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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
WOODMEN COMING
FOR CONVENTION
About $50 Visitors Are EX-
pected This Week
ARCHER FOR HEAD CONSUL
Spirited Rivalry viii Exist Among Ala
bama Cities for Chief Office of
Jurisdiction S-Plans for
Entertainment.
ARC HER FOR HEAD CONSUL

Jurisdiction S. Woodmen OF the World,
Will be in convention here Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday OF this week. Magic
City camp will be assisted by the various
other camps in the district In entertain
Ing the delegates
Two hundred and fifty visitors are ex-
pected. A large reception committee,
headed by L. n. Archer. chairman of the
entertainment committee, Will meet all Of
the trains today and give all welcome
to the city.
Mayor Ward will open the session Tues
day at $3.50 o'clock with an address Of
welcome. This meeting will be open to
the public, but all other sessions will be
secret
Interest runs high among members Of
the local order on account of the splr-
tied, though friendly rivalry between Mo-
bile, Montgomery and Birmingham for
the office of head camp commander. Fri
day night at a joint meeting Of the camps
OF the district L. N. Archer was unan-
imously endorsed as Blrminghams choice
for the honor. This compliment is fitting
to Sovereign Archer, who has been
moving spirit in Woodcraft for many
years.
Many matters will come up relative to
the present and future good of Woodcraft
in Alabama and the south. On both Tues
day and Wednesday nights the delegates
will be entertained at a box theatre party.
Thursday afternoon a trolley ride over
the district will be given to the dele
gates and their wives. A banquet at the
Hillman Thursday night will close the
programme. At the banquet prominent
Woodmen will speak, among whom are
Judge S. D. Weakley Judge s. L. Weaver.
w. F. Tyler and DIR. j. w. Stagg.
Headquarters of the convention will
be in the city hall after Tuesday 8 a. m.
Clerk Charles Pfeister will be at 20211s
First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
FROG AND SWITCH
PLANT DISABLED
NORTH BIRMlNG HAM CONCERN IN
CREASES CAPITAL FROM $4,000
TO $4,000. FULLY PAID MAN
ENORMOUS GROWTH.

The capacity Of the plant of the kilby
Frog and Switch company at North Biz
mineham is to be doubled Immediately.
Machinery and eIectricaf apparatus have
already been ordered for the enlarge-
ment of the plant and the necessary In
crease in building space has been pro-
vided
This plant is one of those which COM
menced business in North Birmingham
less than two years ago, and it has been
a success from the very start. Increased
demand for the output has caused the ac-
ton of the stockholders in doubling the
capacity.
g. NJ Kilby, general manager of the
plant, yesterday said in regard to the
plans:
"At meeting of the stockholders of
the Kllby Frog and Switch company,
held at. their office in North Birming-
ham March it was decided to increase
the capital stock of the company from
$4,000 to Sl3OOOO, fully paid in.
THE increase in the capital stock is
for the purpose of enlarging the capacity
of the plant which will double the
present capacity, when the additional ma
chinery and electrical apparatus, which
has already been arranged for, has been
installed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
NOBLE RESPONSE
MADE TO APPEAL
WANTS OF UNFORTUNATE RICE
FAMILY SUPPLIED BY GENER-
Gus PEOPLE OF BIRMINGHAM.
ENTIRE FAMILY is ILL.

The call made by Chief Wier through
The Age-Herald yesterday received a
quick response from persons throughout
the city. The sore need of Mrs. George
d. Rice and children was supplied before
II o'clock.
A veritable carload of groceries was
carried to their home 72l South Twenty
fifth street, in wagons and carriages by
the good people who became interested.
There were also beds and a supply of
coal among the liberal gifts.
A subscription, which was collected
around town by Sergeant Ennis, amount
ing to s4963, was carried to the suffering
family in the afternoon by Chief Wier.
Several physicians offered their services,
and the family will now have the best
of attention. Mrs. Rice is suffering from
pneumonia, both of her daughters are
sick and her husband is in Mobile dying
from consumption.
The following contribution was made
at The Age-Herald office last night:
Birmingham, March 8, 1907.
We, the members of Birmingham Herd
No. 20, Benevolent Order Buffalos for
the benefit of the family of George D.
Rice at ri Twenty-tifth street, south,
whom we learn through the press is in
destitute circumstances and needs imme-
date relief contribuate individually as
follows: c. A. Dorsey, sl.50; Thomas
Martin, 81; 2. +. Boland, 81; W. NJ Will
liams, 81; T. f. Williams, soc; Ed X.
Smith, 81: Billie Wilson, 81: Charles
Thompson, soc; r. W. Ashcraft 25c; citi-
20 al
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
GARRETT AND PARTY
SPEND TODAY HER
NEW PRESIDENT OF SEABoARD
WILL HAVE TO LEAVE TONIGHT
AND CANNOT ACCEPT CONNER.
cIAL CLUBS HOSPITALITY.

