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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
SHEA NOT GUILTY
OF CONSPIRACY
PRESIDENT OF BROTHERHOOD OF
TRANSFERS AND HIS FELLOW
DEFENDANTS CLEARED OF THE
CHARGES.

Chicago, February H.-Presldent Cor
nelius p. Shea of the International
Brotherhood of Transfers and his fellow
defendants, who have been on trial on a
charge of conspiracy, was found not
guilty by jury in the criminal court
tonight.
The jury reported to the court after be-
ing out nearly four hours. s,.z..s
This was the trial of the secon
the jury disagreeing the first time
cost of trial is estimated at $4,000.
former one Is said to have cost $lM
The chief witness for the state in
as In the former trial, were Alb
Young, president of rival teamste
organization, and two others Of the orit
nal defendants, all of whom turned sta
evidence during the progress of i
former trial
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
GUNNER is BADLY
HURT AT PENSACOLA
Leonard of the 25th Coast Artillery
Has Skull Fractured While Firing
12-nch RifIe-May Die.

Pensacola Fla, February 4.-Harry l..
Leonard. frst-class gunner OF the
Twenty-fifth company of coast artillery,
was perhaps fatally injured late today at
Fort Pickens by the firing of one OF the
12-inch rifles One of the primers failed
to ignite the charge, and after waiting
a few minutes Leonard inserted a new
primer The gun fired just as Leonard
was leaving the breechblock, throwing
him some distance away. His skull was
fractured, two ribs were groken ana ne
was otherwise bruised. His home Is III
Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
Jim Grow Loses out.

Guthrie, Okla, February 21.-The begin
ming of the end of the fight to insert in
the constitution of the new state of Okla
homa the plank providing for separate
coaches and waiting rooms materialized
today in the most exciting session of the
constitutional convention. The climax
was the vote on Delegate Haskells mo-
tion to refer the committee report to
commission of nine lawyers with instruc-
tions to Investigate its legal status. The
roll call was taken just before adjourn
ment and resulted in an easy victory for
the Haskell forces. the acknowledged op-
Moments of the Jim Crow" measure.
The commission is to report Monday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
No Lives Lost.

New Orleans, February 21.-That no
lives were lost in the sinking of the
steamer Hugoma last night, when it was
rammed in front of the city by the
French cruiser Laober, appears almost
certain today. The steamer went down so
quickly that those on board had no time
to search the lower decks to see that
sci. however. say that the crew, which
was composed mostly of foreigners, has
been fully accounted for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
Italy Abandons Project.

Rome, February 21.-The Italian gov
ernment has abandoned the idea of send
Ing Professor Luzzatti, ex-minster of the
treasury. to st. Petersburg for the pur-
pose of negotiating a new commercial
treaty between Italy and Russia, having
received an intimation that the professor
would not be persona grata with the
Russian government because he is a lew.
Professor Orlando, ex-minister of public
instruction and deputy Gavazzi will 90
to ST Petersburg in place of Professor
LtIzzatti
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
Palm Beach Golf Tournament.

Palm Beach, Fla, February 21.-The
golf tournament for the championship of
southerneastern Florida closed here to-
day. The championship cup was won by
Harry p. Fem of the Apawania Golf
club he defeating Walter Fairbanks of
two to play r. f. Bissell won the Sem
mole cup against G. s. Gowan, two up
l.. c. Hurdock won the visitors cup in
competition with f. c. Vandusen, seven
up and five to play
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
S135, 900 Fire In Hlllsboro, Tex.

originated in the sheds OF the Hlllsboro
Cotton oil company this afternoon caused
a total loss Of sl35.0O0, that concern and
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas railroad
being the principal losers. Six carloads
of cotton standing on the railroad were
burned. causing a loss In that particular
of sTn 0n0
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
Looks Like Dunno for Mayor.

Chicago. February 21.-Unofieial re-
turns from the democratic primaries,
which were held today Indicate victory
for Mayor Dunno in the mayoralty con-
test. Dunno Is credited with 635 delegates;
former Mayor Harrison 239. Roger {.
Sullivan with AZ. Four hundred and ninety
delegates are necessary for choice The
city convention will be held February u.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
DYNAMITE BLOWS
UP A TEXAS HOME
Sixteen-Year-OId Girl Fatally Hurt.
Charged Placed Under Window
of Her Room.

