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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Peculiar Story Told of
Deafh of r. d. Blackburn

burn caught the negro by the throat,
backed him up against the wall, drew his
own gun. and With very strong words,
gave the musician his choice 10 go to my
house and play or die The negro %
said to have agreed to go and play, leav-
ing post haste for Blaekburns house.
The deceased then left the house, after
having been rehuked by certain men for
using oaths in the presence Of ladies, and
went to a saloon. After remaining there
for a short while he started home and be-
fore he had gone many steps the firing
was heard. One man states that he heard
at least sixteen different shots.
Finding the wounded man lying in the
road. friends carried him to his home,
where he was given medical attention,
but 1t was afterward thought better to
bring him to Birmingham. After his death
the body was taken charge of by Shaw
& Son and will be sent to Warrior today
on the 2 o'clock train
Blackburn leaves wife and four chill
dren as well as a father and several other
relatives living In Warrior At one time
lie was deputy sheriff under Burgin, and
is said to have made a valuable and fear
less officer.
While the rumors have not yet been
confirmed It is expected that other de-
velopments will clear the matter up this
afternoon.
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As the result of a sensational shooting
at Warrior early yesterday morning, +.
d. Blackburn, special detective of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad and
former marshal of Warrior, died yester-
day at noon at the ST Vincent's hospital.
He was brought 10 this city early yester-
day morning ana there was never any
hope of his recovery. The right side was
filled with SMALL bird shot and the hand
was almost shot completely off.
Two pistol shets had also penetrated
the abdomen, making It probable that
he was attacked by two men.
Coming along With the body is a rumor
describing the circumstances Of the
tragedy in a very peculiar manner. It IS
stated that Blackburn and another man,
whose name Is withheld. We're both having
a party at their respective homes that
night, Blackburn had previously hired a
negro musician but the other man. some
what later, offered the negro better pay
When the party at Blackburn had be-
gun no musician appeared. The host it
is alleged. became Infatuated and hasten
ed over to the other house. Bursting open
the door, and. it is said, striking a young
lady with it as he did so. he made for the
negro musician.
The rumor goes on to say that Black
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
WOMAN SHOOTS AT
JUDGE In COURT
DISPLEAsED AT ADVERSE DEcl-
SION, ROSA WE'LL AND HER SIS
TER PLAN TO KILL JUDGE
MCDONALD AND THEMSELVES.

st. Louis January 2.--Just after Judge
j. A. Mcdonald. Of the circuit court
had convened court today, Miss Rosa
We'll suddenly arose from among the
spectators and fired point blank with a
revolver at the Judge. The bullet missed
him.
She was disarmed and arrested. She
was litgant in case concerning a
disputed Inheritance that was tried be-
fore Judge Mcdonald two months ago
Rosa We'll, accompanied by her older
sister Clara Well, entered the court
room a few minutes before court con-
vened and quietly took seats on the
second spectators bench, back of the
railing. Their appearance attracted no
attention and they sat quietly watching
the proceedings as Judge Mcdonald
entered from his private chamber and
took his seat on the bench Motions
were offered in pending case and an
attorney had started to address the court
when Rosa We'll, without warning, stood
up with a leveled revolver and fired at
Judge Mcdonald It. L. Wetzell, a witness
sitting nearest her, seized her before she
could fire a second time, and several
other persons Nearby sprang to the wom-
an and wrenched the revolver from her
hand.
She maintained remarkable composure
and said in a calm tone, 81 ought to
have got him.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Burns took both
women into custody. Judge Mcdonald
did not rise from his seat during the
excitement.
Take that woman out of the court
ROOM he said to Deputy Burns, and
when the woman had been led from the
room and order restored the judge turn
ing to several attorneys who were wait
ing to make motions and said:
Proceed, gentlemen"
Rosa Well is a daughter of Mrs Elise
We'll and the late August l., Well She
was displeased with an adverse decision
made by Judge Mcdonald November 2
last. in case in which her mother sought
to deprive a grandson of share in Au-
gust Weils estate. This grandson was the
child of Agnes We'll. deceased daughter
of Mrs. Well The grandmother undertook
to deprive the boy of his share in the in
heritance by raising a question as to the
legitimacy of his mother.
At the four courts, Clara We'll, delegated
by her sister to speak for both, said:
Rosa and | first planned to kill our
selves Then decided to kill Judge Me-
Donald and commit suicide together.
I'VE could not get justice 50 we thought
We would take the law in our own hands.
We are beaten out of our property, worth
$4,000, by the manlpulations of certain
men We tried to obtain information
charging them with forgery, but could
not We were advised IN bring partition
suit. In that suit we did not get justice,
SO we decided Judge Mcdonald should
die"
Both girls are held on informa tons Is
sued by Circuit Attorney Sager, charg-
ing each with assault with intent to kill.
When court recessed at noon Judge Nc
Donald said that he had no personal feel
ing against the young women and would
rot personally prosecute them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Statement of Public Debt.

