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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
MAYOR RUSH CALLS
 SPECIAL MEETING BeSSemer Police Force May Be
 Cut DeWn CONTRACTOR IS RELEASED connor Was Charged With Shooting Negro at Railroad camp-lnter-
 estine Injunction Proceed
 ngs Are Being Heard.
CONTRACTOR IS RELEASED

bessemer. November 27.-(Special.)- Mayor Rush has called a special meet ing of the City Council for Friday even ing and from what can be learned the meeting will be an extremely interesting one Mayor Rush is out of the city at present but will return in time to pre- side at the meeting
 It has been intimated that the ques- ton of dispensing with the night captain of the police force will be taken up, as will also the matter of laying off an- other policeman. Three officers ,have al ready been laid off although itfdoes not go into effect until December l. There has been a good deal of discussion re- garding the three men that have been laid off and it is just possible that there will be some changes made in this re- gard.
 The policy of the city authorities now seems to be to cut the running expenses of the city down just as low as possible Another matter that will no doubt come up for consideration will be the street account and the general expense account of the city. In some quarters it Is claimed that the cost of conducting the street work is entirely too great and can be reduced if the board will get busy and look into the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
MANY INDICTED IN
 REVENUE FRAUDS
THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND SToCkHoLDERs OF DRY FORK DIsTlLLlNG COMPANY HELD ON CHARGES.


 Danville. November 27.-Indictments re- turned by the federal grand jury, which is now on the third week of the investi gation of the government frauds by bond ed distillers against officers, directors, and stockholders of the Dry Fork Dis tilling company incorporated became known today when the case of T. NJ. Angle, manager of the concern, was called for trial. Those Indicted are R. l.. Paris, president; Charles Mccoy, secretary and treasurer: James Evans, J. w. Bryant, G. w. Stroupe, S. W. Jones. John L. Cas- per, C. T. Owens, J. A. Pruitt, M. I. Jones and w. T.. Turner.
 It is alleged the Dry Fork company has defrauded the government out of $200, 600 in taxes during the past P months. J. S.. Evans is mayor of the town of Dry Fork Casper is large wholesale whisky dealer of Roanoke, and was brought here to- night. He furnished bond in the sum of $2000. He denies that he is connected with the Dry Fork company.
 Many other indictments returned are being kept secret until the arrests are effected. The motion of the defense to quash all of the indictments on the ground that Chief of Revenue Agents Gates and Special Employe Drakesfor1 were in the grand jury room aiding in the questioning of witnesses will be argued tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
CENTRAL CANNOT
 PAY ITS INTEREST
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

senger rate act, and carries thousands of shipments of commodities prescribed in the commodity rate acts passed by the recent special session of the legisla- ture That under the existing laws 1t Is required to charge such rates for the transportation of passengers and freight as may be prescribed by those laws, no matter how unreasonably low such rates may be, and acts at its peril if it charges any higher rates. it alleges that in the hundreds and perhaps thousands of the actions that may be brought against the railway company to recover forfeitures imposed by the several acts passed at the special session by private individuals to recover damages, and in the hundreds and perhaps thousands of indictments that may be brought against the agents of the company for misdemeanors for violations of the said acts, the rates i'm posed by the statutes are deemed and taken as sufficient evidence that the rates fixed in the statutes are just and reason able and that in all of said actions for forfeitures, penalties and damages. and in all the indictments for misdemeanors.
 the plaintiffs have nothing to do but produce the statutes in question. and to prove that the rates charged by the de- fendants are in excess of those fixed by the acts; that if the defendants should be permitted to tntyoduce any svtdsnes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

