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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
STRANGE CONDUCT
 CAUSED HIS ARREST
OFFICERS THINK THEY HAVE THE
 MAN WHO HAS BEEN BRIGHTEN ING cHlLDREN-PRlsoNER EN- PHATlcALLY DENIES HIS GUILT

A white man giving his name as ". J. Murray is lodged in the city jail charged with disorderly conduct. The police say they think he is the man who has been following and frightening children during the past week or so.
 About o'clock yesterday afternoon, Al bert McDaniel proprietor of the Bir- mngham Bird store, called al police headquarters and asked that an officer be sent to his place of business. stating that two little girls had taken refuge there from a man who was following them Po- lleeman Nix went with Mr MeDaniel and found the man in question standing next door to the bird store. When asked what he was doing there he stated that he was waiting for Pratt City car, but in- asmuch as that car does not pass in the neighborhood. the officer took him into custody until an investigation could be made.
 Officer Nix called in the two little girls and they were asked to tell the story They gave their names respectively as Iuld AIHlSlIOnSt dbsu 4-s AiNfi5 oh 1-S North Nineteenth street. and Marian Mayo. aged 1o living at 42 North Nine teenth street They stated that the first time they had seen Murray was Friday morning at West End park. They were playing there when he came near and sat down. He did not speak to them but, ae- cording to their story, looked straight into their faces continuously and laughed as though he were laughing to himself Soon becoming frightened the little girls moved to another part of the park whereupon the man arose and followed them. He continued his peculiar actions, laughing and staring. until the children became thoroughly frightened, and hur- red home. They did not see him again, so they state, until yesterday afternoon when as they were skating on Nineteenth street near the corner of Fourth avenue, the same man approached them They took off their skates and crossed over to the Bird store. They say Murray followed them across the street and stopped next door, where Officer Nix took him into custody a few minutes later
 Chief Wier said he believed that Mur- ray is the man who has caused several children and their parents considerable alarm by his strang actions.
 When seen at the jail Murray strongly denied his guilt and said that 1t was a case of mistaken identity. He stated that he was from Chattanooga and was a boilermaker by trade He says he has been in this city for about two months.
 The officers will give several children who claim to have been frightened by a strange man chance to identify the pris- oner. They are of the opinion that they have captured a crank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
PRISONERS RELEASED
 FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE
No Proof Against Ragand and Roehes- ter of Being Implicated In
 Shoemate Murder.

The two men, Henry Ragland and Bay Rochester, who were arrested in connee- ton with the killing of George shoemate of Cullman last Sunday night, were re- leased yesterday because of lack of evil dence against them. They have been confined In the county jail since Tuesday when the coroner returned from investiga- tons of the murder.
 The only circumstance which pointed to them with suspicion is the fact of their having been seen with Shoemate on the Five-Mile creek bridge, where he was fatally shot a short time later. But from the testimony of witnesses, Ragland and Rochester were elsewhere when tho firing was heard. After recrossing the bridge they found Shoemate in dying condition from five wounds, and immediately made a report to the sheriff. Shoemate was brought to St. Vincent's hospital in Bir- minghain, where he died the next day.
 Coroner Paris says he has no very def nite cew as to who committed the mur- der There was a sort of general row at upper Coalburg on Sunday, the day of the shooting, in which Shoemate from accounts, figured more as peacemalSer than as participant. The coroner is of the opinion that when Shoemate was shot he was mistaken for another man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
PRESS CLUB COMMITTEE
A Meeting Is to Be Held Next Tuesday,
 Notice Has Been Issued.

The following notice has been issued;
 Members of the invitation committee of the Birmingham Press club, who have fin charge the invitation extended to the International League of Press clubs to hold its next annual convention in Bir- mingham, are requested to meet in the Commercial club rooms Tuesday after noon at o'clock The invitation ex- tended by the Press club and endorsed by the Commercial club, Board of Trade and the city authorities, has so far been received with enthusiasm and there Is strong possibility of Birmingham being successful In its quest.
 The entertainment committee of the Board of Trade and the convention com- mittee of the Commercial club are re- quested to meet with the committee of the Press club Tuesday afternoon. in order to take further steps to secure for Birmingham probably the most benencial body of men that this city could have meeting here. R. F. JOHNSON,
 Chairman Invitation Committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
AT NORTH BIRMINGHAM.
Miss Powell Is Delightfully."- Entertained
 By Mrs N. H. Perkins.

