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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29

either been completed or are In course of construction, and this work will be coni- pleted as rapidly as possible.
 This construction work is nearly a mile long, and it will be a great con- venience. The Toadvine road extends a number of miles, and reaches as far as the Dolmite neighborhood. It Is a maca- dam road, and Is one of the best in the district. When the connecting link is built. there will be quite a saving. as people now have to drive round for a mile or more in order to reach the Toad vine road. It will give a straight road to the fair grounds and to the residence sections, which are rapidly being built up in those sections of the county. It will be several months before the road is com- pleted."
 The road forces always worked on the dirt roads in the summer time. as 1t was not practicable to work them in the win ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Eilou.

The excellent vaudeville being presented at the Bijou theatre this week Is char acterized by several features above the average In such entertainment. The come dy sketch of Green and Werner, entitled "The Babes In The Jungle" is d novelty that Is winning much applause this week for its cleverness. while Sam Elton in his tumbing tricks, Lawrence Crane in thau- maturgy and Apdale's performing ani- mals arc all good. One of the bears train ed by Apdale has wonderful intelligence and performs a number of tricks. A mon- key also makes a thrilling leap for life. after the fashion of sundry high divers. There will be the usual performance to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
East Lake Casino.

One of the largest crowds of the week was at the Casino to see and hear the fanciful musical comedy, Jack and Jill,' last night, and the singers were heard to advantage. The piece Is musical suc- cess. There are twelve or fifteen special and all are pleasing. Incidental to the interpollatlons, the book of Jack and Jill'' consists of much verse. which Is sung in an operatic way. There will be a matinee tomorrow. and the company will be seen for the last time Saturday night The curtain rises in the evening at s:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29

pany by the Southern and the Louisville and Nashville railroads.
 Previous to his connection with the Bir- mingham Southern, MT. Moore was for five years in charge of the Cahaba di- vision of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and before that time he opened and operated mines for the company at Pratt City and Oxmoor. Prior to his connection with the Tennessee com pany he was connected with several other coal and development enterprises in the district, including Coalburg.
 Mir Moore has the reputation of being thoroughly equipped for his new posi- ton. Besides the experience he has had in the mining business. he is familiar with the district from end to end.
 Mir Maben said that as MT. Moore has had long experience in the mining busi- ness, he considered that the Sloss-Shef- field company was to be congratulated on having secured his services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
o. F. NIX BOUND OVER.
Is Charged With Forgery-He Is Also
 Wanted In AlbertvilIe,

O. T. Nix, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon charged with presenting a bogus or forged check to J. l.. Ray. on which he received the cash, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Feagin. who con tinued his case until the 9th of July bind Ing him over to the criminal court. The bond was fixed at 1900. The chief of po- lice received telegram from officials at Albertville, asking that Nix la held as he was wanted there for embezzlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
Local Weather Data.
RAILROAD WORLD

The Queen and Crescent Route will establish new sleeping car line between Birmingham and Cincinnati on trains No. and No. 4. The first car on the new line will leave Birmingham at 6:45 p. ni., on train No. on July B. and will be operated each night on the same train Returning the first car will reach Bir- mingham on the morning of July on train No. 3 at 10:15 a. m.. and will be taken off at Birmingham.
 The sleepers to be used on this train will be twelve section Pullmans with a drawing room. and all the space will be on sale in Birmingham. The sleeper Is put on for the accommodation of the Birmingham patrons of the road.
 A. B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent said yesterday that the travel out of Birmingham had been so heavy recently that the additional sleeper had been demanded, and that the new line was established to meet the demand. He stated that the indications were that all the space would be sold practically every day, as travel was unprecedented.
 Col. l.. B. Parsons, superintendent of the Birmingham division of the Seaboard has returned to Birmingham after va cation of several weeks spent in Califor- mia and the west.
 F. J. Parmalee, travelling passenger agent of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton with headquarters in Atlanta |. was in Birmingham yesterday.
 R. S. Fife, commercial agent of the quarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 J. H. McAllister commercial agent of the Norfolk and Western with headquar- ters in Chattanooga, was in the city yes- terday.
 George w. Ely. travelling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific with headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 The report from Texas on Monday that General Manager W. c. Nixon of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe road, was to become general manager of the Frisco system was confusing, as it led many railroad people to believe that General Manager c. R. Gray had resigned. This is learned from an authoritative source to be incorrect. as MT. Gray will remain with the Frisco as second vice president MT Nixon will relieve him of the great burden of work that he has heretofore had to perform as general manager of a great railroad system.
 General Manager Nixons is not to re- port to the president direct as stated in the Texas dispatches, but will work with and report to Second Vice President Gray. who will still have supervision of the Frisco system.
 s. l.. Rogers. general agent of the Chi cago and East Illinois with headquarters in Nashville. spent yesterday in Brming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
TRAVELLING MAN ACQUITTED. Refused to Pay Cabman More Than
 25 Cents-Cabman Fined.