w. A. Garrett, president of the Sea-
board; H. Sewer, vice president and traf-
ne manager; Y. F. Whittelsey. general
manager; c. III. Hix, general superintend-
emit; w. l.. Seldom, chief engineer and
Engineer of Maintenance of Way Nelson
arrived in Birmingham last night on a
special train from Montgomery, over the
Louisville and Nashville.
The entire party will leave Birming-
ham tonight for Atlanta and Norfolk,
whence Mr.. Garrett will go to New York
This is the first trip over the line since
the recent election Of Mr.. Garrett as
president and Ny. Whttelsey as general
manager.
Mr.. Garrett was very tired last night
when he arrived and retired as soon as
his car was switched to tho Seaboard
tracks, on Avenue A.
The party has been over practically all
the system since the conference in Ham
let, N, c., the first of last week, when
Mr.. Whlttesey was introduced to the OFF,
cials of the road.
John l.. Parker chairman of the en-
tertainment committee of the Commercial
club, last night extended an invitation
to Mr. Garrett to remain in the city to-
morrow and be entertained at luncheon
by the club. Mr.. Garrett expressed his
appreciation, but stated that he vas COM
PEELED to return to New York immediate
1y. When he visits Birmingham next
the Commercial club will arrange to en-
terrain him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
TO INVADE The SOUTH.
McArdle Plans to Take Performers to
Central American Countries.

E. A. McArdle, manager of the Gayety
theatre, has plans ON foot for carrying
a company of circus performers, vaude-
Vile artists and other kinds of amuse-
ment to Mexico. Panama, Central and
South America this summer.
Already MI MeArdle is in correspond
ence with number Of performers. and
he Is also getting some people with cap
ital interested in his plan. Mr.. McArdle
hai spent a number of years in Mex
leo, Panama and the South American
countries hi the amusement business, and
he is thoroughly familiar with the Ian
guages and the conditions. lie said yes
-,rday that if he could make all the
arrangements and secure the additional
money he needed he felt sure that he
cou do an enormous business with the
organization he would get together
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Interested In Trade School.

Gadsden March 9.--(Special)- state
Superintendent of Education /. W. Hill,
who was in the city today, announced
that he would come here next week and
begin active work In the interest of the
Alabama Trade school for white boys,
in which he is greatly interested and pro-
poses to devote his entire time TO the
work. Professor Hill is enthusiastic over
the prospects of the school and has many
assurances of aid. The school will be in
this city or near here and will teach
worthy white boys a trade. Professor
Hill was superintendent of the city
schools here when elected state supern-
tendent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
HOBBS TALKS TO
THE BOYS TODAY
Will Take "The Boy Who Went
Fishin'" as the Subject of His
Closing Address.

More than forty boys gathered at the
Young Mems Christian association build
ing last Sunday to hear the Rev. Hoyt
Dobbs speak upon THE Boys Best
Friend" and an even larger crowd is
expected this afternoon.
Mr.. Dobbs will make the closing address
of his series, choosing as the subject,
1.-The Boy Who Went Fishing" He has
during the past month endeared himself
to the young minds, and has been able to
hold their intense interest. He is a
man of experience, and boy among
boys.
After the talk, singing some old hymns,
and solo, 1.-The Glory Song" by n. b.
Crabtree, light refreshments will be
served. The meeting will begin at 4
o. clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
RANGE WAR THREATENED.
400 Sheep Killed and Camps Burned
In Wyoming.

Sheridan, Wyo., March 9.-Northern
Wyoming Is threatened with another
range war between the cattle and sheep
men. Closely following the attack on
the Wisner camp last week, in which
400 head of sheep were killed and the
camps burned, comes the report of a
greater outrage in Owl Creek county.
The Hugh Dickey sheep camp was
attacked by band of twelve masked
men, supposed to be in the employ Of
the cattlemen. The raiders drove off
the sheep herders with threats of
death, fired the camp outfit and then
began shooting sheep. Out of total
of 5000 sheep in the band 400 have
disappeared supposed to have been
killed.
The trouble will probably spread to
other camps.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
3. Y. p. U. Convention.

