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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
JONES MOORE GIVEN
 TOKEN OF ESTEEM
MEMBERS OF OFFICIAL STAFF GIVE HIM A WATCH AND LOV- ING CUP AT DINNER AT HILL MAN LAST NIGHT.

The official staff of the Birmingham Southern last night presented the retiring president. Jones G. Moore. with a hand some loving cup and a watch token of their feeling for him.
 The two tokens were presented at a din- Ter rendered MT Moore in the private dln- ing room of the Hotel Eillman at which about thirty of the official staff of the railroad were present.
 number of talks were made, and all wished MT. Moore success in his new posi- tion as general superintendent of mines of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany.
 MT. Moore had been president of the Birmingham Southern for seven years. His resignation was accepted at the meet ing of the board of directors yesterday, and John A. Topping was elected to sue ceed him.
 When the tokens were presented last night Mir Moore was visibly affected. He thanked those present for the gifts and said he valued and would always treas ure them. He also thanked them for their faithful support to him during his presi- dency of the Birmingham Southern, and wished them all success in the future.
 It was nearly midnight when the din ner ended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
MINE ACCIDENTS
 SHOW B|G INCREASE State Mine Inspector Gray ls- sues Semi-annuaI Report TOTAL OF 53 FATALITIES Sixty-four Non-fataI Accidents During
 
Sixty-four Non-fataI Accidents During Same Months-Statistics Compare Unfavorably With Figures Last
 Year-lnspector's Opinion.

Chief State Mine Inspector John M.
 nual report. showing the number of acci-
 dents in the coal mines of Alabama dur ing the past six months. both fatal and
 non-fatal, and comparing the number of accidents with the number of tons of coal
 mined: Birmingham, Ala, June 30, 1906.
 There were fifty-three fatal accidents i'll the coal mines of Alabama from January l to June 30, 1906 Twenty-two by falls of rock and coal.
 41.5 per cent.
 Twelve by windy shot, 22 GA per cent. Seven by tram cars, 13.2 per cent. Three by steam and hot water, boiler explosion. Two by going back in place before shots fired. Two supposed to be heart failure, as there were no signs of an accident One by motor. One by gas. One caught on fan shaft.
 One, shot blew through pillar, killing 1 his neighbor s'
 One jumped off of cage and fell back l in shaft. 1 Total, 53. The two who died of heart failure are llCiuueu III the HIIy-tnTee kllleu. There was no fatal accident in May,
 the longest period without a fatal acci-
 dent for several years. In January, eleven men killed. In February. eighteen men killed. In March seven men killed. In April, eight men killed. In May, none killed. In June, nine men killed. There were sixty-four non-fatal acci- l To. +a J,,,,a Twenty-two by fall of coal and rock, 34 B per cent. Fourteen by windy shots, 21 .S7 per cent. Twelve by tram cars, 1875 per cent. Four by gas, 6.25 per cent. Four by powder and dynamite exploding from careless handling, 6.25 per cent Two by lever used to put on tram car. One by attempting to climb the buntons in a shaft, when cage started and caught him. There were two man-ways to this | opening. One by Jumping on scaffold in air shaft and breaking through and falling to bot tom One went back on shot before it fired. One by hammer slipping off handle One failed to get out of way of shot
 and was hit by flying coal. One fell off tlpple Total, GA. 1 Including 1893 to 1905 the coal production of Alabama has increased 225 per cent. Including the Virginia mine explosion, 1 the number of men killed has increased 10SS per cent. The number of employees to each life lost
 has decreased 56s per cent The number of tons produced to each life lost has decreased 4S1 per cent. Leaving out the Virginia mine explosion. the number of men killed has increased l 435 per cent. 1 The number of employees to each life | lost has decreased 2272 per cent. | The number of tons produced to each | life lost has decreased 192 77 per cent. | During the same months last year, there were a toal of 34 fatal and 2S non- fatal accidents reported in the coal mines | of the state. MT. Gray says that he be- lieves that the increase in the number of accidents is caused by the heavy amounts of powder used In making the shots and the lack of sufficient timbering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
BRYAN CLUB SENDS i
 CIRCULAR LETTER
MAKING EFFORT TO GET UP A LARGE DELEGATION TO GREET WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AT NEW YORK.

