davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
GambilI Submits Corrections.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The letter printed in The Age-Herald on Friday morning, December 13, from MT. J. J. Boggan, city license collector, to the Hon. John w. O'Neill, chairman of the finance committee, contained some facts and figures which I am quite sure are unintentionally misleading to the gen. eral public. MT. Boggan neglects to go far enough in his comparison of licenses collected in 1906 and 1907 He fails to state that at a conservative estimate the raise in the license schedule and the natural increase in business in the year 1907 over 1906 should amount to at least $S1, ,500 This increase of $S1,50 in 1907 over 1906 added to the collection In 1906, which amounted to $25S, ,415 would make a total of 339,915 for 1906, against $319, ,5i5 .75 for 1907 or an increase over 1907 of s20,- 369. .25. l call attention to his fact in the best of feeling toward MT. Boggan, as he is my personal friend, having em- ployed him for more than seven years in the license collectors office. I mere ly desire that the taxpayers of Birming- ham may have the true facts sete forth
 A. A. GAMBILL.
 Birmingham, December 14 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
LEGISLATION RUN WILD. Rampant Agitation Is Said To Have
 Cost People Millions.

Atlanta, December 14-In an address issued today by the executive board of the Georgia Federation of Labor a plea for more conservative action on the part of the state and national officers in their dealings with railroads Is made, while more stringent immigration laws, the pas sage of the Beveridge anti-child labor bill and the establishment of the parcels post are recommended.
 It is claimed that the rampant agita- ton against railroads in the past few years has caused greater losses to the people of America than all the strikes of the last 100 years, and all that are likely to occur in the next century"
 It is also declared that the threats of impending legislation are doing more harm than any laws actually passed or rate reductions actually made While organized labor does not wish a swing of the pendulum back to the abuses of olden days, 1t would have done with the popular clamor against railroads which has resulted in thousands of men finding themselves without work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
EMINENT BISHOP
 DIES SUDDENLY
THE RT. REV. LEIGHTON COLE MAN PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG LIFE FILLED WITH GREAT USEFULNESS.

Wilmington, Del, December H-The Right Rev. Leighton Coleman, bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Della ware, died today at the Episcopal resi- denee, Bishopstead, in this city. His death was sudden and was not known until his son, the Rev. Alex I. Dupont Coleman, of New York city, who came here to stay with him after his recent attack of ill- ness, entered his room and found him dead in bed. Bishop Coleman had been i'll only about a week, being first taken with a bad cold, which subsequently, turned into kidney trouble and it is pre- stunned that death was directly due to heart failure.
 Leighton Coleman was born in Philadel- phia May 8, 1887, and was the son of the Rev. John Coleman. a prominent priest of the Episcopal church and writer on church matters.
 Bishop Coleman was educated at St. James school and the Episcopal academy, Philadelphia, and entered the Theological seminary of New York, graduating after a three years course in 1861.
 After serving as rector of several churches in the east he was consecrated bishop of Delaware in, 1888.
 Bishop Coleman was widely known out side of his church work from his long con- tinued habit nearly every year of taking Journeys a-foot, incognito, in various parts of the country, his tours lasting from one to three weeks. He also took an active part in Masonry.
 The funeral of the bishop will take place Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
NEGROES GAVE THE POLICE BUSY NIGHT Several Attempts At Highway
 Robbery Reported ONE MAN LOST 10 DOLLARS Street Car Conductor Has Gun Thrust Into Face, But Opens Fire On
 Assailant-kumerous Rob-
 berries Reported.
ONE MAN LOST 10 DOLLARS

