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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
A Mammoth. Cave.

One of the largest caves in this Sec
ton of the state and one heretofore UNI
known to this generation, at least, has
just been discovered in the southern part
of the county. 1t is believed that this
will rival the Mammoth cave of Ken
lucky in extent, If not in interest
Yesterday hunter chased a rabbit into
hole and while trying to punch the
little quadruped out of his hiding place,
the earth gave way and the hunter was
thrown several feet below the surface
When he looked about he discovered that
he was in a large cave. He investigated
great extent and that it contained much
beautiful scenery.
Continuing his search he found quite
pile of human bones. They were ly-
ing in a perfectly dry spot, but were
moss covered and worn away with age
Apparently they had been lying there
for ages. He also found several pieces
of broken earthenware, several stone
tomahawks, and several trinkets of orna-
mentation.
1t is believed according to the bones
and other things found In this cave that
a party of Indians inhabited the place
aud that during an upheaval of the earth
ehey were completely covered alive and
left there to die unaided and forgotten
But the oldest citizens in the neighbour
hood where the discovery was made know
nothing of a cave ever being there.
A party will be made up to investigate
the cavern more fully, as it is believed
that 1t contains much of interest to sci
ence and history 1t is believed that. this
cave contains evidence which may throw
some strong light on the dim history of
the race of men who inhabited this Ten.
nessee valley centuries ago. and the race
who built the stately mounds along the
banks of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Personal and General.

The police docket shows forty-six ar
rests this week. twenty-siX convictions
and $265 as the amount paid to tho warden
for fines.
The funeral of Mrs. Carolina Bailey
took place this afternoon at o'clock at
Elmwood cemetery, with n large num-
Dor OF friends and relatives of the family
present.
Tho Fraternal Union of America held n
meeting tonight and elected new officers
for the coming year.
Mrs. Rev. II. w. Flynn of West End
and Miss Susie Adger OF Waynesboro.
N. c.. are visiting DR.. Waller and family
of this city.
Saturday night the Eagles lodge of this
city will give st. Patrick ball Mt Benv-
ers hall, and q large attendance is an
ticipated. Dancing will begin ut o'clock
and continue until midnight.
Mr.. James Bowron of Birmingham was
In the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roy Of Montgom-
cry are In the city, called here on nc-
count of the death Of Mr.. Roy's mother
Mrs. Prince.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
LITTLE GIRL IS
BURNED TO DEATH
Attempted Burglary Of Railway Depot
Is Frustrated BY Policeman
With Gun.

Prattvlle, March 14.-(Special.) 1.-The
little daughter of Riley Jones Of beat 10.
this county, was severely burned sew
eral days ago by coming too near tho
fire. She died a day or SO later from the
effects of the burns.
An attempt was made last night to
burglarize the Louisville and Nashville
depot at this place. The police on duty
for the night had his attention attracted
in time to brighten off the would-be
burglars, not until he he'd shot twice In
that direction, however, did the burglars
run.
George A Myriek. a prominent citizen
of beat II, died yesterday morning from
an attack of pneumonia. The deceased
was 50 years OF age, and had lived about
all his life In this county.
The Rev. william Black OF Davidson.
and Andrew Burr of Charlotte. y. c.,
held a weeks revival at the Presbyterian
church. Andrew Burr was leader of the
music, and the interest in the service
was increasing, tho house Of worship
being filed at every service, when the
Rev. Mr.. Black received a telegram that
his son was seriously Ill and he left i'm
mediately for his home. lie carries the
sympathy of a large number of people,
who were so fortunate as to hear him
while here. Quite a number of persons
mad already Joined some of the churches.
Col Thomas L. Falkner of Autauga-
vile, died at his home yesterday morn
ing at the age of sc years. He was one
of the best men of this county. He car
ried the respect and esteem of all who
knew him. He was one OF the county
most useful citizens. having been promi-
nent in the affairs OF the county for many
years. His remains were inferred at the
Autaugaville cemetery today.
The sale OF the town bonds for water
works and sewerage system has been
negotiated and the work on the plant
will begin in short time.
Mrs NJ A. Kent of Montgomery is
spending a few days with relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Bold Thieves.