The Birmingham Bryan club is very active in its campaign to get up large Alabama delegation to greet w J. Bryan in New York with the Commercial Tray elers' Antitrust league on his return from a tour of the world. The following circular letter has been sent out from the Birmingham headquarters:
 Dear sir: Alabama democrats have been invited by the Hon. William Hoge. president of the Commercial Travellers Antitrust league headquarters Bryan re- ception, room 100, Victoria hotel, Broad way and Twenty-seventh street. New York City. to participate In the reception to the Hon. William J. Bryan on his return from his trip around the world The Bryan club of Birmingham appoint ed us as d committee to confer with tho democrats of the state. so that those who desire to attend may have concert of action. We selected the Hoffman house as headquarters. MT. Bryan will arrive on August 20. The reception will be held on August 90.
 We would be obliged to you if. some time between now and the reception. you would let us know the democrats of your county who would like to participate. so that we can have them properly provided for. Your very truly, John W. Tomlin- son. John c. Pugh, sam w. John, J. II. Collins, John w. ONeill, E. W. Barrett. N. L. Miller, John l.. Parker, H. K. White, J. H. McCary, Roy Mccullough, R. P. Wetmore. J. s. Gillespy, w. C. Gar rett J. D. Collins. pr. F. s. Pugh. Brook side, committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
CRAP GAME CAUSES
 MAN TO BE KILLED
JAMES CALDWELL KILLED NEAR JUNIPER MINES BY JOHN RUS SELL. WHO WAS ARRESTED BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.

As result of row over dice game at Juniper mines. James Caldwell, a young married man. Is dead and John Russell is in the county Jail Russell was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff J. F. Dagman on a warrant sworn out against him by Lum Hill father-in-law of the dead man. When the officer went to Russelrs house to arrest him no re- sistanee was offered.
 You have come for me have you?" asked Russell.
 Yes" said the deputy sheriff, "I have a warrant charging you with the murder of James Caldwell"
 Russell will have q preliminary hearing on July To- at Connesville before Justice of the Peace Albert Tharp.
 According to report which comes from Connesville, six men bought a keg of beer and went in the woods near Juniper mines last night for the purpose of drink ing A dice game Is said to have been started. which resulted in d row between Caldwell and Russell, which ended in Rus sell shooting Caldwell. The amount in- volved in the dice game was only g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
TOPPING ELECTED DPRESIDENT
 OF BIRJYINGHAJY SOUTHERN|
NOT ALL THE OPERATORS
 HAVE SIGNED WAGE SCALE

Due to the expiration of contracts work will not be continued at twelve of the mines of commercial operators tomorrow. This, it is said, will affect some 2000 United Mine Workers. According to a statement of Edward Flynn, president of the union miners of this district, the oper- ators of these mines in which work was stopped yesterday afternoon have not signed the new scale recently submitted for their consideration.
 According to the statement of MT. Flynn eight operators signed the scale yester- day afternoon and others have agreed to do so by Monday. There will be another session of the commercial operators in Birmingham on Tuesday, and 1t is thought that at this session the matter of the new scale and contract will be thorough ly discussed. President Flynn, in speaking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
6 PER CENT INVESTMENT
Jefferson County B. & L. Fixed Time Stock

