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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

Alderman Cooper, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Municipal Own
ership league, returned from Montgom-
cry last night and intimated that the
Haley bill authorizing cities to own their
water works plants will necessarily go
over until the July session of the legis-
lature
The bill has passed the house. 1t is now
before the judiciary committee of the SEN
ate. Alderman Cooper said: Senator Mil
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
HELD UP AND
ROBBED OF $35
y. D. Langford Meets Two Negroes On
Powell Avenue and Pockets
Are RifIed.

]. d. Langford, real estate man, re-
ported to police headquarters last night
that he had been held up and robbed of
$35 in cold cash. He said he was return
ing to his home, 1872 Avenue C. and was
walking on the railroad tracks when three
negroes attacked him. Two of them held
him by the arms while the other extracted
the bills from his vest pocket
Mr.. Langford was very much provoked
and offered rewards larger than the sum
which he had lost. He believed the robbers
were negro draymen, and connects the in
cident with the killing of the unidentified
man two weeks ago
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rear three or four rooms will be fitted up
for the use of Chief Bennett and his
family.
The chief finds it necessary to be at
one of the stations all the time, and will
make the new station his headquarters.
He responds to all alarms no matter
how small the fire may be.
The fire committee of the City Council
will hold a meeting in the office of City
Engineer Kendrick on March 9, when the
sealed bids will be opened and the con
tract awarded for the new station. 1t Is
estimated that the cost will amount to
between $4,000 and $4,000.
As soon as the contract is awarded work
will be begun. The old building now
standing will be demolished, and tenn
porary arrangements made for the horses
while their new homo Is being erected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
Judae Il. A. Sharpe.

Judge Henry A. Sharpe, who has just
been elected to fill one of the vacancies
in the city court judgeship, Is one OF
the best known jurists in the state OF
Alabama. Judge Sharpe was born near
Decatur, in Morgan county, Alabama.
in lS4S. was educated In the public schools
and afterwards was graduated In law
from Cumberland university Lebanon,
Tenn. He practiced law in Morgan coun-
ty and represented that county In the
legislature in the session of 1883 In
1851 he moved to Birmingham and formed
a law partnership with c. c. Harris, VINO
is now president of the First National
hank of Decatur. Later on Judge Sharpe
formed a partnership with James Wealth
crly.
The city court of Birmingham was Gre
ated by act Of the legislature in 1884 and
Judge Sharpe was appointed judge or the
new court by Governor O'Neal TWO cleo
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
Judqe c. c. Nesmith.

Judge Christopher (. Nesmith, who ia
been elected IS the legislature to tisi
office Of judge of the city court of Biz
mingham, is d little over 80 years of age
having been born in Pikeviilc. Marion
county in October 1873. He was sradi
ated In law from the University of Ala
bama in 1891 and started the practice o
mis- profession in Vernon. Lamar county
lie acted as deputy solicitor of that coua
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

The accompanying photograph is the
perspective of Architect w. C. Chaffee's
plan for the new fire station to be erect
ed before long at the corner of Third
avenue and Fifteenth street. Contractors
are now drawing up their figures and if
deemed reasonable this plan will be
adopted by the city.
The proposed building will be fitted up
with all modern cony enlences. In the
basement which will be large and deep,
storage room is provided for hose, coal
and drainage The first floor has two
main entrances. making the building cap
able of holding four wagons. There will
be neat office, brass sliding poles and
other modern devices will be Installed.
The second floor will be given over en-
tireiy TO the fremen. Toward the front
the cots will be arranged and in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

Only per cent of the immigrants that
come to this country come to the south,
and as a rule they are the riff raft of
Europe. Why? Because the northern.
eastern and western states can go TO
Europe and contract for labor under the
federal laws, and they naturally con-
tract for the best The labor that can
be bought for so much per head. the
labor that is practically sold, comes TO
the sonth, and with three exceptions we
have been powerless to prohibit them.
Any crook can come to the port of
Mobile and get into Alabama whereas
if We had a bureau such as South Caro-
lima has we could so to Europe and get
what We wanted and keep the rest out.
Another contention was made, to the
effect that it would affect labor condi
lions, and especially farm labor. In that
respect they reason backwards. If We
could get l0O0,0t0 more people to Alabama
this would be the most prosperous part
of this country. Our land values would
double several times over, the state would
set double the tax. the city, the county
and in fact everything would be doubled
i'll value We would raise larger crops
and everything in the state would be i'm
proved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
William Alexander.

