The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-01
TH|EV|NG DOG IS
BOTTOM OF A ROW
Paul Wallace is Arrested for
Assault and Battery
ASK FOR INCORPORATION
Citizens of Altoona Petition Judge of
Probate of Etowah to Call Elec-
ton On the Propo-
sition.
ASK FOR INCORPORATION

Gadsden, February 2s.-(Special)- Paul
" allace. young white man from Ala
ba- la City, was arrested on a warrant
sworn out by Hubert Wagner of the
same place.. charging him with assault
ana battery and was lodged in jail
The warrant charges that Wallace en-
tered the home of Wagner and assaulted
his wife with his fist and pulled her hair.
A the people concerned in the affair
are German immigrants, who work in
the steel plant, and dog is at the bot
tom OF all the trouble.
Wallace was the owner of a dog which
he had brought from the old country
and was valued very highly. The dog
had gotten into the habit of carrying
off beefsteak from his neighbours back
porch. Wallace suspected his neighbors
of having something to do with the dis
appearance of his dog when he failed to
show up, and accused the woman. She
denied any knowledge of the fact, and
words led to blows.
Would Decline Position.
DIR. j. r. McMullen, secretary of the
Southern immigration and Industrial as
ISOLATION, whose name has been mentioned
in connection with the prospective posi-
ton of state commissioner of immigra-
ton, stated today that under no circum-
stances would he be a candidate for the
position, even if it were offered him, he
could not accept, owing to his numerous
other duties which demand his entire
time and attention.
DIR. McMullen stated that he considered
his duties toward the trade school, which
he has fostered, as most binding, and
that H. would always have his first at
tentiop.
Ask for Incorporation.
Seventy-five citizens of the mining town
of Altoona, situated in the western part
of Etowah county, have petitioned the
probate Judge, asking that an election
be held for the purpose of Incorporating
the town. Altoona covers considerable
territory and has about 1000 people, COM
posed mostly of good class of miners.
Much interest Is attached to the mat
ter on account of the present temper
ance situation in this county, the Lee
b4.l would prohibit saloons in new
town and the Hammer bill would allow
them to be established.
Passes First Sentence.
Judge Alto V. Lee, Sr., passed sentence
OIL his first prisoner today since his
appointment as associate justice OF the
city court of Gadsden. In this case, the
Judge exercised executive clemency, and
sent Robert Cox, youthful criminal to
the reforr { school at East Lake, for
term of t'yo years, instead of to the
penitentiary.
Cox is IA years of age and has been
convicted twice for stealing brasses from
cars. For the first offense he was placed
on probation but had not been released
bu. a few weeks until he was arrested
again. A few days ago he broke out of
the county Jail, and was recaptured.
Mr.. Warren Dies.
r. Warren, one of the Oldest al
most prominent citizens of DeKalb cout4
ty, died at his home In FIT. Payne last
night The deceased was almost w years
Of age and was well known in Gadsden'
where he has a sister, Mrs. j. F. Hoge,
and five children. The funeral Will be
held at FIT. Payne tomorrow.
Youthful Couple Die.
Sam Tucker and Miss Idella Hall of
Walnut Grove, very youthfui looking
couple were married today at the court
house. The bride still wore short dresses
but made affidavit that she was IL years
of age and the ceremony was performed
Both of the young people are members
of two of the best families of Etowah
county.
DarneII Is Released.
VIII Darnell, who shot and killed VIII
Henley last December, at house OF
character on the outskirts OF
This city. was declared not guilty by
Judpe I w. Penn IN the county court
this morning, and was released from
custody.
The trial has lasted for three days and
was a hard fought legal battle. The evil
den,e went to show that Darnell acted in
lf-defense. having first been attacked by
Henley with a bottle and later with a
pistol.
Will Play Basketball.
The basketball team of the Pratt city
Athletic club will play the local Young
MEMS Christian association team In this
citv tomorrow night. The local team Is
nractioing hard and Is confident 1t Will
win from the visitors, who are SAID 10
be excellent players.
The following young ladies will act as
sponsors and maids of honor: Gadsden'
Miss Alice Snyder. sponsor; Miss FANNIE
Nav Baker and Miss Susie Bowie, maids
of honor. Pratt City, Miss Nena Elliott,
snonsor. Miss Laurine Goodhue and Miss
Rosa I ee Rails, maids OF honor.
Goes to Hot Springs.
Judee J. II. Disque has gone to Hot
snrines, ark. for the benefit of his health.
Peiig at this time a great sufferer from
his friends wish for him
6 ,aedv recovery and return to his duties.