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The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Charges Based on Ship
mentS of Oil to
Vermont.
Fines Will Aggregate
$2,000,000 on Con-
viction.
Government Attorneys
to Aid in Drawing
Up Bill.

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-A special to
the World from jamestown. n. Y,
says:
More indictments against the Stand
ard Oil Company. the Vacuum OIL Com
pany Ga subsidiary company Of the
Standard) and the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company for violations Of the IN
terstate commerce law win undoubtedly
be returned Friday afternoon when the
Federal grand jury. which has been In
vestigating these cases for the past
three weeks In this city, will make its
report
The alleged violations are in connec-
tion with shipments of oil from Olean
to various points in Vermont, and as
the shipment of a single oil-tank car Is
considered a separate count these com
panies. II convicted. will be liable to
fines aggregating nearly 100000. The
Investigation covers the year 1905, part
OF 1904. and the carly part of 1906.
Include New York Central.
The New York Central has also been
Srcluded in the investigation. but It Is
unlikely that II will be indicted for re-
batting, as the investigation covers prac-
tically the same ground as that Of last
year, when no conclusive evidence that
Il had given rebates was found 1t is
expected. however, that indictments viii
be returned against the Central for
failing to publish its freight rates as
Sequired by the Interstate Commerce
Commission, the same onense for which
81 was convicted and fined $4,000 at
Rochester last June.
o. E. Pagln, special assistant to At
torney General Bonaparte. has arrived
here supposedly for the purpose Of as
sistinS in drawing the indictments.
T. G. NJ. SCHNEIDER Assisting.
The investigation has been conducted
by Special Assistant District Attorney
S. Wallace Dempsey. OF Lockport. G.
NJ Crosland, representing the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and T. @. n.
SCHNEIDER, representing the Bureau of
Corporation, of Washington. have also
been here n greater part Of the time
assisting in the work.
The evidence given by the large num-
Der OF witnesses examined shows that
the rates at which the Standard shipped
oil from Olean TO Vermont were much
lower than those given to independent
producers. The published rate was Z61z
cents per hundred from Olean to Nor
wood, plas the charges from Norwood
10 the Vermont points. The rate al
lowed the Standard was II 4-5 cents for
the same territory.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
DON'T WANT TO SEE
THE WHISKY WASTED

MACON. Ca. Aug. SIN order to aid
the saloonkeepers IN their effort 10 dis
pose Of their stocks before the first
OF the year, when they will have to go
out OF business under the new prOhibl-
ton law. the city council has extended
the closing hour from y to 2 o'clock in
the morning.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
PROHIBITION LEAGUE
CARRIES ATLANTA, GA.

ATLANTA, Gs.. Aug. s.-The city cleo
ton yesterday passed of quietly. Out
OF a total registration OF 6,7Ss. a vote Of
,453 was cast.
representatives 70 city council this year.
All the candidates for aldermen and
councilmen who were !ndorsed by the
Young Mems Prohibition League were
elected.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
FLY FLIES TO COURT
FOR RELIEF FROM FLY

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. s.-George
Townsend Fly. OF S325 North Tenth
street. who IS twenty-six years old and
unmarried. has grown tired OF his
family name and has petitioned The
common pleas court 10 cut Il out. and
leave his appellauon plain George
Townsend.
Fly Is a printer and he declares that
his name Is a source Of continuous en-
barra ssment and Inconvenience to him
and interferes with the orderly and
dignifed transaction OF his business. In
short. he says, he doesn't want 10 be
any longer a Fly printer.
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FALLS so FEET ON HEAD;
NEGRO is ONLY SCRATCHED

POTTSTOWN, Pa. Aug. s.-Falling
from a stack at the Warwick Furnace
Lewis A Wells, a negro, plunged head
first fifty feet and landed on his head
on a pile OF iron
Men who ran 70 his aid. expecting 10
find a dead man. were astounded 10 see
that Wells was conscious and had es-
capped with Few scratches on his head
and shoulders
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Bride IS Found Dead
After Telling of Love:
Police Hold Husband
Was Womans Fourth Marriage and She Told
Mother Never in Fondest Dreams Had She
Imagined Such Happiness.

