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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
SCRIP ISSUED ON
 COTTON DEPOSITED
WARRANT WAREHOUSE PUTS NEW PLAN INTO EFFECT TO EN. ABLE FARMERS TO HOLD FOR HIGHER PRICES.

2 The proposition to lend seven cents per pound on cotton has been put into eff feet by the Warrant Warehouse company of Birmingham and advertisements to that effect are appearing in the local papers. Officials of the Farmers union are favorably impressed with the idea and 1t will probably be taken up by the members of that organization.
 AS stated in these columns several days ago, the farmers can deposit their cot ton in the Warrant Warehouse and sign note for s35 per bale or seven cents per pound, which will be paid to them in scrip. This scrip. according to an ad- vertismeent appearing elsewhere in this paper, will be accepted at face value in payment of obligations by the Jeffer- son County Savings bank, Commercial State bank, First National bank and the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany. It will also be accepted at face value in the settlement of accounts and payment of purchases by Goodal Brown & Co, w. s. Brown, S. F. Teague X Co.,, A. B. Vandergrift X Son, Yielding Bros. & Co, Collins & Co.,, Alabama Grocery company. B. r. Roden Grocery company, McLester, Van Hoose company, W. c. Agee & Co.,, Tyler Grocery company, Drennen & Co.,. and Beck Candy and Grocery company.
 The scrip will be signed by the War rant Warhouse company, by w. D. Nes- bitt president, and will have the names of the banks and firms who have agreed to accept it at it's face value printed on it. The notes will bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent from January 1, and will be due July 15, 1908.
 It is believed that this plan will en- able the farmers to hold out for a 15- remain in the name of the owner and he can sell at any time he wishes to. Thus if cotton should go to Ia cents by Febru- ary 1, the farmer could dispose of his cotton then, clear off these notes and have eight cents per pound in add- ton. The cotton will be insured against fire at $50 per bale. and the seven cents per pound will be for mddlng grade.
 The number of bales In Jefferson coun- ty that can be held back for a high price in this manner is estimated at l0,- GOO at the lowest. If the plan works sue ton throughout the state at the differ ent warehouses of the Farmers union. It is also estimated that this will put 1000 in circulation in Jefferson county alone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
CHILD KIDNAPED
 BY ITS MOTHER
Negro Woman Claims She Does Not Know What Has Become of
 Daughter.

A case of 0 mother Kidnapping her own
 A case of a mother Kidnapping her own Wright who lives at 22O1 Fourth avenue reported Saturday night that a little ne- gro girl which she had adopted was missing, and could not be found. The child is reported as being years old.
 It's mother was in the employ of Mrs. Wright, and is not worried at the ab- sclce of her offspring in the least. She declares she knows not where the little girl is However. about three days ago she was talking to policeman, asking that hs go with her and take the child away from Mrs. Wright. She said she had signed it away, but now she wanted it back, and she was going to have it, whether or no.
 Putting two and two together, the po- lice have decided that the mother kid naped her baby and has hidden her away somewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
SYMPATHY AROUSED
 BY PITIFUL TALE
WOMAN SUFFERING WITH CAN. GER REPORTS SHE WAS TURN ED OUT OF HOME INTO RAIN BY HER SON.

A pitiful tale which was told in po- lice headquarters last night aroused sym patby on the one hand, and indignation on the other A Mrs. Garden opened the door and entered. She was dripping and fairly soaked with rain, she had no wrap about her person, her face was pale and haggard. and she appeared to be a wom- an well on in years.
 Almost fainting, she fell into the prof fered chair and when she had recovered. stated that sine had come because she had no where else to go. She declared mt she was suffering from cancer, and ..,, pain was horrible. Until recently s... had been at the poorhouse. where she had been sent by her son.
 Unable to stand the torture of her disease any longer she returned to him last week, and after repeated attempts to drive her ava, the daughter-in-law turned her out last night into the rain. without any objection on the part of her own son.
 The story so deeply impressed the po- Iiceman to whom she was talking that he gave her money for her supper, and a room in q hotel. saw her safely to warm quarters and promised to provide for her this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Further Efforts Will Be Made
 By Birmingham
CLUB MEETS NEXT FRIDAY
Birmingham Made Fine Showing For sub.Treasury Last Winter, But Was Defeated By Atlanta's
 Dog-in-Maneer Policy.

