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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
ELI p. SMITH IS
 LAID TO LAST REST
BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE
 CEREMONIES ATTENDED BY A LARGE CROWD OF MOURNING
 FRIENDS-FLORAL OFFERINGS

Eli P. Smith, journalist and man of affairs, is no more. The last obsequies were performed yesterday afternoon at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, and the city Is saddened, for another of its good men has depar ed to return--never.
 The funeral services over tn rema ns of the deceased were simple. but beau tiful an daffecting. The Rev. Dr. Ster- ling J. Foster pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, offcia ted, assisted by the Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs. pastor of the Five Points Meth odist church. Both of the ministers spoke of the decea sed man In glowing tribute. setting forth his value and qualities as Christian man in tender and feeling tones.
 The church was well filled with peo- pie who knew the deceased Tn his life and mourned his loss. There is no greater evidence of the popularity and high esteem in which the departed man was held than was the feeling of sor- row manifest at the funeral. In the mourning party were Mrs. Alice Smith mother of the deceased; ; Mrs. Eli P. Smith, his wife. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Mapes, mother of Mrs Smith, and Miss Mary Mapes of Mont gomery.
 The form of service used was simple and impressive; sffectionate to the ut- most.
 At the close of the services at the church the funeral cortege began its Journey to the Elmwood cemetery, where the interment was made. In spite of the bad weather, and the fact that a drizzllng rain was falling, a great number of people went to the cemetery to pay the last respects The floral designs and offerings were prob- ably the most beautiful ever seen in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
BIG POULTRY SHOW
 BEGINS TOMORROW
FOWLS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY BEGAN TO ARRIVE YESTERDAY AND ARE ALREADY GREATLY ADMIRED,

The poultry and pet stock show, under the auspices of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock association which will be op- ened tomorrow, promises to be a splendid Third avenue and Twentieth street. in the store formerly occupied by the Barber drug store.
 Yesterday birds from nearly every state in the union arrived to be put on exhbi- tion. There are many prizes offered, among the number being 10 loving cups. The finest birds in the country will be on exhibition. and every standard breed will be embraced. From Indiana there ar rived yesterday d fine coop of single comb white leghorns. Mir. Chlldress of Tennessee sent splendid coop of brown leghorns, which were much admired by those who happened to appear on the scene yesterday. Some of the finest Ply mouth chickens ever brought to Birming- ham are on display. High priced fowls are shown One cock is valued at $500. There are bantams. Indian games, buff cochins, games, brahmas and all other breeds
 The pet stock exhibition also promises to be good and well up to the standard. Among the pets to be shown are guinea pigs. dogs, parrots etc.
 Prior to this show several others have been held in Birmingham. and all aroused great deal of interest Manager Lands den completed the arrangement of the coops and the decoration of the buildings yesterday. He stated that the outlook was most propitious and he expected a most successful show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
ANOTHER NEGRO
 SHOT BY POLICE
OFFICER FULLY KILLS MAN IN FIFTH ALLEY WHO WAS TRY FROM HIM.

Policeman Fully shot and killed a des- perate negro last night after a strenu- ous struggle with him for the mastery of a pistol. Charley Ross was the name of the fellow who would not submit to ar rest.
 Ella Bird. a negro woman, went to the call office and reported that d negro had threatened her with a shotgun, where upon Captain Eagan and Officer Fully went to look for him. As they entered Fifth alley from Twenty street the negro broke into run and disap- peared behind some houses. They were unable to catch him, so Officer Fully made a circuit of the block and then en- tered the alley from Twenty street. He came upon the negro suddenly, caught him, and walked down with him to the house where Ella lived Just as they started to turn into the gate Ross jerked loose and Mir Fully only held on by a piece of his sleeve. The officer drew his gun and told the negro if he did not march on ahead he would have to kill him. Ross made as if to comply, but im- mediately turned and grabbed the pistol. The two wrestled all over the alley for the possession of the gun for nearly five minutes. Another negro came up and caught hold of Ross's back but his pres ence there kept Fully from shooting Fin ally the gun went off and Ross turned loose evidently wounded However, he dashed around the corner of the house, with Tully at his heels. In the back yard he made another grab at the pistol and Mir Fully fired four times Ross died shortly afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
PARKER FACTION
 BEGINS ITS WORK
MEETINGS TO BE HELD TONIGHT FOR CONSIDERATION OF NEXT YEARS LICENSE SCHEDULE. PERSONNEL OF COMMITTEES.

