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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Personal and General.

Joe Kahn of Gadsden is the susst for a week of Mr and Mrs. Sidney Marks.
 Chelse 1agler returned to the city this morning after q trip of two weeks spent in Toledo, Philadephia New York, Washington and Norfolk.
 Mrs w. J. Fitzgerald died at her home at West Highlands last evening after q short illness and the funeral took place this afternoon at Woodlawn, with Jacobs X Son in charge.
 Mayor Rush had a nice business n police court this morning and sentences were served out to about dozen law breakers. Most of those who came toe- fore his honor were tried for gaming and the dose that he dished out to them will no doubt keep them from trying the games in the very near future, as the business on the streets will he better ana the street gang will be reinforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
ENGINE RUNS WILD
 IN ANNISTON YARD
RUNS INTO SOUTHERN PASSEN- GER TRAIN, CAUSING PAINFUL INJURY OF ONE MAN AND DAM AGING ONE CAR.

Louisville and Nashville switch engine broke loose at the round house here this evening about 6:15 o'clock and ran about a mile at high speed, sideswiping South ern passenger No. 24 from Birmingham to Atlanta, which was standing in fronc of the union depot after which the run away locomotive turned over on it's side.
 The switch engine struck the baggage car of the passenger and Baggagemaster l.. NJ. Ragsdale of Atlanta was painfully injured about the thigh by 0 trunk, which turned over on him. No one else was snurt The passenger engineer and fire man jumped. Passengers were consIde.- ably jared. The baggage car was in- jured. Traffic was delayed about an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Grand Jury Organized.

Huntsville, October Especial )-Judge Oscar R. Hundley of the United States court organized the grand jury this morn tug with C. B. Eldred as foreman. The jury is composed of E. w. Arrandale, S. H. Wilson, W. C. Brandon, C. w. Brice, S. J Dawson, A F. Steele. R. C. Riggs, W. A. Daniel, W. V. Ichols. J. B. Car nelson, R. B. Thompson, J. c. Oates, Jeff Darwin, w. J. Rowe, J. H. E. Jones, G. w. Blair J. W. Hill and J. w. Hollo- way. Judge Hundley's charge to the grand jury was brief and he directed them to investigate particularly alleged Justification of accounts against the gov ernment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29

Some time ago the letter was delivered to Ingersoll through an oversight; he opened it and wrote to the white girl, inclosing her letter to Buttram. He in- formed the young lady that Buttram was unknown here, and that he would take the place of the unknown in the correspondence, asking her to exchange photographs with him. When the Penn sylvania girl received Ingersoll's letter she promptly mailed both to Buttram, with note of inquiry as to the turn of affairs, with the aforestated result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Condition of Ressemer Banks.

The officials of the banks of this city when interviewed this afternoon regard ing the recent bank flprries in some of the larger cities. and what effect 1t would have on the Bessemer banks, stated that they had nothing to give out at present., and would not be in Il position tp make q statement until tomorrow. They stated, however, that as far as they knew and could learn there was no occasion t9f alarm from any source. as all of the banks were known to be in tirst-cass eon- dition and the banks were now enjoying the greatest business they had ever had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Steamer Runs On Rreakwater.

Dover, England, October 2S.-The Fed Star Line steamer Finland. from New werp collided this evening with the southern breakwater off this port and is supposed to be badly damaged. The Finland Is safe, but her bows are bad ly stove in. A survey of the steamer will be made and she will remain here until tomorrow for repairs. She is moored to the breakwater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Italian Couple Welded.

A double wedding. which was of much interest to the Italian colony, both of Ensley and this city, was solemnized this morning at 3 o'clock at St. Aloysius Catholic church. Father O Brien officl- ating. The entire ceremony was in Italian, and was one of the most interesting ~ete- monies ever held in this city.
 After the ceremony the happy couple, with their relatives and friends, took d special car for Ensley. where a large reception was held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Free Eiaht Among Peasants.

Budapest october 2S.-During a nova yesterday conflict arose between factions in the congregation which led to the intervention of the gendarmes. A free fight ensued between the pAas- ants and the gandarmes in which Il persons were killed and score were Wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
NEGRO IS KILLED.
Resisted an Officer Who Attempted To
 Arrest Him.