Sub-treasuryi That which was killed is putting out It's feelers preparatory to crawling. This crawl will begin in earnest at the regular monthly meet ing of the Commercial club next Fri day afternoon. and It is expected that by the time adjournment of the meet ing rolls around it will have developed into a full fiedged run.
 Birmingham almost had the sub treasury last winter. but just as she got her hands on it and started plucking the fruit, Atlanta slipped up and dealt her blow in the solar plexus, a blow caused by jealously over the fact that Birmingham was about to be success full.
 Birmingham sent a large delegation of her most prominent citizens to Washington to assist Alabama's sen ators and representatives in the strug- gle for the location of a sub treasury in Birmingham, and they fought hard 1 The fight was warm between several cities in the south, but practically all others except Atlanta dropped out in favor of Birmingham.
 The men who went to Washington from Birmingham were loaded down with facts and arguments showing just why Birmingham was the best town in the whole south for the location of the sub-treasury. These men also knew how to present these facts and argu- ments and had about persuaded the committee that Birmingham was the place. when Atlanta, determined that if she couldn't get it no one should, began making such a fuss that the committee decided not to give 1t to anyone.
 The meeting at the club next Friday will be a large and enthusiastic one. All of the bankers in town should be there. and practically every merchant and business man also. for the pur- pose of getting together and making a concerted effort for the establishing of sub treasury in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

finance committees will be held in the city hall to hear complaints, both on the license schedule and the street tax.
 Those who feel they have been im- posed upon, and those opposed to what they call hold up street tax" will have an opportunity to express them selves, and no doubt many citizens will avail themselves of the opportunity The session will be open, and the public in vited. The chairman of the various committees have not yet decided on date.
 The schedule will not be adopted until Q week from Wednesday, and before that time, 1t seems a determined campaign will be fully organized to fight some of the enormous raises. The sentiment ex- pressed by Alderman Cooper. and others. that the thing to do is to cut the run ming expenses of the city in half, seems to be meeting with approval. It is claimed that the only practical move for a busi- ness when hard times comes is to get rid of it's employees and cut down expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
THIEVES BUSY AS
 WELL AS OFFICERS
REPORTS COME IN FROM ALL Dl- FACTIONS OF PETTY THIEvERY. BANGS FROM CHICKENS TO HORSE AND BUGGY.

MT. Fowler while out hunting in Wood lawn bagged chicken thief last night. The dusky coon had two fowls tucked under his shirt and the size of his foot revealed the fact that he is the negro who has been paying the chicken coops of Woodlawn regular nightly visits for several weeks
 Chicken thieves and all kinds of thieves arc busy all over the district, but no more so than the officers. The deteo- tives and special men are expecting more thievery than usual this month, and they are working might and main to stop it.
 Officers Murphy and Llledge have cap tured four negroes who have been open ing cars of groceries of the B. F. Roden and Beck grocery companies, and haul ing them off in wagon loads. Much of the property was recovered.
 A lap robe thief is abroad. as from every quarter come reports of lost and stolen lap robes Mrs. culpepper reports t..e fact that three were stolen from her and J. H. Moncrief. in the same neigh borhood, is the loser of a very fine one.
 The rogue who snatches pocketbooks and watches made a victim of Harry Schwork Saturday night when he made away with a valuable watch right in front of the Hillman hotel.
 Overcoats were the principal things lost in East Lake yesterday, there being several reported stolen. B. c. Edmond son, negro preacher is looking for his horse and buggy which he declares was stolen from him Saturday. These are only a few samples of the work that is going on.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Federal Court Opens Today

In the federal court this morning Judge Hundiey will take up the case of William L. Sims and P. G. Smith. who are charged with aiding and abet- ting Alex R. chisolm in the embedding of funds of the First National bank. convenes at 10 o'clock this morning g and the trials of Smith and Sims are the first ones on the docket. Both men, it is understood. will plead not guilty, and the trials will consume several days, as a large number of wit nesses have been summoned by both sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Good Basketball Game.

