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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
HARDING DENIES
 NAME IS BLAZER Says He Is Prosecuted By Louisville Grain Firm HAS MANY AFFlDAVlTS Admits That He Ran Banks at Collins viIe, Attalla and Fort Payne, But
 Says Transactions Were
 Not Illegal.

Leroy C. Harding, alias Blazer, arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning in the custody of Deputy United States Marshal sanderson of Columbus, O., and was lodged in the Jefferson county jail in de- fault of bond Harding was arrested last Friday as he stepped out of the United States prison at Columbus, where he had just finished three-year sentence.
 Harding or Blazer returned to Alabama full of resentment against the Ohio fed eral authorities and loaded down with affdavits saying that he was not Blazer. The sentence he has just finished serv- ing was for securing 1ewelry from a Cincinnati concern under false pretenses, the name of Blazer, 1t is claimed, being used by him in these transactions. Hard ing still insists that he is not Blazer, and says he Is being persecuted. He admits that he Is the man who ran the Peo- ple's Bank and Savings company in At talla, collinsville and Ft. Payne, but denies that any of his bank dealings were anything but straight
 He claims that his arrest Is the result of persecution by the firm of s. Torn & Co. of Louisville, Ky. He claims to have entered suit against this company for s25,O00 for defamation of character, and says 'le Is going to sue g. great many other people for the same thing.
 Among the affldavits which Harding has is one from Blazers mother, Mrs. M A. Blazer; and a man named Conrad Smith, who claims that Blazer owed him sS5. 5O: Charles ". Morrow, who stood up at the marriage of Blazer, and one from the tax assessor of a county on Florida, all of which state positively that Harding is not Blazer.
 The affidavit sifned by Mrs. Blazer states that her son had heavy black hair streaked with gray, and that he also had artificial teeth, and that Hard ing is not her son.
 The affidavit of the tax assessor states that Harding was in Florida at the time it is claimed Blazer was carrying on his transactions in the north
 In his affidavit Conrad Smith states that he was an intimate friend of Blazer, that he was with him every day for months, and states most positively that Harding is not Blazer.
 An affidavit signed by Charles w. Nor row states that he stood up with Blazer and also states that Harding Is not Blazer.
 Harding claims that his teeth were examined thoroughly at the Columbus prison and that they were found to be solid. His hair is of a brown color and rather thin. Just what charge he will be tried on is not yet known, although there are several against him. The state authorizes are also said to be after him. If tried on a federal cnarge his case will come up before Judge Hundley at the next session of the federal criminal court in Decetmber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
STRUCK BY NEGRO.
Sibley Hit In Back of Head With
 Brickbat On First Avenue.

A A1r Sbley, who is said to live at Woodlawn was knocked in the back of the head with brlckbat by big negro early last night and seriously injured. while passing near the corner of First avenue and Twenty-fourth street.
 It is not known whether highway rob- bery was contemplated or whether the two men had had previous trouble and the negro sought revenge. MT. Sibley suf- fered q very serious wound in the back of his head, but it Is not believed that it will prote fatal. He was carried to the Iillrnan hospital in the Green Cndor- taking company's ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE.
Young Men Will Discuss Prohibition
 Question On Friday.

Next Friday at 2:4d p. m. at the Bir- mingham High school the young men of the Hilliard literary society will discuss E. subject much before the public. They will dispense with the regular business of the meeting and devote the entire time to the debate, Resolved, That the sale of intoxicating liquors should be pro- hibited in Jefferson county" Since this subject is one of great interest to the community, it promises to be one of the liveliest of the year. The affirmative will be upheld Joy Ralph Harris and Gus Ferg- erson the negative by Ike Engel and Arthur Herman. The public is cordially invited to be present and is promised an interesting afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
SCARES GIRLS
 BY HIS ANTICS
A Man Named Brown Isaacs Is Locked Up for Frightening
 Children.

Last night shortly after dark a white man, who gave his name as Brown Isaacs took out after several little girls whom he met on the street. and in the short distance which he pur- sued them he frightened tn em almost into fits Inside Warden of the county iail Joe Lantznaster, who happened to be passing by saw the man and placed him under arrest.
 When Isaacs was taken to the jail he appeared to be badly intoxicated, and said he was only playing with the children. He was locked up, however, and remained safely within the walls of the big rock" during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Lookinu for MT. Wallace.

J. W. Clay in Hearts Point. Indian Ter~ ritory by long distance communication with police headquarters. last night asked that a MT. Wallace, who came here last Saturday to work for F. H. Cox. super1ns tendent for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, be located, and told to return home, as his little son is very i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Howard Speaks Again Tonight.

