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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
ALDERMEN RESCIND
ACTION THIRD TIME
Third Meeting Within Week Finally
Stops the Cousins-Carrel
Auction Sale.

Bessemer, December 19.-The board Of
aldermen held a hurried call meeting i'll
the city hall at 11:30 this morning 10
go, for the third time. into the mat
ter of the Cousins-C arrel Jewelry COM
panys auction sale. With a good majori-
ty the action taken at the last moment
in regular session last night was rescind-
ed
The auction sale is over. All parties
are satisfied. Mr.. Carrel said that he
would cease to fight the question, but
would discontinue the auction sale to-
night although he will continue to Go
business as before He has bought out
the interest of Mr.. Cousins and will now
have complete charge of the company
The issue had become a live one with
the other jewelers. in the town, they
claiming that 1t was injustice to them
to allow auction sale at this season
of the year and that the council had no
right to reduce the license from $500 to
800 call meeting held last Saturday
ordered the business closed tonight IL the
additional license was not paid At the
meeting last night this action was re-
scinded and the auction was allowed, but
today the board again changed its mind
and ordered the auction closed
AS is well known all the jewelers. OF
Bessemer carry as good a line of goods
as can be found in Birmingham at
equally low prices, so the customers will
have no difficulty securing their wants
at any of the stores in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
PRETTY WEDDING
ON SLOSS HILL
Miss Annie May Handy and Bradford
McGrady United In Marriage
Last Night.

Bessemer, December 19.-(Special.) 1.-The
marriage of Miss Annie May Handy and
Mr.. Bradford Bailey McGrady took place
this afternoon at the home of the brides
parents on Sloss hill. The hall and parlor
We're attractvely decorated in cut flowers
and palms. while a beautiful color scheme
of green and white was carried out.
The ceremony, which took place at $50
o'clock. was performed by the Rev. W.
e. Morris, pastor of the First Meth
odist church. AS the contracting parties
entered. Mrs. Il. X. Handy played the
wedding march and before the ceremony
sang THE Melody of Love"
The bride was arrayel in white silk
dress with real lace trimmings and car
ried a shower bouquet of brides roses.
Miss Minnie Lamar. the maid of honor
was dressed in white and carried pink
roses. Mr.. Eugene Ragsdale acted as
best man.
The guests were then ushered into the
dining room where the color scheme was
carried out in unique detail. After the
reception Mr.. and Mrs. McBrady left for
Montgomery, the home of the groom,
where they will spend the holidays, re-
turning the first week of next year. The
bride is the daughter of Captain John
Handy. superintendent of Sloss mines,
and the groom Is well known young
man of Bessemer. On their return they
will make their home in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Local Items.

A. j. Green, who was shot in the back
Sunday morning by an unknown negro,
was better today, and hopes of his recov-
cry are brighter.
The marriage of DIR. Lucius A. Spencer
and Miss Outlaw will take place tomor-
row afternoon at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. Charles II. Brownrigg, on
Sixth avenue. The couple will leave on
the evening train for Vicksburg, Miss,
where they will take boat for New Or
leans. after which they will take steam
er for other gulf ports. They will return
to Bessemer on January 10.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Presbyterian church will meet at the
church at o'clock Thursday to receive
the Christmas offerings of the members
and to prepare for the entertainment.
The kindergarten will give its annual
Christmas tree on Tuesday afternoon at 8
o'clock The public is invited to attend.
Miss Lawhorn has prepared delightful
programme with the little members Of
her school.
The public schools will close Friday and
open on December 81.
W. p. Gum, secretary of the Board Of
Trade, is out with an appeal to the Bir-
mingham district for an exhibition at the
jamestown exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Finance Committee.

