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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
WHITES MUST RIDE
 IN THEIR PLACES
COMPANY UPHELD IN PUTTING A MAN OFF WHO INSISTED ON SMOKING IN NEGRO coMPART- MENT ON EAST LAKE CAR.

Judge Ferguson rendered a decision yes- terday in the case of J. C. Walker vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, in which the question of the right of passengers on street cars was the main issue.
 The plaintiff, J. c. Walker, white man, accompanied by several other white men, boarded a street car at East Lake one Sunday night last July and took seats in that part of the car set apart for col ored passengers. Walker and his friends were smoking and when told by the con- ductor that they could not be allowed to remain in that part of the car they promised to leave If any colored people came on board. Upon this promise the men were allowed to remain and did re- main in the colored apartment until the car reached Avondale, where several ne- groes came on board
 The conductor ordered the men to leave the compartment, as they had agreed to do, and all left except Walker, who re- fused and who was told he must either leave the compartment, or else get off the car. AS he would do neither the con ductor put him off and the suit against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was for damages for be- ing put off a car before reaching his journeys end aften.paying his fare.
 In rendering judgment for the defen- dant Judge Ferguson was governed by the action of the supreme court in the case of Bowie ys. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, 125th Ala bama, which was tried before Judge Will kerson and In which he decided in favor of the defendant.
 The Bowie case was that of a negro woman, a school teacher, who took a seat on a street car among the white pas sengers. She refused to take a seat in that part of the car reserved for negroes and was then put off.
 Upon appeal to the supreme court it was stated that street car companies have the right to regulate the passenger traffic so as to render the best service and to the general convenience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
THINK THE LICENSE
 WAS PUT TOO HIGH
THE ALDERMEN WHO RECENTLY VOTED AGAINST AN INCREASE ARE WILLING TO VOTE FOR $500, BUT NOT FOR So5oo.

It was learned yesterday that the votes cast by aldermen against increasing the saloon license from $500 to $250O were prompted because the amount of increase was considered exorbitant, and not be- cause the aldermen were opposed to the restricting regulation and high licensing of retail whisky businesses in Birming- ham.
 c. c. Heidt, Seventh ward alderman, stated yesterday that his belief was that the saloon business should be strictly regu- lated and supervised. He believed in the wisdom of the appointment of the excise committee, with authority almost arbi- trary. He believed in high license, and made the following prediction:
 There is no doubt but that the license charged each salon in the immediate fu- ture will be increased. am not in favor of a license under $500. I consider 1t un- wise, however, to treble the license now standing.
 T voted against increasing the license to $250O That high a license would have served to wipe out the saloon proprietor of small capital, but would not have hin- dered the operation of the dive. It would have put the whisky business of Birming- ham in the hands of one or two of the rich breweres.
 ''It is my opinion that the excise com- mittee should make new canvass of the saloon, arbitrarily wipe out those which are deemed improper for any reason, and then having settled on the amount of revenue that is desired from this source, prorate that amount"
 From the interview with Alderman Heidt it was learned that he held the view that the eight aldermen who voted against the increase to $2500 are of his opinion concerning the matter Asked fur ther concerning the regulation of the liquor traffic MT. Heidt said
 T am firmly convinced that the traffic should be strictly regulated, but wisely. l predict, as stated, an early increase to not under $1500 Two thousand dollars is too much l believe in district for the saloons, and will lend my influence in that direction. But the City Council is not to declare for a dispensary or pros hibition in Birmingham. That province is the peoples"
 During the talk with the alderman he expressed a warm regard for Mayor Ward, and high estimation of the work that he is engaged in towards the regula- ton of the saloon traffic. From his re- marks it Is indicated that there is pend ing another warm fight for higher saloon license in the city.
 MT. Heidt is a member of the excise committee, a recently created body hay ing to do solely with the regulation of the liquor business, a body clothed with power almost arbitrary The board, in other words, always indorses what the committee has done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
THANKS FRIENDS
 FOR DONATIONS
Mrs. Emma B. Rice Writes of Meas ures Taken for Famine Relief
 In China.