The unsuccessful attempts at highway robbery, burglary and grand larceny seemed to be the order of things yester- day. There were three attempts at high way robbery which were successfully re- sisted, and the officers captured two thieves of rare types.
 The last highway robbery was reported at 1 o'clock this morning. A negro met Conductor Fowler of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company as he was returning home from the car barn, and covered him with a pistol. MT. Fowler had a gun of his own, and be- gan firing rapidly, while the negro, threat ening vengeance, disappeared in an alley.
 Another case was where a negro on Fourteenth street and Avenue I was held up, but he had little money on his person. Another was found in First alley, with a bullet through his leg, and so faint from loss of blood that nothing could be ascertained from him. The only loser was the negro who was con- fronted with gun at Twenty-fifth street and Avenue H. His loss was s10.
 Policemen Parker and Burge ran into two negroes who were carrying tobacco from an open car on the railroad near Twenty third street last night. They caught one by the name of Malcolm Strong, but the other got away. Six hundred pounds of the tobacco was re- covered.
 Officer Fully captured George Rese, who admits embezzlement of $50 in fire works and crackers from the Huston Biscuit company. It seems that the steal ing had been going on for consider able time and the goods were being sold to a fruit stand.
 Another negro, by the name of Henry Williams was shot in the hip as re- suit of a craps game in the pool room on Second avenue and Fourteenth street. The department was kept busy keeping up with the negroes last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
NoRDIcA CONTRACT CANCELLED.
Great Soprano Will Not Appear At
 Hammerstein's Theatre.

New York. December H-(Special. )-Thc contract between Mime. Lillian Nordica, tbe famous soprano, and Oscar Hammer stein, which called for 30 appearances of the diva at the Manhattan opera house this season, was cancelled today by nut ual consent.
 The negotiations for the cancellation of the contract between MT. Hammerstein and r. K. Burnham, Mme. Nordica's manager, took place late this afternoon. There was some discussion, but finally It was agreed that the engagement could be terminated without further considera- ton, and It was signed by both parties. The cancellation expressly states that there is no obligation or liability remain- ing on either side and that their relations hsEe forthwith come to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
CURE FOR DRUNKENNESS
Orrine Treatment to be Used at Home Without Publicity, or Loss of Time
 From Business

The best aid to temperance Is some thing that will strengthen the drunk . ards wrecked nervous system and cure his unnatural craving for drink. We believe that any man who really de- sires to be cured of the liquor habit can cure himself by using Orrine. This remarkable treatment has made so many cures that we are glad to sell it under an absolute guarantee to refund the money if 1t does not cure.
 It Is in two forms, No. 1, that can be given secretly, and No. for those who wish to be cured. It is not only the most reliable treatment known, but 1t is also the most economical. as 1t costs only S1 a box and there Is no detention from the usual duties, while if a cure is not effected, there is no expense whatever. Mail orders filled on receipt of price in plain sealed pack age. Write for free booklet. The Or rine Co.,. Washington, D. C., or Jacobs Pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
RECORD OF THE COURTS

In the second division Of the city court yesterday the case of B. F. Pool Invest- ment company vs. Soss- s-Sheffield Steel and Iron company was on trial. Tho jury was taken out to view the situation to assist in the understanding of the tes- timony of the witnesses, which is mostly of a technical nature. The case will be resumed on Monday morning.
 In the third division of the city court the jury in the case of Pat Marvel vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company returned verdict for the plain tiff for s2O0.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court a consent judgment for $50 was rendered in the case of Leone Parker vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company.
 In Judge Colemans division of the cir cult court a consent judgment for s5C was rendered for the plaintiff in the case of William McAbee vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company.
 In the chancery court yesterday an order was made in the case of Martha Neal vs. Bennie Neal fixing the superse- deas bond at $500
 decree was rendered in the case of Minnie A. Roy vs. Atlanta and Br- mingham Air Line railroad on the reg isters report on reference fixing solicl. tors fees.
 In the case of Dock iJowdell vs. Wood ward Iron company plaintiff was given leave to amend his bill of complaint
 final decree wac rendered in the case of the Home Realty company vs F. B. McWillams.
 In the case of c. F. Johnson Ys. c. A. Howze ct al. an order was made extend ing time for respondents answer.
 The case of Felix l. Tarrant vs. J. W. Campbell was submitted on demurrer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
HOMICIDE NEAR EUFAULA.
Goodman Espy, White, Kills Edmond
 l Garter, Negro.