the transportation, originating and ter minating within this state of any ar ticle a greater or higher rate of com pensation than that established by statute, or from refusing to receive such article for transportation at the rate established by statute."
 b. An act approved November 23, 1907 entitled "An act to prohibit common carriers and their officers, agents and employees, from publishing, exacting. charging or receiving any higher or greater rate of compensation for the transportation of property or passengers than that specifically des- ignated and prescribed by statute, or made the maximum rate by statute, or than that established by the railroad commission, and from refusing to re- ceive property or passengers for trans portation at such rates; to provide penalties for a viola tion thereof and fix a period within which proceedings may be instituted for the recovery of such penalties, and the procedure to recover the same.
 And from causing the said defendant railway company, its officers, agents, servants and employees, or any of them, to be indicted or prosecuted, or aiding in indicting or prosecuting them, and from causing them or any or them I'D be arrested and imprisoned or other wise detained under any indictments or warrants or otherwise, for or on ac- count of any charge based upon the violation or alleged violation by said defendant railway company, its of- fcers, agents, servants and employees, of any of the terms of the said several acts hereinb efore referred to, or of any of them.
 ,. The defendants, John w. Draugh- on, T. H. Blacklidge, J. R. Levy, W. A. Brown, w. H. Jones, Mark l.. Black, Charles Cox, Henry Stinson T. W. Perry w. A. Cloud, David Johnston, H. N. Hughes, Otis Brownfield, J. A. Will Hams, w. l.. Stewart, J. l.. Reeves, w. E. Bailey, s. Y. Lambreth, John k. Dyke. w. K. McAdory, John D. McNeel and J. M. Garrett, and their success sors in office, and their deputies, and the deputy or deputies of each and all of them be and they hereby are en- joined and restraine from issuing any summons, subpoena, writ. execution or other process against the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
Personal and General.

Tomorrow will be observed as a gen. eral holiday in this city The banks will be closed and most of the stores will close at 12 o'clock. There will be no special inducements offered people to re- main in the city during the day and d large crowd will no doubt make the trip to Birmingham to witness the football game between Alabama and Tennessee
 The infant of MT. and Mrs. c. B. Cooper of Hueytown died late last evening and the funeral was held at Pleasant Ridge cemetery this afternoon at o'clock. The funeral was in charge of Jacobs & Son.
 Miss Lule Hard will entertain the mem bers of the San Souci club at her home on Second avenue tomorrow evening. The club disbanded for the summer but has recently been reorganized and the mem- bers are looking forward to many pleas ant meetings during the winter.
 Ralph D. Gum of Salem, Va,, who has been spending the past month as the guest of William P. Gum, left this aft ernoon for his home.
 James A. Estes and Pinkny Scott have returned from 8 business trip to Mont gomery.
 Special services will be conducted at tile Baptist church in Jonesboro tomorrow morning at Il o'clock.
 Miss Virginia Lee Mitchell and Miss Elizabeth Mitchell left today for Tusca- loosa on a visit to friends. Q
 The shoot to be given by the Bessemer Gun club tomorrow promises to be a very interesting one and it is thought that there will be some high scores piled up. There will be five or six profes- sionals on hand, representing some of the largest concerns in the country and a number of crack local shots will also take part. Arrangements have been made to accommodate the crowd in good style and an enjoyable days sport is looked forward to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
SAYS HAGAN ACTED
 WITHOUT AUTHORITY
CHARLES F. MURPHY SAYS TAM MANY IS NOT YET COMMITTED FOR BRYAN FOR THE PRESI- DENCY.

New York, November 27.-Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall. de- clared today that James ]. Hagan had no authority to pledge Tammany Halls support to w. J. Bryan for the dem ocrattc nomination for President, as he did at the Bryan dinner in Washing ton last night. When MT. Murphy attention was called to Mr. Hagan's action he said.
 "Hagan spoke for Hagan, not for Tammany Hall. No one is authorized 10 pledge the Tammany delegation. rf MT. Bryan is the nominee of the dem ocratic party for President, Tammany will support him with loyalty, but we are not pledging ourselves to any can didate at this time
 Mr Murphy's attention was also called to the declaration of State Chair man W. F. Connors in favor of Lieu tenant Governor Stuyvesant Chanler for the presidential nominee.
 MT Chanler is strong and popu- lar young man." said Murphy He added 1t was too early to decide wheth- CT the New York state delegates to the democratic national convention would be instructed or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
Injunction Proceedinas.