MARION, Ohio, Aug. ST am so
happy that the ups and downs of my
life pale into insignifcance as compared
with my complete contentment and hap
piness. I never in my fondest dreams
knew anything Ike the love that exists
between Frank and l.
This honeymoon message from Mrs.
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Frank Elns. Of Findlay, to her mother.
Mrs. J. N. Davidson. OF this city, was
followed by a telegram from the hus-
band, saying his bride had accidentally
killed herself.
he is held by the police at Los An
geles, Cal. where the tragedy occurred
He was the fourth husband of the bride.
though her first sweetheart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
WORTH FINDING. Discovery of Young Lady Bookkeeper.

Food has much to do with the way one accomplishes any kind of work; poorly digested or improper food Is the most frequent cause of nervous breakdown and the surest way back to health Is by properly selected food
 A young lady in Calf. says; Much of the time until I was 19 years old had poor digestion caused by eating too much starchy and greasy food; many days I would suffer if I ate anything at all.
 Entering the office of large firm as accountant, l soon broke down under the work and from being insufhciently nour- ished because I did not digest my food. suffered almost constantly with ner- vous sick headache.
 About that time Grape-Nuts was rec commended to me and on trying 1t I was really astonished at the result for it was the first food that had really agreed with me for years.
 within a day or two my headaches stopped, my nerves began to get strong and my brain clear so that when I took up my work again I was able. alone, to do the entire work before done by two
 q ate nothing but Grape-Nuts with cream. for lunch each day sometimes heating sup a raw egg with 1t. I have found 1t very beneficial eaten dry, chewed we'll when tired or nervous.
 MY gain under Grape-Nuts diet was rapid and still continues. I gained one or two pounds week at first; now I hold my normal healthy weight and never suffer from indigestion-thanks to Grape-Nuts!
 My brother-in-law has been restored to perfect health upon Grape-Nuts diet. We naturally think the world and all of the food" Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the book, "The Road to Wellvile." in pkss
 There's a reascn."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
FILLS NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE
 FULL OF BULLET HOLES

William Plumber, an alleged bad man of Walker street, was arrested last night by Officer Tully under three charges. What led to the arrest was the allega- ton that the negro had amused himself by firing continuously at the home of his neighoor, Walter Hughes.
 Hughes telephoned the police depart ment that Plumbers "forty-four" had piled so many holes through hls walls that he was trihe afraid that in case 1t rained he and his entire family would be drowned Officer Fully went to the scene, but did not encounter the man with the pistol. No sooner had he again seat ed himself in the wagon room, however, than Hughes second time made piteous complaint Plumber returned shortly after you left" said the negro, and en- ragged that I had made a report of his numerous offenses, began his lombard ment second time I cannot describe how many times he has sent bullet whirllng through my house. So far none
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GAMBLING IS DEAD
 FOR TIME BEING
SPECIAL OFFICERS HAVE LITTLE TO DO-NOW MET WITH OPEN ARMS WHERE DOORS WERE ONCE BARRED.

Two men with nothing to do, who try as hard for business as any others in this hustling community and who, never theless, are reaping little rawrd for their labor, are officers Parker and Street.
 At their approach doors, formerly barred, are thrown wide open, and along the walls where men formerly wooed the Goddess Fortune, stiffness reigns.
 Gambling is at low ebb in Birming- ham. The four special men detailed to wage ceaseless crusade against the fol- lowers of the green cloth" profession are waging a. crusade so fiercely that they encounter none who disregard the law. Every afternoon they go into those place where formerly men made merry at times, and at other times had cause to grumble at the rolling of the "bones,' but Tor week none save the negro has been ar rested. At night the same places are vis- tied, and when the officers approach the door, some proprietor with key meets them. The doors are open, but the old revels to which the officers have grown accustomed are no longer revealed.
 Chief Wier realizes. as does the men de- tailed to do this work that under great pressure the gambler will go out of busi- ness, but ever with an intention to later return, and reap rich revenue for the interval of loss. For this reason the or ficers are not removed from the trail, and when again the gambler gets busy news of raids will be reported.
 But right now gambling in Birmingham Ia dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
EAST LAKE SCHOOL.
Additional Room and Teachers Pro-
 vided for New Pupils.

