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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
 NEGRO BARkEEPER SHOOTS.
Puts Four Bullets Into Son Howard,
 But He Will Not Die.

l.. J. Wynn, a negro barkeeper in Bill Bowers saloon on First avenue and Twenty-fourth street, shot Son Howard, another negro four times yesterday even ing with a large calibre pistol It is not believed. however, that any of the bullets will cause death.
 Wynn states that Howard has been giv- Ing him trouble for some time. He was at the police station Wednesday evening and asked that an officer arrest Howard, as he was afraid of him, but Howa: i could not be found
 Yesterday afternoon Wynn was at his work in the saloon when Howard ap- preached him with a knife. He was at tackled by Howard, and shot him four times in self-defense. The wounded negro was taken to the Hillman hospital, where 1t was found that his wounds were not serious. Wynn was locked up in tEe city Jail.
 Son Howard Is a familiar character in the city jail, and the officers were on the outlook for him for serious charge at the time when he was shot. Wynn was quietly attending to his business when attacked and 1t Is not believed that the charge against him will cause him trouble. officers Gates and Larue ar rested both of the negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
MORE CREST FOR
 COUNCIL TO GRIND
GAS SUPPLY AND TELEPHONE SERVICE ARE MATTERS WHICH WILL PROBABLY CLAIM ATTEN- TON AT NEXT MEETING.

ne grist for the city council to grind ont seems never to fall to pour in. Inn portant measures are always before the aldermen for their decision. Although at present saloon regulation seems to hold the boards there are a few other equally as pressing questions which are showing up on the horizon, and may be disturbing the aldermanic brain before many weeks.
 Long before the election the board re- ferred some points to be investigated to the city attorney. One of them Is the possible action the city can take against the gas company. Assistant City Attor- ney J. Q. Smith has spent much time at the work, collecting evidence, and has turned the results of his efforts over to City Attorney E. D. Smith.
 This is in shape to be reported when the council has time to consider it, and MT Smith will probably present it at the next meeting. Mayor Ward in his message outlined the procuring of better Illuminating gas as a part of the ad- ministrations policy.
 MT. Smith has also investigated the franchise rights of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, look ing to a better and cheaper telephone service According to the present under standing the company cannot change it's rates, either lower or higher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
BANKHEAD HERE ON
 WAY ID FUNERAL
Lawyers Think Legislature is
 Tectn caIIy in Session
ASPIRANTS FOR THE PLACE
Many Believe the Legislature Will Not Feel Bound by Expression of the Primary, But Will Leave
 the Field Wide Open.

The presence of Col. J, H. Bankhead or Fayette in Birmingham yesterday caused renewed discussion of the probable sue cessor of Senator Morgan. Colonel Bank head of course declined to discuss the subject at this time. "A great man has fallen" he said Ut is a calamity to the state. His name Is written in history and cannot be obliterated. He was an Alabamian and an American. The state the south and the nation will ever revere his memory. I am in Birmingham on my way to Selma to attend Senator MOT gans funeral"
 Able lawyers were of the opinion yes terdav that the governor cannot at thls lime make an appointment to the senate even though he should feel inclined to uo so His power is limited to the appom'' want of a senator when the legislature ,s not in session." It Is argued that the legislature Is technically In session now and that an appointment could no more p' made at this time than 1t could De ih"u' on Friday If the legislature should ao' iourn from Thursday until Monday
 If is generally conceded. therefore tha' inc selection of the next senator lron Alabama Is up to the legislature. It '' Furthermore generally accepted that ther' will be an open field and that the as nirants for the place will not be eoniheo to Colonel Bankhead and Governor Josepi IT Johnston. the two men selected by th' electorate of the state at the pi'hiai ) last year as alternate senators. Wnh' tbs urinary action was binding upon th' governor 1t Is understood that many mem bara of the legislature feel that they ai' not necessarily bound by 1t. A number II various parts of the state have lhtiha'-' that they felt morally bound at least t' ,,o+s for Colonel Bankhead because o his ,ndorsement by the voters of the state but there are enough who do not iee dutv hound to abide by this result to Jus l tify the prediction that there Will De scramble for the place
 Indeed. it is said that there will De least half dozen aspirants from this eh' of the state alone. In addition to Bank
 head and possibly Johnston, 1t IS sai' l that John w. Tomlnson, Jesse Stali1ngs
 Judge William Richardson and perhap
 Frank S. White will be In the held' an
 that their announcement may be expecte
 as soon as the funeral of Senator MOT | I, Is over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
HARDING TALKS ON
 EXTENDING LIMITS
Sanitation and Schools Demand
 Greater Birmingham
MEETING AT PRATT CITY
Representative King Explains Provi- sions of BIIl-W. R. Fairley Is Leading Forces of the
 Opposition.

