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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
eEnEpAI pE,ar,oNe

Regular meetings every Tuesday O,
1olnck p. NJ
CECIL F. CLARK Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
WAYS AND MEANS.

The Committee on Ways and Means
1al meet every Tuesday At O'Clock P
u until further notice.
JOHN r. WOOD. Chairman
ROBERT G. BARROWS Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
AGRICULTURE

TIE committee on agriculture will meet
Wsqne9day Of each week at o'clock P
In the agricultural room at the State
e. J. CROSBY. Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
CLAIM 6.

re- Committee on Claims will meet at
Z o'clock p NJ In Room No l57 every
Tuesday
ROBERT G. BARROWs. Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
LABOR.
TOWNS.

Hee1laf meetings every Tuesday ct
O'Clock p. n.
HERBERT H. ALLAN. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
AlLRoAns AND ExPREssEa

Rsgula. meetings every Wednesday q
LUTHER r. MOORE. Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
EDUCATION.

n CommSttee on Education win meet
= ThufSdsys 1t . o'clock IN the commit.
q KNoWlroN, secretar,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
WAVE AND BRIDGES.

.eaguiay meettngS every ThwDday at
J'e9oek ~
o. l. sPRAGUE. Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15

VTNVG CNNOS WNO Z y HONOS
Regular meetings every Wednesday a.
o'clock p. NJ
F. H. PARKHURST. Chairman
r B. STEVENS. Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15

nsguias msetanss Tuesday. wednesda,
end Thluyday ~ 2 o'clock p NJ
]. a. MONTGOMERY, Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
PENSIONS.

Regular meetings every Tuesday At :
V0oock p. NJ, Office Of Pension Agent.
LEROY r. FOLSOM. Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
INSURANCE,

Regular meetings every Tuesday at 2
tSsack r. n. Office OF Insurance Commits
c. W. PERRY, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
YeLRar Apis AND TELEPHONES

Regular meetings every Wednesday at 2
oi08oOk p. n at office Of Pension Agent
II. T. NEWTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
TEMPERANCE.

TIE Committee on Temperance win meet
= Noon II Thursdays at O'Clock p. NJ
81 -" A. Z. IRVING. Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15

1he Committee on Inland Fisheries and
0aAhe WIN meet. until further notice, on
3Aao6ay Of each week At p. n. at Room
~ 04ce Of commissioners Of inland dsh-
- a.. g. H. RICE, Chairman
81 e MERRILL, Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
TAXATION.

Regular meetings every Tuesday at !
o'clock p. n. in the State Assessors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15

TAe Committee on judiciary win give a
Mouse in Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
COURT HOUSE HEARING.

+. o. HILL. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
WAYS AND BRIDGES.

c. w. PERRY, Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15
COMMITTEE NOTICES.
JUDICIARY

s. COMMITTEE NOTICES.
JUDICIARY
RsEuias mseeanss Tuesday. Wednesday
end Thu1day a 2 O'Clock p NJ
J. d MONTGOMERY. secretar,
WAvs AND BRIDGES.
eagniey meettnsS every Thursday II .
o. L sPRAaUE. Secretary
INreRioR WATERS
+. e2Eular nestanss every Wednesday At
6 Z xnL1KEs. s.cresar,
g.. ,EpucATioM.
n Commsttee on Education win meet
- Thufsdsys 1t 2 o'clock IN the commit
q KNow1roN. secretar,
INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME.
Ths cetnn1ittee on inland Fisheries and
1nasday Of each week at 2 p. II. at Room
Il omce q commissioners Of inland nsh-
a H. RICE, Chairman
q q. MERRILL, Secretary
AAIlRoAps AND ExPREssEa
Regular meetings every Wednesday At
0caoek p. II.
LUTHER r. MOORE. Secretary
TEMPERANCE.
The Committee on Temperance win meet
= Noon II Thursdays at O'Clock p. II.
81 -" a. r. IRVING. Secretary
iNalIaANcE
tseck r. n. Office Of Insurance Commits
c. W. PERRY. Sec
TeL8nf Apis AND TELEPHONES.
Regular meetings every Wednesday at
II. T. NEWTON. Sec.
PENSIONS.
Regular meetings every Tuesday At 8
vGDock r. NJ, Office Of Pension Agent
LEROY r. FOLSOM Secretary
- TAXATION.
REGULAR meetings every Tuesday at 3
o'clock p. NJ in the State Asseseors'
FRANK D. TRUE. Secretary
oA6nn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-15