The leaders of the local Baptist Young
People societies are making active
pref arations for the annual Baptist Young
Peoples union state convention, which
meets in Montgomery on April "a The
Birmingham district will be well repre-
scented. 1t is anticipated that the coming
convention will be one of the largest and
mo spirited ever held. Preparations for
the reception of the delegates has al
ready been started by the Montgomery
young people
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Windows Broken.

Gadsden. March o. Especial --Some
drunken rowdies threw several heavy rail-
road bolts at the residence OF NJ g..
Jones. superintendent iof the Gadsden
Water Works company, last night while
Mr.. and Mrs Jones We're absent and
frightened the small children of the FAM
lily. who Were alone at the time. The
force of the missels broke the windows
and doors of the residence and would
have seriously hurt the children had they
been struck. Mr.. Jones is at loss to I'M
derstand who could have been so mean
toward him and will prosecute the par
ties If they are caught.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
HERE'S THE ARGUMENT.
In Favor of Buying Jefferson County
B. & L. Stock.

In the first place, one gets per cent
for his money, payable semi-annually.
In the second place. the investment
is safe one. backed by mortgages on
improved real estate, on which payments
are made every month. thus making she
security better with each month.
In the third place, while making The
best available investment for ones self.
he is helping the wage Garner and sal
aried class to build for themselves homes
And this is putting money where 1t helps
the whole community. and the investor
ge.s back an indirect benefit in addition
to the interest on his money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Neill and Professor jerks.

Washington, March 9.-President
Roosevelt has decided to appoint Labor
Commissioner Charles p. Neill and
Prof. j. w. jerks of Cornell university
to be civilian members of the immigra-
ton commission authorized by the last
Congress. Another civilian member
remains to be chosen. The names Of
the three senators and three members
of the House who are to be on the
commission already have been an
nounced
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Life Underwriters to Meet.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Life Underwriters association of Bir-
mingham will be held at the Commercial
club rooms next Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock This is the annual meeting of
the association and new officers for the
ensuing year will be elected. The re-
firing officers are W. j. Cameron, presi-
dent: p. C. Ratliff vice president, and
w. II. Stewart, secretary treasurer. Re-
freshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Artillery Men Swap Stations.

Washington March 9.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for the
transfer of ten companies OF coast
artillery now stationed at southern
forts to northern quarters. and nine
companies of coast artillery now sta
toned in the north to southern posts.
This will carry out the plan OF hav-
ing annual change of stations for the
benefit of the artillerymen. The move
ments are to begin not later than
March 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Shapiro Resumes Duties Here.

Mr.. Isadore Shapiro, deputy clerk of the
circuit court. has returned from Mont
gomery, and has resumed his duties in
the circuit clerks office, where he has
been employed for the past five years.
Mr.. Shapiro served as journal clerk of
the house of representatives. He made
numerous friends during his stay in the
capital city and is prominently mentioned
as candidate for clerk of the next
house.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Cain Is Fined,

Gadsden March 9.--(Special)-E. ".
Cain, an Alabama City man, was fined $50
and costs in the city court this morning
on charge of carrying concealed
weapons. Cain was arrested here some
time ago by the police and was fined in
the police court. In view of the ofense
Cain was acting as special officer and
gave this excuse for carrying the pistol
He came to this city with his pistol still
on him and got drunk. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
NO WINNERS YESTERDAYS
MISSING WORD CONTEST

There were no winners in the Missing
Word contest yesterday, so the prize
Will be doubled Monday. Following were
the missing words:
A. r. Dearborn & Co.-"Business."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
OUR NEW MINISTER
Return engagement Jefferson
Theatre tomorrow night.

You had better hurry if you
want to get one of Whitaker's
$500 Pianos for $780,. 2105
Second avenue
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
French Glasses.

