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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
NEGRO CONFESSES
 TO MANSLAUGHTER
SAM FARRELL SHOOTS HORACE BRYANT TO DEATH IN FUQUA'S sALooN-THREE OF SIX SHOTS TAKE EFFECT.

Sam Harrell. negro, surrendered himself to Officer Nix yesterday afternoon, con- fessng that he had shot Horace Bryant, negro, to death in F'uquas saloon Eighth street and Avenue F.
 According to the story of the man who voluntarily srrrTeEdered himself, he shot his victim in self-defense. This statement Is borne cut by witnesses to the tragedy, 1t being stated that the dead man was ad- vancing on his slayer when shot.
 According to the evidence at hand, the negroes were in the saloon when a quar- rel of short duration occurred. Bryant, the dead man, Is said to have left the scene immediately after the quarrel and Harrell imagined that 1t was all over Soon, however. Bryant returned and car rled a shot gun. Harrell, seeing the man coming, turned rapidly and emptied six. shooter Death was Instantaneous, three of the six bullets fired taking effect.
 The negro after some hours surrendered himself to Officer Nix, stating that nc had killed man. The officer immediately began an investigation with the result that the prisoners story was substanti- ated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
MORE COMMITTEES
 HAVE BEEN NAMED
MAYOR OF TEXAS TOWN WILL BRING A LARGE PARTY TO THE HOMECOMING IN BIRMINGHAM NEXT MONTH.

The executive committee of the Alabama homecoming announced yesterday two additional reception committees as foi- lows:
 Dallas County: R. H. Pearson, S. P. Fowlkes. M. V. Joseph, Sam Will Johns, E. P Riggs, II. P. Tfsser, J. P. Tillman, Gov Joseph F. Johnston, Dr. T. D. Parke.
 Morgan County: N. l.. Miller, J. A. Rountree, R. F. Lovelady, Dr. w. S. Rountree, James H. Hargrove, Judge Samuel D. Weakley, Judge H. A Sharpe. H. c. Miller, W. B. Copeland. Arthur L. Brown
 Sterling A. Wood. chairman of the finance committee. reported that subscrp- tons to date are as follows:
 F. M. Jackson, s25; S. A. Wood, $25; J. M. Wilzin, s25; S. J. Erckert, $5.
 R H. Nicholson of Attalla and J. Knox Yarbrough, commissioner from Geneva county, were at the homecoming head quaters yesterday. and they reported that interest In their counties was keen MT. Nicholson will bring to the reunion four generations of his family. representatives of two generations coming from Texas.
 The programme committee composed of Hinds Peevey, John l.. Parker and W. D. Nesbitt, is waiting for responses to d number of invitations sent out before an- nouncing the programme. It Is expected, however, that the programme of exer- cises can be announced in a few days.
 letter was received yesterday from F. P. Hamill, mayor of Temple, Tex, announcing that he and party of friends would attend the homecoming. An un- usually large number of acceptanees were received through yesterdays mail The executive committee meets again this aft ernoon at o'clock, and will continue it's work upon the committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
ALL INDUSTRIES ARE
 IN NEED OF LABOR
PROPOSITION PUTTING IDLE MEN TO WORK KEEPS CHIEF WEIR BUSY ANSWERING WILLING EN- PLoYERs-1ooov VACANCIES.

The demand for labor in the Birmng- ham district is pressing. Nothing illus trates that fact better than the requests placed in the hands of Chief Wier by the large industries of the district to send them all the men out of employment or whom he can lay his hands.
 Early yesterday morning after it was known that Chief Wier had employment for all idle men and the fact that no vagrants would be allowed to remain in Birmingham, the chief was kept busy answering the telephone. As a result he can find regular employment for at least one thousand able bodied men. The la borer can earn from SIPS to $3 per day.
 Among those who communicated with the chief about this matter yesterday morning were officials of the Tennessee companys steel plant at Ensley. the Re- public companys superintendent at Thom- as. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. the shops of the Ala bama Great Southern railroad, and more than half a dozen companies of minor importance, among the number being those in charge of railroad construction camps and paving concerns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
SALVATION ARMY WILL HOLD ANNUAL CONGRESS
Citizens Are Respectfully Requested
 to Entertain Visiting Officers at Their Homes.