TOOINS,
P NJ.
No. 213 On an act additional to. and
amendatory Of Chapter % of the Private
and Special Laws of 1887. entitled, AN
Act to incorporate the Kennebec Light
and Heat Company"
No. 200 On an act to change the terms
Of the Supreme judicial court in the
county of PiscataQuis.
No. 20S. On an act to incorporate the
Mount Abram Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
No. ia On an act to amend Section q
of Chapter 80 of the Revised Statutes re-
latinc to the discharge of mortgages. -,
No. 15. on an act to amend Section Il
of Chapter Sc of the Revised Statutes: re-
lating to docketirg and the record o!
warrants and appraisal of executors ana
administrators, by the register OF pro-
No. zoe. On an act to amend Section II
of Chapter 80 of the Revised Statutes. re-
lating to the docketinG. and return Of
guardians. by registers of probate.
No. 2o7 On an act to amend Section =.
of Chapter 20 of the Revised Statutes.
warrants and inventories by the regis
ter of probate, returned by trustees of
estates.
of Chapter e. of the Revised Statutes.
relating to fees of register OF probate on
estates of non-residents. -
"WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1907 at 2
No, 217. On an act to Incorporate the
Kittery Water District within the limits
of the town of I<ittery. for the purpose
0f s,nplydng the inhabitants of said dis
trict. likewise the remaining portion OF
said town. with pure water for domestic
and municiral purposes.
ter of the city Of Rnckland. and to le-
raJize wharves in snid citv.
J. H. MONTGOMERY. Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
TO OFFER PLANS
 TO AID ALABAMA
Congress Will Probably Be Memorial ized For Special Rivers and liar
 bors Appropriations

It is believed by the delegates from A lbama to the national rivers and har- bors congress, which will convene in Washington tomorrow morning, that the morialize Congress for certain special appropriations.
 As Alabama is essentially river state, the delegates will make themselves es- pecially busy. There is a great deal of work to be done on the rivers of Ala bama, and general improvement is con sidered necessary. The delegates from Birmingham will make an effort to fur ther interest the rivers and harbors con gress in the scheme of connecting Bir- mingham, by way of canal, with the Warrior river. Congressman Underwood, as is remembered favors this idea or a railroad Congressman Underwood has committed himself to the latter method, and has agreed to work for the meas ure.
 The delegates from Birmingham, or rather the majority, left Birmingham yesterday afternoon. The congress will be in session today, tomorrow and Fri day. Some 50 prominent Alabamians are delegates from this state. Gov. B. B. Conner will make an address before the hody
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
LIVE QUESTIONS
 TO BE SETTLED
important Subjects Are To Be Dis posed of By the Railroad Commits
 sion During Present Week.

The special sessions of the Alabama railroad commission this week are expect- ed to settle some of the livest questions concerning railroads that have recently occupied the attention of that body.
 Today the classification of the Alabama Great Southern railroad is the topic. Prominent attorneys and officials will participate in the debate. Already rail road people are gathering in Montgomery.
 Tomorrow the charges of the Birming- ham Southern for switching will occupy the attention of the commission. The testimony in this matter has already been taken, and nothing save the argu- ment and the announcing of the final decision remain Switching charges have been sorely contended problem for sev- eral years, the merchants and manu- facturers having complained repeatedly that the present charges are too high
 Friday the petition of the farmers Tor a cheaper rate on compressed cotton will be given an answer. This petition is being opposed by the compress com panies of the state, and the arguments are expected to be sharp and pointed.
 The special sessions of the commission will attract to Montgomery prominent railroad officials, attorneys and citizens. Commissioner W. D. Nesbitt leaves the city this morning for Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
AMERICAN ARMY IS
 AGAIN IN TROUBLE
A NEW CAPTAIN OF SALVATION ORGANIZATION ARRIVES AND FINDS THINGS IN SUCH BAD CONDITION HE LEAVES WORK.

