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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
STOLEN GOODS ARE
TAKEN FROM CARS
Ike Sanders Found Guilty in
Bessemer Court
ONE SUNDAY WOLATER
Methodist Church at Jonesboro Is to
Be Dedicated Next Sunday Morn
ine-Other News OF
Bessemer.
ONE SUNDAY W0LATER

Bessemer February 19.-(Special.)-
Sanders negro. member of the crew
now in the Birmingham jail, charged
with stealing goods from the Louisville
and Nashville freight cars. was turned
over to the court of this city yesterday.
who held a charge against him for reeeiv-
ing and concealing stolen goods in his
home in this city. Several pairs of hose,
five suits of clothes AID number Of
hats were found in his possession.
He was fined $25 and costs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Violating Sunday Law.

r. j. McCabe a liquor dealer of this
city, was tried yesterday afternoon be-
fore ]. A. Lewis, member of the present
board of aldermen. acting as mayor, for
selling whisky on Sunday. Mapor Sulli-
van was not qualified TO occupy his chair
of mayor on account of being one of the
chief witnesses in the case. Mr.. Nc
Cabes attorney made hard fight to
prove him not guilty but evidence was
too strong against him. He was fined 81
and costs by Acting Mayor j. A. Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Will Hold Revival.

The Church of God is making arrange
ments to hold a revival in the city hall
beginning next Friday evening. Four
evangelsts will be on hand and a choir
has been arranged for. The ministers
who will have charge of the meeting are
Revs b. e. Warren j. E. Forrest c. Il.
Orr and G.. =. Casper.
Rev. c. e. Orr has just concluded big
meeting held in Memphis, where it is said
thousands attended, while Rev Casper
is one of the most prominent preachers
of the church, and has conducted large
meetings all over the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Jonesboro Church Dedication.

The Methodist church at Jonesboro will
be dedicated next Sunday morning and
an elaborate programme of exercises has
been prepared
DIR. ]. II. Mccoy, president Of Owenton
college. will preach the dedicatory ser
mon, and a large number of people from
this city are expected to attend the ex-
ercises The church has been cleared of
debt by the persistent work of its menu
bers, a large part of it being due to the
work of the Ladies Aid society
All the members of the church are very
much gratfied at the result of their
work, and are already making prepara-
tions to add to the building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
SELMA SUFFERING
FROM BURGLAR|ES
UIIman & Sons Store Was En-
tered Monday Night
HOUSE BREAKER ESCAPES
Hugh StanflI Shoots at Negro Who
Attempts to Enter Him Home,
But Without Effect-Run-
away Boys.
HOUSE BREAKER ESCAPES

Selma, February 19-(Special There
seems to be another epidemic of burglary
in Selma Last night the store of William
Ullman & Sons was entered and money
and merchandise amounting to about $75
were taken. The entrance was gained
through small window in the toilet
room, overlooking the alley in the rear
of the store A few days ago Alex Carr
the watchman employed by the several
stores, notified Ullman & Sons that the
window was liable to prove an easy mark
for burglars. 1t was thereupon nailed
down, securely 1t was thought. Last night
this window was priced open and an
entrance made into the store. The cash
drawer at the packing counter was
emptied of its contents, something over
$50 The intruder then went to the office
on The second floor and opened the cash
drawer of the booltkeeper's desk securing
about $40.
All the merchandise that is missing is
a suit of clothes. There may be, of
course, other articles missing, but the
suit of clothes is all that can be located
at present.
The thief left the store the same way
that he entered, and it is practically GER
tain that he had a confederate With
whom he shared his booty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Charged With Burglary.

Huntsville, February 19.-(Special.)- Ali
bert Byers. charged with burglary and
grand larceny, was captured in Gunters-
VILE. and is now in Jail in this city.
Deputy Sheriff Gardiner went after the
prisoner and brought him to Huntsville
this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Game and Fish Law.

~. u. No Ill. the general game law for
Alabama. protects all game birds and
game animals and song and insectivious
birds of Alabama Provides for n state
game and fish commissioner and = ga,ne
warden for each county Provides
hunting license system-county license 81,
state license 81, non resident license si5A
The bill was written by Hon John II
wallace, former member of the legisIa-
lure' who Is now president of the Ala
bama Game and Fish Protective associa-
ton. IT stands, in opinion of the leading
game law experts of the continent AS the
elimination of all 1egislatino ever sue-
gested on the subject of game protection.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Charged With Gaming.

