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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Henry w. Phelps.

Henry w. Phelps, 16 years of age, died at the residence of his grand parents, Rev. and Mrs. l.. A. Wright, 2315 Fourth avenue, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. His death is particularly sad. He came from Atlanta to Birmingham several weeks ago to make this hi. home. He found employment aud was entering upon a business career full of hope and aspira- ton, but in few days became i'll O., typhoid fever and after long suffering, passed away. His mother was at his bedside but his father was prevented by illness from leaving Atlanta. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from MT. Wright's residence and the services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan. The fnterment will be in Oakhill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
DEATH SENTENCE
 IN FOUR HOURS Trial of Thaxton EcIipses Records for Brevity MURDER OF HUNSTUCKER A. M. Boyd Tells cf Atrocie,s. Crime Committed Last Christnos-Ssn-
 tence Will Be Passed
 Today. a

It Is believed that all records for the brevity of trial of capital felony cases were broken yesterday in the first di- vision of the Jefferson county criminal court. It took just four hours to try convict, and pass the death penalty on Herty Thaxton, negro, who was charged with the murder of Samuel W. Hun sucker.
 The case was begun during the afternoon session of the criminal-eourt shortly be- fore 8 o'clock and herore a'clock, after being out less than 15 minutes, the jury returned a verdict finding the defendant guilty as charged in the indictment re turned by the grand jury, and fixed the penalty at death.
 Testimony of Boyd.
 There were about half dozen witnesses examined, and for the greater part the testimony of each corroborated that or the others All of the testimony was taken before 5:30 o'clock, and by 6SO o'clock the arguments were closed. The judge charged the jury, the case was put in their hands, and after being out between 10 and 15 minutes the jurors returned their verdict which sealed Thax- tons fate.
 A. NJ Boyd who was night foreman at the Birmingham Rolling mill at the time of the murder was the star wit ness in the case. MT. Boyd was with Hunstucker when Thaxton and two other negroes held them up, robbed them and shot Hunstucker The witness testified that he and Mir Hunstucker were going from the rolling mill 10 their boarding house on the corner of Avenue B and Eleventh street, and had gotten nearly home when Thaxton and two other ne- groes held them up at the point of 0 pistol
 The Murder Committed.
 Hunstucker, 1t seems, turned when the gun was stuck in his face, and as he did so Thaxton fired, the bullet taking effect in the region of the heart. Death was almost instantaneous. This happened on the night of December 22, 1906 the Sat urday night before Christmas. MT. Boyd testified that he broke away from the negroes after his companion was shot and escaped unharmed after being fired at a time or two.
 sThaxton was well known around the rolling mill quarters. He has unusual features for a negro, and for this req n Boyd states that he cannot be mistaken in that he is the man who shot Hun sucker.
 The date for Thaxton's execution will probably be set today, this being the reg ular sentence day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Griuqs' Lectures.

The subject of Edward Howard Griggs' lyceum lecture at the Auditorium Monday night is "Shakespeares Julius Caesar, or the Problem of the Individual and the State" This lecture will be the star number of the lyceum course, and Bir- mingham is fortunate in having an op- portunity to hear this remarkable lee turer.
 MT. Griggs will deliver special course of six lectures at the Auditorium on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday after moons, two lectures each day. beginning at 2:3O p. m. His subjects will be Socra- tes, St. Francis of Assist, Victor Hugo, Carlyle, Emerson and Tostoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

tour until he, himself. was able to com pete again. Christie left New Orleans for New yark, and left the car, Strar g, George and Pickens benind.
 According to the statement of Pickens, Strang was very desirous of making a 50-second record, so he. and his mana gers decided to get the car from New Orleans to Birmingham without Christies knowledge. Strang figured that without Christie being the wiser, he could drive a mile in 50 seconds and get the car back to New Orleans He returned to Birmingham because the local track Is considered the fastest in the world He was especially anxious to make the record this fall, as it is generally understood that after Jan uary 1 there will be no record driving un- der the rules of the automobile club.
 Of course, Strang did not figure on an accident happening to the machine He came to Birmingham, and in his desire to make the record tanked 1t with too pure gasoline. The crank-tank gave way, and the car was sadly wrecked And after all. Strang didn't get record. lie drove half the way in 23l3 seconds, and would prob ably have finished good 47. He left the following morning for New Orleans and Homer George for New York Pickens left a week earlier for San An tonlo.
 When Christie made an effort to locate his car in New Orleans, he failed. De tectves were employed. They discovered the wonderful machine in the Stanley garage, Birmingham, where Strang had left it for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
TWENTY-TWO YEARS
 FOR FRED BURKE
HE KILLED CONSTABLE HOLLIS. ARTHUR ALLEN GETS 10 YEARS. ALBERT MILLER, HIGHWAY ROB- BERY, WAS ACQUITTED.