Present: Mayor, Heidi Parker, Klotz,
Cooper.
Absent: Jones and Gray
The committee recommends that the
matter of hospital bill of Thomas Jeffries
be referred to Mayor with power to act.
Cooper voted no.
That the cost bill in case of Dan Davis
and Will Harris amounting to sos 40 be
ordered paid.
That the commissions of A. A. Gambill
for collection of license refunded be or
dered paid. amounting to $144.96.
That petition of Terre Haute Brewing
company for rebate of wholesale license
be- disallowed.
That the fine of j. l.. Stansberry in po-
lice court be reduced to S..
That petition of Jim Reynolds for physi-
clans bill be referred to Mayor and city
attorney with power to act.
That Mr.. Schoenfield be allowed the
sum of s. as expert witness in two cases
against opium joints.
That the attached resolution with refer
ence to collection of fines in criminal
court be adopted.
That the matter of payment of judg-
ment and costs against A. A. Gambill in
case of Gambill VS.. Fuqua be allowed
That petition of Charles j. Dougherty
be dsalowed and papers be referred to
city attorney.
That the petition of Atlanta and Bir-
mingham Air Line railway to have as
sessment of taxes corrected be allowed.
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indefinitely, that the petitions from prop
erty owners be ordered filed, that the bid
of the Southern Bitulthic Co., be or
dered returned unopened and that inter-
ested parties be notned of any future ac-
ton in regard to paving said avenue.
That the two petitions of the Inter-
state Amusement company to erect cleo
trio signs, one in front of the Majestic
theatre, across the street, and one at the
corner Of Twentieth street and Third
avenue, be granted under the usual re-
strictions."
That the petition of Richard Randolph,
protesting against paving Nineteenth al
ley, south, be received and fled
That petition of H. w. Howard with
reference to relief from water running
over his property in block 226 be re-
ferred to the two aldermen from the
Sixth ward for report and recommends
ton.
That the matter of fixing grade on
Marshall avenue be referred to Mayor,
engineer and chairman of street commit
tee for report and recommendation.
That petition of C. A. Moffett with ref
erence to standing water caused by drain
be referred to Alderman Barbour for re-
port and recommendation.
That the matter of fixing alley crossing
on Kirkland avenue be referred to Mayor,
engineer chairman of street committee
and Alderman Barbour for report and
recommendation.
That the matter of Second avenue paw
ing be referred to Mayor. engineer. at
torney and the two aldermen from Fifth
ward, with power to act.
That the engineer be instructed to adj
vertise for bdis for the work under i'm
provement ordinances $780, $40, 361 and 1868.
That the engineer instruct the Jefferson
Contracting company to proceed with the
work of grading on Fourteenth avenue,
north from Huntsville avenue to Ina
street and that the city will pay the
expense OF same.
That the engineer be instructed to pro-
coed with the work on Avenue ii and
to lower the sidewalk to the usual grade.
That the contract for work under ordi-
nances 800 and 366 be awarded to c. M.
Burkhalter for $17S5.60, he being the low
est bidder.
That the contract for work under inn
provement ordinance No. $40 be awarded
to Richard Blackburn for sSO5, he being
the lowest bidder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
ASKS INFORMATION
ON RAILWAY MAILS
MURDOCH OF KANSAS OFFERS
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE
POSToFFICE DEPARTMENT TO
EXPLAIN WHY EXCESS is PAID.

Washington, December 19.-Representa-
tive Murdoch of Kansas introduced a reso-
luton today asking the postoftice depart
ment for information concerning the last
four periods when railway mails were
weighed and reciting that if the compu-
tation of the average daily weight of
mail is erroneous as reported, restitu-
tons should be made by railways which
have been over paid by the govern
ment.
The resolution says that it is reported
that the annual payment by this govern
ment of s46 S25, 99S is 10 per cent in eX-
cess of the amount which should have
been paid to the railroads for carrying
mail.
1t states that on the New York and
Buffalo route of the New York Central
and Hudson River railroad the annual
payments are reported to be $257, 900 more
than they should be. In explanation of
these alleged discrepancies, the resolution
states that when Weighing is done for a
period of 80 days the entire weight Is
divided by IS the ninety days less
twelve Sundays to obtain the average
daily weights.
After introducing his resolution, Mr..
Murdoch said that the postoffice and post
roads committee of the House was de-
termned to get positive information from
the postoffice department as to how 1t
arrived at the basis of payment for the
carrying of mails by the railways
For several years he said this informa-
tion has been sought unsuccessfully, but
that he is now determined to sift the mat
ter thoroughly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
School Pamphlet Is Issued.