The first term of the current school year of the East Lake public schools con- cluded on Saturday. The total enrolment exceeded TOO, with an approximate av- craze attendance of 800. Additional room has been provided to accumulate the increasing number of pupils, and these rooms have been fitted out in the most approved and modern style. Miss Louise Pitts, B. A., a graduate of Shorter col- lege has been added to the teaching staff, which makes the total number of teach CTS sixteen for the white school
 The spring term begins today. and all pupils who propose to enter for this term are requested to be present this morn ing. Beginners In grade 1 will not be re- ceived after the second week of the term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
NEW ORLEANS SENDS
 PARTY OF GROCERS
MORE THAN A HUNDRED WILL SPEND NEXT MONDAY IN BIR- MINGHAM VISITING WITH LOCAL BUSINESS MEN.

A party of 100 or more retail grocers from New Orleans will spend next Mon day in Birmingham.
 It Is probable that the Commercial club, the Board of Trade and the Wholesale and Retail Grocers' associations will ap- point committees and arrange for the entertainment of the visitors, who are on trip for two or three weeks.
 The party will travel on a special trainr leaving New orleans next Sunday night at 12 o'clock, and arriving at Meridian at a m. over the New Orleans and North eastern. From Meridian to Birmingham the party will travel over the Alabama Great Southern, arriving here at 10 O clock.
 The entire day will be spent in Bir- mingham, the party leaving here at 12 o'clock Monday night for Chattanooga, where 1t will arrive at 4 oclock Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be spent in Chat tanooga, the party leaving there at 6 o'clock that night for Cincinnati, where 1t Is due to arrive at a. m. Wednesday
 The train will be composed of two bag gage cars, one of which will be used as a commissary car, and three l6-section tourist sleeping cars.
 H. F. Latimer travelling passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent, Will take the matter of entertaining the visi- tors up with the various bodies in Bir- mingham today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21

of us are dead.' The negro stated, too, that immediately after the officer had departed, Plumber had walked across the street and there calmly seating him self upon the ground had begun shoot Ing. As soon as the chambers were emptied he would reload.
 Moved by the complaint of the negro. Officer Fully again rode to Walker street and Eighth avenue and again found the said Plumber nowhere. However, he made determined search and finally located the negro He had secreted him- self in his own back yard. and was spied by the officer before he realized his dan ger. When he did face about he was looking down the dark barrel of a forty four" other than his own. and he shot his hands high towards the heavens.
 He Is charged with carrying a weapon concealed, for the officer searching him, came across the heavy gun which had played sad havoc with Hughes walls. Additional charges are assault with in- tent to murder and disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21

placed in command of General Cunning hams brigade, which he reorganized after it had been badly demoralized and cut up generally by hard campaigning. In 1865, after all the Alabama troops had been combined in two brigades, General Shell ley was placed in command of one of them.
 At Franklin, Shelleys brigade was held first in reserve of the line battle, at the center of Stewards corps, but was put in the front line as the advance was made Charging forward impetuously the enemy was swept in disorder from the outer works, but in crossing the open plain that intervened before the inner works, the brigade was torn at every step by destructive artillery and musketry fire. Finally they reached an abattis.
 lover this" General Walthall reports, mo organized force could go, and here the main body of my command, both front line and reserve was repulsed in confusion. But over this obstacle. im- possible for a solid line, many officers and men, among them Brigadier General Shelley, made their way, and some cross ing the ditch in it's rear were captured and others killed or wounded in the ef- fort to mount the embankment. In this assault shelIey's brigade lost 432 killed and wounded out of HOO engaged. His
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horse was killed under him and seven were shot in his clothing.''
 Life After the War.

