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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
NEGRO BEING HELD
 BY SHERIFF BURGIN
CHARGED WITH BEING WANTED IN TusKEeEE ON A CHARGE OF MuRDER-WRlT OF HABEAs CORPUS FILED.

Deputy Sheriff Eubank yesterday arrest ed negro named Henry Johnson and placed him in the county Jail on charge of murder It is charged that Johnson is wanted in Tuskegee for the murder of another negro.
 A petition for a writ of habeas corpus was filed with Judge Weaver in the criminal court later in the day in behalf of Johnson, and the writ was issued, re- turnable Monday morning. It is alleged in the petition that the prisoner is not the man wanted in Tuskegee and that he is being deprived of his llber4" without warrant or other eaplas.
 After being served with the writ, Sher- if Burgin telegraphed Sheriff Macon at Tuskegee. asking him to send witnesses to Birmingham to attend the hearing of the habeas corpus and to identny the prisoner, otherwise he would be dis charged from custody. It is expected Sher- if Macon will reach the city Sunday with several witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
"Humpty Dumpty. :"

The presentation by Klaw & Erlanger of the Drury Lane spectacle, "Humpty Dumpty' at the Jefferson theatre the week of February 12, will mark an epoch in the annals of speetatular productions in this city. "Humpty Dumpty" is by all odds the greatest scenic and costume pro- duction ever given by I<law & Erlanger. and is as we'll one of the most varied performances ever presented within q theatre It is not only a spectacle that appeals to all who love the beautiful, but it is an enjoyable entertainment. em- bracing every form of amusement famil- far to theatre-goers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
IMMENSE CEMENT PLANT WILL
 BE LOCATED AT LEEDS AT ONCE
When Completed the Plant Will Represent an Expenditure of S15000000 and Will be One of the Largest in the Coun-
 try-0utput Will be 1900 Barrels Portland Cement
Initial Outlay Will be S5OOOOO and About Two Hundred Men Will be Empoyed-Ground Has Been Purchased and Foun-
 datons of Buildings Already Being Laid-dea Place.

O be Brmnghm will within the next two months or
 
 establish and operate Carolina Cement company of Charleston C. company of Virginia arrangement of the build
  force of labore 
 machinery thirty Every detail of all that remains be done now is to plant operations this Der will be increased to 800 or more as fast as additions are made % to to the the p @ The initial the plant to be sa"o including the cost d the % already purchased and the aggregate amount of aSOc wi" be expended @
 ANNOUNCEMENT YESTERDAY.
 of the plant wa" made yesterday the actual work had already started and " working tme@ said one of the most active of the promoters a @ & % n~ % what might be called the shale use for many years to come come % h m GOO gallons of water right on investigated by experts and by s purchases - - :. 5n t,or
 e limestone feet of each other everything within easy unsp
 Atlanta .a,s surveying a Georgia placing of the nee z , switch SsS m % @ @ nnI be 'r % raaas % aSout S facilities
 The plant was located by F. H. Lewis & of o ta st copas plant at csshl Va He deeply interested in the % % % @ % f tne e officers tSe sSsq esqoTn TtA em s m ' mDanr n nan'0'" 0
 plant barrels of American - r0re @ industries of the Birmnsna % M the head of it. who are also " "
 PLATE GLASS WORKS CONTEMPLATED
 opinion or s ham observers Leeds of mammoth plant for tie ufacure O the menwh S within snort would lead to the pupheAuon the glass works
 of the all water pfaeueay on the dnowi n al
 deals a brek-makng but nothfn n few capitalists that tsecion of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
Otto Marx Gives Dinner 10 WelI-known
 Actor at Hillman.

Otto Marx gave a dinner at the Hill- man yesterday afternoon in honor of his old friend William Crane, the well-known actor who filled an engagement at the Jefferson theatre last night.
 MT Marx also gave a box party at the Jefferson in the evening.
 Plates were laid at the dinner for the following: ". II. Crane, the guest of honor; Sidney March Of New York City; M. Y Joseph. of the firm of Loveman. Joseph & Boeb Mayor George B. Ward of Birmingham and Mr. Marx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
MAN SLIGHTLY INJURED.
In Attempting to Get Off of a Street
 Car J. w. candeIl Is Hurt.

