The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
ATTEMPT MADE TO
 KILL WATCHMAN
ALBERTVlLLE IS STIRRED UP BY UNUSUAL CASE IN THAT CITY. OTHER NEWS OF GAospEN AND EToWAH.

Gadsden, June s0.-(Speoial.)-An att tempt was made to assassinate the night watchman at Albertville last night Some one concealed under porch shot at the watchman as he was passing on the op- posite side of the street, shortly after midnight, and knocked his hat off The would-be murderer then broke and ran, and the watchman fired but missed him. The law-abiding citizens of the little city are very much wrought up over the re- peated outrages. A few nights ago an at tempt was made to burn furniture store, but the night watchman discovered It In time and put out the fire before much damage was done. Since the sensational developments in the Irwin X Sims affair many threats are said to have been made by relatives of the firm to do lawless acts. A local newspaper of this city re- ceVed an anonymous letter several days ago. containing threats for publishing news in connection with the failure or Irwin x Sims. and 1t Is alleged that d drummer travelling for q weli-known Jop- hing house of Chattanooga had received letter containing threats. The town and cominunity has until the past year been une of the most law abiding anywhere m the state, It is the seat of the seventh District Agricultural school, and many or the best citizens in this part of the state have moved there Tor the purpose or euu- eating their children.
 A number of ladies and gentlemen or this city have interested themselves ana will organize 8 civic improvement club along tho lines suggested by Col Erwin Craighead In his recent address here be fore the State Commercial and Industrial association. The club will start with Il membership of about loo. Much interest Is already shown and 1t Will no doubt be a great success.
 The spring term of the city court ad- journed last night after one Of the long est and busiest terms in its history, 10 meet again in September. During the ses- sion just closed 1t was found necessary to recall the grand jury. The presiding judge and the entire court officials are due much credit for tho bold stand they have taken to suppress iawlessness which has been so rampant the past six. months. Judge J. II. Disque will probably spend his vacation on the sea coast.
 One of the most pleasant events of the midsummer season was the eotillon given -t rday evening by Misses Elizabeth Green and Stella Reich at the Printup hotei ill compliment to their guest, Miss Bernlee Boyer of Dayton. The spacious halls and corridors were decorated with trailing vines, ferns and palms and brilliantly lighted. Misses Green and Reich received their guests In the parlors, introducing them to the falr honoree and Miss Carrie Knox of Anniston. The cetllon was led by Mr. Wyeth Pope. dancing with Miss Boyer About forty couples participated In the evenings pleasures.
 The s=year-old daughter of l., B. Raley was severely injured late yesterday eyen- Ing by being thrown from a buggy in which she and a little brother were driv- ing along Sixth street The pony became frightened and ran into d tree. throwing the children out and demolishng the buggy The little girl was severely cut across the face and badly bruised. Tho latfe hoN escaped with a few scratches.
 Walter Mills, a white convict, serving a sentenco in the county chain gang for larceny, made his escape yesterday. Mills succeeded in eluding the guards and mounted mule and rode off, and no trace las heea found of him or the mule either. At the trial he pleaded guilty of the yhaige and promised to reform. Under these conditions the judge of the court gave him a light sentence.
 Jim Nelson, young wnite man em- ployed at the steel plant, was ar rested this morning upon an indictment found at the last session of the grand jury charging him with murdering Amos Phillips on the night of April 19. Phillips was with a party of friends on that night and he became engaged in quarrel With Bnotaer ofOWu or young HUI dhu was shot. and died within few minutes. An Inquest lasting several days was held, fut the guilt could not be fixed on any one at that time.
 The subcommittee having in charge the democratic primary election for July iS met this morning and closed the entries fer the contest for offices. A total of SS2b was paid in toward the expenses for the election. and 1t Is thought this will be sufficient to cover all expenses connect