own horse was killed under him and seven holes were shot in his clothing
 Life After the War.
 In June, 1865, he was married to Kath- leen Mcconnell. daughter of Felix Grundy Mcconnell distinguished Alabama con- gressman. On June 24 of that year he started for South America, but was taken sick in Louisiana, and remained there a year, after which he resumed his business as contractor and builder.
 He took an active part in politics, and in 1874 was appointed sheriff of Dallas county. He served two years as sheriff
 His first wife died within few years and he then married the younger sister, Volivia, in the same year that he was elected to Congress from the Selma dis trict, where he served with distinction for four consecutive terms. After volun- tary retirement from Congress President Cleveland appointed him fourth auditor of the treasury, which office he held four years.
 Upon his return from Washington he settled in Birmingham, where he finished his years. In September, 1892, when 1t became necessary to make a mighty ef- fort to keep Alabama in the democratic ranks the state executive committee cre- ated a campaign committee to which was intrusted the duties and responsibilities of supreme command. With one accord the charmanship of the campaign com mittee was intrusted to Gen. Charles M. Shelley, by whose wise and courageous conduct a brilliant victory was achieved.
 In recent years he was member of the law firm of Shelley. Butler & Martin, Washington, his associates being Gen. M. c. Butler and J. H. c. Martin.
 Safe in the confidence and affections of his people, he afterwards stood at the head of public affairs in his state in that enviable position which can only be held by a distinguished leader without office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
AUDITOR REPORTS
 ON COUNTY FINANCES
CREDIT BALANCE OVER $tt3,ooo- RECOMMENDS LEGISLATION TO REGULATE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

The annual report of County Auditor Robert Morris for the fiscal year ending September 80, 1906 has been completed.
 During the year the total receipts were s54s61O.72 and the disbursements were $4s6, $50. .4s, a difference of nearly so0.00o.
 Commenting upon this feature of the report Aud3tor Marris says; There has existed no necessity during the present fiscal year for the creation of any float Ing debt, or debt of borrowed money. and In view of the fact that the sum of s113, ,1201S is carried forward as balance to the credit of the general fund to begin tho new year with there should never exist the necessity for borrowing money to meet the county's current ex- nenses. when you consider that there was only s4B,OO93 to the credit of this fund at the end of the previous year. This increased balance holds good pro portionately with reference to all other funds. except the road and bridge funds These balances arc much less than are those of tho year previous"
 The auditor proceeds to make several recommende tons which he considers necessary and for which he asks iegisla- ton. Among the recommendations made are the following A law to make the practice in justice of peace courts uni- form in the matter of fees and charges. A general disbursing head for all county finance. An amendment to the present road laws with reference 10 the collec- ton of road tax A law to set the fine and forfeiture fund inside it's cash re- sources. County ownership of lighting and heating plant in the courthouse and iau. law to regulate the duties of the county coroner.
 The receipts for the fiscal year ending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
- Revival Services at Elyton.

The revival services of State Evangelist Rev. W. J. Ray at Elyton Baptist church arc attracting considerable attention, practically a full house greeting both services yesterday. The song service was ar especial feature. The singing was con- ducted by Professor Robinson, who has been secured by Mir. Ray for this pur- pose. Services are held daily at 10 a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
PLAN TO RELIEVE
 GAR CONGESTION
ANDERSON WOULD MAKE ROADS PAY PENALTY OF $5 A DAY. coNsIoNEE SHOULD ALSO PAY FOR OVERTIME.

Maj. Frank Y, Anderson has a plan which he believes would remedy the car situation and prevent congestion of freight cars if it were made a law and enforced In speaking about his plan yes- terday he said:
 My idea is that railroad should be made to pay $5 per day for the use of a car belonging to some other road which has been emptied by the person to whom 1t was consibned, and after a reasonable time has been allowed for the return of the car to the initial road.
 For instance a Southern railway car is delivered to the Alabama Great South ern for delivery to a person at Attalla After the person to whom 1t Is consigned has unloaded the car the Alabama Great Southern should have reasonable num- Der of days in which to deliver that car back to the Southern. loaded If possible but empty if there was no available load
 After the Alabama Great Southern has had that car over reasonable time 1t should pay $5 per day for it's use If that much was charged the road 1t would deliver the car back to the initial road promptly and there would be no conges- tion. At present the assessment Is only 25 cents per day and a railroad can make more money by paying the 25 cents an1 using the car than by returning the car and not paying the assessment.
 "on the other hand the person to whom a car is sent should be assessed 8 per day for use of that car after a certain day. Merchants frequently use a car as a warehouse, 1t being cheaper to use the car than to empty 1t and store the con- tents in a warehouse That is wrong and the merchant should be made to pay $5 per day after a reasonable time is given to unload the car.
 "A law along these ideas would relieve the situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
ROBBERIES ARE REPORTED.
One Man Says Thieves Got $11.so
 From His Residence.

