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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
IRON MEN PROTEST
AGAINST INCREASE
Meeting of Southern iron Committee
Will Be Held at Palm Beach
Next Wednesday.

A meeting of the southern iron commit
tee will be held at Palm Beach next
Wednesday to hear the complaint of the
southern iron manufacturers against the
increase of 20 cents per ton In the rate
on pig iron, effective February IA.
This increase of rate, or rather the re-
establishment of an old rate, was an
nounced about two months ago. A pro-
test was made shortly afterwards, but
at a meeting of the southern iron COM
mittee recently in Birmingham 1t refused
to reconsider the matter.
The large iron companies have been
making strenuous kick against the in
crease in the rate. and the railroad men
will hear what the makers of iron have to
say next Wednesday. The nigh traffic
officials OF all the roads interested will
be present at the meeting. us there Is
freight meeting there at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
HAVE 1T RIGHT.
Have Your Beverages Made Good
Enough to Win You.


The rule about not boiling coffee leads
many persons to prepare Postum in the
same way.
This is a mistake and, of course Is I'M
fair to Postum. Have it just right and 1T
has much the same flavor as the mild
and high priced Java coffee, but never
causes the troubles that coffee does.
An ILL., man found out how to make
Postum SO It tasted as good to him as his
old time coffee. He writes:
For years / could not breakfast with
out my cup of coffee
During this time I was troubled with
paipitation of the heart with smothering
and nervous spells. The doctor told me
TO quit coffee but / did not.
'.Finally one time while visiting, was
given Postum for breakfast. l can't say
7 enioyed it at first-they only guessed
how to cook it. But when we followed
the directions on the package. we all
agreed that Postum was fine
..Then / began to enjoy my meals.
Could take plenty of substantial food be-
sides the Postum and felt good after
wards. My headaches were gone and
gradually l forgot I ever had heart
trouble.
II have told persons we used Postum
at our house and they remarked they did
not know how we could use the stuff >
They did not get at its goodness because
1t was not made right
"a lady tried to give Postum to lot of
hired men but they would not take 1t.
tasted 1t as she made 1t and didn't wonder
1t didn't taste like ours. Asked about
II she said she never had paid much at
tention to directions on package.
1.-The next time 7 sow her she had
learned how to make Postum right and
said the men folks asked for their second
cup Follow directions and you'll have
good Postum" Have it right Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the directions on the package.
There's reason"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
JOHNSON THROWN
FROM STREET CAR
Was Standing on Platform and Lost
Balance as Car Suddenly
Rounded Curve.

Captain Johnson of the police force was
seriously injured last night at about IL
o'clock by falling off an Avenue loop
car at the corner of Avenue and
Twelfth street.
lie was standing on the platform, and
as the car suddenly turned the curve he
lest his balance and was thrown bodily
into the street. The conductor immediate
ly went to his assistance, and while walt
ing for the ambulance of Shaw & Son a
doctor temporarily cleaned the wounds,
and 1t was found that his face and head
were badly bruised. while 1t is feared that
there are internal injuries. The captain
was taken to the home on Eleventh ave-
nue., where he received proper attention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
BIRMINGHAM SPENDS 20
MINUTES IN 10TH GENT LIR Y

darkness. one word from some fool might
have started a panic.
In the newspaper offices the reporter
sought out a candle from a dusty drawer
and continued to pound his typewriter.
The policeman ON his beat turned around
three times on his heel before his heart
beat quieted enough for him to realize
the trouble The gent who was leaning
over the bar took a surprised gulp and
poured the contents of his stein into his
collar Whe neverybody had gotten every
body ese's hat at the banquet and the
ladies had lost their wigs and the bushes
were showing through the paint, Dame
Electricity turned on the lights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
probate clerks office yesterday as fol-
lows:
Miss Annie May Potts.
w. O. Morrison of Birmingham to Miss
Alene Wilson.
]. F. Piper of Bell sumtper to Miss
Jeffe Nix.
Albert L. Nix of Bell sumpter to Mrs.
Emma Sharp.
J. w. Pass of North Birmingham to
Miss Alice Langford.
r. L. McClendon of Refuge to A4iss
Bertha Russell.
j. I. West of Thomas to Miss Catherine
Clorine Ragsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
LIVE WIRE KILLS
TELEPHONE LINEMAN
RoBT. w.. LEVERETT INSTANTLY
ELECTROCUTED WHILE STAND
ING ON TOP OF A TELEPHONE
POLE AT WOODLAND.