The Salvation ArHly's annual congress for the southern division will be held in Birmingham from September 20 to Octo- Der 2, both included. The congress will be attended by over fifty staff and field officers from the various cities of the south.
 Col. William Peart, chief secretary of the. Army in the United States, will pre- side. and will be assisted by Col and Mrs R. E. Holtz. Prov. Officers Major and Mrs. Berriman are in the city completing the arrangements, and tonight will con- duct special musical indoor and open air service, assisted by Adjutant Widgery and Sister Edna Jasperson.
 During the congress Belton Gilreath will entertain Colonel Peart at the Hotel Hill man, and Mir and Mrs. James Bowron will entertain Colonel and Mrs. R. E. Holtz at their residence on South Highlands
 The Army will be glad to accept the hospitality of citizens in entertaining the visiting officers, and any friends desiring to entertain them are requested to com municate with Adjutant Harrison, 21O9 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
PIONEER CITIZEN
 DIES OF APOPLEXY
Y. p. NEWMAN, WHILE VISITING A FRIEND YESTERDAY, WAS SUD- DENLY STRICKEN AND DIED A SHORT WHILE LATER.

Yancy P. Newman, a valued citizen of Birmingham for twenty-five years. died from a stroke of apoplexy yesterday short ly after noon at the home of Mrs. James D. Monroe, 515 North Twenty-first street, where he had gone to visit friend.
 Dr. Barclay was at once called in att tendance, but in a few minutes after the stroke, MT. Newman succumbed.
 The remains were taken to Lige Loy' 8 undertaking rooms, and last night they were sent to Huntsville for burial. The deceased lived on Thirteenth avenue. south, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets. He leaves wife and two chill dren, R. w. Newman and Mrs R. I. Stone.
 MT. Newman was one of Birmngham's best known and most highly esteemed citizens. Some years ago he retired from the drug business, ir which he had en- gagged as a pioneer merchant of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
MORAL EDUCATION
 NEEDED FOR NEGROES
COMPETITION BETWEEN WHITES AND BLACKS IN LABOR MARKET LEADS TO JEALOUSY AND ILL FEELING BETWEEN RACES.

In the course of an interview yester- day. Judge Feagin took occasion to refer to the scenes which were witnessed in Atlanta during the last few days.
 "The whole matter" said the judge, Is due more to economic conditions than to any other cause. No two races radically different ever existed in the same com- munity without one or the other being recognized as the superior race When that question is settled, peace and pros- perity will follow otherwise there will be envy and contention.
 ",rhe negro race is hardly yet out of It's primitive state of nature The first , steps should be to civilize race before attempting to make It's individuals mathe- l maticians and philosophers. The schools
 and colleges which our northern brethren
 endow and support are busy turning out l graduates in science and literature. while
 the moral training is almost entirely over- 1 looked The heart comes before the head i in the process of civilization; the moral qualities are far more essential than tho Intellectual qualities.
 Another matter Is the competition which Is SpflnBlnB up DelWeeh tic "hAto and colored people in the labor market The negro considers himself equal to the white man he works beside. and the white man considers himself humilated by be- Ing put beside the negro. This feeling Is to large extent accountable for the at- tacks made upon negroes in the streets Of l Atlanta.
 l The leaders of the negroes should eXer- l else their power over their race to re-
 move the feeling of distrust which many
 or them entertain. Our courts, judges and
 juries show the negro how his rights are protected His property Is as safe as the white man's and in damage suits Tor
 personal injuries the damages awarded
 to him aye equal to those awarded tho l white man.
 .''The negro should be taught that 1t Is
 wrong for him to protect a criminal even when of his own color. 1 have cases be-
 fore me frequently whore negroes will
 not testify against each other lest they
 be boycotted by the other members of
 their race They must be taught to regard
 the law as their friend and protection, ] and for the present at least that equality between the races Is altogether out of tho l question"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
Probation Plan Tried
 The Fibe HundYedth Time