c. S. Allen, travelling man from At lanta. who was arrested Wednesday night at the instance of a negro cab-driver for refusing to pay more than 25 cents when the charge was 50 cents for hauling him from the union depot to the Hotel Hill- man, was released yesterday
 Aliens case was tried yesterday before Judge Feagin and the defendant was ac- quilted. Allen then preferred charges against the cab driver for not having rates posted in his cab and also for run hing cab without lights on it. The ne- gro was convicted and fined s. He was hlso assessed for the costs in MT. Aliens sase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
Aldrich Talks.

In explaining the purposes of the letter, or call, for the meeting, MT. Aldrich said last night
 Many of the members of the state com- mittee are not satisfied to allow our party to drift on and on without definite pur pose In uncharted seas. We are going to get together to consult as to what is the best for the party in Alabama
 What will be the results of such conference, no one can foretell, and what action may follow Is for the future to develop The meeting is not for or against any one personally, nor for any candidate. in or out of the state, nor of or for any faction.
 "Questions which concern the republican organization and party within this state and in our various districts and counties will be presented and discussed.
 "The question of representation in fu- ture conventions Is important, and will, no doubt, be considered
 Tn fact, the intention is to have an unofficial business meeting, with a free exchange of views. and to settle upon a policy, if possible, acceptable to a ma jority of our committee membership and the party, which, as members, we repre- sent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
DAILY SESSIONS
 OF COMMISSION
OATH OF OFFICE TAKEN BY CON- MlSSIONERS TO SETTLE THE AMOUNT OF ABUTTING DAMAGE ON TWELFTH STREET.

Three commissioners appointed to set tie the abuttng damages on Twelfth street between Second and Seventh ave- nues caused by running the Illinois Cen tral along that street, yesterday took the oath of office. The commissioners are S. E. Thompson, w. H. Kettig and James A. Going
 The commission was appointed by Prob ate Judge Greene to fix the amount of damage and report to the court within twenty days. After that either the prop erty holders of the railroad can appeal to the courts from the decision.
 A trip will be taken over the property involved today and after that the com mission will hold daily slttings until the matter is settled and the report Is made to the court. There are about twenty claimants and they are represented by various attorneys. The commission will hear each case and will then act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
Yesterdays Savings Are Today's Legacies"

If you are one of the many thousand savers who have money aecumuating ahead here you have long since realized the comfort and satisfaction that come of providing against possible misfortune. T. you haven't learned the saving habit start ac count here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29

ny slster anu the entHe 1anllly and said he would kill me as I got off the car.
 Mrs. Thaterhorn was begging him not to, while her mother, Mrs. Outlaw, met me at the car at Sixteenth street and Avenue c, and took me to a negro's house at the back, until she could get me home safe. We telephoned for an officer and I told him that something had to be done, as Frank was going to kill us all That was the last l saw of him until he had killed my sister
 Wife Received Note.
 q got a note Just few minutes before the tragedy signed by his mother It said
 Lou, Frank said you wanted to see me; that you had something to tell me. If you do I'll come down to Avenue D and Eighteenth street, to the store on the corner. I will meet you there. or any place, or at any time. l won't come to your house. My poor boy has now gone to jail and Is bound for the coal mines, ard I want to know what you have to say.'
 After I got the note my sister said you go and telephone and find out if he Is in the city or county jail before you go to meet his mother, for if he is not in jail he will kill you. I went across the street to Mrs. Osborn's to use the nearest telephone in order that I might find out. I had not been in the house but few minutes when I heard the report of the pistl. As I started to run out Mrs. Os- born caught and held me, and said Frank would kill me. I didn't see the shooting. The news came that he had killed my sis- ter"
 Frank Bissett is about 90 years old and is son of Frank A. Bissett. who has been an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville railroad for twenty-odd years MT. Bissett, ST., and his wife live at 1900 Avenue c. Young Bissett was locomotive engineer by trade. and was at one time employed by the Louisville and Nash vile. He was well known in Birmingham. It was reported at the hospital that Bis- sett's condition is not serious. He was shot in the breast
 Mrs. Patterson was the wife of J. K Patterson, who Is employed at the harness store of William Recklin on Second ave- nue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets He will leave this morning wi h the remains for Waterloo, Ky, the home of her parents, where interment will rak 3 place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
THE WEATHER

Washington, June 2s-Forecast for Ala bama-Partly cloudy Friday and Satur- day; variable winds.
 Forecast for Mississppi-Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday; light fresh to south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
COMER SPEAKS IN
 CULLMAN COUNTY Addressed People at HanceviIIe
 Last Night REPUBLICANS GET BUSY Letter Is Sent to Librarian Thompson and Committee Asking for Con- ference of the Party In
 Birmingham.

