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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24
Nashville Must Pay 100000.

Nashville, February 23-The SUI
preme court today decided that the
city of Nashville must pay the $1,000
600 to the Tennessee Central railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24
Gender Is Defeated.

Huntsville. February 23.-(Special. J
The basketball team of the Y NJ. c. A.
OF Chattanooga came to Huntsville last
night and defeated the Gender Train
ing School team bysa score of to II,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24
Work of the BIoodhounds.

Don't forget to mention our blood
hounds. We have the finest pack in the
country. that is proving itself of great
value to the county AS soon as they
become thoroughly acclimated and ac-
quainted with their leader, it will be hard
for a criminal to escape. Only yesterday
we had a successful run which will re-
suit In the capture of hardened thief.
Generally, I intend to cover the whole
county, to visit every community, and to
put down all lawbreakers. ! have heard
many complaints of blind tigers and men
who are selling vile liquors to boys in
the county, and although IL will take time
l hope to stamp out all OF this before
long. At the end OF the next year there
will be a pack of bloodhounds in every
section of the county. and an alert deputy
will be carefully enforcing the law. The
sheriff Of jefferson county IS doing all
he can to measure up to the high stand
ard that should be expected III a servant
at. the .neopls.k
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24
Local Weather Data.

EUCdI WGdlTltT DdIds
Birmingham, February 20, p. m
Maximum temperature :. :. :. -. 81
Minimum temperature =. =. =. 81
Mean temperature Al
Normal temperature 81
Excess of temperature since Janu-
AIRY d.. =. :. -. :. :. :. :. :. =. :. 1.97
Rainfall since D. m yesterday. o
Rainfall since January l.. :. :. :. :. CTS
Deficiency of rainfall since Janu-
ary l.. :. :. :. 2.36
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 23.-Foreeast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Sunday;
Monday partly cloudy, fresh southeast
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

1t perfects digestion and cures Fiatu-
Iency, Heartburn, Floating, Dyspepsia,
Costiveness, Colds and Grippe. The
genuine r. gHaEa9tsed shsolutelxssDursy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24
IF YOUR FOOD
FERMENTS

IT is of no value to you whatever. In
fact, it causes a great deal of suffering
and leaves you in a weakened condi-
ton. Properly digested food cannot
ferment, and that's why we urge every
uerson with "a weak stomach to try
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

OF the
wishing of the county would
respectfully the the voters OF Washns
County their
population property
and enterprises Beat
Five by the railroad facilities the
should representative
Mississippi Legis-
1ature.
In generally
suitable and competent man TOR
N w. Sumral, of Bezoni Mississippi who unanl-
believe, elected would perform his
duties with credit to the people whom he would represent
Therefore, generally tor
of asked for this
citizen herein of the
next Mississippi Legislature
Castleman, Willis Brumfed J. l. Carw1er, H s.
Abe Cohn, J. D. Cohn j. H. Turner T. W.
Sorrels Herbert A. T. Crimes Jr, J. G. Crimes
MClnock, w. H. Embry A. Clarke, Geo C. Jackson J. W.
NJ. Pepper, Davdow,
Turner jeff Clark w. H. Day. Jr, w B. Her
L. D L Wallace j. W. Waggoner c. J.
Williamson, W. D. Cresswel T. D. Gill
mer E. J. G.. w. Meek M. Nolan j WWhe,
Nolan VIM Cagan, J. C. Richardson. l. H. Lyon J. K Toa
Smith. M r. J. A. G. E Roy H. F.
Gregory, Shipp, NJ. Vincent W. Gilespy, J. O.
A. Bowles. Mortimer, c. C. Mcintosh
l. F. Gregory. s. Sparks, F. T. Hut
w Smith S D Johnson p Inrnipseed, j. A. Turnipseed G.
Caption r. w. Sissars. ]. H. Goldberge
b. Durham. A. W. Byrd A J.
ing, Spencer, w NJ. w.
H r Combs Jones. @. Wenn R. p Frasier, J.
Duggan L. s. Bradley. A. Wadlngton,
wn T. s. Wikerson j. Weems J.
Hollnssworth w Mgruder, Torrey
Wood. J A F. w. Touisnan
c1esry, Goum, e H. Horinsswoth
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
AT FLOOD TIDE
Ohio Cities OyerfloWed But Mississippi LeVeeS
are Stout and Strong
in