Since Saturday night the city police
have run to cover twenty-one cases of
gaming or that number only three en-
tered . plea of not guilty in police court
this morning. The balance frankly con-
fessed and were fined a total sum of
$245.
The first catch were white, five in num-
Der, and were bagged Saturday night by
Policemen Eason and Eden in a game of
craps Two of the number were able to
establish their innocence to the satisfac-
ton Of the court and were discharged.
The second raid was made yesterday aft
ernoon by Officers Eason, Glosson. Self
and Parker on a gang of twenty-five or
thirty negro crap shooters on hill near
the Louisville and Nashville round house.
Nine of the party were caught together
with lot of swag laying around loose
on the ground. This crowd pleaded guilty
and were fined.
The third gang were whites and were
captured last night in a game of poker.
There were eight of these All entered a
plea of guilty and were fined $11 50 each.
That IL the record of gaming in the city
for twenty-four hours. as 1t appears on
the police court docket
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Valdosta Man Murdered.

Naldosta, Ga. February 19-W. r. La
nier, prominent naval stores nan OF
St George was waylaid and killed early
today near his home. There IS no clue
as to the identity of the assassin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
More Guard Money.

Inc military bill which iries an an
preparation of only s15.Cro for the sun
port Of the national guard. las been re-
called by Chairman Hamburger of the
senate committee on military and he *
gong 10 attempt To get an increase 10
s25 GOO
The greater Mobile bill Will likely pass
phe house Wednesday. Mr.. Hambereer
has agreed with house members for II
To come up. II provides that the prom
erty taken In does not become liable for
taxes and license until next year
Inc ways ana means of the house has
agreed ON favorable report for the hill
OF Speaker Martin To prohibit train rob-
per SHOWS or pictures. also the bill Of
the same man regulating Of recording
papers making them self explaining. Tho
committee adversed the cruelty to ami
mails bill.
The commit on judiciary approved a
bill to allow stationery for probate Judge,
on order of boards of revenue
The senate committee on temperancs
has voted to adverse the bill to prohiht.
the shipping Of liquors into prohibition
territory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
CHARLES WRITER'S
INSTANTLY KILLED
Is Thrown from Buggy and
Neck is Broken
JOHN WITT KILLS NEGRO
Negro Demands Receipt In Full" of
Account and His Life Check Is
Required-Paid Fire
Department.
JOHN WITT KILLS NEGRO

Decatur, February Especial. Near
Greenbrier, in Limestone county, seven
miles east of Decatur, Charles Withers,
a prominent planter of that section of
the country lost his life this morning.
The horse which Mr.. Withers was driv-
ing became frightened and threw him
from the buggy, breaking his neck.
Death resulted almost instantly. The re-
mans were taken to Morosville, to the
home of Gen. John II. Peoples, brother
in-law OF Mr.. Withers
Mr.. Withers was about 45 years of age
and unmarried. He was one of the best
known and most prominent men in this
section of the state.
At Belle Nina, five miles east of here,
John Witt, a prominent merchant, shot
Charles Brown, a negro, to death, this
morning.
The negro disputed an account which
Mr.. Witt held against him, it is said, and
used insulting Language and demanded a
receipt in full" Mr.. Witt told him
he would give him one, it is stated and
grabbed his revolver and fired. Witt was
acquitted on preliminary trial.
The Catholic women of Decatur are
holding a bazaar today in New Decatur
for the benefit of their church The bazaar
will continue the remainder of the week.
The Catholics have almost completed a
$4,000 church in New Decatur. Services
are now being held in the new church.
When entirely completed this will be
one of the most handsome church build
ings in this portion of the state.
New Decatur has taken steps towards
the organization of paid fire department.
The department now has handsome quar-
tiers in the city hall building One paid
man is stationed there night and day, and
a team of horses are kept there all the
time.
The remainder of the company is made
up of volunteers, but it is expected that
before great while the city will have
an entire company of paid men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
SUE ROADS IN ALABAMA
ON SAFETY APPLIANCE LAW

