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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

formed shall have the exclusive power and authority to appoint and qualify all of the policemen and police officers of the city and supervise and control them in the execution Of the laws"
 Upon the organization of the police com mission under the above law l was noti- fled in writing by them of the fact. and the assumption by said commission of authority over the police force of the city. There being then presented to mo an apparent conflict of authority I re- ferred the matter to the Hon. E. D. Smith, city attorney. for advice. such being the custom heretofore prevailing in this department; the city attorney Is the only official to whom l may go for legal advice in matters pertaining 10 this de- partment l am advised that d copy of Mr. Smiths letter to me has been fur nished you. 1t does not appear to me that have the right to assume that the law creating the police commission is uncon- stitutional or otherwise defective. It does not appear from the advice of the city at torney that it is my duty to recognize the present police body body vested with the sole and exclusive power and authority to appoint and qualify all the policemen and police officers of the city and supervise and control them in the execution of the laws" very respectfully.
 w. E. WEIR.
 Qhisf of Poltcs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
THOMPSON LEAVES
 AFTER SHORT STAY
Declines to Discuss Alleged Disagree ment Over Construction of
 New Station.

J. S. B. Thompson, assistant to the president of the Southern railway, whose headquarters is Atlanta, after spending the day in Birmingham yesterday, left at 3:15 o'clock for his home. MT. Thomp- son was in his private car.
 MT. Thompson is secretary of the Bir- mingham Terminal company. He did not deny yesterday that his business in Br- mingham was in connection with the company, although he stated that his coming was merely routine detail. He stated that there was nothing which he could give out for publication in connec- tion with the company and the disagree ment which is alleged to exist between the company and the contractors, the Oliver-Stollitt company of Chicago.
 Other prominent railroad men in Br- mingham yesterday were H. P. Crawford superintendent of the Birmingham di- vision of the Central of Georgia, with headquarters In Columbus; and F. J.. Robinson, assistant general passenger agent of the same road, with headquarters in Savannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
HITCHCOCK WORKS FOR DELEGATIONS
 FOR ROOSEVELT Letters Urge Alabama To Send Delegates Instructed
 For the President
INFERENCE DRAWN THAT
 ROOSEVELT FAVORS PLAN
Hitchcock Is the Politician of the Ad- mlnlstratlon and VIII Succeed Loeb as Secretary to
 tho President.

Frank H. Hitchcock first assistant the politician of the administration, Is working for a delegation from Alabama instructed for Theodore Roosevelt.
 Inasmuch as Mir Hitchcock Is reck- oned as the political diplomat of Mir Roosevelts administration, the fact that he is working for Roosevelt delegation from Alabama has an as pect almost official
 It Is naturally presumed that Mir Hitchcock's efforts in Alabama are be- ing duplicated in every other state of the Union. The deduction drawn by politicians, therefore, is that Mir Roosevelt through this lieutenant, is aiming for the third time at the presi- dential chair.
 It has been understood throughout the country that MT. Roosevelt can be President a third time, if he so de- sires. It is practically certain, there fore, that if MT. HitchcoclS's efforts are continued with force and vigor, that there will be enough Roosevelt dele gates at the national convention to guarantee his nomination.
 Among the republican leaders in Birmingham, there is a deal of re- ticence. although that Mir. Hitchcock Is making the moves attributed to him above cannot be denied. Republican politicians are imbued with the idea that MT. Hitchcock's efforts are simp- ly semi official announcements to the effect that MT. Roosevelt would ac- cept the nomination were it rendered him. If Roosevelt is nominated in the general convention, he will be com pelled, as "a good American citizen," to do all else but shirk his duty.
 Politicians in Birmingham hearing of the moves of Hitchcock yesterday morning were impressed with the pos sibility that the republicans have re- alized that Roosevelt Is the only man in their ranks who can win. Taft they argue, has the opposition of the labor vote. and the negro vote, which in some states, Is the balance of pow CT. The party, therefore. as they con strue it, may have undertaken the plan and entrusted Hitchcock with its operation.
 Well informed republicans. ques- toned yesterday, believe that the above
 Is the scheme. They predict that Roosevelt will be nominated and Taft made chief justice.
 As concerns Hitchcock, it is believed in Birmingham that he will be the next secretary to the President. Tn resignation of Secretary Loeb, as is generally known. is effective Decem- Der l. Mr. Loeb becomes connected with a street railway system in Wash ington.
 Mr. Hitchcock is working, first, for a delegation instructed to cast the ballots of Alabama for Roosevelt and. second in case the above Is impossible, to send the delegation to the national convention without instructions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Today May Settle
 MuddIe i1 Council
With Rival Committee Meetings This Afternoon and Rival Factions in Council Meeting Tonight Things Promise to
 be Warm-What Mayor Will Do is the Question.

