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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
WHITE MAN ROBS
 THREE NEGROES
Posse of Negroes Is Forming To Fol low and Capture the Person,
 Who Is Unknown.

Columbus, Ga, December H.-(Special.) A posse of negroes Is being organized in the Oswichee, Ala, community tonight to follow and capture an unknown white man who is said to have robbed three negroes tonight after trying apparently to kill them.
 Rose Reese, her son and son-in-law, Anthony Wiley were riding along the road when, it is claimed, white man came up in a buggy and opened fire on them. The woman was shot in the arm and shoulder, Wiley was shot in the leg and the clothing of the other negro was pierced with bullets.
 The man then robbed them. taking all their money and drove off in great hurry. coming towards Columbus.
 At 10 o'clock tonight a man driving at a furious gait passed over one of the Chattahooche river bridges, and is now somewhere in Columbus It is believed that he is the guilty person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Police Officer Sentenced.
Open Nights

New York, December H--Justice Burr today sentenced Acting Police Captain Kuhne to serve 20 days imprisonment in Kings county jail and pay a fine of s25o for contempt of court in failing to obey a writ restraining him from taking Ber- tillon measurements of Frank Jenkins. recently indicted on charges of forgery and larceny in connection with the sus- pension of the Jenkins Trust company. This is another step in the effort of the Jenkins brothers to have their Bertillon records destroyed An appeal from Jus tice Burr's decision will be taken, which will have the effect of stay of sem tence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
RECEIVER WANTS INSTRUCTION
Claims Gadsden Has Not Paid For Water For Two Years.

csadsden, December I'M F.. Jones, receiver of the Gadsden Waterworks com pany. has filed petition in the court of Judge Hundley at Birmingham. asking to be instructed in regard to his duties in caring for the property. He alleges that the city has paid no water rent for two years and does not know whether to extend further credit or not. The city some months ago signified its intention of buying the plant but up to this time nothing definite has been effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Durango Bank Fails.

Durango, Col, December 1.-The Smell ter City bank of Durango. state in- stitution. capital ssooo0, failed to open this morning. No statement of its assets or liabilities has been given out, but its deposits are believed to not exceed s1o0.- OOO. Charles Mcconnell. president of the bank. said that all liabilities would be paid in full. Lack of confidence, due, it is said, to the indictments of promi- nent citizens on charges of frauds under the federal laws led to the suspension of the Shelter City as wsll as the Colo rado hank. which tiIe0 laGt week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
JOINT DEBATE.
Possible Fall of United States To B,
 Decided at Goodwater.

Goodwater. December 17.-tSpecial.)- There will be joint debate at the Center school, between the Center and Midway debating societies, Friday. December 27. Subject: Resolved, That the United States of America will fall Or perish) as all other great nations have done.
 Welcome address will be delivered by J. A. McWhorter; response by p. H. Car michael.
 The speakers in the debate will be al follows:
 For Center, on the affirmation: Arthur l.. Hardegree and Claude G. Partridge. Jr For Midway. on the negative: O. C. Car. michael and C. w. Mckay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
KILLS HIMSELF
 WITH A SHOT GUN
NOAH w. WARD, A PROMINENT CITIZEN OF COLLINSVlLLE BE- COMES RESPONDENT OVER HIS FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Collinsvil1e, December 17.-(Special.) J. Noah w. Ward, a prominent citizen of this place, killed himself this morning about 62O o'clock by shooting himself through the head with a shotgun. He left note sasSng that it would not have been had it not been for his financial condition. His mind had not been right for two or three days.
 The suicide was committed in Ward s home in a back room. His wife and daughter were at home. The shot blew off the entire back part of his head.
 He was buried this afternoon at 2:So o'clock by the Masons, and according to the ritual of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, of which he was mem ber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Personal and General.

Mrs. F. L. Ellis is spending few days in Bessemer, where she was called by the illness of her mother.
 Arthur w. Cohn returned today from Gadsden to spend the holidays with his parents at Palmer Terrace.
 The Carnegie library will remain open during the holidays, except on Christmas day.
 The Knights of Pythias held an interest ing meeting tonight and nominated off, ficers for the ensuing term.
 Ensley lodge No. 165, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet "Wednesday night. A full attendance Is urged as the nomination of officers for the next term will be in order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
H. J. Lynch Is Dead.

