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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
WEBB IS KILLED
 AT CARBON HILL
A YOUNG MAN FROM BUTLER COUNTY IS SHOT BY A MAN NAMED JoHNSoN-HE DIED AT HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT.

Fletcher Webb, a young man employed in the offices of the Galloway Coal com pany at Carbon Hill in the capacity of assistant civil engineer, was shot and fatally wounded at Carbon Hill Monday night by a white man named Johnson. Webb was shot with a large calbre ps- tol, the ball entering the neck and pierc- Ing through to the spinal column. He was hurried to Birmingham on q special train and carried to the Davis infirmary yes terday about noon. At 1 o'clock an oper- alton was performed, but it proved un- successful, as Webb died last night about g o'clock.
 It seems, from accounts. that Johnson entered the office where Webb work ing late Monday evening and acted rather queerly. The intruder worried Webb, and after asking him to get out of the office he pushed Johnson out. It Is said that Johnson walked ont for some distance and then turned and fired, the bullet striking Webb. Johnson was arrested shortly afterward and carried to Jasper, where he was placed in Jail
 Fletcher Webb was q young man and unmarried. He was living in Carbon Fill at the time when he was shot and as stated above, was employed in the of- fees of the Galloway Coal company, which has Its headquarters in Blrming- ham. The remains will he sent this afternoon to Greenville where the in- terment will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

The vaudeville bill presented at the Bijou this week Is one that cannot but please all theatregoers who like this form of entertainment. The list of en- tertainers is strong one and there is not a poor act on the programme The Marriott Twins do a thrilling and sen sauona act with bicycles, which they whirl instead of riding. Billy Beard does one of his clever monologues and Mitchell and Caine win laughs with their knock about sketch. The Mcconnell sisters are agile and fetching <soubrettes. Houston's juggling and the barrel act of Rose and Ellis complete a performance that is thoroughly entertaining. The usual per- formance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The only enlivening features around the court yesterday were the quo warranto proceedings in the equity division of the city court in which decrees were rem dered establishing the town of Elyton and aholishing lAe town of Graymo
 Judge Dan A. Greene heard d habe9 corpus proceeding in the case of Worth Oliver who was confined in the county jail, charged with being wanted in Geor- gia for a misdemeanor. The prisoner was turned loose.
 Chancellor Benners rendered the fol- lowing decrees in the ehancery court.
 Josephine Evans, ct al. vs. Spencer Phillips, decree overruling demurrer to bill of complaint.
 Laurena Roelbuck, ct al. Vs. J. F. Leonard, decree rendered upon report and reference of register ordering the can celation of a deed made by the plaintiff to the respondent, all the conditions hav- ing been complied with.
 Decrees removing the disabilities of non age were rendered in the cases of Mar tin Tucker, and Angelo Brusa.
 Now gentlemen, please smile and look pretty" said Bert G. Covell. the phetog- rapher, as he focused his camera upon the judges clerks. solicitors, stenogra- phers and bailiffs of the criminal court yesterday It was JnCge Weaver's treat, and ne intends to present each member of the group with a copy Of the pie ture.
 New Suits Filed.
 bout twenty suits were filed yesterday y of which thirteen were in the circuit court. Several were for damages for personal injuries of which the following are the largest:
 In the city court Mrs. Ella Engle su es the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company for S2000 for personal in- juries sustained while a passenger on a car.
 h.rs. Ida Ryan vs. Birmingham Rail- way. Iaght and Power company. Plain tiff cla ms 5000 for alleged personal in- juries.
 w. D. Byrum vs Western Union Tele- graph company. Plaintiff claims 5000 for alleged delay in delivery of a telegram.
 J. w Franklin ,s. H. M. Crissey, Ma bel Crissey vs J. M. Caldwell. Bill to quiet title to property which plaintiff claims by adverse possession
 In the circuit court R. M. Moss filed suic against the Southern Railway com pany for $5000 for alleged injuries to him self and his property. Plaintiff alleges that the defendant allowed a cut of cars to get away and run down the line; that the cars struck an embankment on which plaintiffs house stood and that the house was demolished. and himself injured by the falling timber.
 Mrs. /. A. Moss sues the same de- fenaani for s25,00o for the same cause of action but alleges more serious personal injuries -'s
 MI D Alexander vs Birmingham Water Works. Plaintiff claims 5000 for the all legged wrongful cutting off of the water supply to his resio ance
 Nilub Church claims s500o da images for alleged personal injuries. The plaintiff alleges that steel bar fell upon his skull and bruised him.
 Hemp Reeves sues the StoclSham Pipe and Foundry company for s20Oo for per sonal injuries alleged to have been re- ceived while in the. employment of the defendant, stackin- pig iron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
the immense crowd without trouble or

