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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
FIRE IN SWITCHBOARD.
Service of Peoples Telephones Inter
fered With.

Fire, having its origin in the switch
board, threa tened damage of a serious
nature to the Peoples Telephone exchange
yesterday afternoon at O. clock. The fire
department answered the alarm. and the
flames were extinguished by means of
chemicals.
The only serious result of the fire was
an interference with the service of the
company, which lasted for a short time.
II is reported by the manager that the
entire service will be in good condition
again by an early hour this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
"RaffIesv at the Jefferson.

"Raffles' with S Miller Kent in the
title role, is Manager Douglas Thanks
giving offering at the Jefferson theatre
for two performances, this afternoon and
tonight The advance sale of seats for
both performances indicates two crowded
houses. "Raffles' is the play in which the
chief character a clever, good looking
thief, says Society is based on theft
No one In the audience believes him. OF
course society is not based on theft, says
the well fed we'll dressed audience to
elf. and settles back to laugh at the
ridiculous epigram spoken by this light
fingered gentleman. But how far is Raffles
from the truth? Ten years on the rock
splitting pile is what he merits. and yet
does the audience see it that way? No;
the audience is in sympathy with tho
rascal 1t shudders lest he be caught by
the willy detective Not for anything
would it have Raffles' liberty imperiled.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
WOMAN FAST BOUND
To BURNING COT
Horrible Revenge Attempted BY
Henry Beckham
SCREAMS BROUGHT RELIEF
Wife and Child Locked In Building,
Negro Would Have Cremated
Both-officer TulIy
Reports.

Attracted to a negro house on Eleventh
street, between Seventh and Eighth ave-
nues, by hearing the most piercing
screams and frantic cries issuing from
the interior, neighbors, breaking down
the front door, rescued Martha Beckham
from a burning cot, to which she had
been bound hand and foot.
When discovered, the woman's body
was touched by the flames, and she was
seen writhing in agony. Adding its
screams to those of the woman, was a
small child, who come near being an in
nocent victim. The child was not bound,
but was enclosed within the room, the
doors leading from which being fastened
securely The cot on which the woman
was bound was removed Immediately into
the open air, and there the flames were
extinguished. Her burns caused the most
encruciating pain.
The story told by the woman is one
in which an attempt at revenge assumed
a most heinous form. 1t seems that the
husband of the woman, Henry Beck
man, becoming Jealous, and while prob
ably 1nfiamed with whisky, tied his sick
wife to a cot and saturating the clothing
with kerosene. touched it of with a
match. He then withdrew, fastening Sc
curely every means of escape He left in
the house a small negro child, whose pa
rents were occupying an adjoining house.
The fire department was attracted to
the scene, as was Policeman Tully. Every
effort is being made to catch the negro,
who is alleged to have attempted the hor-
rifle crime. Had the woman not been
rescued when she was, her death would
have been certain. The bed clothing OF
the cot was being fast consumed when
the woman was liberated. The effect of
her burns will not be fatal, the physi-
clans state.
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lated for the financial end of the school,
and it will probably be some time be-
fore this feature of the arrangements
is taken up.
The committee consists of T. G. Bush.
]. A. Emery, John A. Topping, James
Bowron, F. Y. Anderson, Paschal G.
Shook, r. N. Rhodes, e. w. Barrett, j.
j. Smith, w. p. Phillips, J. w. Nc
Queen, Erskine Ramsay T. M. Tutwiler
and w. H. Hassinger.
The members of the committee were
quite enthusiastic at the meeting yester-
day on the subject, and the various men,
bers stated that they favored the move
ment and were eager to do all in their
power to secure school Thy stated that
they thought one was needed In Biz
mingham more than in any other southern
city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
At the Bijou.

