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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
SEVENTY TRUE
 BILLS RETURNED
COUNTY GRAND JURY MAKES PARTIAL REPORTING RECOM- MENDATIoNs MADE ABOUT THE COUNTY JAlL-INDlcTMENTS.

Yesterday forenoon the grand jury of Jefferson county made a partial report of it's proceedings to Judge Weaver pre- vious to adjournment to the last week in May.
 Seventy-fve true bills were returned, of which twenty-one were for capital fel- onies, mostly murders.
 Contrary to expectations, the grand jury made no recommendation with ref erence to the jail or it's condition, as that question is now being investigated by pr. Bragg.
 The following is list of the capital cases in which indictments were re- turned
 Jim Quinn, murder of Jesse McCarty; Tobe Smith, murder of Georgia Foster; Sam vandiver, murder of negro named Nappy; Henry Anderson, murder of Jim Mathis; Will Jackson and Kate Staffney, murder of Tom Staffney Joe Harris, murder of will Epperson; James Ogles- by criminal assault upon Mary Banks; James Oglesby, robbery from Mary Banks; Felton Williams, robbery. the property of Wash Jones; Will Alexander, murder of Ida Alexander; Henry Thax ton, murder of Samuel F. Hunsticker; Clara Avery, murder of Lille Briggins.
 The following indictments were re- tu. aed in non-captal felony cases, the defendants being in jail:
 Joseph Nash, Sol Davis and Jim Strong, burglary and grand larceny; Will Golson, burglary and grand larceny; Tom Medley and Tom Hawkins, grand larceny; Albert Willis and Buster Sharp grand larceny; Henry Tourney, burglary and grand lar ceny; Henry Ford, burglary and grand larceny; Charley Johnson, burglary and grand larceny; Rebecca Fowler, receiving stolen property; John Brown, larceny from dwelling; Sam Davis, larceny from store; Dave Strickland, assault with in tent to murder; William O. Sargent grand larceny; Will Lassiter, grand lar ceny; Daisy Bird and Burris Edney, mis- cegenation; Henry Thaxton, grand lar ceny; Henry Beckham, assault with in- tent to murder; James Davenport lar ceny from dwelling; William Shoemaker, two charges of grand larceny; w. H. Bingham larceny from dwelling; Jim Franklin, assault with intent tosmurder; will Barlow, larceny from dwelling; John Brown. larceny from dwelling; Jim King, grand larceny; Henry Head, assault With intent to murder; Peter Remore, larceny from store; Feb Burton grand larceny and receiving stolen property; Ollie Mas seneale assault with intent to murder; Frank Owens, alias Coby Picker, lar ceny from dwelling and grand larceny.
 The following indictments were re turned against defendants out on s5Oo bonds:
 Estell McFadden, larceny from store; Henry Billingsby, assault with intent to murder; Jerry Jones, Sam Jones, Clyde Johnston and John Rodgers, assault with intent to murder; Chad Jones, assault with intent to murder; Robert Denson, larceny from store; A. R. Perkins, as- sault with intent to murder; Lela Alex ander, assault with intent to Murder' c. w. Chandler, seduction.
 Several misdemeanor indictments were also returned, most of the defendants be- ing in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
NEW FOLDER ISSUED.
Seaboard Gets Out a Handsome Adver- tisng for Jamestown Exposition.

The Seaboard has just issued it's April folder, the cover of which is designed with reference to the Jamestown ex- position. The cover advertises the fact that the Seaboard is one of the exposl- tion routes and aside from this the workmanship, design and harmony of color are considered handsome.
 On one side of the folder is an Indian warrior, in all of his savage war paint and with typical beaded leather orna- ments festooned around him. On the other side, before a cluster of bows, ar rows and tomahawks, is sketch of an Indian girl with a wistfully curious ex- pression upon her comedy countenance that attracts more than casuel obser- walton. The face is character study. The whole effect of the folder with a rich orange background. presents novel and attractive appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
BRAGG WILL LET
 CITY JA|LS ALONE Says He Has Nothing to Do
 With Them HIGDON HEARS FROM COMER Governor Sends Copy of Bragg Letter and Compliments Sheriff On the
 Manner In Which He Is
 Conducting Office.
HIGDON HEARS FROM COMER