B. B. Conner, candidate for governor. spoke to a large crowd at Hanceville, in Cullman county last night, and will go to Vincent tonight for an address.
 He will speak at Tallassee next Tues day and at Butler Springs Wednesday, July 4. MT. Conner returned from short tour in the middle eastern counties yes- terday. and was only in the city for a. short time before leaving for Hanceville over the Louisville and Nashville rail- road.
 Dr. R. M. Cunningham, candidate for governor. will return from a tour of speeeh-making in the middle western counties this morning, and will remain at his home in Ensley over Sunday. He will possibly address a meeting of his friends at the opera house in Ensley tonight on the occasion of the organization of a Cunningham club. He is billed for an ad- dress at Jones' chapel, in Cullman county next Wednesday, July 4. The event has been well advertised and it Is expected that he will be greeted by very large crowd
 There is still some talk of joint debate between the candidates in Birmingham. and 1t is thought that the affair will be arranged for an early date. It is said that MT Conner is anxious for a joint debate in this city and has asked for it. but noth- ing has been heard from Dr. Cunningham in reference to the matter.
 Republican Conference. The following letter has been sent to Chairman J. o. Thompson and each mem- Der of the republican state executive com mittee:
 Birmingham, June 2S. To the Chairman and Members of the Re- publican State Executive Committee: Gentlemen-We, the undersigned mem bers of the committee believing that a consultation about party matters would be for the best interest of all, invite you to be present. in person, at such an un official conference, to be held at the city hall in Birmingham, Ala, Wednesday, July il, 1906, at D. m.
 w. F. ALDRICH,
 J. c. HOLLINGSWORTH
 J. M. RAGAN,
 J. w. HUGHES,
 J. I. ARMSTRONG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
PETITIONS BEING
 SIGNED IN STORES
A NUMBER OF THEM ARE PLACED IN CIGAR STANDS AND DRUG STOREs-WANT THE COUNTY JAIL REMOVED,

Over a dozen petitions have been placed in prominent stores and restaurants to be signed by those desiring the county jail on Twenty-frst street and Fourth avenue moved to another site. The petitions are being signed rapidly and several hum dred names were added to those put in public places yesterday
 The petitions are to be found at John l.. Parkers Burnett's, Adams drug store, Doster-Northington drug store, Browns cigar stand the Women's Exchange the Easonville dairy, Norton's drug store and number of other places.
 At the regular meeting of the Pastors union next Monday. each pastor will be handed a petition and requested to cir culate 1t among the members of his church that in this manner several thous- and signatures will be obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29

 and o'clock in the morning. When he did return he would be quarrelsome and fuss and beat me. Matters continued like this until I was confined in bed. My baby was born the 18th of December, 1905. On | the 18th of December he came home and | I was so exhausted that the doctor would not permit me to move. He drew a pistol on me at this time and set the baby's | clothing on fire. He then swore he would kill me right where lay. My sister then came in and prevented him.
 l He was so cruel to me that they did not think was improving. and they moved me to my sisters house. At all hours of the night he would come in and go to bed in the adjoining room. and leave the next day without word. or speaking to any one"
 For Sake of the Baby. 'I intended not to live with him any more, but he again promised to do bet ter for the sake of the baby, and I con- sented to try 1t again. Later he threat ened to kill me- and ran me into Mrs. Martins yard with an open knife in his hand, this time threatening to kill me, the baby and himself. One morning, when he came in he told me that he had mud died his clothing, and wanted me to clean them.
 told him I was too weak. He told me if I did not do as he requested he would kill me and the baby, too I placed the baby on the bed, and when I turned around he stabbed at me- I caught this blow on my hand. For this I went to get policeman, but he begged and prom ised not to do that way any more if would give him one more trial. I was afraid to stay there that night, and brought the baby and a few things from the boarding house where we were living to my sisters home That was on Thurs day of last week.
 "He came there Friday morning about 9 o'clock. and after finding he could not get through the window into my room, he stood in front of the house swearing that he would kill everybody there. He also threw a brick against the door.
 Last Sunday he stabbed again at my heart, and In throwing up my arm his knife cut to the bone. Monday I went down and swore out a warrant against him for assault with intent to murder. This was the third warrant I had sworn out for his arrest within two weeks.
 He came to see me and asked if I wouldn't let him off L told him if he would give me a divorce, and let me go with my baby. I would withdraw the warrant. He said he would not give me the divorce.
 Sister Afraid.
 Yesterday about Il o'clock I went to town to have my arm dressed. My sis ter was afraid to stay at home by her self, and went over to Mrs. Thaterhorns s with the babyb A little later he went there. and they would not admit him. He then swore that he was going to kill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29