1.-THE Black Crook is drawing we'll at
the Bijou theatre. This popular extrava-
ganza keeps its hold on public favor re-
markably well. The spectacular features
are excellent and the musical comedy ee-
ment has not been overlooked Some
pleasing musical numbers are rendered,
with the assistance of prettily gowned
chorus of girls. The Donazettas, acrobats.
and the eight English girls, dancers, pre-
sent clever vaudeville acts. A matinee
will be given this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
PECULIAR INSTANCE OF
PAYING UNKNOWN DEBT

"Pentland. n. C.
Street Railway company, Birmingham,
Ala.
Gentlemen:-You will find enclosed 10
cents to pay street car fare that l did
not pay when l was in your city. Yours
truly, WESLEY b. CONNAIlY.
At the bottom of the letter is pasted
memorandum as follows
"Due-Five cents.
"Name-Street railway company, Biz
mingham, Ala.
February 10, 1906"
Mr.. Harris says that he intends keep
ing this as a souvenir. 1t is framed and
attracts a great deal of attention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
Bicycle Thiev Fined.

Yesterday, Charles Noble. colored, was
convicted in the police court on the
charge of stealing a bicycle and fined
500 and sentenced to 1870 days on the street.
The arrest was made by Officer Carroll.
1t is unusual that conviction Is made
for stealing bicycles, it being exception
ally hard to locate the thief, and harder
still to prove the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29

Hanging in the office of George IL.
Harris. superintendent of the street rail-
way department of the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company, is a
peculiar evidence of conscience money
Pasted on the top of a letter is 10 cents
sent to the street railway by Wesley B..
Connally of Pentland, N. c., cents Of
which paid for a street car fare he failed
to pay while in Birmingham last Feb
ruary
Below the money is the following let
ter:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
AGENT WAS THIEF.
Negro Makes Off With a Valuable
Masonic Pin.

C. H. Benton of West End reported yes
terday to police headquarters that a ne
gro, representing himself as an agent
of the Enaneline Stove Polish company.
left unfinished job for which he had
contracted and carried with him Ma
sonic pin valued at $50.
The police have a description of the
man and are making every effort to To-
cate him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
THE WEATHER

Washington, November 2S.-Forecast for
alabama and mississippi; Fair Thursday
p.ipde
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29

Il. Moore. pastor of the First Christian
church, will occupy the pulpit. \ bril-
liant musical will be rendered.
The Rev. L. D. Mooney. pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church. ON the cor
ner of Tenth avenue and Twelfth street.
south, announces the regular Thanksgiv
ing services this morning at II o'clock.
TO be held in his church. Mr. Mooney
will preach this morning on "Fourfold
Thanksgiving
There will be Thanksgiving services at
the Third Presbyterian church, corner
Avenue G and Twenty-seeond street, this
morning al II O'Clock
Thanksgiving services will also be held
in the hall of the First Church of Christ
Scientists, in the Massey building. this
morning at Il o'clock The subject of
the lesson-sermon will be "Thanksgiv-
ing"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-29
THANKSGIVING WILL BE
WELL OBSERVED HERE

This is Thanksgiving Day, and it will
be observed very generally here.
The banks will be closed.
At the postoffice the money order regis
try and stamp windows will be open from
S a. M, to 10 a. IN. Two mail deliveries
will be made in the business section but
only one in the residence sections.
The retail houses will close at l p.
M, and most of the wholesale firms will
be closed all the day.
Union services of all the Protestant
| churches on the north side of Birming-
ham, including the First Methodist, First
Christian, First Presbyterian, First Bap-
tist, Pilgrim Congregational First Cum
berland Presbyterian and Central Presby-
terrain churches. will be held at the First
Baptist church, on the corner of Sixth
! avenue and Twenty-second street, this
morning at IL o'clock. The Rev. DR.. A.
made president in 1904. Witness said that
In October. 1905, his debts were $4,000,
due to the bank and individuals. and that
his assets were $4,000; that he owned
thirty-three shares of bank stock, val
insurance on mis- fathers life for $4,000,
with selling value of $1,000; that he
had $4,000 in notes; that his house was
worth $4,000, on which there was bal
ance of a mortgage for $1,000 and that
his furniture was worth $500 Witness
said that II. c. DuBose was his brother
and was also a stakeholder to the
amount of $1,000 worth of stock in the
First National bank of Ensley, and APP
proved the witness acts The witness
said that his brother, II. c. DuBose, was
solvent in January, 1906, and that Jem-
sons note was we'll secured Witness said
that Dyke was his brother-in-law and
that he had sold his business in Alfalfa
to Dyke, who gave notes for the pay
ment.
Took His Breath Away.
Witness said that Cooper nearly took
his breath away on April 20, 1906, when
he told him he should take up his note;
that Cooper gave him only week to get
up the $4,000, which was the amount
| of the note. and that the witness tried
his best to rasie the money. Witness said
/ that Peyton Eubank came to his house
on Sunday morning and told him that
| Cooper would take charge of the bank.
Witness said it was agreed that the bank
! of Ensley would take over the business
| OF the First National Bank of Ensley,
! and that the directors made a note for
| $4,000 to secure the depositors. The wit
ness said he wrote the notes himself and
discounted them in the bank, and that
the notes took the usual course, just as
other peoples notes would
At the request of Colonel Caldwell the
court took recess at $50 until 10
O'Clock this morning.
Judge Jones stated that he would take
, a recess at / O'Clock today on account
| of it being Thanksgiving Day.
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nights play and no one wanted better
one The tones of her voice are rich and
pleasing, and she is natural and ever
artistic. She made friends in her first APP
poarance in this city who will recall her
pleasantly when she comes again.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-07-20
Federal Control of Corporations.