w. c. Bradford. 29Os Third avenue. re- ported to headquarters yesterday that a thief entered his residence early Sat urday morning and departed with con- siderable things, among the number be- ing s11.sO In money.
 Another robbery was reported yesterday. This was of Frisco car No. 15516, which was standing at Fifteenth street and Ninth avenue. The thieves made away with a large number of pairs of shoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
HELD AS SUSPECT.
Man Is Believed to be Implicated in
 Murder at Cordova.

Will Morgan. white, is held at the city jail suspected of knowing something of murder which occurred in Cordova Sat urday night. He was arrested by onicer Robinette, and confined at the instance of Detective Murphy.
 Officer Robinette learned that the mur- der had occurred in Cordova, that the man had arrived In Avondale yesterday. and that he was wearing coat on which was much blood. The arrest followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
THE WEATHER

Washington, January 2O.-Foreeast for Alabama: Fair, colder Monday Tuesday fair; light to fresh north to northeast winds.
 Mississippi: Fair Monday, colder in east portion; Tuesday fair, warmer, light to fresh north to northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
Nordica Tickets.

are rapidly selling out. but there are still some good ones at Seals Piano store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21

Hoods Sarsaparilla keeps the blood pure and the whole system in perfect order. Take only Hoods.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-07
HAMPTON FiREMEN GET
A MYSTERIOUS PACKAGE
"Do Not Open Until Committee Ar
rives" Are the instructions Writ
/ ten Upon the Bundle.

The curiosity of the members of
the Hampton Fire Department was
aroused yesterday by the receipt of
Il large express package, which came
addressed to the Hampton Fire De-
partmcnt" On the outside of the
package We're written instructions to
the fircmen not to open the package
until a committee arrives from Read
ing, Pa.
The package probably contains
handsome picture. although the in
structions were lived ZIP to by the
firemen, Notwithstanding that it was
Il great temptation To take n. peep
through the covers.
The package is about six feet in
length and four feet in width The
express marks show that it was sent
from Reading. but just what it will
turn out TO be is the burning ques-
tion among the laddies.
Three years ago fire company
from Reading came to Hampton and
spent two days here. At that time
the local firemcn showed the Penn
sylvanians around the Peninsula. and
1t is likely that the mysterious pack
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-07
Mrs. schmeIz to sinq.

Mrs. Henry Lane Schmelz Will t.,
the soloist Mt the services in old st
Johns Episcopal church this after
noon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-07
JUDGE MONTAGUE SPENT
[ $500 IN CAMPAIGN
Secured Nomination for Common.
wealth's Attorney OF County With
Very Small Expenditure.

| II cost Judge Edgar t. Montague
only S22.G0 to be nominated for com.
monwealth's attorney III The Demo
cratic primary held Il week from yes.
tcrday.
This fact was brought out ycstcr.
day when judge Montague filed with
Clerk OF the Courts Harry IL. Holt his
list of expenses. OF the sum $50 was
paid into the county committee ms an
entrance fee, 81 went FOR printing,
S5.l0 for car fare and S2.50 went to
hire buggy nj Fox llill on the primary
day.
1t is probably the smallest amount
ever expended by a candidate in Il
contest which was as spirited rs the
battle between Judge Montague and
Commonwealth Attorney b. a.
Lewis.
MIR. Lewis has not yet filed his list
of expenses.