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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
SCARCITY OF LABOR
SAY MILL WITNESSES
IN CASE OF CHARLOTTE MILL
OWNERS CHARGED WITH VIOLA
TIONS OF IMMIGRATION LAWS.
GOV. GLENN MAY BE CALLED.

Greensboro, n. c., March Eight wit
nesses for the defendants in the cases
against the Charlotte millmen, A Smith
and S. B. Sargent, who are being sued
for penalties for alleged violations of the
immigration law were examined today. All
of them were mill owners or officers. The
principal thing developed by their tes-
timony is that there is a great scarcity
of cotton mill labor throughout the United
States.
witnesses were brought to testify to al
most exactly the opposite state of facts
represented by the labor union men, who
were on the stand Monday, having been
introduced by the government. 1t was also
proven that there is a scarcity of labor in
North Carolina varying from 10 to 20
per cent. Governor Glenn may be called as
a witness tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
CRIMINAL COURT
WILL Be MOVED
JUDGES AND BOARD OF REVENUE
DISCUSS SITUATiON-SEV
SUGGESTIONS, BUT NEW COURT
HOUSE SEEMS ONLY PAN.

A conference was held yesterday be-
tween the judges and the members of the
Board of Revenue with the object of de-
vising ways and means to meet the re-
quirements for space which is now de-
manded for the new courts. The meeting
was held in the office of the Board of Rev.
enue, Judge A. A. Coleman presiding.
Many and various projects We're sug-
gested and discussed, but it was like try
quart trying to find accommodation
for everyone. 1t was decided that some
one must get out, but who?
There are four city court judges, two
circuit judges and two criminal court
judges to be provided for. Clerks offices,
jury rooms and judges private offices. as
well as courts.
Move this here and that there and still
it was like the man who had the short
blanket. when he covered his feet his
shoulders were bare, and when he COW
cred his shoulders his feet were bare.
Finally Judge Dan A. Green suggested
that the criminal courts seek new quar-
tiers.
j. A. Going, member of the Board of
Revenue, stated that he had been looking
after two or three places which could be
made suitable at a little outlay, and each
of the places was discussed. No decision
was reached in that particular beyond the
conclusion not to spend much money in
providing temporary quarters as some
thing must be done eventually to bring
all the courts under one roof.
The only solution that seemed to fill
the. requirements was either to build a
J. new court house or else to move the
county Jail and build an annex to the
present court house. For the present, tenn
porary quarters will be secured to which
the criminal courts will be moved. and
after that is done the matter will be fur
: Their considered.
Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Going and
McGeever started out to look for a suit
able place. which, when found. viii be
fitted up temporarily. Some changes will
also be made on the first and second floors
I of the court house itself.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
w, L, Oden,

The remains of w. Il. Oden, who died
last Sunday night in the city hospital,
were laid to rest this morning in Cedar
Hill cemetery at II o'clock, with the Myr-
tie knights of Pythans lodge, of which
he was a member, in charge
The funeral services were conducted at
the residence of his mother. Mrs. John
Hall The casket which contained the re-
mains of the deceased was buried beneath
the choicest of floral offerings. which be-
spoke the esteem and sympathy for the
deceased and his grief stricken family.
A large number Of friends of the dead
man and his bereaved family accompanied
the body to the grave
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
BOARD OF TRADE
SENDS LOBBYISTS
One Feature of Revenue Bill
Meets Opposition
AVOID POLITICAL ISSUE
Board Does Not Want to Co on Record
as Favorng Adjustment of the
Present Police Com
mission.