The jury in the case of Fred Burke, charged with the murder of Constable John H. Hollis at Littleton on June 8. 1907, returned verdict of guilty yesterday afternoon at o'clock, and fixed the sen- tence at p years imprisonment In the penitentlary. The case went to the jury Thursday afternoon shortly before 5 o'clock, and 1t was feared that a mis- trial would be the outcome of the work in the jury room
 The jury in the Arthur Allen case re- turned a verdict of guilty yesterday aft ernoon and fixed the punishment at ten years Imprisonment in the penltenttary. Allen, negro, was charged with high way robbery and attempted criminal as- sault.
 Albert Miller. the negro boy charged with highway robbery and who was tried at a night session of the first division of the criminal court Thursday night, was acquitted of the charge against him in the indictment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Nothing of unusual interest was on trial in the courts yesterday. Several eases are still on trial and jurors are required to report in the circuit court this morning at 9:SO.
 Circuit Court.
 In Judge Colemans division of the cir- cult court yesterday the case of Jack Hodges vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company resulted in a verdict for the defendant.
 The case of Tom Davis ct al, admins trators, vs. c. M. Burkhalter is on trial. In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court a verdict for $500 was returned in the case of Sanders Garretson vs Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany.
 The case of w. J. Address vs. J. F. Graham went to the jury at 5:30.
 In the first division of the city court the case of Sims & White ct al vs. Mitchell Lumber company is still on trial In the second division of the city couit the case of Fannie B. Hollenwercl vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial
 In the third division of the city court the case of John Byrd vs. the Birmingham Oil company is on trial.
 Chancery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday the following cases were dismissed:
 Jones Alexander vs. Susie Alexander; i; Amanda Price vs. Louis Price; Charles Heron vs. Mary Etta Heron.
 The following docket is set in the chan cery court today:
 Chancery Court Docket
 Mary Reed vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; Mrs. E. Leader vs. B. Berstein ct al; Jane Shelby vs. Warrior Coal and Cokescompany ct al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
NEW ELECTRIC GO.
 IS INCORPORATED

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yester- day by the Oliver Electric company which seeks to conduct a general busi- ness for electrical work, such as in- stalling and repairing all kinds of electrical machinery. The principal of fees of the company will be In Bir- mingham. The authorized capital stock of the company is $6000, but 1t will begin business with only $500 sub scribed. The officers and directors elected for the first year are s. W. Oliver, president; J. r. Balding, sec retary treasurer, and R. c. Rottler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
CHILD CRUSHED
 UNDER STREET GAR
HORRIBLE FATE OF BUNA COOLE AT AvONDALE-SHEW WAS PLAY ING WHEN AN AVENUE C CAR STRUCK HER. .a.aaa.s.a.y

Buna Everline Coole, the little 4-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. A. Coole. was instantly killed under the wheels of an Avenue c street car yes- terday morning directly in front of the Avondale public school, Forty-third street and Third avenue. south, Avondale.
 1t seems, from accounts, that the little girl was playing in the street and shortly before the car came up she started across the track Before she could get off the car struck her, knocked her down and ran across both legs. The body was also otherwise badly rhangled.
 An ambulance from the Gaudin Under taking company responded to the call, but before it arrived the little girl was dead. The childs mother was the first person to reach her after she was hit by the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
CARS DERAILED;
 SPIKES WERE DRAWN

Five cars of Southern freight train No. 6O7 were derailed yesterday morn ing by the spreading of rails just oe yond Coalburg. An eyanination Of the track showed that nearly s1f- oI the spikes in two rails had evidently been drawn, and from this 1t is suspected by the work of would-oe train robbers. Luckily the freight struck the loose rails first.
 Sheriff Higdon sent the dogs to the scene of the trouble and a track was taken but soon lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
REPRESENTATIVES AND PRoMl- NEWT CITIZENS RETURN LAST NIGHT-eRAY SPENT THE DAY IN BIRMINGHAM.

Those Jefferson county representatives who were not compelled to spend Satur- day in Montgomery serving on commit tees returned home last night.
 With them came several prominent Bir- mingham citizens. representatives from other counties, and delegates at large . Lieutenant Governor Henry B. Gray reached Birmingham yesterday morning, he having been called heres by important business. He did not, therefore, partie- ipate in the Jdoings of yesterday"
 Those returning had very little to say. Work has begun. When asked if the leg islature would pass all the administration bills for the further regulation of the railroads, the representatives smiled and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
GEN. BUSH ISSUES
 THE REUNION ORDER

The following order has been issued from the hcadQasrters Of the Fourth brigade, Alabama division, United Con federate Veterans:
 All delegates and other Confederate Veterans. sponsors, maids of honor apd matrons are requested to meet at the Louisville and Nashville depot on the morning r November 13, at a.m., in uniapm, to attend the reunion of the Ala bsma divisions, U. c. ", at Montgomery.
 "GENERAL J. w. BUSH. "A. C. OXFORD. Adjutant General" There will be quite a number of peo- pie from Birmingham who will attend the reunion at Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
HEART RIGHT. It Makes a Great Difference.

