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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
CLAIMS BIG DAMAGES
 IN PECULIAR SUIT
Passenger on Street Car Fatally Shot During Fracas Between Con
 ductor and Passenger.

Mary F. Gooch, as administratrix, filed suit in the city court yesterday through her attorneys, Bush & Bush, against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for $5O,OOO damages for the death of her husband. J. c. Gooch, who, 1t Is alleged, was fatally shot while a passenger on an Ensley car.
 The complaint states that on Sep tember 30, 1908. the deceased was 8 passenger on one of defendants cars, and that the conductor. while collect ing fares, entered into an altercation with a colored woman. tho wife of one Joe Mason. That Mason took his wifes part in the trouble and that the motor man went to the assistance of the con ductor; that Mason Jumped off the car, drew a pistol and fired into the car, shooting and killing J. c. Goech
 The plaintiff alleges her intestate's death was due to the negligence of de- fendant's servants or agents in their manner of collecting fares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
SUNDAY TALKS
 AT THE Y. M. C. A.
J. D. Moore Will Speak to Men and J. s. Bridges Will Talk to
 Boys.

The regular Sunday afternoon meet ings will be held at the Young Mems Christian association today, beginning at 4 o'clock. The men will gather in the front building to hear an address by J. D. Moore, of the Moore & Hand ley Hardware Co.,, well-known busi- ness man, on "God in the Affairs of Men"
 It Is probable that large crowd will attend, as he is known to be an able speaker. There will be a special mu- sical programme, and the regular fel- lowship lunch will be served between and o'clock.
 The boys meeting will be held in the gymnasium where J. s. Bridges will talk on "The Life of Joseph" He will make his words both interesting and instructive to the youngsters All boys In the city between the ages or 12 ani IS are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
GEN. LEE ISSUES
 ORDERSF FOR U. C. Y.
APPOINTS MAJ. GEN. STlTH BOIL ING FIELD MARSHAL OF PARADE AT RIcHMoND-CoL. R. E. LEE IS MADE ORATOR.

New Orleans, April 27.-Maj. Gen. Stith Boiling, commanding the Virginia division U. c. ", Is appointed chief marshall cf U. c. ", is appointed chief marshal of the Confederate Veterans in general or der issued today by Stephen D. Lee, gen. eral commanding the U. c. V.
 Major General Boiling Is also directed. upon the occasion of the parade, to place the senior brlgadler general of his d. vision in command of the Virginia division and give his entire attention to the i'm portant duty of chief marshall
 The appointment of Virginian as chief marshal Is in accordance with the in variable custom of choosing this officer from the state in which the reunion Is held General Lee also issued the fol- lowing:
 Tt will be eminently fit that the gath erlng of the gallant remnant of the glor- ious army of northern Virginia In the capital city of the Confederacy, and on the sacred soil of Virginia, shall in some way be associated with the immortal name of their great leader, Robert E. Lee, the hundredth anniversary of whose birthday was celebrated with so much af- lection and enthusiasm throughout the country.
 The general commanding therefore an- nounces that he has selected as orator on this occasion Col Robert E. Lee, son of Gen. W. H. F. Lee lovingly named by his Virginia associates "Runy" Lee) and grandson of the great Confederate gen. eral."
 The Confederate Southern Memorial as- socation announced today that the eighth annual convention will be held In Rich mond from May 30 to June 8, inclusive, simultaneously with the Confederate re- union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
TRAGEDIES RESULT
 FROM BOYS FIGHT
TWO KILLED, TWO NORMALLY WOUNDED AND TWO HURT WHEN RELATIVES TAKE UP A QUARREL AT SCHOOL.