The Board of Trade yesterday after
noon passed a resolution protesting
against one section of the revenue bill as
being unjust to retail and wholesale mer-
chants of the state. A committee of five,
consisting of John l.. Parker. John w.
O'Neill, j. e. Shelby, j. d. Collins and
Rov Mccullough. was appointed to go to
Montgomery this morning to fight the
bill
The board refused to so on record as
favoring the bill to change the present
police commission to a commission of
three members, with the Mayor as chair
man. Those who voted against the reso-
luton said they were not opposed to the
measure but did not think 1t good policy
for the board to take part in the mat
ter
4 resolution was passed authorizing the
president to name a delegation of fifteen
members of the club to go to Panama
with the delegations from other southern
cities, such as Atlanta, Nashville, Mem
phis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, New Or
leans, Mobile and Montgomery to look
into trade conditions there.
The resolution in regard to the revenue
bill was as follows:
Text of Resolution.
Whereas, the revenue bill pending in
the legislature has the following pro-
vision:
Each sewing machine company selling
or delivering sewing machines either in
person or through agents. or conslgnees,
and all persons, firms or corporations who
engage in the business of selling or de-
livering sewing machines, stoves, ranges
pianos or organs, buggies, or other We
hicles, shall pay to the state 800 for each
county in which they may so sell. Pro-
vided. that this subdivision shall not APP
ply to merchants selling the above enum-
Grated articles at their places of business
regularly established"
And, Whereas the said provision will
practically prohibit wholesale merchants
of Alabama from selling said articles in
Alabama, while representatives from
wholesale and retail houses out of the
state can under the interstate commerce
law, come and sell said articles, and.
Whereas, said law unjustly discriminates
against the home merchant in favor of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
HueytoWn Stirred Up.

The citizens of Hueytown will call a
mass meeting in the next few days TO pro-
test against the new negro cemetery be-
ing established In their neighborhood.
Some weeks ago tract of land was pur-
chased and grading begun, but not until
a few days ago was it learned that the
cemetery was to be for negroes.
The citizens are very much stirred up
over the movement. In stating their OBJ
jections, one gentleman said: We would
not mind it much if it was not SO close
10 our church and cemetery, but we will
protest against il, and If necessary go TO
law to keep the cemetery from being
placed upon the cite decided upon. Just
what action will be taken will not be
known for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
School Wants More Room.

Huntsville. March 5.-(Special)-Pro
j. f. Gender, president of, the Gender
Training school, has made the statement
that the Gender school will be COM
PEELED to leave Huntsville unless school
building can be secured. The school
opened two years ago in the Calhoun
building and those quarters have been
outgrown. Only a limited number OF
boarding students can be accommodated
and the school is handicapped by lack
of space Hotel Monte Sano may be
secured by Mr.. Gender. The school
will not leave if deal can be made for
tbat LOCATION
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Handley kimball.

The remains of the old federal soldier.
1Iandey Kimball. were laid to rest this
afternoon in Cedar Hill cemetery with
a large host Of his friends and his old
war comrades present. lie leaves two
sons to mourn his death The wife of the
old veteran died years ago in Char
lotte, Mich. and has many relatives there
who will be very much grleved to learn
of his death.
The funeral procession was lead by a
carriage containing three old Confeder-
ate veterans and three Federal veterans,
who have lived their three score years
and ten, and are now living on borrowed
years in peace and harmony with one an
other, going to the grave to put away
the remains of one of the old boys, who
has gone to report to the great General
above.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Election at Jonesboro.

lie election which was held at Jones'
bo~o today for the purpose of authorizing
the mayor and board of aldermen to pur-
chase their own school property, stood
forty in favor of the movement, and
ten against IT.
The result of the election was very
gratifying TO the mayor and board of
aldermen, for they were all of the opin-
ion that the school should own its own
property.
As the election showed that more than
two-thirds majority favored the move
ment. the council will at once make their
plans to buy the necessary property for
the school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
To Have Electric Lights.

Tho Birmingham Railway. Light and
Power company is putting in poles along
the streets of the city and wires and
lights are being installed in the business
houses and many of the homes. The
people of the city have been wanting
lights for long time. and the assurance
that they will have them in the next few
weeks is pleasing the people very much.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Street Car Rocked.

