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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
CORONER MUST GIVE
AN ITEMIZED BILL
CANNOT PREJUDICE HIS CLAIMS.
BOARD OF REVENUE PASSES
RESOLUTION ON MORRIS LET
TER-AsKs FOR INFORMATION.

The Board of Revenue at its meeting
gust under discussion. In connection with
the claim was letter from Robert Nor
ris, county auditor. in which he gives
his reasons for not approving the claim.
The letter of the auditor is as fol-
lows:
To the Honorable Board of Revenue
Gentlemen: / herewith return you the
claim of the coroner of Jefferson county,
not approved by me, for the reason that,
in my opinion, the claim is not fully item
lied, as required by law in such cases.
In my opinion the claim should be pre-
sented to the board with all possible in
formation that the coroner could give to
enable the board to arrive at an intelli-
gent and just und outstanding as to whether
the coroner actually performed the SER
vices claimed by BIN. cannot see how
the coroner would prejudice his claim in
the least by furnishing this board with
every possible bit of information which
would aid in the establishment of his
claim 1t is not shown by any paper or
papers attached hereto that any wit
nesses were summoned in any case in this
claim, yet witnesses are claimed as sum-
moned in each case The law gives this
board the right to go behind the affidavit
OF any persoh where claim Is presented
against the county. 1t Is not further stat
ed In any case whether the facts were
known as to how the deceased came to
his death or whether or not the slayer
was under arrest at the time of summon
ing the jury.
In plain and simple justice to all parties
concerned, this information should. be fur
nished and it should be done before can
audit the claim.
ROBERT A. MORRIS.
Auditor. .
As a result of this communication the
Board of Revenue adopted a resolution
requiring the auditor to present the board
with the result of Investigations made
by the coroner into the death of parties
on whom inquests are held.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
Mrs. 3. &. Jones.

Mrs. Bernice Sheffield Jones, wife o.;
the Rev r. r. Jones. died Friday on
Nineteenth street, between Fifth and
Sixth avenues. The deceased was 81 years
of age. She was passing through the city
from Colorado with her husband, where
she had been for her health tuberculosis
was the cause of death. Mrs. Jones Is
survived by two sisters and one brother
besides her husband. The remains were
sent to Pine HILL the former home of
the deceased. last night by the Gaudin
Undertaking company. The funeral will
be held Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
NORTH SIDE SUNDAY
SCHOOLS WILL MEET
WILL HOLD CONVENTION NEXT
MONDAY EVENING IN CENTRAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO
TAKE UP IMPORTANT MATTERS.

The Northside District Sunday School
association will hold its convention next
Monday evening in the Central Presbv-
terrain church. corner Fifth avenue and
Eighteenth street.
Inc association is composed of all the
schools on the north side of Norris and
Railroad avenues. T. L. Woodruff is the
president of this association and Mrs.
Won l.. Thompson is secretary.
This convention is looked forward to
with much interest by the various Sun
day schools. Each and every pastor. su-
perlntendent and teacher of all the
churches on the northside are urged and
requested to be present, as well as all
other officers of these schools. The men,
bership of the district association is not
confined to the officers and teachers of
the schools, but any member of anv
school or any one interested in Sunday
school work is urged to attend. In addi-
ton to the regular routine of business.
there will be speeches by many of the
workers, as well as from many of the
pastors of the various churches.
The association is very eager to have
each school furnish to the secretary
either before Monday night, or at the
convention Monday night, the follow
ing information made out on a slim Of
paper: Name of church and street adj
dress of each pastor. superintendent and
his assistant; name of each officer of the
school and the name and street address
or each teacher. together with the num-
Der In the school. 1t is very important
that the association have this information.
All pastors and superintendent are re-
quested to announce this convention in
each service on Sunday. Any Sunday
school worker or any one Interested in
the work in the city or county are in
Vited fo attend
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
The jefferson.

Two Of the most popular players visiting
Birmingham are Tim Murphy and Doro-
thy Sherrod. Each season they offer
something good in comedy. On the occa-
sion of their visit to the Jefferson theatre
Monday night. September 10, they will be
seen In a revival of "Old Innocence" In
which each scored several seasons ago.
Nothing better has been offered by Mr.
Murphy than his Jason Green and the
part of May, in the keeping of Miss sher-
rod is asdelightful performance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
Negro Is Hanged.