w. II. Bailey, of Des Moines,
Iowa, president Of the Iowa state
Bar Association, has delivered an
opinion Of Importance in regard to
the control Of corporations, and
one which we think should be Civ
en- wide circulation. Mr.. Bailey's
plan would certainly dispose of
those combinations which are or
ganized for the purpose of defraud-
ing the people. The plan as out
lined by the associated press dis
patches we quote in full that our
readers may form their own opin-
ion Of his proposition. The fol-
lowing is Mr.. Bailey's opinion:
"a problem in the Control Of Bust
ness Corporations was the sub
ject Of Mr.. Bailey, who is the lead
ing anti-corporation lawyer in the
state. He declared that each
state being left to control corpora
tions in it's own way, a good deal
of effort in that direction was lost
The federal governments right to
regulate corporations as regards
interstate commerce, y he. said,
should be extended to business
within the states. .,.,
Congress may lawfully provide
for the organization or licensing
Of corporations declared Mr.
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019B@EBOh0E09 E0HVu0h0HUts!!
/ GENERAL NEWS ]
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Panama, July IL. guatemala is
facing a vital crisis. Honduras to-
day joined Salvador in the declara-
ton Of war, according to advices
received here, All the district is
seething and peace, which has
obtained for such an unsual period,
has only served to whet the appe-
tites of the Latin Americans for
revolution and warfare, q
The Guatemalan forces suffered
a hard repulse by the Salvadorean
forces at Meatpan, twelve miles
from the Guatemalan border.
General Borilla commanded the
Salvadorean army and drove the
invaders from their position, which
he now occupies. The Salvador
cans first invaded Guatemala, and
it is thought here that the invasion
of Salvador was in retaliation.
Persons familiar with the stand
ing of the three countries agree
that Guatamela is in better position
than any of the others to carry on
war. Recent international troubles
too insignificant tc attract atten-
ton out side, but sufficient to put
the country to a fighting basis,
finds the country ready to meet it's
foes. Partizan difficulties have
been laid aside in the face Of the
common crisis.
Alone, Salvador would not be a
match for Guatemala and it is ad-
mitted that Salvador and Honduras
combined will have plenty flight
ing on their hands.
The declaration of war by
Honduras upon Guatemala brings
a third state actively into the Cen
trail American trouble, which has
been progressing with more or less
severe fighting and bloodshed fora
month or more. Honduras and
Salvador are now arrayed against
their neighbor on the west. Mica
ragua and Costa RIGA are the only
two countries still passive, and it
has been said that the former is
about to take part in the fighting.
Up to today Honduras seemingly
has taken no part in the difficulty
between her neighbors. Recent
reports, however, declared her
territory has been invaded by
Guatemalan troops in pursuit of
fugitives from the army Of General
Regalado, the Salvadorean COM
mander who was killed in the fight
ing at Jicaro.
The present trouble in Central
America has been brewing for a
long time, For the last five years
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enemy and that both countries
realize they must now break the
growing powero G cabrera or them
selves be broken shortly
There is little fear here that the
trouble will seriously affect Pana-
ma, and even if it should spread
this far, the United States would
speedily stamp out the trouble, in
the event it interfered with the
