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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
DESPERATE NEGRO SHOT ID PIECES Came Near Choking Deputy
 Dean to Death FIGHT TO THE DEATH Negro Shot Five Times and Stabbed in in side-officer In Desperate
 Stralts-Negro Assists
FIGHT TO THE DEATH

In desperate fight with Miles Will Hams, an Atlanta negro, Deputy Sheriff Louis R. Dean narrowly escaped death yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock. The ferocious assault of the negro upon Deputy Dean was entirely uncalled for and fortunately Williams lies at the Hillman hospital at the point of death instead of the officer of the law.
 Yesterday afternoon Deputy Dean was given a warrant for service upon Mary Harrison. a negro woman living on Seventh avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, north. The woman is charged with abusing private property of others and the deputy went to her house to serve the paper, carrying a negro along to assist him.
 When Deputy Dean reached the ne- gro woman's house he found Williams and some unknown negro there. Upon entering the house he made his business known to them and upon doing this the three negroes stepped Into anoth CT room and slammed the door in the of- ficer's face.
 
 ever, Deputy Dean pushed it open and as soon as he did so Williams jumped out and grabbe ed him by the throat. Mir Dean broke away from him and stepped back a few steps but the negro jumped on him again, grabbing his throat second time.
 In the meantime the negro who as- p;ctu Mir ct rf ad in tba but was aecosted by the unknown ne- gro and not permitted to go inside.
 When Williams grabbed Deputy Dean the second time the officer drew his pistol and emptied 1t in the negros body. All five sh ots hit him, one talk ing effect In the hand, one near. the groin, one in the abdomen. one in the right side and one in the neck. In spite of all MT. Dean could do. how ever, the negro held on to nis throat choking him badly. With his gun empty, the deputy resorted to q six inch dagger which he carried. burying 1t to the hilt in the negro's right side. In the scufne the dagger was broken off In Williams body and the deputy was with out arms.
 twithstanding the six wounds the negro bore he held a death grip on the deputy's throat, which was telling. Just at the critical moment, however, MT. Deans negro assistant got Into the house and pulled the wounded negro or. But for this the deputy might have been strangled to death.
 As soon as Deputy Dean could re- cover sufficiently he placed the liar rison woman under arrest and then had the wounded negro attended to. Will Hams was removed to the Hillman hos- pital and on account of the vital places in which the bullets took effect IL IS not believed that he can live, although he may finger for several days.
 Suffering from very sore neck ana throat Deputy Dean brought the wom- an he went after to jail. mad her locked up. and reported the whole matter to Sheriff Higdon. Deputy Dean IS con sidered entirely blameless in shooting the negro, as he resorted to this means of saving his own life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
ALABAMA FAVORS
 SPEAKER CANNON After Visiting Mobile Cess
 heimer Returns to City STEAKS OF THE SITUATION Says Rosevelt's "Dictation" unpopu- Iar-Doesn't Fear Fairbanks-sees
 Assistant Attorney General
 Cooley in South Alabama.
STEAKS OF THE SITUATION

W. w. Gessheimer, the prominent Washington attorney who was here last Monday. and who is thought to be feel ing Alabama's pulse in the interest or Speaker Cannons candidacy for the pres idency of the United States, returned last night from Mobile, after spending sev- eral days in South Alabama
 While on his former visit, MT. Cess heimer declined to admit that he was en- deavoring to land the Alabama repub- lican delegation for MT. Cannon, he was more confidential last night. While am not an emissary from MT. Cannon,' said he, ''I have done little work in his be- half since reaching Alabama. Of course, I cannot say whether Alabama's delega- tion will be instructed for Cannon, or for any other man, but have been assured that Uncle Joe is more popular in the state than either Taft. Fairbanks, Hughes or Knox. I found it true that republicans generally are resenting the idea of MT. Roosevelt telling them for whom they shall vote. This causes them to critl- cize MT Taft. The rich humor, candor, executive ability, and great honesty of
 