This evening between and q clock
n Jonesboro car running along Sixteenth
avenue and Nineteenth street. near the
Louisville and Nashville crossing. was
roc ed by gang of ruffians. who sue
ced a in breaking out the windows and
cutting up some of the passengers One
passenger received a severe cut in the
eye, which il is feared will result in the
loss of his eyes. The conductor immedi-
ately telephoned to police headquarters
an officers made for the scene driving
the Offenders away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06

Peterson. who died this morning at an
early hour, We're conducted at Jonesboro
church this afternoon at o'clock. The in
terment was made in Cedar Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Peterson was &c years of age. She
was native of Sweden, but has lived in
this vicinity for the past twenty years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Theresa Gilbert, and two sons, a. Il.
Peterson Mony, La, ana j. L. Peter
son of JoneSboro.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Woodmen, Notice.!

All members of Magic City Camp No. A.,
Woodmen of the World, are urged to be
present at the regular meeting Friday
night March s, in Magnolia hall. 1mpor-
tant business. All members of the camp
at Ensley, Pratt City, Bessemer, Avon
dale. Woodlawn and east Lake are in
vited to be present. H. l.. FARLEY,
Consul Commander.
CHARLES PFIESTER, Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
The Thieves Confess.

The thieves. who have been robbing
the Frisco and Tennessee companies box
cars, and burglarizing the eommissaries
In this vicinity, when pressed by Detec-
tves Patton and Parson. acknowledged
the guilt tonight, stating to the officers
that they were the gang who have been
doing so much damage in this vicinity
for the past three months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
ATTENTION RED MEN

Members OF ChehOO Tribe
are requested to meet in their
Wigwam today wednesday,
afternoon at 2 o'clock for the
purpose Of attending the fun
eral of Brother E. G. Brown
from his late residence at No.
2112 Avenue F to Elmwood
cemetery. All other Red Men
are invited.
S. Wichtel, Frank S. Address,
Keeper of Records. Sachem.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
M O r PHIN e

and other drug habits are positively
cured by HABITINA. For hypodermic
or internal use. Sample sent TO Txoo
any drug habitue by mail. IAoO
Regular price $500 per bottle at your
druggist or by mail in plain wrapper.
Delta Chemical Co.. 81. Louis, Mo.
For sale by all Birmingham Druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Judge Billiard Holds Court In Jackson

Jackson, Miss. March 5-(Special)-
Judge r. NJ. Billiard of the Thirteenth
district convened the spring term of cir
cuti court here yesterday having ex
changed places with Hon. d. Nj. Miller
of this district, who was worn out after
his seige at Raymond and the trial of
Dennis for the murder of White.
Judge Billiard delivered a strong ad =
dress to the grand jury, charging that
body to get right down to work and to
pay no attention to trivial matters which
can be disposed of i'm the justice of the
peace courts. The charge was a clear.
firm pointed annunciation of the law,
with none of the grandstand play that
too often characterizes the grand jury
charges in this state, and which have
made some of the circuit judges the
laughing stock of the communities in
which they deliver them. Judge Bullard
is one of the youngest judges on the
bench of the state. having been appoint
ed some six months ago. but he has
made a record of which he may well be
proud.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Avoid Political Question.

TIE resolution offered by ]. d. Collins,
endorsing the bill which is before the
house to decrease the police commission
to three members, of which the Mayor
shall be the chairman, was voted down
4 to s.
The resolution caused a great deal of
comment and the members of the board
differed in their opinions as to the ad-
visibility of the boards taking up a
matter of this kind, which it was stated,
was mixing in politics. Practically every
member stated that he favored the bill,
personally. and the only discussion was
on the matter of the board taking it up.
The resolution was as follows:
Resolved, by the Board of Trade, That
we endorse the bill passed by the SEN
ate and now before the house, to be
voted on tomorrow. to reduce the men,
bership of the Birmingham Police Com
mission from seven to three members, two
to be appointed by the governor until
the May election. then to be voted for
by the people, the Mayor to be chair
man.
Resolved, further, That copy of these
resolutions be telegraphed to the gov
ernor, lieutenant governor and members
of the delegation from Jefferson county"
New members were elected as follows:
j. j. Peck w. r. Hornady. Dewberry
Drug Store, II. Abel, 7. w. O'Byrne,
Birmingham Safe company, Ross Bros,
Joe Reynolds & Co., and w. r. McVay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Dispensary Receipts.