W. P. G. Harding is heartily in favor of Greater Birmingham. and wants to see 1t realized as soon as possible. Speaking on the subject yesterday he said:
 "The sanitary condition of this whole valley demands a Greater Birmingham. All of the small towns should be equipped with sewerage systems, which can only be accomplished by creating a greater city. The demand for adequate school facili- ties can only be met by this action. The benefits to be derived from the making of a Greater Birmingham are too many to enumerate.
 "In regard to the arbitrary extension of the corporate limits, in my opinion, the only really feasible plan for bringing all of these small towns into Birmingham Is the plan outlined in the King bill"
 A mass meeting of the citizens of Pratt City was held last night at the city hall of that town. Representative King aG- dressed the meeting. and explained the bill thoroughly There was quite al amount of opposition at first, but the sentiment In favor of the bill grew strong CT as Mir King spoke. w. R. Fairley spoke for those who opposed the. making of a Greater Birmingham. Mir King spoke for about forty minutes and his auditors asked q number of questions Representative Lovelady and Dr. George Brown, also made short talks, Dr. Love lady stating that he would be governed by the wishes of the people, and Dr Brown speaking very fayorably of tho bill. Representative Lovelady spoke very strongly as to the needs of more schoo teachers and additional school houses. H, brought out the fact that if the taxe; were doubled, Pratt City would only re ceive about 5000 more, and that nearl, all of this would be expended fin the em ploylng of four more new teachers. MT King explained that Pratt City would b' entitled to a bond issue of $4S,000. 1T addition to the mortgage loan held on th' water works plant. He also offered t' insert clause in the bill to the effect tha any alderman of the council of Greater Birmingham who took any part in th' preventing these small towns from re ceivlng their rightful benefits as outlined l in the bill drawn up by him would be sub ! feet to imprisonment and a heavy fin set on him.
 meeting of the citizens of Fairvie' will be held tonight. at which the advis ability of coming into Birmingham vii 1 he discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
MINISTER'S FOOD
It's Value Discovered During Absence
 of Family.

Fla. minister had an interesting ex- perience when his family were compelled to leave .--~e on account of the yellow fever He says; When we were visited by yellow fever scare, my family left for an indefinite stay in the interior.
 "I had, for about two years, been un- der considerable physical and mental strain. and my nervous system seemed to utterly give way I had some excellent physicians, but their remedial agencies failed to reach the case-at best, affording only temporary relief
 "At the time the family left my atten- ton was called to Grape Nuts food. Sev- eral things had led me to believe that my troubles were largely due to improper nutrition. The absence of the family gave me a good opportunity to try the new food, for 1t is perfectly cooked and there- fore required no work on my part.
 50 I began to make two meals a day. supper and breakfast. on Grape-Nuts and cream or milk. and had nothing else. I confined myself to the proper allow ance. not overeating. The improvement was marked. almost from the first-my digestion was better, sleep became regu- lar and restful and began to gain flesh. I could soon do work with less fatigue and more satisfaction.
 My nervous system was wonderfully improved and I soon weighed more than l ever had before and 1ound my strength equal to all the responsibility. This was not all: on the return of the family. Grape-Nuts became a regular article of food at the morning meal. The children ate 1t and improved.
 My wife, who was nursing an infant. discovered that after she began using Grape Nuts regularly for the first time Natures food supply for the baby was adequate without resorting to artificial subterfuges. Grape-Nuts food not only carried us through the sickly season. but has been a Godsend to our entire family" Read "The Road tc p~ws~r>,' in pkgs. "Thare's q Raasops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
MATTERS
 COME BEFORE CLUB
Commercial Organization Has
 Monthly Meeting Today
AZ TER SCALP OF LOAN | X
Letter Accompanied By Petition for Repeal Will Be Sent to Every Newspaper and Business
 Man In the State.