Madame Jacques teacher her classes
of French at 1907 Tenth avenue SOUTH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The weeks business in the court house
came to sensational ending yesterday
morning when Judge Weaver delivered
one of the severest reprimands ever a
jury received at the hands of a judge in
Jefferson county. The verdict was rem
dered in the case of Thomas Shelton
charged with murder in the first degree.
In the first division of the city court
the jury In the case of Louisville Packing
company VS.. II. II. Huffstutler returned
a verdict for the defendant ON his plea Of
set-off and recoupment for $500.
The Tully will contest which had been
on trial in the probate court for nearly
two weeks before Judge Samuel b.
Greene and a jury, resulted in mistrial.
The will Of Miss Jane Tully was contest
ed by Mrs. Wallace, sister of the tes-
tatrix, on the ground of undue influence
under which, 1t was alleged, the deceased
made a beauest of one-haf of her resid-
uary estate after the payment of certain
specified amounts.
In the circuit court of the United States
the jury in the case of William M. Smith,
trustee, vs. Alabama National bank re-
turned a verdict for the plaintiff for S2l,-
1885, The case, which had been on trial
several days, arose out of conveyance
made by the Admission Rolling Mill COM
pany of certain assets in It's possession
at a time when it was alleged the Rolling
Mill company was insolvent and whereby
the Alabama National bank became a
preferred creditor
Circuit Court.
In the circuit court yesterday the fol-
lowing judgments We're rendered by Judge
Lane: '''''
California Fruit, Cider and Extract
company VS.. d. u. Robbins ct al; judg-
ment for s7l7i
w. G. Estes VS.. A. d. Jones; Judgment
for s29197.
Henry Segel VS.. James A. Allen. re-
ceived; order of sale granted.
Alabama State Land company VS.. j. A.
sadler; Judgment by default for the land
sued for
North Birmingham Building company
VS.. C. A. Griffith; Judgment for claimant.
Judge Lane will call the jury docket on
tomorrow morning in the circuit court.
City Court.
In the first division of the city court
yesterday, the Jury in the case of the
Louisville Packing company VS.. II. II.
Huffstuter, returned a verdict for the
defendant for $500 on plea of set-off and
recoupment.
Motions for new trials were made in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10
Spring Humors

scrofula, eczema, all eruptons rheumatism catarrh,
kidney and liver troubles and all other complaints
caused by impure blood or low condition of the
system 1t is an honest medicine of genuine merit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10

Jesse French Piano CO. Richmond"
Joe e. Lee Slaughter" Select"
Miss Reynolds Beauty Parlors-'Neces-
sary."
UuoI, JIfII-oPall
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-04
SHOULD BE N HARMONY.

The Lexington Advertiser very
truly remarks that, "The voice Of
the people is the voice of God"
The people of Mississippi have by
their votes endorsed the policies
enunciated by Senator Noel during
his candidacy for the governorship
and are DESTROYS Of seeing them put
into effect. They realize that a
speaker Of the house OF representa-
tives, with his appointive power Of
committees, if antagonistic, can, to
a great extent, vitiate and nullify
the best efforts of the chief execu.
tive Of the state in carrying out de-
sired reforms and measures, II is
now up to the representatives to
elect a speaker who is not antago-
nistic to the ingoing administration.
To elect one known to be opposed
to the policies of the new admins
tration would be tc thwart the dis.
tinctly expressed will Of the people
and TO greatly hamper any contem-
plated work of reform.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-04
.IMP0R TANT TO FARMERS.

The attention Of ginners and
farmers is directed to the following
letter issued by the Greenwood Cot
ton Exchange, says the Carrollton
Conservative, Here is work 70 the
Farmers Union hal will yield fruit,
that is dollars to all producers Of
cotton, Every individual farmer
should demand of his ginner that
he run out the roll" before letting
his cotton 60 into the saws. Read
the letter:
Greenwood, Sept. II, 1907.
The Greenwood Cotton Exchange,
in view of the great loss to planters,
factors and buyers arising from the
custom Of system gins in falling to
run out the roll before starting gin
ming another bale of different grade
and staple, thereby causing a thin
plate of different grade or staple
than the bale to follow; would most
earnestly urge all ginners to change
the operation of their gins in this
respect.
The loss resulting from these gin
plates must always fall upon the
producer as the buyer in making
price on gin plate bales must figure
on the labor cost and loss in weight
resulting from the removal of such
gin plates. This loss will average
$500 per bale ON bender cotton,
and from $500 upward on staple
cotton.
W. r.. HUMPHREY, Pres.
G, p. ELLIOTT, Sec.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-04
PMEYhMDtRS MEETING CALLED.