San Antonia, Tex, February 21.-A spe-
cial from Brownwood, Tex, says:
The home of w r. Cook was destroyed
by dynamite at an early hour this morn
ing and Werner Cook. 16-year-old girl
was fatally injured The charge of dyna-
mite was placed directly under the win
dow of the room in which the girl was
sleeping
1t is not known by whom the deed was
committed, or for what reason.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
Old Telegrapher Dead.

Chicago, February 2l.-Stephen G..
Clarke died here YESTERDAY aged S5 years.
He came to Chicago in 1851 and had
charge of the first telegraph office, send
ing and receiving the first messages out
of Chicago. He was best known later
as a railroad contractor and was active
and in this business from the early 'oos
to 1890, when he started wholesale TO-
bacco house.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
jamestown Rates.

Palm Beach. Fla. February A.-The
Southeastern Passenger association adopt
ed rates for the jamestown exposition
and special tourist rates. but these will
not be published until revised by the
nroner authorities Otherwise only rou-
tine matters were considered and the
association adjourned tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22

iates to time of holding the circuit court
for Jefferson county.
II. B. 51, by Mr.. MaIey-To amend an
act entitled, IAN act to establish in
ferior court of criminal jurisdiction In the
city of Birmingham, TO define its powers
and provide for the election of "a Judge
and appointment of a clerk therefor.
II. B. III. by Mr. Haley-To define who
are delinquent children, and to provide
for their arrest, care and reformation in
the city OF birmingham. Ala, and within
the police jurisdiction thereof.
II. b. 1872, by Mr.. Glover-To fix and
provide for the salaries of the judges of
the city court of Birmingham.
H. B. 1888. by Mr.. Gloyer-To fix the
salary Of the chancellor of the North
western chancery division of Alabama at
the sum OF forty-five hundred fs450o) dol
lars per annum, and to provide for the
payment of as much thereof out of the
state treasury as shall be paid TO other
chancellors. and for the payment OF the
remainder thereof out Of the treasury of
Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
No War Declared.

Washington, February 21-Accordin6
to Ambassador Creel of Mexico and Min
lister Corea of Nicaragua, both of whom
today saw Secretary Root, neither Mica
ragua nor Honduras has declared war
against the other Information impaired
to Secretary Root was that some Hon
duras troops clashed with about twenty
or thirty Nicaraguans on the frontier and
that the latter were driven back to Mica
ragua. Ambassador Creel said, however.
that although the affair was very un-
fortunate it nevertheless has not inter-
fered with the negotiations for arbitra-
tion to which the presidents of both Mica
ragua and Honduras have agreed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
peImas Wants Copy of Decision.

Louisville, KY, February IA special
from Frankfort, KY, says: Attorney Del
mas, who has charge of the Thaw de-
tense. has sent to Clerk Morgan Chinn Of
the court of appeals for copy Of the
decision in the case Of Shipp VS.. Tho
Commonwealth, which involves many
questions similar to those in the Thaw
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
Worship in Temple of Heaven.

Pekin. February 21.-Train service to and
from the city was suspended yesterday
because IL was Templars Day, for wor-
shipping in the Temple Of Heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
QUINTUPlETS.

Middlesboro, KY. February 2l.- :
Today Mrs. Pete Zeabrowski, wife :
of a miner at Fort Ridge, Clai- :
borne county, Tenn, presented her :
husband with quintuplets-three :
girls and two boys. Mother and
babes are reported as doing well.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
IS DRIVEN ON SAND BAR
MAKING THE RIVER MAS
Few Passengers Are Seen cIingina to
Wreck, But Woud-Be Rescuers
Helpless-German Opera
Company Aboard.