Greenville. October 2S.-(Special. IA me- gro named Will Scott was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriffs Murphy and Owens had gone out in the country several miles to arrest and bring him in, and owing to threats he had made, in which he de- clared inc would not allow any one to take him, they went armed. They found him on the Beeland plantation, and as they feared, he attempted to shoot. Both deputies fired and he was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
HOLD FOR IS CENTS.
President Barrett of Farmers Union
 Issues a Call.

Atlanta, Ga. October 28.--President Charles $. Barrett of the National Farmers union today issued call for meetings of all county and parish un- ions on November to arrange for holding cotton for q minimum of 15c. In his call President Barrett urges the farmers to hold together now for that price, as a firm stand at this time will bring them the result they desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Bowen Barrett.

Huntsville, October 8.-(Specia1.) .)-B. w. Bowen of Sparta, Ga, and Miss Daisy Barrett were married this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the brides father. James Barrett. The ceremony was performed in the presence of small company of relatives and intimate friends by the Rev. Francis Tappey, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Hr. Bowen and bride left on tie evening train for Atlanta and from there they will go to their future home In Sparta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
ANNISTON. NEGRO BUTTS
 INTO CORRESPONDENCE

Anniston, October 2S.-(Special) )-Fran- cis lngersoll, young Anniston negro, employed as janitor at a negro public school, butted into the correspondence between F. M. Buttram of this city, and young lady of Turtle Creek Pa, and stepped into a very serious trouble, be- ing arrested by Deputy Marshal B. E. Hill and put under $300 bond by Judge Randolph to await the action of the federal grand jury for violating section 1892 of the United States revised stautes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
NEW ALDERMEN ARE
 NAMED BY COUNCIL
F. w. MONlSH, M. M. LEATHER WOOD AND SAM FREEMAN ARE ELECTED TO FILL VACANCIES ON TUSCALOOSA BOARD.

! Tuscaloosa. october @-tspecial.)--In today's municipal election for three va cancies on the Board of Mayor and AL dermen the following was the result: First ward. J. w. Monish 293, G. w. Vanhose IFS; Fourth ward, M. NJ. Leatherwood 496, B. M. Phifer 76 Fifth ward, Sam Freedman 3l3, A. P. Walker 1aS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
We Prove It. Sample Package Free.

There is just one other sure way to be cured-painless. safe and in the privacy of your own home-it is Pyramid Pile Cure.
 We mail a trial package free to all who write.
 It will give you instant relief, show you the harmless, painless nature of this great remedy and start you well on the way toward a perfect cure.
 Then you can get a full-sized box from any druggist for 50 cents, and often one box cures.
 If the druggist tries to sell you some- thing just as good. it is because he makes more money on the substitute. Insist on having what you call for. The cure begins at once and continues rapidly until it is complete and perma- nent.
 You can go right ahead with your work and be easy and comfortable all the time.
 It is well worth trying.
 Just send your name and address to Pyramid Drug Co.,. 95 Pyramid building, Marshall. Mich, and receive free by return mail the trial package in plain wrapper
 Thousands have been cured in this easy, painless and inexpensive way, in the privacy of the home.
 No knife and it's torture.
 No doctor and his bills.
 All druggists. 50 cents. Write today Tor a free package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Special Jury Sworn,

Decatur, October 2s.-(special)-At the opening of the circuit court this morning Judge D. W. SpealSe swore in a special grand jury to investigate the charge of murder against Linn Lane. the negro charged with the killing of another negro, Jim Parrish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Series of Services.

Decatur, october S-(Specal.)-The Rev MT. Mathews, D. D., of Oxford, Eng, diocesan missionary, is conducting a series of services at the St. Johns Episcopal church. New Decatur, this week. He will lecture every night at St. Johns church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Goina To Peace Conference.

New orleans. October 2s--E. C. Fial- los, minister of foreign affairs for Hon. duras. and Policarp Bonilla former president. arrived here today from Hon duras. They are en route to Washing ton to attend the peace conference of Central American countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Reains Street Pavino.

Decatur. October S.-(Special )-The Southern Bitulithic company of Birming- ham, commenced work this morning pay ing Bank street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
JoHNsoN's FRANK THREAT.
Plans for City to Ruin Electric Com
pany and Then BUY Il.