Atlanta December 19.-(SpeciaL) state
School Commissioner W. B. Merritt IS
having printed and will soon receive from
the press 5000 copies of a valuable archl-
tectural pamphlet designed to aid coun-
try communities in the matter of build
ing schoolhouses. Numerous requests for
plans for school houses have been re-
ceived recently by Commissioner Merritt
and he has adopted this method of an
swerlng them. The pamphlet is one that
goes INTO all necessary details for the
erection of the country schools and will
prove a valuable one to the county school
authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
WRITES ABOUT A SHERIFF.
President Says Merrill of CarroIIton,
Ga, Should Get Promotion.

Washington, December 19.-The follow
ing letter was given out at the White
House today:
THE White House,
Washington, d. c., December II, 1906
Dear Mr.. Bonaparte:-Som three years
ago Sheriff J. L. Merrill of Carroll coun-
ty, Ga, lost his chance for reelection
by his action in beating off q mob Of
several hundred white people who were
trying to take a negro out of Jail and
put him to DEATH Sheriff Merrill and his
deputies fired on the mob, killing and
wounding several men and beating the
others off. Because of this he was de-
feated for reelection. Congressman Adam
son brought the matter to my attention.
saying that he hated to see a man who
had done such ser-ice as a public
official defeated because of the very fact
that he had rendered the service He
told me that Governor Terrell had offered
Merrill a place, the best he had to give.
which carried a salary of $50 per month.
I told the congressman l thought / could
beat that and got him a place at $1,000
a year as custodian of the grounds of
the federal prison at Atlanta. I hear he
has done well. If he has done well, can't
We give him promotion? Sincerely
yours. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte, Attorney
General"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
LIKE DUKE OF ALVA
SAY BOSTON NEGROES
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE USES HISToR.
IcAL ANALYSES TO SHOW IT'S
OPINION OF PRESIDENT RoosE-
WELT IN BROWNSVILLE CASE.

Boston, December 19.-At a meeting Of
the Suffrage League (coloreD of Boston
and vicinity, held tonight, resolutions In
relation to the messages of President
Roosevelt on the Brownsville affair were
passed. The resolutions are in part as
follows:
we denounce the language of the
President in his official answer to the
Foraker resolutions as the most extra
ordinary language ever used by Presi-
dent of Christian republic. One who
is familiar with the tyrants of the past
would think 1t was the language of Ne.o
or the Duke of Alva.
In his message melting race hatred and
mob violence against 100000 of innocent
citizens he has shown himself to be
mere politician and not great states
man.
In accusing all colored persons who
object to his unlawful and summary
punishment of TO colored soldiers, with
out trial. or courtmartial, or examination
by military court of inquiry. Of desire
to shield muderers, the President misrep-
resents 100000 of as lawabidng and ma
tive born citizens as the country pos
sesses.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
n, D, Woods.

TT. D. Woods. aged 81 years died yes
terday morning at his home 1925 Eleventh
avenue. north. The funeral services will
be conducted from the Church of the Adj
vent today at 1880 a. m, and the body
will be laid to rest in Woodlawn ceme-
terry
Mr. Wood was well and favorably
known in Birmingham, having been con-
rected with the city in an official ca
pacity He was auditor for several years
and served on the police force For some
time he has been acting as expect ac-
oountant. His death was deeply regretted
by great number of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Miscellaneous Committee.

Present: Mayor, O'Neill, Parker, For
ney, Copeland, ID. r., Cooper.
Absent: Gray.
The committee recommends that the
Dixie restaurant be granted license fol
the year 1907.
Petition of L. Schwabacker for three
months license to run jewelry store al.
lowed.
That petition of James Horney and
Alex Morisette to operate pool room al
1922 First avenue be allowed
That petition of Frank Kreulhause &c
operate pool room at room next door {
300 Second avenue be allowed.
That petition of A. N. Aikens bt
granted.
That petition of G.. G. Nelson to operate
pool room at Eighteenth street and Ave
nue. A be allowed.
That petition of j. E. Daniel to operat
pool room at 1909 Second avenue be al
lowed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Dill Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Dill. Sr., enter
tanned this evening in honor of their
recently married son and his bride at their
home on Berkeley avenue. There were
about fifty friends of the happy couple
present and a most enjoyable evening
was passed
In the receiving line wereSthree charm
ing matrons, Mrs. Lee Moody Mrs.
George Rutledge and Mrs. Herbert; three
brides, Mrs. George Houston. Mrs. e. X.
Gray and Mrs. Earnest Milton besides
the members of the families, Mr.. and
Mrs. J NJ. Dill, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ
Dill, Jr., Colonel Sumter Lea, Jr., MI s.
the bride, Mrs. Sumter Lea. Jr., Mrs
j. L. Dill, Mrs. II. r. DILL Mrs. Ernest
McGeever and Mrs. w. Y. Dill.
A buffet supper was attractively served
consisting of chicken salad sandwiches
pickles, olives, coffee, cream and cake.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Elk
CURSIONS VIA. SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY.