J. wylie candell. well-known machin- ist of East Lake. was slightly injured yesterday while on his way to the in- firmary of Talley X McAdory to visit his friend, Tobe- Halcomb. MT. Candell, in jumping from a rapidly moving car at the corner of Seventh avenue and Nine teenth street, fell and was injured
 The injured man was removed to St. Vincents hospital by Shaw & Sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
POLICE COURT

Will Kirks, a negro, was fined $20 yes- terday by Judge Feagin on a charge of assault and battery.
 George Wilson. Will Wilson. Macy Ken drcxs and Haywood Moncree, negroes, were fined s10 for gaming
 Jim Johnson, P G. Graves and Henry Mitchell, negroes, were fined $5 for gam ing.
 Mitchell Walker, a negro, for the third time in twelve months was fined s for cruelty to animals. Walker was arrested by Humane Officer Bennie for driving q diseased horse to coal wagon.
 B. Anderson, a negro charged with lar ceny, was discharged in police court for want of prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
MAJOR FITZHUeH DIES.
Mining Engineer of Louisville and
 Nashville Passes Away at Bount.

Maj. G. D. Fftzhugh died yesterday at Blount Springs at 12:3O p. m.
 The deceased eft widow aod three daughters-Mr W. M. Byrd Jr., of Bir- mingham. Mrs. L. A. Hobart of Brming- ham and Miss Grace Fitzhugh of Blount Springs.
 The funeral will be he! from his late residence In Blount Springs today at 5 D. m.
 Major Fitzhugh was for a number of years connected with the Louisville ard Nashville railroad in the capacity of mln- ing engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
"The Boy Behind the Gun"

'The Boy Behind the Gun" will close a successful week at the BiJou theatre with a matinee this afternoon and a perform ance tonight Harry Clay Blaney and his company have presented the play in good style and it will rank as one of the seasons best melodrama offerings at the BiiOu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
Adelaide Thurston.

Accounts from cities where Adelaide Thurston has presented her new paly "The Triumph of Betty" this season agree that 1t is the most pleasing play in which she has been seen. Miss Thurs tons appearance here will take place next Monday, matinee and night, at the Jeffer- son theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
Taken Suddenly III.

Mrs. Annie E. Foster 25o9 Prospect ave nue. was taken suddenly ill on Nineteenth street near Second avenue yesterday af- ternoon After being carried into Jacob s pharmacv she was removed to her home in Shaw & Co.'s ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
Civil Service Examination.

The United States civil service commits sion announces an examination to take place in Birmingham on February 2, 19as, to secure eligibles from which to make certihcation to fill a vacancy in the position of plant pathologist and eto- mologist in the office of experiment sta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
No Serious Damage.

Beyond the destroying of much small pipe. no damage of serious nature was caused by the cave-in of one of the kilns at the plant of the Southern Sewer Pine company at North Birmingham yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03

tions of the department of agriculture, and vacancies as they may occur in that department requiring similar qualifica- tions.
 The eligible securing the position will serve at Mayaguez, Iorto Rico, at a salary of $12OO CT annum. The age limit to the examlnation is 20 years or over on the date of examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
When are You Coming?

When are you coming to start an account and get Home Savings Bank or a Pocket Savings Banks Don't let anyone else get in first Remember that this is the only bank in the state which confines its banking business to savings. We are anxious to help you on the road to success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
THE WEATHER

Washington, February 2.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday; Sunday far and warmer; fresh north to northeast winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
Local Weather pata.
Weather Report.

Temperature and preeiptatlons as re- ported at the weather bureau for select southern stations during 24 hours ending a 10 a. m..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03

Seroiula is eradicated and all kindred diseases are cured by Hoods Sarsapa- ril'a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
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 Birmingham.

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 pctorsJ B cobbs simpson J. r, Robinson D D Dnneiy Ii Adrch Jr B Yielding A O irmins C..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03
CRANE IS ENTERTAINED.

W. D. LEHMAN,
 official in Charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03

 osFsse hessre frenn 2 .. n ts 5 ?. m.
 every sav.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-03

ROYAL BAKING POWDER co. NEW YORK.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-19

P. 81. Holcomb received dispatch
on Tuesday telling OF the death OF
AL Wyatt, at his place near Grain.
field, Ka nsas. Mr.. Wyatt formerly
lived at Adrian. He moved to north.
west Kansas few years ago, while
land was cheap, and bought vast
tracts which is now very valuable
and he is reputed to be quite wealthy.
The Republican county ticket for
Henry county, according to the Clin-
ton Democrat and speeches placing
in nomination the successful candi.
dates, is made up OF lifelong Repub.
licans who never ialtered in their
support Of republican nominees or
scratched their party ticket. Can the
Republicans of Bates county say as
much?
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-19

