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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

citizens of Birmingham could desire. Inviting your cooperation, I am yours very truly,
 GEORGE B. WARD, Mayor.
 Birmingham, Ala, April IS, 1907. Mayor George B. Ward, City.
 Dear Sir-I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of this date in reference to the launching of the scout cruiser, Bir- mingham, at Quincy, Mass.
 It will be a pleasure for the Conner cial club to cooperate in the proposed celebration. The occasion should stir the patriotic pride of our citizens, and feel sure that the Commercial club will be fttingly represented.
 Since the Jamestown exposition will be in full swing at that time, the opportuni- ty for a delightful trip. and of participa- ton in two memorable events, will be af- forded to our citizens.
 Trusting that the occasion may be all that you desire, am, yours very truly,
 ROBERT iJEMISON, JR., President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

decreed that the interests of the minors in the land described in the bill be sold to Morris Adler, each minor to receive $15O0o.
 In the case of w. H. Mcclellan vs. Leila Montgomery ct al. final decree was rendered dismissing the bill.
 J. w. Davidson ct al.. administrators, vs. Elizabeth Salter ct al. Decree con firming registers report and ordering payment of s1OO as attorneys fee to Will liam Vaughan.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday morning Julia Norman was given a twenty-three months sen tence for grand larceny. George Greer was given twelve months for burglary and grand larceny Charles White was given two years for grand larceny.
 In the second division of the criminal court a batch of prisoners, numbering between forty and fifty. were sentenced to short terms of Imprisonment for va- grancy and gambling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
ROBERTS DEFEATED.
Slips on Last Lap and BicycIist Beats
 Him By Few Feet.

Fitzpatrick defeated Roberts last night in the challenge one mile race at the Hippodrome, Roberts slipping on the back stretch in the eleventh lap and not re- covering the few feet he lost in that way, The records of the Hippodrome for attendance were broken and every pair of skates in the building was in use, be- sides a big crowd that was in the gall lery.
 Both Fitzpatrick and Roberts misunder- stood the signals and quit racing at the end of the eleventh lap, thinking they had finished the race. However. when both quit Fitzpatrick was two or three feet in the lead.
 Each of the racers won two races Kill patrick the first and last, and Roberts the second and third. Roberts is the first skater in the south who has even secured an even break in the number of races won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
RECORD OF THE COURTS,

Business in the courts yesterday was merely of routine nature. In the first division of the circuit court Judge Cole man rendered judgment by default in the case of Jonas .Schuab x Co. vs. Jeff An derson, and the same plaintiff vs. Cora Garland, in each case for the land sued for.
 The pleadings In the case of Mrs. E. M. Chestnut vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham were being heard before Judge Coleman yesterday. The jury was excused until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, at which time the case will be resumed
 In the second division of the circuit judgment by default for s9775 in the case of F. F. Norton & Son vs. E. E. Mathews.
 Suits Filed. The following suits were filed in the of flee of the circuit court yesterday: David S. Thomas, administrator of the estate of Freeman L. Thomas vs. Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power com pany. The plaintiff claims s25,O0o dam ages for the death of his intestate and alleges the deceased was riding on the pilot of a locomotive and that while crossing the street car line at North avenue and Nineteenth street the pilot caught in the rails and was torn from the locomotive, throwing Thomas under the locomotive whereby he received in juries which caused his death. T. N. Harris sues the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company for 5000 for personal injuries alleged to have been received while an employe of the defen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 MRS. H. D. ENGRAM
MANY BRILLIANT SOCIAL FLUNG. TONS HELD AT EUFAULA-A NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO BE ERECTED.

Eufaula, April 1S.-(Special. )-Mrs. En- gram, mother of H. D. Engram, prom anent merchant here, died at her home last night. I'm. news came as great shock as she was in apparent good health throughout yesterday and 1t is related that she has not had occasion to call physician for the past twenty or more years Deceased was in the neighborhood of 60 years old and has resided in this city and section nearly all of her life. The hour for the funeral has not yet heen named She is survived by son, H. D. Engram, and a daughter MISS Carltie. of this city, and some grand children.
 Miss Pelzer of Montgomery was the charming guest of honor last night Ut one of the most interesting and brilliant social functions ever enjoyed in the city. The occasion was german, tenoereo Inv the young men, which was held In the large. spacious armory of the Eufaula Rifles. which was rendered for the even Ing by the company.
 William Mills and Miss Minnie Lee AL len. two popular young people rom near Coffee Springs, reached the city yester day morning and immediately repaired to Georgetown, Ga, where they were united in marriage by Judge J. p. Dozier. NO reason was assigned for the elopement. the couple preferring the romance or running away rather than the quietude or a home wedding
 The Eufaula Rifles held their monthly prize drill and muster last night, when Corporal John Fully for the sixth con secutive time bore off the medal Tor the best drilled soldier.
 The tribe of Red Men here are grow ing numerically and In enthusiasm, in a noanner that is deeply gratifying to the members Candidates are coming Tn at most every meeting and many or the pId members are being renstated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
MAN IS CAUGHT
 BETWEEN THE CARS
William Williams Sustalns Injuries From Which He Dies a Few
 Hours Afterwards.

