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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
SHOCK IS CAUSED
BY VERNER'S DEATH
One of TuSCaIOosa'S Most Popu-
lar Young Men
|. P. BAKER PASSES AWAY
Mr.. Henry Mize and Miss Snow Sharp
Are Quietly Married-other
News of Tusca-
loosa.
|. P. BAKER PASSES AWAY

Tuscaloosa, December 8.-(Special) >
The great number of friends here of
William H. Werner were painfully
shocked to learn yesterday evening of his
death in Montclair, Col a message was
received here about o'clock yesterday
by his family stating that Mr. Werner
was quite low; and another followed in
a very short while saying that he had
died. 1t was with no ordinary regret
that the vast number of friends of this
Young man learned this sad news, but
II was with the deepest sense of sorrow
and distinct loss There has probably
never been reared in Tuscaloosa a boy
who had more or warmer friends than
Will Werner, nor one who was more
worthy of the geenral esteem and love
in which he was held. A higher tribute
could not be paid than has been vouch
safed the memory of this noble young
man in the simple and unaffected express
sons of sincerse sorrow at his death, and
nigh praise of his life that have made
up the conversations of his many friends
and fellow townsmen this morning. The
news has, in fact, cast a gloom over the
entire city.
William II. Werner was the son Of
Prof. William H. Werner, for a number
of years one of the states most promi-
nent educators. and who died in this city
six years ago. lie is nephew of c. b.
Werner of this city. For several years
young Mr. Werner had been in the en-
ployment of the large furnaces out from
Birmingham, at Thomas, and there won
the respect and esteem of his employers
and fellow employees. About a year aso
last May his health failed him, and his
physician advised that he spend SOME
time in Colorado Here he had, to all
appearances, been doing well, and his
family and friends We're hopeful of his
early return home; and it was without
warning that the news of his death was
received He was a graduate of the
University of Alabama, of the class of
1899, and in addition to his nobleness of
character and rare personal attractions,
was possessed of a keen and brilliant i'll
tellect. There are of his immediate fam
lily left to mourn his great loss, his
MOTHER Mrs. Julia o. Werner, two sisters,
Misses Clara and Mary Werner and two
brothers, James and John Werner His
body will be sent at once to this place,
where 1t will be inferred.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
Personal and General.

Mr.. Arthur Picard, of Birmingham. is a
visitor to his old home during the holt
days.
In the mayors court this morning three
cases were called and all discharged. The
case against the negroes charged with
the assault on Mr., Phillips on Christmas
morning were continued until Monday
Mallory Craig, one of the negroes impll-
Gated in the assault has not been found
yet, having left the city Tuesday night.
Dr. J. d. Wise, of Mississippi, a well
known dentist Of that state is on
visit to his old home.
A negro who offered a COW for sale
at "a was arrested this morning by the
police department. The animal has evil
IDENTIFY been stolen and the negro and the
cow are both being held awaiting the
arrival of the owners.
Little Miss Bessie Cannon, the 9-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Can
non. had a narrow escape from serious in
Jury by being burned yesterday morning
But for the prompt and heroic action Of
her brother. Allie Cannon, "A years Of
age she might have lost her life. She
was standing in front of the fire when
her clothing caught and had started to
run screaming from the room when Allie
caught her and throwing her on the floor
smothered out the flames.
ident E. b. Cralghead, Tulane university
New Orleans.
Address-"The Education of our Noun
tain Boys" Miss Martha Berry, founder
and principal of Boys Industrial school,
Rome, Ga
A reception at the Exchange parlors
under the auspices of the Montgomery
Commercial club was the closing evening
feature.
Meeting Tomorrow.
At 9 o'clock tomorrow morning in the
auditorium of the Girls Industrial High
school, the Southern Educational assoc
citation will assemble for its last morn
ing session. The programme as arranged
is a very interesting one and is as fol-
lows:
Invocation-The Rev. o. c. McGehee,
pastor of Court Street Methodist church,
Montgomery.
Annual election of officers.
Paper-"Some Rural Problems" Super
intendent Junius Jordan, Pine Bluff. Ark.
Paper-'gThe High School in the state
SYSTEM" Prof. J S. Stewart, University
of Georgia, Athens. Ga; Principal j. b.
Cunningham Public High school, Bir-
mingham, Ala.
per-"Techncal framing in Secondary
Schools" Pres. f. l.. Stephens, South
western Louisiana Industrial Institute,
Lafayette, La.
Paper-.Iibraries and Schools" Pres
q. II. Baskette, Carnegie Library board,
Nashville. Tenn
Consideration OF Memorial of Tennes-
see Library Association for the organiza-
cation of department of libraries Dis
cussion led by DIR. Thomas NJ. Owen,
director state department of archives and
history Montgomery, Ala.
Reception of invitations for next meet
ing
Announcements and adjournment.
Annual meeting board of directors.
At o'clock tomorrow morning also
the Southern Society of College Women
will hold it's final meeting. All the de-
partments Will again meet at o'clock
in the afternoon. for their final session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
Quietly Married In Tuscaloosa.

