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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

H. f. EDDY, Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11

street railway company could handle the passengers with facility and satisfac- ton.
 All the downtown intersections are be- ing repaired and new curves and switches put in where needed under the new con dltions by which passengers will be han dled. In round numbers, eleven intersee- tons are being taken up and changed Tn order to make new routes for the cars, and when the new railroad station is opened a line of cars will be put in oper- alton running only between the depot and the business district.
 Four new, large sized cars have been ordered by the street railway company, and will be put into service about July l to aid in accommodating the increased traffic. Other Improvements are contem- plated by the company in the city and suburban service, but will not be inaugu- rated until later in the year. Among these plans were adding to the service on the Bessemer lines and shortning the schedules, but a delay in this mattr has also been found necessary owing to the great expenditures upon the city tracks which when completed will represent an outlay of more than $20O000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
MRS. NANCY SENN
 DIES SUDDENLY
Mother of Judge c. A. Senn and Mrs. J. T. Doster Passes Away
 Peacefully.

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Senn died Thurs day night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Doster, 1881 South Twenty first street, after a very brief illness. Mrs. Senn was the mother of Judge C. A. Senn of the United States navy. She Is Sen nof the United States navy. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. l.. J. Tindall, Mrs. J. M. Goodrich and Mrs Doster, all of Birmingham.
 There Is widespread sorrow caused by the sudden death, as Mrs senn, during her residence in this city, had made many friends. She was a woman of fine Chris ton character, and although 70 years of age, still retained great energy and vi- tality. For the past few days she had been feeling i'll, but when asked to go to the hospital repeatedly refused, saying that she was all right.
 The death came shortly after she had held a consultation with her physician, who advised her to go to the hospital, and left her in charge of a trained nurse. Just after she retired to bed she calmly breathed her last. The nurse saw that the end was coming, and called son and daughters, who were at the bedside when death came.
 Before marriage Mrs Senn was a Marchmont, and lived in Graniteville, S. C. Her husband has been deceased many years, but until five years ago the wife remained in the South Carolina home In 1901 she came to Birmingham, and since that time has been living with her three children. The funeral over the remains will be held Sunday afternoon and inter- ment will be made in the family plot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
ON IMMIGRATION
 AND ROOSEVELT
GoVERNOR-ELEcT HoKE SMITH TELLS OF SUCCESS OF HIS EUROPEAN TOUR AND OF THE PRESIDENTS CRITICS.

Atlanta, May 1O.-(Speeia1.) )-Governor- elect Hoke Smith reached Atlanta at mid night last night, some six hours late, from New York, coming directly home upon his return from his European trip.
 Speaking on the subject of immigra- tion which interested him most on his foreign tour, he said:
 T found the place where we want to get our immigrants, Austria and southern Rus sia, the pure strain of Teuton who wants to move. They are solid, clean, indus trious people and will make the most desirable citizens we can have"
 MT. Smith said he had no time to go into the details of the immigration ques- ton today, owing to press of business and the presence of many callers in his office, but stated he would give out a statement to the press on this subject tomorrow morning.
 MT Smith said he was impressed with the perfect organization and absence of sordid poverty in evidence everywhere in Germany He found in Austria an absence of industrial development and considered the country praetically dead.
 Speaking of the Roosevelt incident on board the Kaiser Wilhelm MT. Smith made the following statement:
 There was party of about twenty five in smoker on board the steamer One O. them criticised the President and referred especially to the San Francisco school question. His criticism was not limited to specific acts of the President but finally broadened into a general as- sault upon him. After he had finished there was rather a hush in the little gathering and l expressed the opinion that such general criticism of President Roose- welt was uncalled for That while, of course. l did not approve his treatment of the San Francisco school question, still l believed it the part of patriotism to commend that which was good, even in political opponents, and although a pronounced democrat, I felt unwilling to hear such a broad, unqualified criticism placed upon the President; that I saw much to admire in him and that I felt democrats should be ready to sustain his course where 1t deserved commenda- ton.
 T referred especially to the transpor- tation question and to his speech at Jamestown, and from the standpoint of a democrat, gave him full credit for what he had done.'
 Mir. Smith added that he thought Pres ident Roosevelts Jamestown speech one of the greatest democratic utterances he had ever heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
SAM HAMILTON IS
 NOW BARELY ALIVE
NO HOPE FOR POPULAR DETECT I'VE WHO WAS SHOT DOWN BY ANNIE MAGNEss-NAsHVILLE MEN STILL HELD.