Charles Chainey, negro, blew into the
city today riding hundred-dollnr chain
less Columbia bicycle, and--rode up to
Perkins bicycle shop and asked the clerk
If he would give him 81 on tho wheel.
When asked by the employe where he
obtained the bicycle, the negro stated
that it was pawned to him by Il boy FOR
81 and that the lease expired yesterday
The clerk took the wheel and told the
negro to call in a few minutes and get
his money. A pair of tires handled by
the Moody Cycle company at Birming-
ham, were recognized being on the
bicycle. The company was Immediately
telephoned and they ordered his arrest.
Mr.. Lunden came on the next from
Birmingham and identified tho wheel,
and also stated that he had another one
stolen from his shop few days ago.
The one now missing is a National bicycle
No 4s, with a green frame.
The negro was taken to jail by Police
man Childress
Yesterday morning the office of il. ID.
Keith was visited by the boldest thief
that has visited this city in many years.
The justice of peace court was in ses-
sion in T. J. Stllmans office. joining
Mr. Keith's, and a throng of negroes
were assembled out in the hall awaiting
their call
Mr.. Keith left his office a few min
utes on business, and while he was out
the bold thief walked by his office door
and spied a small register safe sitting
on the mantle. The thief entered the Of
flee and went behind the enclosure and
took the safe from the mantel, and also
went into the annex and picked up n
hatchet. He walked only a short distance
from the office door and broke the safe
open with his Ratchet and pocketed tho
change which amounted to something
over 81. No clue has been found to the
thief's identity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
NEW COURT WILL
CONVENE APRIL |
Only One Concern Can Adver-
tise in New Decatur
A LARGE CAVE Is FOUND
Rabbit Leads Hunter Into a Cavern
That Is Said to Rival the Erst-
while Champion of
Kentucky.
A LARGE CAVE is FOUND

Decatur, March 14-(Special. Judge
ago appointed judge of the Morgan coun-
ty law and equity court by Governor
Conner, will convene that court for the
first time April /. The court will be
in session for nine months during the
year, the terms having just been ar
ranged by Judge Vert.
Judge Vert has been practicing law
in Decatur for several years with his
father, Col. S. T. Vert, under the firm
name of Vert &c Vert. Now that Judge
Vert has withdrawn from the firm, Hon.
S. A. Lynne. formerly state senator of
this senatorial district, has formed a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Uh XIX! 7.-7!!x!!
nix! Cranky and 2!x- Because
T. !..x Don't Digest Kali

There are many peOple who can coo
nothing good in a doughnut excent tho
hole For them there is nothing 4, ~
world Int calamity Their greatest tro,,.
bile IS TO have to eat three times a daI.
The stomach Is In rebellion. and This is
Immediately shown I'm a mans face A
man to he successful must have s,,nsbina
inside The world already has ton p,an,,
dvsnensia' faces that breathe disaster a,,d
gloom
stomach trouble is the most common,
cause Of dscontent so,r face rani-iaa.
naes disg,,et and lack of ambition A 80,
stomachothere is the secret ~ NAV,
failure. Anv one can h.ye a good sto,,-
ach a strong stomach that can tate ca,.
of anvthjng and everything that 10 ~
into # no matter whether II is ,e,,,
had stomach or not
Stuart,s Dvsnensia Tablets do this ,,e.,,
thing One ingredient of these little tab
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Mcmillan Disappears.

Mark Mcmillan, a photographer of At
ITALIA, has mysteriously disappeared, and
his wife is alarmed for fear that he has
met with foul play. Early last week Nc
MILAN left Alfalfa for Birmingham, IN
tending to make the trip in buggy
through the country in order to ply his
vocation In the towns ell route.
He had 500 in his pocket, and this was
the last seen of him. When he left At
ITALIA, Mcmillan was driving bay horse
and carried a camera and other pho
Geographic supplies with him.
He has resided in Alfalfa for several
years and often makes these trips through
the country, but this is the first time he
has remained away from home so long
without reporting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
A, B, & A, WILL NOT
BUILD To ENSLH
AT Least BeSsemer indications
Point That WAY
BOLD THIEVES GET BUSY
"Blow for Blow" VIII Be Given at the
Beavers Hall TonIeht-TWo Men
Injured In SIoss Mines
BY Falling Ore.