Perry, Ga, September 7.-E. JEFF HILL
house, a negro, was hanged here today for
the killing of Florida King, 15-year-old
mulatto girl. last June near Willston. this
county Hillhouse met the girl and a.
younger brother in the woods and after
making a criminal assault on her. broke
her skull with a hoe. The boys skull was
also broken. and he is now partially par
alyzed. Hlllhouse made a full confess
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Harold Spence.

Harold Spence. the months old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. e. N. Spence, died Friday
afternoon at the family residence, 2421
Fifth avenue The funeral will be con-
Quoted from the home at 10 o'clock this
morning and the interment will be in
Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
Fell From Engine.

w. w. Dean. fireman on the Alabama
Great Southern railroad, turning his foot
on piece Of coal fell from his engine.
which was standing at the round house
and dislocated his hip. He was taken to
copeland's hospital in Lige Loy's ambu-
lance,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
Record Reduced.

Lewiston. Me-. September lin an ex-
hibitlon at the Maine State Fair grounds
here today the stallion Masconoma
Aron, broke the worlds two-mile trotting1
record for half mile track. Masconoma~
reduced the time from 4:59 to 4:46
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
A way
to look Young.

No uncertainty; no long waiting for
results. Apply Hagan's Magnolia Balm
to your face and you'll have smooth,
girlish complexion. 1t is a delicately
perfumed liquid which puts youthful
beauty where signs of age begin to APP
pear. Clears the skin Of freckles, PIN
pies, sallowness and other blemishes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
Had Busy Day.

Mexico City, September 1.-The mems
bers of the International Geological con-
gress today passed busy day In the
morning they visited the National
museum, the gallery of fine arts and the
astronomical observatory at Taca Buya-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Scattered show
ers and thunder storms Saturday and
Sunday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
COMMERCIAL CLUB
FORMULATES PLANS
American Society of Municipal
improvement VIII Meet Here
SEE THE BIG PLANTS
Coming Convention VIII Be the Thlr-
teenth Annual Session.. Rivers
Carter Elected Treasurer of
Entertainment Fund.

The entertainment committee of the
Commercial club held a meeting yester-
day afternoon at which plans were for
INFLATED for the entertainment of the
American Society of Municipal Improve
ment. which holds a convention in b.
mingham on October 9-12 In addition to
Chairman John L. Parker. T. C. Thomp-
son, Joseph Doveman. ]. Rivers Carter,
Maurice Canister. John r. Hornady, men,
bers of the committee of the Commercial
club, Julian Kendriok and John Mccar-
tin, local members of the society. were
present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
Marriage Licenses.

Only one marriage license was issued
from the probate clerks office yesterday.
1t was to ]. B. Martin of Coal Creek and
Miss Clara C. Vines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
Mrs. M. 3. Fall.

Mrs. M. B. Fall, formerly Miss Ham
mond of Birmingham, died yesterday at
noon at the home of her parents, 1863
Ridgeway avenue Memphis. The inter-
ment will be in Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08
E. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.
Slams.

The most difficult work solicited. Hermit
tage. of course.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08

Have you heard the drum
mer talking? You can't make
them stop. Why? They are
talking about Higdon for sher-
if. A drummer knows a good
thing.
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Plan Of Entertainment.


The plan of entertainment includes troll
ley rides. visits to a number of the man
ufacturing plants trip around the ''horn,"
and a visit to the pumping station ana
Works company. On the horn" trip a
light luncheon will be served and at the
filtration plant the Birmingham Water
Works company will serve a barbecue. 1t
is estimated that $500 will cover the cost
of entertainment of the visitors and Chair
man John l.. Parker was authorized to
appoint finance committee composed
of a representative each from the Com
mercial club, the Board of Trade and the
elected treasurer of the entertainment
fund.
The convention was captured for this
city through the efforts of Mr.. MeCartin
and Mr.. Kendrick, who went to Montreal
last year as delegates. Although they ar
rived on the scene after Chicago had
been selected as the next meeting place
they succeeded In having the action re-
scinded and Birmingham was triumphant
ly chosen. The society is composed of
city engineers. members of boards Of
public works. commissioners of streets,
and experts in municipal government Of
the United States ana Canada. The COM
ing convention will be the thirteenth an
nual session.
John L. Parker Speaks.
In speaking of tho society's visit John
L. Parker. chairman of the entertain
ment committee of The Commercial club,
said
This convention was secured for BIZ
mingham by Mr.. McCartin and Mr. Ken
dricl bearing invitations from the Com
mercial club. the Board of Trade and the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Biz
mingham. It is composed of high class
men. Their visit has a distinct value to
the city. Their influence is wide reach
ing. They are to be our guests and we
are pledged to entertain them in a style
in keeping with Birmingham reputa-
ton. There is no extravaganza in the
plans outlined and the finance committee
will meet with ready response when it
solicits contributions for this entertain
ment."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-08