The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial club will be held this after noon at o'clock, at which a large num- Der of important matters of public in- terest will be discussed. A delegation from the Board of Trade on the subject of Greater Birmingham will be pres ent, and the tax on foreign loan com panies will receive further consideration It is very probable that other legisla- ton which Is considered injurious to the business interests of the state, will also be discussed.
 R. r. Lewis, president of the State Sunday School association, will address the club in behalf of the project to erect an auditorium under the auspices of that organization and the suggestion of Dr.. A. P. Montague, chairman of the com mittee on education, that book set ting forth the advantages of Birming- ham as an educational point be pub lished, will also be considered. A .delega- ton will also be appointed to attend tho Alabama Industrial and Commercial as- sociation meeting, which meets in Selma June 26-27.
 The matter of having the law taxing foreign loan companies repealed is be- ing handled actively by the club. A let ter, accompanied by a petition has been forwarded to all the newspapers and prominent business men throughout the state, requesting their cooperation in the effort to repeal this bill. The request Is made that they have persons in favor of the repeal afflx their signatures to the petition and either present it to the leg islature In July, or to send 1t to J. B. Babb, secretary of the Commercial club. It also suggests that a meeting be held in each community for the purpose of discussing this bill and of deciding wheth- CT it will be beneficial or injurious. The petition set forth in detail the effects of the law and requests that the law be repealed.
 On account of the extreme importance of the meeting this afternoon 1t is ex- pected that an unusual number of mem bers will be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Biiou.

"The Christian with Ralph Stuart in ihe leading role and Miss Evelyn Vaughan as Glory Quayle, is proving an acceptable offering at the Bijou theatre this week. The play is a powerful one and 1t IS very well acted by MT. Stuart and his company. MT. Stuart makes the charac- ter of John Storm stand out in vivid re- lief. while Miss Vaughan imparts much charm of face and manner to Glory Quayle. The usual performance Will pc given tonight.
 Next week, "A Runaway Match Will be the offering. This is rattling tarco comedy, with musical comedy interpol- lations and vaudeville specialties. Robert Harty and Johnny Johnson, both BiJou favorites, will play the leading parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
pr. Dickinson Will Address Odd Eel
 lows Next Sunday Morning.

Guy R. Coleman, chairman, and w. s.. Lewis, secretary, of the joint memorial committee have issued the following to the Odd Fellows of the Birmingham dis trict:
 ''The Odd Fellows of Birmingham and vicinity are requested to meet at Mag nola hall. on Third avenue between Twentieth and Twenty streets, on Sunday, June Is, at 10:2O a. m. for the purpose of attending, in a body, memor- ial service to be held at the First Bap- tist church, corner of Sixth avenue and Twenty-second street. Dr. Dickinson will preach a special memorial sermon, and all Odd Fellows, their families and friends are cordially invited to attend"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
BROOkSlDE CHURCH.
Mission for Slavic Catholics Now In
 Progress There.

The Rev. Father Celestine, o. s. B., acting pastor of the Catholic church at Brookside, was in Birmingham yesterday His congregation numbers several hun dred communicants and as Slavs form a large part of 1t a Slavic mission is now in progress there. The Rev Wenc Mell- char, c. Ss. R., is conducting the mis- sion. He makes short address at the early morning mass and breaches every night, speaking in the Slavic tongue Father Celestine says the missioner Is an eloquent and earnest preacher and that the attendance at the services is quite large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
CAUGHT IN CHASE.
White Man Is Held on Suspicion ot
 Being a Highway Robber.