Bessemer. March H-tSpecial)-The
fact that the Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlantic Railway company has purchased
something over hundred acres of land
near this city on tho survey made through
what is known as Postum valley, makes
1t evident that the road VIII not be OK
tended from this city to Ensley. The price
paid for this land was $500 an acre and
it was purchased in four blocks.
The land procured by the company lies
near tho big pipe shops, in this city, and
is an ideal place for the switching yards.
If not the shops, of which there has been
much talk OF late
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
THOMAS TO HANG
IN MOBILE TODAY
FRANK KNOWLES, AN ORPHAN, 10
YEARS OF AGE, IS HELD ON A
CHARGE OF FoRoERY-MURRAY
RESIGNS.

Mobile. Mnrah II .-f3panlaAs1-IA eIfetiai
from Montgomery to-day states that Cow
ernor Conner announced finally that he
would not interfere in the Thomas eDse.
Thomas Will therefore pay the extreme
, penalty of the law for the murder OF
his wife, and the execution viii take place
in the county jail tomorrow morning
between 5 and O'Clock. and will be pri-
yate.
Supt. Charles Marshall of the LOUIS
Vile and Nashville. who is IN the city
today. said that the work OF rebuilding
the big fruit wharf which was badlg
damaged in the September hurricane.
would begin ut once, and be rushed to
completion.
Frank Knowles, an orphan. IL years
old. was arrested this morning when he
attempted to pass forged check at the
Central Trust company. 1t was made pay
able to c. j. Gayfer u Co. and pErported
to be signed by c. s. Snawndn, who pro-
nounced 1t forgery. Tie boy was turned
over to Mrs. Plat Roberts, special Of
flcer of the Juvenile court
A corps OF engineers OF the National
Board Of Underwriters viii be in the
city next Friday to examine and investi-
gate the water service for the eXtinguish
Ing of fire in thls city, and the equip
ment of the fire companies.
S. b. Murray of Montgomery, former
ly chief clerk here to General Manager
4. +. Whittelsey. formerly of the Mo-
bile. jackson and Kansas city railroad,
now of the Seaboard at Norfolk, Va. has
resigned his position of assistant seere-
tary and treasurer. which lie held in con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
County Board Meets.

Florence March 4.-(Special) 1.-The
county board of education is in session
in the office of the superintendent of
education, James F. Koonce. The resigna-
ton of Z. W. Cunningham was handed
in. yesterday morning and accepted and
John w. Spain was elected to succeed
him as member of the board. The meet
ing of the board is for the purpose of
dividing the poll tax among the county
schools and to settle a dispute among
the trustees of District Z, over the d.
vision of funds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
"BIow for Blow"

Everything is in readiness for the en-
tertainment at Beavers hail tomorrow
night, when BLOW for Blow the Eng
lsh drama will be presented by a strong
cast made up of local talent.
The East Lake Casino scenery has been
secured to stage the play, and the stage
manager of the Jefferson theatre will d.
rect the setting. All stage effects are
to be manipulated and the hall has been
wired for the installation of the calcium
lights which will be used
A number of tickets have already been
sold and the play promises to be one OF
the best ever presented in this city by
local talent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Birdie Carlton Released.

Birdie Carlton, the 14-year-old girl who
has been confined in Jail for shooting and
killing e. II. West, drunken miner, near
Alfalfa last Saturday night, was released
from Jail this evening by order of the
grand jury. no Indictment having been
found against her.
West was trying to enter the girl 8
mothers home and was ordered away.
Refusing to leave. the girl placed a shot
gun in the crack of the door and fired,
killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Bank of France Statement.

Paris, March 1.-THE weekly statement
of the Bank of France shows the follow
ing changes: Notes in circulation de-
creased 2725o,000 francs Treasury depos-
it's increased 1900. 600 francs. General de-
posts decreased 10000. 900 francs. Gold in
hand decreased 12S25, coo francs. Silver in
hand decreased 10000 francs. Bills dis
counted decreased 12,575.000 francs. Adj
vances decreased 100000 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Judge DIsque improved.

