The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-18
Death of General Sharp.


 Ex-Governor Robert Lowry, major gen. eral commanding the Mississippi division United Confederate veterans, has issued general order No. l., In which he says: Tt becomes my painful duty to an- nounce the death of our gifted and noble Comrade, General Jacob A. Sharp, which occurred at his home at Columbus, Miss. on the evening of the 18th inst In all the heroic qualities that constitute a cap able and trusted military commander he was conspicuous. He had courage that never failed or quailed, an unusual alert ness that anticipated surprises and quick ly took advantage of opportunities, and a magnetic leadership that imparted enthu- siasm and heroism to his command. No braver soldier ever enlisted under the banner of his country, and no more dauntless leader ever drew a sword in de- fense of his country's honor.
 He had splendid virtues as com mander and citizen that will ever make his memory a priceless possession. In the councils of his state he had an hon ored place and rendered valued services"
 Kick on Trust Prosecution.
 The Board of Trade of the city of Jackson has adopted resolutions express sive of regret and disapprabation at the action of District Attorney Thames in be- ginning custer proceedings against the Gulf Compress company, which Is alleged to be doing business in Mississippi in violation of the antitrust laws at this particular season of the year, when cot ton is supposed 10 be moving to the mar kets of the world. It Is urged that such suits at this time will tie up the business of the state, to the great injury of the communities In which the congresses are located. working 'irreparable injury to the cotton business" For these and other reasons the Board of Trade prays the court to modify or suspend the in- junction which estops the congresses doing business, especially as to the city of Jackson.
 We represent" says the resolutions adopted, that an absolute suspension of business by congresses at points where there Is but one compress. and that one operated by the Gulf Compress company, will affect and greatly injure every busi- ness interest from the farmers to the transportation agencies and retard the business of the cotton world at such points. which is now just about to open after period of stringency and dullness. '' The board hazards no opinion on the question of law involved in the contro- Nersy.
 Jeter's Slayers on Trial.
 d.. charged with the murder of John Jeter in the door of cigar store here a week since, has been set for next Wednesday, Talbot is young man of IS years, who had been around Jackson but a short while, when he dropped into a cigar store and chucked a few dice for the cigars with Jeter and one or two others. He lost and as Jeter walked out of the door shot him in the Sack. killing him ,lx hot ia cai1 l0a well connected in, Athens. His mother and his brother in Jaw, a Dameron, are here to attend the trial. and they were accompanied by Hon. T. J. Shaclleford of Athens, who will unite with a local at torney in the defense. It Is the general impression that his lawyers wis have q T they can do to save the young man , neck. those who witnessed the killing de- claring it cold-blooded murder.
 Methodist Hospital.
 The Rev J. II. Sherard of Sherard, Miss, chairman of the building commit tee of the proposed .uethodist hospital, has written an open letter to all those cities and towns that are after securing the location of the enterprise. advising them that donations of less than S25,00 will not be worth while This hospital is going to be a big thing. It is being es- tablished by the conferences of the Miss isslppi. North Mississippi. Memphis. Lit tie Rock White River Ark, and North Alabama conferences. the combined mem bership of the churches therein being about oS50. 900. The government of the hos pita will be under the direction of the Methodist church, but will be absolutely non-sectarian in its pay and charity wards. The board of commissioners al their first meeting fixed the s20O,0O0 as .-;. tn b., 1Ad r.r