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La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13
Methodist, Rev. VIC. Barron. Pastor

Morning theme will he Initial
and Finished Manhood. Preaching
at 7:30. Other services as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
GETTING READY TO FIRE A BIG GUN
NESBITT TALKS OF
 COMMISSION WORK
Important Decisions Are To Be Ren- dered After Hearing of
 Arguments This Week.

W. D. Nesbitt, associate railroad com missioner, returned last night from Mont gomery, after attending the regular monthly meeting of the Alabama railroad commission.
 MT. Nesbitt stated that chiefly routine matters were transacted yesterday. He returns to Montgomery tomorrow, and remains there throughout Friday, when several important decisions will be rem dered by the commission,
 Wednesday the classification of the Alabama Great Southern railroad will be determined. Wednesday the Birmingham southern cases V l be argued and the decision rendered. These cases are based on the fees demanded by the Birming- ham Southern for switching cars. All ot the testimony, as is remembered, has been taken.
 Friday, a decision in the petition of the Farmers union for a cheaper rate on compressed cotton will be rendered. This Is another matter that has occupied the attention of the commission for several weeks.
 These arguments will be entered by some of the most prominent railroad at torneys and will attract to Montgomery number of prominent railroad officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
PERUVIAN DIES
 OF HIS INJURIES
Was Shot Ten Days Ago By T. J Whitfield, Who Claimed To Act
 in SeIf-pefense

William c. Perryman, who was shot ten days ago near the corner or Sew enth avenue and Twenty-eighth street py T I. Whitfield, died at St. Vincents nos pital yesterday afternoon from the ef- fects of the wound sustained in the diff ficulty.
 Perryman was shot by White1eld on the night of Thursday, November S. II is said that the two men had been to- gether during the early part of the night, and just prior to the time of the shooting they were seen to come out of saloon. The witnesses of the shooting state that Whitfield fired upon Perryman without provocaton. After the affair was ended Whitfield went to police headquarters and gave himself up to the authorities.
 The bullet from Whitf1eld's pistol is said to have entered the small of Perryman' s back and ranged downward through the abdomen, going clear through. The intes- tines were perforated in several places and there has never been any hope for the wounded man.
 Whitfield has been held in the county jail without bond on charge of as- sault with intent to murder. Yesterday a warrant charging murder was sworn out.
 The remains of Perryman will be sent to Montgomery this morning by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
DETECTIVE PATTON SUCCUMBS ID FEVER Well Known Police Officer Dies
 At St. Vincent's HAD MADE MODEL OFFICER Condition Was Favorable Ten Days Ago But Hemorrhages Recently
 Set in and He Died After
 Brave Fight.
HAD MADE MODEL OFFICER

After about six weeks illness from ty- phoid fever Detective Robert II. Patton died at St. Vincent's hospital yesterday evening at 6;90 o'clock, and one of the most valuable men in the police depart ment of the city of Birmingham re- ported to his Chief on high.
 Detective Patton was taken i'll a little less than six weeks ago and after a brief Illness was removed to St Vim cents hospital in order that the best and closest attention possible might be given him. His condition 10 days ago was considered reasonably favorable but within the past few days he grew grave ly worse and hemorrhages set it. He died yesterday evening aIter brave fight.
 While the death of Detective Patton had been expected for 4S hours It came as a profound shock. There Is possibly no man connected with the police de- partment who is more popular and more pleasantly and generally known as was MT. Patton Since coming to Birming ham some IS or II years ago he has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
RESOLUTIONS FOR SMITH.
Typographical Union Loses Friend in
 Death of Newspaper Man.

At the regular monthly meeting Of Typographical Union No. 104, held in the hall at Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. the following resolutions relating to the late Eli p, Smith were unani- mously adopted by rising vote;
 Whereas, Death has removed from the walks of men and the activities of a well-spent life a valued and good friend of Birmingham Typographical Union No. 104, in the person of the late Eli P. Smith; and
 Whereas, During the lifetime of MT. Smith he gave to this union and mem bers thereof numerous evidences of his friendship and regard; and
 Whereas, It is known to us that on sundry occasions his personal services and his influence have been exerted in our behalf, both as trade union and as an association of craftsmen whose ob- jects reached beyond the sordidness of business considerations; and
 Whereas, It is meet and proper that we take action in formal way as an or ganization expressive of our appreciation of our departed friend; therefore be it
 Resolved, by Birmingham Typographical Union No. 104 That in the death of Eli P. Smith we realize we have lost a true and valued friend one who was deeply apprecative of our objects and purposes and who was ever ready to lend his influence worthily in our behalf; be it further
 Resolved, That we tender our sympa- thies to the bereaved family in their sore distress and to The Birmingham News in the loss of his invaluable services; be it further
 Resolved, That a copy of these reso- lutions be furnished the press and that an engrossed copy bearing the seal of this union be sent the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
WILL MEET TODAY TO
 DISCUSS LICENSE
COUNCIL HAS NOT VET DECIDED DEFINITELY ON ANY RAISES, BUT QUITE A NUMBER ARE CON- TEMPLATEp.