Eufaula, December 14-(Special.)-A homicide which occurred 13 miles south of the city yesterday is reported here today. Goodman Espy. a well-known sawmill man, and Edmond Carter, negro, quarreled over a lumber bill which the latter is said to have owed Espy and hot words were used. Espy drew his pistol and fired two shots, which struck Carter in the heart, causing instant death. Espy has not yet been arrested. Carter owns and operates a farm near Espys place and bore the reputation of being insoent and mean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
New Coal and Steel Company.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Alabama Coal and Steel company, which seeks to conduct a general mining business with central offices in Birming- ham. The authorized capital stock of the company is $S000O0, but it will begin busoiness with $75,00O subscribed and paid up. The officers and directors elected for the first year are Edward z. Ander- son, president; Charles J. Ingalls,, secre- tary and treasurer, and w. c. Prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
EVERYTHING CONTEST. Medals Offered For Best Records
 Among the Students.

A spirited typewriting contest was held among the students of the Massey Busi- ness college yesterday morning for a gold medal, given by the Remington Type writer company. and also a silver medal offered by the school.
 Roy Holt was the winner of the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15

time and they may be announced later without hurt to the service.
 Mrs. James s. Ware, who died early Saturday morning, was one of the oldest and best known women in the south. She was S5 years of age. In a not left she said My course is ended, my health gone; I am almost blind and deaf. l do not wish to be a burden to my children. I want peace and rest" She was the mother of Mrs. Mary Ware, Mrs. John r. Tillman and J. A. Ware of Birmingham, also of Mrs. Hal T. Walker of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yester day as follows
 Josh Nolen of Tuscaloosa to Miss Maggie Tucker.
 Jesse l.. Howell of North Birmingham to Miss Josie L. Davis
 J. r. Edwards of Adger to Miss Linio Cargile.
 J. o. Gilbert of Adger to Miss Bessie Howton.
 Frank P. Lawrence of Birmingham to Miss Minnie Belle Shoemaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
pr. F. E. Gordon III,

Anniston, December H-(Special. )-Dr. F. D. Gordon, one of the most prominent physicians in East Aiapama, is reported to be in a dying condition at his home on Tyler Hill in this city. He has been suffering from rheumatism for some time and he was thought to be improving. when the disease affected his heart. His wife and five children as well as other relatives, are at his bedside at midnight. Dr. Gordon Is about 50 years of age ana is well known over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
Aued Citizen Dead.

Atlanta, December 14-(Special )-George | Augustus Cabiniss died this morning at his home here after lingering illness of six months. He was 70 years of age and
 was the eldest brother of a distinguished southern family. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
-esbyte rian. .g service at ,h this eve- as follows: ]" lBuck).

Organ preiuue, :" (Buck). Hymn.
 Solo, Tn Thee God Do I Trust" (Spicker)-Miss Nunnally.
 Trio, 70 Love Divine"
 Scripture Reading.
 Anthem, "Golden Leaves Are Falling" (tiolden).
 Solo, 'The Pilgrim" (Adams)-Mr. Owen Gillespie.
 Remarks.
 Anthem, Jesus. Lover of My Soul,'' (Mozart)-Mr. J. B. Luckie
 Duet, 70 Salutaris Hostia,' (Weigand)- Miss Byrne and Mir Gillespie. Solo, Triumph of Life,' (Ramanoczy)- Miss Gonzales Byrne
 Anthem, Rejoice"
 The choir Is composed of quartet Misses Byrne and Nunnally, Messrs. Gillespie and Luckie. Miss Byrne is director and Miss North organist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15

The time was 20 minutes copying from copy and 20 minutes writing from dicta- uon. blve words were deducted for each error.
 The judges were: Mir. Jones. manager of the Remington Typewriter company; MT. Luns, salesman of the Remington Typewriter company; Prof. W. N. Smith, Prof. A. M. Smith and Miss Gertrude Dodd of the Massey Business college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
Dies From Wound.