"No. I will not inspect the city jail" said State Prison Almshouse and Cotton Mill Inspector Bragg last night. "I have nothing to do with 1t, as II Is out of my Jurisdiction"
 This was In answer to the rumor which has been anoat for some time to the effect that he would more than likely in- spet both the Southslde and main city prisons, with a view to condemning them as severly as he has already condemned the county structure. According to ms statement he does not think his duty ex- tends further than county institutions, and therefore will have nothing to do with the city prisons.
 It is known that the committee or the city council has some plans in embryo along the lines of improvement as soon as the crematory is completed.
 The new county jail seems certainty, due to the exertions of the inspector and the work of the Board of Revenue. There will be meeting of the board Monday when final action will be taken. Tha architects will by that time have some plans to present.
 | Sheriff Higdon yesterday received d copy of the condemnation papers filled in Montgomery by Dr. Bragg, and with 1t was this note:
 Sheriff Hlgdon-Enclosed please find copy of the report of Dr. Bragg, inspector of Jails, almshouses and cotton mills. [ compliment you on same. You seem to be doing your duty B. E. COMER, Governor"
 Sheriff Higdon took great pleasure in showing this note to his wardens, both inside and out, for he says great deal of the praise is due to their efficient work in keeping the jail clean, and preventing escapes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
PREPARES BILL ID GETLAW REPEALED Glover Opposed to Heavy Tax on Foreign Capital PEOPLE ARE AGAINST IT Colonel Pearson Thinks Law Was a BIunder and Says It Will Work a
 Hardship to the Whole
 State.
PEOPLE ARE AGAINST IT

bill will be introduced at the split
 session of the legislature to repeal the
 law enacted at the first session increasing
 the taxes on foreign corporations lending
 money in Alabama for building and de- velopment purposes.
 Representative Glover yesterday an- nounced his intention of introducing such
 a measure, and stated that he believed the bill to repeal the law had an excel- lent chance to be passed. In speaking of
 the matter, he said:
 q was opposed to the bill when it was
 up in the legislature for consideration and action. and am still opposed eto 1t. I be- lieve that the action of the legislature in this matter was mistake, and that large number of the members of both
 branches appreciate the fact that it was
 a mistake. It is hampering the develop | nent of Alabama, and I believe that tho effects will be more far-reaching than any offus realize
 "Of course, my bill may be turned down, but am going to push it as much as pos sible, and have assurances from a num-
 Der of members that they will support it." Col. R. H. Pearson, one of the most prominent attorneys in Birmingham, said yesterday that the law was a bdunder
 and that the sooner 1t was repealed the better it would be for Alabama. He laid stress on the fact that cheap money
 was essential to Birmingham and the Birmingham district in particular, and all Alabama in general.
 Colonel Pearson stated that the com pany that lends the money was not the
 sufferer, but it was out of the pockets | of the citizens of Alabama that the ad-
 ditional interest must come. It made
 money harder to get and therefore re-
 tarded progress and development He stated that he hoped the law would be repealed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
''CUBA ON WHEELS"
 IS IN BIRMINGHAM
Many Novelties Exhibited for
 Benefit of Public
IS GOING TO JAMESTOWN
The Car Is Located on Avenue A and Twentieth Street-Children Will Be Admitted Today
 for Gents.

A visit to Cuba can be made with little expense and little time by the unique plan of the department of agriculture and bureau of immigration of Cuba in send ing out the car "City of Havana" which is fitted up with all the products of the island and called Cuba on Wheels"
 The car has arrived in Birmingham and is located on the tracks of the Seaboard at Avenue A and Twentieth street. and 1t pre.cnts a wonderfully attractiv, display of what Cuba is doing, what grows in that country the woods, animals. fruits, vegetables and a number of relics of the Spanish-American war, including relics of the battleship Maine.
 A little of everything is shown in the car. from monkeys and alligators to the fi.-c-t of fancy work the kind that is not often seen and which invariably attracts tie eye Of the women. Incidentally there is |. collection of fans worth about $100 each and wonders of workmanship.
 The contents include samples of the soil of Cuba, it's fruits, with more than fifty seven varieties, a dozen kinds of pre- serves, the famous sea island cotton, Pa rana grass nine feet long, Chinese grass five feet high, dozen minerals, score of manufactured articles, including ba- mana flour, cigars, tobaccos, perfumes, jellies, candy, pima dress goods, Cuban shoes, canes. ropes, wines and furniture made of various woods; number of va rleties of wines; fifty odd varieties of wood, including mahogany in several col ors; hundred framed photos of Cuba, including the castle at Havana; oil paint ings by the finest of Cuba's artists, and all kinds of stuffed game and fish.
 Besides all the classified things there ar hundred or more little novelties to be seen, all of which are interesting alike to the person who has been to Cuba and to the person who has not.
 The manager of the car has announced that today all the school children will be admitted for cents, which Is half of the regular charge. These charges are made for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the car on the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
HOWARD WINNER IN ORATORY CONTEST
JESSE A. COOK IS AWARDED THE MEDAL IN THE ALABAMA INTER COLLEGIATE - HOWARD MEN SHOW ENTHUSIASM.