North Birmingham August 4.-(speeial) One of the most delightful social events of the season was the entertainment in honor of Miss Powell of Chattanooga last Thursday night by Mrs. N. H. Perkins at her home on Sixth avenue. Following were those present: Misses Powell, Suy- dam, Glover, Harris and Mrs. Price and Mrs. Harris Messrs. w. c. Colvin, Charles Mathis, Glover. Frank Ramp lain. and Dr. w. ". Walker and pr. E. B. Redenslack.
 The entertainment was in the form of a flower contest, and the prize, beauti- full vase of flowers, was won by Miss Powell and Dr. Walker The house was tastefully decorated in the seasons blos- sons. The effect was carried out In the refreshments, the ices being served with a spring of fern. Besides the games music and other amusements were indulged in. and the guests went away with pleasant memories of the hostess and the fair visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
FRISCO ENGINEER
 WOUNDS WATCHMAN
Affray Last Night In Frisco Yards Has Serious ResuIts-One Man In Pain
 ful Condition at Hospital.

Last night about 9 o'clock. J. E. Lee, an engineer on the Frisco system, cut and seriously injured D. Holeombe, night watchman at the Frisco yards
 No one seems to know exactly how the trouble started At police headquarters it was stated that Lee had accompanied Holcombe to his home and that while they were standing talking, in the pres ence of MT. Holcombe's wife, the trouble began. MT. Lee has a badly swollen eye while MT Holcombe has long cut on the lower side of his right jaw, beginning be- heath the ear and running down on the neck towards the. front. The latter was carried to St Vincents hospital, where hs wound was considered serious but not fatal. Lee was placed under arrest by Officers Shoot and Nix, the charge of assault with intent to murder being lodged against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
(Communicated) A GOOD CANDIDATE IS MIR. w. E. S0RSBY
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MAN WHO IS SEEKING THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.

The name of MT. w E. Sorsby of Bir- mingham has been presented to the voters of Alabama by his many friends as a candidate for secretary of state, subject to the action of the democratic party. MT Sorsby is member of the well-known firm of Sorsby & Berry, real estate agents. MT. sorsby was born in Dallas county over forty-tiye years ago. His parents before him were native Alabamians, and he claims connections with some of the leading families of this state, Mississippi, Georgia and Virginia. After having re- sided for while in Greene county. in 1871 MT Sorsby came to Jefferson county. At that time Birmingham had just been laid out, and MT Sorsby has since re- sided here. At the age of ls ne hrst started in the book and stationery busi- ness. but for the past fourteen years has been actively engaged in the real estate business. That MT. Sorsby has been more than successful Is due to his integrity and close attention to business.
 In seeking the office of secretary of state. MT. Sorsby comes before the people as a plain man of business and staunch democrat He has never asked for or held a public office before. His platform is "equal rights to all and special privi- leges to none.'
 He favors lower freight and passenger rates and regulation of the railroads by law. He believes that Alabama should have the Georgia local freight rate. bet ter car service regulations, and Is for B. B. Conner for governor, standing souarely on the Conner platform. MT. Sorsby is also a firm friend of education and is an earnest advocate of better school buildings and more of them, as well as longer terms for the public schools. He believes that the Confederate soldiers should be properly provided for He fa- vors strict regulation of insurance com panies.
 MT. Sorsby is a member of numerous secret orders and takes a lively interest fin their work for the upbuilding of hu- manltv He is a member of Birmingham lodge No. 7g Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks: Birmingham Dam No. 1, Independent Order of Beavers; East Lake Lodge No 2S1, Independent Order Odd Fellows. also Jefferson Canton No. 3, Patriarchs Militant of Odd Fellows, en- campment No 21 of Birmingham and Victoria Rebekah Lodge No g of East Lake: Ruhama Lodge No 93, Knights of Pvthias. East Lake; Poplar Camp No. HIS. East Lake, Woodmen of the World; the Birmingham Commercial club.
 That Mr Sorsby is a citizen of public spirit. and one whose private life might well be a criterion to any man. cannot be denied. That if elected to the office of secretary of statA. he will administer the affairs of office In a capable and con scientious manner, naturally follows. '*'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
INSPECTOR DUNCAN
 FILES MEAT REPORT
One Thousand Pounds of Fish and 1900 Pounds of Flesh Condemned
 During Month of July.