Washington. January 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close OF business December 81. 1906.
the debt, less cash in the treasury.
amounted to $9iO,On, 1877 which is a de-
crease for the month of $9,25sG52, which
Is largely accounted for by correspond
ln: increase in the amount of cash ON
hand. The debt il recapituated as fol-
lows:
Interest bearing debt. 1922, III $50
Debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, s1,1ls,1G5.
Debt bearing no interest, 800, 232. POS.
Total, 81, S24.OsSS53.
The total does not Include 81 121 $50 s6g
In certificates and treasury notes outstand-
ing, which are Offset by an equal amount
OF cash on hand held for their redemp-
ton. The cash In the treasury is classl-
fled as follows:
Gold reserve. s150,OOo,00o.
Trust funds, sl,l2l 1885,, $50.
General funds, $l93. 336. 222.
In national bank repositories. s158, 753, l5s.
In Philippine treasury. s4.39S.54s.
Total, 81, 62S s74.s34
Against which there are demand liabili.
ties outstanding amounting to 81, 239, or. T5s.
which leaves a cash balance on hand Of
sass. ss7,o76
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Oriental Adjectives for Roosevelt.

Washington, January 2.-President
Roosevelt has received letter from
the Sultan of Morocco expressing graf
itude for the appointment of Samuel
r. Gummere as American minister to
Morocco. The Sultan addresses the
President as THE beloved, the most
cherished the exalted, the most graz
cious friend, most honored and excel
lent President of the Republic of the
United States of America, who is the
pillar of its great Influence and the
director of its most important affairs,
the most celebrated preserver of tho
ties of true friendship, the faithful
friend, Theodore Roosevelt"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
J. T. vickers of Selma Dies.

Selma, January Especial -Yesterday
afternoon about o'clock at the family
home on Broad street occurred the death
of ]. Thomas Vickers. The news of his
death was shock to the many friends of
the deceased. 1t was known that he was in
i'll health, but only a few knew that the
end was so near. Mr.. Vicl<ers was a ma
tive of Selma, having been born here
about thirty-six years ago He had been
engaged in the grocery business for
number of years, but i'll health lately
caused him to retire He was highly es-
tecmed. He Is survived by his mother,
Mrs. DeM r. Vickers, and two sisters,
Mrs. Carrie V. Cauble and Mrs. S. o.
Vickers. These have the deepest sympa-
thy of their many friends. The funeral
took place this afternoon at $3.50 from the
family residence on Broad street
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
ALGERS' SUCCESSOR
NOT NOMINATED
CAUCUS ADJoURNs TO
INVESTIGATE RUMoRs OF I'M
PROPER METHODS TO PROMOTE
ARTHUR HILLS CANDIDACY.

Lansing, Mich, January AFTER a Ia
minutes session, the republican legislative
caucus to nominate candidate for United
States senator to succeed Russell A. Alger
adjourned tonight for one week without
balloting.
The adjournment followed communi-
cation issued today by Governor Warner
from his home at Pennington, where he
is confined to his bed by severe at
tack of influenza. Governor Warner de-
clared that the caucus should adjourn TO
give time for tho investigation of rumors
of improper methods employed In adj
vancing the candidacy OF Arthur Hill of
Saginaw.
There are four avowed candidates for
the senatorship. William G. Mcmillan OF
Detroit; Congressman William Alden
Smith of Grand RapidsF Mn Hill and
Congressman Charles h Townsend OF
Jackson. Supporters of all four candi-
dates agreed to adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
INVESTIGATION OF
THE B. 4 0. WRECK
CORoNER'S JURY EXAMINE WIT
NESSES, BUT FIND NO REASON
YET FOR DEAD" TRAIN TELE-
scoPING PASSENGER TRAIN.