The miscellaneous committee of the Clty Council has been called to meet this after noon at the city hall by Chairman Bur nett to take up again the license and expense budget for next year, prepara- tory to making full report to the City Council tomorrow night
 While 1t is generally understood that licenses will be raised, the chairmen and three members of the committee stated last night that any forecast of the sched- ule was entlrely without authority, as they themselves have not decided on the license for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, nor the Water Works company. He said that the mat ter has only been talked over, and even after the committee draws up it's report 1t may be torn .~- pieces by the City Council.
 At the meeting tomorrow night the off, eers of the city will be elected Until a city clerk Is selected. Until city clerk is selected B. A. Pepperman will act in that caDacitV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
LEWIS CASE WILL
 BE HEARD TODAY
Negro Boy Who Ran Governor Corners Automobile To Ap-
 pear Before Benners.

The preliminary hearing of Charley Lewis the negro boy who ran Governor B. E. Comer's automobile over J. D. Bles on Saturday night, November 23. fatally injuring him, will come up before Judge l. Fl. Benners in the first division of the inferior court on Thursday morn- ing at 10 clock.
 It will be recalled that Lewis was driv- ing tine governors auto down Twenty first street toward the depot, intending to meet Governor Conner at the train, when he ran over and fatally injured MT. Bles. who was q carpenter and con- tractor. The man was struck violently with the machine and as soon as medical attention was received the injuries were pronounced fatal, and he died shortly afterward.
 Lewis, who Is apparently 12 or II years old, was arrested and placed in the county jail on a charge of murder. He has re- mained in jail since. bond having been refused him. The case is announced for Thursday morniHA at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03

-~-~-~~-~-~-~-~~-~-~--> -~-->>---~--~---~----~-~ worked most of the lime with the police department. and at the time he was stricken he had become part and u very important member of the depart ment.
 Robert II. Patton was an Alabamian, born in Huntsville on September 2S 1862. After completing his education, at the age of IS years he went to New Orleans ard remained there for seven years. sub- sequently removing to Icllisyllle. Miss, where he spent three years. He then came to Birmingham and. with his broth CT, J. H. Patton, was for several years connected with the livery business.
 He was appointed officer on the Birmingham police force on October 3l, 1s95 and in 1901 was appointed a city de- tectve His services were always In the interest of the city and were the most efficient and of the highest order. In February, 1902 he captured one of the boldest and most daring counterfeters who ever undertook to use the state of Alabama as a field for operations. In his possession was found counterfeit United States currency amounting to nearly $25,- GOO. Detective Patton also worked up many other prominent cases.
 He was working at the time he was taken Ill with Detective W. F. Murphy
 Having grown with the department as he had and worked his way up in 1t, the deceased had grown to be very im- portant factqr and his loss will be emil nently felt. His death is deeply regret ted among his fellow workers especially but the public at large mourns his loss. Chief Wler said last night; "l have lost q valuable detective and a good officer, and the public loses a good, honest man, and one of it's best citizens
 The body of the deceased was removed yesterday evening to the undertaking es- tablishment of Lige Loy, where it will lay until funeral arrangements are made. It is not yet known whether the interment will be made in Birmingham or Hunts vile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
BEGAN YOUNG.
Had "coffee Nerves' from Youth.

"When very young l began using coffee and continued up to the past six months. writes a Texas girl.
 .T had been exceedingly nervous, thin and very sallow. After quitting coffee and drinking Postum Food Coffee about a month my nervousness disappeared and has never returned. This is the more remarkable as l am Primary teacher and have kept right on with my work.
 My complexion now is clear and rosy, my skin soft and smooth. As good complexion was something 1 had greatly desired, I feel amply repaid even tho this were the only benefit derived from drinking Postum.
 Before beginning it's use I had suf- fered greatly from indigestion and head ache; these troubles are now unknown.
 Best of all, l changed from coffee to Postum without the slightest inconve- nience did not even have headache. Have known coffee drinkers who were visiting me. to use Postum week with out being aware that they were not drink ing coffee
 q have known several to begin tho use of Postum and drop 1t because they did not boil it properly. After explain ing how it should be prepared they have tried it again and pronounced it delicious
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the booklet. ''Th( Road to wellvilie,' in pkgs. There's Q Reason"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
NEW COMPANY FORMED. Will Handle Railway, Mine and Other
 Supplies and Materials.