A marriage Of considerable interest oe-
CURED here Sunday, but on account of
the quietness of the affair has just be-
come generally known This was the
marriage of Mr. Henry Mze to Miss
Snow Sharp. The young people went to
the home of Pastor l.. o. Dawson just
before services Sunday evening, ana
there, in the presence of a few friends,
were made one. Mr. ATze is quite a
prominent young business man of this
city, being a member of the Mize Broth
ers grocery firm. lie has comparatively
recently moved to Tuscaloosa from Fos-
ters but has already become identified
with the progressive element Of the city.
Miss Sharp is quite well known and adj
mired here, having attended both the
Tuscaloosa Female college and Alabama
Central Female college. She is par
ticularly attractive and charming young
lady
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29

Mr.. Gunnels today. Mr. Willingham re-
signed president of the Fifth District
Agricultural school at Wetumpka to take
the new place, and his successor has been
elected in the person of l.. l.. Vann, "a
well known teacher of Water Valley, Miss
The resignation was accepted and the
new man chosen at a meeting of the
board of control in the office of the gov
ernor this morning.
Mr.. Feagn is a graduate of Auburn of
the class of 1892. His citizenship is at
Gadsden, in the Seventh district, and he
mas just been appointed one of the trus-
tees of his old college by the governor
lie taught in the rural schools of Barbour
and Bullock counties and went to the
Seventh District Agricultural school at
Albertville in 1894. In 1897 he was made
president of the school, which he resigned
In 1903 to become secretary of the board
of examiners. He holds life certificate
as a teacher.
Mr.. Willingham is a graduate of How
ard college and has taught in the rural
schools of the state, as well as at Line
Vile. For some years he has been Pres
ident of the Fifth District Agricultural
school at Wetumpka and has built it up
to one of the best educational Institutes
in the state. He holds a life certificate
as teacher and is regarded as a pro-
SitSSiNt lehSueT dllu school man. lie mas
been identified with the present movement
for better rural school conditions
Miss Clarke is a native of Hope Hull,
Montgomery county, and taught for some
| time in the schools of Birmingham, where
she was held in high esteem and given
up reluctantly. Since going to Brewton
she has added to her reputation. For
the last two yeyars she has aided in
grading papers at the state department
the work she will have in hand in her new
place. She took the highest honors at
the first summer school at the university
and holds the highest certificate the state
can confer. She is in line with all the
progressive school methods, having
studied in the east
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
GUNNELLS MAKES
NEW APPOINTMENTS
FEAGIN WILL BE MADE CHIEF
CLERK AND HE WILL BE Sue
CEEDED IN OLD PLACE BY H. L.
WILLlNGHAM.

Montgomery. December 2S.-(Special)-
William r. Feagin has been appointed
chief clerk to the new state superintend-
ent of education, Harry c. Gunnells, who
takes office in next month. H. ]. Will
lingham will succeed Mr.. Feagin as sec
rotary and member of the state board of
examiners of the educational department,
and Miss Sara Clarke, at present teach
er in the High school at Brewton, but
a resident of Montgomery county, will
be the other member of the board.
These appointments were announced by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
L. P. Baker Dead.

Another item of sad news was learned
this morning-this being the death last
night at his home of l.. p. Baker. Mr..
Baker had been enjoying very good
health, but was taken yesterday after
noon with rather severe attack of acute
indigestion. The attending physician left
him last night, however, under the i'm
preston that he had ABOUT recovered
from this. 1t seems that the shock was
too great for one of his age, and Mr..
Baker succumed about II o'clock in the
night. Mr.. Baker has for "A very long
while been one of the most prominent
residents of the country, and was a
soldier of ability in the civil war, losing
a leg in that conflict. He was a cousin
of Frank S. Moody of this city, and a
man with a large family connection and
many friends. He leaves to mourn him
a devoted wife and several sons and
daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
Mrs. Sarah A. Wade Dead.

Florence, December 2S.-(Special.) Mrs.
Sarah A. Wade, wife of the late J D.
the home of her daughter. Mrs. l.. W.
Garden, in this city. She suffered a
stroke of paralysis ten days ago. which
ended fatally yesterday. Mrs. Wade was
rs years of age and had been blind for
fourteen years
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
Work of Tonight.