New Orleans, April 27.-The dead:
 Cad Cheavlier and Henry T. Clark.
 Fatally wounded:
 Truman Clark and Mr McCann
 Badly wounded
 w. II. Saves, and slightly wounded s. T. Shannon.
 The above Is the terrible result of tha fathers and relatives of two small hovs taking up a childs quarrel which the youngsters were settling with their fists at school exercises. The tragedy occurred yesterday at Wick, La., and the news did not reach telegraph communication untl tonight
 All those wounded are prominent men in the community, three of them. includ- ing one of the dead, being heads of fam flies. During the exercises MT. Saves separated the two little boys as they fought, and Truman Clark accused him of having slapped the face of one of the youngsters, who was related to Clark It is alleged that Clark demanded that they settle the matter after the exercises ana that in preparation for this meeting Saves went home and secured his revoI yer. The two went short distance from, the school where Saves was knocked oown. Henry Clark, a brother of the man who challenged Saves, joined the fight The latter, 1t is alleged, had an open knl1e with which he tried to stab Saves While still down, Saves opened fire. his nrst bullet killing Cad Chevaller, who was at distance, and did not know of inc quarrel The second bullet fatally wounded McCann, a spectator, and the next two struck the Clark brothers. nor tally wounding both
 s. T. shannon was injured by a blow in the head from the butt of Saves revolver and Saves himself has six stab wounds.
 All the men were neighbors and several of them had been known as almost lIfe- long friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
QUEEN srt.t ,ces ABROAD.
Surprises People of Madrid By Taking
 Customary Drives.

Madrid April 27.-The Queen of Spain surprised the people of this city today by taking her customary drives in the morning and afternoon, in spite of general predictions that today she would not be able to go abroad Her majesty looked to be in excellent health
 King Alfonso this afternoon received the papal sub-delegate, Monsignor Scapinelli, and Count Otorati of the Noble Guard of the Vatican. who has brought to Spain the red hat for Mon signor Aguirre y Garcia. bishop of Burgos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
a weapon, ninety days.

a weapon, ninety days. J. J. Emerson, embezzlement one year and a day. Frank Owens convicted of two cases of 1 larceny, one year in each case. Aileen Bryant, convicted of assault and battery with a weapon, was released on payment of s2O7 fine and costs.
 In the second division of the criminal court yesterday, Ali A. MeClannahan, negro, fined $10O for carrying q i concealed pistol. The case was the re- suit of a misunderstanding between mem- bers of lodge, and had the effect of bringing every member into court as witnesses or spectators. During the week thirty-seyen convic- tions were had in the second dir-ision' be- fore Judge Greene the state being rep- resented in the pr osecution by Assistant Solicitor Frank Smith.
 Capital cases will be on trial this week In the first division of the criminal court Only seven cases are set and an effort will be made to dispose of them.
 Federal Court.
 In the federal court yesterday the jury in the case of A. R. Parker, charged with embedding $461.H from a postoffice, re- turned a verdict of guilty. Sentenced to twelve months in jail and fine of $461 A. Sentence suspended until Wednesday,
 G. w. Kirk entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to sixty days in jail and $100 fine.
 Klven Bell, convicted of working an H. licit still, fined $1OO and sixty days inn prisonment.
 James Byrd charged with fraud, case mol pressed.
 By special request, Judge Hundley tried the case of w. L. Stone vs. Alabama Coal, Mineral and Lumber company. Judgment by consent for $2OO was ren- dered for the plaintiff.
 Federal Court Docket.
 The following docket is set in the federal court this week:
 Monday, United States vs. Alex R. Chisolm.
 Wednesday, United States vs. Alex R. Chisolm; w. l.. Sims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
HOLE IS PUNCHED IN CITY JAIL WALL Insecurity of BaStiIe is Again
 Demonstrated BROKEN IN FEW MINUTES No One Escaped, But Removal of Two More Bricks Would Have Made
 Room for Man to Get
 Away.
BROKEN IN FEW MINUTES

It was with no less trouble than Moses had in knocking the water from the rock that a prisoner removed the old and crumbled bricks from the side of the city jail last night until he had hole large enough to crawl through, only needing to push one or two more out between him and freedom.
 Luckily the hole was discovered before anyone escaped, but it only serves to show the insecurity of the eity's guard house. The stevedore who this time seem ed to be honest, called Warden William son at about o'clock this morning and showed him the break He said that only a half hour before he had made the round and he knew there was no such place. It was near the northeast corner of the jail just under a window, where the man could have stepped easily into dark alley with no one near.
 The peculiar part of the matter is that there Is not long sentence man In the jail, except among the negroes who were all locked in their cells Two white men, charged with carrying concealed pistols, were the most serious charges. However, there was no arrest made as the steve dore did not catch the fellow in the act.
 The weakness of the walls is shown by the fact that the weapon with which the attempt was made is merely a blunt piece of iron only twelve inches long. It was found lying In the hole. That per son could get so near to freedom with this little plaything within a few min utes speaks little for the safety of the jail.
 As soon as the hole was. discovered the warden locked up all the white prison CTS in their cells, except a few trunks. He has no idea as to whom the guilty party is.
 This is the second time within the past few months that the wall has been torn open. Last time, however. two men es- capped If a man charged with less than a felony has so little trouble, what could a felon do?
 It has been known for long time that the city is in bad need of jail improve ments The council committee has prom ised to take the matter up at an early date, and it is probable that this attempt will hasten their action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Washlnuton Life Jnsuranoe Go,