Tln arrival of w. II. Brooks in the city adds another chapter to the diff cultles of the American Salvation army, since it's advent into Birmingham. MT. Brooks when seen last night stated that several weeks ago. while he was trav- cling through Kentucky with stereoptl- con exhibition for the benefit of n so- cety of Christian Endcavorers, he was persuaded to join the American Salvation army, which had just established itself in Louisville.
 About ten days ago I was commls- stoned captain" he said, "and sent to Birmingham to take charge of the post l arrived the day after Captain Parker left the city, took charge,a and for three days investigated the local conditions. found that the army had done hardly anything but solicit money. that no ac- counts were kept whatever. and there was nothing to show for the presence of the army in Birmingham. On the other hand, numerous bills were coming in and there was nothing to pay for them, although l discovered that good deal of money has been collected for q Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday last, yet none of 1t was on hand, or turned over to me.
 After this brief acquaintance. I wrote Staff Captain Williams that I would have nothing more to do with it. and l have washed my hands entirely"
 Mir Brooks also explained that Captain Gurlick is remaining In Birmingham, hav- ing been notified by telegram that the mayor of Pensacola, Fla, where he was on his way to take charge, had expelled tho American army from the city. He is waiting for further orders. The Sal vation army, of which Ensign Logan ia in charge, is one of long standing in Birmingham. and it's deeds stand for the money expended.
 The American army adopts similar uniform. the same name for their paper, War Cry and is similar in so many ways that the distinction is not often seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
THOMPSON GOES
 TO WASHINGTON
Third Term Advocates Are Still Active and State Committee Will Be
 Called Together Soon.

The republican national executive com mittee meets in Washington this week and J. O. Thompson, internal revenue collector, chairman of the Alabama ex- ecutive committee and referee for the President, left for the national capital yesterday afternoon MT. Thompson did not state the object of his visit to Wash ington, but it is believed it is with the intention of conferring with the Roose- welt third term packers.
 That Roosevelt will be the next nom- inee is the firm belief of number of prominent republicans here, despite any objection he may offer. If he refuses to accept, it will be placed upon him anyway. It is expected that meeting of the state executive committee will be called by MT. Thompson immediately upon his return, at which steps will be taken toward sending an instructed delegation to the national convention to Vote for Roosevelt
 Julius w. Davidson, chairman of the state executive committee of the anti administration forces in Alabama, has announced that meeting of this execu- tive committee will be called in the near future. It is very probable that a dele gation to the national convention will also be named by this committee, thus giving Alabama two delegations and put ting it up to the convention as to which Will be eligible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Board of Trade Also Opposes 1t.

Very little business was transa cted at the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon. there being but few matters in need of attention. Probably the most im- portant was the passing of a resolu- ton calling upon the representatives and senator's in Congress from Ala bama to vote against the passing of a bill establishing q parcels post. This resolution brought forth a good deal of discussion, but all on the side against the parcels post. The resolu- tion was unanimously adopted.
 letter from the mayor and board of aldermen of Rome, Ga, requesting that the board pass resolution call ing upon Alabama congressman 10 vote e for the putting of the improvement of the rivers and harbors in the Mobile basin under the continuous contract system, was also read. This, of course, includes the Improvement of the War rior river. In accordance with this request resolution was passed call ing upon these congressman to vote for the proposition.
 letter from Representative C. R. Davis of Minnesota requesting that the board ask the Alabama congressman to vote favorably on bill he would pre- sent at the coming Congress relating to the secondary education in agri.ul- ture. mechanical arts and home me- chanics was also read. 1t vas de- cided to write Representative Davis and refer him to the congressman, and if the bill is approved by them the board will indorse 1t.
 !. E. Shelby, chairman of the Board of Trade committee and the joint com mittee on the Ensley 5-cent fare propo- sition, was instructed to keep up the fight, though it will necessarily slack en until the holidays are over. It was reported that the matter had been sub mitted to the Alabama railroad com mission and that it would come up for hearing by them some time in JanG- ary.
 A few matters of minor importance were taken up and disposed of, after which the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
DECLINE TO TALK
 ABOUT SCHEDULE
COMMITTEE WILL SUBMIT LIST OF LICENSE TAXES TO CITY COUNCIL CONTEMPLATION OF OFFICERS TO BE HELD.

