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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
NEGRO PRISONER is
SENT 70 ASYLUM
CASE OF BOB WATTS WILL BE
SETTLED BY LUNACY COMMITS
sIoN-WAs CONVICTED OF MUIR
DER RECENTLY.

Bob Watts, a negro sentenced to be
hanged for a murder committed in Mar
shall county a year or more ago, was
sent to the state insane asylum at Tusca-
loosa yesterday, in accordance with in
structions issued by Governor Jelks some
days ago.
Watts was tried and convicted of muir
der In Marshall county and was brought
to Birmingham to remain in the county
Jail here until few days prior to his
execution Some weeks ago his attorneys
called the attention of the governor to
the fact that the prisoner was insane.
The governor had several physicians ex-
anime him and they reported that there
were signs of insanity.
The governor then ordered that the
prisoner be sent to Tuscaloosa and be
kept there until a lunacy commission
could decide the questions at issue. 1t
is not yet known If the matter will be
taken up before the probate court of
jefferson county or the probate court of
Marshall county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
STOCKHOLDERS MEET.
Annual Meeting of the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power Co.

AT the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Birmingham Railway Light
and Power company yesterday the annual
reports of the officers for 1900 were read
and approved. The date of the annual
meeting was changed to the Tuesday
following the first Sunday in February.
The directors elected b. +. Moore of the
Moore & Handley Hardware company a
director to succeed the late 7. i. Hill
man. r. II. Pearson, chairman, presided
al the meeting of the directors.
The present officers and executive COM
mittee were elected for the ensuing year.
The officers are Robert Jemison. presi-
dent; j. A. Emery. vice president and
general mana ger; A. II. Ford vice pres
ident; ]. P. Ross, secretary; C. M. Cory,
treasurer and auditor, and r.. Nj. White,
assistant secretary and treasurer.
The executive committee Is j. *. New
man. G. II. Davis. A. II. Ford, Gordon
Abbott and Robert Jemison.
Those present at the meeting today were
Robert Jemison, b. F. Roden, X. II. Pear
son. f. ID. Nabors, M. V. Joseph, George
b. Mccormick, w. p. G. Harding, h. T.
Moore, Otto Marx, J. NJ. Wilzin, j. A.
Emery and ]. p Ross. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
ILLINOIS CENTRAL TO
GET SOME FRANCHISES
BEAVERS ELECT
THEIR OFFICERS
THE SESSION OF THE SUPREME
DAM ENDED WITHNA BANQUET
AT THE BIRMINGHAM HOTEL
LAST NleHT-coMMlTTEEs.

The Supreme Dam of the Independent
Order of Beavers closed the convention
of 1906 with a banquet at the Birming-
ham hotel last night.
The meeting was attended by over forty
delegates, representing dams from many
of the southern cities
Yesterday morning session was devoted
to the election of officers for the ensuing
year and the appointment of commit
tees.
In the afternoon the delegates were
taken on trip through the Birmingham
district
The following officers were elected and
installed at the meeting yesterday:
Frank F. Conway, Mobile, supreme
president.
A. c. Mann, Knoxville, supreme vice
president.
George II. oetzer, Union, S. C, supreme
chaplain.
w. p Gum, Bessemer, supreme guide.
W. NJ. Chapman. Tampa, Fla, supreme
sentinel
c. L. Tarbert. Columbus. Ca, trustee.
II. q. Johnston, Paducah, KY, supreme
guardian.
T. J. Buckley Birmingham medical di-
rector.
The following officers, who hold over
for term of five years, were elected last
year: Harry w. English, secretary; Har-
ry Haynes. treasurer; w. H. Fruittcher.
supreme organizer; w P. McCrossin, su-
preme counsellor.
The following committees were ap-
pointed:
Ritual and Secret Works. Y Locke,
Mobile; A G. Mann, Knoxville; Harry
Johnston Paducah, Ky; c. l.. Tarbert,
Columbus, Ga. J. C. Covert, Memphis.
This committee is to report to the SUI
preme officers June 80.
Resolutions-T L. Campbell, Memphis;
F. L. Kelley, Tuskegee; S. II. Saul, Mont
gomery.
Constitutions. T. senter, Columbus,
Miss; John X Watkins, Opelika; w. M.
Chapman Tampa. Fla; f. f. Conway,
Mobile; e. w. Trip, Atlanta
The speech nominating Mr.. Conway for
president, was made by S. Y. Locke of
Mobile.
The meeting place for the convention
next year has not been decided upon. The
committee on constitution having this
matter in charge, will hold meeting in
the near future and will then decide
upon time and place.
At the banquet in the evening, many
speeches were made by the visiting dele
gates to the upbuildlng of the order
The majority of the delegates left for
their homes last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
BOARD OF TRADE PASSES
STIRRING, RESOLUTIONS
VALUABLES TALKS
HEARD BY FARMERS
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
EXPERTS TALK ON WORK THEY
ARE DOING IN ALABAMA-To
HOLD MEETINGS.