Robert NJ. Leverett, a lineman of the
Southern Bell Telephone company, met
his death by electrocution yesterday
morning at about II o'clock. at the cor
ner of Sixty-third street and First ave-
nue., Woodlawn.
He was at work on a platform at the
top of a telephone pole alone, while sew
eral fellow lnemen were assisting him
from the ground. An eye witness stated
that Leverett, holding a telephone wire
in his hands, stepped down upon the
top of a Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company's pole. 1t seems that
his foot came in contact with the wire
used to hold the trolley, and thus made
a complete circuit. Sixteen HUNDRED volts
Immediately tore through the body, then
loosened him, and he fell and lodged
across two wires The men who witnessed
the accident hurriedly scrambled up the
pole tied a rope around the body, and
lowered it to the ground. Life was already
extinct Every feature was drawn while
the skin was badly scorched. Repeated
effort to bring back the circulation proved
unavailing.
The ambulance of Green & Co. an
swered the call and carried the body to
their establishment. Relatives at Horse
Shoe. N c.. were notified and ON receiv-
ing a telegram last night the remains
were sent to Hansenville, n. c., the
old family home.
The young man came to this city only
one week ago to learn the construction
business and was making fine progress.
During his short stay he made many
friends who were shocked to learn of the
sudden death He was unmarried. but
leaves a mother and father, besides a
number of relatives in his native state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20

With bloody knife gripped in one
hand and a horrible cash across his
throat, the dead body of w H. Nc
Combs was found this morning in the
woods near Lovick, Ala. about three
miles the other side of Irondale. The
relatives believe that the death was
brought about by suicide.
Mr.. McCombs was man about 40 years
of age, and a farmer, There is no finan-
cal cause for his taking his life known
to the authorities. Friday morning, it Is
stated, that he began TO show signs of
becoming demented and was out of his
mind part of the time. In the afternoon
he wandered off into the woods. but the
family did not become alarmed until to-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20

A. here Birmingham could get the SUBJ
treasury easily
1t is well known fact that a large
number of the members of the executive
committee would like to see the headquar-
ters moved to Birmingham. Everyone who
has expressed any opinion in regard to
the matter here has favored Birmingham.
and several have stated that the atmos-
phere here and the sentiment of the peo-
pie seemed more favorable to the South
I'll Cotton association than In Atlanta. and
that Birmingham was the logical place
for the headquarters, being nearer the
center of the cotton belt and also the
Industrial center of the south.
One executive committeeman went so
far as to say that with the headquarters
of the S. c. A., and with her greatness as
the iron center of the south, Birming-
ham would easily be the greatest financial
and Industrial center south of the Ohio
river
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
Dan Bradley Hit BY Broyles Car.

Dan Bradley was struck by a Boyles
car late last night near that place and
badly cut up. He was brought into the
city on the car and taken to ST. Vim
cents hospital in Shaw & Sons ambu-
lance. 1t is said that the injured man was
intoxicated at the time. He gave his adj
dress as Avenue l and Fourteenth street.
and said that he worked at the steel
plant in Ensley. Teh wounds are not con-
sidered fatal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20

ward the morning when he made no ap-
pearance.
Early yesterday morning the neighbour
hood was aroused and a searching party
secured the woods John Ratliff found
the body about half mile from the
home. Life was already extinct A great
cash across the throat told the tale.
while his own pocket knife, still grasped
In the right hand. led to the conclusion
that the wound was self-infiicted.
He leaves a wife and several children
who are Frustrated by tn encident. Tbs
coroner was notified and man was
sent to the scene to take charge of Tie
remains.
Funeral arrangements have not been
made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20

Birmingham lodge No. SlS. F'raternial
Union Of America, met m regular session
Friday night in Magnolia hall. Following
are the officers for the ensuing term:
Fraternal master, NJ. Ed Warner; justice
George j. Nealans; secretary. w. o. Mil
Ter; treasurer, w. E. Weir, protector
Archie Robertson; truth, Mrs. Fanna NJ !.
Donham; mercy, Miss Cortia Humphreys;
guide. F.. j. Buckner; guard, w. T. usr-
risoni sentinel. Samuel Gardiner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
THE WEATHER