Southern Railway will sell
Christmas Holiday Excursion
tickets from all points on its
line at one and third fare,
plus twenty-five cents for the
round trip. Tickets on sale
Dec. 20, 81, %, %, "a, Is, 80 and
81, and Jan. LIST, limited for re-
turn Jan. 7th, 1907. For rates,
schedule and complete informa-
ton apply to M. H. Bone, D. P.
A., M. Coxwell, G. P. A., Morris
Hotel Building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
ERRORS WERE MADE
IN MlTCALF'S REPORT
LEFFINGWELL SAYS THE SECRE-
TARY WAS TOLD OF ORIGIN OF
JAPANESE PUPIL EXCLUSION
MATTER WHICH HE MlsSTATED.

San Francisco, December l9.-Accoord-
ing to an interview given to the press
by Secretary E. C. Leffingwell of the
board of education today, Secretary Met
calf made some erroneous statements in
his report of the Japanese school ques-
ton Mr. Leffingwell said in part
when Secretary Metcalf asserts that
the Japanese and Korean exclusion league
directed the board of education to enter
the ruling concerning the Japanese pu-
pills he uttered that which we say is an
error.
1.-THE members of the board of education
were specially careful to explain the
origin of the matter to Secretary Metcalf.
The board acts upon its own initiative
and merely proceeded to enforce a state
law
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Erlick Retention.

The inmates of the Sol Erlck home
were awakened last night by noises just
in time to prevent two burglars from
making off with all of the valuables of
the house. At about l p. m Mrs. Erlick
was awakened and noticing the electric
light out although 1t had been left burn
ing, she spoke to Mr. Erlick, who arose.
At the same time a man escaped from
the rear door, having entered with skel-
eton key.
Upon investigation it was found that
$3.50 was missing from the pocket of Mr..
Erlick's trousers. BY an accident his gold
watch had been put In another place or it,
too, would have been stolen.
This was the third night in the week
and the third time in the week that rob-
berries have been committed. In all three
cases the thieves have escaped without
leaving any trace of their identity. Every
time some property has been taken. The
police have broken up several bands Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Complies With Bucketshop Law.

Atlanta, December 19.-(SpeciaL)-The
Cotton and Stock Brokerage company
which has ben operating an exchange in
the Kimball house here for traffic in
futures closed it's doors today and went
out of business i'm compliance with the
BoylIin anti-bucketshop law. passed at the
indications are that all of the bucket
shops and commission houses here will
close in accordance with the law, though
it is still generally understood that a
test case will be made in the United
States court on the ground that the law
violates the interstate commerce clause
of the federal constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Will Try Breathitt County Case.

Cynthiana, Ky, December 19.-The
Jury has been completed to try Curtis
.Jett for the assassination of James
Cockrell at Jackson, Breathitt county,
after lao men had been examined.
Subpoenas were issued tonight for
Riley Coldiron of Hamilton, o.; John
Patrick of Charleston, w. Va, and
Bruce Little of Hartman, Tenn, ali
strong witnesses for the prosecution.
The trial will begin tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
French Officer Degraded.

Lille. France, December ia court
martial here today tried and degraded
Captain Magniese for refusing to obey
orders in connection with taking the
inventory of the Chapel of st. John.
Magniese before the court said: Il am
a Christian, and | prefer to be shot
rather than commit sacrilege No
one has the right to make me renounce
the vows | took at my first COM
munion"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
GOOD WOMAN DIES IN
NORTH BIRMINGHAM
Mrs. Albritton Passes Away-Mt. Yer
non Church Will Build Hand
some Parsonage.