The Parker faction will begin it's task tonight at the city hall. A joint session of the judiciary. miscellaneous and financ committees will be held to draw up a li- cense schedule for the-~following year This is a huge task, and will require long work.
 The chairmen of the committees which are undertaking this labor are Aldermen Burnett, Fulghum and O'Neill. The ju- dietary committee is composed of Full ghum. chairman; o'Neill. Gum. Gregg. Heidt, Forney Moore. The finance com mlttee consists of O'Neill. chairman; Heidt, Hogan. Klotz, Burnett, Jones and Estes. The miscellaneous committee con- ssts of Burnett. chairman; Heidt Hogan, Klotz. Copeland. D. R., Fulghum. The first committee Is five to two In favor of the Parker faction, the second has five to Wards two, while the mis- cellaneous committee has Ave Parker men to one, giving the Parker faction a two thirds majority of the committees.
 The report of this committee, under the municipal code, will not have to be submitted to the council until the first meeting in December, and will be adopt- ed on the last meeting in December, SO 1t Is probable that final conclusions will not be reached tonight.
 Tomorrow night the president will as- sume the chair which was taken from him just six weeks ago In one of the most violent sessions ever held. It is believed that this will be one of the calmest of gatherings. Nothing of great importance can be done until after the supreme court decision Is reached.
 There are really three meetings to be held. The first one is an adjourned ses- sion to p. m. and the second comes l5 minutes later. The third is the regu- lar session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
SWISS POLICE
 WRITE TO WEIR
TELL HIM OF CAPTURE OF NOTED CRIMINAL AND THANK LOCAL OFFICER FOR ATTENTION TO FORMER LETTER.

That the world is becoming closer linked together Is evidenced by some correspondence between Chief of Police Wier and Marcel Aubert, chief of police In Geneva, Switzerland. Several months ago circular letter was re- ceived asking that the police in Bir- mingham assist in experimenting Jules Canard, criminal. It seems that he was afterward caught in Morocco, so the chief writes thanking Birmingham for her efforts, and notifying the officers that they may search no more. Here 1t is:
 Republique ct Conton de- Geneve,
 Departement de Justice ct Police,
 Direction de la Police Centrale,
 Geneve le 26 Octobre, 1907. WI
 Nous vous prions de cesser les rech erches que vous avez bien voulu faire concernant le nomme Canard. Jules (signalement en date du 15 Aout, 1907), cet individu avant etc arr rete le IS Courant sablanca (Maroc).
 Avec remerciements.
 Ie Directeur de la Police centrale.
 MARCEL ALBERT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
4 VONDALE'S AWBI7IOM
 IS NIPPED IN THE BUD

The ambition of Avondale to become larger by annexing and embracing that property lying between Thirty-second and Thirty-seventh streets was nipped in the bud.
 Those citizens of the territory included who were opposed to annexation to Avon dale had everything their own way, and of 50 votes cast in the election, 1T were registered against Greater" Avondale
 The election was called under the pro- visions of the municipal code bill. Notice of the election was posted some days ago on the old broom factory. This notice was removed shortly afterward and another declaring the election off substituted. It is supposed that this action was taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Bad Negro Runs Amuck.

New Orleans, November 1S.-Two ne- groes are dead and another is seriously wounded as the result of a fit of temper displayed by Larrie James, big negro bod carrier in this city today. Because he thought Lucy Allen had induced his wife to leave him James called on the woman and when she came to the door cut her throat from ear to ear with a. dirk. He then shot Dick Newman, a negro man, and brought the tragedy to a close by ending his life with a bullet through the brain. Lucy Allen was dead when the police arrived. Newman will probably recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19

by some of the administration opponents who, in the great majority. .waged bitter opposition.
 But the election was held. There was much amusement at the polls. Some of those in charge of the election. it was re- ported, desired to close down shop and leave. Then, according to this report the opposition took charge. At any rate, the opposition won the day by an overwhelm- ing vote.
 If the Greater" Avondale had carried it would have embraced Mountain Ter race and Lakeview. Real estate people in Birmingham were violently opposed to the Greater" Avondale idea, and their opposition was felt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
MAKE CANVASS
 FOR $6O,OOO
Free Public Library Association Will Resume Work On Project
 at Once.