Washington, January Am investlga-
ton to fix responsibility for the wreck
on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at
Terracotta, ID. c. va begun here by
a coroners jury today. The principal
witnesses were three officials of the road,
none of whom could give any reason for
the wreck. Nearly 90 witnesses have
heen summoned and the inquiry promises
to occupy the entire week. Engineer
Eildebrand and the other members of
the train crew of the dead train
which teleseoped the passenger train and
who are now under arrest were in the
room when the inquest began but were
later excluded.
The testimony developed the movements
of the trains from the time they We're
both at Washington Junction until the
accident took place. No. SO, the passenger
train, left Washington Junction for
Washington on time. The dead train,
No 2120, left a few minutes afterward.
No. 66 had passed Takoma Park when
No 2l20 was allowed into the block at
Silver Springs. The train record kept
by Dispatcher Dent who had charge of
the trains showed that he received mes
sage from the operator at Takoma Park
that No. 2l2o had run by his red signal
This message came seven or eight min
utes after the train had run past the
danger signal
Dent Immediately called up University
station the next towards Washington,
and WAS told that No 66 was not COM
ing From this he said he feared
tPOublp and in six SpVpu minutes ha
got word that The wreck had occurred.
Dent said there was 10 cause to appre-
bend danger from the proximity of the
two trains until the rear train ran by
the stop signal at TalSoma park.
The Inquest will proceed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Bill Relating to Whisky Shipments.

Washington, January A sub-commit-
tee of the Senate committee on the Judi
ciary held a meeting today to consider
the oonstitutionality of bill introduced
by Senator Carmack, providing that the
interstate character of liquor shipments
fiom one state to another shall terminate
Immediately on their arrival at the
boundaries of the state of their destin-
alton. The intention OF the bill is to give
the state authorities immediate control of
Interstate shipments before they reach the
exact point of destination. The bill has
be en- attacked on constitutional grounds,
and the committee Is giving Its full atten-
ton to that subject.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Adjutant Orchard.

Adiutant Orchard, of the Salvation
Army Rescue home died yesterday at
8 p. m. after serious illness for the past
ten days. The deceased was severely
burned on December % and the burns.
with the accompanying shock to the
system were the cause of death.
Inc adJutant was an officer of many
years standing and served in Canada,
Ceylon and other points in the United
States before coming to Birmingham.
While stationed in Chicago and Brooklyn
he was very successful in his work
Communications have been made with
Brgadier Bovill, chief rescue officer, and
the details of the funeral ara ngements
will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
BASKETBALL At
YIN. CA. TONIGHT
WEEKLY GAMES OF COMMERCIAL
LEAGUE ATTRACTING ATTEN-
TloN-YoUNe LADIES FROM
SEVERAL SCHOOLS TO ATTEND.

The third weekly basketball games be-
tween the teams of the Commercial league
will be played tonight at the Young Mems
Christian association. The opposing teams
will be:
saks VS.. Y. M. c. A.
Cox VS.. steele-smith.
All of the young ladies of the Pollock
Stevens institute. the Young Womans
Christian association and the High school
have accepted the invitation of the asso-
citation and will be present in large num-
bers to encourage their favorites. Unusual
enthusiasm has also been aroused among
the employees of the various firms whose
names are represented.
The games with the Y NJ. C. A first
team are merely for practice, and do not
affect the standing so that the contest be-
tween Cox and steel-Smith will attract
the greatest attention. At present Cox is
making a determined effort to retrieve
its lost honors. Steel-smith now leads the
league
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
COLLEGE ALUMNI IN SELMA.
Kappa AIphas Enjoy Banquet and
Bright Speeches.

