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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
MARSHALL UP FOR
 STREET SHOOTING
IS CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER-lNClDEN RESULTED IN BULLET STRIKING MISS LU- GLE GAYLE, WHO WAS PASSING

The jury in the case of the state vs. James B. Marshall was unable to agree upon verdict last night The case went to the jury at o'clock and at o'clock, with no probability of a verdict they quit the jury room and went to the hotel for the night
 Marshall was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to murder William Reeves. It will be re- called that Marshall and Reeves had pistol duel on the stairway in the Allen building. in which several shots were recklessly fired, one or two of them fly ing out into the street and others lode- ing Themselves in the woodwork on the staircase.
 The fact that attracted attention to the case. however, was that one of the stray bullets struck Miss Lucille Gayle a young lady who was walking along the street.
 Miss Gayle was walking along Third avenue toward Twentieth street, and had started to cross Third avenue to go to the Barber drug store on the southwest corner, when one of the bullets from the pistol in the hands of one of the dueists stIuch itf III the leg ana neCeSSltdted her removal to the hospital
 The incident aroused great deal of indignation at the time, and the carry ing of concealed weapons and the reckless shooting on public thoroughfares was radically denounced
 Marshall. however, was not charged with having shot the innocent young woman who was crossing the street. He was charged with an assault with in tent to murder. and this was the charge on which he was tried.
 Among the witnesses examined in the case was Miss Gayle. who was unfor- tunately shot in the melee Miss Gayle stated that she did not see the shooting. but that she was shot while she was walk ing along near the Allen building
 A number of other witnesses were ex- amined, among whom were c. B. VII Hams. Riley Walls. W. J. Whitaker, Sid Cowan. E. w. Burgin. Capt. F. P. O'Brien. Hugh c. Crane and the defendant
 Marshall offered a plea of self-defense in his trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
ADVENTISTS IN
 CAMP MEETING
Tents Are Pitched On Highland Ave nue and Oak Street for
 Meetings.

The Seventh Lay Adventists have pitched large number of tents on High land avenue at Oak street crossing, and members of that church are arriving from all parts of the state
 The camp is arranged neatly and not only the meetings but the general order of exercises are being carried on with the exactness of a military camp, the daily programme being as follows
 Rising bell, a. m
 Devotional exercises, 5:S0 a. m. Breakfast 7:15 a. m.
 Young peoples meeting, a. m. Conference session, a. m.
 Preaching service, Ii a. m.
 Dinner, l p. m.
 Departmental work, 2:3o p. m.
 Preaching service, p. m.
 Conference session, 5:S0 p. m. Preaching, 7:SO p. m.
 Retiring bell, 9:15 p. m.
 Silence, 9:30 p. m.
 Ministers from Washington, Nashville and New Orleans besides all the clergy of Alabama are in attendance, insuring good speaking and interesting meetings, to which the public is cordially invited. Grounds and seats are free; meals cost R5 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
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Mayor George B. Ward is now sit ting on the lid. Since the passage of the resolution by the City Council Wednesday night which returns to thu old form of government, he is ex- ercising all the authority that he ever held under the city charter.
 It is held that the only difference between the present board and the one over which Mayor Ward presided be- fore he left for Europe is that Alder man Gregg represents the Seventh word instead of MT. Parker. MT. Ward holds that Parker Is no longer con- nected in an official capacity with tn 6 city of Birmingham.
 The advantage gained by the admin istration in returning to the old form of government is the placing of Bir- mingham in her old financial standing, and forcing the custer proceedings to be against the Mayor and aldermen, so that the city will be on the defensive.
 Now to the courts. MT. Parker, when asked yesterday what would be his plans and those of the Burnett faction, fe1erred all questions 10 ms attor- neys, Cabaniss & Bowie. MT. Cabaniss said that he was studying the matter, but had nothing to say.
 It is understood that the Burnett faction will file papers for an injunc- tion today, and probably a supreme court ruling can be secured before six weeks have expired. The city hall is quiet as a tomb for the fight is on the way to the courts
 During those six weeks of waiting, the only thing on the municipal board will be the investigation of the South h- ern Bitulfthio company and the graft charges against Aldermen o'Neill and Burnett.
 Mayor Ward, when asked for the committees of investigation, said they had not been appointed. It is being rumored that the two aldermen, on advice of counsel. may refuse to ap- pear before the committee when they are summoned. The committee may begin It's work within the next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Plan Today for Veterans.