canal. M #
Paris, July IL. The court mar
tial verdict, by which Captain AL
fred Dreyfusg was condemned for
betraying army secrets, has been
annulled by the court Of Cessation
which reviewed the case. The
captain has been restored to his
former rank and it is already rum
Iored that he will be promoted to
the rank Of major, and Immediately
assigned to command in q higher
rank. Captain Dreyfus was not
present when the decision was an.
nounced, but his brother, who car
ried the news to the captain, heard
the announcement. E%
The premier has announced that
it has been decided to reinstate
Dreyfus and advance him to the
rank of major, and that Col.
Piquart, who was dismissed for
championing Dreyfus, will be re-
instated and advanced to the rank
of brigadier general.
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/ the revolutionists in that country
have been planning, intriguing and
preparing for the overthrow of
President Cabrera, and in their
efforts to this end they have not
failed to appeal for support to
certain elements in Honduras and
Salvador, working on the national
jealousies for first place among the
several state forming General
America.
President Cabrera has been
harshly criticized by his enemies.
They declare he ruled with extreme
despotism, that no mans life is safe
under his administration and that
the country morally and economi-
cally is going to the dogs under
his unwise and ill-advised course.
On the other hand, President
Cabrera has declared this revolu-
tionary movement to be incense
quential and the government
promptly would put it down. Presi.
dent Cabrera's term of Office in
fact expired in 1905. He has in
sisted, however, on holding Office.
The war against Guatemala is
thought to be a direct blow at
President Cabrera, who is much
feared by his neighbors. Cabrera
is forceful man, a good organizer
and WHO carries a big Stick, y
but does not "Speak softly.'''
When his term expired he refused
to resign and has ruled his own
country with an iron hand. .
While a harsh disciplinarian, it
is admitted that he is a splendid
executive for Guatemala. He has
an army estimated at $4,000 train
ed regulars, which can readily be
augmented. r..
His aggressiveness has led to
the fear in both Salvador and Hon
J duras that he might, upon slight
pretext, fall upon them and put
them under his control. Signs are
not wanting that Cabrera has am
billions tc govern larger country
than his own.
To precipitate matters, Salvador
chose the revolution in Guatemala
as an excuse to invade her borders,
but in the first battle; the Salvador
cans we're defeated and their COM
mander killed. This was three
days ago, and the Guatemalan
army pursued the Salvadoreans
back into their own county.
Honduras really has no excuse
for joining in the war except that
of fear of Cabrera and the desire to
join country which shares the
same fear. Honduras now claims
that one of the Guatemalan b. nds,
in pursuing Salvadoreans, trespass-
ed upon her soil. 1t is generally
understood, however, that she joins
with Salvador against a common
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Maybe that old buggy Of yours
doesn't make a very respectable
appearance. See Russell 81
Schultz, and have them show
you their new Pontiac and STAY
1er runabouts.
The Dakota Machinery com
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pany is prepared to scientifically
repair automobi lies. See them
for your automobile trouble.
Only 81 for a years reading
at the Public Library. Rooms
over the New Y ork Cash store.
open Wednesday ard Saturday.
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Our Chaufauqua Sale