MillS and Meat Inspector Duncan has completed his report of meat inspections made during the months of July and filed same In Mayor Wards office yester- day morning. The report follows in full:
 Birmingham, August 3, 1906. To the Hon. Mayor and Board of Alder
 men of Birmingham:
 Gentlemen-The following is the report of the meat inspection for the month of July 1906:
 Home-saughtered animals inspected: Cattle. 190: hogs, 296; sheep, 174; calves, IA; goats. 45; total, 6o9.
 Street and market inspected animals: Cattle, il; hogs, 30; sheep, S9; calves, 271; goats. 122; total, 52S.
 Western animals inspected: Cattle, 1926, hogs, 1oS; sheep TOO; calves, 112; total 2241.
 Total number animals inspected' Cattle 1527 hogs. 369; sheep. a63; calves, S91; goats. 167 grand total, 3423. Fresh meats inspected (western not in- cluded in the above number of animals), 397 ,3s2 pounds.
 Animals condemned and tanked after slaughter: One COW, septicaemia, One hog poisoned. One calf inflammation of intestines. One sheep. very badly bruised. Beef flyers condemned: Three flyers, ab- cesses; 1 liver degenerated Hog flyers condemned: Ten flyers, echi- noceus cysts: IS flyers, hukes
 Meats spoiled by keeping, bruised meat cut out and condemned: Total condemned and tanked, 1294 pounds.
 Fish spoiled by keeping, 1000 pounds.
 Amount collected on meat inspection fees, $sS2. .21.
 Respectfully submitted. E. NJ DUNCAN, Chief Inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
THREE OLD TIMERS"
 WILL BE SUBJECT
ADJT. JOSEPH HARRISON WILL DELIVER THE ADDRESS AT SAL NATION ARMY HALL TONIGHT. OTHER SERVICES.

The Salvation Army will hold it's regu- lar services fin the city today. at which 1t cordially Invites the public to be pres ent Special features of interest will be an address. Three Old-Timers," which will be given by Adjutant Joseph Harri- son at the regular evening service in the hall, 2lOs Second avenue at o'clock and the congregations singing that will ac- company the services.
 At D. m. the open-air meeting will be held on the Woodward e.rner. First ave nue and Twentieth street. A number of the local corps will assist in the exer- eises.
 The Army is now making preparations for a special meeting to be addressed by Adjutanf A. E. widgery of Atlanta. on some evening during the latter part of the week An effort will be made to make this occasion especially interesting to all who attend. and to thIs the public Is also invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
Negro Arrested Who Is Said to Be the
 Man Who Killed Policeman.

A negro giving his name as Win Glenn ents, but who is thought to be John Henry Mullen about three years ago, was ar rested and lodged in jail last night by officers Street and Parker. The negro was found in Alley A. between Seven teenth and Eighteenth streets.
 The negroes living in the vicinity where the capture took place stated that this was the right man. and so the officers are very hopeful of making case against the prisoner. He answers the description of King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
CIGAR EXPLODED.
Nose Rosenbloom a Sufferer From 8 Peculiar Accident-May Lose Eye.