President Hebron and Engineer
West will start Monday on an in
spection trip of the line OF levee In
the district so as to find its true
condition and report to the Board,
which will convene in the city again
next Friday.
The river flood at Cincinnati has
affected over 400 miles of country
and in that city thousands have
either been isolated or forced to
move from. their homes The guage
is expected TO reach 65 feet at Gin
cinnati
In Newport, KY, the food area
cover eight blocks and 800 families
have been compelled to leave their
homes. At Covington, KY, traffic
in the river district has been sus-
pended on both sides Of the Ohio.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

time than their sentence calls for.
Our committee examined the police
| jail at Leland, Miss, and found il
totally unfit to be occupied by {
human being, being in an unsanitary
condition, and this grand jury rec
ommends that he town of Leland
build a new jail at once.
We find that the police jail or
! calaboose at Belzoni to be in a con.
dition totally unfit to be occupied by
human being, and we recommend
that the town of Belzoni be compell-
ed to build new one at once
We find by investigation that the
town of Hollandale, being incorporat-
ed, has no jail or calaboose to incar-
cerate prisoners, and we recommend
that they build one at once with
ample accommodations.
We examined in a body the county
jail and found the Jail in a cleanly
condition, the prisoners are well fed
and cared for, with the exception
that we found that they were too
badly crowded for sleeping accommo-
dations; we found as many as four
and FIVE prisoners occupying one cell,
while other cells were vacant.
We examined in a body the Green
vile city prison and find it kept in
cleanly condition; we found one cell
xxyta
prisoners are frequently confined in
which there is no stove or way OF
heating same, and prisoners confined
therein in extremely cold weather are
likely to fare badly. :.
We find that the accommodations
for jurors in the court house when
locked in, are inadequate, that in
case of juror retiring. compels the
entire jury to retire with him, and
we recommend that a water closet
and urinal with water connections be
put in upstairs at once.
We have examined by committee
the city of Greenville prisoners now
being in possession of w. F. Ran
dolph on his plantation, and being
worked and managed by Mr.. M. c.
Scurry Our committee, after care
full examination, and fully question
ing the prisoners in the presence of
w, F. Randolph and Mr.. M. c. Sour
ry, find that their condition is de-
plorable one. They report that they
are not properly fed, not getting
sufficient quantity of food and water
with which to do the work they are
required to do. That they are only
partly clothed, at times being fur
nished with no underwear whatever.
Their sleeping apartments were OF
the worst kind. there being abou.
one blanket only furnished to four
Or Ave men. And after examining
into the reputation of Capt Ran
doiph's manager, NJ. c. Scurry, we
find he is no fit person to have pris-
oners of any kind under his charge,
and this being done with Capt. Ran
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19
Annual Election.

The following are the officers of
| the Kings Daughters at a recent
election:
Leader, Mrs Bob Barnette; vice
leader, Mrs. Jas. E. Negus; treas,
Mrs. Harry Wetherbee; sec, Mrs.
William Yerger.
Home Committee-Chairman, Mrs
Taylor HARRISON; Mrs. Geo. Wheat
ley, Mrs. w. w. Miller, Mrs. w. H
Montgomery, Mrs. Hilzin.
Charity Com.-Chairman, Mrs. ]. J.
Harty: from northern limit of town
to Alexander street, Mrs J. B.
Scrlggs, Mrs Louis Waldauer; from
Alexander to Southern railway, in
Guiding river front, Mrs. Harry and
Mrs ]. B. Hebron; from Southern
railway, Mrs. Mcmahon. Mrs. A. c.
Hebron; Race Track Addition. Mrs
| Wallace Arnold
Nurses Com-Chairman, Mrs J
IN. Jayne: Mrs. r. B. Campbell, Mrs
IL B. Hebron.
Auditors-Mr. Robt Somerville
Mr. Lyme Starting.
| Finance Com-Mrs. Leroy Percy
Mrs. Wm Yerger, Mrs. A. c. Heb
iron. Mrs E. r. Iyortham, Mrs. j. j
fHarty. Mr.. Leroy Percy, Mr. Viii
Ham sferger.
| collecting Com. Chairman. Mrs
S. r. Geisee.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