This afternoon and tonight-The
Rose Hill English Folly company.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BIJoU.
AT THE cAYETY.

This afternoon and tonight-"How
Hearts Are Broken
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
To Discourage Speculation.

A Jackson dispatch says; Several
banking institutions in Mississippi have
decided to adopt the precedent set by
the board OF directors of bank at New
Albany in the issuance Of district
order that the funds OF the bank shall
not, under any circumstances, and re-
CARELESS of nature Of security, be loaned
to perssns engaged in cotton future
speculation
1t is more than likely that the adoption
OF this rule will become quite genera
during the approaching cotton season,
and that it will add to the stability Of
the banking business conceded by al
conservative financiers. The shortage
discoysrod in:the accounts OF a paying
teller at one one OF the banks at Biz
mingham Yesterday is a splendid illus
tration Of the wisdom Of the rule.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
STRAIT CROOKED.
Young Court StenOgraphsr is Alleged to Haye
Obtained Money Uuder False Pretenss,--
Can't be Found.

It was with a large degree of sorrow
to several of his creditors that Stencg
rapher STREET. failed to show up Monday
morning when court opened. He
made large loans from several boys, ard
one of them was secured for a loan
made a wear ago bya order for the
warrant he was to receive for this week S
work 1t has been a matter of com
mcnt that Mr. STREET. has been leading
a prodig son career for some time past
and the following item in Tuesday S
Meridian Star was not matter of
surprise
\ warrant for the arrest of Court
Strnographer Bob Strrit on charge OF
obtaining money under false pretense
has been received here by Sheriff } R
Temple from Justice Trembell, OF Ne
shoba county Thus Tar the paper,
have not been served on account OF the
sheriff S failure to locate him.
Friends Of the gentlemen feel that
there is some mis- axe in the matter ant
believe that he will return to the city
and all be cleared up
The trouble originated at the las
visit of Mr.. STREET. of Philadelphia anC
it is claimed grew out of certificate
and warrant for the same services hav
ing been drawn by him. r. MeridianStar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
Circuit Court

A special term Of circuit court was
commenced on Monday to try 1.-THE civil
business, (which was crowded out .on
account of the criminal docket two
weews ago. A few minor criminal
cases we're disposed of, the principal
civil cases were as follows;
R.R, 4 NH. Elkin u..J. L, RIve,, com.
promised
Nellie P. Floore vs. N. 30. R.R., set
tied out OF court. Defendant to pay cost,
N, c. Lilly Co. vs., Royal Arch Cha pter
iudgm.sn for plaintiff for sS57.oO and at
tsrnoy's fee.
Mrs. r. L. Patty ys.:E Z Jami,on, judg
ment for plaintiff ss52.O0.
j. W. Wootten Va. M. so R,R, com
promsed for SIS and cost
J. B. Elkin vs.. NJ & o r. II. appeal case
Judgment for plaintiff.
Mrs. s. W. Jackson vs.. MAO. r. r
Motion to demise case on account Of con
trlbutory neglect sustained. Case was an
pealed to the Supreme Court.
Georgian Allen VS. Alfred Burnett, jur,
and VERDICT for plaintiff,
L'm'. Greenwald W. Wyatt M sones
co mprOmlsed.
W.0. Barnes vs,.Western Union Tele
graph Co. On agreement of fact su bmi tie,
to the'court. jury being waived, case wa
dismissed at cost Of plaintiff.
Eldorado Jowelry Coz VS. N. N. Huste
jury and vsrelct for defendant.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
The Negro in Georgia.