 MT. Cannon have found a lodging place in the hearts of many Alabamians, and know that many voters in this state would be proud to cast a ballot for him.
 When MT. Gessheimer was informed that in Indianapolis yesterday the repub- licans warmly indorsed MT. Fairbanks, he only smiled. q do not think Fair banks,'' said he, "has a chance. On ac- count of his alleged connection with the cocktail have found it true that peo- pie generally consider his race in a humorous manner"
 MT. Gessheimer, in addition to Birmng- ham, has visited Montgomery and Mo- bile.
 While in Mobile he met Assistant Attor- ney General Cooley, who is thought to be working in Alabama for Secretary Taft MT. Cooley was in Birmingham last Sat- urday night in consultation with J. O.. Thompson and other prominent repub- licanS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL. ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of onveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real es- tate in which amounts of 5000 or over were involved:
 s1SO0-Martha E. Burton and W. F. Bur ton to John H. Barker, lot in block 9, as shown on the map of Nancy A. Woods survey in the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the north west quarter of section 21, township IT, range west. |.
 $2500-J. V. Methvin and wife to Quin- cey l.. Corey lots 1T, IS and 19 in block 203, North Birmingham, as shown on the map of the survey of the North Brming- ham Land company, the said lots front ing aggregately 70 feet on the north line of Tenth avenue near Fourth street, and extending back 150 feet to an alley in the rear,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
DIR. A. P. MONTAGUE
 WRITES OF KELVIN
THE GREAT SCIENTISTS ATTAIN. MENTS AND HIS STRONG RELIcI. GUS FAITH-REFERENcE TO OTHER DISTINGUISHED MEN.

To the Editor of The Age-H Herald
 It gave me great pleasure to read in last Sundays Age-Herald your editorial on Lord Kelvin's Religious Faith" Such words in our secular press are of vast benefit to all readers, especially to young men, some of whom, under the influence of science, falsely so-called, fancy 1t smart and clever to express doubts as to the inspiration of the Bible. Utterances such as those of your fine edi- torial are expected from preachers and in religious newspapers; appearing in Il secular paper. they come with telling effect.
 Some 15 years ago the University of Glasgow celebrated Lord Kelvin's 50th anniversary as a member of the faculty, and an invitation was sent to the Co., lumbian university at Washington to ap- point a professor as delegate to convey to the illustrious scientist and the Uni versity of Glasgow the greeting of the American institution. The invitation was in Latin, and, as I was then professor of Latin in the Washington university, it was my pleasing function to write re- ply also in Latin.
 When we think of Lord Kelvins at- tanments, his rare theoretical knowledge. his wonderful grasp of applied science. his discoveries, and his simple abiding faith in the Bible and in the Lord Jesus Christ, how small. mean and contempti- ble appear the fat-headed higher crit les and their followers, whose crass minds are incapable of sympathy with exalted intellects, like Lord Kelvin ;, which receive the teachings of Gods word even as little children accept the in- struction of their fathers and with sim pie faith follow their guidance.
 As was Lord Kelvin in the field of ap- piled science so was Fichte in the realm of philosophy. The foremost idealist of his age, the leader in his department of philosophy, he believed with all his mind and heart in Gods eternal truth and in the plan of salvation given to men by our Savior. When he was about to pass away, his son entered his room and asked him how he was. The reply, given with full consciousness of his approaching end, was "I am well now"
 / When Gladstone, wonderful as orator, author statesman, publicist, was nearing the end of his great life which had meant, as it will ever mean, so much to the world, he uttered words which will be remembered when his trimuphs as premier of Great Britain shall have been forgotten
 Nothing in my hands bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling" Tennyson. wavering once, but in the maturity of his power, in the sweetness of his cid. coming back into touch with Gods word. wrote. Crossing the Bar" and bade his son place that poem last in his works. as giving evidence of his changeless faith In God.
 And so grows the roster of world lead CTS men who have done things, thins that history loves to record, whose faith finds expression in the words os Job of old, "I know that my Redeemer liveth.' A. F. MONTAGUE. Howard College, December A, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
INSPECTORS FIND
 WATER IN YOLANDE
INVESTIGATION, THEREFORE, WAS HAMPERED-WALT SMELL. ING, UNITED STATES GEoLo. CYST, MADE INSPECTION.