OF mems shirts has always been special
feature at this season. This year we give you
better values than ever il quality, style and
price All sizes from Ia 70 18-neck measure
Goods sold BY ,ls AT Csc, 775c, and s1oo. For
this sale, your choice. only 48 cents each. The
greatest shirt sale Of the year Don't mss Sit
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Buy a glass paper weight show
ing Devils Lake pictures for rs
cents at H...Huesgen's. .s.t
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Can We Show You

Some Of our new blue serge suits, Or the new
grey mixtures, cut in single or double breasted
style. Every garment cut to the most improv-
ed latest fashion. They range in price from
$3.50 to s25 per suit. Each bears our guarantee
Your Moneys Worth or Your Money Back.
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Bailey, 'and for the regulation
and control Of such corporations
and Of the business which they
transact.
In the application Or enforce
ment Of any plan for the regula-
ton and control Of corporations
and their business, it has always
been true and will always be true,
that the chief opposition will be
from some corporation affected
either directly or thru those who
control them or whom they con
troll. NJ .s5
.'It follows, that to succeed the
regulation must be such that it
will be for the interest Of the cor
poration to obey. This can be
secured by exempting the corpora
tons from capricious and unjust
interference by the states, and by
denying the many valuable and
necessary privileges that can be
denied. When corporations and
corporation managers find it to
their interest to obey the law, the
principal difficulties and objections
will be overcome ~
'In some Of the states corpora
tons can be formed and authoriz-
ed to hold all their meetings out
side Of the state, and issue their
entire capital stock without re-
ceiving dollar in value for it and
without being requsred to have
any known Office or place of doing
business, or reporting to any one
the names Of officers or anything
regarding their property or bust
ness. Thousands Of such corpo-
rations have been organized; gen
orally for some fraudulent purpose,
and by means Of such corporations
millions are annually flched from
the people, and the business Of
honest corporations injured as
we'll. n,
"What is needed in the United
States is uniform system for the
whole country, and not a different
system for each state"
July and August are Hail
Months-Are you insured? IF.
not, you should be. Try policy
in the st. Paul Fire & Marine IN
surance 90. It will not cost you
much, and if you do get hit by
hail, you will be mighty glad that
you insured, and if you do not get
struck, you can afford to pay the
premium; for the crop is assured,
excepting the chances Of loss from
hail. Ramsey County National
Bank, Agent. N. B. Notes taken
for premium.
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Offers you in mems and boys clothing.
OF its kind to be found in the west SUI
Alfred BENJAMIN and the Kuppenheime1
found only at che RelO York Cash Store
goods, such as neckWear, suspenders,
gloves and jeWelry. You can find the /,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-03
WANT WILLIAMS
NAME PLACED IN
HALL OF FAME

A resolution urging the placing OF the
name OF Roger Williams In the Hall OF
Fame IN New York was adopted by the
Rhode Island Historical society last eve
ming. on motion OF Hon. Amasa NJ.
Eaton seconded by George f. Weston.
The resolution provides for the appoint
nent of representative committee by
Professor Munro, president of the Histor-
ical society. and Will consist OF himself
and representative men OF the city and
state.
Mr.. Eaton said he had communicated
with Chancellor McCracken OF New York
university, and had learned that OF the
last electorate to choose names for the
Hall OF Fame. Roger Williams had been
favored by 46 out OF the 100. and thus
failed OF nomination by only flve votes
Last evenin's meeting took the form OF
a dedicatio OF the tablet placed 10 mark
She spot where the home of Roger Will
liams stood on North Main street, and
interesting addresses were delivered by
Norman M. Isham and by Mr.. Eaton.
I Mr. Isham gave n detailed description
of the recent finding OF what Is believed
10 be part OF tho chimney and hearth
stone OF the william house. and explained
the ownership OF the property from the
time OF its occupation by Williams TO the
present
Nj. Eaton dealt with the personal life or
Roger Williams and the momentous
events and Incidents thereof. from the
time of his departure from England be-
cause OF his divergence OF opinion on the
relations OF church and state, TO-. his
death. the date OF which Is uncertain, al
though supposed 10 be April 1853 Mr..
Eaton introduced a resolution calling for
the appointment Of n committee by the
president, OF which professor Munro
=
the purchase OF the Roger Williams Home
lot. or that portion OF II which includes
the recently discovered hearthstone. This
resolution w seconded by Alfred Stone
and passed{ Another resolution was
passed favorlng legislation In the direc-
tlon OF metropolitan park system.
The nominating committee 10 report at
the next meeting Is as follows: Arthur
p. sumner.( II. l.. Koopman and Joshua
NJ Addeman.