A meeting will be held at the Commercial club this afternoon of all committees appointed by different organizations to prepare for the entertaining of the Confederate Veterans at their reunion here next year. Chairman J. M. Wilzin of the Commercial club committee issued a call requesting all of the committees to meet with his committee at the Com mercial club rooms at 4 p. m. today. It is urged that every member of every committee be present at the meeting, as 1t will be the first one held for the purpose of laying out the plan to be pursued in the entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Petition In Bankruptcy.

petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed with United States Clerk Ali son yesterday against A. R. Long. The creditors were the Tyler Grocery com pany, B. r. Roden Grocery company. Prowell Hardware company. and the Goodall- Brown company, who claimed debts amounting to over 5000. The assets are placed at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Councils. Action Was
 7he Talk of the TODn

them a Greater Birmingham, in whose legislative body every community would be fairly represented. In other words, they are not willing to consider anything but a Board of Aldermen from wards equally divided over Greater Birmingham until after the amalgamation is accomp- lished, and there Is a demand for 1t from all quarters of the big city.
 'I wouldn't agree to any such prorosl- ton as that" said Sam Will John. This little affair in the City Council will have no effect on Greater Birmingham, for the council of forty aldermen will be dom mated by the suburbs. I'm a democrat, and l do not believe in electing now three men to govern a city, the majority of whose voters will have no voice In their choice"
 We have enough problems on our hands now" said R. F. Lsovelady The council of Greater Birmingham will be nothing like that which met Wednesday night. If the people should then desire d commission they could express the desire at the polls and elect the commissioners. :"
 Jere King and two others, who would not be quoted. were of the same opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
RECORD OF THE COURTS
Chancery Court.


 In the chancery court yesterday In the ease of D. c. Grove, trustee, vs.. H. F. Gibson. ct al., decree was rendered on demurrer to bill for want of equity; bill was dismissed with privilege of amend ing within 12 days.
 H. c. Matthews vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company; testimony ordered published and cause submitted for final decree.
 Criminal Court. In the first division of the criminal court yesterday before Judge Weaver the case of Jim Marshall charged with assault and battery, was on trial all day. This was the case in which Marshall and will Reeves shot at each other on Third avenue, at the time Miss Gayle was passing, and who was wounded by a bull let from one of the pistols. The jury had not reached a verdict at late hour last night.
 E. G. Stevens, charged with keeping a disorderly house on Twentieth street, is on trial before Judge Dan A. Greene. and a jury In the criminal court.
 STInlindl Sohit 6SSNSs
 The following is the docket of non- capital felonies set for trial in the first division of the criminal court today; T. w. Hall, abusive language; Eugene Jones, carrying concealed weapons; Tom Tate. vagrancy; Thomas Dickinson, vio- lating revenue law; Tom Williams, assault and battery with weapon: Sam Browning, larceny from person; R. J. Granger. man. slaughter in the first degree; J. c. Harts- field. assault with intent to murder M. T. Abernathy, burglary and grand lar ceny; Ada Duncan, grand larceny; Louis L, Schwarz, embezzlement; T. l.. Brown. embezzlement; Ed Moore assault with intent to murder; Allen Meadows. grand larceny; Nose Clay, embezzlement Charles D. Hanson, assault and battery; Randall Jones, grand larceny.
 New Suits Filed.
 In the city court yesterday Mrs. Mary J. Wise, administratrix, filed suit for s25, ,0OO against J. N. Curl C. T. Helton, A. S. Cowan, Jr E. l.. Higdon, the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and J. E. Strickland.
 The filing of this suit arises out of the death of Joseph Wise who, it is alleged, was wrongfully shot and killed at. New Merkel on September 13. The facts of the shooting created considerable excitement at the time and was made the subject of investigation by the grand jury. The defendants are three deputy sherifs, the sheriff of Jefferson county, the agent of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company and that corporation itself.
 In the circuit court A. J. Gullaham filed suit against the Southern Railway com pany for s15O damages for alleged failure to deliver a consignment of household goods.
 