CLEVELAND. December 25.---Mayor
Tom L. Johnson yesterday declared that
his administration would bend its en-
ergies to bring about a municipal mo-
nopoly OF electric lighting In Cleve-
land. That legislation empo " ering the
city to enter the field will be sought in
the general assembly this winter and
that he plans to make eventually the
city owner OF the Cleveland Illuminat-
ing Company by merger with the oitys
little electric lighting plant. once owned
by the village of South Brooklyn. which
was annexed to Cleveland some time
ago. was announced by the mayor 20
land Illuminating Company.
He summoned Scoville to the. city hall
to ask his signature to a written con-
sent that the General Electric Com
pany might bid on supplies wanted by
the city for Its electric plant .
Why" asked Scoville whose com
pany is said to have the General Etec-
trio Company SO tightly held by con-
tracts 1t could not bid in Cleveland
without consent
We're going to have a municipality
owned plant covering the entire city"
said Mayor Johnson. Eventually We
will buy your company"
why not buy IL now"
''Oh, 1 believe competition will make
II cheaper for US to buy you out, 20
we will spread the Brooklyn plant for
a time. We will seek legislation and
then will compete with you and nnilly
buy you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
AMY WAS FRANK
And She Beat Willie by 90 and Six
DAVIS,

The adage that truth will earn it's own
reward crops out in all sorts Of places
and at the most unexpected times. 1t was
SO with Amy Jackson today in the Police
Court. Amy and particular gentleman
friend, Willie Anderson, were arraigned
before Judge Mullowny, charged with
drunkenness and disorderly conduct. VIII
les case came up first, and policemen
of the second precinct testified to varied
and unwarranted acts, as set forth in the
information, and Willie was promptly
fined IS. with fifteen days as the equiva-
lent. Willie chose the latter from neces-
sity.
I'VE was jes' a-fussin jedge; jes'
a-fussin'. On'y takin' it out in words.
jedge; dat was ALL testified Amy in her
own behalf.
Just fussing, eh?" commented Judge
Mullowny. well, what made you do SO
much fussing, anyway? Whisky, gin or
beer?"
Deed, jedge. 1 amt one oh desc yer
d d! wimmins. L cross my heart,
II didn't say you were a drinking wom-
an, interrupted the court II asked
you what started the fussing with Willie
last night-beer, gin or whisKy?''
There was a pause of several minutes
deathly silence. Amy's eyes wandered
about the courtroom, then hanging her
head to one side. she heaved a half dozen
way from the soles Of her boots.
Gin, jedge."I
Thank you, Amy. Three dollars or
nine days for the frankness Merry
Christmas and come around to see me
when you get OUT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
HEBREW CHARITIES CLOSE
WORK TEMPORARILY SUSPEND
ED FOR LACK OF. FUNDS.
Organization Can No Longer Fur
nish Coal or transportation to
the INDECENT.

NEW YORK, December 25-The United
Hebrew Charities. which helps about
10000 persons in the course of year.
closed its doors temporarily yesterday
because of lack OF funds. 1t Is expect
ed that the main offices at 356 I'd avenue.
will be reopened January /, but the
branches at 1855 East Broadway and 149
Rivington street have been closed per-
manently. The trustees of the organiza-
ton closed third branch at 81 Cannon
street, about a month ago.
The suspension has been foreshadowed
for some time by. statements made by
persons in charge of the organization, but
1t was generally believed that funds would
be Forthcoming In time to prevent 1t. The
trustees decided a month or more ago that
the resources of the charities would per-
nit the expenditure of only $4,000 a
month. That appropriation for December
has been exhausted. and as a result the
doors were closed for the remainder OF
the month. But, even running on this
$4,000 a month basis, there will be a con-
siderable deficit at the end of the year
unless the organization gets some new
held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
FORMER REFORMERS
PLAYING THE RACES