When Judge Feagin yesterday after noon placed two little negro boys on pro- bation. he passed the five hundred mark.
 Within the space of two years. the judge of the police court has convicted and placed on probation five hundred youngsters charged with various crimes. According to the judge. the system has proved an excellent one. Judge Feagin Is satisfied that his plan has saved many hundred boys from criminal lives.
 Some two years ago Judge Feagin de- cided to adopt the probation plan in deal ing with young criminals. Since then, he has tried the plan on some five hundred youths. The judge has found homes with worthy farmers and business men for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
BRYAN IS EDITOR
 HOWARD COLLEGIAN
EXCELLENT STAFF SELECTED TO
 PUBLISH MAGAZINE OF HOWARD coLLEGE-FooTBA TEAM TO
 PLAY sTARkviLLE SATURDAY.

The following staff was elected yester- day for the well-known magazine, the Howard Collegian. edited by the students of Howard college:
 David Bryan, editor-in-chief.
 w. T. Bell, Jr., business manager.
 J. A. Cook M. R. Joiner, literary editors. W. s. Hendrix. J. H. Akins, educational editors.
 c. E. Crossland, c. B. Garrett. Charles Hasty, exchange editors.
 l. L. Jordan. C. P. Mccord. alumni edl- tors.
 H. H. Hagood. J. c. Duke. athletic edi- tors.
 w. L. Henson. J. F. Lassiter. J. B. Scott, local editors.
 G. w. Smith. c. s. Bentley. D. c. Cruise, Y M. C.. A. editors.
 The football team is showing up fine. It will leave Friday for Starksville, Miss, to play the A. & M. college there on Saturday. There are about thirty men in uniform at every practice and the stu dent body is rapidly acquiring some much needed college spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
SALOONKEEPER FINED.
Police Judge Assesses Rensford $1oo
 for Violating Sections 1o44-45.

Harry Rensford, proprietor of the Stagg saloon. at Third avenue and Twentieth street, and George Jenkins. bartender of the saloon, were fined $10O and BIO, re- spectively in the police court yesterday. They were charged with violating sections 1044-45 of the city code, which prescribes the circulation and publication or nude or coarse pictures and literature.
 Since the trial of these men, Chief Wier has had several inquiries from proprietors of other saloons relative to the pictures they have on exhibition. In each instance, the chief has advised them to remove the pictures. The crusade against question: cuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
PERSONAL.

J. B. Adams of Longview is at the Mor- ris.
 G. L. Waller of Selma is at the Met ropolitan.
 S. T. Heller of slyacauga is registered at the Hillman.
 S. J. Thrasher of Montgomery is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 Albert Russell. a well known citizen of Jasper, IS at the Hillman.
 Senator Frank S. Moody of Tuscaloosa is registered at the Florence.
 s. J. Caraway, sheriff of Barbour coun- ty, is registered at the Metropolitan.
 w. H. Michael, prominent citizen of Greensboro, is registered at the Hillman.
 Robert s. Hodge, a member of the fac ulty of the University of Alabama, is reg istered at the Metropolitan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
OCCUPANTS MOVING IN
 BROWN-MARX BUILDING

Lessees of quarters in the Brown Marx building began to move in yesterday. The first load of furniture was installed in the building at noon, and from that time throughout the afternoon the influx of tenants went on brislly.
 The building is practically complete, and all the offices have been rented with the exception of about twenty-five or thiry. and 1t is probable that they will be rented within a short while.
 The contractors on the building were working on a bonus to finish their work by the first of next month, and they have succeeded. The work of tearing away the old Lynn building, which formerly occu- pied the site, started on January i, and just nine months afterwards one of the finest office buildings in the south has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27

these youngsters. aud in the majority of cases the experiment with the youthful criminals has banned out exeellently.
 '.some of the boys have run away said Judge Feagin yesterday, but the great majority have developed into youths of good moral character. I believe the probation system has saved many from criminal lives. I believe that if l had com mitted the five hundred youngsters con cerned to the higher courts, and then to the panitentiary, there would have been i've hundred criminal young men flooded upon the state at the aspirations of the terms. The reports I receive daily are most encouraging. The system will be continued indefinitely"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Gossip Concerning the Office of Gen.
 eral Superintendent.