Columbus, Ga., December S.--(Spe- cial. 1.-The Montgomery Y. M. c. A. bask etball team was defeated by the team of the Columbus association here last night by the score of 69 to 20. the game being played in the Y. NJ. c. A. building in the presence of a large and enth usiastic audience. This makes two defeats that have been administered the Montgomery team recently by Co., lumbus. Lively interest is manifested here in the game to be played between and Columbus. The local team is one sof the fastest amateur aggregations in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
THINKS CURRENCY
 BILL WILL PASS Bowie Back from Trip to
 Washington ROOSEVELT IS IN EARNEST Former Congressman Believes Roose- welt Will Not Accept Nomination Under Any Circumstances.
 Railroad Fight.
ROOSEVELT IS IN EARNEST

Congressman Sydney J. Bowls. who recently visited Washington on a pro- fessional trip and incidentally to in troduce his successor, Congressman Craig, has returned to Birmingham.
 Congressman Bowie does not thinIx the present Congress will do anything sensational. He does think. however, that a bill dealing with the financial situation will be passed, though in his opinion, it will require several months for everyone to agree.
 Every man." said he, "has his private opinion as to how the evil should be remedied, and as to what action should be taken to prevent a re- turn of the late financial stress. To satisfy everybody, therefore, and to frame bill which will be accepta ble to the members of both houses, will require long time, and deal of labor. However, it Is my opinion that cur rency bill will eventually be passed, though I fear it will require several months--probably as late as near the time of final adjournment"
 The congressman was questioned as to national politics which at this time naturally is the subject of every con- versation in Washington. Conaress- man Bowie did not discuss the situa- tion with superabundance of relish. From his remarks, it was inferred that in his opinion William Jennings Bryan will be the democratic nominee.
 T really believe" added he, that President Roosevelt is in earnest about not being a candidate for a third term It is my opinion that personally, he will not figure. Many hold different opinions of course, believing the Pres- ident's attitude is a 'grandstand' play, but as I state. I believe he is in earn est, and would not accept the nomina- tion were it served him on 8 silver platter. Things in Washington, other wise than concerns politics and Con- gress, are quiet, unusually SOL
 The former congressman is identified with the counsel of the state in tn e current railroad litigation. Ask ed what would be the next move, he ven tured the opinion that everything would be in statu quo until January 6. when the first arguments before Judge Thomas G. Jones would be made. It was learned yesterday that there is no fixed time for the return to Ala bama of Governor Conner. It could not be stated by members of his family whether he will go to Montgomery direct, or stop over in Birmingham.
 It is generally believed that when Governor Conner returns something of great interest will happen. It is prob able that this belief hinges on the fact that while in Washington Goveronor Conner was in consultation with Presi- dent Roosevelt, and that the President requested Governor Conner to make him acquainted with the details of the Ala bama situation. While in Washing ton, the governor was also in consul tation with Governor Smith of Georgia and Governor Glenn of North Carolina, both of whom have had serious deal ings with the railroads in those states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
WiH Hear Complaints
 Or NeAp License Schedule
Burnett Says He Has Heard Few Kicks But Fact Remains That Many Protests Will Be Made-"Cut City
 Expenses is Plea Made by Many

Chairman Burnett of the miscellaneous committee when seen at late hour last night stated that he had received quite few complaints on the license schedule by merchants who did not understand the fact that the merchants tax will be re- pealed under the plan for next year.
 Numerous merchants are bringing com- plaint on the grond that some licenses are tripled, some doubled. and some not increased at all. They think all should bear the burden equally. The explana- ton being made by the committee is that the repeal of the merchants tax will affect different merchants in differ ent ways, and that the schedule which has been drawn up is the result of care- full figuring and long thought.
 Mir. Burnett said that otherwise the people with whom he has talked are fair ly satisfied. The citizens, according to the sentiment he has gathered, think the street tax should be placed at s5 instead of S3
 During this week sometime, a joint ses- sion of the miscellaneous, judiciary and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Richard c. A. Dye.