SAN FRANCISCO, December 25.-
What do you think of a Sunday school
teacher and a superintendent of the
Society for the Prevention Of Crime
falling to the level of betting ring
plungers? They may be seen any day
you wish. right here in the Oakland
ring. Roy Offut. one of the biggest
and most successful operators in the
market, once taught a Sunday school
class in Kansas City, Mo-, while Jack
Smell, the bookmaker and bettor, now
laying prices here, was the head and
front of the Society for the Prevention
of Crime in Reading, Pa, for many
years.
Both are now grabbing for the al
mighty dollar just like the blacklist
sinner in the great motley throlg max
ing up the race-track world.
Offut was a clerk in the firm of
Ofut, Elmore & Clark, stockyards COM
mission merchants of Kansas City. Mo-,
soul. One day he started to parley
small sum on second choices running
at East ST. Louis, Ill He got to study
ing the dope" He made success of
playing horses right from the go in.
He now makes books. bets and owns
horses Still he doesn't drink, smoke
or play cards. Betting on the horses
is a business, not a gamble once de-
clared Offut He won $4,000 book
making around New York last summer.
Jack Smell quit his business of
watching and fostering the morals of
other people because of Ill health. He
commenced to follow the ponies for
the sake of health. This brought him
to California ten years ago. He, too,
like Offut, is successful, and regards
'betting" as business" and not as
gamble" Offut and Smell are surely
two of the most interesting character
studies out here this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Didn't Like His Looks.

NEW YORK. December 25.-The rea-
sons why a young man. who said he was
George Miles Of 40 18th street. Brooklyn,
was locked UP in the Gates avenue police
station last night are, first, that Detec-
tives Britton and Stevens didn't like his
looks when they saw him coming out OF
the fiat house at the corner of Tompkins
and Jefferson avenues, and, secondly. that
other evidence found subsequently con-
WINGED the police that the man was as
bad as he looked.
Being suspicious when they saw Miles
leave the house the detectives called to
him to wait a moment as they wanted to
talk to him. Miles took to his heels, but
the detectives overlook him. At the sta
ton his pockets yielded a jimmy, seven
skeleton keys. a revolver, a cold chisel,
three gold watches, two gold rings. two
watch fobs, a silver match safe and two
pawn tickets. One of the watches was
Identified latei as the property of Mrs.
James c. Orr Of 484 Lexington avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
TWO YALE STRONG =
MEN COMPARED

NEW HAVEN, December. 25.-There Is
much interest at Yale in physical COM
parison being made by the gymnasium
authorities between the champion strong
man of this year. John r. fitzpatrick.
who is also captain of the freshman foot
ball team! and Edmund H. Coy. the
ALL American fuliback and winner of the
strength test last year.
While. Fitzpatrick in his total strength
register surpasses Coy's record of last
year. by 1870 units, the men have indi-
vidual physical characteristics which
when compared show them to be pretty
evenly matched and probably the most
symmetrical pair of athletes In Yale to-
day. .-- ----
Coy and Fitzpatrick are of practically
the same height, the former being feet
101k inches and the latter feet 10 Id
inches. In weight Coy has four pounds
the advantage Of his college mate. tip
ping the scales at 1855 pounds. His mar
velous lung power is the greatest asset
of the big varsity fullback, who has a
capacity of 3s4 cubic inches to 1913 for
Fitzpatrick. The average college man has
capacity of $50 cubic inches.
In girth Of chest the freshman measures
ALL inches to 401a for Coy. while the
waist of the former ID only 31.5 inches to
1878 inches. the measurement Of Coy.
Other measurements show that Kilpat-
rick has the larger muscles, as tho fol-
lowing table will demonstrate:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
SHIP CARRIED A JONAH.
Long List Of Disasters That Follow
ed an American Vessel.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 25-Ths
American ship Atlas dropped anchor. hero
last night. 275 days out from Baltimore.
1t ended a voyage made tragic by . COL
lision of Cape Horn. attended by the
sinking of another vessel. the drowning OF
the fated crafts captain and the captains
wife, mutiny on its decks and >. death
among its crew.
Norwegian bark Viking. Capt. Petersen.
were badly damaged by the contact, but
the bark Jared worst. In the terror OF
the night thirteen Of the crew Of the Nor.
wegian bark boarded the American ship.
crawling over tangled shrouds and dan
Cling booms: but Capt. Petersen and his
the dangerous transit. 1t was too dark
to render aid, though the Atlas stood by
during the night, and next morning the
Viking had disappeared. -.
repairs, leaking badly. On the way to
this port a mutiny took place among
the crew over some trouble with the
mate, but IT was easily quelled.
Before the collision of Cape Horn three
of the ships company met death. On May
D j. Schumacher and Charles Nolan, sea-
men, fell from the tibboom and were
drowned. On June Is John Hook. q SAIL
maker, died and was buried at sea- When
the ship arrived yesterday the captain's
son and the third officer were Ill and the
vessel was ordered into quarantine. 4.
The Atlas had a cargo of coal for the
United States government.
The vessel had been 100 days out from
Rio de Janeiro and was overdue. Re-
insurance had been ordered at 10 per cent.
The Viking was a new bark of 2.641
tons Nothing had been heard Of It after
it began its last voyage until the Atlas
brought in the tidings last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
HERMAN GLAD He
TURNED DOWN BRESNAHAN