At about noon the committee meetings will begin. Mayor Ward will probably call his to meet in his office, and Presi- dent Parker will meet with his in the council chamber. Whether the different factions will mix up, or stay apart in these sessions, is not yet evident.
 At these committee meetings each fac tion will test, and discover its own strength. Then comes the council meet ing! It may be as tame as a midsummer evening, or as strenuous as spring cy- clone. Nobody knows. Mayor Ward may take his seat as chairman, and call the meeting to order On the other hand, resolution may be introduced to re- turn to the old form of government. The little council chamber certainly won't hold the crowds that will attend.
 An interesting point Is the discussion of Alderman O'Neil'1 position on the Bitulithic investigate committee Mayor Ward declares Alr. ONeiD shall not act on it, while MT. O'Nell declares he will. Alderman Heidt expects to see the com mttee of which he is chairman continue to act. and, in case it has to examine charges against ONeill he expects Par ker to appoint his choice to succeed. Mayor Ward does not recognize any com mittee which Parker appoints.
 After tonight speculations will be cleared away, and something will be known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
WILSON SHOOTS
 HIMSELF FATALLY
choccoocco Young Man Was Remov- ing Pistol From Pocket, When
 Trigger Caught.

Crawford Wilson, a young man about IT years old, was brought to Birming- ham from Choccolocco yesterday aft ernoon and carried to St. Vincent's hospital for medical attention to a fatal wound in the abdomen, inflicted by the accidental discharge of a A. Colts revolver. The young man died ssh ort'y after o'clock,
 Wilson, it seems, was removing the pistol, which he carried, from his pocket and in some way the trigger caught on his belt causing the gun to go off. The bullet entered the ab- domen and perforated the bowels in several places. He was brought to Birmingham by Dr. R. l.. Hughes and carried to St. Vincents hospital yes terday afternoon shortly after 12 o'clock. He died about five hours later.
 The remains will be sent to Pied mont, Ala. this morning for interment by Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
HEAVY SEPTEMBER TRAFFIC. Passenger Travel In and Out of Bir'
 mngham Broke Record.

Passenger travel on all the lines enter ing Birmingham is very heavy.
 While the official reports of all the roads for the passenger travel during September are not prepared, as yet, each line is free to announce that it shows a healthy increase over the amount of travel of September 1906.
 While making up the September re- ports, the passenger agents yesterday were wearing broad smiles. They were not reticent In admitting having done 9 land-office business. The travel to, from and through Birmingham during Septem- Der, for all the roads combined. was rec ordbreaking. George w. Ely, well posted railroad man of Montgomery, in Birming- ham yesterday, in commenting on the fact that the September business was so heavy stated that he had never seen 20 many travelling people before, and he has been in the business for eighteen years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
FOOD STOPPED IT. Good Food Worth More Than a Gold
 Mine.

To find food that will put an abso- lute stop to running down is better than finding a gold mine.
 Many people when they begin to run down go from one thing to another with out finding a food that will stop the progress of disease. >Grape-Nuts Is the most nourishing food known and will set one right if that is possible.
 The experience of q Louisiana lady may be interesting q received a severe nerv- ous shock some years ago and from that and overwork gradually broke down. My food did not agree with me and I lost flesh rapidly. I changed from one kind of food to another, but was unable to stop the loss of flesh and strength.
 "I do not exaggerate when l say that l finally became, in reality, living skels- ton. My nights were sleepless. and was compelled to take opiates in various forms. After trying all sorts of food without success I finally got down to toasted bread with little butter, and after q whie this began to sour and 1 could not digest it. Then took to toast ed crackers and lived on them for sev- eral weeks. but kept getting weaker.
 "One day Grape Nuts was suggested and 1t seemel to me from the description that 1t was just the sort of food l could digest I began by eating a small DOT ton, gradually increas sing the amount, each day.
 My improvement began at once, for it afforded me the nourishment that I had been starving for. No more harassinG pains and indigestion. For a month ate nothing but Grape-Nuts and a little cream, then l got so well could take on other kinds of food. I gained flesh rap idly and now I am in better health than have been in years. I still stick to Grape Nuts because I like the food and know of its powerful nourishing prop critics. My physician says that my whole trouble was lack of power to digest food. and that no other food that he knows of would have brought me out of the trouble except Graps-Nuts" ''rhers's RAAAou."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Fink Arrested Twice.