The present high stage of the Mis-
sIssIppl river is something that oc-
ours but lew times in quarter of a
century at this time of the wear
This morning the local guage reads
AZ feet and rising and the end is not
yet In sight. At first it was predicted
that the water would reach from AI
to AZ feet, food point, but the con-
tinued rains in the North have in
creased the amount of water to a con-
siderable and alarming extent.
The break in the levee at Pittsburp.
the first of the week was thought to
decrease the rise and that the river
would decrease in water volume, but
such has not been the case, owing
to the very hard and continued rains
in Ohio. This winter has been one
of the mildest in years and the melt
ing of the first SHOWS in the North.
augmented by the continued showers
In Ohio, Illinois and other states hav-
ing tributaries. have given us the
highest crest in years. If the weather
man will give the country freezing
weather it would hold up the rise
and we would not be given the brunt
of all the high water at once.
The levees are stronger and higher
than ever before and no real danger
is now apparent. What will do the
greatest damage is the seep and back
water, if the river stays up, as it
will delay planting.
Mr.. Leop WiIzin returned here
sick from New York this week and
We are glad to say he has found the
home atmosphere very helpful for
his feeble condition and is now able
to walk out again.
From the water now in sight the
river will register IS feet on the
guage at this city but this need
cause no fear as when the ieyee
broke the last time, the river on the
guage had passed the 4o-foot mark
and the levees today are strongss
and higher than at that time. The
Levee Board, at its meeting last
Monday, discussed the situation and
with the Chief ngineer, have per-
feeted an organization and made all
preparations for a high water fight.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Messrs. Steve Roman. Scott Wat
son, Frank Cannon and Lowry Jane,
of this city, who are students of law
at the New Orleans Tulane Univers-
ity, are making good records. In
their examinations recently they all
made high percentages and will finish
their course by next June when they
can hang out their shingles. The
boys are very popular young men Of
Greenville and their many friends
will be pleased to learn of their rapid
advancement.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19
HARD FOUGHT
LEGAL BATTLE
TRIAL OF VIM. STARTLING FOR
EMBEZZLEMENT
Entire Week Consumed by This
Case-Plea of Abatement Denied
Case Will Most Likely Come to
an End Next Week.

One OF the hardest fought Iepal
| battles that has been witnessed in
the court room of Ibis county for
some years is now geing on. It is
the case of VIM. Startling, who is
charged with the enbezzlement oi
funds of the failed Merchants and
Planters Bank
1he State in this case is represent
ed by the District Attorney s Ne;li
and Hon. Robt. Miller, of Hazle-
hurst, while the defense is looked
after by the local law firms of WYNN
& Wasson and Shields & Boddie
he case came up for trial MONDAY
morning and the attorneys for tbe
defense Immediately entered plea
ior abatement, based on the grounds
that the indictments returned bv th..
uast grand jury was illegal because
OF the fact that negroes were mr.
poSeiy left off. The point was
strongly argued by both sides and
alter hearing the arguments pre-
sented, Judge Smith denied the
abatement on the grounds that there
was nothing on the 18th amendment
70 the constitution of the u. s., and
no provisions in the State of Missis-
sippi that has been violated in tb;s
case He then ruled out all evidence
adduced to show that negroes had
been purposely. debarred from serv-
ing on the jury that returned the in
dictment
ne attorneys for the defense took
exception to the rulings sof the court
Ihe defendant was then arra;oned
for trial and jury, composed of the
below named citizens. was entnan-
neied to try the case: S. A. Brown
MAX Weinberg, c. L. Hook, w.
Cook, Chas. Lorenzen, Walter Blake.
T. A. Brown, NJ H. Spencer, Nell
FISCHER, B. R. Pearce, Geo. Spencer.
). II. Russell. The balance of the
entire week has been occupied in The
examining of state witnesses who's.
testimony has been excepted to bv
the attorneys for the defen5- and
the arguments on the points have
taken 'up much of the courts time.
Ine witnesses examined so far
have been DIR. J. S. Walker, DR.. ]. T.
Atterbury, expert Raymond, the rep
resentat've of the company who
audited the books after the failure,
DIR. Lee, of Glen Alien, Reid Dunn,
Jack Wyche, H.. T. Crosby and M.
Toiliver.
The case is still going on with Mr..
Reir Dunn on the stand, and it
Is thought will be there at the close
of today's court This will carry
the case far into next week as the
defense, witnesses and arguments
will no doubt occupy several days.
Judge Smith is proving fair and
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr.. John NJ. Lee has a card in this
issue OF The Times announcing his
real estate business, which he enter
ed into this week Mr.. Lee, many
years ago, was real estate agent
and gave satisfactory service to his
clients, and is fully prepared and
competent to conduct the real estate
business. He is a man who has many
friends in the city, all of whom, with
The Times, wish him New Years
success in his new undertaking.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19
GRAND JURY
MAKES REPORT
Public Institutions Investigated and All Books
Examined -Finds Some Unlawful Retailing
and Few Bad Roads-Suggestions Made