A painful and perhaps serious accident occurred 10 Nose Rosenbloom Friday aft ernoon while walking on Nineteenth street near Fifth avenue. Mir Rosenbloom was going home and was walking with friend, both of whom were smoking cigars purchased a few minutes before. Sudden ly and without warning Mir. Rosenbloom's s cigar burst with a loud explosion. the force of which hurled the victom to the ground unconscious He was picked up and carried to a nearby house where his injuries were examined by a physician.
 The cause of the explosion is not known, but it is supposed that powder was placed in the cigar by one of the makers. Mr. Rosebloom is in danger of losing his eye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Veterans Arrange Fine Programme.

Gadsden. August 4.-(SpeciaD-Th Con- federate Veterans have prepared an in- teresting programme for their annual reunion which will be held at Gillilands Springs this year, on August 8, and 10. the principal features being devotional exercises by Dr. J. w. Newman, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city; response to address of welcome by Col. R. A Dunlap. commander of Emma Sansom camp; address, ''The Old Reb as He Was and as He Is" by Dr. John P. Stewart. Good music and an abundance of good things to eat have been pro- vided and the occasion promises to be one of the most pleasant ever held in Etowah county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

Miss Helen Spencer. S924 Cook Ave, St. Louis, Mo, writes:
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 "I am like a new person and feel perfectly well and happy. l never saw anything like your valuable Pe- runa and 1t is pleasure to reccom- mend 1t to others"
 Catarrh of the liver is a new phrase to many people. Many will say, T never heard of catarrh of the liver" but the very people who say this may be afflicted with the disease.
 A catarrhal condition of the stomach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
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may spread to the duodenum and then continue through the large bile ducts into the liver.
 This partly obstructs the bile ducts and produces sluggishness of the liver
 Sometimes the duets are so obstruc- ted as to produce a stoppage of the bile in which case the bile is thickened and forms into connections called gall stones. Bilious collie is the result
 Most cases of bilious collie depend upon catarrh of the liver For this condition purgatives are generally used These give temporary relief, but do not cure
 The correct thing to do is to remove the catarrh. Then the liver rights itself.
 Any one troubled with sluggish liver should give Peruna a fair trial.
 If, after taking one bottle, relief is experienced, 1t should be followed by a thorough course of Peruna until complete relief is obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
REPAIR STEEL CARS.
Alabama Great Southern InstalIs Mod
 ern Machinery at Gadsden.

Gadsden, August 4.-(Special.)- .)-The Ala bama Great Southern railway repair shops in this city have added department for repairing steel cars, which requires special and costly machinery.
 The sides of the cars which are of sheet steel have the dents taken out by being heated with an apparatus resembling d blacksmiths bellows, which heats the steel to d white heat in few minutes; it is then hammered with powerful pneu- matte hammers and is made as smooth as a new car. The repairing of steel ears has been a vexing problem with railroads and the shops here are among the first to make it a success. Ten steel cars have been turned out of the shops here with in the past two weeks. and to all ap- pearances are as good as new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Good Progress Made on Sewer.

Gadsden, August 4-(Special.) )-The con- tractors who are putting in the new sew craze system are making fast progress, and if no accident happens will have the entire system completed by the middle of October. The immense ditching ma chine is one of the sights of the city, and it's workings are watched by hundreds daily. The machine is working perfectly, except where there are large trees the roots impeding it's progress somewhat. Otherwise the soil Is of light sandy character free from large rocks. Nine miles are being put in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Etowah Cotton Doing We'll.

Gadsden, August 4-(specal) 1.-The warm sunshine of the past ten days has improved the cotton crop wonderfully, es- pecally the upland cotton. which is fruit ing finely, although some ten days late. Considerable of last years crop is being brought to this market and sold, which is something unusual for this season of the year. One farmer sold thirty-odd bales at an average of Il cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Killed Sweetheart; Lynchlng Threat

Lincoln. Neb., August "A lynching is threatened at Grand Island, Neb., where John Hamblin shot and prob ably fatally wounded his sweetheart, Rachael Engellies, while she was on her way to street carnival with a company of young people. Hamblin was infatuated with the girl, but hls affections were unrequitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Ask for Selection at Primary.