About two years ago became alarmed because my husband had attacks from fainting spells caused by weak heart, from drinking coffee.
 At first he did not like Postum. I had not then learned to boil it long as direc- tions Say, to get the rich flavor and brown color.
 After 1t was made right. he liked 1t. and now for more than a year he has not been troubled with his heart-in fact, his general health is better than for years.s Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich. Read. '@rhe Road to Wellville." in pkgs There's a Reason" -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
At the Gayety.

Manager Yost of the Gayety Is pre- senting this week that famous burlesque organization, Robie's Knickerbocker Bur lesquers. This seasons offering is en- tirely new, and embraces long list of novelty specialties, chief among them being Reid and Gilbert; the great Christy, one of the funniest and extremely clever jugglers stately Ella Gilbert; Elliott and Neff, clever entertainers: the men with the hats. Jennings and Jewell, and fasci- mating Louise Willis. Matinee today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

the balance of the committee will be announced immediately.
 Upon motion of Prof W. B. Phillips Major Elliott w. B. Wlloughby and Ju- Han Kendrick with Professor Phillips as chairman. were appointed a delega- ton to attend the American mining con gress, which convenes in Joplin, Mo-, in a short while.
 R. x. Rhodes introduced a resolution placing the club on record as being op- posed to the action of the Birmingham Terminal company in refusing to allow the Postal Telegraph company to estab- fish an office in the Terminal station, which gave the Western Union a moaop- oly. 1t was passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
UNDERWOOD TALKS OF CANAL PROJECT Urges PracticabiIity As Against
 the Theoretical
  CONNECTION BY RAILROAD Commercial Club Invites United States Steel Corporation Official To Visit
 District-Aganst Western
 Union Monopoly.
CONNECTION BY RAILROAD

The talk by Congressman Underwood on the subject of a waterway from Bir- mingham to the gulf was the most inter- esting part of the regular monthly meet ing of the Commercial club, which was held yesterday afternoon. Several other matters were also taken up, among them being the passing of a resolution inviting the officials of the United States Steel corporation to visit the Birmingham dis trict and another resolution condemning the action of the Birmingham Terminal company in refusing to allow the Postal Telegraph company to place a station in the Terminal station for the handling of commercial business and in allowing the Western Union Telegraph company the exclusive privilege
 Congressman Underwood was called upon by President Wood for a few words in regard to waterway from Birming- ham to the gulf and replied in part as fol- lows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Neva Bass.

Neva Bass, the 2-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jesse Bass, died yesterday morning at the family residence at Gate City after lingering illness. The funeral services were held from the residence yes- terday afternoon at o'clock The inter- ment was made in the family burial ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
"BIack Patti Troubadours."

The Black Patti Troubadours, she premier coored show of America, will appear at the Jefferson theatre Monday matinee and night
 The stage offerings for this season in- clude Black Patti and the entire com pany, singing and enacting some of the sweet southern melodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
At the siIou.

The engagement of Watson. Arlington and Wrothe in Me. HIm and l." at the Bijou theatre, will be ended with a mati- nee this afternoon and performance to- night. This offering has drawn very well at the Bijou. Next week a heavily mount ed Blaney play entitled, Young Buffalo, the King of the Wild West" will be the attraction. This play is the latest effort of MT. Blaney, and Is said to surpsss all his previous attempts in writing thrill ers." Real Indians and cowboys will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Dora Bell AusIeY.

Dora Bell Ausley, the 11-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. S. A. Ausley, died yesterday at the family residence, 724 Kate avenue. from pneumonia. The funeral services were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock The interment was made in the Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

plays, so daringly imaginative and so enlightened by the personality of Maud Adams that common words of praise do not seem to fit Never, Never, Never land seems for away when we talk about it, but Maud Adams brings it close to us
 Two more performances will be given. one this afternoon and one tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Marriaue Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from fbe office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 H. E. Klnsolving Of Birmingham to Mss Allie Drew
 Allen Peoples of Arga to Miss Alta Keeler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Sunday School Chorus.

