davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
.BESSEMER NIGH[
WARDEN SUSPENDED
Charged With Lack of Vigi-
lance at City Jail
WAS OUTWITTED BY THIEF
1t Is Thought That the Man Entered
the Office and Got Away With
Clothing Without War
denis knowledge.

Bcssemer, January -(special)-chair-
man e. A. Little of the police commits
sion has suspended Night Warden speakes
until an investigation of the theft of cloth
ing and whisky which disappeared from
the office at the city Jail yesterday. No
suspicion is laid upon the warden so far
as the burglary is concerned, but he is
charged with lack Of vigilance.
1t appears that last Saturday eight pairs
Of pants stolen from the Reeders commits
sary were recovered and placed in the
chiefs office, that they we're there at
r. midnight but that two pairs we-e
missing the next morning. Suspicion rests
upon men who were in the office with
the warden, who probably slipped the
pants out without his knowledge. Whisky
TASKS which had been taken from drunken
persons, were also missing.
The incident is widely regretted in the
police department and is considered quite
unfortunate. 1t is believed that the mys-
terry surrounding the affair will be cleared
up after the investigation. MIR. Speakes is
not charged with being asleep ON duty
but is said to have put too much conf
dence in those who enter the office.
Suspicion is said TO be centercd upon one
person and an arrest win probably follow.
Chairman Little and the police commits
sion will go into an investigation i'm
medately and intend to push the matter
to a rapid conclusion. In the absence of
Warden Speakes, j. ID. Mingea has been
temporarily appointed to fill the place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
SOLONS QUICK TO
FOLLOW LEADER
CONTINUED rRoM PAGE ~


lem and the establishment of enough
courts to take care of the business. Be
cause the committees are so crowded with
work it is quite likely that both houses
will take a day off Wednesday to allow
Them to catch up. The urgency of the
judiciary situation has made such a
movement necessary. Chairman Lusk of
the senate committee believes that it will
take whole day to thrash out the ques-
ton
The house committee on judiciary has
decided to report fayorably the John bill
for the organization of peace officers. It
requires that all deputy sheriffs and po-
licCmen are to be subject to the sheriff
in each county They are to be selected
by board, after civil service rules, the
majority of the board to be appointed by
the governor.
The temperance committee of the house
has refused to endorse a dispensary at
Georgiana, and has reported favorably
tho bill providing for punishment of any
doctor who attends a patient while in
any sense under the influence of intoxi-
cants. This committee will hold an open
meeting tomorrow for the discussion of
local option laws
j. +. Hanson, president of the Central,
and A. r. Smith, vice president of the
Louisville and Nashville, are in the city
to appear before the senate committee on
commerce and common carriers for a dis
cussion Of rate regulation measures now
pending. President Finley of the South
ern railway will arrive tomorrow morn
ing.
The question of exchange of railroad
transportation for newspaper space is at
tracing attention in view of the re-
port that the governor will oppose an
amendment to the senate anti-pass bill.
President r. e. L. Mel of the Alabama
Press association, said tonight that Sena-
tor Lusk, the Conner leader in the SEN
ate agreed to the amendment, and he
expected him to adhere to It.
Mr.. Mel insists that newspapers should
not be deprived of the right to make
these contracts.
bill will be introduced in the house
this week to give back to Etowah coun-
ty a strip of territory cut off into Cal
houn few years ago. Without this Eto-
wah county will be below the consti-
tutional limit in size.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22