S. l.. Rogers, general agent of the Chi cago and East Illinois with headquarters in Nashville. spent yesterday in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29

Yesterday about Il o'clock I went to town to have my arm dressed. My sis ter was afraid to stay at home by her self, and went over to Mrs Thaterhorn's with the babyt little later he went there. and they would not admit him.
 He then swore that he was going to kill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29

F. J. Parmalee. travelling passenger agent of the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton with headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-08-30
Seventeen-Year- Old Spokane
Lad ConfeSSeS to Most
Horrible Crime.
Pioneer Merchant Falls Victim TO His
Own Son, Wko Slew Him in Hopes
OF Securing Few Dollars Which
He Thought His Father Was
Carrying.

Spokane, Wash.-The body OF James
+. Sloane, a pioneer merchant of this
city, was found behind a pile OF rocks
in an alley near his home on Sixth
avenue near Stevens street Great
gashes on his head showed that he
had been murdered, apparently with a
hatchet. and trail of blood led from
the alley to Mr. Sloane's home. Inves-
tigation proved that he was murdered
in his room shortly after midnight, his
body being loaded into wheelbarrow,
trundled to the alley and dumped
against the rocks.
Sidney Sloane. the 17-year-old son
of the murdered man. was taken into
custody by the police shortly after the
body was discovered. At first he pro-
tested complete innocence, but broke
down and confessed the murder. He
said he slew his father with an axe
in the hope of getting $500 which he
thought his father was carrying. The
murdered man had been one of Spo-
kane's leading merchants for years,
being the senior member of the
Sloane-Paine company.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-08-30
TRUST COMPANY FAILS.
Liabilities Of Wgecked Institution Es-
tin,ated at S10,ooo,Ooo.

Philadelphia. to meet its
obligations because of the large
amount of money loaned on INSULT.
cient security by its president, now
dead. the Real Estate Trust company
Of Philadelphia, which up to last Satur-
day was considered one of the strong
est financial institutions in the city,
closed its doors Tuesday Soon after
the doors closed George II. Erie, Jr
a prominent financier. was appointed
receiver. The liabilities are estimated
at $10000,000, against which there are
quick assets OF about s4,50O,OO0 and
collateral of about sS,OO0,00O which is
not negotiable or readily convertible.
This doubtful collateral is held most
.ly as security for loans of about s5,-
100000, made to Adolph Segalm, pro-
moter Of the city.
The man responsible for the failure
was Frank X. Nipple, one of Phila-
delphia's best known citizens. who
died suddenly last Friday morning in
his country home at Bryn Mawr, near
here under circumstances. which in
the light of today's developments. led
to the suspicion that he might have
committed suicide.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-08-30

New York.--Two men were held
prisoners inside the new reinforced
concrete chimney at steel plant at
Mariners Harbor, s. l., for 5h hours
the other afternoon. They were on a
plank six feet long by two feet wide
ten feet from the top of the chimney,
which is 164 feet high.
Their rescue was effected after
long struggle by other employees and
members of the fire department, who
were called to aid in getting the men
down. The prisoners on the chimney
were Harry Towyne, foreman of the
Job, and Conried Briol his assistant
Both are expert chimney builders.
The work had been practically fin
ished when the men went up to do
some cementing near the top. A lad
der l6S feet long in 12-foot sections
had been rigged up inside the chin.
ney. Towyne and Briol climbed up
this at one o'clock.
They cemented the top or rim of the
chimney, then climbed down to
scaffolding that had been built ten
feet below the top, when a small lad.
der they had used in reaching the
top dropped. Towyne and Briol began
to rip up the floor of the scaffolding.
They had ripped up all the timbers
but one-the largest-the centerpiece
of the scaffold. They stood on this
as they dropped the last of the other
boards.
The last plank they dropped didn't
go straight to the bottom, but struck
on the side Of the chimney and, glanc-
Ing. crashed heavily into an upright
ladder some distance below the two
men, The force Of the plank snapped
the ladder and the upper half OF II
tumbled In heap below.
The two men found themselves ma.
rooned high up with only plank
two feet vide to stand on. They
cried To- 'eip for what seemed to
them days About five O'Clock the
other workmen around the plant
walked into the chimney ground level
and heard the cries of the two pris.
oners.
News of the mems plight spread
quickly. Soon large crowd was at
the bottom OF the big fIue All sorts
Of schemes for, getting them down
were advanced.
While the crowd was collecting
among them members of a fire com.
pany, the marooned men were trying
to help themselves. They made their