Application for q charter was filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Railway, Standard Test Materials company, which proposes to carry on Q business of handling all kinds of manu- featuring, railway mine and other sup plies and materials. with central offices in Birmingham.
 The authorized capital stock of the company Is 5000 which has been fully subscribed and paid mp.
 The officers and directors elected for the first year are: M K. Moore, pres ident; T. c. Cairns. vice president l.. w. Mslner. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
KENDR|CK THINKS | CITY WELL TREATED
 City Engineer Goes Into Ques- ton of pavementS | BITUMINOUS IS THE BEST
BITUMINOUS IS THE BEST
Explains How Impressions Can Get Abroad That Everything Is Not Right-Committee Adjourns
 for Several Days.

The testimony of Julian kendrick, Bir- minghsm's city engineer, before the bltu- llthic investigation committee at the city hall last night was both interesting and exhaustive. MT. Kendrick gave a very . careful history of the paving that has been done in Birmingham, how he had came to the conclusion that bitulithlc IS the best for the citys purposes, and that nowhere had he ever heard of any graft on the part of city officials.
 He said that he could well understand now a private citizen or a new member of the street committee could attend q session of that committee, hear some pro- moter telling his troubles and the ad- yantages of his particular pavement, see the committee ignore him and let the contract, and go away believing that an injustice had been done, when, in fact, possibly that same promoter had been before the committee only few months before representing q different pavement, and running down the one which he then praised.
 Investigated All Kinds of Pavemerts.
 MT. kendrick began with the time when he first heard of bituminous macadam told how the aldermen and himself went to various cities and investigated all kinds of pavements, looking for something both durable and less noisy than brick how they finally decided to try asphalt and bituminous macadam on the business streets side by side. and thus decide by practical experience which is the best
 He showed letters in which Warren Bros objected strenuouslyzio his draw ing specifications which would allow both bituminous and asphalt bids how they finally agreed to bid, and were the only bidders because when the asphalt people found that Birmingham could only pay for the improvements after the work was finished and the property owners had paid their assessments, they declined to bid. The first contract was let to the bitulithic people on Third avenue, and as repeated efforts to get asphalt bids failed the board finally awarded all the contracts to the Bitulithic company He took up each paving contract, rected the incidents attendant thereto, but in none of them was there anything out of the ordinary.
 AL one tilhe "Hci |" dnSsth1ii 'e''ie NP as to whether to take a bid of the Bar bour Asphalt company MT. kendrick wrote to A. w. Dove, Pin. D., chemical engineer of Washington, D. C., an interna- tional authority, and asked if Trinidad asphalt or any other asphalt could be substituted for Warren Bros. Puritan brands. The reply came stating that bitulithic material had been laid In Wash ngton for 90 years, and was still good, and that the engineer did not believe Trinidad asphalt would mix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Officers Are Elected for the Ensuing
 Year.

Birmingham. Council, No. 635, Knights of Columbus. met last night in Knights of Columbus hall and elected the follow ing officers to serve during the year 1908:
 R. N. Wheeler, grand knight (re- elected); James J. Boggan, deputy grand knight; Frank J. White. chancellor; Rev. James E. Coyle, chaplain; pr. Walter R.. Ward. physician: Henry J. Kribs, record ing secretary; M. F.. Lennehan, financial secretary; M. Ryan Mullane, lecturer; Maj w. P. German, advocate; James J. O'Rourke. warden; Matthew Aspin, inner guard; B. B. Martin, outer guard. Trus- tees-Hugh McGeever and John w O'Nell. for two years; John Crane for one-year tenn; H. J. Smith, organist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from ths office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Roca Domenico of Birmingham to Miss Vaccarella Consettina.
 Charles A. Perkins of Morris to Miss Alice Graham.
 Cleveland H. Simpkins of Avondale to Miss Pearl Jones.
 J. F. Greer of Birmingham to Miss E,Gie Brttan.
 fKelley Vandever to Mrs. Jennie Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of MT. and Mrs. s. Spiro and Jonas Spiro are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jonas Spiro from the family residence, 1905 Seventh avenue north, this morning at 9:3O. Interment at Cemetery Emanuel.
 There will be a car at the door to carry friends to the cemetery. The fol- lowing are the pall-bearers: R. NJ. Shinks. Julius Marks, Morris Erdrch, Louis Beck, Sidney Hart, Max Winkler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
Mrs. Georgia Beaver.