William Williams, a young white man, was so badly crushed yesterday morning at the Southern shops that he died later from the injuries. He was a car repairer, and at the time was working between the couplings of two cars in the yards.
 An engine happened to back down and push the two cars together. catching him and mashing him horribly.
 He was picked up and put in the ambu- lance of Life Loge and carried to the Copeland infirmary. where. after Intense suffering, he died yesterday afternoon at o'clock The remains were removed to the undertaking shop awaiting arrange ments.
 Williams was 20 years of age and had lived in Birmingham but short time. He was boarding at S7OO Fourth avenue. His parents live at Opelilla, and the mother is coming to the city. This Is one of the many deaths from the same cause that have occurred re- gently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

dant by the breaking of connecting rod between a slag car and a motor car. A. J. Vines, administrator of o. N. Beasley, sues the Postal Telegraph Cable company for $3O.000 damages for death of deceased, alleged to have been caused by live wire.
 City Court.
 In the city court yesterday the following suits were settled by consent: w. A. Gillespie, Mrs. Katie Gillespie Miss Bes- sic Gillespie vs. the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, Judgment for s25 in each case.
 New Suits Filed.
 The following suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 Ginsemnia Paletta vs. St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company. Plain tiff claims s9O,OO0 for alleged personal in juries.
 Anime Quinn, administrator of J. A. Quinn. sues the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for s1o,ooo for death Of intestate.
 chancery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday de- cree was rendered confirming the regis ter's report in the case of Lizzie T. Cart wright as guardian of Eliza Morris and George Morris vs. Eliza Morris and George Morris. It was also ordered ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

vessels Few people realize that the Bir- mingham is quite a large cruiser, and is expected to develop a speed second to. none in the navies of the nations.
 The city and commercial bodies are talk ing great interest in the launching. Here are two letters on the subject:
 Birmingham, Ala, April 4, 1907. Mir Robert Jemison, Jr., President Com
 mercial Club, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir-I am in receipt of a letter from the Four Rivers Ship Building com pany of Quincy, Mass. informing me that the scout scruiser, Birmingham, will be launched in their yards at Quincy, on May 29, 1907. There should be appro- priate exercises in celebration of this event, and I trust that goodly dele gation of Birmingham citizens will at tend to evidence appreciation of the honor paid our city in the naming of this ship.
 I trust that the commercial organiza- tlons will use their utmost endeavors to make the occasion all that the patriotic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
Well-Equipped Army.

San Salvador, April 13.-Spealking to the Associated Press today, Major General Figuera, President of Salva- dor, said that the republic had we'll equipped army ready for any emer- gency, but that an honorable peace would be accepted The President added that Phillip M. Brown, secretary of the American legation at Guate- mala and Honduras, was bending all his energies to bring about peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
EIGHT ARE BURNED.
Deadly Kerosene Can Claims More
 Victims.

Denison, April 13.-Eight persons were burned to death early today near Gunter, Tex.
 The dead:
 J. c. Price.
 Bell. Annie, Homer, Elmer and boy name not learned, all children of J. c. Price.
 Jottie Boyer, stepdaughter of Price. Aline Upchurch, niece of Price.
 MT. Price attempted to start a fire with kerosene, when an explosion oc- cured. The victims were burned be- yond recognition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
Finley Will Speak.