Huntsville, March 5.-(Special)-Th
Madison county dispensary has taken in.
something over 5000 during the two weeks
of business. The receipts for the first
twelve months are expected to be around
$4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
False Alarm.

A false alarm was turned in tonight
about Z O'Clock for residence on Short
and Berkeley streets. The fire department
turned out in full force, and when they
arrived they found that false alarm had
been given. The officers are making a
search for the guilty party, and if found
he will be dealt with severely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
HEADACHES CURED
WITH GLASSES

+. v. Schultz, Eye Specialist, Ground
Floor City Hall Building
only Exclusive optical place Ia Bir-
bingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Street and Light Committee.
Special Committee.

The committee reported that the prop
erty belonging to Mayor Sullivan ON Fiji
teenth street and Carolina avenue could
be purchased for $4,000 for school property
Action was then taken on the matter,
Mayor Sullivan resigning his position
as Mayor to j. A. Lewis, as he would
not act as Mayor in selling his own prop
erty. The council agreed to purchase the
property for $4,000 for school property.
The damaged suit placed against the
city by c. c. Dickens for being falsely
arrested a few years ago was denied
The report of the finance committee was
adopted, and all bills ordered TO be paid.
The city physicians report was re-
ceived as information.
Mrs. Sue Whaley was granted the right
to sell patent medicines on the streets
of Bessemer without license.
The petition of citizens to have a light
on Carolina street at the Louisville and
Nashville and Alabama Great Southern
crossing was granted, and the city en-
gineer was authorized to write the rail-
road companies.
The city attorney was authorized to
increase building permits from Zoe to 81
The city attorney was granted the right
TO appeal the case of Mrs Sue Carroll
VS.. city to the supreme court.
The council also agreed that the city
should furnish curbing for the sidewalks
in front of all the churches in the city.
IS to paving the streets. the council de-
cdol that $1,000 should be borrowed If
necessary, so that the contractor could be
paid off every thirty days.
There being no further business to come
before the house council adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
PERSONAL.

Capt. Jack w. Johnson, district passen-
ger agent of the Seaboard, is away from
the city for a week on trip through Mis-
sissppi, Louisiana and other places in
the south to advertise the jamestown eX-
position.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06

George II. Atkinson, superintendent of
transportation of the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light mad Power company, returned
to work yesterday after an illness OF
nearly two months He was at St. Vim
cents hospital several weeks and had
two operations performed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
LIBERAL REWARD

For return of book taken
through mistake from front of
store of G. M. McMahen, on
Morris Ave, Tuesday, March 5.
G. M. McMAHEN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Funerals.

The funeral services of Mrs. II. NJ
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
BESSEMER COUNCIL
HAS BUSY SESSION
Gum is Endorsed as James,
town Commissioner
ROCKS ARE THROWN AT CAR
One Man Has Eye So Badly Injured
That Sight May Be Lost-Other
Local and Personal News
of Bessemer.

Bessemer. March 5.-(speeal)-The
City Council held its regular session to-
night, Mayor Sullivan and Aldermen Har-
lois, Edge. Lewis OGara, Crook and
Thomas being present. The only thing
of Importance that came up besides the
regular routine business was the unani
nous endorsement of the council of ". p.
Gum as one of the commissioners TO the
jamestown exposition In the interest OF
the state of Alabama The city clerk was
authorized to write letter 10 the COVER
nor, stating the action of the city
Council.
Street and Light Committee.
The committee reported in regard to the
Huey matter, that same would be at
tended to al once.
II also reported favorably in regard
to placing an arc light at the corner
of Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue.
The petitions of DR.. Stansberry to have
the city remove dirt from the front of
his residence, which was placed there
by private contractors, was denied by
the council
The Parson matter. which has been
hanging fire for several months. was
finally settled. after much discussion, by
the petition to be exempt from taxation
being denied. The Board of Aldermen
tieing on the matter, requiring the vote
OF the Mayor TO reach conclusion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-24
EZRA MEEkER DRIVES
Down BROADWAY