Richard Clinton A. Dye, aged 23 years died at St. Vincent's hospital yesterday after an illness of more than a month The deceased was a special agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and while attempting to arrest negro about four weeks ago he was injured and had to be removed to the hospital. During his confinement he contracted a case of ty- phoid fever, from which his death re- suited yesterday. The body is being held in the morgue of Shaw & Son, who are awaiting instructions from the relatives of the deceased in Pinkney City as to the disposition of the remains. The deceased man was well known in Birmingham and had a great many friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Want Scrip
 Retained FOY S0me Time

affairs were in the best kind of shape and that the condition locally is good. He stated that this week would see more money imported than any other week since the beginning of the late tinancisl stress. He stated that the greatest trou- ble at the present time Is from the de- mands of country banks and country mer chants, who last week asked for a daily outlay of s50,0oo to Seo,o0o in cash. At the present time 1t is practically impossible to accommodate this branch of trade.
 As for meeting the local pay rolls. how ever, and in accommodating Birming hams needs, everything. according to President Harding. has been satisfactorily arranged. He described the situation as good. As far as Birmingham and Ala bama are concerned he states that the stress is practically thing of the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
HOLIDAY RATES.

During the holidays South ern Railway will sell tickets to points within the state of Ala bama at rate of four cents per mile plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. To points out side of state at one and one- third fare plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 20th to 25th, in- elusive; also Dec. 30th, 31st and Jan. 1st, limited Jan. 9th, 1908. For tickets and other informa- tion apply at City Ticket Office, Morris Hotel Bldg, or phone Bell 3067, Peoples 617.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Found Dead In Bed.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December B. Thomas A. Clarke, president of the Bank of East Chattanooga, was found dead in bed today at his home. Death was due to old age. Mir. Clarke was born in North Carolina, October 22, 1887. He was a Confederate veteran, having served throughout the entire war with the North Carolina troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

The merchants of Birmingham, whole sale and retail, are opposed to the with drawal of cashiers checks
 It developed yesterday that committees of the merchants have called on the bankers of thes city requesting that the check basis be maintained until after the holidays. They argue that the checks result in more trade and better collec- tions.
 It was learned yesterday that there will hardly be withdrawal of the cashiers checks this week at any rate, and proba- bly, not before January 1. The bankers attest that everyone in the city seems pleased and satisfied, and that every thing is running along very smoothly.
 w. P. c. Harding, president of the First National bank, stated last night that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Copper Mines Shut Down.

Butte, Mont, December S.--Acting on instructions from New York all the mines of the Anaeonda company, the Butte and Boston company and the companies. will be closed. Operations of the Amalgamated Copper company will be confined to the properties of the Boston and Montana company. which embraces the largese mines in the Butte region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
St, Paul's Church.

The feast of the Immaculate Concep- ton of the Blessed Virgin was observed in the Catholic churches yesterday. At St. Pauls solemn high mass was sung at 10:30 o'clock. The Rev Father Schulz was celebrant, the Rev. Father Duffy acted as deacon and the Rev. Father Coyle acted as sub-deacon. Father Duffy delivered the sermon, preaching an elo- ouent sermon on the feast of the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Mrs. G. B. Miles.

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. G. B. Miles. aged 35 years, who died Saturday from typhoid fever at her temporary residence on Nineteenth street between Fifth and Sixth avenues north, were conducted from the chapel of the Green Undertaking company yesterday afternon at 3 o'clock. The remains were sent to Atlanta at 4;10 o'clock for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Malena ArabelIa Spear.