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 To the kind friends who have so llb- erally responded to my appeal for help in relieving the suffering among the fam inc stricken by whom we are surrounded, l wish to return my heartfelt thanks. I can assure you the money was the means of feeding and so saving the lives of many of these poor people. Things are still desperate and much sufferings. Relief funds, clothing and provisions are being distributed The great trouble now will be the scarcity of food, which Is also very high. As we hope to start for home land in July I will also hope to soon meet my friends both old and new, and again more fully thank them for their generosity. EMMA B. RICE. Tsingkiang Pu, China Asia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
BY HEART FAILURE
 WHILE MOUNTING LADDER

Falling backward fifteen feet after a sudden attack of heart failure T. W. Smith met his death yesterday afternoon at 4;45 o'clock. He was an old man who has been suffering for some time with a weak heart. He had not been feeling at all we'll yesterday, and his breathing was poor.
 While climbing the steps from the first to the second floors of the Continental Gin company's works in East Birming- ham, the aged man carried bunch of wire ip his hand. He was a carpenter who has been working for the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Rllou.

Down Mobile at the Bijou theatre this week continues to please lovers of melo- dramatic offerings. The play is unusual ly we'll mounted and is presented by a company that compares favorably with the average organization of its class. The swamp scene in the third act and fire in the fourth act lend interest. The piano which will be awarded to the person guessing nearest the number of paid ad- missions for the nine performances this week, has been on exhibition in the Bijou lobby all this week and the winner will be announced tonight.
 Next week the Bijou is to have an ambitious offering in "The Christian,' with Ralph Stuart in the leading role MT Stuart comes to Birmingham with a f1attering recommendation and it is said that his company will prove a surprise to patrons of the Bijou. An elaborate scenic mounting will be feature of the engagement. The usual matinees are an- nounced and there will be no advance in prices,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
UNABLE TO PROVE
 VICTIM IS DEAD
Peculiar Case Comes Up In the crimi- nal Court In Which a Man Is
 Charged With Murder.

One of the most peculiar cases known for some time came up in the criminal court Thursday afternoon. Roy Mont gomery was on trial for murder. but there was no one in the court who could testi- fy that the alleged victim was dead, and the case had to go over.
 Montgomery, according to his own statement, injured a man who struck his wife. and was first arrested on the charge of assault with intent to morder. He made bond, and about eight months later there came letter from another town to the effect that the man died from the effects of the wounds. Montgomery was re-arrested, and his trial came up yes terday. The state was unable to prove the man dead, and so the defendant was returned to jail to await indefinitely the prosecutions actions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

many years. Just as he had almost reached the carpentering department, the heart failure came on and he reeled over the side of the steps and fell across some shafting
 While his head was badly bruised, it is thought that he was dead before he fell. He was picked up quickly and all life found to be extinct. Shaw & Son carried the body to s23 North Forty-first street, where it was prepared for burial.
 MT. Smith leaves mother, wife and several daughters. His only son died some time ago. The remains will prob ably be sent to Whitney Ala, this aft ernoon, although the arrangements have not been completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
FARMERS' UNION IS SURE
 70 MOVE 70 BIRMINGHAM

bers ir Alabama and the officers act as it's purchasing agents. The removal of the headquarters here means that Bir- mingham will be made the purchasing point for the organization and will also be the recognition of Birmingham as the center of the agricultural interests. Pres ident Wood and Secretary Babb of the Commercial club are working hard for the removal of the headquarters here and the success they are meeting with Is very encouraging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The Commercial club always gets what ever It goes after and has very nearly placed another feather in its cap in tho endeavor to remove the headquarters of tn Farmrs' union from Pell City to Bir- mingham. The campaign has progressed
 to such point that 1t is certain that the headquarters can be removed here. This means the removal of the office of the president treasurer and business agent This organization has S0,OOO mem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Greek Injured By Rock In Mine.

A Greek was brought in from oneonto last night with severe injuries about the head He was carried to the hospital in the ambulance of Shaw & Son and Is rest ing easily. His head was battered by falling rock In mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
sLoss-sHEFFIELD EARNINGS.
Quarterly Statement Makes a Good
 Showing-Laree Surplus.