Judge Jackson of the city court spent most of the day listening to the reading of the reply of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic road to the injunction pro- ceedings instituted against the road by the property holders on Clarendon and Berkly avenues. The property holders and residents of that section, through their attorney, w. S. Welchs objected to the road closing up certain portions of the avenues. The interest of the road Is looked after by Lee Bradley.
 As soon as all the briefs are submitted the matter will be taken under consider ation by Judge Jackson, and it is sup posed that his decision will be handed down within the next 10 days. A hard fight is being made on this issue, as 1t is the claim of the road that inasmuch as they were granted the privilege of closing certain portions of the avenues by the City Council it will necessarily work a great hardship on them if they are compelled to undo the work that has already been started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Special dinner for today at Chris's Place, 1926 1st Ave. Thanksgiving Day. Roast Tur- key and Cranberry Sauce 4Oc; Barbecued Pig and Sweet Potatoes 25c. Seventy-five fine Turkeys come to Chris's Place for your dinner. We will serve the finest special Thanksgiving Dinner in the city. Anything you want and cooked to your taste. Everything up-to- date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Central of Georgia Railway company, or against any of it's officers, agents, servants or employees, for or an ac- count of the violation or alleged viola tion by said defendant railway com- pany, it's officers, agents, servants and
 employees, of the provisions of said acts approved February IA, 1907, and November 23, 1907, and of said order
 dated November 25, 1907, and of said
 other acts of the legislature of Ala
 bama hereinbefore referred to, or or any of them, or from causing the said
 defendant railway company, or any or
 it's officers, agents, servants or em-
 ployes, to be indicted or aiding in in-
 dieting them, from causing them or any of them to be arrested and impris-
 oned or otherwise detained under any
 indictment or warrant or otherwise,
 for or on account of any charge based
 upon the violation or alleged violation
 by said defendant railway company, It's officers, agents, servants and employees,
 of any of the several acts hereinbefore referred to.
 6. The defendants, J. D. Jenkins, J. D.
 howerton, B. l.. Andrews T. w. But Ter w. T. Prestwood, W. l.. Tatum, w. C. Carroll J. G. Carmichael P. M Dan
 iels, w. E Huddleston, Horace Hood, J. L. Moon, J. M Walden, J. A. Walden, R. L. Johnston, w. R. Walker, J. B
 
 R. Middleton, and W. H. Crow, and their successors in office, and their deputies. and the deputy or deputies of each and all of them be and they hereby are en7 Joined and restrained from executing and serving upon the defendant. Central of Georgia Railway company, or any of it's officers, agents, servants and em- ployes, and summons, subpoena writ, exc cution or other process in any civil suit or proceeding had or instituted upon or against the defendant. Central of Georgia Railway company, it's officers, agents,
 servants and employees. or any of them, and from in any manner interfering with or molesting said defendant rail- way company, it's officers, agents, serv-
 ants and employees, or any of them Tor or on account of the violation or alleged violation by them of any of the terms of said several acts of the le-islature of Alabama and said order of the rail- road commission, dated November 20, ~~-~>~>~~s~~>~~~s~~r~ CONTINUED ON PAGE 1O)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
GETS LIFE SENTENCE.
Frank Reed Confesses To Sensational
 Murder at Columbus.

Columbus, Ga, November 27.-In the superior court today Frank Reed, young white man, pleaded guilty to murder and was given life sentence in the peniten tary. Several months ago Reed shot and mortally wounded John Bellamy another young man, who subsequently, died at his home at Sweetwater, Tenn.
 The circumstances of the tragedy were quite sensational, as Reed was stationed in the second story of Jordan City hotel, and shot Bellamy as he was walking along the street Just before firing he motioned to a man who was walking along the street with Bellamy to get out of the way to avoid being hit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Let the present be a dia- mond-and buy it from the Burn Jewelry Store, 1907 3rd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
Bazar Opens.

The Catholic bazar opened in this city this morning in the building recently oc- cupied by the Huey Furniture Co., The place was crowded during the day and d good many people stopped in and had lunch. The merchants were very liberal in their donations and the ladies in charge expect to make good little sum out Of the affair. The bazaar Is being given for a worthy cause, and it is hoped that the public will turn out and give it a helping hand. The ladies have made arrangements to serve special dinner to- morrow, strating at F o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
ALL DAY
 SKATING
 HIPPODROME THANKSGIVING Session From 10 A. M.,
 To 11::3O P. M.
Paved To Death By Horse.