Clinton N. Howard. who makes tha statement that he is a business man of means, and not a preacher. some sup- pose, will speak at the First Methodst church tonight on Facts in Maine" Last night he made strong address in answer to the anti-prohbition committee. These meetings are drawing large crowdA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
RICCI BAND AT
 THE HIPP0DR0ME

The famous Ricci's band, playing at the State fair will give a monster concert at the Hippodrome Thursday evening. Octo- Der r, at 7:45. This well known band will be assisted by the soloist singers, Miss Mary Ringgole Maconichie, soprano. and Signor Joseph Fontans. baritone. The band, after the concert, by courtesy of the manager Mr. John bovine, will play from 9:45 till II D. m., up-to-date se- lections for the enjoyment of the skaters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
AUTOMOBILE RACES WILL BE FEATURES AT THE FAIR TODAY Christie In His Wonderful Car Will Try for New Worlds
 Records LOCAL DRIVERS COMPETE FOR HONORS IN ALABAMA Motorcycles Will Also Race and Pro- gramme of Rare Sport Is Promised
 as Fitting Close to the
 Great Fair.
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After seeing the track at the . ' labama State Fair grounds. I am . < thoroughly convinced that all < % present automobile records will be ' ' smashed Wednesday afternoon. I z ' am confident of going the mile in z : fifty seconds. The track is the : < greatest I have ever seen, and if : : fail to cover a mile in fifty sec z : onds this afternoon, then the task '
 . is practically hopeless. The z : worlds record for one mile on a ' : circular track is fifty-two seconds, -> <->established by me, September [, ' ' 1907, in Minneapolis. My machine ' : Is in excellent condition, and the s . splendid track fills me with en- -s > thusiasm." ."-Waltie Christie. s . The mile automobile record for | -~ the State Fair grounds, estab- -s < lished by Barney Oldfeld, April -> ' 2, 1906, is 1:04. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Doctor Kills Negro Woman.

Union. s. C.. Ocotber 15.-Dr. w. L. Lindeer. 8 prominent young physician of this city, shot Lucy Lipsey. a negress. here today, the woman dying tonight. Last March the same woman shot Drs Lindeer in the back without warnings The cause of the shooting is not definitely known. Young Lindeer surrendered ta the sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
PERSONAL

Philip M. Jacques. representing Mrs Fske. arrived in Birmingham yesterday to make arrangements for her engage ment at the Majestic theater next week, October 24 and 25. Mrs. F'iske will pres sent her two greatest successes, Leah Kieschna" and ''Tess of the D'Urbe- vilDs." Her appearance in Birmingham win be a notable theatrical event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Cullman Man Pleased.

A card of thanks has been written tc the officers of the State fair associations signed by Joseph Schunck, exhibitor of Cullman county which is as follows:
 "T herewith wish to express my thanks to the association for the immediate and full payment of my premium, awarded me for having the best county exhibit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the offlce of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 J. E. cofer. of North Birmingham, to Miss Nell A. Lewis.
 Marion Thompson of Quinton to Mrs. Sarah Whitley.
 Isaac II. Marx of Mobile to Miss Adele Kohn.
 D. o. Gardner of Irattieseurg to Miss Eliza AsAA;Cochran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Judge VIII Take a Day Of.

An order on the police files yesterday afternoon was to this effect: "Tell thd officers not to set any cases for tomor- row afternoon, as no court will be held on account of the races. By order oe Judge Feagin." Birmingham's hard-worlSs ing judge. 1t seems, will enjoy one afters noon at the fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Foot Mashed By SIag.

While loading a car of slag on the rail- road near Ensley yesterday, Clarance Jones, negro, let large piece of slag fall on his foot. and badly mashed the member. He was brought to Brming- ham for medical attention, and after hay- tns. the foot dressed hs was carried homo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
Increase Capital stock k.

flee of the probate court yesterday record- ing a meeting of the stockholders of the Southwest Land company, atwhich it was voted to decrease the authorized capital stock of the company from s5oo0o to $25,- O0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 15-Weather fore case for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and slightly warmer Wednesday; Thurs day partly cloudy, light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
whtfeld's Residence Damaged by Frs

Dr. o. whitheld's residence at 10i4 North Fourteenth street was badly damaged yesterday morning at 7:40 o'clock by firo- The department could not save the roof of the two-story frame structure and the loss will probably amount to 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
The Truth About Maine.-

IIe IT UIII zAOOUU D101f1O' Clinton Howard has campaign ed through the state of Maine this year and knows the truth about that state and how to tell it. Hear him tonight at First Methodist Church. 8 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
What Mlning Men Did.