To the Hon. Sidney Smith, Judge Of
the Circuit Court of Washington
County:
We, this grand jury, duly empan-
neled January I, 1907, after being
in session eleven days and examin-
ing into all cases coming into our
attention, find that we have examined
367 witnesses, and found So true bills.
We find there is some selling OF
liquors unlawfully in many of the dry
towns in the county, and where we
could find sufficient evidence to iu-
dict the guilty parties we did so.
We find that the roads IN many
parts of the county are in bad con-
dition, and almost impossible, ano
while we could not get sufficient evil
dence to indict the road overseers,
we called the attention of their bad
condition to the president OF the
Board of Supervisors; he stated to
us that owing to the heavy demands
on the country for appropriations to
two years the county had been in no
condition TO appropriate money Tor
bridges and necessary work on many
of the roads without raising the tax
atfon
We have examined the sheriff s
books and accounts, also those OF the
county clerk, the country treasurer,
and secretary and treasurer of the
Levee Board, and found the books
well kept and the funds all there so
far as could be shown to our COM
rnittee during the limited time they
had to make investigation.
We examined and checked the
magistrates dockets and found them
well kept and all fines accounted for.
We have carefully examined by
committee the city and county pris-
oners, and the prisons where they
are kept by the contractor, and we
find in the case of B. L. Lee, of
Tribbett. Miss, who has the county
prisoners, that his building is new
one, and is about I8xz7 feet, in which
there are now confined forty-eight
prisoners, there being little or no
ventilation to this building and the
prisoners being SO crowded as to
effect their health, this grand jury
recommends that the proper authori-
ties compel Mr.. Lee to build more
room and to give more ventilation to
the prison he now has; otherwise the
prisoners seem to be we'll cared for.
We have examined w. B. SWANS
prisoners and find them we'll cared
for and the quarters ample and in
cleanly condition; some of the pris-
oners stated to our committee that
they had been on the farm for long
periods, in some instances as long as
two years, and they did not know
when their time expired; we recon-
mend that the proper authorities
look into this matter and see that
prisoners are not worked a longer
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19
CHURCH NOTES.

/ The Christian Scientists have rent
ed the room formerly occupied by
Mr.. Ray Toombs, over the Will
czinski building, where they have
opened a public reading room which
will be open every day from to
4 D. m. Here may be found the
Christian Science literature, and
where all may find quiet place for
reading.
Regular church services will be
held every Sunday morning at II
O'Clock. The public is cordially in
vited.
First Presbyterian Church.
On Sunday, Jan. 20, the pastor will
conduct the usual services at 100
and z:45. The Sunday School meets
at o:3o. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to worship with us.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

dolph's knowledge, we recommend
that the proper authorities take the
prisoners from Capt w. F. Randolph
at once.
Having discharged all of the busi-
ness coming before us, we hereby
ask Your Honor to discharge us from
further duty.
E. L. SHARKEY, Foreman.
Greenville, Miss, Jan. IS, 1907.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19
POSTTFfICE
LOCATION
TO BE DECIDED IN ABOUT
TEN DAYS
Sid N, Nealy, Governments Inspector
of Sites in the City This Week
Gives Out But Very Eittle Infor-
nation.