Selma, January 2--(Special) 1.-The coll
lege alumni are now having an inning in
Selma, Tomorrow night the Dallas Coun-
ty Alumni association of the University
of Alabama will give their annual ban
qnet, at which the principal speakers Will
be Dr.. J. w. Aberfcromble. president of
the university and Hon. r. e. Steiner
the well known attorney of Montgomery
Last night the Kappa Alpha association
of Selma held its annual meeting and ban
auet and a most enjoyable occasion it
was. Those present we're:
Luttrel Tibebtts with Miss Elise Jones.
c. Smith Robbins with Miss Alma Cecil
James Fowlkes with Miss Eloise Smith,
Harry L. Hooper with Miss BenIe John
son, A. j. Atkins with Mlss Carrie VIII
kns c. NJ. Howard with Miss Clara Cal
loway, T.. IL. Anderson with Miss Belle
wilkins, Allie Fowlkes with Miss Anna
Anderson Il. b. NJ. Atkins with Miss Bes.
sic Morrlsette, Roger Jones with Mrs
Jones, f. M. Wood with Mrs. WOOD.
The table was handsomely decorated
with asparagus ferns and pink carna-
tons, which, together with the sweet
faces and dainty costumes of the young
ladies present, made picture beautiful to
behold
Mr.. Tibbets acted as master of eere-
monies and with his bright salles Of
wit and humor kept the entire assem-
blage in royal glee.
While several Of the young men took
part in the oratory of the evening the
cap piece of perfection and enjoyment was
by common consent awarded to =. H.
Anderson, who gracefully, eloquently, yet
naturally responded to that best of all
toasts THE Ladies'"
Just before the close of the evenings
pleasures a telegram of felicltatlon and
greeting was sent to Dr. A. l.. Anderson
in his far off Texas home, who during his
three years soiourn In Selma had been
accustomed to meet with his Greek
brothers' at their annual reunions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Arrested for Numbering Negro.

Montgomery, January 2-(Special)-Sim
Russell. his son. Tillman Russell. and Tom
Farmer all white men, were brought to
the county jail here today on the charge
Of murder of Harvey Toles, a negro, 10
years old. 1t Is alleged the murder was
committed near Rainier on Christmas
night. One report Of the affair is that
the white men, who are farmersf were
celebrating Christmas and that coming
across Toles. he was shot. 1t is alleged
that Toles was also under the influence
of LIQUOR
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Jacobs
Ph ar I'M &C Y
Birthplace of Cut Prices 2O9-11 N. 18th
BIG DAM BREAKS.
Houses Are Washed Away In Ken
lucky and L. & N. Suffers Loss.

jacksonville, Ky. January 2-The
dam of the big artificial lake at Earl
ington, four miles south of this city
broke today and destroyed much prop.
erty, among which was a number of
residences which had been deserted by
their occupants when it was learned
that the dam was about to give way.
it was body of water covering about
one hundred acres, and this amount
of water was turned into rich fari.l-
ing country below the dam, causing a
great loss, but no estimate of the loss
can be made at this time.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad
also suffered considerable loss, as it
resulted in washout which delayed
traffic for several hours.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
James Taylor.

Jasper Taylor, the thirteen-year-old
son of G. N. Taylor, died yesterday at
the Copeland infirmary from wounds
caused by being violently kicked by a
mule at his home in Seldom, Ala. The
skull was horribly fractured and 1t was
remarkable that he held on 80 long.
The remains were taken in charge by
Lige 10y and will be sent to Seldom
this morning at 6 o'clock, where the fun
eral will take place this afternoon. He
was peculiarly bright and attractive
lad and the sudden death caused much
sorrow at his home town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Henry Allen.

Henry Allen died yesterday afternoon
at 4 o'clock after long Illness. of cam
Ger in the mouth. The funeral services
will be conducted from the Church Of
the Advent this afternoon at 8 o'clock
by the Rev f. W. Amber, of Wood
lawn.
After the church services the body
will be taken in ge by the Masons
and will be Inferred with Masonic ritual
al Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Allen was
an enthusiastic Mason. He lived at
Dos Eighth avenue
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
sEAsoARD BANDIT CAUGHT.
He Held Up Train and Robbed Pas
sengers in vircina.

Richmond, Va. January III. A. An
drews, alias L. C. Cox, was arrested at
Acca station, near Richmond, today,
as the robber who held up the Sea-
board Air Line train near La Crosst,
Va, Sunday night. and robbed num-
Der of Pullman car passengers of their
money and other valuables. He was
identified by the conductor and ror
te. of the train
The prisoner will be delivered to-
morrow to the authorities of Mecklen-
burg county, in which the crime was
committed. The penalty for the Of
Tense may be death under the laws OF
Virginia There is no clue yet as to
any other man who figured in the hold
I'D
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
ANNUAL MEAT BILL.
Report Of Inspector Shows Big Figures
for Birmingham.