 way, Light and Power company for $1999 for personal injuries, alleged to have been received by stepping into a deep excava- tion in alighting from street car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
O'NeiH ApoIOgizes To Smith and AZ Is Serene

In reference to the affair between John w. ONeill and City Attorney Edward Smith in the council chamber Wednesday night, MT. O'Neill said yesterday morn ing that he was assured by President John L. Parker that he had misunder- stood what occurred in the conversation between Mir. Smith, MT. ONeill and him self, which was referred to Wednesday night; that MT. Parker said that what did occur, according to his best recollec- tion, was that Mir. Smith said that he had heard that Chief Wier had said sub stantially, that Mayor Ward had said just before he left for Europe that 'in his absence he (Chef Wier), must not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
777~7-----sos-------- LABOR BUREAU OPENED.
Uncle Sam Seeks Men to FIJI vacan.
 cies In Service.

The United States labor bureau open ed in the federal building yesterday morning started off with rush of business that almost swamped Henry F. Smith. who is in cahrge of 1t. Long before the noon hour arrived the half hundred figure had been passed in the number of applications filed. More than 1000 vacancies exist, and 1t is hoped that very large number of men can be secured at this office
 Most of the positions are for skilled workmen, and the pay is good. All applications will be considered good be- fore any appointments are made. 1t will probably be several days before any are made, as MT. Smith is in- clined to the opinion that the skilled work will be slow in applying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04

raise too much disturbance about gam bling; and not that Chief Wier had said this to MT. Smith.
 Consequently, MT. O'Neill lis glad to withdraw of his own volition his remarks made last night in the heat of passion, in regard to MT. Smith, and regrets the occurrence
 When seen City Attorney Smith had nothing to say. He was in his office at tending to business, and seemed in a good humor. Now that an explanation has been made it is believed that the incident which caused such a sensation in the council chamber Wednesday night is closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
PHYLLIS BADLY HURT.
Heavy Armature Falls On Ills Chest,
 Causing Serious Injuries.

the car barn of the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company yester- day morning, Chester M. Phyles, a young man about IT year old. acci- dentally pulled the heavy instrument from the shelf on which 1t was rest ing causing 1t to fall on his chest.
 The armature with which the young man was working weighed something like 750 pounds, and 1t is feared that the heavy blow received by him may prove very serious. Phyles was re- moved to St. Vincent's hospital in Shaw & Sons ambulance. His condi- ton is reported uncertain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
OLD COMMISSION
 IS DOING THINGS
MEETING WAS HELD YESTERDAY ANDiT POSSIBLE CHIEF WEIR WAS sUsPENDEp--MEMBERs DE- CLINE TO TALK.

The old police commission held meet ing. or consultation, yesterday afternoon and did something. That is all the mem bers will give out It is believed that their action was the suspension of Chief Wier and the appointment of another chief, probably T. c. McDonald.
 Chief Wier last night had received no notification of any action toward himself and was in fine spirits Should ne De summoned to trial he would not att tend, as he is perfectly satisfied that the new commission is the authority until proved otherwise.
 Something will develop from what we did today" said commissioner last night ''You'u hear about 1t all right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
THE SUGGESTION OF A CoMMlS SION TO GOVERN BIRMINGHAM MEETS LITTLE FAVOR-LEGiS- LAToRS EXPRESS OPINIONS.

The action of the City Council Wednes- day night was the talk of the town yes terday. Many and various were the opin- ions expressed, and one of them was that the citizens should petition the legislature to place Birmingham under A commission by an act at the special session. In fact, such petition was started early in the morning, but very few signatures were secured, 1t is said
 A canvass of the members of the legis- lature from Jefferson county, if 1t means anything, would indicate that no sucn law could be passed at the special session. The majority of them granted that they believe the commission the best form Of government for city, but considered themselves pledged to the suburbs to give
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Fan Comforts Suit Case.

A suit care found on the bridge at North Birmingham and an ostrich wing fan are waiting at police headquarters for their owners. They would be giau 70 have someone call and get them. A good deal of the jewelry stolen by the negro Luke Williams. and recovered by the de- tectives, has not yet been identified. Up to last night parties had reclaimed more than $500 worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Mar-iaoe licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the follows:
 Monroe Goodwin of Yolande to Miss Fannie Waits.
 William R., Davis of Birmingham to Miss Nellie Clyde Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
Parker-Burnett Faction Will Probably File Their Court
 Proceedings Today
MAYOR WARD HAS NOT YET
 NAMED HIS COMMITTEES
Mayor Says If Opposing Faction Does Not Go Into Court He Will Have Test Made of the
 Case.