The investigation of the Yolande mine, in Tuscaloosa county. where last week 56 men met death in a horrible disaster. was impeded yesterday when water in tho mine reached the sixth heading, and mace its entrance impossible.
 That being the case, Chief Mine h. spector Gray and his assistants James Hillhouse and Edward Flynn, returned to Birmingham. The investigation will be continued just as soon as the water is pumped from the mine. The inspectors are preparing their report to be made to Governor Conner.
 Aiding the inspectors fin their inyestiga- ton of the disaster was Walter O. Snel- ling of the United States geological de- partment. MT. Smelling spent several days in the district, and returned to Washington last night. He did not state what would be contained in his report nor did he intimate whether or not any legislation will result from his investi- gation As is known Congress nas passed resolution calling for an inves- tlgatlon of the recent mining disasters In West Virginia, Alabama and Pennsy,- vania, and members of Congress are tx pected in the district in January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
NELSON CHARGED
 WITHHITTING BURGE
Man Suffering from Two Bullet Wounds Put Under Arrest Charged
 With Hitting Officer.

Jim Nelson, white man. was arrested yesterday morning in the Alabama hotel as the suspected assailant of Police Offi- cer Burge in the segregated district on the Southside late Wednesday night.
 It will be recalled that Officer Burge was attempting to place a white man un- der arrest in a saloon on Twenty-third street and Avenue A Wednesday night, when the man jumped on him with d small billy and beat him badly. He then ran off, Officer Burge firing at him as he ran.
 It was thought that the officer hit the fleeing man, as he fell once as he was running off and then got up and ran away Nelson was found in the hotel yesterday morning bearing two bullet wounds one glancing wound in the head and another in the side. Suspicion was aroused, hence his arrest. He was placed in the city jail and later removed to the county jail for confinement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
END OF VENDETTA.
Last Member of Austrian Family Is
 Fatally Shot.

Cleveland, O.. December 26-Radivaje Rakich was fatally shot today near Bed- ford, O. Rakich is the youngest member and last of a family that was wiped out by vendetta. The feud began in Lodz, Austria, where the Rakich family was prominent. Young Rakich escaped to this country, but was followed, according to a diary which he kept and which was found in his pocket after the shooting. Yesterday Rakich withdrew money from a bank and stated to a friend he was followed and was about to leave for another city. The young Austrian was shot from ambush Three unknown for eigners who have been seen lettering about Bedford during the past few days are suspected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
CLEARINGS SHOW
 GREAT INCREASE
THIS YEAR, TO DATE, AHEAD OF LAST BY $14,841, ,547 74-ToTAL cLEARINes AMOUNT TO s1o5,s1s,- 52o 53.

The bank clearing for the first J1 months of this year show an increase over the clearings for the same months of last year of $14sH ,547.74
 The total yclearings for the first II months of this year amount to s1o5,S13,- 52O. 5s, as against s9O,s7l, ,972.79 for the same months last year. /
 The clearings for each of the first II months this year, save November, were larger than the clearings for the same month of last year. The clearings of Mo- vembcr this year amounted to s9,B4, 40 o1, , as against $9,605, 6777 for November last year.
 The indications are that the total clear ings of this year will show an increase over the total clearings of last year of about s14,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
FEDERAL EMPLOYES
 TO HAVE BANQUET
Prominent Republicans Will Make Talks Tonight at Elaborate Af-
 fair-HowIe Postmaster

The federal employees in Birmingham will give banquet at the New Jefferson hotel tonight. The guests will include em- ployes from every branch of the federal government located in Birmingham, and plates will be laid for over 100.
 G. M- Howle will act as toastmaster and every guest will be expected to make a short talk. Among those who will make special addresses will be J. O. Thompson. Nenian l.. Steele and number of other prominent federal officials here. The occasion will be . brilliant one and it is being anticipated with pleasure by those who will be lucky to attend. |. D. Osborn and c. M. Howle compose the committee on arraneementA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
NEGRO ATTEMPTS
 TO DESTROY HOUSE
EXPLODING DYNAMITE WRECkS ONE ROOM AND PORCH-NE- GRO OWNER THROWN FROM BED BY GREAT SHOCK.