The farmers institute at Gadsden,
which adjourned yesterday after two
day session, attracted a large attendance.
there being more than 300 farmers in at
tendance.
There We're many articles on the pro-
gramme which were of significant inter-
est to the farmers. but several were par
teularly valuable. Professor Holden of
Ames, Ia, delivered a lecture on corn
growing at the session Monday after
noon. Professor Holden is said to be one
of the leading corn specialists in the
world. He recommended that the farm
ers take more interest in the selection
of their seed corn, as there was no use,
he said, in having too many stalks of
corn fooling around doing nothing all
summer"
Prof. II. A. Morgan of Knoxville gave
a talk to the farmers ON cattle tick the
cotton boil weevil and other insect pests.
Professor Morgan informed the gather
ing that the loss form the cattle tick could
be greatly 1essened If the national and
state governments would take hold to-
getber and work for the eradication of
the pests.
c. G. Smith of the United States de-
partment of agriculture spoke on the
work of the department in Alabama. Mr.
Smith has surveyed several counties. in
Alabama and is now doing special soil
work at the district agricultural schools
Albert Gaskill of the United States de-
partment of agriculture, in the forestry
division, also spoke. deyotng his time to
the description and results of the work
he is doing in Alabama. He stated it
as his opinion that people owning waste
lands in this state should cause them to
be reforested. There are large areas in
Alabama, he said, which could be made
to yield handsome returns under proper
methods of forestration.
Dr. Cary and Professor Macintosh of
Auburn were present and took part in
the discussion. The farmers institute
will be held today and tomorrow at De-
catur, the two days following at Jasper
and then at Tuscaloosa for two days. The
Mayor and citizens of Gadsden gave a
reception and entertainment to the at
PENDANTS at the institute yesterday.
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Johnson Lectures at Howard.

DIR. ]. w CAVITY Johnson, rector of st.
Mary SON the Highlands, delivered
highly interesting and entertaining lecture
to the students of Howard college today
at / o'clock. The subject was: Three
Italian Monuments" Dr. Johnson spoke
of the celebrated leaning tower of Pisa,
treating 1t as IAN unconscious monu-
ment'' to Gallileo. Next he spoke of the
dome of ST. Peters at Rome, referring to
II as an unconscious monument to the
fame of Michael Angelo, and then follow
ed a noble tribute to Savonarola, in which
the Duomo OF Florence was referred to
as an unconscious monument TO the menu
DRY of the great spirited man.
Dr. Johnson always receives a hearty
welcome at the college, and the students
appreciate no lecturer more.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
VIRCINIAN in LEAD
FOR GUARDIANSHIP
Democratic Congressional Committee
VIII Hold Meeting and Organize
Early Next Month.

Washington, February 6-(Special.)-
The democratic congressional committee,
nearly all of whose members have been
reelected, will hold a meeting and or
ganize early next month. There are a
number of names mentioned in connection
with the Craftsmanship including those
of Flood of Virginia, Lloyd of Missouri
Granger of Rhode Island, and Former
Congressman Kerr of Pennsylvania, who,
while not a member of Congress, would
be eligible as the committee has the right
to select outsiders for its membership.
Just at present Mr.. Flood is in the
lead 1t is recognized that If Mr. Kerr
could be induced to accept the chair
nfanship he would make fine chairman
as he has had considerable experience
with congressional campaigns. During the
past few years he has devoted himself
strictly to business and would probably
be unwilling to re-enter politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
POLICE COURT