tional law at Cambridge university, one
of the members of the United Kingdom
OF the international court of arbitration
at The Hague and ex-president of the
Institute of International Law, made the
following statement to the Associated
Press:
Il am unable to see any justification in
the international law for the action of
Governor Swettenham. 1t was rather in
formal on the part of Admiral Davis, if
he did not ask for the governors per-
mission before landing men, but the land
ing of men, though they were armed,
was not even a technical breach of in
ternational law, as it was apparent that
there was no design to exert American
authority"
On the other hand some of the West
Indian traders are inclined to support
Governor Swettenham. One of them was
qroted saying the action of the United
States i'll landing unbidden a party OF
marines was high handed and unwar-
ranted."
The latter Is the sole criticism of Ad-
miral Davis action and does not accord
with the almost universal official and
public sentiment
Replying to a telegram from the British
charge daffaires at Washington reporting
that the state department Had inquired
whether Great Britain desired or was
willing to accept further assistance in
money or other forms of aid for the
Kingston earthquake sufferers, the foreign
office today replied as follows:
The offer of the American government
to give further aid is gratefully appre-
eiated by his majestys government. The
governor of Jamaica has not yet reported
his requirements fully. but now that the
first few days are over, it appears likely
that there will be no justification for
further calls on the generosity OF the
United States. In the meantime his ma
iesty's government has been requested by
Sir Alexander Swettenham to convey to
the government of the United States cor
dial thanks for the prompt and powerful
assistance which the United States navy
under Rear Admiral Davis rendered to
the inhabitants of Kingston in their suf-
fering."
Appeals to Mcclellan.
New York, January 21.-The mayor Of
Kingston, Jamaica, in his official capacity
today appealed to the generosity of tho
American people on behalf of the earth
quake sufferers. In cablegram directed
to Mayor Mcclellan of this city, Mayor
TAFT of Kingston asked for money and
building materials which he added were
urgently needed.
Acting upon the suggestion of Mayor
TAFT Mayor Mcclellan tonight announced
through the press that he would be glad
to receive contributions which would be
forwarded to the proper authorities at
Kingston
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Constitutionality of Code.

Jackson, Miss. January 21.-(Spe.
cial.) 1.-The constitutionality of the
new code of laws of Mississippi was
raised in the supreme court yesterday
during the hearing of the case of the
Native Lumber company VS.. the Board
of Election Commissioners of Harrison
county. The case hinges on the cleo
ton held some months ago dividing the
county into two districts, with Nc
Henry as the second seat of govern
ment. The proposition carried by only
three votes, and the cry of fraud was
raised, but the lower court held the
election valid. The validity of the gov
ernor's action in extending the legisla-
tive session is now questioned, and
should that be decided in the affirma-
tive it means the present code is worth
less. A great many of the ablest law
yers in the state take this view of It,
and will be glad to have it passed on
by the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
ASK ROOSEVELT TO
HELP LEE MEMORIAL
SUGGESTION IN CENTENARY
SPEECH TO BE ACTED ON, BUT
soUTHERNERs WILL CARRY
THROUGH IDEA, ANYWAY.

Washington, January H.-fSpecial)-
The President in view of his Lee centenary
speech. may be asked to suggest the
machinery through which a national me-
mortal to Robert e. Lee may be accom-
plished, The Presidents suggestion was
that all sections of the country unite
for a grand national memorial to Lee,
the memorial to be placed in one Of the
great representative institutions of learn
ing. A delegation will call upon the
President within few days concerning
the matter and If he does not care to
go further than his speech on Lee, the
matter will be taken up by the south
erners Independently.
Members of Congress were enthusiastic
or the proposition today. All of them
had read the Presidents letter, suggest
ing the memorial, and expressed them
selves as highly in favor of it, Like the
remainder of the public, they were un-
decided as to what would be the best
way to consummate the idea.
Col. Hilary A. Herbert, one of the
speakers at the meeting which celebrated
the Tooth anniversary of Lees birthday
Saturday night said:
II am heartily in favor of the sug-
gestion. In addition to its fitness as a.
tribute to the memory or Lee, IL would
be fitting capstone to the arch of the
reconciliation between the sections that
were involved in the war
Mrs. Ralph Walsh, president of the
Urited Daughters of the Confederacy, ex-
pressed herself In similar terms.
1T is a thing which must appeal to the
heart of every southerner," she said,
land the Daughters will undoubtedly
take it up. At present, in addition to
are engaged in having erected at Arling
ton a monument to the Confederate dead.
The two propositions are somewhat alike,
you see"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
2S DEAD FROM Big
FOUR EXPLOSION
THE EXPLOSION CAUSING WRECK
OF "A PASSENGER TRAIN AT SAN
FORD is STILL A MYsTERY-THE
INVESTIGATES.