Schell City is to have a street iail
this fell.
Harrison Kerrick, Judge Of the
county court for the southern dis
trict OF Cass county, has resigned bis
office. He has moved out Of the
state.
The members OF the M. E. Church
South Sunday School held their an.
nual picnic in Mcfarland park,
southwest part Of the city on Tues.
day.
The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. W,
h. Lemaster died at the family home
In this city Saturday. The remains
were buried in the Morris cemetery
Sunday.
Eleven wagons rolled into Butler
at about 4 O'Clock Monday morning
and Ii Tuesday morning, on their
way TO depos loaded with hogs for
shipment to Kansas City.
Ben. G. Mains and, mother, Mrs.
Alice R. Mains left Monday for Idaho
Springs, Colorado, on business con.
nscted with their lumber and mining
interests In that section.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Ludwick, DR..
and Mrs. T. W. Arnold, left Sunday
for Caplinger Mills, In Cedar county
for q tso weeks outing. They OK.
pect rare sport with the finny tribe.
Rev. E E. Swanson and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Cameron, Rev. q.
jas. Crockett and wife, Rev. Joel A..
Barker and Mrs. J. b. McMullen are
attending Chautsuqua meetings at
Nevada shls week.
Major F. q. Crowell and wife, c. R.
Home and wife left Thursday for Kan.
sas 0ty, Whsrs they Joined an excur.
ston party iorsouthwsst Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona. They viii be
gone ten days or two weeks.
Mrs. N. J. Gray, of St. Louis, &C.
companied BY her daughter, Miss
Hattie Gray, is visiting her broth er,
]. W. Ennis, Of Snmmit township.
In company wish Afs. Ennis, thsss
ladies complimented The TINES With
q pleasant call. s
Mrs. J.R. Davis left Monday for 8
visit with relatises In Henry county,
near Calhoun and Windsor. She ives
accompanied BY her SON Earl and
dAughtsrs Nadine and Mrs.. R. N.
Fiee6er, Of Madison, kansas.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-19

Mrs. ]. B. Armstrong is spending
week at ElDorado Springs.
Mike Curry came in the last Of the
8 week to spsnd Q few days with bis
family.
The John G. Hodgen medical 60
ciety Will hold It's next meeting in
Nevada In October.
Clinton's first auction sale day
will be held August 9Th. Butler will
catch on after awhile.
Robert Brannock had the misior-
tune to have one of bis horses badly
cut by wire fence the other day.
Prof. NJ. j. Patterson, OF Harrison.
vile, hos been elected superintendent
Of the public schools at Lexington,
Missouri.
Mrs. G. NJ. Thomas went to Bever
county, Okla, the last OF the week to
zee her mother, who was reported
quite sick.
The two Presbyterian churches at
Warrensburg, No., have united. The
church az now constituted is q BODY
Of nearly 400 members.
WIN Andrews, who was hit by q
trolley car In Kansas City she other
day and seriously injured, was q for
NOR resident Of Butler.
Clarence P. Catron. who recently
located In Gentry, Ark, to engage in
banking, was visiting his parents and
other relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Wells came up from Yer
non county last week, to visit Mrs.
Ina Tiffany, ut her delightiulcountry
homs, three miles northwest Of the
city.
i Mrs. Emma Rentzler, who had
been visiting the family Of her broth
or, Judge C. A. Denton, returned to
her home in Chicago the last Of the
vsek.
II Camp 1910 Of Modern Woodmen,
! out at Amsterdam. intend TO hold
their annual picnic Thursday, Aug.
l0th, and they expect to have .
~ crowd and q grand time.
Eskins McCleas, says the johnson
County Star, has just returned IRON
! 8 trip through Johnson, Cas- and
! Lafayette counties for the purposs
ofbuyine eAr load ofthoroughbssd
bulls - % 70 Arizona. They vsrs
bcut tqneIly dlvided between short
- ~ slpsdi s !
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-19