During the fourteen years of it's exist ence the Jefferson County Building and Loan association has never lost dollar on any of its loans.
 It has demonstrated the soundness of it's method of loanlng it's funds and this guarantees the safety of investments in it's per cent fixed time stock on which the interest is paid twice year. Jan uary and July 1. It Is now distributing it's July dividend, the checks having been sent out several days since.
 If you have any idle money. or wish to save part of your earnings every month, Jefferson County Building and Loan association fixed time stock at C per cent interest. payable semi and readily convertible Into cash is the most inviting of all investments.
 Call at the office PIT Twenty-flrst street for full particulars MT Fred M. Jackson president of the association. will be glad to talk with you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Marriage licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued in the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 George McDaniel of Virginia City to Miss Jennie Bennett of Virginia City.
 w. R. Dance of Trussvile to Miss Laurt Harrell of Rosedale.
 Fortunate Malnaro to Miss Rosa Vespo Lelon Quinn of Sandusky to Miss Mat tie Capps.
 William Harris of East Birmingham to Miss Lovie Dunford of Avondale.
 Thomas F Lambert of Helena to Miss Amanda Linn of Adamsville.
 T. M. Carmichael of Sayre to Miss Myr- tie Skelton.
 Allen Raiford to Miss Leola s. Brasher. w. F.. Bishop of North Birmingham to Miss May Fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
c. B. Powell Writes of Incident.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I desire to correct the statement that Judge Feagn had placed me behind the bars. etc. The judge being very much irri- tated at some confusion in the court room ordered number of persons. including myself, to take seats within the enclos- ure which is around his desk. I was not the cause of any of the confusion, but 1 obeyed the order of the court because 1t was too trivial to affect me and I desired to aid the judge In restoring order remained only a moment within the en- closure and stood within short distance of the judges desk. c. E. POWELL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01

of the matter last evening, declared that those operators who have not as yet signed the scale are members of the Com mercial Operators association. He stated that he believed that all of them would eventually sign up and that the work in the mines would be continued through cut another year. Among those who have not as yet signed are some of the largest commercial operators in the district
 Yesterday the union miners from the reighborhood of Brookside heard the re- ports of the delegates of the annual con- vention. which was recently adjourned in Birmingham. A barbecue was served and there was a good time generally.
 At the ending of the sixth month of this year 1t is estimated that about 600O,0o0 tens of coal have been mined in Alabama The years output will probably exceed 100000 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Services at Car Barns.

The regular weekly service for the con- ductors and motormen of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will be conducted at the Eleventh Street car barns today at S:30 a. m. The Rev. G. l.. Bates will make a short address and a special sacred song will be rendered by J. E. Hickman, solo tenor of the First Methodist church choir. The regular Bible study lesson will be conducted by the secretary of the State Railroad Young Mems Christian association. All white em- ployes of the company arc cordially in- rstea to bs present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Florence E. Randolph.

Mrs Florence F. Randolph, mother of Richard Randolph died yesterday morn ing at 5:30 o'clock at the residence of her son on Sixteenth avenue and Sev- enteenth street, south. after an Illness of several months. The deceased was 69 years of age. in addition to one son., she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. R. Garner of Columbus, Miss and Mrs E. q. Marre of Greenville, Miss.
 Mrs. Randolph had a large circle of friends who admired her for her fine virtues and kindliness of nature. Before her marriage she was Miss Florence F. Gosse of Dallas county.
 Funeral services will be held this after noon at 4:30 o'clock at St. Mary the Highlands. The interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Before U. S. Commissioner.

The hearing of the case of J. l.. Jeml- son. president of the National Bank at Commissioner Watts yesterday morning. The charge against him is In two counts; using stock certificates of the bank as col lateral for q loan and making certain en- tries in the books of the bank They came as a result of the report made by United States National Bank Examiner Silas H. l.. Cooper Commissioner Watts allowed Mr Iess:is0ii to wave preliminary hear ing. His bond was fixed and promptly made at 5000. s250O for each charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
HOMECOMING WEEK.
President of Commercial Club to Ap-
 point Committees.

President Robert Jemison, Jr., of the Commercial club will appoint ii the next few days committees to take Up an active campaign for the home coming week, October 1920. One of the committees will have representa- tives on it from every section of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Neuro's Remains Held.

An unknown negro, apparently about 20 years old, was struck Saturday morn- ing. June g, by train on the road just A little south of Green Springs. and so severely injured that he died shortly after being brought to the city. He was dark brown in color and showed by his dress and hands that he belonged to the class of manual laborers. There was no clue as to his identity. and so far no one has appeared to claim the body which is held at the Undertaking establishment of E. T. Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
City Court of Birmingham.