Quite an exciting chase for a suspected highway robber resulted last night in the capture of Percy Benton charged with disorderly conduct. Officer Burge was at work on Avenue and Twenty-third street when three men passed, and one of them wanted to talk to the officer, but was dragged away by his companions When the policeman attempted to inter fere Benton turned feather and ran for his life. He grabbed up rock and at tempted to brain MT. Burge, who lodged the missile and it broke window pane nearby.
 The run continued several blocks and finally the policeman, who is quick on foot, caught Percy in saloon, after running through mud and all kinds Of places
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
CAUGHT IN AUBURN.
Accomplice In Saloon Robbery Is
 Mobbed in South Alabama.

The accomplice of the negro arrested Wednesday for robblng Bowers saloon on Twenty-third street and Avenue B was captured yesterday at Auburn. The fel- low, flushed with money, had gone down to see his lady love, and dressed in a fine suit had quickly become the beau of the town.
 So noticeable were his symptoms that Marshal F. B. Collier put an end to his sporting days, and landed the negro be- hind the jail bars. MT Collier notified Chief Wier of the arrest and he will bring him to this city Immediately. The two negroes made away with nearly s40o and only S87 was recovered. They managed to be locked up in the saloon and found the safe open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
FARMERS UNION IS NOW HARD AT WORK Headquarters Are Firmly Es- tabIiShed in Birmingham PRESIDENT MORLEY TALKS The Organization Is Not Yet Three Years Old, and Has Member
 ship of soo,ooo-oblects
 of the Union.
PRESIDENT MORLEY TALKS

The Alabama headquarters of the Farm CTS Educational and Cooperative union of America have been moved from Pell City to Birmingham, and the officers are occu- pying the fourth floor of the Commercial club building.
 This movement brings to Birmingham additional citizenship and much business. President I. A. Morley, Secretary Treas urer B. J. Cook and State Business Agent P. F. Parker. with their families. have moved to Birmingham and are at work in their respective offices.
 The Farmers Educational and Cooper atlve union has for its state officers the following: l. A. Morley. president; J. H. Rhodes, vice president; E. J. Cook, secre- tary-treasurer, and w. A. Morris, organ izer; executive committee, J. F. Parker, chairman; J. A. Tanning, secretary; w. F.. Hughes, I. N. Bishop and J. W. Sorrel.
 The objects and aims of this association are thus stated by President Morley:
 q. To discourage as much as possible the present mortgage and credit system.
 "2. To assist our members in buying and selling.
 ''S, To labor for the agricultural classes in the science of diversifcation and scien- tific agriculture.
 "A. To constantly strive to secure entire harmony and good will among all man. kind and brotherly love among ourselves.
 "5. To form more adequate unlon with those in authority for more rigid and impartial enforcement of the law that crime, vice and immortality may De suppressed. ,
 ''6. It would gather the tears of the dis- tressed, the blood of the martyrs, the sweat of honest labor and the virtue oI happy home as the brightest jewel known
 ''7. This is in no degree political party and shall forever abstain from even SC much as a discussion of partyism. fe' we do not feel that 1t is our right to place shackles upon the mind nor pad lock upon the lips of any one who may wish to discuss, for educational purposes tho science of government, because upon this rock all important structures mus, rest for either mental, moral or hnancia development.
 we are not yet three years old re- marked President Morley, and nave membership of S00,00O'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
ST. CLAIR CLEARED.
Charge of Perjury Against Him Is Mol
 Pressed.

Policeman St. Clair, after charges and counter charges, is now practically free. Yesterday Solicitor Hefiin mol pressed the charge of perjury which stood against him on indictment from the grand jury.
 The Jury's foreman, J. w. O'Neill, re- auested that this action be taken. The indictment against Mt St. Clair grew out of the trouble he had with c. M. Zuber, a constable in the inferior court. Zuber charged St. Clair with perjury In that he swore Zuber was standing on Norton s corner blocking the sidewalk some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
STOLE SALT AND PEPPER. Unusual Charge Is Docketed Against Three Men Caught Last Night

The peculiar charge of stealing salt and pepper was docketed at the city jail last night on an arrest made by Policeman Benson. The men, r. D. Roberts, T. F. Reece and R. L. Gray, were captured by the policeman after they had, according to his statement. deliberately stole salt and pepper stands from the Postoffice cafe and beer glass from a saloon nearby.
 They were seen by a witness in the act of pocketing the goods, although both deny having stolen them. The fellows had gold watches and more than s20 on their persons, yet they seemed to have a craving for little things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Not Joe Burk, the Umpire.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I notice In your paper of the 12th inst, an account of Joe Burk getting into trou- ble. Please state in your paper that 1t was not Joe Burk, the umpire. at 2oOO Eighth avenue. who got into that trouble, in justice to me. JOE BURK.
 Birmingham. June 13, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
ST. PAUL's SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Picnic Will Be Given at Germania
 Park.