Notwithstanding bad weather and the fact that two of its furnaces were out of blast for repairs, the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company's earnings for the quarter ending May 31 are regarded as highly favorable. The quarterly state ment follows: (May estimated.) Profits from operations. s592, ,493. .95 Deduct months interest
 on bonds ............s 52, 300 Deduct months pro-
 portion of taxes..... 9,S10-- 62, ,310. .00 Net ..-......s..s..ss....... .S05U loo.J To pay 3 months divi-
 dend on pfd. stock at
 per cent .. ....... .s114,O00 To pay months divi- dend on com. stock
 at 5 per cent ........ 125, ,OOO- 239 600. .Oo Surplus for quarter ........... .S291 ,1S3. .95 President J. c. Maben leaves for New York today and will attend the quar- terly meeting of the directors to be held there next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 7-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair Saturday,; Sunday increasing cloudiness; light south winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
No Weapon Was Found. There was nothing found in the neigl odhood of the murder except a brio at, and it Is believed the assailant cai led his weapon away. Moseley's han lso bore the marks of some sharp instrt lent. and 1t is probable that they fougf ,ith knives before the fatal blows wei ealt.
 The deceased was A car-knocker at tn
Marriage Licenses Issued.

A marriage license was issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to Walter W. Welch, Birmingham, and Miss Matte l.. Yancey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Miss Askew Slightly Improved.

The condition of Miss Florence Askew who was injured in stampeds on a North Ensley car Wednesday night, is slightly improved. Although she has not completely regained consciousness there is good hope for recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

the Lord. They quote Nahum 2:3-4 as a basis for his claim. It is as follows:
 "3 The shield of his mighty men Is made red, the valiant men are in scar let the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken.
 A. The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall jostle one against an- other in the broad ways; they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the light nings."
 They also state that the many earth quakes which the earth has experienced lately are part of the prophecy in regard to the fire trees being shaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Leave for Work in Memphis.

Brother Cashwell left here few days ago for Memphis, but the work will con- tinue under the direction of the apostles here Sister Daniels, who received the baptism here, and who has been active in holiness work, has also gone to Mem phis to assist in the meetings there.
 Brother Pinson, Brother Mcintosh and Brother Lewis have also been very active in the spreading of the movement Brother Hill has been holding holiness meetings in a mission at S19 Thirty-ninth street, Avondale, for quite a while. and will continue them under the influence of the Pentecostal baptism. Brothers Pitts and Lewis will assist in the meet ings at North Birmingham. On account of the large attendance at these meet ngs, 1t has been found necessary to have a larger tent. which will be placed in a few days.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30
NEGRO JURY
GONWCTS NEGRO

Chlckasha, l. r, Mas = The negro
iurY 10 the case of Cllde Perkins, col.
ored, charged with criminal assault
returned verdict Of guilty after ds
libefssine s. minutes sentencing TIE
prisoner to Imprisonment for life at
iiari labor. TIE negro committed the
cflme ten days ago and 4 special YES.
sion Of the court was called q con-
slider the ease.
Judge ] 7 Dlekerson Nho lad tie
iur 0f negroes brought from eauls
Valley expressed himself a. xeli pleas
81 sith tie verdict. lie said.
II hed been given tie iielsion q
this ease ] would have decided it Just
Is fea have decided t
The crime which tie NEGRO vas
ehaFssd Has sofeso tins that - white
laeyef Ia this elfy could b. found sho
would defeadth psrpstfator 4 negro
lawYer from y Reno was secured q
taks The ease. Tie prosecuting AZ.
tornsy attempted 10 secure the deaf
penalty iaf the criminal and tie de.
fendants gaiiusel devoted ali hls time
70 pleading with tte la fa sssa ths
prisoners llis The grs, s&liag of tns
jars resulted Ia eleven for f1s ,sDtet
as rendered and one - tna tsA,l.
penalty
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30
Local Happenings
THURSDAY. May %

John Harlan came in today from
the Harlan farm near Grove.
j. r. Cornish and wife Of Parsons,
spent today Ia this city
VIM. Leblanc, OF Bartlesyllle vas a
guest at the Cobb last night
Chief Of Police Lee Webb Is making
an effort 70 stop train hopping and
3 arresting everyone caught AZ this
dangerous practice
The Oswego Grain company IS nov
ing It's elevator from The Frisco right
ol.way 70 tie south part Of town.
u W. G Duncan left this morning
for a tour of the eastern part Of this
district 10 the interest Of ais candida.
cy for the state senate.
Lee Holt is up from his farm east oi
the military crossing On cabin creek.
formerly a part Of the + J Thatcher
place. fle has iast sold 70 G. p. Nor.
ton, on Rock creek, u head of two
year-old native steers aud heiiers at
sil 4 head
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30
RAILROAD A SURETY
SENAv0R PORTER WILL f.
NANCE THE NEW PROJECT.
EASTERN CAPITAL INTERESTED
esse+~+a4ra~
Win Call Meeting Of Directors and
plan 70 Begin Construction
Work soon.