It is possible that the office of general superintendent of the Southern railway will be abolished when the resignation of c. s. McManus. general superintendent. takes effect.
 Mr McManus rendered his resignation some time ago and it will become effec- tive as soon as c. H. Ackert, fourth vice president, returns from Europe, where he has been on a vacation for some weeks.
 If the office of general superintendent is abolished the assistant general super intendents of the four districts will report direct to General Manager H. B. Spencer.
 If the office of general superintendent is continued 1t is probable that E. H. Coapman, assistant general superinten- dent of the eastern district, will be ap- pointed to succeed MT. McManus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27

been completed and is practically ready to be turned over to the owners.
 The building is sixteen stories high and contains 2S0 rooms. It Is owned by a com pany composed of Brown Bros. &s Co.,, Otto Marx X Co. and others. It cost In the neighborhood of $35O00O.
 The building Is thoroughly appointed and is equipped with all the latest improve ments for serving the public and the oc- cupants of the building There will be four high-speed elevators, one of which will be a combination passenger and freight elevator. All the offices are sup piled with both gas and electricity, a special water system with hose on every floor for use in case of fire, and every other device that would tend to reduce the risk from fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27

Railroad men and shippers, especially the large coal operators. state that the car situation is much better in the dis trict than it was two weeks ago.
 The railroads were betteH able to sfp- ply the coal cars to the mine operators during the past few days than they have for some time past, and there are still coal cars in sight to provide the mines with their string" for some days to come.
 Several of the largest operators in the district stated yesterday that they were being reasonably well supplied with cars at present, but that their output could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
Bryan for President.

"What do l think of Bryans campaign and probable candidacy for President of the United States? Well, 1t seems to me now that Bryan is the greatest man In the party if not in the country. He Is broad enough and wise enough to be en- trusted with the destiny of the party. He may make some mistakes in Issues and policies. but the fact that he Is bold and aggressive stamps him as man of &C., ton and one worthy of trust.
 "I believe that with w. J. Bryan as nominee for the presidency that the party would have fine opportunity for success in 1908. I believe that the party platform in the coming campaign will be soundly built and will contain propositions of merit that will appeal strongly to the people and that will win"
 Mr. and Mrs. Garber arrived in the city last night from Montgomery, where the former has been for a few days on busi- ness. They will return to their home at Talladega this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 Ahren J. Grubbs of Birmingham to Miss Dora Lee Cannon.
 Charley Briggs of Bessemer to Miss Pearl Tillmar.
 J. F. Johnson of Hamilton to Miss Maude Brown.
 John Rabb Perkins of Birmingham to Miss Margaret Stewart Boyte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
To Make WYeStIerS Of
 Policemen and F1Yemen

To the members of the police force and the fire department, the privileges of the Birmingham Athletic club will be given free of charge. in order that they might acquire proficiency in the manly art of wrestling.
 Prof c. H. Miles of the Athletic club, made the offer yesterday to Chief Wier of the police and Chief Bennett of the fire department As is known, Farmer Burns has opened wrestling class in Birmingham, and in order that the police men and fremen might acquire the art and get the benefit of the accommapny-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
REPUBLICANS TO MEET.
Mass-conventlon In Birmingham To-
 day to Name State Ticket.

A mass convention of republicans will be held at the city hall in Birmingham at Il o'clock this morning for the purpose of naming a ticket for state offices.
 It is said that the convention will be attended by a large number of republi- cans from all sections of the state who are interested in making fight for the offices
 The state republicans executive commit tee at a meeting held in Birmingham Tuesday decided not to put ticket in the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
MUCH IMPROVEMENT IN
 THE CAR SITUATION

naturally be greatly increased if they had yet more cars.
 About two weeks ago the railroads were shorter of cars than they had been in many montbs and the prospects were not very bright for the supply during the win ter. However, the various lines are re- eeiving large conslgnments of cars right along.
 Railroad men state thaCthe dsv s&ption this winter will be about the woSst in the history of the south. despite the fact that the railroads in the country, with but few exceptions, have immense orders placed for cars and other equipment. These orders are being executed as rapid lY as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27

ing exercises, the privileges of the club were accorded them. The other members of the Farmer Burns class will be bona fide' members of the club.
 The offer of the club was readily &C., cepted, both police and fire chiefs real izing that such proficiency on the part of the men under them would prove of great service. It is thought that some fifteen or twenty members of each depart ment will take the course. Work of organ izng class of wrestlers was commenced yesterday, and 1t is safe to state that there will be some hundred members of the club acquiring the art
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
First Death From Football.