How is Sam Hamlton?" was the query of every policeman on the local force as he reported off last night at Il sC o'clock, and the expression of sorrow of the kind-hearted faces was intense when Captain Hagood replied, Barely alive"
 The popular detective seems to be on his death bed. Strong and wonderful vii tality is holding him up better than could have been expected, but sooner or later he will have to give up. He is only con- scious for a few moments at time, and is kept constantly under the influence of opiates.
 Dr. Brown, after patching eight differ ent perforations in the bowels, was forced to admit that there was little chance of hfSrecovery. His fellow officers are con- stantly in attendance, and everybody in the city is watching the condition with failing hope.
 MT. Hamilton was shot by Mrs. Annie Magness while in carriage Thursday afternoon. when w. R. White was at- tempting to kidnap his children. It will be remembered that all connected with the incident were arrested. Thus far only the lawyer, A. B. Anderson, has been allowed bond, he being charged with kidnapping W. R. White, the father and J. T. Stout, the detective, are still in the county jail, charged with both Kidnapping and carrying concealed pistols. Mrs. Mag ness Is at the IIillman hospital with a flesh wound in her leg that is not dan gerous. She is charged with assault with intent to murder.
 The two little children, Willie and Ethel, over whom the trouble arose, are at the Mercy Home. MT. White says he will not remove them until the trial in court is completed. He hopes to get bond today.
 At o'clock this morning the report from the sick bed of Detective Hamilton was to the effect that his pulse was quicker and weaker than before, but otherwise his condition was the same. His nurse held no hope of his recovery, but believed he would last through to- dav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Deny Lynching at McDuffie.

Atlanta, May 1O.-(special)-The recent press reports giving details of the lynch ing of a negro for the murder of a white man in McDuffe county, are strenuously denied by the officials of that county in correspondence with Governor Terrell . When the account of the lynching wasI published couple of days ago Governor, Terrell wrote the sheriff of McDuf6el county asking him for the particulars with view to offering rewards for thd lynchers. The sheriff's reply, which, came today, stated there had been no lynching in that part of the state. TheN report, he states, evidently grew out o a fight between a negro and a whit man which occurred across the line Columbia county, as result of which til negro was whipped by a number of whitS men. Other than this little inconvenience the sherff's letter states that the negrj Is today alive and well. As only mii demeanor is involved, there will be offer of reward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
RUNAWAY HORSE
 STARTS THINGS
Tears Out Down Twentieth Street and Leaves Trail of Broken
 Trappines.

Quite a sensation was caused yesterday just about dusk by a runaway horse on Twentieth street. The animal cut all kinds of capers, left his trappings at va rious points in his wake and came near running over several persons.
 He ran at full speed out of Fifth alley and turned down Twentieth street. The corner was turned so quickly that the top and bed, which bore the trademark of Steele-Smith, fell off. When the anil nal recahed Third avenue he ran into a telegraph post and left the wheels in a tangled mass.
 He then took to the sidewalk and cleared everything before him for whole block, coming very near running over woman in front of the First National bank As he started to cross Second ave nue he ran full tilt itno another horse, knocked 1t and himself down and broke the shafts of the buggy. At this point he was finally halted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
COTTON ACREAGE IS
 GREATLY REDUCED
Grass Higher Than Cotton Plant Caused By Heavy Rains and Stands
 Are Poorest on Record.

Prattville, May 1O.-(Special.)-The acre age of cotton to be planted and already
 planted in this county will be consid- erably reduced from last year. From defi- mite information gathered from all sec tions of the county 1t Is learned that nearly all farmers have had to plant twice and quite a number have had
 to plant three times, and report the poorest stand to date in the history of farming in this section. Constant rains for the past two weeks has greatly be- lated the farmers in cultivating their crops, and in the course of a few days grass will be in great abundance; much of it is already larger than the cotton. Farmers are generally blue over the pros pect for good yield for the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
AN OPINION GIVEN BY
 LEADING PHYSICIAN
Tells How Colonel Dillingham; Accomplishes Remarkable Results Which Are Startling the People of
 This District.

Owing to the interest that has been aroused in this county over the remark able demonstrations Colonel Dillingham; has been making each evening of his ability to cure almost instantly partial deafness, paralysis, stiff limbs and differ ent aches and pains an oipinion was asked of one of the leading physicians of Birmingham district as to just what method Colonel Dillingham; uses to pro duce such remarkable results. The phy- sician in question said: q have been skeptical as to the ability of any man to do what is claimed Colonel Dillingham; does, but after hearing the testimony of the numbers of people who were present on two different occasions when he re- stored to use an arm that was for sey- eral years paralyzed, am forced to be- neve that he actually does as stated, and will give, as best I can, my opinion as to how the work is accomplished. He must possess, as stated, a liniment of un- usual power, which is highly stimulating to the nerves, and when applied to the paralyzed part stimulates it to a certain for the remarkable results he produces is, I believe, that he is wonderful mas- seur and that he works on the old prin- cfple that the truest way to restore a paralyzed part to it's normal function is exercising by means of massage.
 This, as Q rule, has to be continued from day to day for weeks, sometimes for months. and sometimes for years, but this man Dillingham; evidently possesses an unusual method of massaging of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11