That yinlta Is soon 20 become the
most important railroad center Ia the
new state nov seems probable T~a
more trunk lines are contemplating
building through hers from the SOUTH.
east 20 northwest A few days $40 4
committee from the Coiicyyiile and
Memphis railroad vas here and pae
tieaily agreed to build line irom
here 70 CuiieyYllie
To-day senator \. N. Porter Or ca
ney Kans., was here % zee some 10.
cal capitalists WHO are interested IN a
compan that Is % build lice from
Caney through hers to Fayetteville,
Ark senator Porter was here 10
consult ) w Orr 10 regard 70 the
matter and said 70 The Chieftaln 70.
porter, Nhen interviewed this morn.
ing that the line would be built.
This company i composed II eitigens
of Caney vinita Sloan Springs and
Fayetteville II have agreed 70
anace this road ald senator Porter
and you can say that Il Is practical.
y certain that the rpad will he bullt
AZ once
The Kansas senator has taen Ia the
East investigating the attitude Of
same Of the greatest duancier u The
country, and aud that such road
meets with favor ID the money centrr.
THIS road when constructed sNl
open the nov undegeloped ore fields
Ia the SpayinsS eountrg and the oil
ields 70 The northwest and Wlll fuf
uish an outlet % traric IN both dlfec.
tlons that have loug been needed
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30
FnInAr NAY "A

J. K. Taylor returned this morning
from Trip 70 Colorado.
W. NJ. Bennett, Of the lntfuder d.
vision Of the Union Ageneg was here
today on ciisenl business.
Mis- Ida J Riddle Of clapmofs IS
ia this citg for q three weeks xisit
with friends and r7Iatiyes
DR.. Hitchcock, Niie mna daughter,
were over from alton last night "a
attend the Bnrnsstegens wedding
Addle Lawrance. aho Las been az.
tending Liberty college at Libeftg
Mo-. vas here today enfoufe q hel
home at Chelsea.
Mrs. j. T Guuter returned lasi
night from Liberty Nc. where 81,
had been 70 attend the commence
ment exercises Of Liberty college
P.J NcGIntey, candidate ior euf
poratlon commissioner aud ons
81 the most prominent merchants Of
Norman. xas mixing medicine still
local Democrats today
Marshall Stevens. the bls saddle and
harness manufacturer reeently
shipped one of bis fne stock saddles 70
Ar. J. ". Miller At Edna. kans Mr.
stevens factory has aspleudid repata.
tlon fer frstselaSa GOODS
The lawn social. given hy the ladies'
of the East Side circle Of the Ladies
AID society Of the Presbyterian
church. on .. N aarfs lawn vas 2
decided success The receipts we're
about SO
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30
MUSKOGEE GAMBLING
HOUSES WERE RAOED

Nuskoges Mas q The Officers
mlded several gambling houses in
this elty YESTERDAYS afternoon.
Considerable psAphemaila was
found and carried into the streets and
burned THIS Is tie second quarterly
cleaa up f8f Mussages
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30

H. q. MCCARTHY, ND
PHYSICIAN SURGEON
NcGeerge Bldg Phone 233
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30
SATURDAY MAJ 8

SATURDAY MaF =
W. I. Todd Is hers ffom Chelsea
for visit with friends.
Miss Odessa Carter Of Gentalia.
left this morning toFatrip pie Colorado.
W + Morris and wife of Chelsea
sere visitors n theimetropolls to-day
Dr Dawson vas among tie arrivals
~ the Frisco fhis morning from Alton.
G.. y. It'll accompanied hts son,
Robert Hill 70 Claremore this morn
ing,
Miss Ruby Drew returned % Cha
nute this momlng after q short visit
here.
Frank Conn0f, a sell known citizen
Of Falrlan5, vas here TO-DAY on bi'ss.
ness
Gee. +. Bennetf vas Ia town teslay
from Tie MARS farm On Pawpaw
creek
3. 4. Iarbos. a uell known cattle
nan d CoiisYsille. sas IL this city
Iast night
fmwfance Tlaomas has returned to
fhln alEg after thrse weeks vlslt IN
nense1 Colorado.
Df E = FsTlnef. Frisco surgeon at
Springfield rs here fodaY and vent
- "a sszz4s.n
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30