Mrs. Georgia Beaver age 22 years, died yesterday at the late residence in Avon dale after a brief illness from bronchitis
 The remains were sent to Farrell Ala, yesterday afternoon by the Green Un- dertaking company for interment there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
Board of Trade Meets Today.

The board of trade will hold it's regular monthly meeting in the board of trade rooms, 433-4-5 First National bank build ing, this afternoon. A number of mat ters of vital interest to the merchants of the town will be taken up and the meet ing will probably be we'll attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
Mrs. M. J. Horton.

Mrs. M. J. Horton, age 10 years, died yesterday at her home at Cedar Grove, near Leeds. The fueneral services will be conducted from the Cedar Grove church this morning at Il o'clock. The interment will be made in the Cedar Grove cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03

week it is expected that the royal con- fiict will be on.
 The conflict between the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the state of Ala bama, and the intervention of the federal court, Is generally considered the gravest situation In this state since the days of the reconstruction period
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 2.-Forecast Tor Alabama. and Mississippi: Fair and war mer Tuesday; Wednesday, fair; light va able winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Irene Rae sniro.

The funeral of Mrs Irene Rae Spiro, age 20 years, the wife of Joseph Spiro, will be conducted from the family resi- dence, 1905 Seventh avenue, north, this morning at 9:30 o'clock. The intermenc will be made in Emanuel cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
William H. Persino.

William H. Persing, age 62 years, died yesterday at his home, 1921 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End. The deceased is survived by a widow and two children, Mrs. c. w. Worrell and r. B. Orr. Fun eral arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03

Southern Railway for At lanta, four daily trains; leave Birmingham 6:25 a.m., 4::15 pm, 4:25 pm. and 12:30 mid night. The only line that operates chair and parlor cars between these points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03

whether they met the requirements. He read four measurements which have been made and thought them satisfactory.
 James Bowron was instructed by the committee 10 go with the engineer, have the pavement opened in dozen or more places, and compile accurate averages. The Bitulithic company has invited the test and will bear the expense.
 Mir. kcndrick recommended that the committee investigate the patent rights of the Bltulithic company and come to a conclusion for itself as to whether the company has the exclusive rights. so that when competitive bids are received the city can stand responsible for work done in bitumnous macadam by a company other than the Southern Bitulithic com pany.
 Mr. Hendricks opinion was that in comparison to the cost of other pave ments the city is getting the value of its money.
 Engineer A. w. Jones of the Alabama Great Southern railroad also testified. The committee adjourned for probably 10 days while J, A. Kirkpatrick is out of thQ rity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
Foundations Measure Up We'll.

Mir. Kendrick said that all foundations m to this time have been six inches in slag. excepr one block in front of the city hall. which is concrete. He stated that since the Norwood question of thick ness came up he had instructed his as- sistant to personally measure every hole that is cut in that pavement. and see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-03
DIR. STILES LECTURES.
Makes Address on Economic Side of
 Hookworm Disease.

The Jefferson County Medical society was highly entertained by Dr. Charles Waddell Stiles. chief of the division of zoology in the marine health sery>>a at Washington, D. C., when he made an ad- dress at the weekly meeting last night. He spoke on the economic side of hook worm disease, and the particular diseases attendant upon aboring people.
 The meeting was attended by nearly every doctor in the district, and at 10 O clock luncheon was served in honor of the visiting doctor.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-03
The Case Of Marshal Collins.

There are at least two sides to the
question which has arisen as a result Of
the action Of Marshal Collins. Of Glen
Echo. In stopping the automobiles Of
various dipIomatists and other notables
who. the officer alleges, were exceeding
the speed limit on the Conduit road.
Assuming that the speed law was vio-
lated. does it not appear that the repre-
sentatives Of foreign governments are
stretching the principle Of exterritoriality
overmuch when they seek to evade the
usual consequences Of such violation, and
70 bring about the punishment Of the
officer for deiHg what. presumably, he
conceived to be his duty? And If that
principle is to prevail, what OF the free
born American citizen who must con-
form to the speed law or be arrested. the
while the foreign diplomat, secure in his
immunity, limits his speed only 10 the
capabilities OF his machine?
Il seems 70 US that the State Depart
ment, to say nothing OF the Ambassadors
and lesser diplomatic lights whose dis
pleasure Marshal Collins has incurred,
viii engage in an enterprise not at all
in consonance with its dignity and i'm
portance II il attempts seriously 10 en-
force sections 1868. 1854 and 1865 Of the
Revised Statutes In the Collins case. As