London, February 21.-The Rotterdam
mail steamer Berlin, from England, with
l4l passengers and crew, was wrecked off
the Hook of Holland, at the entrance of
the river Mas, leading to Rotterdam.
shortly before o'clock this morning. and
with one exception all on board perished.
terrific southwesterly gale was blowing
right n-shore and drove the steamer on n
sandbank close to the northern jetty as
she was trying to enter the new water
way Heavy seas quickly pounded the
vessel to pieces. She broke in two, her
forepart sinking immediately, while the
doomed passengers and crew could be
seen for a brief space of time clustered ON
the afterpart. Then the afterpart slipped
off the ledge and disappeared in the
mountainous waves. Tugs and lifeboats.
when the alarm was first sounded.
promptly put out to the assistance of the
Berlin, but the violence Of the gale and
the heavy seas made 1t IL. .osslble to ap-
proach the wreck and the helpless would
be life savers saw the steamer break up
and the crew and passengers washed
away without being able to render the
slightest assistance
One man, an Engishman. was saved.
conscious when dragged out OF
and taken ashore. and had not
Consciousness when he was car
hotel In the neighborhood.
lock i'm the morning twenty-five
d already been washed ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
lerman Opera Company.

reference 10 the members of the
rman Opera company. who left last
night ON the steamer Berlin. the manager
of the Covent Garden says today:
$50 far as we know, these did not in
clude any of the star artists. The party
was made up of members of the chorus
returning to their homes. They mede ar
rangements directly with the railway
company, so that we are not yet able to
get an exact list of their names
THE disaster has aroused the most In
tense alarm among other members of the
company, owing to the friendships and re-
latlonshlps existing"
The Berlin left Harwlch at 10 o'clock
last night upon the arrival there of the
London train with the greater number
of passengers. who subsequently lost
their lives. The steamer should have
reached the Hook OF Holland at O'clock
this morning and would have then pro-
ceeded for Rotterdam.
A great gale was blowing in the North
Sea when the Berlin started As the Ber-
lin was entering the waterway at the
entrance of the river Mas however
she apparently became unmanageable on
account of the force OF the wind and
was driven ashore. The alarm was given
and lifeboats from the shore went to the
assistance of the stricken steamer bur
the seas We're so heavy that boats were
unable to approach the Berlin close
enough TO take off any of the passengers
and crew and the lifeboat men had to
sit helpless while, the steamer pounded
until she broke i'm two and every soul on
board was carried down. The steamer
apparently struck about amidships as her
fore part broke off and sank Immediate
", while her after part could be seen
for considerable period of time after
ward.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-22
New Waterway.

The waterway In which the disaster
occurred Is a new one, on the north side
of which Is the pier and railroad sta
tion. The steamer must have been with
in few minutes of tying up after her
rough passage across the North sea, when
she overta6en by the disaster. Land
was but a few yards away and except
In the toughest weather those on board
the Berlin could have been rescued with
out difficulty, especially as the waterway
is navgable at all times.
Tho Berlin was a steel steamer. only
twelve years old and popular with the
travellers to the north OF Europe. In hum
mer she usually crowded with pas
sengers, but at this time of the year her
average was about as it was last night,
the number being equally divided between
first and second class. One of the in
spectors OF the railroad who saw the
steamer train off at tho Liverpool street
station said last night he thought there
were more first class than second class
passengers most of them being CONNER
cial men or persons having professional
business engagements on the continent or
else inhabitants of the continent. return
inl, home from business trips to Great
Britain. Much difficulty is being ex-
perienced In obtaining the names of pas
sengers as tickets were purchased from
many agents in London and other cities,
while some OF the travellers may have
had return tickets. The only names the
company can be sure OF are those of
passengers who secured reserved berths.
The company's agents are being asked
TO send Immediately to headquarters the
names OF all such persons.
The members OF the crew. numbering
dfty were mostly Englshmen. mostly
from Harwich. The officers were Cap
tain Precious. First Officer c. Morsley.
second Officer j Wyatt Chief Engineer
Bennant four assistant engineers and
four stewardes5es.
At an early hour this morning the Great
Eastern railway received dispatch from
the authorities at the Hook OF Holland.
saying:
up to the present time only one pas
senger. Parkinson, had been saved. There
are still some people alive on the wreck.
ard we have hope to rescue them to-
night"
Tn to the hour Of filing this dispatch
the maessages at Hook of Holland DO not
tCONTJNIrE,n on PAGE II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