.u..ous of respect on the death Of
.a.n Alexander We're read as iol-
,ereas it has pleased Almighty Col
rlh-r OF AL mercies anu goodness
49,, .,ke from our midst our friend ana
cyhl1ade. William alexander. born at
Gainesville Ali. IN ISL who stood by
our SIDE. and Win, though but ~ years
ord. Dad the part OF Il nun promptly, obe-
dienily and cneerfullg III the late war
between the state. therefore. he II
Resolved, That We hereby express our
sincere regrets and condolences with his
family and To the Presbyterian churcH,
vino have lost such a cheerful, prompt,
faithful and real good member OF their
organizations DE it further
Resolved, that We understand, from his
Youth 10 to the day of his death, he
was always known as an humble lover
ana doer of duty, in every capacity and
that he left behind him the SAVIOR OF a
good name.
lie lay like soldier taking his rest,
on the banks of the beautiful river,
Where his comrades are lying in peace at
last.
TO be parted again. oh never.
lie went with u beautiful smile on his
face,
with nothing unpleasant to shake him;
AS If he was bound for better place
Where the angels would never forsake
him.
So we laid him to rest, his passport, that
smile;
With no flowers or laurels we crowned
him.
Wen meet him again In a little while,
With the comrades we cherished
around him.
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL l.. ROBERTSON.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

In appreciation of the kindness recently
shown the camp by the Daughters, the
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas. we have heard of the kind
ness of the Daughters of the Confederacy,
through Mrs. Charles Brown, to one OF
our members therefore,
Resolved That the thanks OF Camp
Hardee be and are hereby rendered tho
Daughters for their gracious help to our
afflicted comrade. w. T. Shaw
(SigneG) NJ. Ii. w ELLIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
On Death of General Shelley.

On Death of General Shelley.
Again Camp Hardee mourns the loss Of
comrade who was conspicuous for his
dauntless courage in the American civil
war.
Brig. Gen Charles Miller Shelley left
his home in Talladega as captain of
company of artillery, and was with his
company at PARIS Cross Roads in the
first battle of Manassas. His battery was
assailed by a strong force. He recruited
the Thirtieth Alabama regiment and was
elected colonel. This regiment met Grants
army at Port Gibson, and for long time
stubbornly resisted the attack against
large odds.
Gen. l. w. Garrett. referring to this
battle said: shelley was cool, gallant
and brave" Gen. S. D. Lee referred to
the Thirtieth under the leadership of
Shelley at Bakers Creek as The heroes
of the fight"
+ After many engagements, on, to-wt.
September H. 1868, he was commissioned a
brigadier general. At the battle of Frank
lin. out of 1100 in Shelleys brigade, Az
men were killed and wounded.
In the days OF ltcOHsliucllOn he HNeu
in Selma and took an active part in sup
pressing the crimes OF the lawless and In
| aleviating the sufferings of the people in
thar dark period of Alabama
lie was elected member of Congress
time and again He was also fourth aud
i,or under CIevelanis administration and
hi4ed all of his positions with great credit
- himself, his family and his friends.
&c has preceded us to the shades beyond
ne river; we nope the bright and beautl-
lul river that nows by the throne Of
cd, where his splal wid nlhgle win the
Inns 81 hia -a4.hht coh4faues
- 1t resolved:
. That th.s camp extend to his son
daugh.er and nls many lrlehds
81. ,,or.nest sympathy.
, hal Il base our minutes be set
e upon which 10 enrol me foregoing
.dpni, al ahetch.
.udt Il copy OF these resolutions be
20 Lieut.. james sneAey and MISS
..ae.h Mcconnell Shelley.
j. W. BUSH,
". H. YANCEY,
JOHN KORAN,
Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