own which can accomplish in one short treatment results that the ordinary methods take a long time to produce.
 This, l believe to be the method by which he obtains the results which are startling the people of this district, as far as partial paralysis, stiff limbs and different aches and pains are concerned. How is he able to alleviate partial deaf ness of years standing in q few minutes is beyond me to say.
 That he does so seems to be beyond question, but l am absolutely unable to say what is the nature of the method or compound that he uses in producing the results.
 T shall, at the first opportunity pay him a visit In the evening and see for myself what is being accomplished by this man.
 - Last night the lectures and entertain ments in Ensley, Bessemer and North Br- mingham drew large audiences which listened to the lectures of Colonel Dill lingham and his associates with an at tention and interest which was truly re- markahle. The speaker that can main- tain the perfect control over an audience which these gentlemen obtain from the moment they step before them can be numbered on the fingers of one hand. And it would appear that the commend able work done by Colonel Dillingham; in demonstrating his medicines has made a reputation for them in this district that will cause them to be used and recom- mended by the people for years to come It looks as if Plant Juice remedies have come to stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
JOHN VARY ASSAULTED.
He Is Found on First Avenue With a
 Deep Cash in His Head.

Attorney John Vary was found in an unconscious condition yesterday morning at the corner of Seventeenth street and First avenue. He had a deep gash in the back of his head and had lost consider able blood. It was evident that someone had taken advantage of his helpless con- dition and assaulted him with the inten- ton of robbery.
 MT. Vary was carried to the hospital where the wounds were dressed and pro- nounced not fatal. He was unable to give any statement, saying that he re- membered nothing. Officers believe that he was intoxicated, as at the time he was found he showed the effects. He was seen early in the night with a negro.
 It Is believed that the robber was dis appointed for he seems to have thrown down the only niclxe Mir. Vary had and left in digust. The attorney Is not thought to have had any money on his person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS
At the BiIou.

Lafayette will close a successful weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre with matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight He has proved a popular att traction this week and the attendance has been good. Lafayette is clever illusion ist and a talented impersonator.
 Next week Little Chip and Mary Mar ble, great favorites with Bijou audiences, will open a weeks engagement in .'The Nancy Hanks" a farce comedy with musical interpolations. Little Chip has a role that gives him many opportunities and Miss Marble is also well placed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11


 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany, as to my honesty for my contracts. Fully three-fourths or my patients have been treated by some one else before calls ing on me to be cured. Why not come az soon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides, there is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being IGiyen you by an honest. competent phys H6cian. I have treated private troubles = a speciality in, the city of Birmingham. Ala, since August 8, 1887. l cure all mans kor of private diseases cure many pa. 1lents by mail treatment. Write for prices and te2ms.
 1 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit he's failed to secure. If you fail ta be curtd by such methods. give me eao hnd got well. My offices are the most private ana quiet in the city. tenth story of the now Tirst National bank building. corner o9 Second avenue and Twentieth street Roons 100s and 1oo7. Take one of the hna o1svasors to tenth floor. Qflcs hours: S:30 a. m. te ks&Q '. ~ 014axN2.A.w. -toEm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
ARRANGE TRACKS
 TO HANDLE CROWDS
STREET RAILWAY COMPANY IS PRACTICALLY READY TO lN-
 AUGURATE SERVICE TO NEW
 UNION PASSENGER STATION.

Contingent upon the completion and oc- cupation of the new union passenger station are the Improvements and changes made in the lines of the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company. which are being pushed to completion in order to be ready to handle the traffic by July 1.
 Superintendent Harris yesterday stated that all the switches and curves would be completed In plenty of time for the opening of the station, and that, in fact, if the station were opened next week the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Sulllvan-kelly Draw.

Los Angeles. May 1O-"Twin' Sullivan of Boston and Hugo Kelly of Chicago fought twenty rounds to a draw before the Pacific Athletic club tonight. The decision, was received by the crowd with entire satisfaction. Kelly scored the only clean knockdown of the fight in the fourth round. The seventh was the best round of the fight. Kelly rushed through out the entire three minutes and both fought with vigor, the Chicago fighter having the better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Nose Lazarus.