Miss Irene Guyton is visiting bel
sister, Mrs. 7. L. Beach, at Buckuer,
Mo. ~
Miss Bessie crabb, who had beer
here under treatment OF DR.. E. N
Chsstain, returned to her home in
ElDorado Springs the last OF the
week.
DIR. Boulwars took a tick from a
little girls ear Sunday as large as a
grain Of corn. The tick was SO far
back In the ear that a pair OF iosseps
had TO be used, and it stuck so tight
that it brought piece OF skin with
it as large as shirt button.
| Mrs. Albert Bowen, niece and two
nephews are down from Kansas City
to spend two or three weeks on a Wis.
It to her mother, Mrs. Pipes, near
Altoona Mics Ethel Pipes, who has
been visiting relatives In Kansas
City, has returned home.
Gus Tevis, 60 years OF age, well.
known farmer, FIVE miles west oil
Odessa, Mo committed suicide by
taking csrbolic acid. The cause is
supposed to be domestic trouble.
His niece had sued him for his farm,
alleging that he owed for service as
housekeeper.
Chas. hammers, a young man 81
years OF age, placed the muzzle OF a
sarget rife to his side and sent a bull
let through his heart at bis home in
Deep Water, Henry county. The
cause OF rash act could not be a..
counted for by the family.
We publish the official statement
OF the financial condition OF she Farm
ers Bank Of Walnut, at Foster, Mo-,
In another column. This is one OF
the strongest and cleanest banks OF
its size in the state and has always
been a money maker for It's stock
holders.
Announcement is made that one
thousand additional men will be CIV
en- employment In the different de-
partments Of the Missouri Pacific
shops at Sedalia, as soon as they
can be secured. The NJ, K. & T. will
also double its force Of shop men.
B. Wrinkle, a brakeman on the In
ter-State, living on West Fl. Scott
street, fell from the top Of q freight
car, which he was switching, Satur.
day morning. He was taken to his
home, and DR.. Boulware, the compa.
ny physician, summoned. The doc
tor found him badly bruised and
shaken up, but no bones broken.
The suit al C. A. Chambers against
the estate oiEdwin Chambers, In the
Probate court Friday, resulted In q
verdict Of S666.57 for plaintiff. The
suit was on account for services
rendered Edwin Chambers, insane,
before being taken to the asylum.
The case was bitterly contested by
the other heirs and will probably be
appealed to the circuit court.
Mrs. q. J. Williams with her chill.
dren left Tuesday to join Mr.. WILL
liams, who recently located In bust
ness at San Angelo, Texas, and where
they expect to make their future
home. This excellent family have
been citizens of Butler for many
years, where they stood high In bust.
ness and social circles, and their de-
parture is deeply regretted by their
many friends. The best wishes OF
our people attend them for their
prosperity and happiness.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-19

Miss Susie Blizzard is spending heI
vacation ct EIDorsdo Springs.
A number Of business men met q,
the court room Thursday evening
for the purpose Of organizing com
mercial club. After talks from W
Duvsll, E. A Bennett, DR.. II. NJ
Cannon, W. o AtkesoD and F. H
Crowell, all favoring such a move
ment, she following officers wert
elected President, W. F. Duvsll
vice Pres, F. q. Crowell; Secretary
s. W. Davis; Treasurer, FL. G. Cook
Committees were appointed on by.
laws and to soli"it members. AID,
iourned subject to call OF chairman.
After going down something over
five hundred feet and striking the
Mississippi river lime stone lorna.
ton the drill was stopped Saturday
evening the casing was with drawn
and the hole practically abandoned
J 1t Is said that oil sand was passed
through and later 1t is the intention
oil the company to dynamite It,
Another hole will be drilled, this time
sbouts quarter OF a mile northeast OF
the present hole and 1t lie hoped with
better results. Much to the surprise
OF everyone, no water was encount.
cred In the first hole.
The text book problem Is again be.
ing agitated, and, OF course. the pub
fishing houses want a change. Su-
perintendent Ives takes time by the
iorelock and informs US that he does
not intend to make a single change
In the text books used in the public
schools Of Bates county. Prof. Ives
made but few changes last year, the
least he could possibly make and put
the schools on a high plane. He
realizes the enormous expense and
annoyance to the patrons OF con-
tinuous changes In school text books.
He thinks the continued agitation
will eventually force a good state
text book law through the legisla-
ture.
Bates county never had a better
prospect for abundant crops Of all
kinds at this time Of year. Wheat
and oats are harvested and turned
out much better than was expected
considering the dry spring. The ex.
cessive rains are retarding the
hay harvest. But the corn, which Is
king Of crops In old Bates, is great,
you can almost see 1t grow. Most Of
the fields are past the pillow, and
many would make corn even II we
had no more rain. Berries Of all
kinds were prolific and fruit promises
abundance. The paople OF this
county are prosperous and happy.
A medicine iaker harangued
crowd, on the streets near the Palace
hotel on Saturday. He had been to
city clerk, Carl j. Henry, for auc
tioneer's license, and when told 1t
would cost him s. 90 day, he be-
came indignant and refused to pay.
He then proceeded to roast the town
and it's officials, Bill Phelps and the
Mo. Pac. Ry. the Democratic party
and Governor Folk in particular,
Predicted dire calamities that would
happen the town, and threatened to
build an electric road from Kansas
City to Joplin and run around US.
The "Jaw smiths" are great fellows
In their own estimation, and il not
given q license to hawk their goods,
they will talk anyhow.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-19