Savannah, December 14.-(Special.)- Capt. J. P. O'Brien of Darien died here this morning from the effects of wound in the head, inflicted by Wilmer Kilt. a night clerk in a local restaurant, few days ago. Kilt claims he struck the cap- tain in self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15

prize and Miss Ellen Buger was the win ner of the second. The same rules gov erned the contest as those governing the international typewriting contest.
 The records of the different students
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of MT. and Mrs. Robert Chisolm are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Chisolm at the family residence on Sunday afternoon, December 15. at o'clock. Immediately after the ceremony the body will be conveyed to Charleston, s. C., for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
Notice is hereby given that on

Notice is hereby given that on s~ account of impor- /RR.N tant changes in |, on coD the main station, Volr.:..7 N. electric light and
 ~.s power service will be cut off from 2 a. m. to 3 D. m. on Sunday, December 15, in the following territory: Pratt City, Ensley, Wylam, Fairview, 'Avondale, Woodlawn, East Lake and East Birmingham.
 In Bessemar, Brighton and Jonesboro the interruption to service will be only from 2 a. m. to 8 a. m. and from 3 to 4 p. m., Sunday, December 15.
 We regret the inconvenience to which our patrons will be subjected, but the interruption is necessary to effect important changes looking toward the betterment of the service.
 Birmingham Railway, Light 6
 Power Go.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
EXPRESS DELIVERY.

Some time ago The Log Cabin Democrat suggested the need which had long been apparent to everyone receiving and shipping goods by express at the Conway office, of separate express office with free delivery within the city limits. Alter the organization of our Board of Trade one of the first things done was to appoint com- mittee to correspond with the Pac- cifc Express Go. officials with re- ference to this need. To the re- quest of this committee the com pany replied, we understand, that their business at this point did not
 justify the establishment of sep arate office, and they claimed that such an office would not add ma
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
solely to the efforts of George w.

solely to the efforts of George w.. Donaghey.
 To assume the office of governor would mean financial sacrifice to Mir. Donaghey. We do not know that he would accept it. He has stated that he is not a candidate. The emoluments of this office would have no attractions to him. It would be only the honor of this high position that he would seek and, by reason of this fact, we know that he would strive to re- fleet honor upon the office as well as to be honored by 1t.
 The death of Governor Little will be sad loss to Arkansas; but, in choosing his successor, Arkan- sas could not do better than to name his friend and supporter, George w. Donaghey of Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
terially to the convenience of the Conway patrons.


 Conway patrons.
 The officials of the company evi- dently do not understand the situ- ation here. Under the present system a more inconvenient and time consuming method of deliv- cry could scarcely be devised. In the dull season of summer 1t is not so bad, but during the busy winter months, conditions are intolerable. The express office is open only eight hours day and the clerk at tending to the express business al- so has numerous other duties to perform during these hours. It often requires an hour or more to obtain service at that office. If a lady desires to secure package by express she must usually take her place at the foot of line of ten or twelve men, mostly negroes who are looking for jugs, and patiently wait until all are served by one man, who looks over the books, collects the charges, obtains the re- ceipt of the patron and then goes to the wareroom to search for the package. If he is successful in finding 1t and in the meantime is not called upon to perform some other duty, he teturns to the win dow to wait upon the next one in line. But if the hour of I2:5o or 5;3o p. m. happens to arrive while our lady is waiting, the office IS closed, and she . . must wait until I:3o p. m. or S:3o the next morn ing, as the case may be.
 The people of Conway ought not to have to submit to such in conveniences as these, especially when towns along the line not so large as Conway are enjoying free delivery of their express. The very fact that railroad and express companies, at points where they have no competition, seem to strive to give the worst possible service to their patrons is responsible for the majority of adverse legislation against them.
 We believe, however, after investigation of the con- ditions here, the company will ac- cede to the just demands of the people and install a reasonably convenient service.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
CONWAY MUST HAVE THE NORMAL