Judge Charles w. Ferguson rendered a decree in the city court yesterday in the case of J. M. Bonner vs. H. c. Miller, sustaining the mandamus asked for by the plaintiff in the case.
 In the case of Allen B. Oden vs. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany a decree was rendered ordering the sale of certain lands.
 decree ordering the trustee to hold certain lands without conditions was rem dered in the case of A. A. Clisby vs. II. c. Clisby.
 New Suits were entered in the city court as follows:
 J. w. Farrior ys. J. M. c. Parks, suit to recover possession of certain real es- tate and $10O damages for the detention of the same.
 William A. Branch vs. the Western Union Telegraph company, $1999 damages for delay in delivering a telegram on May 6.
 Alice Nixon vs the Western Union Telegraph company, $500 damages for de- lay in delivering important telegram at Republic on June Il.
  company vs. John II. Murphy, suit to re- cover $2O52 alleged to be due on account.
 II. P. Holland ys. the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing company, $l0,O00 dam ages for injuries to son while working in rock quarry operated by the defendant at Dale Ala
 In addition to these. about half dozen appeal cases were entered from justice of the peace courts.
 In the chancery court the town of Wood lawn filed suit against J. A. Durham to secure permit for lien certain prop erty on First avenue between Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth streets for street improve ments and compel the defendant 10 re- move the obstruction of fence from certain alley transversing the said prop erty.
 w. C. Garrett was appointed guardian nd litum in the case of Mamie Brooks ys. H. Brooks ct al.
 Sam Jones filed d petition of voluntary bankruptcy in the federal court. giving his liabilities as $30 75 with no assets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Charged With Stealing.

J. A. Butler was arrested yesterday afternoon late by Policemen Nix and Nation. charged with stealing COW. Policeman Nix claims that he had COW stolen from him three years ago, and that he was only recovering his own property. He claims that he de- manded the COW from the negro, who refused to give it up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Hal C. Montuomery.

Hal C. Montgomery, the F months old son of MT. and Mrs. F. s. Montgomery, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the family residence in Boyles. The funeral will be conducted from the resi- dence of the child's grandfather at 10 o'clock Monday morning and the inter- ment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
PROTRAcTED MEETING.
Services Being Held at the Twenty first Avenue Methodist Church.

At the Twenty-frst Avenue Method ist church the Rev Dr. Theo Copeland of New Orleans is conducting pro- tracted meeting, assisted by the pas tor, the Rev. J. s. Glasgow. The meet ings have been going for several days and have been well attended. They will continue for about two weeks lougpr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
To Preach Initial Sermon.

The Rev. F. w. Weidmann, who was installed last Sunday as pastor of Zion church German Lutheran), on the cor ner of Avenue B and Nineteenth street, will preach his initial sermon there this morning at 10:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
East Lake Skating Rink.

Prof. w. c. Mcconnell has taken charge of the skating rink at East Lake and will assume active control tomorrow night. Professor Mcconnell has had a wide experience in managing skating pa vilions He is well know nto Birmng- ham people and is quite popular here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
CONCORDIA SOCIETY.
An Important Meeting Will Be Held
 Today.

The Concordia society will meet in its hall on Avenue E., between Tenth and Eleventh streets, today to trans act important business. Matters will come up of interest to all the mem bers. Capt. Frank P. OBrien will de- liver an address
 The amusement committee met last Thursday and decided to have a bar becue at Germania park on August IA. Arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Ball at Blount Springs.

A Fourth of July ball will be given at the hotel at Blount Springs on the morning of the Fourth. A large or chestra has been engaged for the oc- casion. and several hundred guests are expected. The ball will start early Tn the morning. A large number of peo- pie will go from Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Method of Management.
POLICE COURT

O. Brown wNs fined $50 yesterday for cruelty to animals. Joe Jemison, colored. was fined S9O and 1sO days for assault and batters Henry Gillum was tried for dis orderly conduct and also petit larceny. He was fined S1O in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Andrew A. McCord.

Andrew A. McCord. s1 years of age, died Saturday at his home in East Lake from senile decay. The funeral will be conducted from the home at o'clock this afternoon and the remains will oe inferred in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Small Fire.