the immense crowd without trouble or confusion.
 A smash up occurred in the Alabama Great Southern yard this afternoon, when one of the switch engines ran into a freight car. The cab of the engine was torn off but no one was injured.
 Chief of Detectives Patton returned this afternoon from Bibb county, where he went to get Alex Cunningham, the negro horse thief, who stole valuable animal belonging to J. s. Ayers one day last week. The negro was caught on Sunday, and the authorities of Bessemer notified. The authorities of Bibb county refused to turn the negro over to Detective Patton. as he Is badly wanted in that county on several charges. Valuable information was obtained from the negro, and the arrest of several more will follow in a short time.
 The general merchandise store conduct ed by J. M. Cousins on Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth strets, was closed this afternoon on an order from the United States court. Cousins has been doing quite a large business for the past few months, and the closing of the store came as a surprise in business cir cles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Casino Toniuht.

In spite of the threatening weather another good-slzed crowd attended the performance of the Alpine Stock Co.,, at the Casino last night. and thoroughly enjoye1 the last performance of Cir cumstaitial Evidence" Between the acts ot the play a number of very clever vaudeville turns were presented. and a big hit was made by Miss Helen Linton with her singing and whistling. which is probably one of he best acts of the kind ever seen in this city and must be seen to be appreciated.
 At the matinee today at 3:30 and to- night the successful comedy drama. life for Life" will be the play, with an en- tire change of speciaties. The Alpine Stock company is a clever company and deserves the good business they are do- ing.
 A special programme has been ar ranged for the Fourth of July matinee, consisting of seven good vaudeville acts. The first performance will begin at D. n- and annfhar at 4:20 D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
HAYWOOD REELECTED BY THE FEDERATION
Western Miners Keep Mover as Presi. dent and Haywood as Secretary,
 Although Both Are in Jail.

Denver, July 2.-Charles H. Mover was reelected as president and William D. Haywood as secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners by the federation convention today, although they are imprisoned in Idaho OR tho charge of compllcity in the murder of former Governor Steunenberg.
 As the constitution of the federation for bids the election of these positions of members not in attendance at the conven- ton the election of president and secre- tary-treasurer was passed by general con sent, no nominations being made for those offices, and under the constitution the in- cumbents will hold over until their sue cessors are chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
THREE TRAINMEN KILLED. Buffalo Express Dashes Into an Open
 Switch.

Sudbury, Pa, July 2.-Three trainmen were killed, one probably fatally injured and twelve passengers were slightly hurt today by collision between north bound Buffalo express and a freight train on the Pennsylvania railroad about two miles from this city The baggage master was probably fatally injured None of the twelve passengers injured was seri- ousIy hurt. The accy pt was caused by an open switch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
E. T. Shaw g. Sons. Undertaken.
Green Undertaking Company.

The use of chapel for services, and shelter tents are furnished free for ft- nerals at Elmwood, the beautiful lawn cemetery. Lots are sold on monthly pay ments, under the perpetual care plan; that is. the moving of the grass on lots is free. Both telephones. Take Powderly South Bessemer. or Cleveland csrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
William L. Whiteman, Jr.

William l. Whiteman, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. William I. Whiteman. died last night at 11:30 o'clock at the family res dence, 1927 Eleventh avenue, south. The remains will be sent to Montgomery this morning at s;30 o'clock by Shaw & Son for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Charlie William Hoffman.