Henry H. Fink was arrested twice last night charged with assault and battery on women. It seems that he was trying to take his baggage from the boarding house of Mrs. Howell on Fifth avenue. She claimed that he owed her rent and resisted. He was first arrested at 9:30 o'clock made bond and went back. Mrs. Howell called the police again and this time he remained in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
FIGHT IN SALOON. Pat MuIay Cut Seriously By Ed Hall In Eagle Saloon.

A fight in the Eagle saloon last night resulted in the serious injury of Pat Mulay. It seems that he had difficulty with Ed Hal another white man, and that 1t finally led to blows Hall drew his knife and cut his assalant across the forehead, making a painful, but not a dangerous wound.
 Hall escaped and has not been arrested He is conductor on the Frisco railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Lodqe to Celebrate Anniversary.

Birmingham Temple lodge, No. 636, A.. F. and A. M will celebrate it's second anniversary tomorrow evening, from to 10 o'clock. to which all members are invited with their wives and friends. The following programme will be carried out: Male quartet Solo, Miss Bessie Cunning ham, Recitation, Miss Rosa Huffstuttler Address, Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs. Refresh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
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. Alderman Richard D. Burnett z
 . arrived in the city this morning .
 e from Tate Springs over the Ala . ' bama Great Southern railroad. s ' The train was an hour late and < ' did not arrive until after 1 a. m. .
 ' MT. Burnett, when seen in his .
 . apartments at the Florence hotel . . at 2 o'clock, had this to say . . "I have just heard of the ' . charges brought against my char . ' acter by Mayor George Ward. 1 ' . will look into the matter in the ' . morning, this being a very late . . h our and will have something ' ' further to say. If there are any ' . charges against me, l am ready ' . for an investigation" .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Superior
 in Strength

Dr. Prices Flavoring Extracts are su. perior in strength, freshness and hne- ness of flavor to any favoring extracts made in the world. and ladies of the best taste. who are now using them, find thern just as represented. Persons who desire delicate and natural flavor ir their cakes, puddings, or any table delicacy. will obtain it by using
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
orphanaee Association Tonight.

The Jefferson County Orphanage asso- citation, of which w. J. Varley is pres ident, will meet at St. Paul's hall tonight for the purpose of closing up the business of the last field day. The entertainment cleared over $150oi for the orphans home at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Saks' Window Smashed.

Louis Saks' window was smashed Tues. day night by an individual who did not care to buy his winter clothing. He se- cured two suits of clothes. Stetson hat, pair of shoes and pair of gloves. He is now ready for the winters chilly blasts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
BODEkER NO CHIEF.

< Detective Bodeker wishes 1t . < known that under no circum- . ' stances would he accept an ap- . : pointment from the old police . ' commission as chief of police. T . < will not receive an office from .
 ' any faction. and do not care for 1t .
 ' for a moment unless I am elected .
 < by the people. The man who fs :
 ' the choice of the people at the .
 ' ballot box Is the man for the .
 < place." :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 1.-Weather fore cast: Georgia-Far Wednesday and Thursday; light east winds.
 West Florida and Alabama-Fair We'd nesday, Thursday partly cloudy; light east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Chief Wler's Reply.

Hon. H. J. Copeland, Birmingham.
 Dear Sir:-I have received your letter of September 80 and in reply thereto I have to say that I am advised that the legislature of Alabama at it's recent ses- sion passed an act to establish police commissions in cities of 5000 population or more, in counties of 125,00 of popula- ton and to define their terms of office duties and powers. This act was approved by the governor on March ', 1907 1t pro- yides that the Mayor and two other com missioners, to be appointed by the gov ernor, shall constitute the police com mission, and that the commission thus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
Caught In the Act.

Will Jones' a negro, was arrested last night by Officer Benson' just as he had broken in the front glass of Sheldon's grocery store. The negro got nothing but a cold cell and a few scratches from the glass He is expecting a fine this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

This is the day of battle in the mu- nicipal muddle. From morning till night the city hall will be the center of one ol the hardest fought contests Brming- ham has ever seen. It will begin with consultations of Mayor Wards party, on the one hand, and the Burnett fac ton on the other. MT Burnett arrived last night, and it is believed he will con- suit with John O'Nell, and get to work on the lineup of his faction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02
GRINDING
 THE LENSES

The secret of the successful fitting of Glasses for the eyes is in the grinding of the lenses.
 We grind the lenses in Bir- mingham and deliver them the same day. We have an expert to make the tests and experts to grind the lenses.
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sHAFTsBuRY.