A telegram has been received from
Judge John II. Disque at Hot Springs,
saying that his physicians have advised
him to remain there another week. Judge
Disque has been suffering with rheunia-
tism and went to Hot Springs about two
weeks ago. He states that his condition
is greatly improved. During his absence
Judge A. Vice has looked after Judge
Disaue's business in the civil division OF
the city court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Struck Wife With Pie Pan.

John Mayham. night Waterman at the
rolling mills, became angry at his wife
this afternoon and threw a pie pan at
her, striking her above the forehead.
which resulted in severe cut. 1t seems
that the trouble arose from his wife lee
turing him about the way he has been
conducting himself in the last few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
No Verdict In Rebate Case.

New York, March 14.--After a half days
consideration OF the evidence the jury in
the criminal branch Of the United States
circuit court reported late today that 1t
could not agree on "a verdict In the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western rebating
case. Judge Holt Immediately discharged
the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15

George Asbrook and Frank Brewer
were injured this afternoon at Sloss mines
by falling ore. Asbrools received
broken thigh which will probably lame
him for life Brewers injury is not so
serious being only bruised shoulder,
which Is expected to be well IN Il few
days. Both men were brought to Robin
son & Hanby's infirmary for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15

The other two were owned by ]. Mad
ler One had recently been finished and
the other would have been completed
within few days. A high wind was
blowing at the time and the buildings
burnel like finder. The occupants saved
a part of their household goods. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
T. j. Morton Dies.

Huntsville. March 14.-(Special)--T. J.
Morton, an employee of the Huntsville
Steam laundry, died suddenly yesterday
afternoon after an Illness of a few weeks.
His death was not expected. His widow
and four children survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Funeral of Mrs. Prince.

The funeral of Mrs. Prince, who died
this morning at 6 o'clock after ten
days illness from pneumonia, will be con-
ducted tomorrow pa-tiinr at 10 o,rlesis at
the residenoe thu Rev. Morris OFFICIATING.
TAe remains Will be Inferred at Cedar
Hill cemetery Mrs. Prince Is survived
by her husband and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Bank of England Statement.

London. March 1.-THE weekly state
ment of the Bank of England shows the
following changes: Total reserve in
creased 9279,O0O Circulation decreased
a3sc 900. Bullion decreased G104,972. Other
securities decreased G1,652,oO0 Other de-
posits decreased s2653,sOO Public depos-
it's increased Ell, 251,00O. Notes reserve in
creased G343,000. Government securities
unchanged. The proportion of the bank s
reserve to liabilities is 46.39 per cent, as
compared with 44.S2 per cent last week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
viii Thomas Arrested.

Will Thomas, n negro, was brought to
Gadsden today and lodged in jail on
charge of assault with intent to murder
The offense was committed last night at
Altoona, the object of his assault being
an aged negro woman, who was struck
In the head with a brick. The woman Is
--~v-ff f{tOtfstDAy
die from the effects of the blow. 1t was
stated that there was no provocation for
the crime
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Gets First License.

Huntsville, March 14.-(Special.) -only
one hunting license for this year has
ben issued 80 far, in the Madison coun-
ty probate court, that being issued to
J. Waddy Matthews one OF the most en-
fhusfasfic sportsmen In the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
When dry stop at the Flor
ence bar and try the Imported
Beers on draught.

WANTED = To purchase
whole or part interest in a
smah foundry and machine
shop in Alabama or Georgia.
Address F. & M. Shop, care
Age-Herald. s-a-lst
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Carriers Appointed.

washington, March 4.-(Special. JAS
per L. Morrow appointed regular. David
ID. Morrow substitute rural carrier, route
l. at Guntersville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15

Scrofula is ersdicated and all kindred
diseases are cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Advertising Monopoly.

partnership with Col. S. T. Vert in the
practice of law
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15

Do you know which is the
best flour made? Answer: Ring
Leader.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15

Birmingham Stenographic
and Reporting Co., general ste
nographers and typewriters,
phone 1416. TIA Title Guar
antee Building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15
Banks Seek Money.