Charlie William Hoffman. aged months, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Alfred street. Funeral serv- ices will be held today at p. m. and in- terment made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Charles Travous Drops Dead.

Edwardsville, H., July 2.-Charles N. Travous, general attorney for the Wabash railroad in Illinois, dropped dead in the yard of his home hero to- day. of heart U
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Decides Beulah Church dse.

In the city court of Bessemr today Judge Jackson heard the quo karranto proceedings of the Buleah Bapti& church, colored. The factions were line up, in black and numbers and the entirebay was consumed in the hearing. The cHwd that secured the first charter asked That the court annul the second charta which they claimed could not hold gdl. The troubles of this church have ban aired in the courts a number of tihs, the trouble being brought about byhalf of the members wanting to run it tt&r way and the other half wanting toHo the same thing. The court decided lat the second charter was no good. Mice of an appeal was given. The heal Ing to- day will at least keep things qut until the September term as court willbot be in session again until that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-03
Personal and General.

Mir C. T. Huber leaves next wtk for a two weeks trip to Bowling Cred. Ky.
 MT. and Mrs H. D. Perry and bn of Woodlawn are visiting relatives the city.
 MT. H. C. Meade has returned om a business trip to Texas.
 The Louisville and Nashville tlToad will run two special trains into Be4emer on July 4. the first one to arrSe at 10.40 and the second at il oclockh m Returning they will leave BessemerIt 2:4 and o'clock. p. m- Several thu sand people are expected to be here q that day, and the special trains will kndle
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13
A CAT HOSPITAL.
Omaha Now Boasts of One Patronized
by High Society.

Omaha Now Boasts of One Patronized
by High Society.
Omaha now boasts of "cat hospital
and hotel" 1t is run as private in
stitution but has the support of a local
organization of cat fanciers. Sick
cats will be sent to the hospital and
cared for, and cats left temporarily
by their mistresses will be boarded
in style until the mistresses return.
If there is anything Omaha needs it
is a cat hospital, and if there is any
thing that Omaha's "sassiety" women
should spend their time on it is tax
ing care of sick cats.
OF course the mere fact that there
are little children in Omaha who never
have square meal, and who do not
know what it is to be comfortable cuts
no figure. The cats, bless 'em, must
be cared for. Let the children freeze
and starve They had no business
coming into the world If their parents
didn't want them any more than the
average "sassiety" woman wants a
baby. Poodle dogs and Angora cats
are SO much more companionable than
babies that there can be no compari-
son. Besides, what if the children do
freeze and starve? Plenty more will
come on to take their places. But
who can replace the lost poodle or
the vanished Angora?
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

ing a market galley. But the old town
seems to have struck her second child.
hood, for in things printorial she's as
lively as maiden of sweet sii7teen.
Old No. 40 is going after the 1909 con-
vention in real earnest, and the way
she is setting up the pins, laying wires
and pulling strings is revelation to
lot of us who remember the old town
as dead 'un." If No. 2O9's delegates
to the Boston convention don't vote
for St Joseph in 1909 they ought to be
ostracized-and you know what Bill
Nye said under similar circumstances.
There's a big strike on in Knox.
vile, printers and pressmen in five If
the largest printeries being locked
out.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13
AN EVERYDAY CREED.
And One That Every Man Should
Stand Up For Daily.