Chattanooga, April 13-(Special.)-W w. Finley president of the Southern railway, has accepted an invitation to address the Tennessee Bankers associa- tion, which will meet in Chattanooga. His subject will be, ''The Relationship Between Railways and Other Business Enterprises"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
Snow In Chattanooua,

Chattanooga, April 13.-(Special.)-F ries of snow through the Chattanooga dis trict all of today threatens to kill the fruit not already ruined by the recent cold weather. Freezing weather Is pre- dicted for tonight and tomorrow by the weather burea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

The launching of the Scout cruiser ''Bir- mingham' will take place at Quincy, Mass, on May 29, 1907, according to a notice just received by Mayor Ward It will be an important event for this city, and a large delegation of citizens will prepare to attend.
 Miss Mary Campbell, daughter of E.. K. Campbell, has been selected by the Mayor as sponsor, and she, with her maids, will leave about the middle of next month. She is one of Birminghams s most charming daughters, having gradu- ated from the public schools, and will undoubtedly bring credit to her home town.
 It is especially fitting that the Magic City which has forged at such swift rate to the front in the battle line of southern cities, should be represented in the navy, by one of the fastest boats in the world. a scout, whose duty it will be to keep to the front of the main line of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Theodore Il. Stewart.

Funeral services over the remains or Theodore H. Stewart will be held today at 2.sO o'clock from the Simpson Meth odist church. Interment will De Hiaoe III Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

The cold weather is holding the straw berries back and the truck growers spend every night in fear, but there has not been a killing frost yet. The first ship ment of berries from Cullman this year was on March 25, as against May 1 last year and April 20 year before last. The indications are, unless killed by frost, tbat Cullman will ship 100 cars of straw berries this year. The potato crop has been the best paying thing the farmers have struck and Cullman yams will be much more plentiful this year than ever before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
COLD SPELL RUINS
 FRUIT PROSPECTS
ELBERTA PEACHES ARE DROP PING OFF AND FURTHER DAM AGE IS ExPEcTED-DEATH OF MRS. JACK THOMPSON.

Hartselle. April S.-(Special. .)-The con- tinued cold weather has ruined the pros poets of the promising early gardens here. It has also caused the Elberta peaches to drop off considerably. Just what effect this unusual weather will have on those that remain on the trees remains to be seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

Charles Goss, a 14-year-old boy, was picked up at late hour last night on Walnut street, near Turrentine, in an unconscious condition, and is reported to be seriously hurt. The bruises on the boys head indicate that he was injured by falling. No one saw the ac- cident, and just how he came to be in jured Is not known. Dr. Ira c. Ballard and Tom Stocks were driving home and noticed the boys body lying in the street half way between the car track and the sidewalk and had the appearance of hay ing fallen from the street car, or was thrown to the ground while trying to board the car while in motion. The at tending physician states that the boy is suffering from concussion of the brain, and his recovery Is doubtful.
 J. IT. Lester, formerly cashier of the Merchants and Farmers bank of this city, which was recently purchased by the Gadsden National bank, was here today and announced that he would be connect ed with new banking institution at Sheffield. to be known as the Peoples bank. He will remove to that city at once with his family. MT. Lester is a young man of the highest integrity and has been In the banking business here and in Attalla the greater part of his life and will no doubt be as successful Tn thlS unuertaklnB aS ne Has III dii tio others with which he has been connected
 A large force of llnemen and other worlxmen connected with the Southern Bell Telephone company have been brought here from Anniston and Mont gomery to repair the damage done by the recent fire. The long distance wires between this city and Birmingham are now in working order, and no time will be lost in making the other repairs to the system which so seriously crippled.
 John Handy, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens living in the western part of the city, died at his home early this morning, aged Il years. The deceased Is survived by four children, among them being Dick and Ben Handy, former deputy sherffs of this county The remains will be buried tomorrow at Bethel church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

The Commercial club does not propose to .dillydally any further with the rail- roads in regard to a union depot in keep ing with the city's needs, and a commit tee consisting of Mayor J. D. Dunlap Otto Agricola, T. s. Kyle, R. A. Mitchell and Seymour Jordan were named at the session of the club last night to go to Montgomery and present the city's needs in this respect to the state railroad com- mission and ask for relief
 The Commercial club has asked for re- lief along this line on repeated occasions. and final and last appeal was made several weeks ago, but only one road, the Louisville and Nashville, paid any at tention to the matter whatever.
 Gadsden has the poorest depot facili- ties of any city of it's size in the state, yet 1t furnishes more business, both pas senger and freight. than any other city three times is population. The only two depots in a reasonable distance of each other are the Louisville and Nashville and the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis, and they are small and totally unf1tted for the accommodation of the travelling public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