Mrs r. ". Bean. who with her hus-
band. j. in barge Of the BAPTIST or
phanage at Arcadia. in speaking Of
the generosity shown for this admira-
bic institution and the efforts made TO
aid the orphans II The state. says:
We have three children here who
came from destitution and poverty
You are helping 10 make for them a
home 81 comfort. love and refinement
We are doing all in our power for them
physically. morally ana religiOUsly. II
is truly q work Of mercy. We who are
here in the work see the great trans
formation in The lives If the children
brought about by the environment and
constant association with the very best
people 81 our country. We have many
visitors. but none but the bcst wish
to visit such work"
What a comfort and consolation L"
those who have shown their geneT-
oSity towards these needy ones and
the delightful picture that must come
into their minds of what noble and
good citizens this fostering care will
give the state.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
Program Junior League

Meets Sunday at o'clock =. m.
Subject, Parents.
Leader Martha Kate RentZ.
Song. "All Hail the Power OF Jesus
Name"
Scripture reading. Elk. 20:12.
Prayer Susie Erwin.
Responsive reading Ps cXiX 1854.
Song. My Mothers Bible"
Story Of AblaSam'S cruelty to his
father. Jessie Allen Bishop.
Reading. "Where's Mother" Mabel
Meffert.
Song. Trust and Obey"
Recitation, A Boys Mother" Sam
Phillips.
Duet Lead Ne Gently Home.
Father" Annie Pope and Katie May
Eagleton.
Open discussion on the subject by
members and visitors.
Reception Of members.
Collection. Song. Announcements.
BenedictiOn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
a TELEPHONE LINE

Efforts are being made to connect
Ocaia with all the commercial points
between here and Fairfield. also be-
tween here and Stanton. The trouble
10 its contamination is the difference
# OPINION as u whether the line to
be constructed should be Of a tenn
porary nature or Il permanent one.
some # those who desire these lines
propose to use cedar posts. others the
nearby pine Saplins. In the construc-
lion Of the line between Ocala and
Stanton. the Lake Weir people desire
to continue the line from Mayo's still.
near BellevieW. while others want
line direct from Ocaia and independ-
pnt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
Grace Episcopal

tRev. Geo. Hendree Harrison. Rector
Twenty Second Sunday After Trinity.
80 Il. m.-Holy communion.
1000 a. m.-Sunday school.
HOO a. m.-Morning prayer and
sermon.
100 ?. m.-Evening prayer and SER
mon.
Week Day Services
Monday. Feast Of Saints Simon and
Jude. Holy communion al 10 a. m.
Friday. All Saints Day. Holy COM
munion At 10 a. m. Evening prayer
al 4:3Q =. M.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

Mr.. NJ. NJ. Proctor. merchant and
postmaster Of Pedro, WAS a pleasant
caller at the Star office this morning.
Mr.. Proctor is also manager for the
Dallas Truckers Union and speaking
Of the results Of their labors for the
past season, said il WAS the most sat
isfactory and profitable they had ever
known. Ia July twentY-eight truck
ers received for their shipments an ev-
erages Of $1,000 apiece. while an Aug
ust they too, received satisfactory re
suits. Mr.. Proctor said he averaged
Sl39 for every car of truck shipped.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
SURE ENOUGH SOLDERING

Mr. Leon Fishel returned this morn
ing from MS pleasure trip u Pensa-
cola He did not q out 10 Forts No
Rae and Pickens. 70 view the state
troops in camp. because visitors are
not allowed 10 distract tn attention
Of the soldiers from their duties. Ev-
cry hour and minute Of th. day l. Ia
ken up with the acquisition II knowl-
edge Of what a soldier should 10 and
perfecting him in the the art IF war.
This encampment L. sure enough
school Of the soldier, stripped II all
superfUities. No wonder III. boys are
signing for passes to 90 70 town and
feel the pulsatiOns 81 a great city.
The encampment viii break up on
Tuesday night. and we may look FOR
the boys about Thursday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
ELECTRICAL WORK

II you are cLEtem plating having
electrical work done of any kind. cleo
trio lights put in, call bells, or any
wiring in the electrical line. be sure 10
get my estimate before placing the
crder. No job is too large for me TO
DO, and none too small to receive my
best and careful attention. l carry
a full line Of electrical supplies in
stock. Respectfully.
Walter Tucker
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
Methodist

(Rev Z. Y. AtkissOn. PastOr)
Services at IL a. m. Subject Of SER
mon. The Spirit of Cod" Evening
service At p m. Subject. There is
a Lad Here"
Sunday school-9:30 a. IN.
Junior League-3 p. m.
Senior League p. m.
Midweei. prayer meeting "Wednesday
40 2. IN.
Seats free and a cordial welcome to
all. Come and worship with US.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