BELIEVE IN MY JOB. 1t may not
be very important job, but it is
NINE. Furthermore, it is Gods job
for ME-. He has purpose in my
life with reference to His plan for
the worlds progress. No other fell
low can take my place. 1t isn't big
place, to be sure, but for many years
! have been moulded in peculiar way
to fill peculiar niche in the worlds
work. l could take no other mans
place. He has the same claim as a
specialist that l make for myself. In
the end, the man whose name was
never heard beyond the house in
which he lived, or the shop in which
he worked, may have larger place
than the chap whose name has been
household word in the two CONT
nents. Yes, believe in my job. May
be kept true to the task which lies
before me-true to myself, and to the
God who entrusted me with it.
1 BELIEVE IN MY FELLOWMAN:
He may not always agree with me.
I'd feel sorry for him if he did, be-
cause l, myself, do not believe some
of the things that were absolutely
sure in my mind dozen years ago.
May he never lose faith in himself,
because of he does, he may lose faith
l IN, nd hot h,Y,.k h iy,o NC.
| than the former, and it would really
I'hurt him more than it would hurt
me.
1 BELIEVE IN MY COUNTRY. I
| believe in it because it is made UP
of my fellowmen-and myself. l can't
go back on either of us, and be true
to my creed If it isn't the best
country in the world, it is partly be-
cause l am not the kind of man that
should be.
| 1 BELIEVE IN MY HOME. 1t isn't
a rich home. 1t wouldn't satisfy some
folks, but it contains jewels which
cannot be purchased in the markets
of the world. When I enter its secret
chambers and shut out the world with
| its care, 1 am lord. Its motto is
service, it's reward is love. There is
no other place in all the world which
fills its place, and heaven can be only
a larger home, with a father who is
all-wise and patient and tender
1 BELIEVE IN TODAY. It is all
| that l possess. The past is of value
only as / can make the life of today
fuller and freer. There is no assur-
ance of tomorrow. want to make
good today.-Rev. Charles Stelzle.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13
FEMALE CONTRACTOR.

Mrs Esther Cline of BellefOntaine,
O., has taken the contract for seven
miles on the grading of the Lima-Belle-
fcntaine Traction line, and is per-
sonally supervising the work. She
wears a mans ogercoat and boots and
felt hat, and i, ION the job" all the
time.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

We used to think ST. Joe was a slow
town. And it was. way back in the
early sos when the pencil shower of
and edged up BREWER ems on the old
Gazette, scared to death for fear Ben
Hill would turn out his gas" for hold
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13
A PRINTER dope SHEET

II "A NxlNxEN
| Charley Fear is candidate for dele
gate from the International Typo
graphical Union to the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. Fear is now an or
ganizer for the Federation and has per-
formed some excellent work in that
line. He is secretary of the Missouri
EState Federation of Labor and is, so
rumor says, about to start labor
paper at Joplin. The Wageworker is
for Fear as one of the delegates to
the A. F. of L.
The December Journal conveys the
information that Secretary-Treasurer
Brentwood, will return to duty on
December 81 That was sever0J days
ago.
A letter from Shelby Smith of Phil
adelphia says: 'The letters to bust
ness men appearing recently in The
Wageworker are the best label dope
that has come to my notice" A lot
of 'em are taking notice of the label
campaign in Lincoln. That the cam
paign is effective is attested by every
| fair employer in the city.
| j. E. Morley has bought a half in
Iterest in the McVey shop, and here
after it will be the McVey-Worley Co.
Here's hoping that the new printery
will prospre to the limit.
In certain eight-hour shop in this
city a member working in depart
ment that never contributed a cent
towards the eight-hour day fight, but
who has profited by the fight put up
and paid for by others, is wearing a
pair of Jones Brand" overalls. OF
course it is nobody's business but his
own.
Next to the Typographical Journal
the national organ of the Machinists
Union, the Machinists' Monthly Jour
nal, is the prettiest and most interest
ing of all the national organs coming
to he Wageworker desk
Sedalia, Mo-, Union cast % votes
at the election-22 for every propo
sition and none against. But Sedalia's
vote was not counted because it die
not get there in time. Now isn't thai
funny, too? Scranton, Pa, Union was
deprived of a vote because the bal
lots sent to the local were lost in the
mail. That is not right, although il
may be legal. We'd like to know how
Scranton voted on the salary PROPOSE
Itions.
Ii would seem that Miss Anna Will
son is going to be high woman out" il
the nomination for trustee of thy
home. She is being endorsed by
many of the unions. But we very mucl
fear that when it comes down to v6t
ing by Australian ballot-"where ther,
amt nobody nigh you'ceptin' Cod
Miss Wilson will be lost in the shuttle
We are an awfully gallant lot whel
it comes to tipping our hats and deal
ing out the superheated atmosphere
but when it comes down to brass tacks
we are an Internally narrow lot. Ant
the election of woman to a trustee
ship would be such an innovation
that it won't come off this time. Blu
if Miss Wilson's name is on the ballo
We'll vote for her. 1t would be sucf
great fun watching the men trustee!
gnawing their fingernails and impa
tiently waiting for adjournment.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