It might be well enough for the Dem
ocrats of Georgia to retire both Hoke
Smith and Clark Howell on account o
the bitterness of their campaign for
Governor. They have abused each
other like thieves and pickpockets, and
have got the whole State wrought up
to a white heat
The Democrats ofGeorgia are to hold
an old style primary, to give expression
at the polls as to the choice for Cover
nor. and to select delegates to a con-
veution to nominate State officers.
Tits the field against Hoke Smith as
he has antagonized and abused the
other four candidates for Governor; and
it is safe to say that unless Smith has
majority Of the convention on first bal,
lot that the other candidates will unite
and defeat him.
Hoke Smith has managed to inject
the "uigger" into his canvass. and has
thereby made many votes by his APP
peals to the masses After keeping
many Of them in office while Secretary
.of the Interior under Cleveland, Smith
has now discovered that the niger is
dreadful creature, VINO should have no
rights whatever, and like the dema-
gogue that The lis, he is riding the poor
darkey around and making him the
basis of his speeches and pbillipics' He
has not as yet proposed to put the ne
groes back in slavery, but, like many
other office seekers, would doubtless adj
vocate reimbursement if he thought
his people would stand for it
Niger, niger, niger! Oh, what a
thing for the demagogue, Will the
people never see the motive for this
silly, ,blantant cry' The negro is dis
turbing nobody save the demagogue Of
fee seeker. who rides him around sole
ly to get votes. He drags the darkey
out before every election and makes him
do campaign duty-holds him up as a
hob gobil to secure votes.
How long, 'oh Lord, how Hong, must
the people be annoyed with this sense
less appeal to the negro? Will the vo-
tiers never see through the trick and re-
sent it,
As a political factor, the negro has
long been dead in the Sonth, and Idema-
gogues who resurrect his corpse for cam
paign purposes should be rebuksd-
Hoke Smith and all others Clarion
Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
Turns Down Pardon Petition.

Coy. Vardaman has been turn
ing down pardon petitions at a
rather lively rate during the past
few days. Criticisms have re-
Gently appeared in the State press
over the fact that the governor
has granted lO7 pardon' since his
induction into office, and leading
editorials have appeared referring
to the pardon power as a valuable
political asset.
1t is not likely that the COVER
nor's policy, however. will eau Sc
a diminutiou of pardon petition,
for three or four of those docu-
ments arrive at the executive office
every week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
Candidate OF No Man.

From Chas. SCOTS Platform
1t Is known of all men that the
welfare of the State has suffered
at times, in the past, by i'll feeling
and Intermediary strife engendered
and kept alive by the baleful fires
of fractional politics, AS | here
tofore stated, | am not the repre-
sentative of any man. or set of
men, but if elected to any office
of chief executive of the State, |
shall be the servant of the whole
people. and l pledge myself in
advance to give them a non-fac.
tional administration, andIa shall
be altogether untrsmmelled and
unembarrassed by fractional or
other alliances, | shall be in a
position to discharge the impor-
tant duties of this exalted office
without fear or favor, and with an
eye single to the best interests of
the whole people of the State
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
BR00KSVILLE ITEMS.