Washington. January 19.-Forecast for
Alabama Rain and colder Sunday; Mon
day fair, colder; fresh to brisk west to
southwest winds.
Mississippi: Rain and colder in east; fair
and colder in west portion Sunday; Mon
day fair; colder in southeast portion;
fresh to brisk west to northwest winds.
Local Weather Data.
Birmingham, January 10, p. m.
Maximum temperature ...... a
Minimum temperature -. ............ "a
Mean temperature ....... .............. oS
Normal temperature 80. ...........-.. AZ
Excess of temperature since Janu-
airy ...-+.... ..-..-.... '..'s..-'' olo
Rainfall since p. m yesterday 49,. OS
Rainfall since January l 49,, ......... lie
Deficiency of rainfall since Janu-
ary l 80 ... .................. 8. AZ
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
A HOME OWNING PEOPLE
Will Never Come Into Adversity-Help
the Cause.

Birmingham is on good foundation.
but a better one. the very best one.
would be for all its own people to own
their own homes. You can help by taking
stock In the jefferson County Building
and Loan association. and at the same
time get per cent on your money, pay
able semi-annually.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
POLL TAXES ARE
COMING too SLOW
Many Cannot Vote in the City
Primary
LIMIT EXPIRES ON FEB. |
Only $4,000 Has Been Paid So Far and
at Same Date Last Year $1,000
Had Been Turned
LIMIT EXPIRES ON FEB. |

Poll tax collections show a great falling
off from last year. The amount of poll
tax collected this year., up to date, is
abouts $4,000. At this period of last year
the amount collected was $500. This
shows a falling off of $500 in Jefferson
county.
In speaking on this subject Tax Col
lector Tarrant said that the collection
this year instead Of showing a decrease
of nearly $4,000, ought to show an In
crease of at least $1,000 over last year. He
said that in the hopes of increasing the
amount he had appointed collectors at the
principal towns thought the county so
that people could pay the tax without be-
ing obliged to come to the tax office
in the court house.
The time for the payment of poll tax
expires on February 1 in each year. All
male persons between 81 and 40 years of
age are subject to poll tax, and IL they
fail to pay it, they are disqualified from
taking part in any election, state, coun-
ty or municipal, which occurs after Feb
ruary l. AS the poll tax is $l.5O 1t can
be easily seen that only 2O00 persons be-
Tween llic dBGS SptCllth iidNO Paid II.
Mr.. Tarrant considers this most dis
oreditable state of affairs. 1.-The whole
of the money said he, paid as poll
tax goes to the support of the public
schools. The person who is required to
pay and does not DISTINGUISHES himself
and loses the privilege of exercising his
rights as a citizen at elections. Neglect
to pay this tax shows lack of patriotism
and public spirit which a man should
a very poor citizen.
Before the adoption of the new con-
stitutlon the payment of poll tax was
compulsory and legal process could be
used TO enforce its payment, but the new
constitution, in the hope of combining the
suffrage to the better and more patriotic
element in the state, allowed the pay
ment to be made voluntarily, but re-
stricted the suffrage to such only as had
paid It. How the change in the matter
has worked is shown by the decrease
in the collections.
Disqualified In City Primary.
1.-THE primary election to nominate city
officials will be held early in February.
All persons who have not paid their poll
tax on or before February l will be dis
qualified to vote in that primary; and
all persons who are In arrears will have
to pay in full before they can vote at
any election which may be held here
after.
Many people neglect to pay this tax.
not knowing the consequences of such
neglect and need only to be reminded
of the fact to awaken them to a sense
of their duty"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
Concerts This Week.

The Birmingham College of Music
give concerts this week to which the pub
lie is invited. The Juvenile concert will be
Monday and the faculty concert Tuesday
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20

The Robert u. Lee Literary society of
the Birmingham college viii celebrate the
one hundredth anniversary OF the birth OF
General Lee tomorrow evening at p. m.
In the college chapel. All friends of the
society and college are cordially invited.
Mrs Louise Clarke gave lecture on
Friday evening at Paul Hayne school on
Robert f.. Lee. She spoke OF Lees
parentage and the part his father played
In the revolution. Her address was very
Instructive and proved very attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
Adluant Darby Speaks.