 "If closing the saloons will hurt tha iron and mining interests in Alabamas, I would like for someone to eKplairsl why it was that the iron men in Teib% nessee years ago insisted on having e law passed to prohibit saloons from coming nearer than four miles of tho furnaces. This has been the law for years in Tennessee, that outside of COTS porate towns a saloon must stay fouF miles out of the way. The iron ment secured this Tennessee law
 Dr. Steele, like all ministers when they branch out In politics. Is liable to mako statements that are not at all times born out by facts. Anyone at all familiar with Tennessee politics knows full well that the four-mile law as passed by the Tennessee legislature years ago. was ems acted into a law at the earnest request of the faculty of the University of Tens nessee, situated near Sewanee. The obs ject of the law was to prevent the stu- dents from getting anything In the shape of lntoxicants in that town. The law reads within four miles of a school house or n place of learning. and not furnaces, as the Rev. Doctor would make it appear. The iron men of Tennessee had nothing whatsoever to do with the passage of the bill. CASPER B. KUHN.
 Birmingham, October 15 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-16
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 Time deposits
FOUR MILE LAW
 FOR UNIVERSITY
DR. STEELE IN ERROR IN SAYING
 TENNESSEE IRON AND COAL OF.
 TRAITORS SECURED PASSAGE OF LAW.

To The Editor of The Age-Herald: ,l
 in reading tho sermon of the Rev. E D. Steele, delivered on Sunday last in th6 First Cumberland Presbyterian church. as published in your issue of yesterdays the following appears:
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
BAL-GARCIA WEDDING.

A very pretty wedding took place
last Saturday evening at the home
of Captain and Mrs. w. E. Bal,
where Miss Emily Bal and Mr.. A.
Garcia were united in matrimony
by Rev. T. Maximin. Miss Mary
Bal, sister of the bride was the
maid of honor and Mr.. John Gar
cia supported the groom.
After the wedding luau was
served at which sat number OF
friends of the young couple and
who all join in wishing them a
very happy married life.
Mr., and Mrs. Garcia will make
their home in pretty cottage re.
Gently built by Mr.. Garcia at the
head of Church street.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
BUILDING BURNS NEAR MALI.
LAM HOSPITAL,

Thurday evening a building be-
longing to A. Enos was burned to
the ground. The building was
situated near the Malulani Hospi-
tai and just opposite it on the low
er side of the road.
japanese occupy the building
and two of them had recently
bought moving picture machine
and were giving a free exhibition
with the intention of coming up
town where they would charge ad-
mission.
They used gasoline under pres
sure and when the exhibition was
over one OF the operators closed the
machine which blew up instantly
and set fire to the veranda of the
building where them a chine stood,
The two men were badly burned,
one about the head and the other
CONTINUED on page o.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
Self Styled Minister of the Gospel Leads Ques-
tionabe Life. Soliciting Funds
his Strong Suit.
WEDDING BELLS FOR YOUNG COUPLE
Antoine Garcia and Miss Emily Bal Mared-New Court
House for Waluku.-The Londons Return
Mrs D. H. Case is Improving.

the sum of five dollars toward
building his church there. Mr..
Case placed his name on the list
with the written proviso that the
amount was to be paid on the com.
pletion of the church and on the
receipt of a statement from some
reliable person Of Lahaina that the
church had been built. A few
months afterward Lono appeared
on the scene and announced that
the church had been completed
aud asked for the money but, as
Waiaholo, the plantation police
officer of Lahaina stated that no
church had been built Lono excus
ed himself and departed.
Last fall he again approached
the County attorney and asked for
funds to repair native church
near Hamakuapoko. On being
questioned he stated that Rev. r.
B. Dodge was the custodian of the
funds. Mr.. Case thereupon drew
up a check made payable to Rev.
r. B Dodge only. This was too
much for Lono and it is n ore than
probable that he will not solicit
funds from Mr.. Case again.
For some months he has been
living below the old depot and if
reports are true the police would
do we'll to keep a sharp lookout
over this fellow and his wife.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
GUILTY OF GAMBLING.