I think it best to say to. our policy holders that William Brewer, who Is re- ferred to in the telegrams of today as being under indictment and as having plead guilty. Is an ex-president of the Washington Life Insurance company, who was removed from his position more than two years ago. for good and sufficient reasons, and has had no connection with our company since that time. Our presi- dent at this time Is MT. John Tatlock. an eminent insurance man of many years experience, who was put at the head of affairs January 1. 1905. and under whose able management the company has shown good progress in everything that was de- sirable in life insurance. The increase in assets in 1906 amounts to s515, ,2O006. To- tai assets over S1S,00O, GOO.
 w. J. CAMERON, State Manager Washington Life Insur-
 ance Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

of William B. Ansley vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 Judge senn heard and granted motion for a new trial in the case of Cohen , Brothers vs. B. zavello. Suits Filed. The following suits were filed in the city courts yesterday:
 James Martin vs w. A. Smith and Frank B. Fowlkes The plaintiff claims S50o0 for alleged malicious arrest on a charge of trespass after warning.
 C. A. Yarbrough vs Southern Steel company. Plaintiff claims $5OOO for per sonal injuries alleged to have been caused by falling rock while plaintiff was work ing in Virginia mines.
 Wilson Caldwell vs. Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company. Plaintiff claims $2O00 for personal injuries alleged to have been received while a passenger on car.
 Haywood Godfrey vs. the Southern Rail- way company. Plaintiff claims 5000 for alleged personal injuries.
 Alfred West vs. Southern Railway com pany. Plaintiff claims S1O0O for alleged personal injuries.
 Charles F. Pattillo vs. Southern Rail- way company. Plaintiff claims $200 for alleged personal injuries.
 chanoery Court.
 Chancellor Benners presided In the chancery court yesterday and rendered the following decrees:
 Jane Hayes vs. H. F. Dixon and J. B. Dixon; consent decree granting respon- dents relief prayed for in cross-bill
 B. T. Ethridge vs. N. o. Tyler decree granting relief prayed for and setting aside, cancelling and annullfng judgment rendered against complainant in city court and enjoining defendant from collecting same.
 M. Spragner vs. King Lumber company; submitted on demurrers.
 Elk parte Alice Ezell, decree removing disability of homage.
 In the case of J. r. Young, guardian, vs. w. N. Jordan, the register submitted his report which was ordered to lie over for one day for exceptions
 J. R. Winn vs. w. w. Garrett; sub mitted for decree on suffcency of de- fendants pleas.
 H. L. Badham vs. Corinne Eborn ct al. submitted on demurrer. Dock Dowdell vs. Woodward Iron com pany; submitted on demurrer G. B. Edwards vs. Mary Scruggs; SUD- mltted on motion to dismiss and de- murrers
 The new docket for the chancery court will be ready in a few days
 Criminal Court.
 Yesterday was sentence day in the first and second divisions of the criminal court. In the first division the following sen tences were imposed:
 Lorenzo Cobb, assault and battery with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Robert E. Murhpy.

Mrs. Robert E. Murphy, wife of the well known president of the Muruhy Ad- vertising Agency, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the family residence, 1000 Montgomery street.
 She leaves husband, four children two sisters, Mrs. r. D. Costello and Miss Ma bel Ezell and two brothers. A. l.. and Robert Ezel, Burial services will be conducted from the residence Monday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will occur at Elmwood cemetery.
 The following will act as pail bearers: J. D. Collins James J. Smith, J. B. Babb, W. H. Jeffries, o. s. Finch, R. s. Doug lass, E. T. Purcell and B. G. Coyell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Richard E. Dill.

died in Pueblo Col, yesterday, will arr rive Monday morning and be carried to the home of his parents 2il6 Twenty second avenue, north. They will carry him to Montevalo Tuesday morning, where interment will be made. Mr. Dill was formerly store manager for the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, having gone west last fall for his health. His large circle of friends are grieved to learn of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
TWICE PRONOUNCED
 DEAD HE SITS UP
MRS. MILITIS PAINTS WHEN HER HUSBAND SPEAKS WHILE SHE WAITS FOR THE UNDERWRITERS WAGON.