Where there are few people and a
scarcity of labor there is no money.
Where there are people aud labor there
is money. The two things go together.
Immigration would settle the negro la
Dor problem for us also. The White man
would take the place of the negro On the
farm at the furnace, in the fields. woods
and Industrial plants, and the worthless,
no account vagrant would have TO so to
work or get out.
Il think the wrong view has been takea
of the matter. We should have an i'm
migration bureau Inder the federal law
no contracts can he made for labor in
Europe or elsewhere except by tire SOY
creign state, No private corporation or
Individual can make such contract
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-hieh capacity he served a term Of six
cars and did moi seek reelection. Since
'iis retirement from the supreme senrtl
'udge Sharpe has practiced law III Bir-
linsh1m in partne' ship with STATE Sen
ator Na than L. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

Test this all wool suit, ready
to put on, fine in fit, great in
quality; former price $40, now
$14.75. Marley & Bauman,
1924 First ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

Will strengthen and tone the entire
feminine organism and cure Backache,
Sick Headache, Cramps. Dizziness. n7s-
pepsia, Indigestion, Chilla, Colds cr
La Grippe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
Judge A. o. Lane.

Judge A. o. Lane whose appointment
to the associate judgeship of the CIRCUIT
court of jefferson county was made yes
terday by Governor Conner, was born in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

lions followed. in both Of which Judge
Sharpe was elected without opposition
In 1898 he was elected associate justice
of the supreme court Of Alaham2, in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
women
WHO ARE sICKLY

and anxious to be made well again
should commence taking HOstetter's
stomach Bitters. We guarantee every
bottle Of the genuine to be pure and
in taking 1t you have the positive as
surance that having cured others, It
will cure YOU too.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

the southern part of Alabama in lS4S. His
early life Was spent on the farm, during
which time he attended the public
schools. Later on he took a college
course As young man he taught school
in Clayton. Ala, and at the same time
studied law. For several months he was
editor of the Birmingham Iron Age and
by his writings drew attention to civic
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
viii Call Meeting of
Ownership Committee

Ter is opposed to the measure as con-
Germs ce~.ain sections
Mr. e'aimed that Mr.. Miller's at
titul d in part for the bill not
pass present session.
Mr. ,ated last night that he
would rs possible, call his COM
mittee l. der and invite Senator Miller
to explain the situation. This meeting
will be held probably this week, after
the legislature has adjourned, and after
Edward D. Smith, president of the league,
has returned from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
RESOLUTIONS ARE
ADOPTED BY CAMP
On Death of Comrades AIexan-
der and Shelley
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
Camp Hardee Appreciates Kindness
Recently Shown BY Daughters of
the confederacy and Resolu-
tions Are Adopted.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING |

Camp Hardee met yesterday afternoon
in its regular semi-monthly meeting. Sew
eral matters of material Importance to the
members of the camp were enthusiasts
tically discussed and resolutions were read
on the death of Comrades William Alex
ander and Charles Miller Shelley. The
meeting WAS largely attended and marked
interest was shown throughout.
The committee appointed to draft reso-
lutions on the death of General Shelley
reported as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 2.-Forecast for Ala
hama and Mississippi: Fair Sunday and
Monday; light south winds on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-03

Experienced mems
furnishings statesmen. Apply
to Louis Saks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
WASHINGTON CHOIR CONCERT.
Eighth of series of Musical Treats
Given at Columbia Theater.

Washington College of Music gave the
eighth Of its series of concerts. under the
direction of Sydney Lloyd Wrightson. at
the Columbia Theater yesterday after
noon.
The house was well filed with lovers of
good music, who did not fail to respond
promptly to the meritorious presentation
of a well selected programme of vocal and
instrumental numbers, by the Washington
Concert Choir ard William Morse Rum
mel. vi0linist; Felix Garziglia. pianist,
and Miss Ethel Tozier and S. Frederick
Smith, accompanies.
The vocal soloist was Mrs. William
Keye Miller. in the final choral number
Gounods cantata. "Out of Darkness, 90 he
quartet was composed of Mrs. W. W
Delano, soprano; Mrs. E. b. Spencer
contralto; B. Allen Terrell, tenor and
William a DOmeT bass
Messrs. Rummel and Garziglia played
Beethoveu's sonata. No. s, for piano and
violin. and later Mr.. Rummel played num-
bers by L'Eclair and Wieniawski. his dis
play of technique in the latter winning a
demand for an encore.
The choir sang with d precision only &c.
Quired by training OF the highest degree
The choral numbers irCluded also num-
! beTs by GerTitt Smith, Elgar, OWst, and
dc Koyen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
FILL NAVY YARD VACANCIES
Examinations VIII BE Held on Mon
dnv, February IS.