The annual report of E. M Duncan,
meat and milk inspector of the city of
Birmingham, shows that during the year
1906 the amount of meat consumed in the
city was 12,619,S6O pounds valued at about
$1,250.000
The report shows the number of animals
Inspected and the amount of meat con-
demned, and also sets forth the causes
for which It was condemned. The total
number of home-slaughtered animals in
speeted is HOPS, of western animals in
spected 347Ss, and the number of animals
rejected for various causes is AZ. The in
spector condemned 6iOo pounds of fish and
As buckets of oysters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Thought Wife Was a BURGLAR.

Vicksburg, January thinking she
was burglar, George Kolb, promi-
nent druggist of this city, shot and
fatally wounded his wife at their home
here at an early hour this morning.
Mrs. Kolb was lowering a window,
when her husband awolle, and, seeing
a form at the window, fired twice. One
of the bullets struck Mrs. Kolb in the
breast. Physicians declare that she
cannot recover.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Georgia Court of Appeals Opened.

Atlanta. January 2.-Georgias court
of appeals, created by the last state
election, was formally opened today
when the oath of office was admins
tered to the three justices of the court
Richard B. Russell, Arthur G. Powell
and Benjamin H. Hill The court was
organized by the choice of Logan
Bleckley as clerk. He formerly was
deputy clerk of the supreme court of
the state. 1t is expected that Justice
Hill will be chosen as presiding Judge
of the new court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Colorado General Assembly.

Denver, January 2.-The sixteenth
general assembly Of Colorado organ
lied this afternoon. There was no con
test over reorganization, officers hav-
ing been agreed upon in the republi-
can caucus. Robert G. Breckenridge
was elected speaker of the house, and
NJ. E. Lewis president pro tenn. OF the
senate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Programme Sons of Veterans.

Selma, January 2.-(speciall Com. w
n. Craig of Camp Pettus, United Sons
OF Confederate Veterans has issued call
for meeting Friday AFTERNOON at the
city council chamber to reorsanize the
camp in Selma The camp was organized
about FIVE years ago. but has not been
active for over four years. An effort will
be made to instlll new life and to partici-
pate in the ceremonies on th% Tooth an
niversary of General Lees birth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Nobel Prize Arrives.

Washington, January 2.--The Nobel
prize medal recently conferred on
President Roosevelt by the Norwegian
storthing has been received at the
White House, having been transmitted
by American Minister Pierce at Chris
tiania. With the medal is diploma
setting forth the award. The prize
money, which opportunities something
over $4,000, has not yet arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Florida Road Increases Pay.

st. Augustine, January 2s-The Flor
ida Fast Coast railway advanced wages
of all employees per cent This road
onerates a line from Jacksonville to
Miami and Is now constructing an ex
tension 10 Key West. More than one
thousand men are affected by the in
crease.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
DAKOTA S0L0NS
WILL GET PASSES
NORTHWESTERN ROADS ISSUE
THEM AS USUAL, BUT STlPU-
LATE THEY ARE NOT GOOD
OUTSIDE THE STATE.

Grand Forks, N. D., January 2.-Passes
have been issued by the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific railroads to MEM
bers of the legislature and others in this
state, The issuance seems to effectually
evade the federal law by the following
provision printed on each annual
This Is only good for trips wholly with
in the state. II cannot be used for any
portion of an interstate trip, nor can bag
gage be checked or sleeping car reserva-
tions be made for an interstate trip
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Governors Appointments.

Montgomery. January (Special.)-The
governor has appointed the following of
fcers Justice of the peace, X. II. Wig
gins. Madison station; notaries public. J..
r. Daniel Greenvllle; S. =, Stone, Sulli-
gent: W. w McCarty. SloeOTnb; j. II.
Steiner, Greenville; ]. L. Pope, Union
town
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Noted Golfer Found Dead.

New York, January 1.-The body Of Rob-
ert Dunlop, a noted Scotch professional
golfer, was found in the lake in Van
cortlandt park today. Dunlop has been
missing for several weeks. He was about
2, years of age. and come TO this country
last July, when ne entered a tourney at
the New York Golf club links. II Is not
believed that he committed suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-03
Mississippi Bond Sale.

Jackson, Miss, January 2-(specialo-
Only one offer was received by Treasurer
Miller today for the half million issue Of
sis per cent bonds ordered sold, and that
was by Jackson Tenn, bank for only
s2n,GdO at par, which was accepted. The
remainder will be sold at private sale.