Princeton, N. J., September 26.-While carrying the ball over for touch in q practice game of football at Lawrence ville today, John P. Kennedy, captain and right halfback of the Lawrenceville eleven, was kicked in the head He walked off the field, apparently unhurt, but died an hour later. He was 21 years of age, and his home was at Troy. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
WANTED-Drivers, exper- fenced. Apply at once to
 BURGER DRY GOODS co.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The remainder of the house hold effects of H. Simon will be disposed of at the old Steele Smith stand, Second Avenue, today. The sale will continue until Saturday. Plenty of in teresting articles left. Chairs provided, ladies invited.
 w. H. McELVAIN,
 Auctioneer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
ELECTION LAW IN
 ALABAMA IS WEAK Alex M. Garber Advocates Pro- vision of Severe Penalties WANTS LAWS ENFORCED It Appears That Illegal Votes May Be Cast Without Punishment If the
 Votsr Is Not Challenged.
 Revision Needed.
WANTS LAWS ENFORCED

.'In view of the fact that the question of illegal voting has been raised in many sections of the state following the recent primary, I am very much in favor of a stringent law that will punish any man guilty of casting an illegal vote, even though he is not challenged at the time it is cast" said Alex M. Garber, nominee for attorney general of Alabama, at the Hotel Hillman last night.
 Charges of illegal voting were made in Talladega, my home county after the recent primary, and though I have been very busy in court I have taken some time to look into the present laws gov erning general and primary elections. have not had time to look thoroughly into the matter, but the law does not seem to be quite clear as to the penalty for IT, regularities in voting.
 'tWhen voter is challenged and makes oath to his eligibility as voter he may be punished for perjury if 1t Is found that he has sworn falsely, but I am not sure, with the information that I have been
  under the present law if he runs the gauntlet of election managers and chal- lengers and votes, even though he is not registered nor has complied with any of the requirements of the election law
 Laws Should Be Revised.
 1T am of the opinion that the present laws governing general and primary elec- tions in this state should be revised and made clearer and more positive as to the penalty for wrong doing. I shall look far ther into the statutes and If I find that they are as weak and ineffective as I think they are I shall do all in my power as attorney general to correct the matter by suggesting to the legislature the prop CT remedy.
 We should and must have clean elec- tions in this state, and to secure this we must have effective laws and enforce them. There Is entirely too much laxity in the voting franchise. and I fear that too many men disregard the sacred honor and privilege of an honest ballot.
 "I want to say that I very greatly ap- preciate the honor bestowed on me by the democratic party of the state in nam- ing me for attorney general without op- position in the recent primary. Especially proud am I of the hearty support given me by the people of Jefferson county not only in the primary this year but four years ago.
 Jefferson county has always held a warm place in my heart, and l am proud | of the people who are making this the greatest industrial community in the country I rejoice to see Birmingham and the Birmingham district grow. The pros perity of this section is good for the en- tire state, and every citizen of Alabama should be proud of Birmingham. "Talladega is enjoying a season of un- precedented prosperity and the prospects for the future are very fiattering. All lines of business are advancing. Building oper- atons are active and several creditable structures will be erected in Talladega l this winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

Something else won't do in it's place. It always cures and prevents Poor Ap- petite, FIatuIency, Heartburn, Dyspep- sia, Indigestion, costiveness, Female Ills. or Malaria. Fever and Ague.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington. September 26.-Following is the forecast for Alabama: Rain Thurs day; high northwest winds; Friday fair.
 Local Weather Data.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
HEALTH DEPENDS

On the Stomach. When it Is in bad
 shape the other organs are soon af- fected and your health is undermined. To keep it always strong and healthy you only need an occasional dose of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27

Handsome lamp free to every bride who trades with J. B. Harris, the Furniture Man, 2121 Third Ave.