Cora Holmes, a negro woman, was
bound over yesterday to the criminal
court on a charge of assault with intent
to murder by Judge Feagn. Bond was
fixed at $3.50.
Will Rucker, negro, was bound over to
the criminal court yesterday on charge
of assault with intent to murder. Bond
was fixed at $500
c. c. Ramsey was fined 81 on charge
OF splitting on the floor of a street car.
Gill Johnson, negro charged with the
Same offense, failed to put in an appear
anee and his bond was forfeited.
Frank Hudson, Lem Castrow. negro,
and Godfrey Montgomery, a negro were
fined s. each on charge of cruelty to
animals.
The cases against Frank HALEY,
charged with larceny, and Jim williams,
a negro, charged with burglary and grand
larceny, were continued until this morn
Ing by Judge Feagin.
George A. Griggs, negro, charged with
petit larceny, was found not guilty.
Alex Butler, negro, was fined $50 and
sentenced to sixty days on charge of
petit larceny
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
FlREMEN DO GOOD WORK.
Two Small BIazes In Resldences-Loss
is Small.

The fire department was called at .
o'clock last night to extingnish blaze
in the residence of Edward Warren 5l9
Twenty -third street.
The fire started in the rear of the house
but its origin is unknown 1t had
made considerable Roadway before the
arrival of the department. That the
house was not a total loss is due 1t is
said, to the efficient work of the firemen.
The loss ON building and contents is es-
timated at about $500, and is covered by
insurance.
The department was called at 9:O5 p.
m. to extinguish small blaze, cause
BY a spark from a CRATE, at 2012 Avenue
G. The loss was small
Burning grass at the corner of High
land avenue and Iroquois street caused
the department to respond to an alarm
of fire at Il 40 a. m. yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
SON OR CORONER
IS UNDER ARREST
FINED s25 AND COSTS IN SPRING
VILE ON CHARGE OF CARRY
ING CONCEALED WEAPoNs-Hls
FATHER MAKES CHARGE.

Lem Paris. son of Coroner w D. Paris,
was arrested yesterday in springvilie.
Ala, at the request Of his father. Young
Paris is accused by his father of taking
an overcoat and a saddle horse.
About noon yesterday Marshal Presley
of Springville telephoned to Birmingham
stating that a young man claiming to
be from Birmingham was trying to sell
a saddle horse. Earlier in the day Coro-
ner Paris had requested the police de-
partment to locate and arrest his son for
taking his horse and overcoat. The police
asked that the man in Sprlngville be held,
which was done. A report was received
in Birmingham about o'clock stating
that the man under arrest was Lem Paris
and that he was fined $50 and costs on
a charge of carrying concealed weapons
by the mayor of Springville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
A QUESTION OF COST.
In any number of store.

In any number OF stores
you'll see various prepare
tons of cod liver oil at as
many different prices. You'll
wonder, perhaps, why SCOTS
Emulsion costs more than
some other kind in as large
a bottle. Hearing only one
side of the question you may
be led into buying the "just
as good as SCOTS at the
lower price. That's false
economy. SCOTS Emulsion
costs more because its more
expensive to make. Every
ingredient is tested and guar
anteed of the purest quality.
NO adulteratlon, no shaving
of quality. There's no econ
omy in bargain medicine. If
you can afford to experiment
with your health, substitutes
may satisfy you. We take it,
however, that you want a
pure preparation, a reliable
remedy and something that's
going to help you. That's
what you get in SCOTS
Emulsion. Thirty years the
standard.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl ST.. Sew York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
BOARD OF REVENUE
TO BUILD BRIDGES
IRON BRIDGE WILL BE ERECTED
ACROSS THE WARRIOR RIVER
AT JAsPER's FORD, TO COST
ABOUT $4,000.

The jefferson county Board of Revenue
for the erection of several bridges in
various parts of the county. One of the
bridges will be of iron and of consid-
cradle size and the others will be smaller
some Of iron and some of wood.
The iron bridge is to be erected over
the Warrior river at Jasper's ford. This
is the bridge first mentioned at the last
meeting of the board, when the county
engineer and the road oyerseer were d.
rected to select a location for a bridge.
1t Is not known what the cost of the
bridge will be, but it is estimated that
an expenditure of something like $4,000
will be necessary for the bridge and the
approaches There was some little oppo-
sition TO the erection of the bridge at
that point. principally because 1t was
stated that ferry could be installed and
operated much more cheaply and answer
the service Just as well. The structure
will be used by many persons who travel
between Birmingham and a certain sec
ton of Walker county.
The other new bridges will be located
at the following places.
One over the Birmingham canal; one
over the branch at Sixth street, Birming-
ham; one over Mill creek at Williams
MILL one over Mill creek at Hollis mill:
and one over Dry creek on the Birming-
ham and sprlngville road.
The board did little other business. The
bridge propositions were discussed at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
LARGE CROWDS PRESENT.
Many Witness the Brltt-Nelson Fight
at Athletic Club.