The December Journal conveys the
information that Secretary-Treasurer
Brentwood, will return to duty on
December 81 That was sever0l days
ago.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

Fred C. Damn used to be machinist
on the st. Louis Post-Dispatch, and
he was so unpopular that he was called
that Damn machinist." He recently
went to Chicago and became a free
and independent" He is now called
that Damn rat
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

A letter from Shelby Smith of Phil
adelphia says: 'The letters to bust
ness men appearing recently in The
Wageworker are the best label dope
that has come to my notice" A lot
of 'em are taking notice of the label
campaign in Lincoln. That the cam
paign is effective is attested by every
fair employer in the city.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

]. E. Morley has bought a half in
terest in the McVey shop, and here
after it will be the McVey-Worley Co
Here's hoping that the new printery
will prospre to the limit.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

The Chap" who runs a printorial
department in the ST. Paul Union Ad-
vocate hoists the Prescott banner.
The Prescott boom is growing by leaps
and bounds, and Prescott is keeping as
mum as an oyster
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

Next to the Typographical Journal
the national organ of the Machinists
Union, the Machinists' Monthly Jour
nal, is the prettiest and most interest
ing of all the national organs coming
to he Wageworker desk.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

In certain eight-hour shop in this
city member working in a depart
ment that never contributed a cent
towards the eight-hour day fight, but
who has profited by the fight put up
and paid for by others, is wearing a
pair of Jones Brand" overalls OF
course it is nobody's business but his
own.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-13

Lincoln Typographical Union greet
ed with cheers the announcement that
the assessment had been reduced to
one per cent, then turned around and
unanimously voted to continue it at
per cent the odd number 1 per cent
to be used in boosting the label. The
assessment for label purposes will con-
tinue as long as the campaign brings
results.
Bert Bates, president of Rochester
Typographical Union No. Is, has been
elected assessor of that city Louis
Heindel, an employing printer and an
Cld-time card man, was elected alder
man. Heindel was the first employ
ing printer in Rochester to sign up
for the eight-hour day. We could elect
a lot like them all over the country
If we'd quit being political suckers
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-01
Audubon ToMn.hip

Mrs. Jacob Carstens is on the sick
list.
Little Ruth Kness was quite sick
the first of the week.
VIM. Porter and family visited at
Cbas. Newman's, Sunday.
Miss Maude Boehme visited rela-
tives in Audubon the past week.
Amos Tibben marketed several
loads of prime hogs in Extra, Mon
day.
Mr.. Herman Carstens and family
will occupy the Jacob Engle farm
the coming year.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. l.. A. butcher, August s.
Every body respectfully invited.
The two little daughters OF Hans
Marquesen, Katherine and Gladys,
visited with their friend. Ruth Her.
rick the past week.
Mrs. P. L. Carter and Mrs. Miles
Kness of Audubon are visiting their
relatives the Charles Boehme and
George Kness families, this week.
Altho tritle tardy we will mem
tion the hay leaders purchased recen-
'ly by VIM. Porter, Bert Hill and
John Hay purchased one in partner
ship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Boehme and
Mrs. Call attended preaching at the
Baptist Church and visited at the
Charles Wilson home, up in Greeley,
Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-08-01
A Bad Bridge

The bridge south of Bowman
Chapel is in quite dangerous condi-
ton as a result of the recent heavy
rains. 1t was with some difficulty
that some of the teams were per-
suaded to cross it Sunday on their
way to church. Some of the people
had to go mile either east or west
in order to avoid it, if they went to
church, while others rather than
make the two miles extra drive with
their teams, did not go to church at
all, while others either walked all
the way or tied their teams aouth of
the bridge and walked the rest of the
way. 1t would seem that people are
too busy in the harvest field to even
think of mendlng bridges. We hope
that for the convenience and safety
of those travelling the road, it will
soon be put in good repair, SO
move, who will second the motion?