At the meeting of the executive board of the Birmingham Free Public Library as- sociation in the office of President w. H. Sims yesterday afternoon, it was de- cided to begin immediately canvass campaign for the funds necessary for the construction of the library A quorum was present and the meeting was very enthusiastic. The amount to be gone after now is $6O,000, and the different fed erations and societies in the city will be requested to assist in raising this fund. The effort will be made to get every man, woman and child in Birmingham inter- ested in the building of this library, which will ultimately cost S3O0OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
One Lawyer Kills Another.

Louisville. Ky. November 1s.-A special from London, Ky. says: Robert Boyd, Jr., master commissioner of Laurel coun- ty and well-known attorney, shot and killed James Sparks. one of the ablest lawyers of Eastern Kentucky. today The tragedy occurred in the circuit clerk s office where Boyd. as commissioner, was making a settlement In case in which Sparks represented one side. III feeling had existed between the men for some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Good Reason for Temperance.

Minneapolis, November 1S.-Frank D. Eddy, formerly senator from Minneapolis. made his first appearance as temper ance lecturer Sunday, when he addressed an attentive audience at the Metropoli- tan opera house in this city. I.e said that drink had prevented him from be- ing governor of Minnesota. He closed by saying that he had taken the plat form as temperance lecturer because he realized it was because such men as him set the example that young men take to drink.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
HAD POCKETS FULL.
Negro Pastor Was Carrying 12 Bottles
 of Whiskey.

You had better get the City Council to make it against the law for negro to carry more than ten bottles of whisky in his pockets on Sunday said Judge Feagn, jol<ingly, after having wrestled with two of Jim O'Hara's porters, who were found loaded down with whisky Sunday, but it could not be proven that they sold any of it.
 One of them claimed that he had F bottles in his pockets from closing Sat urday night all the next day, and that he had not disposed of single one of them The only thing that could be proven was that he had taken part in a game of dominoes, so he got $10 on that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Fur Dealer Arrested.

Chicago, November 1S-F. E. Wolfe, with offices at 15S Dearborn street. is under arrest here under charges of hav- ing obtained s25, GOO worth of furs from eastern manufacturers under false pre- tenses. According to the police. Wolfe conducted business known as "G Ewald Anderson & Co.," and rep resented himsen to be an agent for reputable fur house on Hasted street, which Is we'll known in the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Pettibone's Trial Reset.

Boise, Idaho, November 1S.-The trial of killing of former Governor Steunenbers was today reset by Judge Wood for No vember 25. If the Adams trial at Rath- drum is finished by that time there will be no further postponement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
TWO TRAINMEN KILLED.
Two Trains Meet In a Head-On Col
 Iision.

Harriston, Miss, November 1s.-Two freight engines and 20 box cars piled in a heap. killing two trainmen in head-on collision of freight trains on the Illinois dead
 John Farr, engineer
 Mitchell Collins, negro brakeman.
 A telegraph operator. who Is wanted to explain why orders were mixed, Is said to have disappeared immediately after the accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Given Two Years Sentence.

Providence, R. l., November 1s.-Levi c. Lincoln, president of the Woonsocket Electric Light and Power company. who had confessed to the embezzlement of funds, was sentenced in the superior court today on two charges to serve a term of two years imprisonment on each charge. Mir. Lincoln was charged with the em- bezzlement of s42, 300 on October 13, 1906. and again on May l, 1906, of 5000 MT. Lincoln for years had been leading citi- zen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:.
 Dewitt Talmage Shelton of Birming ham to Miss Carrie Florence Renfro.
 w. P. Anderson of Toronto, Canada, to Mrs. M C. McCnne.
 William E. Watkins of Natural Bridge to Mrs. SMalissey Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
George w. Warner.