New York, Aug. 19.-Ezra Meeker,
of Puyallup, Washington, who with
his OK team and white topped prairie
schooner has just finished retracing
the trail which as pioneer he took
fifty-fve years ago to the far North
west, has arrived in New York.
In couple of days he will 60 on to
Oyster Bay, where he will try to in
terest President Roosevelt in his
scheme for making 9 grand boulevard
of the old Oregon trail.
Meeber was heralded by the papers
before he left Poughkeepsie, and thou
sands watched him as he drove his
quaint equippage down Broadway just
as the streets were filed with theater-
goers.
He has spent nearly eighteen months
on his journey across the continent.
His original intention was to 60 direct
to Washington and there present his
proposition, but unexpected delays
kept him on the road until the presi-
dent had moved to the summer CAPT.
toll at Sycamore Hill.
At every point along the trail where
Meeker could gather crowd he has
explained the object of his pilgrimage
and already monuments costing from
500 to 81, 900 mark points of histor-
ical interest along the route.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-24
ALTON MAY RECEIVE
PROMISED IMMUNITY

Chicago, Aug. 17.-Judge Lands
postponed until September 3 the grand
jury investigation of the charge Of
rebating against the Chicago & Alton
railroad, growing out of the recent
trial and conviction Of the Standard
Oil Company. Judge Landis said he
received mobilization from Attorney
General Bonaparte that prior to the
Indictment of the Standard company
the district attorney had promised
the Chicago g Alton officials that
their company would not Re proceeded
against if it in good faith would assist
the prosecution with evidence and
witnesses and that it was Mr.. Bona
parties conviction that good faith re-
quired that the department Of justice
do what it could to make good that
assurance.
A transcript Of the record in the
case will be sent to Mr.. Bonaparte If,
after examination thereof, he con-
cludes the Alton has fulfilled its prom
ises in the Standard case the grand
jury will net investigate further.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-24
BANKS TO ADVANCE
CASH FOR EXPOSITION

Seattle, Aug. II The banks Of Sc.
attic have come to the aid Of the state
commission of the Alaska Y ukon-P Pa.
cific exposition, and by agreeing to
cash all warrants drawn on the fund
to be raised by the sale of shore lands,
as provided for by the state at the
last session of the legislature, have
eliminated all obstacles from the pat
of the commission Since the appro-
priation by the state legislature, OBJ
stacle after obstacle has been placed
in the way of the commission selling
the land, and court proceedings start
ed by various property owners have
blocked all efforts to realize funds
from the land grant.
It has been feared by the men at
the head Of the exposition that the lit
igation involved would seriously him
der the raising of funds for the immed-
late future, although it was never
doubted that all hindrances would
be eliminated. The fact that the
banks have agreed to aid the commits
sion has greatly relieved those who
were incline to believe that the work
would be held up.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-24
DUE TO PROPAGATION
Fish Commissioner Opinion OF Big Run
of Humpbacks.

Belliagham, Aug. 17.-That the ex.
traordinary run of humpback salmon
now filling the traps and seines on the
sound is due almost entirely to artifi.
cial propagation is the firm opinion OF
State Superintendent of Hatcheries
John Crawford. In the year 1903 a
total of 21,371, $40 young fall salmon
we're liberated from the eight fall fish
hatcheries then operating in the state,
and as it takes four years for the fish
to mature, it is evident that the fry
from the hatcheries are now returning
to the streams of their birth.
The output of the hatcheries in 1908
was more than will probably he
canned on the sound this fall. That
the artificial method of Matching il
preventing the determination of the
salmon families is positive, says Craw.
ford.
cit is only a matter of custom, -
says Mr.. Crawford, ''that the sockeye
salmon is the more favored fish. Its
only advantage over the humpback is
that is red in color and makes better
appearance when placed in dish on
the table. The humpback salmon has
just as much oil and the flavor is ex.
cellent. Its only disadvantage over
the sockeye is that it is not so hardy
and must be canned quickly or the
flesh becomes soft''