Mrs. A. B. Freeman of California is visiting her niece, Mrs. R. H. Echols here. Mrs. Freeman is the wife of Prof A. B. Freeman, a prominent educator who taught successful schools at Somer- vile and Danville. Ala, before and after the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

Mrs. Jack Thompson, mother of W. c. Thompson. died at her home near here yesterday. The sad news was conveyed to MT. Thompson while at the cemetery burying his little boy, who died the day previous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
BURGLAR IS TASTY
 IN HIS SELECTIONS
YOUNG MAN JAILED ON CHARGE OF STEALING WATCH-FARM- FRS NEAR PULLMAN FEAR FOR STRAWBERRY CROP.

Cullman, April 1S.-tspecial.)-T de- partment store of G. w. Johnson was burglarized Friday night The thief en- tered by rear window, tore open fine cash register and robbed it of several dollars in small change, dressed himself out and out in the best furnishings In the house and left on the Il o'clock north bound train. It Is believed that Joe Ewing is the thief. Attorney A. A. Grif- filth made his bond just two days ago, Ewing having been in jail several months for burglary. The hard part of Attor- ney Gr1ffith's Is that his client. whose bond he is on for $500, robbed his father in-law and then left him In the lurch. Ewing's people live at Huntsville and it is thought he will be caught.
 Mrs Christine Meyers. one of the oldest residents of Cullman, died Friday. She had been sick for several months and 1t is thought that old age was her main af- hction She was S4 years old and owned considerable property.
 Sercey Owens is In jail. charged with stealing a gold watch from Rev. w. J. Williford. Rev. Wtliiford is a merchant at Crane Hill. who came In Thursday and put up at Mrs c. M. Smiths boarding house. hanging his watch on the head of his bed. On waking next morning the watch was missing and an Investigation traced the watch to Owens, who had sold 1t to Walter Christopher Owens has borne a fair reputation here, being an employe of the Central Telephone com pany but 1t looks like he Is up against bad case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
ID HAVE EXHIBIT
 AT EXPOSITION Plan Outlined By GadSden Con-
 mercial Club COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED Citizens Will Go to Montgomery to Present Needs of City for Union
 Station to Railroad
 Commission.
COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED

Gadsden. April 1s.-(Special.) )-At meeting of the Commercial club last night it was unanimously agreed that Gadsden and Etowah county should have an appropriate exhibit for the Jamestown exposition, land movement was com menced which insures success. Every ad- vantage will be taken of the states lib- erality in making the appropriation for this purpose and nothing will be left un- done to advertise the city and her re- sources to the world at large.
 On motion of T. S. Kyle, Capt. W. P. Lay was appointed committee of one to have charge of all the exhibits and to assist in their selection and arrangement.
 The selection could not have been bet ter, as Captain Lay is one of the best posted men on the resources of this part of the state and Is an untiring worker for the city and countys upbuilding. Some excellent literature is being prepared, which will be handed out at the exposi- ton, advertising the city in thorough manner.
 Captain Lay has already commenced canvass of the manufacturers and mine operators, and will lose no time in get ting the exhibit in shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

A suggestion has been made by the members of the Commercial club for the establishment of a freight shipping bu- reau, which will be in charge of a com petent man, who will be paid salary and his entire time to be devoted to the work. All of the large shippers are in favor of the plan, and there Is little doubt but what 1t will be established at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14
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The Alaska prospector., 1907-04-04
Notice of Forfeithfe

To F. II Cook and George McNeer:
 You are hereby notified that the under >igned has expended $200 in labor and i'm pIovements on the claim known as Bench Glaim B, which runs parallel with claims l. . md 5. Rex Cullen, tributary of Chititu Creek in the Nizina mining district Alaska, said bench claim being on the west side of Rex iulch, in order tt hold said mining claims ur Ter the provisions of Sec. 232i of the Revised Statutes of the United States, being the required mount 10 hold said mining claims for the ears 1905 and l9O6 ending Dec. 3lst, 1906. Anu If within ninety (90) days from tke service oi his notice, or the complete publication there If, you fail or refuse to tribute your propor- tion of said expenditure as sco-owner your one eighth interest in said claims will become the property of the undersigned under and pursu- tnt of said Section 232i of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 10th day of Jan uary, 1907.
 A. F. HOFFMAN Date of first pu biicafion January 10, 1907 Date of last publication April II, 1907