Harry Peck OF Sa idga,e spent Sun.
day with frlonss in town.
Mr. and Mrs Ssar.es OF Valley Falls
visited at b. X. HuIet's last week.
Frank Dean, OF South SALISBURY
spent Sunday with Beach Randall.
Miss Molly Bot'um returned home
last Saturday from visit to her sis
ter Mrs Barrett.
Mrs Potter Montgomery returned
from Troy Monday bringing her little
daughter Ruth who recently underwent
an operation at q hospital there.
Carl Oatman has completed his
course at Albany Business college and
has gone to Whitehall where he has a
position.
John Harrington returned TO work
In Dexter Monday after spending a
week with his parents Mr. and Mrs ID,
W. Harrington.
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TARLE oF PERcENTAaEs.


NEW YORK. May - - The FIRST
game Of the series between the New
York and Chicago National league
teams at the Polo grounds ended In al
most n riot. Chicago won by the scon
OF 3 10 2 and l. now tied with the New
Yorks In the race for the pennant.
Fast infleld play and Bresnahan's or
rors were responsible for the downfall
OF the Giants. The crowd. maddened
at what were considered unfair deci
sions. surged on the neld and sur
rounded UmpIres EmslIe and o'Day.
Cushions were thrown At Umpire Ems
lie. and be was jostied by the mob.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
FRANK 3. HOWE. Editor and PubIishs
Bad Effects Of Prosperity

There are persons who constantly
clamor. They complain OF oppression,
speculation, and the pernicIous inau-
ence of accumulated wealth. They cry
out loudly against all banks aud cor.
porations and all the means by which
small capitals become united In order
to produce important and beneficial
results. They carry on q mad hostility
against oil established institutions.
They would choke up the fountains of
industry and dry all Its streams. In
o country OF perfect equality they
would move heaven and earth against
privilege and monopoly. In soun
try where property is more equally di.
vided than anywhere else they rend
the air with shouting OF agrarlsn doc
trines. In country where the wages
OF labor are high beyond all parallel
they would teach the laborer that he
Is but an oppressed slave. What can
such men whatp What do they mean?
They can want nothing but 10 ENJOY
the fruits OF other mems labor. They
can mean nothing but disturbarce
and disorder, the diffusion OF CORFU
principles aud the destruction OF the
moral habits and moral sentiments oil
society. A RIGHTEOUSNESS OF feeling
and OF action Is sometimes produced
by prosperity Itself. Men cannot al
rays resist the temptation to which
they are exposed by the very abun'
dance OF the bountles OF Providence
aud the very happiness OF their own
condition. daniel Webster
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Three cenrsc,lc., Tragedies.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. May 22.-Dan.
lei McGIvens Of Rochester. n. Y, fell
from n construction train while wiring
overhead frames at stamford and was
instantly killed. At Union City, John
Bockwlll was found dead after he had
drunk ten glasses OF whisky on wa
ger. At Ansonia a mans body was
found In the Housatonic river. this
being the twelfth body taken from
Connecticut streams within a few days
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
Mis-. MIS- Lead. Golfers.

NEW YORK. May 22.-Miss Julian
MlK. the Englewood champion. return
cd the low card in the qualifying round
Of the women's metropolitan champion
ship tournament. played over the
Knollwood Country club links ai
White Plains. Her score was Of. Miss
Ruth Milne was second. with ~. and
Mis-. UeorRinnna bishop was third.
with ~. Mrs. q. r. Stout. the title
holder, was not a contestant.
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Honor Late Ian Mseisren.

NEW YORK. May -. - Memorial
services were held at the Fifth Avenue
Baptist church last night for the late
DIR. John Watson dan Mnclarenl. Dr.
Charles y. Aked. a personal friend.
presided. Professor Hugh Black. DIR.
Donald Sage Mackay OF the Fifth Ave
nue. Presbyterian church and others
made addresses.
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s,.,,. p,,a. O., Oakland.

SAN FRANCISCO. May -. - The
stewards NJ Oakland removed the ban
from Roy offutt. a bookmaker. with
tho understanding that he will dis
pense with the services 81 Trainer
Ross. who l. under SUSPENSION. Mistys
Pride scored her third straight victory
when she won the Etude handicap.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22

Mrs s. Joyce, $50 Sullivan st., Glare
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ago bought two bottles Of Foley's
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case OF kidney trouble OF several years
standing. II certainly IL a grand,
good medicine aud l heartily recon
mend 10. Quinlan's Pharmacy.
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market steady. prime vethers, tlbfsS;
culls and common. t1bee<. lambs. css.".
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