Washington. February 19.-tSpeciall y
The Alabama Great Southern, the Central
OF Georgia. the Southern and ,he ST Louis
and San Francisco Railroad companies
are made defendants in the northern dis
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triet OF Alabama by direction OF the At
torney General, who VIII institute suits
to recover penalties for violation of The
safety appliance law upon the complaint
of the Interstate commerce commission
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Death of an Infant.

set in and Mr.. Woodall is now a very
sick man.
Death of an Infant.
This morning about 4 o'clock occurred
the death of George owen Quinn, the g.
months-old son of Mr. and Mrs w. l..
Quinn The little fellow was taken i'll
one week ago but Saturday seemed great
" improved and there were strong hopes
for his recovery. A turn for the worse
came Sunday afternoon, resulting in
death this morning. The fond parents
have the deepest sympathy of their many
friends. The funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
CHARLES PETERSON
is DEAD IN TEXAS
Was Promising Young Man of
Tuscaloosa
STRANGE RELIC FOUND
Trinket Picked Up Near Tuscaloosa Is
Supposed to Be Relic of De
Soto's Trip Across
Country.
STRANGE RELIC FOUND

Tuscaloosa. February 19.-(Special)-
learn yesterday afternoon of the death of
Charles NJ. Patterson, Jr, of this place.
Young Mr.. Peterson was in Comfort,
Tex, when he died. having gone to that
place for his health lie was the only son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Peterson of
Tuscaloosa, and was an unusually bright
and successful young man. He had only
been married about one eyar. his wife
being with him when he died. His father
was summoned to his bedside few days
ago, but had not reached there when ne
received the message announcing his sons
death. The remains will be brought here
as expeditiously as possible, where they
will be inferred
Quite an interesting relic was brought
to town Saturday 1t is possibly SOU
venir of De Sotos trip across this part of
the country In 1870 The relic. which was
found by J. j. Hawk, is circular piece
of bronze about two inches in diam eter
and ornamented across the center with
miniature spear heads of the type In
vogue about the time mentioned. 1t bears
evidence of being quite ancient 1t is
thought that the find was some part of
the ornament of some Spanish cavalier on
the memorable trip above refereed to.
The cooking school waXed very interest
ing in Tuscaloosa before It's highly inter-
ing conductor left the city. 1t was former
w closed Saturday There were a num-
Der of prizes offered by the merchants of
the city, and the ladies' attending the
school were very ardent in their efforts
to capture some of the premiums, es-
pecially those who may have heard some
ungracious comments by their husbands
at times on the meals that they may have
prepared in attempting to solve the SER
want question. Mrs. Minis Jemison won
the prize for the best pan of rolls, this
being a barrel of Perfection flour. Mrs.
Ella Leland won the second prize, a jar
diniere Mrs Charles Fits won the prize
for the best pastry, being barrel OF
Tea Rose flour. Mrs. ]. j. Mayfield won
the prize for the best layer cake, receiv-
ing a silver cake dish. Many of the
ladies' learned some fine points in the
culinary art during the life of the school.
Cant. A. b. McEachin and Archie Nc
Eachin have moved their law offices
across the street from their former place,
lust above the offices of w F. Fits d
Son on Broad street
Mr. and Mrs Jay Il. Miller are now oc-
cupying the residence of Mr.. Waiter Seed
the latter having moved to Montgomery,
where he will reside during his term as
state treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. G. Hall will move away
from Tuscaloosa and will make Coiumous'
Ga their home the future.
Miss Maggie Smith is visiting her sis
ter Miss Annie Smith. at Mrs. Bryce
home. The latter Miss Smith is one of the
co-eds at tle university
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Ran Away From Selma.

The Age Herald contained an arucle
Sunday relative TO two boys alleged 10
have run away from their homes III BIZ
mingham, returning to that Guy anu oio
- +bo nunnber. Samnie GiVens, not be-
ing able to remember where he lived,
had spent the night at police headquar-
ters. 1t develops that Melton Campneil,
who was entered in the summernela
Methodist orphanage a few weeks ago
having been taken from the helorni
school at East Lake, had persuaded
Sammie Owens to run away rom LII.
49, ho9h bovs had successfully made
the trim The orphanage authorities hope
fo have the truants back in the lnsti-
tuition in a short while.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Householder Detected.