At 1880 o'clock tonight the members
of the Southern Educational association
met at Court Street church to carry
through the following programme:
Invocation-The Rev. r. f. Cobbs, rec
tor ST. Johns Episcopal church, Mont
gomery.
Address--.'Edu Idea ST. by. Pres
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
Married Last Niqht.

Last night at the home of the brides
parents occurred the wedding of Miss
Barbara Heintz and Mr. Charles May.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. L. Rosser, pastor of the First Baptist
church, in the presence of relatives and
a few friends. Both young people have
the hearty congratulations of their many
friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
Manual Arts.
Normal Instruction.

Department of normal instruction.
President, Prof. E. C. Branson, Athens.
Ga
General Subject-"The Essential Aims
of State Normal School Training Schools. -
Pres. NJ. e. Wilson, State Normal coll
lege. Florence. Ala; Pres. G. w Dau-
gette, State Normal school, Jacksonville.
Ala Pres. e. NJ. Shackeford, State Nor
NAL college. Troy, Ala; Miss Elizabeth
NJ. Haley. Girls Normal and Industrial
school, Montevallo, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
Determined to Die BY Own Hand.

Macon, Ca. December 28.-Franl
Bassett, young white man, at La
Grange, Ca, committed suicide early
this morning by cutting his throat. A
physician dressed the wounds, but
Bassett preferred death to life, tore
loose the stitches and bled to death In
a few. minutes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18

Fresh oysters for New Year at Express,
Office. Phone 81. z. y. Lomax. 10
b. l.. Reed returned from Midwife yes
,erday to his home in this city, being quite
sick.
Mrs. n. r. Coulter and baby returned
TO gookdale yesterday after a visit to relA-
tiyes.
Marriage licenses; Frank Pennino and
Mary Faliea, Isaiah JeardeaG and Hette
Jones.
Bob Yardley Of Milan county is visiting
his brother, w. ID. Yardley and family at
Harvey.
Mrs. NJ. b. Christie returned TO Corsi-
cana yesterday after visit to relatives At
Harvey.
Mrs. c. +. Brown and Miss Hickman
OF Tabor returned yesterday after visit in
Houston.
W. p. Connolly arrived yesterday from
RI Paso where he spen, the holidays with
his family.
Mrs. John Ward returned TO Marlin yes
,erday after a visit TO Mrs. and Mu. Seth
Mooring.
For Rent-Some good prairie land. See
Chas. n. Simpson a, home, ? miles on
kuuen road. d2lwl3
Mr.. and MIR. C. X. McMillan.Teiurned to
Nayaso,a yesterday to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Hensarling.
Miss Nellie Cole returned from Corsi-
cana yesterday accompanied by Miss Hazel
Adams Of Ennis.
Dave Howard and family OF lola were
in the city yesterday en- route home after a
yisi, in Houston.
Floy Dansby is building twelve or fifteen
new tenan, houses on his recently purchased
property near Wheelock.
Mrs. E. A. Heyek returned to Houston
Yesterday after a visit 20 her parents, Ma.
jor and Mn. Cliff A. Adams.
Mrs. Z. b. Brogdon returned to Hous
ton Yesterday after a visit 10 her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. {. A. Patterson.
Wanted-Competen accountant desires
one or two small sets Of books 10 keep
evenings Address p. o. box 697, Bryan. 20
Frank Paasch has arrived from Oklaho-
ma City TO engage in farming In BraIos
county. His family will Join him shortly
send your clothes to the Ryan Pressing
Club, rear Hunter & Chaiham's. and
have them nicely cleaned and pressed.
Phone 300. u
Misses Bernice Taylor and Lucille eau
then returned yesterday from Benchley
where they have been attending Misses
Scales house party.
For hne fresh bread and cakes Of al.
kinds call At the Texas Bakery. Careful
attention to special orders. Phone 50
Mrs. Otto Boehme.
Rev. II X. Carroll, pastor OF the Hearne
Ban,is; church who is here attending the
fifth Sunday meeting of the Workers In
stitute Of the Central Texas Baptist asso-
citation, will preach at the First Baptist
church this rnornieg at II O'Clock, and
also tonight.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18
CONDENSED NEWS.