Auditor Brandon and Treasurer Seed
today made report to the governor OF
the banks which seek to be MADE state
repositories. there being fifty In all. from
most every section of the state! Twelve
of the number have fully complied with
the law, while the Others did no more
than ask for information as TO 10" 70
apply.
THE selection will be made by the gov
ernor and announced later IN me Week.
! Afsssrs Brandon ppa SEED VIII insho
another rep1tT II the governor Monday.
Robert III. Green. for twelve and a half
years n clerk in the office of tho clerk
of the supreme court, has been appointed
one OF the secretaries to the supreme
court, a place created by the legislature.
The pay of the new place Is $3.50 a year.
The other clerk will be Leon McCord.
who has been In the service for some
time. his salary being raised from $500
to $1,000. Porter Mckay, at present with
the law firm of Rushton q Coleman, will
succeed Mr.. Green.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-15

The call is made by the governor and
will be the first since the present eXecu-
tive took office. The boards are made
up of the governor, the superintendent of
education and the commissioner of agri
culture, at the capitol and two men in
each of the districts where the schools
are located. This is an arrangement by
which the entire control of the schools
can be kept in the state officers. w. f.
F'eagin, chief clerk to the superintend-
ent of education, is the secretary treas
urer of all the boards.
There will be $1,000 a year more money
for each one of these schools, the legis-
lature raising the amount from $500 a
year to $500. The Fifth district at We
tumpka, gets additional this year, $780,
600 to aid in rebuilding after fire, and
the Eighth at Athens. comes in f5r
additional to help to recover after a
storm.
The following are the local trustees:
First District, Jackson-C. w. Powe,
S. A. Adams
Second District Evergreen-W. C.
Crumpton, J. p. Demig.
Third District, Abbeville-M. V, Caps,
N. r. Crawford.
Fourth District, Sylacauga-c. A. Hill,
John j. Williams.
Fifth District, Wetumpka-M Hohen-
burg, j. NJ. Jenkins.
Sixth District Hamilton-W ii. Car
penter, James II. johnson.
Seventh District, FIT. Payne-W. w.
Haralson, s. w. Riddle.
Eighth District. Athens-Theo West
moreland, n. M. Rowe.
Ninth District, Blountsville-A. L.
Fields, Rev. Joseph ]. Williams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-24

find no sentiment for the man who
plays with It."
The quiet contempt Of the tone stung
Chilcote.
"Do you imagine that Lexington
made no Gght?" he asked lmpulsively.
Cant you picture the mans struggle
while the vice that had been slave
gradually became master?" He stop
ped TO take breath, and in the cold
pause that followed 1t seemed to him
that the other made a murmur of in
crcdulity.
perhaps you think of morpha as n
plcasure?" he added. "Thlnk OF 1t, in
stead. as a tyrant that tortures the
mind if held to and The body if cast
off" Urged by the darkness and the
silence of his companion. the rein Of
his speech had loosencd In that mo-
mont he was not Chilcote, the member
for East Wark. whose moods and ST
lenccs were proverbial, but Chllcote
the man whose mind craved the relief
Of speech
"You talk as the world talks-out OF
ignorance and self righteousness, he
went on. Before you condemn Lex
inrton you should put yourself in his
place
"AS You do:" the other laughed.
Tnsuspccting ana inoffenslve as the
laugh was it startled Chilcote. With n
sudden alarm he pulled himself up.
az" lie tried to echo the laugh,
but the attempt fell fiat. "Oh, | mere
ly speak from-from DC Quincy. But
| believe this fog is shftinG-l really
believe It is shifting. Can you oblige
me with light? | had almost forgot
ten that II man may sin smoke though
he has been deprived OF sight" lie
spoke fast and disiontcdly. He was
overwhelmed by the idea that he had
let himself go and possessed by the
wish to oblitcratc the consequences.
As he talked he fumbed for his ciga-
rettc case.
His head was bent as he searched
for it ncrvousy. Without looking up
he was conscious that the cloud Of fog
that held him prisoner was lifting,
rolling away. closing back again. pre-
paratory to final disappearance. Hav-
ing found the case, he put a cigarette
between his lips and raised his hand
at the moment that the stranger drew
a match across his box
For a second each stared blankly nj
the othor'a face, suddenly made wish