Last night Hugh oldHllll, CITY hCAet
agent of the Southern railway, had an
experience with would-be housebreaker
that was attempting TO force an entrance
into his mothers home on Lapsley street.
Mr.. Stanfill went home about 1880
o clock. He noticed negro proving
around the premises and saw him go to
one of the windows and turn the Stats
and afterwards try to open the blinds.
Hoping to catch the would-be thief, Mr..
Staniill kept q let seeking to get in the
house and secure firearm and then come
up after the negro. He saw his sister,
who apparently had heard SUSPICIOUS
noises open a window and look out, put
seeing nothing close the window and go
in. The negro, when the WINDOW was
onened crouched close to the building
and was not observed by Miss Stanftll
Mr.. Stanfil finally gained an entrance
10 the house and secured his winchester
rifle in which was two shells. lie sllppeo
hook from the house and cornered the
negro at the junction of the fence with
the coal house. Calling to the negro he
made him come out holding nun at pay
with his rifle He called to his brother.
n n Stanfill. who was asleep on the
second floor of the house, but could not
awaken him. Miss Stanfill, hearing a
noise came out OF the back door OF
the house. bearing a lamp, Followed by
her mother and the negro be1eVlng mat
Mr.. Stanfill would not be reckless IN
shooting with the women folks present,
made wild dash for liberty and Jumped
over the fence. Mr. stantill fred twice
at the fleeing form but did not Int the
negro. As the negro went over the fence
he brought the barrel of the weapon
down with full force on the heei OF the
negro, but not hurting or stopping hlm'
Captain Miller of the police force cams
to the scene as soon as notified, but no
trace that would lead to the detection
of the negro was found
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20

The Glen Addie fire was in house
of the Admission City Land company oc-
cupied by l.. Scoggins and c. Smith The
roof of the building was damaged to
the extent of about 500, as was the Tyler
hill house on Lapsley street. This house
was occupied by j. L. Murphy, car works
policeman, and was owned by Mrs. Fran
els of Jacksonville, II. l.. Stevenson being
agent. The roofs of both houses are be-
ing repaired today.
In every instance yesterday the fire de-
partment responded to the alarm with
promptness, and in suppressing the flames
did excellent work notably so in the case
of the Bee Hive store.
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t in and Mr.. woodall is now very
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Local and Personal.

In MAYORS court this morning Grace
Crawford, alias Grace Crawford, a negro
habitue of police court, was hheu 20 iol
contempt of court Grace was frequent
victim for punishment by the mayor until
about Christmas when she was married
She swore out warrant yesterday
charging her husband with non-support.
,4 20 epstain her charges and was
sent for. Her husband proved that ne
gave her $3.50 worth of groceries every
Saturday night and the mayor dlschafged
the man but fined Grace for not APP
nearing after making out warrant
Snecial Agent Moseley on yesterday ar
rested left Cunningham, negro brake
man on the southern railway, who mas
been running on the northern end Oh
this division Cunningham pIohe ~ nj
car near Talladega. He was sent "
ladega yesterday for trial. ..,,,.,.
Hon. D. ]. Meadow of Marengo county
was a visitor to Selma today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Two Houses Burned.

About 8 o'clock last night an alarm OF
fire called the department TO the north
eastern part of the city. bright plaze
in the direction of the Cawthoh oo..oi,
mills attracted considerable attention anu
quite a number of people hasteneu u INC
scene of the confiagration.
A house at the corner OF Range dhu
Tirs tavenues belonging to ana occupleu
nv James Woodall and family, was fouho
to he In a blaze when the department.
reached the scene. There was not d
bvdrant in several thousand feet Oh the
fire and all the fire laddies could do was
TO watch out for sparks which threatened
TO set fire to houses In the neighporhoou.
Rabcocks were used in extingulshlhS
sparks on more than one roof. Inc lire
was quickly communicated to the adJolh-
ing house. owned and occupied by Green
Daily. Both houses were entirely con-
sumed.
James Woodall was seriously i'll in the
house where the fire originated, and had
to he carried across the street to the
house of a neighbor, where later Sherin
Rrislin's ambulance was utilized in car
rving him to the Union Street hospital.
Mr. Woodall is suffering with erysipelas
and is in a critical condition. He is en-
Moved at the Southern railway shops and
few days ago while at work under
tender struck the back of his head IN
getting up from a STOPPING posture The
skin was slightly broken and the wound
bled a little, but it was not thought
anything Of From this wound erysipeias
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
Admission Has Three Fires.