*$<%<%+V~%\N% %%H4@%~A< % We are simply waiting for the < -> Burnett faction to start proceed 4 > ings. fight from that side ( ' would look better than a friendly -> . suit. No one could then charge < . collision. 4 . If they do not act. I will get < = some tax payer to swear out quo ( . warranto, or whatever other legal < ~ procedure is proper and test the < . legality of all matters now in dis (
 > pute. 4 . Tt is due the people that de- < ' cision be obtained from the, su- -e < preme court as speedily as possi- -s -< ble." 4 Mayor George B. Ward. (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Showers Fri day, slightly colder; Saturday fair, light variable winds becoming fresh northwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
No Change
 Necessary

Dr. Prices Delicious FlavoFing Extracts have always been hon. estly labeled; no change was nec- cssary since the enactment of the National Pure Food Law, either as to label or their manufacture. They have had for nearly half a century the patronage of the intel- iigent housewives of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-04
H. M. ATKINSON IS
 ON INSPECTION TRIP
PRESIDENT OF ATLANTA, BlR. MlNGHAM AND ATLANTIC ROAD SAYS TRAINS WILL RUN HERE IN JUNE, 1908.

H. M. Atkinson, president of the Att lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, and president of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company, is in Birmingham.
 While MT. Atkinson was expected in Birmingham. as stated in yesterdays Age Herald. his arrival, so soon after return ing to Atlanta from an eastern trip came as a surprise.
 The. president of the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic railroad, which is rapidly building towards this city. stated that 1t was true that the trains would be operating into Birmingham by the end of next June for a certainty. He stated, too, that it was very probable that Atlanta would be entered by the end of next month.
 As stated yesterday the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic has been built as far as Wadley, few miles from Talla- dega. Talladega, 1t is reported on excel lent authority. will be entered by the conclusion of the present month
 MT. Atkinson Is inspecting the properties of his road in Birmingham, and also of the coal company of which he is pres ident. He could not state positively just how long he would remain in Birming- ham.
 Atlanta, October S.-(Special)-On De- tober 15 H. M. Atkinson will, in addition to his position as president of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, be- come general manager. Mir. Atkinson's S taking over of the general management of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic follows in the wake of the relinquishment by George Dole Wadley, second vice pres ident and general manager of the latter title which Is effective October 15. MT. wadley will still continue to occupy the position of second vice president and will be in charge of the construction of all the lines of the company.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-06-13
AN OLD EDITOR
Found $1,000 Worth OF Foc5

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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-06-13
PUBLISHERS ARE HARD HIT.
The Loss Incurred BY the Increased
Cost Of Paper Will Be Felt Keen
" by These Least Able to Bear IL

In reference to the heavy advances
IN the cost Of printing paper, the
StateSville, N. c., Landmark, in lis
issue of May %, says:
newspapers are catching it on the
price OF paper now. A good grade
OF paper, such as the Landmark j.
printed on, has been selling for years
at an average of 1-2 cents a pound,
Since January LIST the price has ad.
vaneed to cents and Just where il
will stop we don't know. Some of
the papers which have yearly con-
tracts, especially the big dailies which
buy in large lots, will suffer littlo
from the advance, but in North Caro-
lima, for instance, the great majority
OF papers, don't buy over three
months supply at time and many
OF them buy only for a month or a
few weeks ahead. In short, the news.
papers which can afford it least are
hit hardest, and the worst of it is
the advance is dead loss to them.
In the mercantile, manufacturing and
almost all other businesses the price
TO the consumer is changed as prices
fiuctuate and in this way the dealer
can take care of himself as a ru!e.
when prices are advanced to him.
But 1t Is almost impossible for 4
newspaper to change an established
subscription rate and almost as diff
cult to advance an advertising rate,
once 1t is established. The average
newspaper in this State, therefore.
which finds the price of material or
other things advanced, simply loses
that much In profits and in most
cases the profits are short enough a.
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