Nashville. November 97.-John Mosier an employe on the stock farm of R. c. l5ren, near here was kicked and paved to death there today by MT. Brien's horse Kercheval, winner of the Burns handicap in California, the Cumberland derby here and other notable fixed events at various tracks. The mans head was mashed and bruised almost into a plup anu his skull broken so that the brains oozed out. He died in the city hospital here five hours after being hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
Money Is Cheaner

New York, November 27.-!rhe premium on currency was quoted below per cent today for the first time since the financial stringency manifested itself. Opening at IS per cent it declined to a per cent and later was quoted at 1a47s per cent. Call money was again freely offered below D per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
Contractor Discharaed.

Charles F. Connor. the contractor on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, who shot and killed negro workman on Monday, was given pre- llminary hearing this afternoon before Justice Gum, and after hearing the evil dence Justice Gum ordered him dis charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
ALMOST EVERY TOWN
IS NOW. HEARD FROM,
The Maine Sentiment is Practically
Unanimous Against Changing
the State Capital.

From every part Of State OF protest against
change in the location Of the State capital have continued
pour into the Journal Office that this morning for the
fourth time devote to them many columns Of space
These letters like those published in the issues Of Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday Of last week have been received by
i'll reply circular letter broadcast throughout the
State and OF which copy published in this COLUMN with
the first installment of the letters received
We wish emphasize the fact which have dwelt upon
before speaking Of this matter-at this circular letter
of local prominence throughout the State
whom reasonable to suppose would be well qualified
to know and the sentiment of their respective COMMUNE
ties The letter to town officials masters Of subord
oranges ex-members Of the Legislature, from lists
easily available anybody and every reply received still
file here in this Office and open the inspection of any
visitor We had absolutely way Of knowing in advance
the opinions which might be expressed by those whom the
circular letter
In the issues Of Tuesday, "Wednesday and Thursday of last
week published 700 letters representing 400
towns. This morning about $50 letters published
bringing the total number of towns represented to than
$50. In the letters published this morning. those pub
lished last week. let those counties speak which have
direct interest in the matter We purposey exclude those
received from Cumberland and Kennebec counties naturally
being partisan to be of value symposium of this kind
Outside OF Cumberland and Kennebec counties there
40 cities and plantations i'll the State and replies have
received from about $50 these and OF the hundreds
and hundreds OF letters received less than have been
in favor OF capital removal We have held back single
signed letter received last evening favorng the proposed
change From dozen Of the I6 counties single
has been received in which the writer has expressed HIM
self favoring the proposed change knowing Of
sentiment his favoring such change. We urge with
renewed emphasis what have frequently said before that
there of public interest upon which the
people Of Maine united than they opposition
this remarkable Portland proposition
Here is fourth insament of letters. They speak for
themselves and urge the members Of the Legislature and
the people of Portland to read The yet
they still coming every mail The people Of Maine
speak emphatic opposition changing the cap
a from Augusta Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
TRY TO DISCRED|T Her
Wordy Conflict Between Opposing
Counsel PreCedes the Cr0ss-Ex=
animation of Mrs. ThaW.

The witness could not remember.
The reluctance Of the district attor-
ney to subject Mrs. Thaw to cross
examination again lent color to the
rumo~s that Mr.. Jerome still contem
Ilates moving for the appointment of
a commission in lunacy to test ThawS
state OF mlnd at the present time. No"
that he has entered upon the cross-eN-
animation he seems determined to
make thorough one. There was evil
dCnCc during the afternoon session Of
ill-fecling existing between MI. jerome
and Mr.. Dclmas. The latter intends to
protect Mrs. ThaW III every possible
way. He moved from his accustomed
place at ThaW's counsel table to Il
chair within the rail where the district
attorney sits and directly in front OF
Justice Fitzgerald.
Harry ThaV'S letter to Attorney An
thuny Comstnck describing three houses
Cr studios where he declared Stanford
White and one other scoundrcl lured
young girls was read. Among the places
described was the house in West 2ith
street where The velvet swing and the
mirrory bedroom was located.
Mrs. Thaw identified A. letters which
she said We're in the handwriting of
Stanford White. The letters were not
offered in evidence. but Mr.. Delmas will
att,m later 10 get them into the case.
Mrs Caine who was the only other
witness for the day testified to over
hearing Harry 1haw ask Mrs. Ncsbit
for her daughters hand in 1903. She
also testified as to how Harry Thaw
acted when he saw Stanford White.
She declared he appeared angry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
AROOsTOoK
kMITY.