The last legislature provided for the establishment of state normal college to be located in the city in this state offering the best induce ments in the way of location, bo- nus and general desirability. Con- way is the logical place at which this college should be located, and Conway must have it.
 The natural advantages of this city are not excelled by any town in the state. In point of centrali- ty, we are only seven miles from the geographical center of the state. In point of healthfulness, no place has the advantage of us. We are subject neither to the bad effects of high attitudes nor to the malarial influences of low and swampy land. The temperature here is mild both in summer and winter.
 The morals of the community are excellent. It is doubtful if any town in the state of its size has so little of lawlessness. Strict prohibition has been maintained here for nearly twenty years. The religious atmosphere is good the churches are strong and are pre- sided over by able preachers.
 Conway is essentially an educa- tional town. We have two of the best colleges and one of the best public schools in Arkansas. The people aresloyal to their education al institutions and accord them the most liberal support.
 In short, our city has every ad- vantage of locality. With any thing like an even showing in the matter of bonus, we believe the school will be located at Conway. The Board of Trade will, within a few days, begin an active cam paign for subscriptions. Let every citizen respond liberally to the fund. Let us remember the days when, with less than half the pop ulation and less than one-fourth the wealth, we raised nearly SIoo,- 900 in cash for Hendrix and Gen. tral colleges.
 The state normal will be the big gest educational institution in Ark ansas. This state and one other are the only states i'll the union that have no such school. New York has fourteen. Missouri has four. The enrolment in many oi them runs into the thousands. Several hundred teachers will doubtless attend the first year $ session of the Arkansas normal. It will be the most important, the best thing that Conway has ever secured, or will have an opportu- nity to secure for many years.
 Conway is going after the nor. nal and Conway must have 1t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
First Peaches of the Season.

w. D. Bryant of this city brought to The Log Cabin Democrat last week a number of fine peaches raised on his place, the first to rip en here this season. They were of the Sneed variety and possessed a delicious flavor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
TEACHERS INSTITUTE HERE
County Examiner Forrest Says Institute
 Will be Held Tune 74-78.

Announcement of our county in stitute was made through the di- rector some time ago giving as the time, June Io-I4. Since this an nouncement Supt. J. J. Doyne has agreed to June 24-2S as the time for institutes in this county. It was thought that this latter date will be better for most of the teach CTS of the county.
 The law requires all teachers 10 attend these institutes. We shall expect every teacher to be present and take an active part in all the proceedings of the institute. All excuses will be based on unavold- able hindrances, and no teacher will retain license to teach unless in keeping with the Vaughter law. If Peabody institutes are held ln the state this year we are expecting one 1n this county. In case we have the privilege of having one of these institutes our institute will continue into the first week Of July.
 We trust the above named change will meet the approval of most of the teachers of the county.
 T. F. FORREST,
 County Examiner.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30

The hailstones which fell in Con- way Sunday morning were remark able in that they were not as large as hens S eggs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30

Will the Little Rock Gazette in- orm us whether the adv ance in the price of copper has had any ef- feet i'll producing the general con- viction" that the dome of the new state capitol should be built of stone?
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
Appointed I. P.

J. R. Brantley has been appoint ed justice of the peace of Newton township, to succeed J. L. Chism, who has removed from the town ship.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
Good for the Blues.

Is your appetite on a vacation, your energy absent, and everything else out of 'Whsck?" If so you had better take something and take it now Simmons Sarsaparilla is the King of Toncs. It will make you eat all you want to pay for Try it and hear yourself laugh again.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. s1 A.yEAR
ADVERTISING RATES.

DISPLAY ADvERTIsING-The Hat rate, lzh cents per inch per week except on contracts for . specified space to run one year, on which the rate is 10 cents per inch per week.
 LOCALS AND READING NoTIcEs-S cents per line per week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-05-30
I=3 Cash, I=3 due Dec. Z, 1907 I=3 due Decceknber Z, IOO8
 Deferred payments bearing per cent Interest

This is about the last opportunity of buying lots in the growing City of Conway. All the lots in Conway additions have been sold hereto fore; and purchasers at these sales have reaped 3ooB and 4oob profit. The very best invest n1ent that can be made is lot in this flourish ing city. The city is increasing, values are n- creasing-you will treble your money if you buy. The lots located in and around the beautiful grove in the eastern part of the city. Do not miss this chance to purchase lot for home or for prime investment