The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-25
MIKE S|SK|E HURT UNDER TRASH WAGON One Leg Is Badly Crushed By
 the Cart QUINN FURNACE IS SOLD George WheatIey Is Stabbed By Young Man Whom He Had Ar
 rested for Picking
 Ills Pockets.
QUINN FURNACE IS SOLD

Anniston, April 24.-(special.)-In col lision between a messenger boy of the Postal Telegraph company and city trash wagon on West Eleventh street about 11:9O this morning young Mike Sis ke Jr., was painfully and probably ser- ously injured
 The boy was on his wheel riding up Eleventh street, and the negro driver of the wagon was going west in the op- posite direction. Near the corner of Mar ket avenue and Eleventh street the col lision occurred, the mule being struck in: front by the boys wheel. This frightened the animal, and boy was trampled un- der his feet, the youngster being injured just above the liver and having his right leg badly crushed below the thigh.
 Mike Is the son of NJ. Siskie, a well known mason. He is an industrious lit- tie fellow and has many friends who will regret to learn of his trouble. After med ical treatment at Lloyds drug store, he was removed to the home of his father, 1s0 street, between Winner and Quin- tard, in South Anniston. It is believed no internal injuries were received
 Capt Arthur Wellborn has rendered hit resignation as quartermaster, Third in- fantry, A. N. G., and has been sue ceeded by Capt. Sam C. Pelham, by or der of Col W. H. McKleroy.
 c. M. Weaks of DeArmonville, who was knocked in the head Sunday morning, 1t Is supposed by one Henry Jones, lies at his home still in a very critical condition, with small hopes of recovery. He has never yet perfectly regained consciousness only for a moment at time appear ing to know anything. He has not been able to take nourishment, and is there fore growing very weak Jones, charged with attempting to kill MT. Weaks, while resisting arrest, has not yet been cap tured.
 The Quinn furnace of Gadsden has been sold to a St. Louis firm, which will take charge of the property as soon as the stack is ready to blow In, which will be within a few days No details of the purchase have been made public, and none are known in Gadsden save that Bixby & Grace are named as the buy ers As a matter of fact, 1t was not in tended to make the sale public right now, but it became a common rumor Satur- day, and is generally known.
 The new company has contracts to fur nish iron to the American Car and Foun- dry company for a period of years, and, 1t Is rumored that this company itself is back of the purchase. The furnace Is ready for the torch, which will be ap- piled as soon as the supply of material is sufficient to keep 1t going without ces- sation.
 Jim Evans, convicted of burglarizing Johnston Bros store in partnership with John Belcher and sent to the state re- formatory one week ago today, has es- capped from that institution and is at large The following telegram received this morning by Sheriff w. c. LeGrande, tells the story:
 William LeGrande, Sheriff, Anniston.
 Look out for James Evans. Ran away from us yesterday.
 BOYS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL"
 Young Evans was sent to the state reformatory until H years of age, or pending good behavior or reformation. His. escape, however, is a forfeiture of the privilege afforded him there and subjects him to term In the penitentiary.
 George Wheatley unconsciously and in- advertently fell into the hands of a smooth individual on northbound South ern train, who relieved him of a gold watch and later stabbed him in the neck with knife Wheatly started to Rome and was approached on the train by a familiar young man who gave the name of Bailey. They had not proceeded far before Wheatly missed his watch and fob from his vest pocket, and he at once suspicioned Bailey with having taken it.
 Reaching Piedmont an officer was se- cured to search Bailey, which displeased that individual very much, and reaching over the officers shoulder, he struck Wheatly in the neck with a knife, in. flictng an ugly wound, from which the blood spurted profusely. Wheatly was car ried to Spring Garden and given medical attention. Later Wheatly found his watch in the breast pocket of his coat. where he believes Bailey nimbly slipped it when about to be searched.
 John w Mcqueen. trustee of the de- funct Jenifer furnace, which was placed in bankruptcy about three years ago, has effected settlement with the creditors of the concern on basis of 50 per cent pres ent cash payment and the balance in second mortgage bonds. It Is reported that the net profits during the three years of MT. McQueen's management have been $90 GOO.
 In order to correct the false impression that has been circulated, the chief Of the Cedartown fire department has sent out circular letters, stating that the date of the flremens tourney in that city has not been changed. and will be held May 15-11. Chief Allan says he and several members of the Anniston company will attend, but will not enter the contest.
 
 Kappa Sigma Banquet.
 The Birmingham alumni chapter of Kappa Sigma will give banquet tonight at the Country club which promises to be a most enjoyable affair. Nearly all