Gadsden. August ecial)-Governor Jelks has been petitioned by a number of citizens of the First commissioners dis trict to allow the successor of J. R. Cam bron, who resigned to make the race for sheriff to be selected in the August pri- mary There are several petitions already before the governor for the position, the two most important beings R. R. Yates and w. P. Johnson, both excellent citi- zens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
TRANSFERS ARRIVING.
Annual Convention of Brotherhood
 Opens In Chicago Tomorrow.

Chicago, August 4.-With the arrival of delegates from all over the country to the annual convention of the Inter- national Brotherhood of Teamsters, which will open here Monday morning, the interest in the election of officers for the coming year was at fever heat tonight. The teamsters are split in two factions, the slogan of the faction opposing Cornelius Shea being Any thing to beat the present president. "
 Albert Young, former president of the teamsters' union, is the only man who has openly announced his candi- dacy against Shea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Drug Firm Bankrupt.

Gadsden, August 4.-(Special) 1.-The City Drug Store J. B. Malone. proprietor. in Attalla, has filed a petition in bank ruptcy. Assets and liabilities are un- known. The failure came as surprise as 1t was thought to be doing prosperous business. The principal creditors are wholesale druggists in Birmingham and Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Lesser Reports to eovernor.

Montgomery. August 4.-(Special.)-In letter to the governor, E. Lesser of Bir- mingham says after a full investigation at Lockhart that there Is nothing to the charges of peonage there. He asserts that men leave when they please. The same statment Is made by the German vice consul at Pensacola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Arrested for Burglary.

James Smith. a negro. was arrested last night in "Buzzard Roost" by Of- ficers Ray and Bragan, the charge being burglary and grand larceny. It is thought that he is the man who has been en- terlng so many homes on the South High lands recently. and who has caused the officers some trouble. Several cases were docketed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Summer Night Dances Popular.

Last Thursday night the Germania Park association gave a summer night dance at Germania park. The attendance was larger than on the previous occasion and the summer night dances at Germania are always popular. On next Thursday the association will give another dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
J. H. Teaque.

J. H. Teague will be buried this after noon at 2.S0 o'clock. The funeral services will be held at the undertaking parlors of Gaudin & Co.,, and will be in charge of the Sunshine society. The interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Sallie StuckeY.

Mrs Sallie Stuckey, 67 years of age, died Saturday morning at her residence, 52O Fifth avenue. The remains will be sent to Carrolton this morning for in- ternent by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Sunshine Society.

The Sunshine society is called to meet this afternoon at 4;SO o'clock at 1911 Twelfth avenue, south. Matters of im- portance are to be transacted so full meeting is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let the oawk make your illustrations Ane-Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
chIoaao Man eeats Cincinnati PIaxsr.

CnlCdQ0 mdn DcdtS OfnCfnndIf fIdyeFs
 Minneapolis, August AL. H. Waid- ner of Chicago easily defeated Nat Emerson of Cincinnati this afternoon in the northwestern tennis tourna- ment. The two experts clashed in the finals, the Windy City" land taking three out of the four sets played, the score being 6-3; 6-3; 9-6; GA. Waidner will meet Kreigh Collins of Chicago. western and northwestern champion, for the 1906 northwestern champion ship on Monday.
 You'll not have an oppor- tunity like this for a year to come. Two piece crash suits for $500. Varley & Bauman, 1924 First ave. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
E. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Company.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-23

By the way. when the next session
Of the National Irrigation Congress
convenes at Boise, why not invite
the members to visit this section
as the special guests Of Mountain
Home? Let the town do itself
proud and entertain these irriga-
ton experts royalty and without
stint. Turn over to them the keys
Of the city--throw wide the gates
Of welcome and hospitality. Show
them that we are not only alive,
but very much alive, and that we
have something on which to lay
the foundation Of future CONNER.
cial Importance, entirely worthy Of
their passing attention and inter-
est. Show them over the sur
rounding country; point out the
great Long Tom; also the many
other advantageous possibilities.
The resultant benefit to us will be
incalculable.
Perhaps some may be from "Mis.
souri," It's up to US to SHOW
them.