Adjuant Darby Speaks.
Adjutant j. l.. Darbys personal REM
inlsences of Lee at Appomattox. proved
very interesting. He said I'm part:
81 have been invited to tell the story
of Appomatox-as | saw It, and while it
was one of the great events in the his
tory of the world, it is easily told
ION Sunday morning, April 9, 1865 the
two armies met in the open country,
around Appomatox court house. in the
state of Virginia. Liept. Gen. John b.
Gordon being in advance that morning
met the federals and then began another
fight which was the last one fought by
the armies of Northern Virginia, and that
of the Army of the Potomac. I was a
member Of the Tenth Alabama regiment
Wilcox's brigade.
"A comrade, by name S. r. Morris
and myself, entered the town In less
than ten minutes General Custer of the
federal army. In IA sweeping gallop
coming from the direction of the firing
and waving a white handkerchief dashed
down the road In rear OF Gordons line
and stopped at the foot of the hill. where
we had just seen General Lee sitting on
the ground few moments before with
his back against tree and his feet rest
ing In gulley.
While this was going on. General
Grant with his stan and escort. rapidly
passed IN the rear OF the town On see
ing the near approach OF the federal gem
eral. General Lee and General Custer
rode forward Then the union general,
with one officer following, rode out to
meet the Confederate leader-both gem
erals sauted They talked about i've
minutes. then rode to where We We're !.
dismounted and went into the house. In
twenty minutes every gun was silent
The place they met was in the open field
about two hundred yards south or east
from the east border of the this now
famous village
This was April O. 1865. and not far
from the hour OF noon. On the morning
Of the 18th We stacked our muskets. On
the same morning General Lees farewell
address was ready to the army. and on
that day he left US. The morning OF the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
HENRY SMITH DIES
FROM PISTOL WOUND
Accidental Shot at Hands Of His Elder
Brother Proves Fatal After
Three Days.

After three days intense suffering.
Henry Smith, the little 5-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs &c. Smith, died Yesterday
morning as the result of an accidental
pistol shot inflicted at the hands of his
brother, Brooks. aged 1G The funeral
services Will be conducted from the resi-
dence, $50 South Twentieth street, this
afternoon, and the remains viii be laid
to rest in Woodlawn cemetery.
The accident occurred when the two
boys were playing with their father s
pistol. The bullet entered the cheek and
ranged upward. There have never been
any hopes of his recovery.
The brother is Frustrated with grief as
ne and the little one were bound to-
gether In love more than brotherly. The
mother and father and relatives and
friends deeply regret the taking away
of their son and loved one. They have
the sympathy of the whole community.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
HIPPoDRoME OPENING.
Skating Season viii Be Formally In
augurated Tomorrow.

The formal opening Of the Hippodrome
skating auditorium takes place tomor-
row afternoon and tomorrow night. The
new rink was used for few days last
week before the interior WAS completed.
The floor has been ground off smooth and
affords an excellent skating surface. The
auditorium is commodious and well light
ed and ventilated.
An orchestra has been installed-a
handsome instrument of Partisan manu-
facture costing $1,000
Skating sessions are every afternoon and
night, with free sessions Monday and
Thursday mornings from 10 to u O'clock.
Instructors are present at every session.
The new rink is under the management of
John r. Yeatman and Prof. w. C. Nc
Cornell.
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18th we received our paroles and turned
our faces homeward / had no means
of knowing what was done during the
earlier hours of the morning, but l do
know that | saw what | am telling. You
say forty years and more has passed.
yes-but does anyone think that a soldier
with four years experience of such war;
fare and the end being to him, and his,
Of such vital interest would forget it?'
The following programme was rendered:
Prayer by DR.. l.. s. Handley.
Reading official call for the celebration,
by General John w Busch.
Solo Dixie" by Miss Normal Scholar.
Address by Governor d. c. Hewyard OF
South Carolina.
Address by e. d. Smith OF South Carr
DINA.
Solo, DUTY" Miss Julia Tutwilers ode,
by Miss Maude Montague
Recitation. General Lees Farewell Adj
dress to the Confederate Army" Miss
Jessie Bonner
SONG "Old Folks at Hons" Miss Norma
Scholar.
Personal "reminiscences of Lee at Appo-
mattox by Adjutant j. l.. Darby.4
Recitation. Galaxy of the Southern.
Heroes" by Thomas Dozier.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20

were well rendered. Mrs. j. A. RountreC
was unable to recite her poem, writer
for the occasion, ON account Of being III
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-30
FLOODED MINE
IN BELGIUM MAY MEAN THE
DEATH OF EIGHTEEN