The miscellaneous committee, composed of Chairman Burnett, Aldermen Heidt. Hogan, Klotz, Copeland, D. R., and Full ghum, together with several other alder men, met last night in the office of City Attorney E. D. Smith and completed their budget of licenses and expenses for the coming year.
 The meeting was executive and the aldermen agreed that the mention of the license schedule or the budget would be postponed until after the council meeting tonight.
 At that time the whole report of the committee will be submitted and adopted or amended.
 The meeting tonight will be an inter esting one for many reasons. The cleo tion of officers is perhaps the second most important action pending, as success sors to both City Clerk Murray and City Physician Hayes will have to be selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
LITTLE GIRL DIES
 FROM CRATE BURNS
FANNIE MAURY STANTON POkED A BROOM INTO FIRE, WHICH lG- NlTED AND QUICKLY SPREAD TO HER CLOTHING.

Fannie Maury stanton, the little IT, months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. David Stanton, was fatally burned yes terday morning by a fire in an open grate at the family residence on South Twen- tleth street. The little girl was horribly burned and after suffering terribly for more than six hours, died late yester- day evening.
 The little child. it seems, was playing in the room with an older companion. The nurse had just left the room to 80 to another part of the house. when the little girl started playing with the hearth broom and poked 1t into the fire. The straw in the broom caught fire and the child's garments were ignited from it. The companion who was with the girl became frightened and ran from the room to get the nurse. When they returned the child had been horribly burned. They ex- tinguished the fire. but too late.
 David Stanton. the father of the unfor- tnnate little girl, is connected with the city engineers office and has many friends. who will regret to learn of the misfortune. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
PICK UP LOST CHILD.
The Little Fellow Last Night Was Un-
 able To Tell Where He Lived.

c. w. Johns and John A. Phillips, while driving an ambulance of the Green Undertaking Co. from one of the local hospitals yesterday evening, picked up little lost boy on Avenue F and Twentieth street and put him in the ambulance. The two young men made every effort to locate the child's parents but were not able to do so.
 The little fellow is but years old and as he cannot talk, or has not done so, he is unknown. He was picked up at the corner of Avenue F and Twentieth street, where he was dan gerously exposed to the street cars and heavy traffic which passes down Twen- tieth street.
 Being una ble to find the child's moth CT or father, MT. Phillips took him to police headquarters for safekeeping, until the parents are found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Local Weather.


 Atmospheric Pressure-(Reduced to sea level; inches and hundredths.) )-Mean, 30 15, highest 90.41, November IS; lowest, 29S4, November 20.
 Temperature Highest 75, November 9; lowest, 25, November 14; greatest daily range 80, November z; least daily range 5, November 2S
 Mean for this month in 1893 5S, 1884, 5o, 1895 55, 1896 5S, 1897 J7, 1898 51, 1898 5s, 1900 56 1901 50, 1902 59, 1903 50, 1904 53, 1905 55, 1906 56, 1907 52.
 Mean of this month for 10 years 55. Absolute maximum for this month for 13 years 34.
 Absolute minimum for this month for lS years IS.
 Average daily deficiency of this month as compared with mean of 15 years 3.2. Accumulated deficiency since January l Average daily deficiency since January I 0.5.
 Precipitation-Tota1 this month 5.22, greatest precipitation in "A hours 1.4O, November ?.
 Total precipitation this month in 1893 215. 1894 7b 1895 213 1896 3.30, 1897 .S, 1898 5.2S, 1899 327 1900 5.33, 1901 1T2, 1902 446, 1903 .2, 1904 So4. 1905 2-2, 1906 1.s9, 1907 5.22.
 Average of this month for 15 years 2.9O.
 Excess of this month as compared with average of 15 years -.52.
 Accumulated excess since January l 5.56.
 Wind Prevailing direction north; total movement 544S miles, average hourly velocity 76, maximum velocity (for five minutes) 39 miles per hour, from south west on November 20.
 Weather-Number of days, clear IA; partly cloudy, T. cloudy, g. on which .Ol inch, or more of precipitation occurred, 13. w. F. LEHMAN,
 Observer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