Mr. Sid N. Nealy, representing the
this week to locate a site for the
Government building. Mr.. Nealy
came here from. Yazoo City, where
he performed. a similar duty. Mr..
Nealy viewed the different sites SUBJ
nitted but said, he was not sent to
select but report 1nd recommend
and the seleessa will be made
by the denane This he will do
next HS4Sy and he thought within
ten days afterwards we will know
the. SIC kocted He thought the
witlri1sf fle y. kt two years.
Mr. Nealy is most pleasant gen
tleman, and for. 81 years has been in
the architectural and engineering de-
partments of the government, being
a graduate of civil engineering and
architecture For Fl years he has
been connected with the department
of the Supervising Architect. He
spent three and half years in Pc
kin, China, experimenting the con-
struction of the governments lega-
ton and other p,,blic buildings there
after the suppression of the Boxer
movement. Mr.. Nealy came to this
city to select the site for the gov
ernment building.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

impartial presiding judge and his
rulings on all points show his free
and full knowledge of the law and
his honesty and fairness to both the
state and the defense. We predict
for him brilliant career on the
bench.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Miss Steha Lazarus, of Louisville,
is guest of Mesdames Joe Hirsch
and Herbert Hirsch.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Messrs. ]. w. and s. w. Duggan
and Master Jas. Bellings, of Belzoni,
were visitors in Greenville last week.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

The Board of Levee Commissioners
held a meeting the first Of the week,
the proceedings of which will appear
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr.. w. J. Reid, Oh, Arcola. ~
the city on court business
the early part of the week. "a
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Visitors from Heathnan tlie
of the week were Messfsg+es Sffekt,
S. Gooch and Jim Heathtqah
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr.. A. L. Gresham. prominent
merchant of Benoit. visited In
city last Tuesday
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Col. w. L. Hill, editor of the Le-
land Enterprise, was in the city last
Tuesday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr.. B. d. Lawrence, of Ben Lo-
mond, was in the city Tuesday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr.. J. B. Walton came down from
Beulah last Tuesday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr. J. L. Perkins, Jr., of Filters,
was in town on business this week.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr.. R. E. Jones, of Leland, was
visitor in the city last Tuesday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Mr. w. L. Gray, ofbG Aliens
was in the city on Mondas
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19
ANNUAL REPORT

Kings Daughters, Circle No. 2, From
JAM, 1906, to JAM, 1907.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Fewer gallons; wears longer; De-
voc.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Bal. cash on hand ........$I,742.I8
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. TAYLOR HARRISON,
Treasurer
Examined and found correct.
Robt. Somerville,
Lyme Startling.
Jan. II, 1907
Tonight at the public school, the
birthday of the Sonth's great chief
tain, Robt. E. Lee, will be remem-
bered by appropriate exercises.
Everybody is invited to attend.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-19

Charity patients cared for at
Pay patients I23
Charity patients given attention
out of Home o5
Transportation furnished for -. 10
New members .............. 10
designations ...... ......... II
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-08-31

runiC. and his SmallS were hardly on
speaking terms with his Uppers He
had large warty Hands, which tloated
idly Mt his sides, and his Wrists re
rcmbled extra Sets of Knuckles When
he walked his Legs gave way at the
Hinge and he Interfered On his Head
was n little Widcawakc with n Buckle
at the Side. Mother had bobbed his
Hair and rubbed in Il little Goose
Grease to make 1t shine. The Collar
that he wore was size Il. and called
the RollO Shape. 1t rose to n Height
of half-inch above his Neck Band
For Cravat he had Piece of wa
tered Silk Ribbon with Butterflies
ON 1t.
Wilbur had his Money tied up in a
handkerchief, and he carried Paper
Telescope loaded down with one Com
plCte Change and Catalogue of the
Institution showing that the Necessary
Expenses We're not more than $3.40
per Week.
AS the Train pulled 0"ay from Pc
wee Junction Wilbur bean to Leak.
The Salt Tears trickled down through
the Archipelago of FreclllcS. He want
ed to Crawfish, but Paw bought him
Il Box of Crackeriack and told him
Mat If he got an Education and i'm
proved his Opportunities some day he
might be County Superintendent OF
Schools and get his $500 Year just
like finding 1t. So Wilbur spunked up
md said he would try to stick 1t out.
lie got ont the Catalogue and read all
If the copperriveted Rules for the
Moral Guidance Of Students.
The Curriculum had him scared. He
saw that in the next four Years he
would have to soak UP practically all
the knowledge on the Market. But
he was cheered to think that If he