Two large crowds witnessed the exhibit
ton of the moving pictures of the Britt
Nelson fight at the Birmingham Athletic
club yesterday. At the matinee In the
afternoon there were many ladies and
children, who were evidently pleased with
the colored films OF the Holy City
This afternoon at 2:3O o'clock there will
be another matinee for the ladies' and
children, and tonight the pictures will be
shown for the last time In Birmingham.
The pictures have been favorably COM
mented upon by many persons who at
tended the exhibitions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
Inquirina About His Son.

J. NJ. Mcbride of Talapoosa. Ga, has
asked the police department to locate his
son. Herbert J. Mcbride, % years of age,
a lawyer, who was In Birmingham on
January b.
Mr.. Mcbride attended to some business
In town on that day and has not been
heard OF since
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
Mrs Minnie j. COPELAND.

The funeral of Mrs Minnie j. Copeland,
n years of age, who died at the residence
of her son, City Auditor William B.
Copeland, at 1870 Ware avenue, will take
place today at II o'clock.
The services will be at Wesley chapel
and the interment will be in Oak Hill
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07

Leon Smith, travelling passenger agent
of the ST. Louis and Southwestern with
headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birming
ham yesterday.
John w Wood, travelling passenger
agent of the Queen and Crescent route in
Meridian, left Birmingham yesterday for
a trip into Texas. He will visit several
Texas points before he returns to his
office In Meridian.
Jack" DAILY, travelling passenger agent
OF the Missouri, Kansas and Texas with
headquarters In Atlanta was in the city
yesterday.
John j. Woral commercial agent of the
International and Great Northern with
headquarters in Chicago, spent yesterday
in Birmingham.
W. J. Harahan, fourth vice president of
the Illinois Central, has returned to Chi
cago. He attended the joint session of the
judiciary and railways committee of the
city Council yesterday and expressed
himself as satisfied with the franchises
promised the railroad as result of the
meeting A. S. Baldwin, chief engineer
of the Illinois Central, has also returned
to Chicago.
The Frisco will receive today the last
of an order of seventy-five miles OF So
pound rail which is being laid between
Birmingham and Memphis. Superntend
ent Brown of the southeastern district
spent yesterday in Birmingham and was
in conference with the officials of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany relative to rail which that company
is making.
Effective today the following changes
are announced by L. b. Parsons, superin-
tendent of the Seaboard In Birmingham;
H. W. Stanley. heretofore trainmaster
on this division transferred to third di-
vision, between Atlanta. Monroe and
Charlotte; w. C. Murphy, chief dispatch
err, promoted to trainmaster Birmingham
to Atlanta; T. W. Parsons, first trick dis
pateher, promoted to chief dispatcher;
Second Trick Dispatcher Crumley promot-
ed TO first place. Second Dispatcher Lane
to first place. Chief Operator Greer pro-
NOTED to third place. Miss Singleton is
appointed chief operator.
Edgar Blair has been appointed travel
ing freight and passenger agent of the
Wabash with headquarters in Atlanta.
Mr.. Blair will work under George H.
Wood. general southern agent. Previous
to his connection With the Wabash, Mr..
Blair was with the Clyde Steamship line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
LOSES PART OF ARM.
E, II. McCaw Suffers Accident In Yard
at Boyles Yesterday.

E. H. McCaw, an employee of the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad, suffered the
loss of his arm, just above the wrist, yes
terday morning about o'clock.
At the time of the accident McGaw was
under an engine. in the Boyles yards, ex-
aiming the sanding apparatus. The To-
connective moved, crushing the wrist The
injured man was removed to st. Vim
cents hospital In the ambulance of Shaw
e. Son
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
VERY REV. J. A. MEURER
STILL EXTREMELY ILL
His Brother, the Rev. Henry Meurer, of
Chicago, Is at the Deans
Bedside.