The firemen from Station No were called to Eighteenth street, between Avenues D and E, yesterday afternoon. The fire was only an ironing board afire, which had just been in use and placed behind the door. The blaze had been extinguished when the de. partment arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Mrs. J. w. Arnold.

The wife of J. w. Arnold. Evelyn II. aged 52 years. died yesterday at the Gam fly residence. 2Sl7 Iwenty-f1rst avenue. North Birmingham. The funeral will be held at 3:3O o'clock this afternoon and the interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
pr. H. E. Pressly's Child.

William, the 15-months-old son of Dr. Henry E. Pressly, died this (Sunday) morning at 2:3O o'clock. after a week S illness. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock from the resi- dence, 516 North Twenty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Mrs. Mary Dobev.

Mrs. Mary Dobey. 7S years of age. died Friday night at her residence, 1913 Avenue F. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at o'clock this afternoon and the remains will be in- tered in Emwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
DEATH SENTENCE FOR EARL FLETCHER
  Murderer of Bob Payne to Hang August 10 MISDEMEAN0R SENTENCES Comparative Summary of Circuit Cases for Two Years-New
 Suits In the City
 Court.
SENTENCES

Earl Fletcher, negro convict. convicted of killing a fellow prisoner. Bob Payne, with pick while serving term for mur- der at Flat Top, was yesterday sentenced to be hanged on August 10, 19O6 The negro seemed to be unmoved by the fatal words of Judge Samuel Weaver. and when given an opportunity to speak for himself, stat cd that he had nothing to say why the sentence of death should not be imposed upon him.
 A. Waters, convicted of grand larceny, was given one year at hard labor. and Bob alias Bibb, Terrell, was given forty years in the penitentlary for murder.
 The following sentences were imposed in the second division of the criminal court yesterday on convictions made during the last week:
 Dora Adams, abusive language, twenty days: Dora Adams. assault and battery. ten days; Dick Walker, trespassing after warning, ten days: Bessie Wilson, assault and battery with weapon, ten days; Lula Gardner, assault and battery with weapon, three hours Jail sentence; Mollie Dorsey, abusive language, one hour jail sentence; Henry Thaxton, carrying concealed weap on, thirty days; Robert Doyle, assault and battery with weapon, 140 days; Fred Jackson, assault and battery with weapon. 40 days; Perry McGowan, assault and battery with weapon, 14O days; Lila Miles. vagrancy, ten days; D. l.. Waugh, carry ing concealed weapons, fifty days; Mary White, assault and battery with weapon, ten days; West Wilson. assault and bat tery with weapon, ten days; Ellen Glenn, assault and battery with weapon, ten days Earle Buford vagrancy ten days; Claude Smith, assault and battery with weapon, thirty days; T. E. Worthington, trespass after warning. ten days; Hattie Hendricks, vagrancY ten days; John Bailey, violating revenue law, twenty days; Pearl Wilson, assault and battery with weapon, ten days.
 Circuit Court Summary.
 Deputy Clerk Iradore Shapiro of the circuit court has prepared the following comparative summary of circuit court business during the past two sessions:
 Number of suits filed from September 25, 1904. to June 30 1905. 54l.
 Number of suits disposed of from Sep tember 20, 1904, to June 90, 1905, 5A
 Number of suits filed from September %, 1905. to June 30, 1906, 6l0.
 Number of suits disposed of from Sep tember 25, 1905, to June 3O 1906, 754. Number of suits filed from September 25, 1904, to June 30. 1905, TAO.
 Number of suits disposed of from Sep tember 25, 1904, to June 90, 1905, 190.
 Number of suits filed from September 25, 1905, to June 30. 1906, 16s.
 Number of suits disposed of from Sep tember %, 1905, to June 30, 1905, 129.
 Chancery Divorce.
 All of the chancery suits filed in the circuit court are divorce suits, and the report shows that all of the divorce suits filed are not terminated that is, one files suit for divorce against party, and they afterwards frequently make up and live together as man and wife, both prom ising to be more faithful in the future.