The Jefferson County Sunday school ch orus will meet Monday night at the Central Presbyterian church. It Is urged that every member be present, as the chorus will take up It's winter work. A full attendsaGe is requested by the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
At the Majestic.

pleased the patrons of the Majestic with his new songs, witty sayings and bIs clever dancing. MT. Carroll has the faculty of making good as soon as he enters, and, too, is about the only come- dian ever seen here who dances and sings. It's his first appearance at the Ma jestic, but 1t is hoped he will come back again soon. His songs are all new never heard here before. His jokes are original and his dancing-well, you just ought to see him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Grace Georqe In "pivorconsp D

Grace George, who comes to the Jeff ferson theatre next Wednesday night, has in "Divorcons" the most attractive pro duction in her half dozen years as a star. There is such an alluring zest to the play that 1t holds one by reason of its clever audacity and it's many bright lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Buna Everllne coole.

The funeral services over the remains of Buna Everline Coole, the little 4-yesr- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. A. CooIe, who was accidentally killed at AvondaIe yesterday afternoon, will be conducted from the Avondale Methodist church this afternoon at o'clock The intermept will be made in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
"The Holy Citv."

The clerical inducements of .'rhe Holy City" the Biblical drama by Clarence Bennett which is to be the offering at the Jefferson theatre Tuesday matinee and night, run into the thousands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November S. Weathsr forecast for Alabama and MAsissipp.: Fair Saturday; Sunday fair, slightly cooler in north portion. light south winds on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

Prof. W. B. Phillips introduced q res olution inviting the American Institute of Mining Engineers to hold it's annual meeting here next year Professor Phil lips referred to the meeting of the or ganization in Birmingham in 1888. and
 suggested that the reception to be ae- corded them 20 years after that date be one that will be set down as the greatest in the organizations history. The res oluton was passed and special com nhttee will be appointed to handle the matter.
 It was announced that Major anderson was chairman of the reception commit tee for the waterways convention. to be held here on November 1e, and that
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-05-31

Texas, as an amendment to the Con-
stitutlOn of Texas, to be voted upon
on the first Tuesday in August, 1907.
All persons favoring said amendment
shall have written or printed on their
ballots, as follows: For the amend
ment to the Constitution, providing
for n Department Of Agriculture and
II Bureau OF Labor And those op-
posed to said amendment shall have
written or printed on their ballots.
as follows: Against the amend
ment to the Constitution, providing
for Il Department OF Agriculture and
Il Bureau of Labor" And the sum
of $4,000 two thousand dollars, or
SO much thereof as may he necessary,
is hereby appropriated out of any
funds in the Treasury of the State OF
Texas, not otherwise appropriated,
to pay the expenses OF such publica-
tons, proclamation and election.
\ true copy l.. t. DAsHIELL,
Secretary of State.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-05-31
ton Authorizing the Establishment
OF a State Printing Plant.

Joint Resolution authorizing the sub
mission to Il vote of the people OF
the State OF Texas of Il proposed
amendment OF Section p, Article
XVI. OF the Constitution OF the
State OF Texas, relating TO print
ing. publishing, stationery, paper
and fuel, and making an apprOpri-
alton therefor.
BE it Resolved by the Legislature
of the State OF Texas
Section l. That Section u OF Arti-
Gle XVI of the Constitution of the
State of Texas be SO amended as to
hereafter read as follows:
Section y. All printing and pub
fishing. and all stationery, paper and
fuel for the various departments, and
for all offices, whether created by this
Constitution or by law, shall he done
and supplied as may he provided by
law, and for the accomplishment OF
these objects and purposes the Legis-
lature may provide and establish all
requisite means and agencies, invest
ed with such powers as may be deem
ed adequate and advisable.
Sec. ,. The foregoing constitutions
al amendment shall be submitted to
vote of the qualified electors Of the
State ut an election to he held thro
ughOut the State on the first Tues
day in August, A D. 1907. at which
election all voters favOring said pro-
posed amendment shall write or have
printed on their ballots the words
For the amendment to Section II of
Article XVI OF the Constitution. re-
lating to stationery. printing, paper
and fuel, and all those opposefshall
write or have printed on their bal
lots the words Against the amend
ment TO Section u of Article XVI OF
the Constitution, relating to station
cry, printing, paper and fuel
See. .. The Governor nf the State
is hereby directed to issue the neces-
sary proclamation for said election
and to have the same published as
required by the Constitution and eN-
listing laws of the State.
Sec. t. That the sum OF two thou
sand $4,000 dollars, or so much
thereof us may be necessary, is here
by appropriated out OF any funds in
Treasury Of the State OF Texas not
otherwise appropriated, to pay the
expenses of such publication and
election.
"A true COPY l.. r. DAsHlELL.
Secretary OF State.