A well known character by the
name of Lono, who claims to be a
minister of the gospel was arrested
Saturday, together with his wife
and several boys on charge OF
gambling for money.
The wife and the boys all plead
guilty and had sentence suspended.
Lono plead not guilty and de-
Tended his own case.
The Court recognized an old
offender in the gentleman and SEN
fenced him to pay a fine of five
dollars and costs.
Lono was formerly a hack driver
in Honolulu and finding there was
more money in taking up collec-
tions for the church than following
the life of a jehu he assumed the
garb of a minister and started out
to solicit funds. After he had
worked the Honolulu field he re.
moved to Waibee and during part
of the week would work on the
plantation and the rest of the time
could be seen with a bible under
his arm and a small hand bag In
his hand. He went from place to
place asking for funds to build a
church in Waihee and collected
considerable money but it was
noticed that the smell of gin was
frequently on his breath after max,
ing collection and further that
he took sailors and men of ques-
tionable character to his home.
This went on for some time until
he was thrown through window
from the upper story in his house
in Waihee by a sailor whom he
| had steered to his home for unholy
purposes. The next morning he
beat his wife and was fined fifteer
dollars by the district magistrate
He then left for HamakuapokC
and lived there for some years
soliciting funds for the church al
he said. His next move was t.
build a church near Kaanapal
and tried his old tricks at this bu
was not so successful in his opera
tions as formerly. He approached
Attorney d. II. Case and stated
that he wished him to subscribe
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
LONDONS PARTY RETURNS.

The Jack London party, consist
ing of Jack London, Mrs. London,
l.. A, Thurston, Mrs. L. A. Thurs
ton and L. Won Tempsky returned
Wednesday from a trip through
the crater and around east Maui.
London expressed himself as be-
ing delighted with the trip and
was surprised that more was not
known of the beautiful scenery that
is to be seen on the trip from Kau-
pc around through Hama, Nahiiu,
and keanae.
He said it was not his original
intention to stay so long on that
end of Maui but finding SO much
of interest he prolonged his trip.
The trip is not difficult one for
those who can ride horseback but
when a road is built around that
end of the island it will mean that
thousands of people will visit the
island yearly to see the grandest
scenic views of the Territory.
The party left for Honolulu or
the Claudide Wednesday.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
WAlLUKU'S NEXT PUBLIC
EDlFICB.

Wailuku is going to have anoth-
er Territorial building this period,
and that at an early date. Last
period the Maui capital received a
new Jail and fire station building.
The Legislature this year reappro-
priated, out of the loan fund
$25,00 for new courthouse at
Wailuku.
Superintendent of Public Works
Holloway yesterday stated that
the plans for the Maui temple OF
justice were all ready. All that
was lacking to enable him to adj
vertise for bids for its construction
was supply of paper for the blue
prints. This little article will ar
rive from the Coast in few days
Quite handsome building, Mr.
Holloway believes, can be erected
for the amount of money appro,
priated. 1t will be built of hollow
concrete blocks. There will be
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
UNDERGOES SERIOUS OPERA
TION

Mrs. d. H. Case the wife of Coun-
ty Attorney d. II. Case of Wal
luku, underwent an operation
for appendicitis Monday at the
Malulani Hospital.
She has been in delicate health
for some time.
Doctor Dinegar performed the
operation assisted by Doctors Ray.
mond and st. Sure.
The condition of the patient i:
very promising and there seems
every assurance that she will ulti.
mately recover.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27

About a week ago we received
some exceedingly handsome Shoes
and Slippers from the East. not
from S. Francisco, but direct from
the East. This enables us to sell
them cheaper than any other store
on Maui. Ask for pair of Men, S
soft, elegant Romeos. They will
fit you like glove. And our snug,
comfortable Mems Embroidered
Slippers are nice to slip on when
YOU come home in the evening.
Let us show you our Ladies ,
Girls, Boys and Babies Shoes
Also our Barefoot Sandals, Rub-
bers, Tennis Shoes, White Canvas
Shoes, etc.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27

courtrooms for both the Circuit
and District courts, quarters for
the law library, chambers for the
judges and jury rooms, also pro-
badly an Office for the superinten-
dent Of water works.
The edifice will occupy a site
near the new Jail and fire station
building g.-Advertiser.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
Getting Her Legal Rights.

An old colored woman, arrayed in
a rusty black dress and a gorgeous
purple "picture" hat, over which
was black crepe veil, appeared at
the court house Of a Carolina town
not long ago.
"Am' yo' de Judge of reprobates,
sah2' asked, cautiously opening a
crack of the office door.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27
3 to 9.

Such was the score of the base
ball game played at Wells park
Sunday.
1t took ten innings to decide the
game and as the contestants were
even from the third to the tenth
inning the interest was intense.
The score by innings was as fol-
lows:
| 2 3 4 ) 67 8 8 10
La PaIomas 0 0 2 0 90 100 %
Healanis 0 10000 300 3
This game was without a doubt,
one of the best ever played on the
field, here and next Sunday, pro-
mises to be equally as good between
La Paloma's and a picked team of
Kahului. Don't miss, coming for
you will see good clean baseball.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-27

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smiling reply.
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toner, ef yo' please, sahr'-Wailuku
l'ahaina National Bank Notes.