East St. Louis, April 27.-After being twice pronounced dead today, George Militis, startled his mourning family by sitting up in bed. The undertaker's wagon which had been called was used as an ambulance to convey Militis to a, hospital Militis fell down stairs, and when picked up was apparently lifeless. He recovered after short time, but an hour later fel to the floor unconscious A doctor who was called in said he was dead Efforts to revive him failed. An hour later he suddenly become conscious.
 Mrs. Militis fainted when her husband spoke to her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Winfield Thompson,

J, O. Thompson, collector of internal revenue, received telegram yesterday announcing the death of his brother, Win field Thompson, which occurred Friday night in Denver.
 The deceased was 27 years of age and was unmarried. He had been in poor health for some time and had gone to Colorado with the hope of recuperation. his brother. c. c. Thompson, was with him in Denver. The remains will pass through Birmingham for Tuskegee tomor- row and will be joined here by Collector Thompson. The interment will be at Tus- kegee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
NO ACTION IN CASE
 OF STOLEN BONDS
JEROME SAYS HE HASN'T VET SEEN STATEMENTS OF DOUG LASS & DENNETT ABOUT TRUST co. OF AMERICA CONSPIRACY.

New York, April 27.-District Attorney Jerome, who is at his summer home in Lake Hill, has as yet taken no action in the case of Douglass and Dennett in connection with the stealing of bonds from the Trust Company of America Both men have made statements to As- sistant District Attorney Murphy. who has been in charge of the cases, but what these statements contain has not been divulged.
 To question whether he had ordered warrant issued for third party in connection with the case, MT. Jerome stated that he had ordered no such ar rest, and repeated that he had done noth- ing on the case, and knew nothing about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Maritime Exposition Opens.

Bordeaux, France, April 27.-The h. ternational Maritime exposition, which will be visited by American warships, was formally opened today by Com missioner General Borin in the pres ence of the foreign consuls, the civil, military and naval authorities here and gathering of prominent persons. This exposition was organized by the French Naval league, under the official patronage of the French government, to commemorate the centennial ami versary of steam navigation. It will remain open until November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Mysterious Disease Spreads.

Fl Paso, April 27.-A mysterious dis ease which has puzzled medical skill Is roprted to be spreading among the in- habtants of some of the mining camps in Durango, Mexico. It is said large number of cases have proven fatal. Word has been received here of the death of Antonio Alvarez Garcia and Alfonso Brassari, both prominent mine onerators of TOrreOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Dies From Prize Einht.

Watsonburg, Ia., April 27.-Thomas Miller, miner, aged 20, died today from the effects of blow on the solar plexus given by Samuel Irons, 21 years Of age, in prize fight, last night. Irons has been arrested,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Robert Edridoe Collier.

Robert Edridge collier, the 2-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. c. T. Collier died yesterday at the family residence, 5S14 North Second avenue. The funeral was held in the afternoon and interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Arm. Cut at Pipe Works.

R. S. Hoke, an employe of the Bir- mingham Pipe and Casting company, had his arm severely cut yesterday while at the works. He was carried to St. Vincent's hospital in the ambu lance of Lige Loy. He lives at BOG Fifty-third street, WoodlaWn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
BIindina Snow Storm.

Minneapolis, April 27.-This city ia suffering from blinding snow storm. It is the first time in many years that Minneapolis has experienced five inches of snow at so late a date in the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
NOTICE.

There is no one authorized to sell or receipt for stock in The Alabama Lead and Zinc Mining Company of Alabama except the undersigned.
 E. G. LAWLEY, Sec. Treas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Five Gamblers Caught.

Five white gamblers were caught in the red light district last night by Policemen Nation and Burge. It was nr chance game in a saloon They were rat ting the dice box nerrlly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Mrs. c. B. Ford.