The Curtis Publishing Company. Of
Philadelphia. which publishes the Sat
urday Evening Post and the Ladies'
Home Journal. two Of the most pop
ular and widely read journals in this
country. year or more ago made a
war ON certain patent medicines, in
Guiding DIR. Pierce's preparations. say
ing thy contained more alcohol than
any other substance. DR.. Pierce sued
the Curtis Company for making false
statements and has been awarded
S17.5Sl damages, which has been paid.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

Pompann is reported II be the live
Hest settlement in Dade county al the
present time. Buildings are going up
there with a rush in preparation for
the winter season. and a new church
is also being erected there. VI. VI.
Smoak. who is one Of the first citizens
II Pompauo. * very busy framing
houses which viii be used by farmers
and their families this winter-Niami
Record.
The Mr.. Smoak referred II was up
tn the time ~ the great freeze one of
Marion's progressive citizens.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
FOR SALE

As long as they last, we of
fer a few second hand Organs
in good condition at Il very
low price for cash.
Ocala Music Company
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
ST. Phillips Catholic

Services at 1870 a m. and 40
2. IN.
Monday. feast Of Saints Simon and
Jude. The mass vii! be held a a m.
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday.
services a. usual. at go d. III.
Thursday is day II fast and alb
stinence. being the vigil Il the All
Saints Day. Friday feast II All Saints
of obligation as on sunday Ser
vices at 1890 a m. and $50 p. m.
Saturday, All Souls Day. Services
II q. II.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
NOTICE

To the members and patrons Of the
Ocala Pressing Club: About nine or
ten weeks ago the carrier boy. through
a mistake. delivered a pair Of gray
Pants with stripe in same. 10 the
wrong party. the same belonging to
Mr.. &. ". Hunter. Please be 50 kind
as to look and see if you have them
and notify the club by phone, No. 1s7
or the carrier bOy.andOblige
]. F Williamson.
P. S.-Also a gray pair belonging 70
Mr.. league
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

Putnam county has gore dry and the
people there propose II keep il dry,
SO the saloons having been closed they
propose 10 prevent any one from SELL
ing a liquor that produces drunken
ness and Z. y. LcHardy. who has been
selling cider with too keen edge, is
under arrest for the sale Of same.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
A CARD

This is 70 certify that all druggists
are authorized - refund your money
if FoIey's Honey and Tar fails To cure
YOUR cough or cold. Il stops the cough.
heals the lungs and prevents pneumO-
MIA and consumption. Contains no
oriates. The renuine is in a yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by
all dealers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

You never h any trouble to get
children t. take kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup. They like il because
it tastes nearly like maple sugar.
kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is \
SAFE. sure AMI prompt remedy for
coughs and colds and * good for ev-
cry member IF the family. Sold by
Anti-MCnopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
NEW STOCK OF SHOES

Mr. A NJ FOOr received and un-
packed yesterday thirty-five big cases
or shoes. which when added To an al
ready quite complete stock gives him
stock of shoes from which he can
MI any order.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

Miss Lizzie Proctor II Dallas. who
is teaching the I.inadale school came
up today and returned hnme with her
father t. spend sunday with her par
ents at Pedro. She l. very much
pleased with the patrons of her school
and their treatment II her.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26
BEAUTIFUL NEW CHINA

The Ocala Music Co has received
and opened an exquisite new line Of
china. There are French, Italian. Jap
anese. Austrian and American patterns
in the lot in delicate designs and dec
orations. Much of the goods is hand
painted.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

Mr. Seely. proprietor IF the Atlanta
Georgian. over which Editor John
Temple Graves has 80 brilliantly and
effectively presided. viii tender Mr.
Graves a banquet November 9th. in
com pliment to tire able editor and n
recognition 81 his advancement II the
ediiorship ~ Hearst's New York
American Five hqrdred guests Will be
rrpS.aur
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-10-26

II you take DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills you will get prompt re-
lief from backache, weak kidneys, in
hammation Of the bladder and urin.
airy troubles. a weeks treatment %
cents. Sold by ntf-Monopoly Drug
store.