Huntsville, December 17.-(Special)-H J. Lynch. aged T years, died last night at his home in Patton Grove after a lingering illness of several months. He was an old resident of Huntsville and was the first man to build home in Pat ton Grove, one of the thickest settled portions of the city now. He is sur vived by his widow and three grown chill dren Mrs. A. J. Mason of South Caro- lima, Walter Lynch of Birmingham, and Owen Lynch of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Referendum Election.

Lafayette. Ind, December 17.-Thou- sands of ballots are being received by the national officers Of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhang- CTS of America in this city. A referendum election of officers is in progress and a canvassing committee assembled hero today to begin canvassing the ballots. It will be the middle of January before the result is known. There are eight candidates for president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Republicans To Hold Meeting.

There will be a mass meeting held Wednesday night at the city hall under the auspices of the republican club of precinct 45. G. H. Reynolds, probate judge of Chiffon county; w. H. Stande- fur, former assistant United States dis trict attorney, and others will address the meeting. In addition to the speaking a fine programme has been arranged and number of local vocalists will appear.
 The republicans club of precinct 45 was formed a few weeks ago. T. G. Kenne- mer was elected president. Mir. Kenne- mer is well known in Ensley and vicinity, and is the efficient deputy sheriff for this territory. He is very popular and has made many friends since his appointment as deputy by his never falling courtesy and consideration. He will preside over the meeting Wednesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
CHIEF OF POLICE IS FOUND GUILTY girt Convicted of MansIaughter
 In First Degree KILLED FRANK MILLER Furnaces Close Down For Holidays. Mack Huskie Is In Jail Charged.
 With Murder of Louis
 Copeland.
 
KILLED FRANK MILLER

Gadsden, December .-(special)-The jury in the case of Chief of Police Birr of Ettalla. after being out almost twenty four hours, returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter in the first degree" and assessed his punishment at two years in the penitentiary. Chief Birt killed Frank Miller in Attalla last fall while having him under arrest for intoxication in an effort to put him in the city jail At torneys for the defendant have filed mo- tice of an appeal and judgment will be suspended until a hearing can be had in the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Killed With Billiard Cue.

Tampa, Fla, December H.-After being stabbed in the back with a file by Thom- as House, manager of a pool room at Plant City, Fla, Will Hobbs, 20 years old. recently from Georgia, struck House over the head with billiard cue, frac- tuYing his skull. death resulting In three hours. Hobbs wound is not serious, and he was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Bank Absorbs Competitor.

Hartselle, December 1I-tSpecial)-It Is currently reported here this morning that the First National bank of this place has absorbed the Citizens bank. also Of this place, buying their banking house on Main street. as well as their other bus mess. The Citizens bank was brancn of the Citizens bank of Athens, Ala, and owns some fine property here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Pastor Welcomed.

Florence. December tspecial)-The Rev. Mir. G. W. Read. of the First Meth oaist church. was formally welcomed into his new work in Florence by a large union meeting of the Presbyterian. Bap- tist and Methodist congregations Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
CONSTANTINE sANTis ARRESTED
Is Charged With Violating the United
 States Immigration Laws.

Mobile, December 17.-Special Officer A. A. Seraphic of the United States immi- grafton department this afternoon ar rested Constantine Santis, on a warrant. chraging him with attempting to land on the United States soil immigrants who are lawfully forbidden to land. At the same time the government attached the sum of s140C0 in a local bank for the purpose of claiming 1t if convic- ton is secured.
 The arrest was made after investi- gation lasting month and the govern ment will show that Santic operated bootblack stand in New Orleans, Pensa- cola and Mobile with aliens who were paid at the rate of 800 per year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Chilean Tariff Reduced.

Santiago. Chile. December 17.-rhe Chilean congress has reduced the im- port tax on all kinds of sugar n Dsx cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
OPIUM CURE

Morphine. Cocaine. Opium and all Drug Habits positively and painlessly cured without loss of time from business by the James Home Cure for Drug Habits.a product of the famous James Sanatorium. Over 1l000 cases cured. Trial ddence for booklet. under plain cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
May Abolish Some Offices.

The city council will meet in regular session at the city hall next Thursday night. The meeting will no doubt be an interesting one, as several matters re- latng to the license schedule for 1908 will come up for discussion. The committee to which the license schedule was re- ferred has worked hard to make the bur fair to those concerned and as two of them nave served the city for several years on the aidermanic board, they have had considerable experience along these lines The question of retrenchment win come before the board and 1t is possible some of the present offices of the city will be abolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18

pr. Thomas Gary of Selma died today at the home of his sister in this city. He came here some weeks ago to wait on her and was himself taken i'll and never recovered. Deceased was a pioneer physician of the state and was 75 years old. The remains were shipped to Selma today and burial will be had in that city tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Hazsr and Supper a Hlu Success.