An examination OF applicants for filling
the positions Of one fiFst-class electrical
craftsman. AZ 500 a day, and one hrst-
class structural steel work craftsman at
the same salary. viii be held aJ the
Washington Navy Yard. Monday, Febru-
AIRY IS. The two positions are under the
Bureau Of Yards and Docks, Navy De-
partment. and the examination Will Dc
omen TO all comers who can give evidence
Of experience In the kind Of work for
which they seek employment, and who
are citizens Of the United states. Per
sons now holding positions at the yard
Will be admitted 10 competition on the
same footing as other applicants.
Applications should toe addressed go
the "Commandant, Navy Yard, Washing
ton. D. c." and must be delivered TO him
on or before Friday. February i.
Each applicant must state his name
age. residence, citizenship, present occu-
patton, and previous employment or WORK
done. The applications also must be &C
companled by evidences Of citizenship
and by certificates. preferably from pre-
viols employers. a 10 character, habits
Of industry. and sObriety, and skin and
experience in the kind of work required
The examination viii be practical ir
character, having reference exclusively Il
the requirements of the position 20 bC
filed.
The apEGeauts autecedents and expert
ence. as well as the character OF hi:
previous work, will be duly considered by
the board in making its recommendation
10 the Commandant
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
DIRECTOR BARRETT Ill.
Confined to Home with Slight Attack
of Ptomaine Poison,

John Barrett, director of the Bureau of
American Republics and late minister to
Ecuador is confined to his home with a
slight attack of ptomaine poisoning. He
was taken i'll two ago. and since then has
been unable 20 leave his bed.
The cause Of the attack is not known
Il is thought that he Will be about in a
few DAYS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
CELEBRATE MKINLEYs BIRTH.
George II. Thomas Post, G. \. r.,
Holds Commemorative Exercises.

Exercises commemorative Of the birth
OF William Mckinney were held last night
by George II. Thomas Post, g. a. r, and
the Womsn's Relief Corps Of that organ
ization. At the Northeast Temple. Fol-
lowing the rendition OF the hymn, Lead,
Kindly Light" and a prayer 10y Chaplain
". II Houn. Mrs Dorsey read paper
descriptive Of the life OF Mckinley from
the time of his enlistment until his death.
The address of ex-PresideuU Cleveland on
the life and character of Mckinley. given
before the faculty and student body OF
Princeton University. was read by Com
mander W IT, Hawthorne.
Mckinney as a statesman was the
theme of Col +. a Keller who spoke OF
his career Is n Representative. governor,
and President. and last, Of his death from
an assassin's bullet
McKinleys favorite hymn. Lead,
Kindly Light" was sung by Miss Edna
HazeIton The reading Of paper by
Mrs. Keller on the life Of Mckinley
closed the exercises
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02

Miss Eva Duke who has many friends
in this city. will sing and speak at the
Salvation Army Hall tomorrow evening
Miss Duke entered the Salvation Army a
few years ago in this city, and has since
gone through the training home for Off
cership in the army, and is at the present
time in command of the pioneer corps of
the army. with the title of captain. The
captain is on leave, visiting relatives in
the city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
CONTROL OF TUBERCULOSIS.
Legislation Sought 10 Provide for
ReEistration of Patients.