Sutton, chief examiner nv inebriates. Las but not least. if yer wants ter go ter Camp Hin you will find Ambassador James in de legation uv Liberia. Dem is all uv de officers uv dis republic. Dey is at 70 service sar.e
 But, Uncle Alex" said the visitor, T want to find out about that wreck 1 heard of today"
 De only wreck dats been hearn nv in desc parts was one 'twiXt CT nigger In CT buggy. en Marse Owens automo- bile Bofe uv em was slightly demol- ished, but we haint been able ter de- eide whedder de nigger run ober de mobile, CT do mobile runned ober de nig ger. Hit looked like CT mutual bumpih- cation.
 De nigger was jes' slIeared mos near 1 ly ter death No sooner dan de wreck happened dan de automobile tire 'splod- ed like CT cannon, en de ngger thought he Wuz shot. He fell ober on de curb stone en when he come too, he say, De bullet went clean through my lef heel! I'm dyin'! But Marse owens, what WIZ right in de internal machine tole Jedge Feagin de fractuous hoss ies' runned ober him. Desc city hosses is gittin' mighty jubious, runnin ober automobil- ions.
 Lee McJinsey is de sassiest man I l eber saw. After two witnesses had swore he stole CT kit CT tools, en de 1 jedge tole him he was guilty, he sez, If l there's white man in dis room thinks I'd steal after bein in Blrmin'ham 2S l years, he ought ter be put in jail De l jedge say Tn dis case we'll reverse de order uv things. en de only man what believes you aint guilty is goin' in jail I en he did. Let's CT folks Is sassy in court. Lula .llen tole de jedge arter he'd done fined her fer slappin' her hus- band. If I slapnsl him, jedge, vol slapped him"
 "Jedge Feagin an't no young man hls- self but he show do hab respect fer ole age. Terday he mol pressed de casses uv two men on account CT ole age Dey wuz de kind CT fellers what looks lack deyd been pulled through CT whisky bottle. en was preserved in alcohol.
 De nerviest nigger I ever seen in my life is Charley Brown. He went inter Masters en Agee's store ter pay his bill. en he actu'lly stood up wid one han en paid Mir. Agee five dollars, whilst he tuck five dollars out'n MT. Agees vest pocket But he got cotched.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Criminal Court.

The following non-capital felony cases are set on the docket for trial in the first division of the criminal court today, Judge Samuel l.. Weaver presiding:
 Esau Jones, assault with intent to murder; Will Evans, burglary: Celia Thomas larceny from a dwelling; Lula Goodland, larceny from a dwelling Jesse Smith, assault with intent to murder; Clay w. Long, false pretenses Henry Adkin, assault with intent to murder; Neg Reed, grand larceny; Will Wells, burglary and grand larceny and assault with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
$10O, GOO in Woney Receibed
 By Local Bank Yesterday

One hundred thousand dollars. in real money, the kind that jingles in your pocket, was shipped into Birmingham yesterday morning, and deposited in the strong box of one of the local banks.
 While the total amount received in Bir- mingham since the leasing up' of the situation in New York Is hardly enough to cause the immediate return to the cash basis, the coming of money in drib- lets of $100O00 is of special significance within itself. It means that within an- other week or more the situation. so much improved already, will return to the normal.
 With the Christmas fever in the att
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
BOTH HELD FOR MURDER. Italian Is Charged With Murder of Negro Woman Near Ensley.

Sam Gondino an Italian, was com mitted to the county jail yesterday aft ernoon on charge of murder. Gondino is charged with having murdered a ne- gro woman near Ensley. It is said that he attacked the woman with a knife and fatally stabbed her.
 Charles Williams. alias "Clawhan- mer," was also jailed yesterday aft ernoon on murder charge, it being charged that he cut and fatally wound ed another negro named Will Finley about two weeks ago. He is being held without bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Lack of Evidence Causes Release.

E. S. Carper and Louis Lomer, tn c two men arrested last Saturday in con- nection with the murder of Joe H Risbin in a box car on Avenue A, be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, were released by the coroner yesterday morning after a thorough in- were arrested on suspicion on the same day on which Risbin was murdered The evidence, however, does not ap- pear to be strong enough to hold tn em hence the coroner's action. Both men had been in jail since the time of their arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Sixteen Craps Shooters cauoht.

Deputy Sheriffs Courson. Collier and Dean landed Is negro craps shooters last night at one fell stroke. In the two- story building just in the rear of the Hotel Hilman. on Fourth avenue, great game was going on during the early part of the night, and when the officers got wind of the fact they proceeded to raid the sport. There were 16 dusky ones in the game and not one made his escape. They were all locked up in the county jail last night on warrants sworn out before Judge IT. B. Abernathy, and are being held on bonds of $50 each.