North Birmingham. December 19.-(Spe-
cial)-Mrs. Martha Washington Albritton
of this city passed away this morning
life. She was one of the pillars of the
Methodist church and a woman of estim-
able character. Her death was the cause
of sorrow throughout the whole city
The deceased is survived by her hus-
band, w. A. Albritton, two sons. w. E.
Albritton. who works with the bremen
company and Lon Albritton. The daugh-
ters are Mrs. j L. Stone, Mrs. J. d.
Glasgow of Altoona and Mrs. o, ]. Con-
well of Oakman.
The funeral will be conducted at Mt
Vernon Methodist church at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning and interment will be
in Elmwood cemetery. Following are
the pall-bearers c. NJ Green, w. j.
Ryan, Robert w. Johnson, ]. A. Lewis,
w. G.. Tyler, w. L. Yielding.
The board of stewards of the Mt. Yer
non Methodist church held meeting last
night in the residence of w. G. Tyler and
appointed a committee to prepare plans
for parsonage to be presented at a
meeting next Wednesday night. 1t is in
tended to begin the work on the new
building as soon as possible in order that
the pastor may be in the city with his
people. A beautiful church has not been
completed. but all debts have been cleared
away, and the church is now ready to
finish it's work.
The assessments We're made for the
coming year and the pastors salary was
raised from 5000 to $780,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Judiciary Committee.

Present: Mayor, Fughum, ONeill, For
ney, Moore. Klotz.
Absent: Jones.
The committee recommends the adop-
ton of improvement ordinances Nos. 3St
and $50.
That the ordinance with reference to
regulating the operation of motor cycles
be adopted.
That all other matters go over
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
L. S. Meadows.

L. s. Meadows. aged IS years died
Tuesday night at the late residence in
Wodolawn. 2O4 North FIlty-fourth street.
The remains were sent to Lincoln yester-
day morning by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Mrs. L. E, Allen

Mrs. L. f. Allen. aged "a years, died
after a short illness at the home, 1914
Fourth avenue. yesterday morning. The
body was sent to Detroit, Mich, by Lige
10y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
Street Committee.

Present: Mayor, Stockmar, Jones. Bar
bour Moore, Copeland, j. R., Fulghum.
The committee recommends that the
matter of paving Avenue + be postponed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20

robbers recently. but it appears that an
otner set has arrived. The rascals are
quite careful. but they will do well to
work much longer without being detected
by Bessemers police force.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20

Just arrived with a carload of little
Mexican Burros.
Children, now is your time to have
your papa get you a nice Christmas
present. They are broke for children
TO ride; are kind and gentle. There is
no animal living today that is as per-
feet for children as the little burro.
Parents can always feel at case that
their children will come to no harm SO
far as the little burro is concerned
They can be found at the Palace
Livery Stable, 1915 \. Second Ave
Prices $1,000 TO S25.OO.
S. A. MURPHY, Salesman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20
e. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20

resent; Mayor, Copeland, j. r., Green
err, Heidi. Gum.
Absent: Wheeler.
The committee recommends that the
charges against A. j. Hall be dismissed
on account of charges not being sustained
by evidence.
That we recommend the election of A.
j. Hall as inspector of weights and meas
ures for the year 1907, and that his sal
perqusites.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-20

Washington, December 19.-The follow
ing letter was given out at the White
IIoilso
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-11-16
WATER WORKS TRUSTEES.
George Moser Resigns and DR..
Bowers is Appointed,

George Moser has resigned his Of
flee as Member of the Board of Water
Works Trustees, and DR.. |. S. Bowers
has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Moser has been a very active
member of the Board and has done
much excellent work in the construc-
tion of the plant.
The appointment of DR.. Bowers will
assure CONTINUED harmony and his
ability to Judge the wishes and needs
of the people will make him valuable
member of the Board.
Mr.. Moser's resignation was due
to the fact that his services were
needed as superintendent of the sys-
tenn and he was unanimously elected
to that position on Wednesday night
of this week. Mr.. Moser's experience
with the building of the plant and his
natural ability as we'll as experience
in handling machinery will make him
a valuable man for the position,
B. F. McCaslin was appointed
president of Board of Water Works
| trustees.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-11-16
FOR SALE.

Two lots corner of Indiana avenue
and Walnut street. Enquire of Mrs.
f. A. Wetmore or at JOURNAL office.