A large number OF Scotch farmers
will settle In Georgia.
More Kentucky whisky Is being sold
than ever before.
A steamship line is 20 be established
between Panama and Salina Cruz. Mex
President Roosevelt does not con
template visiting the Philippines.
stanton. TEX gin and eighty bales
OF cotton burned. entailing $4,000 loss,
The mayor OF Erestel. Mex. and his
two sons were seriously shot by three
boys.
Colonel W. d. Mann OF Town Topics
was acquitted az New York on perjury
charge.
W. F. Farquhar. brakeman. was
crushed 20 death between cars az Nav
ssota, Tex.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18

Ernes, Elliott and Miss Eula Elliott OF
Tabor left last night for Morgan on a
visit.
Rev. VIM. Foster was in the city yestef-
day ana went to Wellbofn where he will
preach today. Rev. Foster Is the new pas
tor OF the Millican circuit, and with hts
wife. resides at that place.
Rev. T. A. Searey is now regularly seTv-
ing as pastor OF the Free Baptist churches
Al Hollis and Willow Hole, having been
called by them in October. Rev. SeaFcy
lett for wheeloek Yesterday and will preach
there today.
BRYAN is to have another important union
Sunday school rally Jan. IS and 10. Dr.
{. ID. Meigs, secretary and manager OF
the State sunday school Association, will
again be here, and fine program will be
carried ont.
r. NJ. Law, president OF the A. and NJ.
Alumni assoc alton, has been advised OF
Me organiIai on OF the new clubs at several
points in the state in accordance with the
program previously announced.
F.S Wilcox on yesterday received from
Washington the patent on new oombina-
ton lock which he devised and expects to
place on the market in a short time. lie
expects to leave the coming week TO make
manufacturing arrangements.
Rev. G. w. X. Cadman, rector OF All
Saints Chapel, Austin, will preach the
sermon At ST. Andrews church this morn
ing At II o'clock. Rev. ]. Wendell Davis,
the rector, will conduct services morning
and evening, and preach in the evening.
Rev. Jas. A. Challenner, the pastor an
nounees Christian church services as fol-
lows today, Sunday school At 9i45. Song
service at 1880; Lords supper at lliO5i
sermon Has, subject The Master s
Call" Night ssfviee 7;l5, subject OF
sermon. Queen Esther The young
people, especially young ladies, cordially
invited,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18

IN. Hartiog went 20 Hesfns Yesterday.
n. Ahlen ls., yesterday for Eagle
l,s. X. l.. Lyle has been III for several
oss s,ewar, of Dallas is in the city on a
III u. James left yesterday to wish, in
We
overs of Nslleya was in the city
ysy.
-awIess of Kunsn was in the city
yey.
"a. Caps of Benehley was ia the city
sday.
hn NJ. Hunter returned from Waco
srday.
r.. and Mrs. John Winter are visiting
franklin.
Er. and Mrs. Jesse Welsh were in the
byestefday.
VR. Johnson OF Houston was in the
yesterday.
w. shelton was in from the BRACES
bm yesterday.
idge John ~ Henderson returned to
usiin yesterday.
Miss Edith Rhodes returned yesterday
"A visit IN Houston.
.. and Mn. Jessie Henry have return
I'm a visit in Waco.
n. White Of the wison community
" the city yesterday
=. NJ. X. Moorman OF Kuren left
..day to visit IN Calvert.
IL W. Buchanan shipped a carload OF
IN ITO f. Worth Yesterday.
-. I. b. Collins returned yesterday
: visit near WELDON.
Uses Annie and Leila Steele of Millican
isiiing Miss Alberta Grace.
tber Pate returned to Leon county
,rday after visit At Harvey.
=. c. G.. Walker and Miss Sadie
Kinney are visiting in Calvert
r.B.L. Reed and children returned
IT Arday after visit In Hampstead.
Up. Perkins Of Magnolia was in the
yesterday. the guest Of Dr.. RaysOf.
wy lrs. ]. A. Mcqueen and Miss Marian
w We LETT Yesterday 90 visit in Houston.
n. and Mrs. Ben $. Reed returned TO
- yurne yesterday after a visit 10 relatives.
r. and Mrs. NJ. +. Wallace have re
ed from a sisii in Fl. Worth and Dial
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18
PLANO CONTEST FIGURES.

