loan negotiated
by the city is $450,000, which with
the premium amounted to 100000.
There remains in the original fund
about 10000, with which to COM
plete the work. About so men are
still employed, but this number
may be reduced as the work pro-
crosses. 1t is the opinion of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-22
STREET CAR
COLLISION

There was a street car collision
last night at about II o'clock be-
tween a North Center street and
Hillyard car, according to reports
coming in from people living in
that vicinity. 1t is claimed a Hill
yard car ran into a North Center
car and smashed things somewhat,
although nobody was hurt.
The men, as usual, have nothing
to say about what happens to the
public, and the company never
knows that an accident occurs.
The rate at which Hillyard cars
are run is matter of constant APP
prehension at patrons. At times,
it is claimed, the cars are driven
at the rate of 35 miles an hour for
a half mile at stretch, Several
people have already had narrow
escapes along the line.
Another kick made is that the
company is constantly breaking in
new men, who are placed in charge
as soon as they are able to manipu.
late the levers.
The passage of an ordinance
similar to those in eeffct in other
cities requiring street car men to
serve an apprenticeship of at least
one week under a competent man
is being urged. 1t appears likely
that a demand for some such pro-
vision to guarantee public safety
will be made on the Spokane
council.
One Of the Traction company's
Cannon hill cars was hit by a Nor
thern Pacific freight train while
crossing the tracks yesterday morn
ing, but escaped with slight dam
age and bad scare to fits passen-
gers. The city has asked the Nor
thern Pacific to pleased he careful,
but Northern Pacific trainmen
seem to enjoy the fun Of humping
into street cars when opportunity
presents itself, and the city is help.
less to curb the sport.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-22
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
HAVANA, Sept. pa basis for
agreement upon points in dispute
between the insurgents and the
government is believed to have
been reached. Rports to this effect
followed a 20 minute conference
this afternoon between the Ameri-
can commissioners and Palma.
1t is understood the insurgent
chiefs promised Taft this morning
to submit their cause unreservedly
to American intermediates.
On leaving Palma's palace Taft
said
"The moderates show a desire to
maintain the integrity of the re.
public even If they lose control.
Consequently the situation is more
hopeful. There must be some resig-
nations before the rebels lay down
their arms. At least we have the
ice broken"
Taft received long cable from
Oyster Bay today in answer to his
pessisimistic messages. The presi.
dent ordered him to exhaust every
resource to secure peaceful settle
ment withSut armed Intervention
Palma's resignation is expected
as result Of the slight given him
by leaders Of his party. Moderates
decided without consulting him to
submit the case to the arbitrament
of Americans. In all quarters there
is a much more hopefel feeling
since the visit of Taft to Palma.
The cruisers Minneapolis and
Newark arrived this morning. Taft