Miss Bessie Hall left Monday for Ko-
lola Springs where she is the guest Of a
party Of friends,
Mrs, Jno, Wootten and Miss Annie
returned from Louisiana this week
They were accompanied by a niece of
Mrs Wootten's. Miss Guthrie, who will
be with them for some time.l
Mrs. J. L. Patton is lust home from a
weeks stay with Mrs. Robinson at
Deerbrook.
We learn that Mrs. Carrie McMichael
will be the principal Of the Artesia
school next session.
Misses Lucille Woodward, Hattie
Hall. Lora McMorrips, Willie Dotherow
and others, who have been taking sum
mer trips are at home again
Mr.. ], Orie Cook, who has been in
business in Alabama, is at home at
present.
Nr Taylor Parks has been from home
all week.
Mrs. Shull is enjoying visit from
Mrs. Greenwich Of West Point
Mr.. Ferd Hopkins and children O
Meridian, spent few days with Mr..
Tom Hopkins this week
Mr.. Billie Westmoreland, Of Column
bus. spent the week with his cousin
Mr. G, L. Crymes.
Messrs. J. T. Cook and D. T. St
John have been on Carpenters lake for
a few days fishing. The rain interferec
with them in some degree.
Thursday morning Mr.. Kelley Woot.
ten took the train for Chicaha, where h,
goes to accept business position. W.
are sorry tolose him. but they will leav,
us.
DR. Stanleyis now occupying with hi
drug store, the house Dr., Jamison va
Gated. Mr. o. II Dothorow has moveC
his grocery business into DR.. Stanley
old drug store,
Mr.. Baker is the new man at tn,
Hardware store.
Miss Muggie Hopkins of Hattiesbur,
is the guest of her cousins, Mise
Louise and Willie Hopkins.
Miss Annie Wootten entertaine,
Tuesday evening in honor of her cousin
Miss Guthrie.
Miss Trudie Carpenter gave the mem
bers of her music class party Wednes
day afternoon
Mr.. G. W, Cunningham has Dough
the business of Mr.. ]. w Wootten, 10
Gated on Front street, We understan
that Mr.. Reinach is to be in charge c
it,
Mrs. Pope and children have returne
from Greenwood, where they have bee
for several weeks
Mrs. Gaines and Miss Gaines. {
South Carolina, who have been wit
Mrs. j. M. Gaines for some months
left Thursday for their home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
Bishop Bratton Marries.

Right Rev. Bishop Theodore DnBose
Brattoa, bishop of the Protestant Episc
opal Diocese of Mississippi, was mar
ried TN Wednesday he was married to
Mrs. John Class, widow Of clergyman,
and lady whom Bishop Brattou has
kown lntimaaly from his early youth.
The wedding was very quiet, be attended
only by the members Of the two families
interested, and a few personal friends
The bishop expects to remain at Sewa'
nee for a few weeks. as his healte has
been much impaired by his hard and
ceaseless work In building up and look
ing after the affairs Of thi diocese, and
will return her and take up his work
again, Immediately following tina fol-
lowing the convention Of the Brother
hood of st. Andrew, at Memphis, where
he will preach and deliver an address.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18

Citizens Of Scooba have petitioned the
railroad commission to cause the Cum
berland Telephone and Telegraph Co.
have the company put telephone in the
Mobile and Ohio railroad station and
they also ask the commission to have the
company keep its exchange open at night
as we'll as by dav, as the country needs
it. These matters have been docketed
for the next meeting Of the commission.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18

Hon. Harden H. Brooks, Jr., of Ma
con, has many warm friends here who
are. gratifed that his name will be pre-
sented to the governo for appointment
as chancellor of the Sixth district to
succeed Hon. j, +. McCool. Mr..
Brooks enjoys a high standing at the
Mississippi bar, and is considered one of
the ablest younger members of the leg
islature. Chancellor McCool's term
expires February lst, and Mr.. Brooks
has secured many strong endorsements
for the place Columbus Dispatch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
State Got the Mo ney.

So the state has at last got the money
from the Oh icago firm, and will pay in
terest on $780, 900 Of bonds for almost
half month"; days, S666 90. the in
terest on these twelve days amounting
to more than the cost of transporting
the money to Jack.on. But the deal
was not a bad one for the State, under
all the perplexing annoyances involved
in the transaction Clarion Ledger
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-08-18
BUCKET SHOPS MUST co.
Chisholm DefalcatiOn Arouses Public Sentiment
to a High Pitch.

to a High Pitch.
A dispatch from Birmingham says:
The recent defalcatlon of Paying Teller
Alex. r, Chisholm of First National
Bank OF Birmingham, for 100000,
which he lost in bucket shop specula.
ton has caused every candidate for the
Democratic legislative nomination in
this section Of the state to declare for
the enactment of law prohibiting the
operation of bucket shops and all wire
brokerage concerns, whether bucket
shops or not, that deal, in futures and
sell on margins, Such a law has TT
Gently been enacted in Georgia and al
ready steps aie on foot to put il through
in this state, when the legislature meets
next January The Chisholm defalca-
ton has created a strong sentiment
against the bucket shops and it is rer
sarded ascertain that a.law against the
operation will be passed soon after the
Legislature meets.
1t developed today thst Chisholm
began his business career ten years ago
when a boy Of Is, marker in local
bucket shop 1t was there that he
Iearnsdiall abontitAe methods employed
in spcCulations