CINCINNATI, Ohio. December 25.-
carry Herman, the president of the
Reds. has put quietus to the report that
he might still agree to the offer made him
by Manager McGraw of the Giants to
trade Roger Bresnahan for Hans I,obert
and George Schlei. Herman was inform
ed that Fred Knowles. the secretary of
the New York club. said that Herman
made the mistake OF his life in not agree
ing to the exchange
Does he really think so?'' queried the
Red president. well. if the same offer
were made to me again / would repeat
the mistake OF my life and turn it down
once more. And this time ! would not
ask for the opinion of my friends, but
would use my own infallible judgment
Il still believe that the deal proposed
would leave us in a bad position. Presi-
dent Murphy of Chicago advised me to
make the deal. and l am certain that in
so advising he had no selfish ends. /
asked his opinion and he gave II to me.
i am sure that he did not do II with the
intention of trying to bolster up the
Giants at the expense OF the Reds and
am sorry that some writer's got that YER
sion Of IL.
while Murphy wants to capture the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
CARS BLOWN FROM TRACK.
40 to go Mile an Hour Gale Sweep
Across Colorado

DENVER. December 25.-The baggage
car and first passenger coach Of train No.
25. northbound, on the Colorado and
Southern railroad. which left Denver at
10, o'clock yesterday morning, was blown
from the track and overturned in the
ditch a. quarter Of mile north of Mar
shall, coal camp. about noon yesterday.
Six persons were seriously injured and a
number of others slightly hurt.
j. G. Garrett, Longmount. Col, promi-
nent Elk. had both legs broken and sus-
tanned internal injuries probably fatal
A gale had been blowing over northern
Colorado during the day. and the wind
attained at times a velocity of from
forty-five to sixty miles an hour, and has
caused much damage by blowing down
small farm buildings, trees, telegraph
poles, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
HACKENsCHMIDT MATCHED.
Joe Rogers, an American, Will
Wrest1e Russian Lion.

LONDON. December 25.-Articles were
signed here yesterday for an interna-
tional wrestling match for the worlds
championship between George Hacken-
schmidt, present holder Of the title. and
Joe Rogers. an American heavyweight.
now in this country. The match will
be under catch-as-catch-can rules, best
two out Of three falls, with ten min
utes' rest periods allowed between
bouts.
The match will be for $3.50 side plus
the best purse offered for the contest
The winner will take two-thirds Of the
entire sum and the loser the remainder
No date has been set as yet for the
contest. but. according to the articles
of agreement, any week day between
January IS and January 81 will be ac-
ceptabie to the contestants. It is ex-
pected that several prominent pro-
moters will enter bids for the match
and that the total purse will amount
to between $4,000 and $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
INCREASE IN DEsT1TUTIoN.
New York Charities Reports Four
Times Usual Number of Cases.

ALBANY, December 25-At the office
of the state board Of charities statistics
received from many organizations besides
the county and town poor authorities in
dicate commitments to poorhouses and
public institutions of various sorts of
persons out Of work and unable to care
for themselves OF four times the aggre-
gate Of other years at this season. In
creases in the number of the needy are
shown particularly in the figures received
from New York city. Gains in the total
of commitments are also noticed from the
western part of the state. There Is no
such increase shown in the figures from
the central sections of New York or from
the rural districts. The increases are
ascribed to the business reaction follow
ing the financial disturbances.
Mrs. Russell Sage was among recent
callers at the department Of the state
board of charities. Mrs. Sage called to
inform herself the better of what was
being done through the great center au-
thority in the states charitable work.