Jesse A. Cook of Howard college won at the High school auditorium last night The other contestants were Messrs Lazen- by of Greensboro and Mcleod of Auburn The judges were Dr. John w. Stagg, Judge B. M. Allen and Solicitor II. B. Hefin.
 The middle aisle of the auditorium was occupied by the Howard rooters and they started the evening off rather lively with a number of snappy college yells and much waving of pennants and banners.
 The Howard boys had just celebrated the coming of the event by an extended trolley ride over the city, having two specially decorated cars in service for the entire afternoon.
 The decision of the judges was delivered by Dr. Stagg in his usual happy way, after which Mr. Cook was carried from the stage on the shoulders of an admiring, yelling throng of his fellow students.
 The college boys were very jubilant over the victory and manifested their joy in typical college boy style by marching through the streets yelling and singing songs.
 Mr. Lazenby of Greensboro had an easy and graceful manner, but his delivery was reather weak. His subject was I'm migration" MT. Mcleod of Auburn had well written speech on the subject of .1mperallsin." but his delivery was rath- CT too dramatic.
 Mir. Cook spoke on the subject of Professionalism, and while his manner was not quite so easy as that of MT. Lazenby, his delevery was very strong and forceful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
LOSES POckETBOOk.
Contained Between $s0 and $1oo and
 Loss Is Particularly Unfortunate.

Exceedingly unfortunate for more req sons than one was the loss of a pocket book containing between $50 and 800 yes- terday afternoon. Mrs. J. F.. Fitzpatrick of 1l12 North Twenty-third street. was on her way from West End yesterday when she lost her money in some man ner.
 She was making preparations to send her husband, who has been very i'll for some time, to the west. and the loss in- cluded the bulk of their funds. Unless the finder returns the pocketbook they will have to give up the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
MISSION SERVICES
 BROUGHT TOCLOSE
Rev. Matthews Goes From Birmingham to Montgomery and Later
 to Selma.

The mission services at St. Mary the Highlands closed last night when the Rev. John R. Matthews spoke from the text, Remember Lots Wife, whichsis found in Luke 17:32. The services have been in progress for the past ten days.
 From Birmingham MT. Matthews goes to St. Johns church in Montgomery, and then to St. Pauls church, Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
No Senator Elected.

Providence R. l., April 19.-The Rhode Island legislature will adjourn Tuesday, and it appears probable that a United States senator will not be elected at this session. Fifty-eight ballots have failed of result and it is understood only one more will be taken before adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
Negroes Fight Over Prize CakewaIker

NegFOeS FIgnt OVcr PrIze CdkeWaIkcr
 Ludowici. Ga, April 19.-Over an argu- ment as to who was the prize cakewalker several negroes employed at the tile works here today brought guns and re- vo.vers into play and several were shot, Abe Brown was probably mortally wounded. John Newsome had a leg broken and Lee Stewart was shot in the head Two of the principals are in jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
Local Weather Data.

Birmingham, April 19, p.m.-Maximun temperature 57, minimum temperature 50 mean temperature 54, normal temperature 65 excess of temperature since January ] 406 rainfall since. p.m yesterday 6l, rainfall since January l, 1467 deficiency of rainfall since January 5.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 19.-For Alabama and Mississippi-Rain Saturday and Sunday; brisk north to northwest winds. becom- ing southeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20
P|G IRON MARKET
 CONTINUES FIRM Production in March Fell Off as
 Predicted INTEREST IN LAST QUAR- TER skeptics on contlunace of Present High Prices, But It Is Not Easy
 to Appreciate Their
 Point of View.
INTEREST IN LAST QUAR- TER