The bazaar and supper given this eve- ming by St. Margrets Guild of St. Johns Episcopal church was a decided success. Notwithstanding the indictment weather, the affair was well patronized, the ladies selling everything in the way of eatablcs that was prepared A great many articles of fancy work were sold The supper was elegant and was well served. The ladies are much pleased at the success of the first night as fully sl5O was realized.
 splendid. feature was the exhibit of the drawing class of the public school, which were arranged around the hall. The draw ings were very creditable, many of them showing real merit.
 The bazaar will continue tomorrow and super will be served from to 9:30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18

T., T. Tallman. a market man of West Gadsden, was assaulted last night on his way home and robbed of SIS. He had another s14 in a different pocket that the robbers overlooked. Mir Tallman closed his market at about o'clock and started to walk to his home. The street where he was walking was lighted by moonlight. Suddenly, from out of the darkness at one side of the sidewalk a man stepped out and dealt him heavy blow over the forehead He fell to the sidewalk un- conscious. When he regained conscious ness he went to his home and later the police were summoned. They were un- able to find any trace of the robber.
 Ground will be broken tomorrow for the foundation for the new opera house. This Is the structure of the Hayden-Pake and Is to cost $30,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
I'M. [. 4. MOVEMENT
 MEETS MUCH FAVOR
Need for Organization keenIy
 Felt In EnSIey
COUNCIL MEETS TOMORROW
Some City Offices May Be Abolished as Part of Retrenchment Plan,
 Personal and General News of Ensley.

Ensley. December 17.-(Spccial9-Thc proposed organization of Young Mems Christian Association is meeing with much favor from all classes of the cit- zens of Ensley. many of whom have ex- pressed willingness to help financially and otherwise in starting a branch at this place. Among the many who ex- pressed themselves in this regard was Chief of Police James Merriman, who said:
 T am certainly pleased to learn that branch of the Young Mems Christian Association is about to be organized here. l am heartily in favor of 1t, as 1 know of no place where such an institution is more needed. mean by that we have so many young boys who have absolutely no place to go to amuse themselves and Consequently are on the streets at night, often until a late hour. The establish ment of this institution with athletic features, would be a good attraction for the boys, besides placing them in touch with moral and religious influences. hope the branch will be established. l will do all I can to make it a success. ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Pardon Cases Heard.

The pardon board. at it's regular tuesday meeting, passed on IT cases, after examining 2s. There will not be another meeting of the board this year. It IS understood that W. T. Sheets. sent up for eight years for killing his own son, will be pardoned Sheets killed the boy because he was trying to get into the house with a gun and he feared he would kill his mother and other members of the family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18

The furnace properties of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company were closed down today for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Pension Warrants.

Auditor Brandon and his force are getting out the warrants for old sold. fer pensions for the first quarter a, of 1908. There will be a little over $225,OOO distributed in this way just after New Year. new law puts al pensioners over so on the first-class list. This will increase the number getting the largest amounts The war. rants for every county will be in the hands of the officers by the first day of the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18
Hobson Is Willing.

Congressman Hobson, who is tryinf to get bill through to have the gov ernment pension old Confederates fl ready to fall in with the idea tha they be given the cotton tax money in stead of money direct. He writes T. J Hall of this city that he Is ready tt pull along that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-18

Mack Huskie, the slayer of Louis Copeland. has been indicted by the grand jury and arrested and in default of s4000 bail is now in the county tail. 1t will be remembered that Huskie shot and killed Copeland some weeks ago near county while he was acting as special officer and was seeking Copeland's ar rest.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-21
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. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
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For sale-Iron safe as good as new. Call Russell Grocery Company. For sale-A full blood Jersey COW for sale at bargain. Inquire old phone 5S3; 1916 West Sixth avenue.
 A. F. Sanders was commissioned a justice of the peace of Washington township, Jefferson county, yesterday.
 -LOST-Twenty-f dollars in currency Friday afternoon. Finder return to Secretary of the Y. M. c. A. and receive reward.
 The party of Little Rock peo- pie, among whom is Miss Zillah Re tan, we'll known in this city, arrived at Naples, Italy, yesterday.
 -Lost-Small gold bar pin with small diamond setting. Finder return to Mrs. Adolph Bluthenthal on West Fifth avenue and receive reward. DH dtf
 -Wanted-Good carpenters, mini mum rate, B 12 cents an hour, max imum rate, 40 cents an hour. No questions asked as to uniOnism. Ap- ply at room g, Masonic Temple build- ing, or at corner of Twelfth and Elm
 In the Graphic this morning will be seen the ad of s. A. Rosen- berg in which he announces the grand opening of his new Main street place, The Gem. The opening will be held Thursday fro to 6 D. m. Delicacies will be free and souve' nirs will also be given visitors. program of music will also be feature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-21
NOTICE.