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune $3.50
Liege, Belgium, April 90 Eighteen
miners today were cut off by a food
in the Angleur pit near this city. Two
hundred others succeeded in making
their escape. fl
The food took place without warn
ing in gallery 200 feet from the
surface. A majority of the men who
escaped were dashed to the bottom Of
the shafts, whence they were hoisted
to the surface. The entombed men
were prevented by falls Of earth from
making their way out
Relays of salvagers with apparatus
are endeaVoring to reach their COM
trades and mine officials are hopeful
for their success.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-30
49, g = q = 2 Ia
FLOODS
MAKE THINGS RATHER DAMP
I AROUND OKLAHOMA clTY's
SUBURBS
Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Oklahoma City, April 30 With
Lightning creek out of its banks ard
the Canadian river rising steadily,
the people in the low land Of Capitol
Hill, suburb Of Oklahoma City, are
facing situation that will become
critical if the heavy rains of the last
"a hours continue.
The low lands have been converted
into a veritable swamp, crops have
been ruined and much stock drowned
No human lives have been lost SO far
as can be learned tonight. g<. r,
Residents of the bottoms were
forced to leave their homes Sunday
night and several persons were kept
in the trees all night, One house
foated down the Canadian with
family inside. The occupants were
rescued. - r..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-30
associated Press d bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to bismarck Tribune
Puerto Cortes, Honduras, April 2s,i
Via New Orleans, April 2s.--F fresh;
fighting has occurred II Honduras, the.
latest battle being IN the streets Of
the capital city between factions Of
the victorious Honduran rebels. who
few weeks ago. helped Nicaragua
overthrow the government. "A letter,
which escaped the censorship and ar
rived here, says that the troops Of the
junta began hostilities among them
selves on April 18th.
The fighting was brought on because
of the somewhat unusual kind Of gov
eminent which the leaders had tried.
Three Of these leaders, Rosales,
Bustiilo ana Castro, agreed to take
turns as president, each serving
fifteen days. 1t developed, however,
that sach during his term attempted
to strengthen his party BIZ dividing ur
the patronage where II would do him
the most good.
Finally friends Of Policarpo Bonilla
proclaimed Bnstiilo provincial presi
dent without any fifteen day clause
and the opposing factions did the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-30
and fIRENEN'S FESTIVAL
fiqhtnq the Flames One Of the Most Strenuous Spec
taces Ever Witnessed, Is One Of the
Features Of the Memphis Carnival

the upper floors is cut off. An alarm
of fire is turned in, and moment
later a hose cart, a hook and ladder
truck and an engine appear. It is
the life saving expert performers
getting their fine work The life
saving corps is composed Of half a
dozen atheletic young men. With
scaling ladders they ascend to the
roof, five stories high, and life lines
are flung over the edge Of the roof.
The occupants Of The building appear
at the windows in a state Of panic,
the crowd below calls to them moi
ito jump. One Of the firmen swings
himself out by means Of rope, and
lands on the sill Of the fifth story
window. He seizes hold of a wo.
man standing there and slides down
the rope to the ground. Ore then
descends head forward with a mar
holding to his hand. The life net.
are spread, and Miss Sylvia Barty
who MAS made 1000 jumps in he
career, leaps into thu air ana W.T..
q twisting motion lands in the net
a man follows her from the f1ftl
floor, Marie Jacobs, a fifteen-yeal
Old girl, leaps into the air from {
third story window, and lands il
the net on her back. All this il
done while the engine is belching
Glass is broken to fragments, ant
spectators hear the cracking o
flames; and, in fact, all the othe
concomitants of fire in a big build
ling are to be seen.