Three fires, beginning with the one at
the Bee Hive store on Noble street, about
, o'clock, engaged the attention of the
city fire department yesterday morning,
an alarm being later turned In at 9:15 in
Glen Adde and about Il a. III. on Tyler
hill. The loss sustained by all the fires
is practically covered by insurance.
The fire at the Bee Hive was the only
one of any consequence. 1t was first
discovered by Carrie Wright, "a mulatto
seamstress, who occupies the rooms over
the store.
When the alarm was turned in the en-
tire building was enveloped in smoke,
and it seemed that the entire block was
| sponded however, and the flames were
suppressed before great damage was
done except in the Bee Hive store Mr..
A. Adler, proprietor of the Bee Hive,
was seen this morning. and stated that "A
recent invoice showed that he had $1,000
worth of dry goods on hand, insured with
| r.. l.. Turner and S. l.. Crook for 5000
The stock is badly damaged 1t is be-
| lieved the fire started in the rear of the
building, but the origin is unknown. The
+, stock IS about equally damaged in every
| part of the building, Mr.. Adler says he
will re-enter business.
The building in which the fire occurred
is owned by Judge j. J. Willett and Mrs
! S. c. Houser. The damage to the building
! is estimated to be at least $1,000 and coy
! cred by insurance. As a result of the
| fire the grocery stock of the Cater Gro
Gerry company and the goods of the Wright
woman were damaged by smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-20
BLUE SPRINGS MILL
MAY Be ENLARGED
Philadelphia Concern Buys the
Property
THREE FIRES IN ONE DAY
Police of Admission Capture Twenty ono
Men Charged With Gaming In
the Course of Two
Days.
THREE FIRES IN ONE DAY

Admission. February 10 Especial. THE
Blue Spring cotton mill. located in the
southern portion of Oxford which was
built and owned by oxford parties, and
has been operated under a lease by w.
S. Perkins of this city, has been sold to
Philadelphia parties and win be quad
rupled in capacity, and it's operation con-
tinued with Mr. Perkins as manager.
An announcement of the sale of this
mill and the plans of the new owners
was made in the Boston Commercial Bull
letn as follows THE Blue Springs cot
ton mills, Admission, Ala, has been pur-
chased by parties interested In the Hoff-
man-CoT Manufacturing company Of
Philadelphia, Pa, and viii be put in OPP
GRAFTON after extensive improvements.
The capacity will be quadrupled, and con-
siderable new machinery will be in
stalled. The company viii be continued
as the Planters Manufacturing company,
and application for Incorporation Will be
made in the near future. Organization
will soon be effected with William v.
Bailey of Philadelphia as president, and
w. S. Perkins as manager. The Hoffman,
Corr Manufacturing company of Philadel-
phia will be the selling agents. The plant
will manufacture cotton yarns, rope,
twlne and similar products.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-09-09
NOTICE

NOTICE OF RESTORATION OF
PUBLIC LANDS TO SETTLEMENT
AND ENTRY. Department of the In
terror, General Land Office, May q,
1907 Notice is hereby given that
the Secretary of the Interior has va
Gated his former order of July 2, 1902,
in so far as the same affects the with
drawal for irrigation purposes under
the Act of June II, 1902 Stat,
3S8-for use in connection with the
Truckee-Carson Project, Nevada, OF
the following described lands in the
State of Nevada, and by his authority
said tracts not otherwise withdrawn,
reserved or appropriated, will be sub
ject to settlement under the public
land laws of the United States on and
after August IL, 1907, but shall not
be subject to entry, fling, or selec-
ton until Sebtember IL, 1907, at the
United States land Office at Carson
City, Nevada: M. D. NJ, T. 16 NJ, r.
20 E., Sections l, z, 3, 10 to Is inclu-
sive, % to q inclusive, "a, 35, Sc.
Warning is hereby expressly given
that no person will be permitted to
gain or exercise any right whatever