Terre Haute, Ind, January PA re-
vised list of dead and injured from the
explosion and wreck of Big Four passcu-
ger train No. 8 last Saturday night at
Sanford shows % dead and 80 injured.
OF the dead Is have been Identified Rail-
road officials and powder experts were
at the scene today investigating the
cause of the disaster. Coroner r. H..
Leavitt also began work on the cause OF
the disaster today. The explosion is as
much of a mystery as ever
A revised list of the dead is as follows:
William Thompson, Sanford, Ind
j. w. Sutherland, Paris, Ill.
John Franklin, Nation, ILL.,, brakeman
on No. 3.
A. D. Hector, farmer. address unknown
Charles Gosnell Paris, Ill.
Noah Wolf, Sanford, Ind
A. A. Picks, Sanford, Ind.
Frank Fielder. Belle Fontaine, 0.
John A. Bowen, Ashmore. Ill.
Mrs. Josiah Wolf, Sanford. Ind, and
two children.
A. w. Southcott express messenger.
A. Kukyendall, fireman, Peoria division,
Vandalia.
Clark Steele, Sanford. Ind.
Paul Kiever, Indianapolis. Ind.
James Fenton, Sanford, Ind.
j. w. s. Miller Sanford. Ind.
Ten unidentified bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
CAPT. F. P. 0'BRIEN
ANNOUNCES
FOR MAYOR
no The Citizens Of Rirn<,gham:


At the urgent request of great many
vi the leading citizens and taxpayers OF
the city, ! have decided to announce as
a candidate for Mayor, subject to the
action of the democratic primary to be
held February Is next | have served the
people several terms In the legislature
and one term as sheriff of the county.
How well and faithfully ! discharged
the duties incumbent on me, as legislator
and sheriff, is a matter of common
knowledge. l am strongly in favor of
municipal ownership. | win also favor an
increase in the police department. so
as to give to the outlying districts ade-
quate police protection. l further favor
the placing of the police department on
the civil service basis because | believe
by so doing II will increase its efficiency
and take 1t out of politics absolutely.
If elected, I will enter the office untram
melted by pledges to any person faction
or interests | have lived In this COM
munity since the birth of the city, and
those with whom | have come in con-
tact officially and socially know that
l have the courage of my convictions.
and if elected Mayor of the city that |
will carry out the law in letter and
spirit without fear or favor.
| was member of the first alder
manic board elected In this city, and
there Is no earthly honor that could be
conferred on me that | would appreci-
ate more than to be the first Mayor of
Greater Birmingham. the title by which
| firmly believe the next Mayor will be
known before the expiration of the term
for which he will have been elected. I
am in the race to the end with a firm
resolve to win. and will be grateful for
the support of all good people.
FRANK p. OBRIEN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Mavor Of Laurel, Miss, Dies.
BELL PHONE 5s1

Laurel, Miss, January 21.-(Special.)-
Oin C. Hunt, mayor of Laurel, died at
10 o'clock last night, aged 40 years. He
was not able to attend the election Au-
gust last year to cast his vote and has
been ill since, being just able to be pres
ent to take the oath of office two weeks
ago. w. p. Davis, mayor pro tenn, will
serve until an election can be held to
elect a successor to the deceased mayor.
Interment will be made at Hickory Grove
cemetery at 10 o'clock tomorrow, and all
business houses will be closed and the
public schools dismissing during the
funeral. Mr.. Hunt was member of the
Methodist church, a prominent Mason,
Odd Fellow and Woodman of the World.
A wife and little girl mourn their loss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22

to see how he can justify his letter to
Admiral Davis The most charitable view
to take is that he Is overweight by
the great nervous strain resulting from
the disaster, and 1t Is a great relief to
hear that there has not been any real
trouble or foundation for any But this
does not explain fhe governors letter,
which in one line seems to be chaff while
the next refers to the American eff
forts to assist in the relief work.
1t is difficult to find justification for the
governors letter. 1t is great surprise
to us, as when the news came that Ad-
miral Evans had dispatched ships to
Kingston, and later, that men had been
landed to help in maintaining order, in
caring for the wounded. the greatest APP
probation was expressed on every hand.
Sir Edward Grey was particularly appre-
ciative of the kindly consideration OF the
American navy and so expressed himself.
Nowhere did we hear any criticism OF the
landing of armed men, which seemed quite
natural In the circumstances and 1t is
hard to realize how anybody could object
to it. We shall make every effort to have
the affair cleared up without delay. and
we hope that the Americans will withhold
their Judgment until this can be done"
Governor Swettenhams friends here
while greatly astonished that he should
have acted so abruptly, say that he is
man of fixed ideas who had been in the
habit of treating natives in a firm manner
and that he may have felt hurt at having
another authority lurking at Kingston.
One of the highest officials of the col
onial office said:
Only Press Report.
''Thus far we are only able to judge
from the press report, but these appear
to show that Governor Swettenham in
dulged in unaccountable sarcasm. Pos
sibly the terrible experiences connected
with the earthquake may have caused
him to lose his head. and it is hoped
that the present frightful conditions at
Kingston will be taken into consideration
One thing is certain and that is that
Governor Swettenham acted solely upon
his own personal responsibility as no word
has been sent from here which authorized
or in any way justified such a course as
he had adopted.
1T is learned that the incident be,
tw cen Governor Swettenham and Admiral
Davis is not the only one which has
arisen at Kingston, as 1t now develops
that the activities of Sir Alfred Jones
in relieving the situation at the Jamaican
capital had given the governor the idea
that Sir Alfred ought to take the whole
matter in hand. Sir Alfred's action IN
taking part in the relief work is ex-
rlained by the fact that he is one or the
principal business men connected with the
chamber of commerce, head of the Eluer
Dempster shin line, and director of the
British commercial party, which has peeh
visiting Jamaica.
John Westlake, professor OF ih'eiha-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Shriners In Mexico City.