The Very Rev. Dean James A, Meurer,
pastor of the Church of Our Lady OF
Sorrows, who was Frustrated with seri-
GUS Illness Monday, rallied Yesterday
morning but during the afternoon and
last night was in stupor- His condition
Is extremely critical.
Dean Meurer's brother, the Rev. Henry
Meurer of Chicago, arrived in Bifming-
ham yesterday evening, and is now at
the bedside of the sick priest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
Gundy Howard Taylor.

Gundy Howard Taylor, IS years of age,
died yesterday on Southern train en-
route from Blosburg to Birmingham to
go to ST. Yincent's hospital. where he
was being taken for treatment The body
was taken In charge by Lge 10y. Fun
eral arrangements will be announced la
ter
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
To Complete Plans.

The Birmingham association Of the
Master Painters and Decorators associa-
ton will hold a meeting tonight at 6
o'clock at the offices of the Alabama
Paint and Glass company for the pur-
pose of perfecting arrangements for the
to be held In Birmingham on
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
Elmer Weston Bishop.

Elmer Weston Bishop, the n-months-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. ]. C. Bishop,
will take place at p. IN. today from
the residence of the parents, 5203 Tenth
avenue, Woodlawn. The interfnent will
be in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
Police Make Arrests.

Jim Williams. a negro, was arrested
yesterday by Policemen Parker and Ma
ton charged with burglary and grand
larceny.
C. II. Night was arrested by Policemen
Cole and Byars charged with carrying
concealed weapons.
Charles Cook was arrested charged with
grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
John L. Burma.

The funeral of John L. Burns, so years
Of age, who died yesterday morning at 2
o'clock will be held today at o'clock
from st. Paurs churcl. The interment
will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07

The body of D. L. James. so years of
age. who died yesterday at p. M in
North Birmingham. will be sent to Blount
Springs today for interment.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Rufus 3. jenkins.

The body of Rufus B. Jenkins, IA years
of age, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. r.
Jenkins will be sent to Cullman today
for interment.
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NOTICE

NOTIOEl
Effective Monday, Feb. IL.
eur B'hana depot will not re-
osive or deliver freight after
500 p. m.
B'ham BY. LIT. & Power Go.
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THE WEATHER

Washington. February 6.-Forecast for
Alabama: Rain in southern, rain or snow
In northern portion Wednesday, warmer;
Thursday rain; fresh northeast to east
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07

Since It's organization this bank has
never missed paying a semi-annual divi-
dend.
OFFICERS-Arthur w Smith. Presi-
dent; Tom o. Smith, Vice President; W.
II. Manly, Cashier; Benson Cain, assist
ant Cashier; Chappell Cory, Secretary.
DIRECTORs-Arthu W. Smith, Tom =.
Smith, T. Fl. Benners, Lee c. Bradley, J.
NJ. Caldwell, F. D. Dimmick, S. L. Earle,
w. E. Henley. F, II. Lathrop, K. s. Nun
ger, W. T. Northington, II. ]. Porter,
James Spence. R. A. Terrell, James L.
Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07

When you feel all tired out and broken
up generally take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitatiohs as re-
ported at the weather bureau for select
southern stations during twenty-four
hours ending at 10 a. m:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07
There Are Three Distinct
Advantages in Banking
Your Savings Here.

First this is one of the solid and ably managed fnan-
cia institutions of Birmingham.
Second it is the only strictly savings bank in the
state and pays 4 per cent compounded interest on
your deposits.
Third the money you deposit here is loaned to your
feoWcitizens at reasonable rate of interest to help
them own or improve home.
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RAILROAD WORLD

Leon Smith, travelling passenger agent
of the st. Louis and Southwestern with
headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birmlng-
ham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07

John w. Wood, travelling passenger
agent of the Queen and Crescent route in
Meridian, left Birmingham yesterday for
a trip into Texas. He will visit several
Texas points before he returns to his
office In Meridian,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07

John j. Weral, commercial agent of the
International and Great Northern with
headquarters in Chicago. spent yesterday
in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-07

Jack DAILY, travelling passenger agent
OF the Missouri Kansas and Texas with
headquarters In Atlanta, was in the city
Yesterday.
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