ARCHIE ESTABROOK. master OF
Alnity Grange sends the following reply:
Yours Of the fifth at hand and in an
sw'r- to the questions you ask | would
say that I nor any of the voters of my
town are in favor Of building new capt.
tol ut Portland.
H. A. LYCETTE. secretary of Amity
Grange says that lie is positively not in
favor of removing the State capital
stead 81 finding sentiment in favor OF
such removal. tn" sentiment lis strongly
against il. He does not believe that the
taxpaycrs would lie willing to stand the
additional expense and continuing writes:
"Furthcrmorc there is q remonstranca
signed fv the voters Of the town against
any such proceeding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
WALES.

GUY NJ. HINCKLEY. master of Waln.,
Grange writes aS follows: In reply to
your letter Of the 9Th inst. ! will say that
that there are very few people in our
town favorable to moving the capital to
Portland. Those whom I Rave heard
speak in regard to II think j: Is as wei
situated at Augusta ~ anYwacre. and !
DO not think our town would cIrc to Dear
the additional expense that its removal
would imrcse upon us.
A. G. FROST. a member OF the board
of selectmcn. writes that H. IA opposed
to moving tho capital to Portland. He
finds no sentiment in favor Of such acton
among the pcOole Of his town and is sur.
they would not sanction any such ex-
nenditure Of the public money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
BANCROFT.

ALIEN ROSEBTSH, n member Of the
T. ard If sclcctmen. writes: I'm regard
to tn" rcmova. of the capital | will say
scheme. as our taxes are high enough
now. and with ali other public improve
n'ents that ought to come. ! think 1t
Wculd work an injury to the State. We
need good roads and bridges, and better
schools. I am positive that the sentii--
mont ir this town is the same as mine"
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20

TO PREVENT THAT COLD
When YOU feel chilly and your bones
ache take Il cup of not Sanfords Ginger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
Inland Fisheries and Game.

Ey Mr.. Wyman Of Washington: Bill,
AN Act to prohibit the sale of trout
in Washington County.
Fly Mr.. Brown OF kennebec: Peti-
ton of Rutillus Alden and 102 others
;hat the same should NJ, De changed in
regard 10 sea fishing in Berry. Dexter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SEVENTY-THIRD SESSION..
SENATE

Tuesday, February 10, 1907.
Senate called 10 order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Gibson of Au-
gusta.
Journal of the previous session read
and approved.
Papers from the House disposed of
in concurrence.
on motion by Mr.. Staples of Knox
there was tabled for printing pending
reference in concurrence. Bill, "An Act
to prohibit the making and publishing
of faults or exaggerated statements
and the publication of or concerning
the affairs and pecuniary conditions of
a private corporation, joint stock as
ISOLATION, copartnership or individual"
On motion by Mr.. Hastings of Ok
ford there was tabled for printing
ncnding reference. Bill, IAN Act to
nrovide for the election of a school
board for the city Of Biddeford. defin-
inc the duties Of said board and to
,aoulate the conversation of members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
SNOWFLAKE.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Torecast for
New England: Fair Wednesday, pro-
cyc1ed by snow in north portion. cold
er, Thursday fair. fresh west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Feb. 19.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair and somewhat
colder Wednesday; Thursday fair;
fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-20
LISBON.

A. NJ. BLAKE. secretary Of Pine Trc"
Grange, writes that he is not in favor of
moving the capital to Portland. and finds
very littl" sentiment in favor of Il among
the people of his town. He is cImphati-
cally of the opinion that they would not
be willing TO b" taxed for such a purpose