The trial into the sanity OF Clark
Sproul before the Probate court
docketed for last Thursday. came 10
a sudden termination, when his two
brothers, j. N. Sproul, of Hope,
Kan, and John Sproul, Of Rich Hill,
appeared before Judge Silvers and
asked permission TO take charge oil
him. They promised to confine him
in private sanitarium.
"White Horse Camp" is located
near the Boxley place, south OF the
old Appleton road, near Mound
branch. Is Is made up principally Of
members Of the Presbyterian con.
gregstion enjoying a ten days out
ing. The name Of the camp was sug-
gested by the fact that majority OF
the young ladies are possessed OF
beautiful auborn hair, and 1t Ia said
white horse makes his appearance
nearly every evening.
Uncle Lewis Jones, OF Foster, was
a pleasant caller on Tuesday. He
recently returned from his ranch in
Thomas county, Kan. L. l.. Cole
man, formerly Of Mingo, has leased
it. Uncle Lewis said he SOW great
steam plows breaking sod, and drag
ging huge hsrrows. Men were riding
on the plows sowing small grain il
front OF the harrows. He said land
that sold for $3.50 per acre two
years ago is now held at $50. He
said tie prospects for a crop we're
good when he left there.
The Cumberland Assembly will
meet at Pertle Springs, Narreus-
burg, August 7th and cont ne till
the l6sh, Rev. LincolA liullev. the
great Baptist preacher, who il presi-
dent Of the Sret-on University vi
Florida, will have charge Of the Bible
Normal class, and will conuuct The
morning worship exercises. Rev.
Putnam Cady, Of New York, will liz.
liver six Illustrated lectures on the
land OF Moab and other dead tea
countries He took the pia.ures him.
self.
JAS Robertson, 10 years old, son
OF Lee Robertson, accidentally shot
himself with gun Saturday at bis
fathers home near Odessa, 70. He
and his brother had been hunting
and returning home the boys stop.
ped at the barn to let some COWS In
the lot. James was given the guns
to hold, while the other boy drove
the cows through the gate. The
charge took effect under the right
arm, and death resulted in q short
time.
Prof. L. B. Allison, OF Butler, was
greeting his many friends in Ap
pleton Friday and Saturday, The
Journal being q recipient OF a call.
Prof. Allison, who is one OF Bates
connty's pioneer and most successful
teachers, is the present Republican
nominee for Public Administrator OF
bis county; but, Of course, he was not
"electioneering" any over In st. Clair
county. Like other Bates county
Radicals" he feels very hopeful in
deed for the election OF the county
tickets this fall.-Appleton City Jour
nal
All the above and much more can
be truthfully said OF Prof. Allison.
The Journal might have added that
the professor Is one OF those Repubn-
cans who is always hopeful just be-
fore the election, Notwithstanding
that he has seen those hopes wither
and die early In November for the
past thirty five years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-06-02

GobbIed the Flock-The tiger cat
referred to a while ago has done real
well. Aside from three white rabbits
it has eaten whole flock of young
chickens and has made several at.
tacks on the older birds. All at.
tempts to catch or kill the critter
have so far failed, although the ami
NAL works in the daytime, and the
loser has about made up his mind
that a slaughter of all the cats that
come into his yard is about the only
way to stop his losses, as he has
several more settings just out anG
does not care to keep the neigh bors
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-06-02

who will attend the graduating exer-
cises. at that place All who. wish to
go will please hand their names to
Harold Winchester or Henry Michel
son. The senior class of the Bis
mai ok school will attend in a body,
having been invited by the Mandan
I'class.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-06-02

1tibClI q 4ulSI SOlL VI HAL anu
don't make much stir about what he
is doing and therefore the Tribune
feels all the more inclined to call at
tention to some of the good things
the genial justice has been doing
while acting as coroner of the county
AS in the exercise of his duty as JUS
tice of the peace, Judge Gilbert
brings a lot of common sense to hear
in his duty as coroner and unless he
is pretty thoroughly convinced there
is strong need of an inquest none is
held and a consequent large saving
is made in public expense. During
May the Judge was called upon to in
quire into no less than seven deaths
and in not one of these cases was an
inquest held, though inquiries of that
nature are common in such cases.
This has meant a large saving to the
taxpayers embarrassment to relatives
of the deceased. This is the kind of
man the taxpayers want in the
Office of coroner The judge has been
tried and not found wanting, and is
therefore, entitled to become coroner
in fact.