One black beaF plE. marked swallow
fork IN right saF. Cans % my plsoe
four niles north aud three mlloa wast
u Vinlla, about she 18th 81 January.
Owner e4n KeI sane b proving lid
pIR an4 paying al ez11nsea
+ WI =. A. HkslE
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30

Cy Avery bought two new si2 ranA
ma hats yesterday as a result of
contest Ia guessing which side Of
nickel the head IS on lie viii only
wear one Of them, the other going 10
Morris Knight.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30

wear ene OF tileMi the 0tilef going tQ
Morris knight
MoNDAY, May 2
W A. Kar oi Chelsea spent SUNDAY
IN this eitY
W " Miller oi Bactlesyils isher
Oh business
w J Armstrong Of Hsifer spent
sundaY:here
Lorst, b siuser vas over from sa
pulpa sunday
I'M. Carol vas here from Tulsa
this morning
G. II hritton Of Parsons spent sun.
day Ia this city
II q. Bland was ! sunday visitor
here from Alton
Don't TAFT 10 watch for the date o.
the Baggy Sale si frsEss's.
& q Rlordenloi Keller vas d bust
ness visitor 10 this city today
II A. McwHliams Of Miami vas a
visitor IN Ninita over sunday
Mrs Boyd Hamilton Is here from
joplin fer visit with friends.
II c. Watson Of Centralia Nas
tFansaetinglhusiness ssFe to-day
@ v Chlldefs OF Codeyslae vas a
guest u the Green this morning
Elmer Merritt came over from Al.
lu~e lasisnight On a business trip.
1. D. Vest eas here this morning
from Keller tie fameas oil camp
MrS NcElhauy ot Seosho. Il here
visiting her uelee Mrs Al Berger
A san vas born yesterday morning
70 Rev and Ms g = Snods ass
G 3 Parker vas among tile visit.
Pr 20 This citg today from Maskogse
Edw L sehumshef arrived here
last night from Los Angeles Callfafu.
y Q Gibson vas among tie visit.
ars 10 the metropolis sunday from
Miami
J.H strain. of wann, candidate
for the state senate IS here today cam
paignine
Little Miss Hf6whie Jones IS here
from Wasonef for 4 visit slth NS
\. b Berger
James " CooE, of Beutougllle.
ARK VS. registered at tho Gatesag
this morning
Mrs Jessie Hughes arrived iasf night
from Clinton. No fof a visit with
relatives here
John sheehan vas tried IN pollee
court this morning o. a drunk ard
tllsardeflY etafss
Tom hlueiaeset ard wife are here
from Eueha, visiting Their daughter
Nrs " I Wade
BG.Chandlef aad Two sons slll leave
tonight Tor Richmond 70 attend tie
Confederate Reunion
Chas Wheat contributed ss satotls
citf tins morning far being drunk ana
disardeflf yesterday afternoon
g q Campbell and wife Of Galsaa
vefe among the guests ~ the Cobb
sunday
Hiss Mabel egnter returned SataF.
day night from Liberty. No. whsFs
she has JUST graduated from fhe music
department of Liberty Ladies eallcxe.
sam urlek, s real estate agent ana
mine promoter Of Joplin. M. spent
sunday and today Ia vinlla, returning
g. Joplin On ne s.l5 Frisco train this
evening.
Ieet Henreigh. a graduate of the
business department Of Willie Halsall
college has accepted position 8
sfsnoSsSpher faF thesChefokee Invest.
msnt coSssssg
II r Don Carlos fnfmeflt United
States Commissioner heTe, bul ncw e
Lawrence. kara IS ia tie ctr III ths
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30

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iof somsn and children. It, mild
action action ard pleasant smste
makes 4 preferable 10 elolant purga
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the booklet and : ampls q 0Tlno -
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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-30
GOV. Hoks smith Of 0sorgla Is nos
ana ol The .Alsa mentioned 2

Ialns caused - boilA bnfna. cuta
seaids, end skin diseases "a promptly
FHlFarod 81 nBWilla C4fhnlizal
HIfeh Hazel salee Good feI piles
HaIaEneyS & Myers and Peoples
dIaa lleIa .