A stick of dynamite was exploded last night under the house of Zone" Free man, a negro living in Alley A, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, and the house was badly damaged. Freeman was asleep at the time of the explosion and was thrown violently out of his bed, but suffered no injury further than slight bruise upon his leg.
 Freeman charges the explosion to Bud Mandy, a negro miner, whom he claimed had been worrying him a good deal He stated that he had driven Mandy from his home yesterday morning, and that Mandy had threatened to blow up his house. The porch was destroyed and one room of the house wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Madam Butterfly"

years has proved such brilliant suc- cess as Madam Butterfly" The music Is by Puccini, who is not only the greatest composer of opera living, but one of the greatest who has ever lived. Madam Butterfly" created a furor in New York and 1t draws crowded houses wherever it is presented. It will be the New Years attraction at the Jefferson theatre-afternoon and night. The sale of seats begins Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Marriage License Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 James Knox Fleming to Miss Mary Greer Caldwell.
 R. D. Fisher of Avondale to Mrs. Ida Clayton.
 Wilhelm Kuzmicki of wylam to Miss Felicya Tomck.
 Paul Toscamo of Birmingham to Miss Maggie Lasusa.
 Anthony Moss of Mulga to Miss Rilla Brooks.
 R. G. Anchors of Selma to Mrs. Eva DuBoise.
 ]. Powers of Anniston to Miss Mary Armstrong.
 J. S. Anderson of East Birmingham to Miss Fannie Mae Strickland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
WHITFIELD RELEASED
 ON BOND OF $500

T. J. Whitfield, the alleged murderer of w. F.. Perryman, made bond in the sum of sl50O yesterday afternoon and was re- leased from the county jail for appea-- ance on the day set for his trial. Whit field is the man who shot and fatally wounded W. F.. Perryman near the Ter minal station about six weeks ago He was given a preliminary hearing before Judge l. II. Benners In the first division or the inferior court about 10 days ago and bound over from that court to the grand Jury In the sum of $500 He claims self-defense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
At the Biiou.

as the star, continues to be the attraction at the Bijou this week. The piece is concerned with the adventures of com ical old German in his efforts to keep the news of a midnight escapade in one of New York's gilded cafes from reaching the ears of his wife. MT. Emerson makes a hit at every performance with his song, 'Hinkey Dee.'' Some other pleasing song numbers are presented. Next week the Bijou will offer one of Hoyt's most fa- nous comedies, "A Contended Woman" with specialties and song numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Child Of Eight Wuh
 King SOI0m0n's Wisdom

In Birmingham last night a child 8 years old learnedly discussed unionism before an audience of several hundred grown men. The audience listened with rapt attention and marveled at the won- derful knowledge of a boy of such ten der years.
 The child is Milton Queen of Memphis He is in Birmingham accompanied by his father. He is only about 24 inches in height and weighs about 45 pounds. His voice is no stronger than that of an average child.
 Queen is an honorary member of the carpenters union of Memphis and is equipped with the regulation card. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27

spoke last night to the local carpenters union in the Bricklayers hall. He talked for more than an hour. discoursing calm ly and philosophically on the problem of labor and capital His views met with hearty response and he was enthusiastic eally cheered. He had statistics at his fingers ends.
 Yesterday afternoon Queen was com pelled to talk on the street corners. Every passerby stopped to listen and marveled as the little fellow used an epigram or thrust home with emphasis clear-cut truth. No policeman interfered, those on the beat being too much inter- ested to break up the meeting. Queen and his father will remain here through out the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
M AHfO From Sabann0h
 To The Crescent City

En route from Savannah to New Or leans in an automobile, Walter She'll ing and Devore Rochester, two club men of the former city arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday at noon.
 A few hours were spent in Bir- mingham, during which time refresh ments were had at the Hillman, and a short tour of the city made. The of fee of The Age Herald was visited just before the gentlemen started their car towards Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Bank Will Reopen.

Court Judge Betts today handed down a decision in the case of the Hamilton Bank of New York. which is now in the hands of Frank White, as receiver, permitting the bank to reopen. directing Receiver White to turn over It's prop erty. appointing Clarence E. Bloodgood of Catskill for the purpose of passing on the receivers accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
At the Gayety.