Nose Lazarus, aged S7 years, died yes terday afternoon at GAS o'clock at his home, 1610 Eighth avenue. He was a na- tive of Louisville, Ky, and had been here since 1884 He is a familiar character and his friends regret his early death. The funeral will be conducted from the residence Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in the Jew ish cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Mrs. Sarah H. Goodwin.

Mrs. Sarah H. Goodwin, aged 53 years, died at 7:45 D. m. May at her residence, 2SlS Thirty-second street, North Birming- ham. She was the daughter of Thomas Sims, Sr., one of the oldest inhabitants of this county. She leaves eleven children, six boys and five girls, all of whom are living. Funeral services will be conduct ed today and interment will be made in Bass cemetery, near Irondale, at 10:3o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
East Lake Casino.

Although the weather has been any thing but pleasant this week, the East Lake Casino has had a liberal patronage. and the Arnold Stock company has made a hit with those who have seen it. The Elks Philadelphia Touring club had a settlement yesterday afternoon which showed that they had cleared a nice amount for their trip to Philadelphia, their 30 per cent netting them $500 or S40O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Mrs. MackIin Tsstifies.

Lawton, Okla, May 10.-Mrs. Edgar A. Mackin, wife of Captain Macklin, who was called from his quarters on the night of December 21 and assaulted, testified at the courtmartial today of Corporal Knowles. the negro accused of the as- sault, that she heard only two shots fired that night. This testimony cor roborates that of Mrs. Johnson. Captain Macklin's negro cook. Macklin was shot twice and it is probable that the assail- ant did not receive any bullet wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Killed When Floor colIapses.

Chicago, May 1o.-One man was killed and a dozen other persons injured by the collapse tonight of the fourth floor in the Mccormack branch of the International Harvester companys works. The ma chinery crashing through the four floors and completely wrecking the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Infant of Mrs. Lizzie Jackson.

The infant child of Mrs. Lizzie Jack son who died Tuesday, died yesterday morning at 1919 Avenue C. The funeral will be conducted tomorrow from that number and interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Panama Laborers Satisfied.

Washington, May 1O.-Colonel Goethals, the engineer in charge at Panama, today cabled Secretary Taft that the railroad men and steamshovelers engaged in the canal construction have generally ac- cepted as satisfactory the scheme of ad- justment of wages and hours of labor proposed by the secretary in his recently published letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
T. H. Thorpe Dies in Louisiana.

New Orleans May 10-Thomas II. Thorpe, prominent Louisiana lawyer and state senator, who claimed to be a direct descendant of Patrick Henry. died hero today. MT Thorpe was born in Louisville, Ky, where his family had moved from Virginia. He was 57 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
s5oo,ooo Fire In New York.

New York. May 10.-Fire caused loss estimated at s5OoOoO tonight in the build ing at the corner of Sixth avenue and Thirteenth street. occupied by Sheppard. Knapp & Co.,, dealers in furniture and carpets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Miss Mattie Cross,

Miss Matte Cross, aged IS years, died yesterday at St. Vincent's hospital. The remains were sent yesterday to Vincent by Green x Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11

mentS.
 Requires Different Treatment.
 "We have ascertained that there exist in Alabama 45 distinct soils, all requiring different treatment for the best results. Many of the soils of Alabama are capable of producing much more profitable crops than are now being planted and the sur veys that are being made enable the farmers to get the very best results from their labors.
 ''The soil survey maps besides indicat- ing the soils also show the location of all roads, churches, schools and houses in the territory covered"
 Successful Tour of Pickens.
 After a most successful tour through Pickens and Lamar counties, holding from two to three meetings daily, the Hobson party passed into Marion county yesterday afternoon, after an enthusias- .fc meeting at DetroIt.
 Captain Hobson gave a benefit lecture last night at the Sixth District Agricul- tural school, which was largely attended and greatly appreciated.
 Captain Hobson discussed education and the possibilities for internal development In the district.
 rhe other members of the party took the opportunity to get little rest from the hard driving over bad roads and almost constant speaking. The party has had but little rest and sleep since Sunday night.
 Among the many minor incidents of the trip possible the most lamentable is the loss of Captain Hobsons grip. not the grip he has on the hearts of the people, but the one in which he carries his tooth brush and razor It was lost at Millport Tuesday.
 Sam c. Lancaster lost his hat at Ken nedy It was discovered next day that Mir. Wilson was wearing the hat, when it developed that Mir. Wilson had lost his nat and not Lancaster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
DR. Y. $. HOLL L0WAY i SPECIALIST ss PRIVATE DISEASES,

 you a perme. lent cure Cf private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is rec liable l { refer you with per. mission, to the First National bank. Alabama NatioHAl bank, Steiner Broth- CTS. bankers, Jefferson Couns ty s a V 1 gs At