The Democratic Central Committee of the Eleventh Judicial District, is called to meet at Dumas, August 1, at ' D. m., at the office of the Dumas News
 The candidates for prosecuting at terney are urged to be present with full and complete list of such per- sons as tfiey wish to serve for them, in eachovoting precinct and ward in the district, as judges of the election
 The committee does not want on that day an incomplete list of peYtbns No be named by them respectively as such judges, and if they fail to mama thak judges throughout the district, the committee will then and there name person or persons to serve as judges in any precinct or ward not named respectively by them.
 |. A. B. FLY, Chairman.
 w. B. SORRELLS, Secretary.
 Pbe press of the district please copy at usual advertising rates and present bills to committee at Dumas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-21

Vowell in San Antonio, Texas, be- fore their return home. Mrs. Doc Baldwin and son, Mr. anl Mrs. Frank Ragland and Mrs. Der tha Frank will go to Sulphur Springs this week to join the Pine Bluff colony there.
 John B. Martineau, assistant adju tant general of the State Guard, ar rived in the city last night on official business. He is stopping at the Ho- tel Jefferson.
 Sam Campbell and wife leave the first of the week for Alabama and Georgia. They will be gone several weeks. MT. Campbell received a telegram last Sunday inviting he and his wife to the state convention which meets in Dothan next week. The church of which he. was their former pastor, has offered to pay all their expenses, which is indeed a fine expression of their admiration and esteem.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Bracy, of Little Rock, who have been in this city for the past few days, the guests of their relatives, MT. and Mrs. M. c. Cross, left Friday for their home. They were accompanied by James Bracy of Batesville, who has also been spending few days in this city. They are enroute from Camden where they attended re- union of the Bracy family several days ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-21

D. H. Duncan, formerly of this, city but now of Monteagle, Tenn, is in the city on business. He expects l to remain here for several days. MT. and Mrs. J. c. Schloss and daughter, Selma, leave today for Memphis, where they will spend a few weeks the guests of relatives.
 Prof M. D McNeill will spend q part of his vacation in Mineral Wells, Texas, after which he will visit Colo rado before resuming his duties in Pine Bluff.
 Julius Leitner, of the firm of Lett ner and Veil, went to Fordyce yes terday afternoon to look after the property, which he recently pur- chased there.
 F. P. Kramer will leave in few days for Corpus Christi, Texas, where he will spend several weeks on a vacation, and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
 J. w. Hellums Jr. and little sister Miss Martha, are in the city for a few days, the guests of their rela- tives, MT. and Mrs. M. c. Cross at their Lakeside home.
 Miss Amy O'Hair of Little Rock, who is a guest of Tracy Mills and family here, will return to her home in Little Rock Monday. Miss O'Hair represents Wolfe Hall School.
 Mrs. R. C. Prewitt and daughter, Mabel, have returned from visit to relatives in Malvern and was ac- companied home by her niece, Miss Laurette Titus, who will visit relatives in Pine Bluff for several weeks.
 w. S. Eidge, of Bessemer, Ala bama, who is spending few weeks at Hot Springs for health, arrived in the city yesterday to be a guest of City Engineer w. J. Parkes for a few days. MT. Eidge is one of the city aldermen at Bessemer. Mrs. E. w. Freeman and son, Wroe, will leave in few days for James, town and Richmond for lengthy vis- it to relatives and friends. Major c. G. Newman and wife and Master Cor don Kreenan will also leave shortly l for the northern lakes.
 Mo Levine ,1eft Frt1ay afternoon for New York. Chicago and Other Eastern points, where he wi1 pur- chase the Fall stock of the Progress Toggery Shep of this city. MT. Le- wine expects to be gone about ten days.
 l Mrs. Lena Vowell and Mrs. Frank Stewart left Saturday morning for Little Rock, where they will visit relatives and friends for few days. From there they will go to Mineral Wells, Texas, and will visit A. c.