Miss Francis Claire, with the Bon Tons at the Gayety has made many friends in Birmingham. Her voice is above the av- craze, and she has decided ways that are catchy. A new play is being pre- pared for next season, entitled, Sweet hearts, in which she and Guy Rawson will be featured. The attraction at the Gayety this week is drawing large crowds, The chorus, including Miss May good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
VETERANS GET WARRANTS ON NEW YEARS DAY.

Gen. W. W. Brandon, state auditor, has informed the Confederate soldiers who draw pensions from the state that their warrants will be in the hands of the probate judge by Januiry l. Gen eral Brandon assures the veterans that they will have a New Years dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.

At meeting of Fratcrna lodge No 3OS. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held last night officers for the ensuing term were elected as follows: Noble grand, J. D. Carlisle; vice grand, P. G. Flowers; secretary, R. c. Lpscomb; treasurer, J. F. Carlisle; representative to grand lodge, G. K. Coleman and w. E. David- son; trustee, G. R. Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
COUNTERFEIT SCRIP
 DETECTED AT BANK

A five-dollar counterfeit cashiers cer- tficate was detected yesterday at one of the local banks. The scrip was offered for deposit by local tea store and was detected by the receiving teller only by a slight defect In the number stamped upon it.
 The counterfeit check was an imitation of those issued by the Jefferson County Savings bank and, as stated. was of the s denomination. It bore the number 49G and unless carefully examined would pass without trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Will Fight Injunction.

Goldfeld, December 26.-Late this aft. ernoon officials of the miners union learned of the plan of the mine owners of Goldfield to obtain an injunction in the federal courts. preventing picketins and bringing about the dissolution of the Goldfield miners union. Charles s. Mac Kinnon of the local union. declared the union would fight such an injunction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27

Smelling and Rochester are making the cross country drive for simple pleasure. So far they have .encount- cred no serious mishap, though while sleeping in the woods near Dadeville, a thief robbed them of basket of pro- visions a shot gun, and an overcoat.
 The autoists have been ten days in covering the distance from Savannah to Birmingham, but explain that they are not making a speed trial. They ex- pect to reach Montgomery by this aft ernoon. and New Orleans towards the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Ben RosenbIoom.

Ben Rosenbloom. the 7-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. l.. Rosenbloom of Johns, died at St. Vincent's hospital yesterday after A somewhat prolonged illness. The funeral services over the remains were conducted from the chapel of Shaw X Son yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The lnterment was made in the Enon ceme-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
At the Majestic.

At the Majestic there is not an ordinary act on the programme, and from the en- trance of the Wheeling Wheelocks to the last foot of film on the majestograph there is nothing but entertainment and amusement. Performances at the Majes- tic are given every afternoon and every evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Samuel j. powney.

The funeral of Samuel J. Downey. the engineer who was killed in the wreck on the Southern railroad at Tallapoosa, Ga, last Sunday night, was conducted from tine Methodist church at Avondale yes terday afternoon at ? o'clock. the Rev. pr. J. c. Persinger officiating. The re- mains were inferred in the Elmwood cem- etcry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
CATALAN APPOINTED
 ASSISTAN SOLICITOR.

Attorney Frank Cahalan has been ap- pointed to fill the position of assistant county solicitor, made vacant by the re- cent resignation of John F. Abbott. At torney cahalan Is one of the most popu- lar of the younger members of the Bir- mingham bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Newspaper Man Dead.

Chicago. December 26-Albert B. Beau- nsne, assistant to the publisher of the Chicago Daily News, died suddenly today. Mir Beaunisne, who was one of the most widely known newspaper men In the country, has been connected with tho Daily News since 1879 ----s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Neal Ryder.

The remains of Neal Ryder. a resident of Georgia, arrived in Birmingham yes- terday morning. The body was received by tho Gaudn Undertaking company here and sent to Cottonwood. Mo-, yesterday afternoon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington. December 26.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and warm CT Friday; Saturday increasing cloudi- ness; fresh south, shifting to west, winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
E. T. Shaw & Son, undertakera

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.