Mrs c. B. Ford, native of Tusca- loosa, died yesterday at the age of 65. At the time she was living with c. R. Boston of 50O9 First avenue, Woodlawn. Tie remains will be sent to Monroe, La by Lige Loy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
j, E, HaruIs,

J. E. Hargis, aged 37 years, died yes- terday at St, Vincent's hospital, after a long illness. The remains were sent to Rome, Ga, by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Dinner to Senator pepew.

New York, April 27.-The Montauk club of Brooklyn this evening gave a dinner in celebration of the 73rd birth day of Senator Chauncey M. Depew, it being the sixteenth birthday dinner the club has given him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
w. A, Kennedy.

Inc remains of w. A. Kennedy, who was shot to death in the Frisco yards several nights ago were sent to William son, Ala, yesterday by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Robert E. Murphy, MT. Robert E. Murphy. Mrs. F. D. Costello. MT A L. Ezell and Miss Mabel Ezell are request ed to attend the funeral of the former at the residence, 1000 Montgomery street. Monday morning at 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
John k, BavIess.

John K. Bayless. who lived at 5037 First avenue, Woodlawn, died last night Flu neral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Blizzard In Wisconsin

New Richmond, Wis, April 27.-A blizzard ragged all day, and it is still showing tonight, with four inches of snow now on the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

Nice afternoon car ride to Central Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28
Green Undertaking Company.

E. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-28

of William B. Ansley vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company.
 Judge senn heard and granted a motion for new trial in the case of Cohen Brothers vs. B. Zavello.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
STATE CONTROL
OF LIQUOR SALES
SENATOR TILLmAN WOULD RE-
STORE RIGHT TO REGULATE
INTERSTATE SHIPMENTS.
RESOLUTION IN THE SENATE
Directing That Bill BE Drafted
in The Interest Of
temperance.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-SenatoI
Tnfman today introduced the follow.
ing resolution and asked immediate
consideration:
"Thaa the Committee on Interstate
Commerce be instructed TO consider
and report by bill or otherwise what
| legislation is desirable or necessary to
enable the States, in the exercise of
their police powers, to control the
commerce or liquors and all alcoholic
beverages within their borders SO as
to aid the cause of temperance and to
prevent the encouragement by the
United States Government of Illicit
dealing in the same"
Explaining his purpose. Mr. Tillman
said it was to prevent. II possible, the
circumvention of the laws in the in
terest of prohibition which are being
generally enacted in the Southern
States.
Congress, he said, attempted In
enacting the Wilson law to protect
the people in the enforcement of their
State laws, but the courts have shaded
and shaded down the protection until
there is practically nothing left of it
and ! want the committee to ascertain
whether it is not practicable to give
relief. The decisions of the courts
have been, on the ground that the law
interferes with interstate commerce,
and it is on this account that have |
asked to have the investigation made |
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion"
Mr. Tillman holds the express com
panies responsible for the evasion of |
the State laws He says they are
flooding the local option part Of South
Carolina and other local option South
ern States with whisky, which Is sent
in from other states &C. o. D." The
Supreme Court OF the United States
has held that such traffic can not be
nterfered with because OF its inter
state character.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
WATER VALLEY
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WATER VALLEY Dec. 17-Mr
and Mrs. Duncan White, who were
visiting relatives near our village
were called to their home in Okla
homa by the sudden death of Mrs.
Whites mother. @sf
Miss Sallie Hutchinson is with rela-
tives at Mt. Pleasant.
Miss Lula Mai Pigg was the guest
OF friends in Nashville for few days
recently
Mr.. Sam Witherspoon and Master
Burton Blackburn left for visit to
Oklahoma this morning.
Mr.. John Rountree, who has been
quite Ill for some time with measles,
is improving. Mrs, Hutchinson is very
sick at this writing.
Quite a number OF our people are
suffering with severe colds
Misses Poke Harris and olivia Let
singer are visiting In West Tennes-
see.
Mr. Omar Harris visited in Nash
Vile, recently.
Mr.. Malcolm Johnson is with friends
in Nashville at this writing.
Mrs Gray will have rs her guests
next week MI and Mrs. A. l. Ladd
and Mr.. Sam Gray, OF York. Ala.
Mr. John Hutcheson, Of Bigbyville,
was in our midst last week.
Little Miss Kate Hume, Of Okla
homa, was visiting relatives near
Goshen last week.
A little girl has arrived at the homo
II Mr.. and Mrs, r. d. Blackburn.
A merry Christmas 20 all.
oREsTRA.