The funeral services over the remains of George W. Warner. age 52 years, who died Sunday night al his late residence. 723 First avenue. West End, will be con- ducted from Iige Loys chapel this morn ing at 10 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
OFFICIAL STAFF IS FIRST SUBJECT
 FOR CONSIDERATION President Crawford and Other Officials Co Over Affairs of
 Tennessee Company
LOCAL APPOIN TMENTS TO
 BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Tennessee Has Booked Sufficient Busi- ness To Keep Rail Mill Running All Year-Harriman Order
 Will Be Filled.

George Gordon Crawford, the new presidential the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. arrived in Birmingham and entered upon the dis charge of his duties. He was accom- panied by l.. T. Beecher F. B. Winslow and other officials. MT. Crawford will make his home here and so likewise will MT. Psecher and MT. Winslow. It is understood that MT. Beecher will be appointed treasurer of the Tennessee company and Mir. Winslow auditor. Under the Bacon regime Beecher was vice president for a sh ort while but under the Schiey Gates ownership of the Tennessee Republic he was secre- tary of the executive committee in New York. The officials on arrival pro- ceeded to the Hotel Hillman and reg
 stered, both MT. Crawford and Mr. Beecher writing "City" opposite their names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Railroad Man Promoted.

Detroit, November 1s.-George K. Lowell, general manager of the Detroit. Toledo and Ironton railroad and the Ann Arbor railroad, has been pronounced to be vice president and general manager of these roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
EncvcIieaI on Marriaue.

Montreal, November 1s.-A pastoral let fer has been issued by Archbishop Brush esi. absolutely prohibiting the marriage of Catholics with Protestants in the arch b,sbops district. This Is based on the recent encyclical issued by the Pope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Louis B. schoenfield.

The body of Louis B. Schoenfeld, who died early Monday morning at his resi- dence on Avenue and Eighteenth street, will be sent to Louisville today by Sha Y & Son for cremation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Republicans Warming Up.

While the possibilities of Bryan arc being discussed by the democrats, the re- publicahs. too, are warming up to the ap- preaching campaign. Of great interest was the reported conference in Knoxville last week, at which the press dispatches stated J. 0. Thompson, chairman of the republican state committee of Alabama was present. Others reported to have participated were H. Clay Evans, ex- consul general to London; Newell Sand CTS, state chairman of the republican committee of Tennessee, and Congressman Hale of Knoxville. It is reported, too. that these conferees went from Chatta- nooga to Knoxville in company with F. H. Hitchcock, first assistant postmaster general of the United States.
 This report revived the story published in The Age Herald some time back that MT. Hitchcock had written letters to Roosevelts friends in Alabama urging that a delegation from this state, in- structed for the President, be sent to the national convention. It is remem- bered that after the publication of this story 1t was denied by MT. Hitchcock in a Washington interview.
 J. O. Thompson returned to Alabama yesterday. but 1t was impossible to see him. After remaining in the city for only a few hours he was gone again. It is believed, however, that the republicans will endeavor to have delegates from all the southern states instrutced for the President. In republican circles the im- being done for a second elective term for Mir. Roosevelt.
 Politics in Birmingham, in fact. are looking to another campaign between Bryan and Roosevelt, in spite of the Presidents repeated avowal that he would not again be candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November 1s-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Partly cloudy Tuesday; Wednesday rain; light to fresh north to east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertskers.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
SOME OPPOSITION ID BRYAN LOCALLY Effort to Have Delegation Go
 UninstruCted SURE TO BE THE NOMINEE Republicans Are Also Warming Up and Alabama Delegation Will
 Probably Go With lnstruc-
 tions for Roosevelt.
SURE TO BE THE NOMINEE