Mexico City, January 21.-This after
noon the Anezp temple of the Ancient
Arabic Order of Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine was established here, with
President Diaz an honor member and
Charles r. Pullen potentate. The es-
adjustment of this temple, which has
jurisdiction over all Mexico. was made
by Alva p Clayton, imperial potentate
for North America. This was the be-
ginning of a great Shriners' meeting in
this city. Tonight the first ceremonial
session of the Anezp temple was held,
and more than seventy members were
Initiated. After the initiation a ban
uuet was given to the members at an
amusement park near Chapultepec
castle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Heavy Fines Imposed.

The trial of NJ. o. Smith. charged with
breaking two bonds and gambling, came
up before Mayor Sullivan this morning
and resulted in conviction and a fine of
SS5. Smith is alleged to have made
straw bond to a police officer, then
giltedge bond both of which he broke.
Saturday he was arrested on an alias
warrant and confined in the city jail.
The four negroes captured by Patt IN
and Ross, charged with entering the
commissary at Reeders were all con-
victed Tom Smith was given $50 aud
cost, while AMI Jones, Ed Williams and
Sam Price were given nearly the limit,
$S5 and cost. The authorities are deter
mined to break up the burglaries which
have become so frequent
Tony Nevils was also fined $12. 80 for
buying stolen property. The docket was
especially fun this morning and Judge
Sullivan cleared it off in short order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Veteran Is Sold.

One OF the oldest employees. a veteran
in the city's service, was lead from the
city hall this morning for the last time.
'"Tom," the pet of the firemen, and one
of the finest horses in any department,
grown useless from injuries. was sold 20
the highest bidder. Attorney Pinkney
Scott made the purchase.
The animal has seen many years of ac-
tive service. but is now practically
worthless Several months ago, while
answering an alarm, his hip was
wrenched out of place, but he ran five
blocks further without showing any
signs of pain. Although an effort is
being made, it will be hard to find an
animal to fill his place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Two RunaWays,

This morning two horses belonging to
Mr. Jos. Zuber, which were being driven
to one of the election hacks" became
frightened and ran down Fourth street
and came upon Mr.. Holl Bennett, who
was driving a one-horse team. The horse
broke the breast strap I'd one of the
runaways went on each side of Mr.. Ben
nett's turnout, the tongue of the carriage
overturning the seat he was on and threw
him several yards. but fortunately he
sustained no serious injury further than
being nearly frightened to death.
little later In the day a team that
was drawing a hauling van became
frightened on Balsam avenue and ran
away strewing household goods along
the street for many blocks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Personal and General.

Mrs. b. Anguin ia critically i'll at her
home on Fifth street.
Mr.. j. j. Powell, formerly of Johns,
has accepted a position with the Ten
nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company
and will be at home with the Bachelors
at the "Quiet Haven club"
Mr.. w. A.. Gibson returned from
Montgomery, where he has been lobby
ing for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Organized Labor Protests

Washington, January 21.-In conse-
quence of protests received at the navy
department from organized labor, the
secretary has telegraphed the command
ant of the Boston, New York and Norfolk
navy yards to suspend all extra work
on WarshipS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
JUDGE Gray Reappointed.

washington, January 21.-The Senate
today concurred in the House resolu-
ton reappointing Judge George Gray of
Delaware as a member of the board of
regents of the Smithsonian institution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Field Trials,

Grand Junction, Tenn, January 21.-
Two braces were run in the national
championship stake of the United
States fl Id trials here today. This
event W be concluded tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
LACEY is VICTOR
At PRATT CITY
City Primary Was Unusually
Quiet and UneventfuI
DONATION PARTY GIVEN
Pastor Finds Coin in Each of Half
Bushel of Potatoes Presented BY
Friends-Other Pratt
City News.