The Sunday school of St. Paul's Catholic church will have a basket picnic at Ger mania park Thursday, June 20. The children and teachers will assemble at the church at S:30 a. m., and from the church will proceed In trolly cars to the grounds.
 The parents of the children will be invited to attend the picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
NHefIin Makes Final Appeal.
North RIrmlnaham Fete.

A lawn party will be given at North Birmingham park next Tuesday for the benefit of St. Augustines church, of which the Rev. Father Kitrick is pastor The entertainment will begin at D. m and will continue until 10 p. m. Many attractions are being provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
After Corn Bread and Greens.

w. A. Davis, white man, appeared at the city jail last night and requested that he be locked up. When questioned as to his motives he replied that about six days ago he escaped from the chain gang and he was ready to get some more of Judge Feagin's corn bread and turnip greens. Policeman Fully discovered that he left owing the city for eight days, and the officer accommodated the un- fortunate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to the following:
 William Gray, Avondale, and Mrs. c. C. 'Pardue.
 James P. Jones, Birmingham, and Miss Maggie Askew.
 Cerara Gaspore, Nylam, and Mrs. Ma ria Antonio.
 Giovanni Arbruzzi, Ensley, and Miss Saldo Salvatrice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 1S.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi Fair Friday; Sat urday thunder showers; light, variable winds
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-17
AT THE NATIONS CAPITAL
Some Interesting Happenings Briefly
Told.
River And Hnrhor Bill.

Representative Morrell (Rep., Pa)
introduced in the House a resolution
providing for annual river and har-
Dor appropriation bills, which shall
be on the same scale as those of the
Army and Navy and other large ap-
preparations, being necessary to en-
able the United States to keep pace
with the other nations of the world. >"
The River and Harbor Bill proba-
bly, will be reported to the House
this week. Chairman Burton, of the
House Rivers and Harbors Commit
tee, originally planned to lay the bill
before the House on January IA, ard
It has not been definitely announced
that the bill will not be reported on
that day, but Mr.. Burton is inclined
to grant few days of grace to the
Illinois members, who are anxious to
have the presentation of the bill de-
layed until Representative Lorimer,
OF Illinois, who is Ill. can return and
participate in the committees dis
cussions of the projects for which ap-
propriations are to be made. Mr..
Burton and his associates hold firmly
to their decision not to have any
hearings before the entire commit
tee because of the shortness of the
session.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-17
WOMAN SHOT BY HUSBAND.
Savannah Fashionable Leader Dan
gcrously Wounded.

Savannah, Ga. Especially Mrs. B.
Leslie Roturean, a society woman,
is at a hospital suffering from a
bullet wound in her side which the
doctors think will prove fatal, and
her husband is being held without
bail TO await the result of her in
juries. Both husband and wife
claimed at first that the wound was
accidental, but when Mrs. Roturean
was told that her life was in danger
she confessed that she was shot dur
ing a quarrel with her husband and
while both were struggling for pos
session of the pistol.
Mrs. Roturean said she chided her
husband for staying out late. He
retorted bitterly, and then she struck
him several blows with a riding
whip.
Roturean, according to his wife,
snatched the whip and lashed her
severely across her bosom and shoul-
! ders. she then got pistol and tried
to shoot her husband, but he seized
her and struggled to take the pistol
Just as he got the pistol away from
her II was discharged and she fell
! She will not say, however, that her
| husband deliberately shot her.
The Rotureans are connected with
Savannah's old families and have
been prominent socially. Mrs. Ro-
turean is one of the handsomest
women in Savannah.