There was q hearing before the Senate
District Committee yesterday on the bill
urged by the District authorities to regu-
late the occurrence of tuberculosis in the
District of Columbia DR.. Woodward.
health officer of the District; Dr. Stern
berg. ex-surgeon general OF the army;
". II. Baldwin. chairman OF the commit
tee on consumption, Of the Associated
Charities; Dr. w. :. Thayer. Of the medi-
cal department Of Johns Hopkins; Dr..
Henry Barton Jacobs. alsc of Johns Hop
kns: Alr. Weller. of the Associated Char
tiles. Dr. Louis Mackall, Dr. ". p. Carr,
Dr. John 3. Nichols, DIT. J. B. Thomas.
DR.. J. b. G. Gusts, DR.. F. a. Swartwout,
Of the health Office; DIT. Dorsey Mcpherson,
DIT. Clara McNaUght0n, DIT. c. W Davis
and others were present and expressed
their views on the subject Of controlling
tuberCulous conditions.
DIT. Thayer and Dr. Jacobs explained
what had been done in Baltimore 10 re-
duce the danger from the white plague.
Dr. Woodward discussed the bill in detail,
showing that it was desirable 10 register
all cases so that there might be adequate
study Of conditions both during the life Of
patients and after death Il vas also
most important 10 secure complete disin-
lection after death or removal Of
patients.
Representatives Of the Washington Med
zeal Society and the Homeopathic So
ciety urged a substitute for the bin now
before the Senate in which only INDECENT
patients under official care are 10 be
the subjects of registration and special
study. The friends Of the substitute. how
ever, said they were in favor of the dis
infection proposed for all cases.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
ELKINs CASE JURY RESPITED.
Arguments to BE Taken Up Monday.
Train sheet as Evidence.

Justice Wright, in whose court the case
Of Robert Burton and George A. DubrueiI
against Senator Elkins for the recovery
Of $4,000 is being tried, yesterday in
formed the Jurors that 1t had been agreed
by counsel on both sides that # Senator
EIkins could secure the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company's record Of the train
which conveyed Senator and Mrs. Elkins
TO New York, December Is, 1901. and Of
the time il was detained at the union
station at Baltimore. the record should
go in evidence.
Justice Wright then respited the jury
until Monday when prayers win b6
argued The case is expected TO 80 tC
the jury by Tuesday noon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Cardoza Case Postponed TO Monday.

ney Mcnamara being engaged in the
prosecution Of murder trial. the hearing
Of the injunction suit of Francis L. Cor
dozo. the principal OF the Thirteenth
division OF the public schools. did
not take place yesterday Justice Gould
has set the case specially for IL O'Clock
Monday morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
FUNERAL OF W. c. KEECH.
Services Held at All souls Unitarian
Church.

Funeral services over the remains OF
William Cyril Keech, for thirty-seven
years a clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment. who died at his residence. Z45 Cal
ifornia avenue. Wednesday morning, were
held at All Souls Unitarian Church at II
o'clock yesterday morning. Rev. Dr.
Ulysses G. 3. Pierce officiated
The palIbearers were Charles Atkinson,
George W. Evans. James Sample. VIII
liam Forsythe. Joseph Muns0n. and VII
lis b. Magruder. At the church Mrs. II.
Clay Browning sang the favorite hymns
Of the deceased.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Mrs. Murray to Deliver Address.

Mrs Anna E. Murray viii talk on
Childhood at the Colored Young Wom-
ans Christian Association tomorrow aft
ernoon at 4;Se o'clock In the parlors of
the association. corner Four-and-a- half
street and Maryland avenue southwest. A
special musical programme has been ar
ranged
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
RELIGIOUS ENTERPRISE
IN THE UNITED STATES
BY FREDERIC ]. HAsKIN.

greatly. 1t is said that MormoEs pay
most for new adherents TO their faith,
and that the Salvation Army spends less
per individual than any other sect IN
securing its converts. The evangelists
declare that the distribution Of so much
.cheap literature nowadays makes it diff
ticult for churches to get as good results
from their printed matter as they did in
former years.
When the religions Of Europe first came
in contact with American shores is a
question that history has not definitely
decided. II is claimed that as early as
tho eleventh century divine in Iceland
had been consecrated as Bishop Of Ice
land, Greenland, and Vinland," and was
the recipient of special favors at the
hands of the Pope because he had visited
the shores Of Viniand and claimed It for
the Catholic Church. Some Of the Oldest
churches. established under the patronage
of the English crown are still standing
in this country. In many instances the
royal arms are displayed on the walls.
and the altar holds the communion silver
adorned with stilted inscriptions express
ing his majesty's good will to his faith
full subjects Notable among these IS
Kings Chapel. in Boston, now Uni
tartan church.
The first Sunday school OF the Method
| ist church in America was organized by