Malena Arabella Spear, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. T. c. Spear, died yesterday afternoon about o'clock at the family residence, SIS South Twen- ty-seventh street. The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clocE. The interment will be made in the Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
B. F. McLemore.

The funeral services over the remains of B. F. McLemore were conducted from the late residence of the deceased at Fair view yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The funeral was largely attended. The interment was made in the Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Patrick WeIch.

Patrick Welch died at the Hillman hos ptal yesterday evening after somewhat prolonged illness. The remains are being held in the morgue of the Gaudin Under taking company until funeral arrange ments can be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, 22, g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves 6:25 a. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer 4:16 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Gee, He's Cute"

Washington, December S.-(Specia1.)- Gee. he's cute.'' AnnA Held went to see President yesterday morning and that's the way she SPECS him up. Miss Held adds: "Je ne L'oublierai jamais.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Mrs. LiIIie Thomas.

Mrs Lillie Thomas. aged 3s years. died yesterday afternon at her late residence, 2o31 Avenue c, The remains will be sent to Talladega this morning by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington. December s.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Mon day; Tuesday fair and colder; brisk south east winds becoming southwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-09
Lizzie Bare.

Lizzie Bare, aged 39 years, died at Woodlawn yesterday afternoon. The fu- neral services over the remains will be conducted from the chapel of Shaw & Son this afternon at o'clock. The inter- ment will be made in the Woodlawn cem- etAry
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-02-08
BENTON SEMINARY.
Regular correspondence

Regular correspondence
Wall G.. Miller of New Provi-
dence, KY, Miss Jennie Clement
Of Big Sandy, Albert Johnson Of
Gismonda, 0. L. Smith of Devi-
der, Miss EfIie Cuff of Flatwoods,
Miss Eunice Riggs of Springville,
Lee Johnson of Trenton, Walter
Wick of Liberty, Grant Hollings-
worth of Beaverdam and Lon r..
Watson entered school this week.
We are certainly well pleased
to have new students come in and
glad to see so much interest mani
tested 10y those already here. All
eyes are focused on Benton Semi
nary, and we expect a number of
new students for enrolment next
Monday
The society held it's regular
meeting last Friday evening with
q full attendance. The program
had been well prepared, and the
meeting proved an enjoyable one.
1t is not necessary to urge the
members to attend the regular
meetings of the society, which is
very gratifying to the officers ss
we'll as our teachers.
The expression teachers voice
was not good Friday evening on
aocount of cold, SO she put one Of
her pupils in her place. We will
hold her for another time-per-
haps next Friday evening.
The society has decided that the
doors will be open to all visitors
who desire to attend the Friday
evening meeting. The program
for Friday evening, February 8, is
as follows:
Song by the society, music by
Myrtle McRae.
Recitation, Hazel McAuley.
Biography, Auldric McGill.
Reading, Ernest Davidson.
Recitation, Madeline Brecheen.
Reading, Lolita Lewis.
Recitation, Edith Travis.
Recitation, Ernestine Fry.
Essay, Mr.. Hopper.
Reading, Lillian Pafford.
Recitation, Helen O'Reilly.
Query box.
Debate, "Resolved, that women
should be allowed to vote" Af-
firmative, E.O. Garner, Blake Paf-
ford, w. A. Woods, G. r. Holland;
Lon r. Watson, Errett
Dick, Augustus A. Wick and w.
G. Miller.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-02-08
,ou say, Miss Jennie?

you say, Miss Jennie?
A. Fry, II. l.. Craig, M. A. Fry
and others were at Nashville the
latter part of last week.
B. j. Thompsonclosed the school
at Coxburg last week aud will en-
ter Benton Seminary soon.
We regret to learn that one of
our best citizens, John Basford,
has moved to Sugar Tree. c. N.
Boswell of the third district has
moved to the Basford place.
Owing to the serious illness of
b. j. Thompson, the Brecheen cor
respondent was called in, and by
diligent care he is up and in good
health and is carrying 2O5 pounds
avoirdupois.
EAGLE CREEK, February 5.