Tine Birmingham iron market is as strong as ever for last quarter delivery, but the demand for spot is less active.
 No sales for 1908 delivery have been reported. The large companies are not in the market for next year, and will not be, perhaps, for several weeks.
 Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati re- port for the current week says:
 Each day increases the evidence that spot prices will continue through the third quarter, and probably through the entire year. The sudden turn of Bes- semer consumers and their buying to the extent of a quarter million tons last week, removed one of the few remaining doubts which could be brought forward as to strong basis for business during the balance of 1907. Furnaces continue 10 withdraw from the market for second and third quarter deliveries, as their or der books get in shape, which justifies them In so doing. The market Is full of inquiries for spot delivery, and 1t is daily becoming more difficult to supply demands of customers satisfactorily in this way Large business has been placed In this territory during the past week for extended delivery during third quar- ter and last half and this has but re- nected similar conditions elsewhere. Leading buyers are actively interested in the market for the fourth quarter, and 1t Is expected that considerable of this business will be closed in the next few weeks.
 As predicted, production during March suffered a falling off. the weekly capac- ity of the furnaces In blast on April l
 
 b1l 900 tons on the first of March, The daily rate of production In March wss 71,000 tons, as compared with 73,OOO ap- proximately in February. The decline was due to floods and other unusual weather conditions, which affected many of the plants in the Pittsburg territory Added to this was the banking and blow ing out of stacks in Ohio and in the south to considerable extent.
 There seems to be no let-up in the specifcat tions for finished steel lines, and In the central west especially there Is much activity. The attention of those in- terested has been centered in the west ern grain fields, and crop news from now on will be about the only remaining item containing the element of uncertainty for the countrys prosperity during 1907. The governments unusually favorable report issued on April 1 was only In line with the general expectations of what It would be. Concerns which make about 75 per cent of the domestic production of crude semi finished and finished steel. report no indications whatever of falling ofr in business. They are for the most part turning down business every day, and are booked far into the future. The increased purchases by railroads has been feature, rail sales being reported at least 60 per cent more than the week be- fore
 Coke continues without marked change. The supply is somewhat improved and furnace coke is in good supply at slight ly easier prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-20

Mattt ew Addy G Co.'S report follows:
 Buying has been on a large scale this week It is difficult to partcularize in regard to the purchaeing for everything hal been in demand. There have been go.1 crders for malleable. which Is all ready In very short supply even for the las. quarter of the year. But the bulk of the business has unquestionably been for found " irons and nineteen twentieths of the orders call for delivery in the third and fourth quarters of the year. As has been the case for so long, there have been many small orders: yet there have been some wholesale lots. too, as several sales In excess of 1000 tons testify.
 There are in the trade many "doubting ThomGses." They are skeptical of the continuance of the present high prices through the balance of the year. Yet 1t Is hard to appreciate their point of view A careful analysis of the situation makes one doubt the ability of the furnaces to S. -.,ply the demand. and unless consump- tio:. drops amazingly all the known facts pont t. a greater shortage of iron this year than we have ever had before. That consumption will drop doe3 not seem pos sible. for all melters of iron bear testi- mony to the fact that they are full of or ders are behind hand now in filling them an1 that the volume of work offering is larger than they can take. This is the unlNplSll story. AS TOT lHt JufUdttS, tn y arc not apparently. going to increase tn ,.r output. On the contrary. produc- ton seems for the present at least to be decliairp. All the furnaces have phe- nomenal order books. The amount of fres iron left to sell for the second and third quarters is a mere trife To tell tn truth, there are some furnaces that are already hopelessly in arrears, and which will carry into tfe fourth quarter h fnnn of 1a1fnnIIpIt h11GinnGG On OF the largest sellers of foundry iron in the country said the other day that If he made no effort to sell another ton for 19'i. simply taking care of the odds and CT $ that might 'aYitate to him. he cou.d hardly expect on the last day of tn year to clean up even and have an order book right up 10 date And this sol up condition of affairs is the case in tle south as well in the north. So NJ Doubling Thomas has I'll the facts against him. and seems to have nothing ia ibln to offer except the fact that prices are high and that the crops may fail, and prosperity may wither, and the re Loads may quit Improvements and the day of judgment may come like a tf,-f in the night, or words to. that ef- feet.
 The buying of the week has advanced tts prices of Southern No. to sl9 ln- saelI of the old price of $lS.50. and of Northern No. to s22. Spot iron prices ari still largely a matter of conscience - tn. market is decidedly stronger.
 Coke is not as firm. This comes from the fact that so many furnaces are in tro1ble. either out for accident or re- pals. that not as much coke is needed as was the case a little while ago. The ccr supply too. is easier. Then at this time of the year coke always is easier. It is .e ssasonable event in the trade. But
 
 and business Is really brisk. Time con tracts are being placed at good prices
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-05-30
IOTICIl! eElERILE!