Pratt City, January a.-(special)-A
very orderly and quiet election was held
today and a much larger vote polled than
was expected, 4O5 being the number of
votes cast.
The following is the vote for each
candidate
For Mayor-w. H. Barnard, 1874; ]. e.
Lacey, 219
Alderman, First Ward-Wilbur Akin
son, 1S2; DR. G. W. Brown, 222; M. Mon
jot, 133; DR.. J. L. seay. 1913.
Alderman, Second Ward-G. W. Burks,
1924; Dr. c. n caraway, 226; George
Gorf. sr., 10; DR.. ]. L. seay ia; II. M.
Taylor, 139
Alderman, Third Ward-A. c. Almon,
1885, H. w. culpepper, 151; c. S. Lecrew,
"A; ]. w. Mills, 1863; w. G. Powell, III.
Alderman, Fourth Ward-E. L. Lay
ton. 33s; W. J. Outlaw, 1886.
Alderman, Fifth Ward-Wiliam Mack
NAV, PIG; J. f. Meager, 152; James
OHare, 1854; Hugh Yallally, 175.
Alderman, Sixth Ward-Henry Donald
son. 1877; H. B. Duncan. 1863; DR.. w. L.
Jones. $50; W. G. Mcdonald, 100.
The following were elected:
c.. J. Carter chairman executive COM
mittee. Committeeman; First ward, DR..
] B. Stagg; Second ward, It. L. Stovall;
Third ward, August Fayette; Fourth
ward. Joe Regotti; Fifth ward, v. v.
Gregory; Sixth ward, A. 2. Strain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
McelauohIin General Superintendent.

La Crosse. Wis. January 21.-Rev. Dir
w. H. mclaughlin of Minneapolis north
western superintendent of the Universal
lists church, has been elected general SUI
perintendent. the highest position in the
Universalist denomination in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Southern Borrows 100000.

New York, January 2l.-The Southern
Railway company has arranged to issue
j. p. Morgan & Co. $l5ooO,000 three-year
B per cent notes, according to an an
nouncement made today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
vine. Inc tanllN mas the
L host of friends in the com
Sellers-Dunn.
r. Ollie w. Sellers and Miss
Arm While Skatinu.

j. At fell and broke his arm
last lie skating at the Southside
rim ipped himself up and fell
VIC lt his side. The ambulance of
CIR was called and carried the
in tad TO the Davis infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
Notes and Personals.

Ben f. Bailey. town clerk of Brighton,
has resigned his position and j. r.
Knight has been elected to fiji the va
cancy. Mr. Bailey has gone to the west.
The funeral over the remains of Ha:-
vey Bell took place this afternoon ut
Pleasant Hill. There were many floral
offerings and n large crowd attended.
Mr. Bell was an old resident and highly
respected in the community.
Captain Young, deputy sheriff, in
charge of Higdon's dogs, now has charge
of seven well trained animals and is
making daily runs for practice.
Mr. II. ID. Chappell and Miss Sudie
Foust were united in marriage yesterday
morning at 8 o'clock by Justice of the
Peace w. p. Gum. The bride lives on
Shades mountain and the young people
ran away from home.
Mrs. Olive. wife of the Rev. w. NJ.
Olive pastor of the Union church at
Lipscomb, is reported to be in a critical
condition at the home of her father in
Novine. The family has the sympathy
of a host of friends in the community.
Sellers-Dunn.
Mr.. Ollie w. Sellers and Miss May Dunn
of Parish were united in marriage at the
home of the bride yesterday and VIII
leave in a few days for Wilmington, n.
C.. where Mr. Sellers is in charge of the
works of the Cape Fear Lumber conn
pany. He is the son OF Mr.. Simon Sol
lers. who was at one time a citizen of
Resser 4 of the contracting par
ties a v6 lown here and are receiv-
ing IaH lgratulations upon their
1,a,