W. D. Robinson Of New Orleans,
a policyholder, has issued a call for
a meeting Of the policyholders Of
the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance
Company and the Mutual Reserve
Fund Life Insurance Association in
the States Of Mississippi and Louis
lana to be held in the parlors of the
New Denechaud Hotel at New Or
leans, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1907, at
II O'Clock noon for the purpose Of
taking such steps as may be neces-
sary for the protection of their in
terests and their legal rights as
policyholders. The call for the
meeting requests those policyholders
who cannot attend in person tosend
representatives or proxies and their
names, addresses and amounts of
their policies.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-04
ATTENTION. FORREST CAVALRY.

There will be another Reunion Of
the Forrest Cavalry Corps in Mem.
phis Oct, II, 1907, similar to the
one held there last October, but with
more horses and more extensive
preparation. This is given by our
Comrades and friends in Memphis
and we should show our apprecia-
ton by attending and participating.
All Veterans are requested to re-
port Immediately upon their arrival
at the Merchants Exchange, register
and secure badges. The Commit
tee will be there also to assign you
to homes whilst you remain in the
city. II is expected to have a horse
for every Veteran to ride free Of
charge,
Come one, Come all We cannot
hope 10 see another Reunion like
this one will be. Reduced rates
will be secured ON all railroads.
II. "A. TYLER, Lieut.. Gen'l.
Commanding Forrest Cavalry Corps.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-04
Delta Bank 4 Trust C0mpany.

The management Of tho Delta Banl
with It's usual foresight has decided 3,
amend It's charter, as provided for il
the New Code so as to make IL a Trust
Company as we'll as q Bank.
The growth of Trust Companies with.
In the last four or Ave years is perfect.
ly wonderful.
The Mercantile Trust Co., OF st.
Louis, began business 8 years ago with
a million dollars capital. To-day they
have twenty millions capital and does
the largest banking business In the
northwest.
A Trust Company can act as trustee
In deeds OF trust for Loan companies or
individuals; can be administrators, ey-
ecutors Of wills, guardians OF minor
children, make private and public
bonds and do all those things, which II
put In the hands or name Of an individu-
al would be left in a bad fix should the
individual die, move away or turn ras-
cal.
II Is a great thing to have Q solid In.
situation like the Delta Bank in tho com.
munity and empowered to take charge
Of large estates and administer them
a. the law directs. Tho corporation
will never die and under the eye Of the
law and Its stockholders will be prop
srly carried on BY good business mon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-04
ENGLISH COTTON
SPINNf2S COMING.
October iith. and Arrangements TO Tn
tertaln Them While Here.

The Greenwood BUSINESS League has
appointed the following committees II
arrange for and entertain the party n
English cotton spinners who will make
a few hours stop in Greenwood OF
October 18th:
Arrangements Committee-S. r. KEGS,
Ter, W. r. Humphrey, II. II. Barrett, s
g. Wilson. W. S. Barry.
Entertainment Commit W. NJ
Hammer, p. A. Malone, ". X. Humphrey
II. Il. Calm, q. p. Elliott, ]. W. Barnwell
q. A. Wilson, r. n. Henderson, A. r
Gardner, Y. n. Mrshsnc. II. Thayer, Il
NJ. Purcell. X. G. King, A. Weller. ]. W
Brown, b. Y. Williamson, y. b. proyine
+. X, Austin, s. q. Wilson, j. D. Duncan,
Robt. Wilson, W. G. George, W. N,
pharr, q. W. ~Eggleston, b. @. Humph,
reys, Jr, II. r. McShane.
Relative TO tho visit Of these people
TO our little city, MI. W. T.. Henderson,
Southern Agent Of the Land and Indus
trial Department Of the Southern Rail-
way Co., has written the Secretary oil
the Business League here az follows:
Dear Sir Referring to previous cor
respondence in regard TO the Cotton
Spinners train to arrive In your city
on date named.
81 beg to call your attention to the
fact that there will be In the party a
dozen OF more ladies', including several
from England, one or two from Germany
and one or two from France. | mention
this In order that you may have some
ladies TO meet them, If yon deem IL nee.
essary.
"In addition to the very large number
of Spinners from England and Scotland,
there will be 10 from Germany, 10 from
Austria, 0 from France, s from Belgium,
4 from Italy and 2 from Portugal.
with this information you will be
prepared to appoint OF your committee
such representatives AS will make the
trip pleasant, and | trust profitable to
all concerned"