Los directories del Banco in.
dustrial de Santiago de Cuba haA
elevado una solcitud al gobierno
federal, pidiendo Sc les autorice el
uso del cOrreo en- esta isla.
-En el desvfo del ferrocarril.
frsnte q sSalsipuedes', Puerta de
TERRA, Sc reune todas las taydes
una tuTba de chiquilloS. qHe alba,
rotan y molestan TODD aquel vsciu.
dario.
-Ha sido muy bien racibido an
Nayagiiez, aan por Ia prensa re.
publicana, el nombramisnto de
nuestro amigo y corrGligionario don
Ramon lrisarry Ursulich para ins.
pe'tOr de almenlOs de aquel Dis
trito.
Aver, freute a la esquina del
Teatro, fus estropeada por un ca
rro la anciana Eustaquia Pe1a, quien
recibio contusiones de alg6n cuida-
do. Fl carrero ha sido denunciado
q los tribunales,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-05-30
FL BARCELONA

Ha sido denunciado el peri6dicc
antisolidario Fr~ctidey por reprodu
cir TN artfculo del de Santiago d,
Cuba Fora Gr11lsns.
Con motive de la orden de reco.
ger el psri6dicc Pro CataloaiG, que
Sc publica en- Paris, ha ocurrido IN
case curioso.
Trasmiti6se la orden q todos los
pueblos, y como en- muchos no te
nian la menor noticia del tai peri6-
dico, entendierOn que la orden Sc
referfa a la circulation de los diarios
que ven la luz en- Catalufa Y detu-
vieron la de tOda la prensa catala.
ma, llegando hasta el extreme de
hacer extensiva la medida 4 los pc
ri6dicos de Madrid.
Francisco; asa muertos; $50 milo.
mes de perdidas.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-05-30
LA QUESTION De La oPESCA
ESCRITO AL GOBERNADOR.

Suscrito por mas de i'm cente
mar y medic de ciudadanos, en- re-
presentation de todas las clases so
ciales del pals, hase presentado a
Gobernador de Puerto Rico un.
lnstancia que copiada dice:
aLos Gobiernos dignos, llama
dos son a estudiar y conjurar en- 10.
pafses los conAictos que surian
cuando en- otras esferas ofcialss nc
hallen posibles ( inmediatas solu.
clones.
ePuerto Rico jamas experirnen.
to el immense { inconcebible dafic
que hoy sufre, con el hecAo de ha.
llarse privado del derecho al disfru.
to de una de las riquezas cue TIN
positivos bene6cios lie reportara:
ala industria de Ia pesca.s
aAutorizale al efecto, la vigen.
te Ley de aguas; y Ell daiio inmen.
so que el pals en- masa sufre, pesara
sobre las concisncias de los que po-
co importales el prestigio de la Me.
tropoli y las desgracias de TN pals,
cuyas justi6cadas , legftimas que
Jas y protestas, siempre hallaran
eco en- sus anteriores Gobiernos
mouarquicos, como 10 hallaran en-
81 de vuestro noble antecesor Mr..
Winthrop aguardan hallarlo en- eli
que V. H. representa-
'La prenss sensata, Ia que d.
rige y Sc inspira en- Ia verdadcr,
opinion pdblica en- las juiciosas
asplraciones de las ma;'orfas, ticne
denostrado paladinamente, la enor-
mldad de los .perjuicios que 81 pu.-
bio vlene soportando sin que has
ia la fecha Sc adviertan sefiales de
Ia anslada y reparadora justicia,
que con general asombro sc yicne
retardando
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-05-30
A f0togratiar a Marie

Ell professor David Todd, ha sa-
lido de New York para Chile coz
objeto de fotogra6ar al plaaeta Mar
te. Es ell jefc de la comisi6n astro,
monica para la que .ha dado fondos
y que organize el professor Percival
Lowell, de la Sociedad Tecuol6gica
de Massachusetts,, y lleva con 81 ell
telescope y camara fotogr4fca ma
yores que Sc han transportado 4 la
America del Sur.
Acompahan al professor Todd,
su esposa, un fot6grafo y I'm estu-
dante del colegio Amherst.
La comisi6n hubiera salido sin
el professor, 4 no haberlo conocido
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-05-30

espera conseguir importantes deta.
lies de Marie y de sus cauales y vs-
getaci6n. Al lnismo tempo llsva
Ia esperanza de saber algo mas res-
Pecto de 10 ya conocido csncernien.
te q ese planeta. Trabajarau todos
en- los Andes, al sur del PerG y es
probable que instAlen tambien otro
observatorio en- los desiOrtos de Chi.
lie, 81 ven que pueden obtener bue.
nos resultados allf. Tomarln 70.
tograffas del eclipse de col, que 50
vsrihcard el 10 de julio y adem6s
Otras varias de Narte, que Sc espe-
ra seran buenas, desde el IS de ju.
MO hasta el fin de agOsto.