They talking Bryan, Roosevelt and the
 presidential election.
 In fact this matter has been a live
 wire in Birmingham since last Thurs
 day, when William Jennings Bryan made
 the announcement that he would accept
 the nomination. This announcement was
 construed in Birmingham as state
 ment of his candidacy for the nomina-
 tion
 The great majority of the gentlemen
 seen in reference to the presidential elc- tion were of the opinion that Bryan would
 be nominated by the democrats. How
 ever, in Birmingham, there is some op-
 position to Bryan, and a great fight for
 delegates to the state national conven-
 tlon is promised.
 The delegates to the state convention
 will be nominated next spring. The convention will probably be held in Mont
 gomery, at which delegates to the na- tional convention will be chosen. It is always a problematic matter as to wheth- CT the delegates will be instructed for any candidate or not. The national con NentlOn Will De Delu III July, anu In6
 presidential election the following No vember.
 Col. John W. Tomlinson, the original
 Bryan man, stated yesterday his un- qualified belief that MT. Bryan would be | the democratic nominee. Colonel Tom l linson, too, predicted democratic vic- | tory. He bases this belief on many req | sons, chief among which is the financial 1 stress under which the country is la
 better known and generally admitted to be more conservative.
 Republicans Will Use Knocks. There is just one thing democrats should remember stated the Colonel
 "As it is almost certain that Bryan will membered that all knocks against Bryan
 before the nomination will be used by the l republicans afterwards
 Colonel Tomlinson believes that Hughes, in case of his nomination, will be the Parker of the republican party. Colonel Tomlinson considers Hughes a
 lover of the corporations, and argues that this will initiate against him in the campaign. He notes, too, that the repub-
 lican journals are roasting Roosevelt.
 He sees split in the party, and thinks that this presages democratic victory.
 Walker Percy, counsel of the Tennessee
 company, made the remark yesterday afternoon that he hoped to see dele
 gation to the state national convention instructed against Bryan. Sulpspper Ex-
 um who was near him, was in favor of
 the idea. Others standing around uttered
 aye, aye'
 Other gentlemen who did not care to talk thought that delegation instruct
 ed against Bryan would be well for the Birmingham district, serving, as they opined, in bringing the interests of the district closer to the moneyed centers
 of the east. On every hand there was
 a division, although the majority were
 of the opinion that Bryan would be chosen
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-04-19
CHAPTER III.
A Conflict Of Evidence.


A sudden horror seized me- 1 leaned
heavily against the door frame, and the hand
that held the taper shook so violently that
the Pickering fame burning In the heart Of
There was flask Of brandy in my dressing
gown pocket. l drew 1t forth and moistened
my lips, nv a..r vou,. ,,av. ,.,t.rsa
still with that strange sensation at my heart.
II have awkwardly extinguished the taper !;
/ will light the lamp in q moment" J..
was as good i as my Two, Word Almost Limos
the siiken, shaded Cupid lamp filled the
apartment. In its light. grown suddenly
calmer, drew near the girl and gazed into
her white face as she stood In the corridor,
just outside my open door.
Now, repeat those words, IL you-will ~
! commanded. In low, tense voice: Say
them again, for I cannot comprehend or be-
murder = the-ah-murder' (somehow the
words seemed to stick . In my throat and
The great. dark eyes met mine with look
of intense suffering.
II have said 1t, Doctor Dorrance," the. low
ago ago that my father. my poor, poor father,
had been accused Of the crime. l was here
in this hotel, you see. l was In my own
You yOU to ask You what steps to take. give
in custody"
IT am as sane as you are -
do you mean to assert that you, mere
girl like you, have taken the life Of man?
Girl Paul Ernscliffe was shot through the
heart, q straight, unerring aim. 1t was the
work of good, a perfect marksman."
II am one Of the best shots In the state y
she interrupted, excitedy. Girl as am, I
can hold my own with a rife or shotgun
against any man at Grand Isle. have lived
here all my life and my father long ago
are taught the use of the sewing machine.
the piano, the typewriter. Do not trouble
your head over that point, Doctor Dorrance.
Anyone living here VIII corroborate my story
that am an expert with the rife ! loved
Paul Ernscliffe l do not deny II, and he had
wronged me cruelty, bitterly He was about
to forsake me to marry some beautiful girl
who had taken his fancy he deserved to be
punished, and punished him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-04-19

mere child she seemed, for she could not
have been over seventeen. pale, haggard
face with stony dark eyes and crown of
raven hair.
A long, dark cloak enveloped her from head
to foot. She threw back the h0odtBf the
cloak which covered her jet-black hair and
confronted me with calm, imperious eyes.
gaze.
II am Ruby wardour," she said, In a tense
strained voice. 81 do not know where to
to be placed under arrest MY fatIier-I
have Just learned what has happened to him ;
be must be released from prison Immediately ;
he is innocent. ! killed Paul Ernscliffe !"