The piano contest, which is ex-
planned in an ad elsewhere in the
Eagle and conducted by merchants
whose names appear in the ad, II
already exciting strong interest rs
will be shown by the count OF
votes:
Texas Woman's College. ...46S
Miss Nellie Hudspeth ........a39
Miss Pearle Candy. ..........22t
Methodist Church. ..........I44
Christian Church .............7S
Villa Maria Academy. IA
Miss Lou Thomas, FAX. .....59
Allen Academy ...............24
Miss Laura Mimms, Harvey ....23
Miss icey Bullock, Bryan......2I
Miss Cora Morgan, Reliance. ...2o
Steep Hollow Church ..........2o
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18

Misses Bessie and Robbie Scale are enter
tanning 4 Jolly house party this week at the
home Of their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.R. H..
Scale Of Bcnchley. The members OF the
party are Misses Scale, Beulah and Cath
crime Caviii, Misses Louise and Mary
Evans OF Milford. Messsrs Norman and
Sam Cayi,i and Harve Mitchell Of Whee-
lock.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18

Among the Christmas parties was a
dance AZ "The Shirley" Wednesday even
ing, attended by abou, fifteen couples Of
Bryan and College young pSople, who re-
port a jolly good time.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18

Prior TO the beginning of the work Of
the new Sunday school year. Mn. {. Ii.
HOLMES entertained her class in the Free
Baptist Sunday school at the home Of the
pastor, Rev. ]. ]. Tatum, on Thursday
afternoon. About eighteen or twenty of
the young people Of This interesting class
were present and greatly enjoyed the oc-
casion. Fruits, nuts and candies were
served following the games and other
amusement.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-18

IL & 7. c. SCHEDULE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-18

U Nell left on the neXl ram for Nsy York
 An examination conducted bp MeF-
 ca Examiner James disclosed the far1 that ONeill's death was causea by wound under the eye. The or. ly thing found that could have in hlcfed such d wound was nail fla With an ivory handle A warrant was issued for Mrs. O'Neill, and Chief Of Pollce Ritch of Greenwich brought f to New York. Mrs O'Neill was found al the home of her mother at IOS3 fsaS' Ninety fifth street, where she told the Greenwich authorities that she would be Her condition wa4 such that she could not be taken ta Greenwich. ba was so hysterical that il Was impossible for her 10 giy. d statement of any kind. A soon as ah" improves Chief Ritch will take Ae' t0 Greenwich.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-18
i.!Iti. ON TRIAL.
 FOR KILLING MAN
fuliecnE,ne Daughter Couniidrnt of
 .lcquilial iii Noted Case

Thornton, R. L. Dec lA.-Confi- dent oi aeqaittai and buoycd uB bV the expressed sympathy of the cn, tire community. Miss Ethel Shit h the l3-yeaf-old daughter of Lear der Smith. a special policeman, was placed on trial on a charge Of man slaughter The charge against hc girl is the Killing of Elmer Briggs aboGt thre. weeks ago.
 Briggs. WAo was a worthless character, de serted his wife. leav, ing her without means to support herself and three small children Special Office, Smith took pi.v on the woman, and he and his wife received the deserted ones into thoi' home and cared for them. On tho afternoon of November %, Briggs tried to force an entrance to the smith house. Mrs. Briggs and her children. in fear. locked all he win dows and doors.
 Ethel procured her fathers le- volyer as Briggs drew large cart ing knife from beneath his coat and cut away the netting from fhe screen on the front door. He .hcn broke pane of glass in the door, reached his arm on the inside, turn ed the key in the lock and threw back the bolt As he force ] the door open the young girl fired two shots at him. both bullets lodging in his body. Briggs hesttated for a moment and then kept on. Fhe girl fired three more shots and Briggs fell dead The girl was ar rested, but bail was immediately furnished and she was not locked up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-18
LIFE AND DEATH
 STRUGGLE IN STREETS.
Barn Superintendent of Carriage Com pan! Tells of Battles Growing Out
 Of TpamStcrS' Strike.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The most thrill-
 Ing story yet told of the turmoil, slug glns, cutting, and stone throwing, 1 shooting and other instance that mark i ed the Chicago leamsters strike in
 l90o was related by Barn SuDerin- 1 tendent fisSe of the Forbes Carriage company a witness for the state al . the trial ot President Shea and other union officials on charges of conspra cy The battles in the streets. de scribed by the teamsters witnesses as mere fist fights, were disclosed bv Fisse to have been life and dea h struggles.
 The knives designed for use in cutting up harness came into free play, the witness asserted on would be strike-breakers in nearly every se-
 rlous encounter The Forbes barns were surrounded for months he add ed, by crowds through which only large squads of policemen could force "a way for the teams.
 Even under the blue coats guard.
 he s,..d, it was necessary for the drivers to dodge shots fired from a distance and acid-filled eggsheils aim ed quite as frequently at the non-nn- ion men as at the horses.
 He declared if a common occur renee for the men under him 10 be dragged into the barn unconscious and badly injured. though none of the Forces teamsters was among the sev- enteen men who lost their lives dur ing the strike.