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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
News of Livingston.

Livingston, August 7.-(Speclal)-A con ference of the Masonic lodges of Sum- ter county is in session at Sumter vile. with a large attendance.
 A well is being bored here for the Alabama Normal college. It Is thought that fine stream will be struck at six or eight hundred feet
 Bids for the proposed $2o,oO0 school building for the Alabama Normal col lege were all rejected Saturday not be- ing in the limit. bat the contract will be les this week.
 Misses Katie and Lillian Allen are at tending a house party at Mrs W. w. McAlpine's at Boligee this week and with a party from Eutaw will have a big fsh-fry on the Blgbee river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
Fulton Gets His Messaoe.

One evidence of just how small the world is was demonstrated yesterday l when Reid Fulton, president of the Rush Drug company of this city, received | card through the mail that he had sent adrift at sea on the morning of May 70, off the coast of Can Pedros. Cal.
 Fulton and a party of gentlemen and ladies left San Pedros early in the morn ing for trip to an island, about 75 miles away. MT. Fulton got into an ar gument with one of the ladies of the party regarding the finding of bottles that had been turned adrift. He made a wager with one of the ladies, and he bet her $50 that he could put a card in bottle and throw it out to sea and that he would hear from 1t at some fu- ture time. The bet was promptly taken up and he wrote the following on q card, and putting it In a bottle. cast it overboard:
 Return this card to T. R. Fulton, Bessemer. Ala. and get $5 reward"
 He received the card on August 1, and it came from Redlands, Cal. The let ter accompanying it stated that a party of young men in charge of M. A. Holla- baugh, general secretary of the Young Mems Christian association of Redlands, had gone out on a maroon, and one of the young men picked the bottle up cn tiie pedcH' lHe cdru was not the Sngnt- est bit discolored, and showed that the water had never gotten inside the bot tie.
 MT. Fulton sent his check last evening for S5 to the young man and expressed the hope that he would always be lucky in everything that he attempted
 He wired the young lady with whom he made the bet last evening, and receiv- ed wire this morning, stating that If he would make draft on her it would be protected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
Personal and General.

Mayor D. F. Sugg and w. L. Clark have returned from visit to Cuba. They report a splendid trip.
 MT and Mrs. G. F. N. Hutchings will leave Saturday for Garfield, O., on a visit to Mrs. Hutchings' relatives.
 Miss Linnie Steele of Miami, Fla. is the guest of Mrs J. W. Harrel on Sev- eighteenth street
 Dr. and Mrs. w. T. Hendon returned last night from Marion, where they went to attend the funeral of T. M Hendon, who died a few days ago
 Mrs. Mary Fraser, formerly bookkeeper for w. T. Snow who now resides in Lafayette, leaves today for trip to Minnesota.
 MT. and Mrs. George Tregressor will leave Friday for a two weeks visit to Griffin, Ga
 The Joy Bearers of the Cumberland Presbyterian church will give a lawn festival on the church ground on Ave- nue l and Eighteenth street tomorrow evening. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
 Frank Stafford has bought out the Ems ley Electric company on Avenue E and Twentieth street J. NJ Dugger will take charge of the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
New School Board.

Huntsville, August 7.-tSpeciaL 1.-The bill creating a school board for the city of Huntsville has been signed by Gov ernor Conner and has become a law. The of the board and R. E. Pettus, Jackson Rand, Paul Speake and W. I. Welmar as members with the right to name their successors when their terms expire This ends the school muddle between the state and the city, which in the past has had the effect of causing separate state and city schools to be operated. The board will receive money from the city and state and will maintain first-class schools here for the city children. The establish ment of the new board appears to be satisfactory to all parties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
Personal and General.

Miss Henrietta Gersman of Hot Springs Is visiting MT and Mrs. Sam Seigel.
 Miss Stella and Miss Rosa Marcus of Montgomery, who have been visiting theIr cousin, MT. A. Leo Marcus, at the residence of Mrs. Sol Erlick, will leave for home tomorrow. They have received many social attentions during their brief stay in the city and the many friends they have made will regret to see them leave
 Miss Carrie Ackenhauser, register clerk al the postoffice will leave tomorrow on her annual vacation. She will spend most of the time at Clear Springs.
 Mr. David H. Fulton and MT R. Eugene Rardet will leave for the east on Sun day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
HAS EPIDEMIC OF
 HOUSE BREAKING Residences and Stores Broken.
 Into at Selma ENGINE JUMPS THE TRACK Southern Traffic Is Badly Hampered By Mishaps Between Selma and
 Mobie-Grand Master
 Is Enjoned.
ENGINE JUMPS THE TRACK

Selma, August 7.-(Special. )-Tuesday nights burglaries, when several residences were entered, were followed last night by one successful entry and two attempts. l The store of Pollard Brothers on Broad street was entered from the rear door and quantity of clothing and other wearing apparel taken. This morning when the store was opened the rear door, which opened on d private alley, was found open. There was evidence on every hand of the presence of an intruder dur ing the night and an examination dis closed that three or four suits were miss ing besides other articles.
 About s or 9 o'clock last night tele- phone message from Mrs. Hunters res idence, corner of Selma and Union streets caused members of the police force to be dispatched to the place. Burglars had been detected trying to get into the house. the would-be intruder being described as a tall, yellow negro
 Later during the night someone tried to force an entrance into the home of AIr. C. l.. DeBardelaben on Church street Mr. DeBardelaoen being absent from home Mrs. DeBardelaben fired pistol twice at the form seen at the window.
 Among the residences entered night before last was that of MT. F. r. Pat terson, who lives in the old Safiold house. The thief took Mir. Patterson's trousers out on the front porch and left them after rining the pockets. Fortunately MT. Patterson did not have any money in his pockets and the thief made water haul.
 In the account of the residences entered given yesterday was that of MT. R. w. Barnes, corner of King and Alabama streets This was an error caused through confoundng the name of R. w Barn well, the latters house being entered. Both places were put down at police head qquarters through the similarity of names.
 Another Wreck.
 The Mobile and Selma divisions of the Southern are catching it in the way of wrecks during the past few days. The third of the series occurred yesterday aft ernoon when the big Jack pulling a freight train was derailed at Fulton about half way between Selma and Mo- bile. The big engine upon leaving the track turned squarely across the rails blocking traffic until track could be built around it. Passenger train No. 25, leaving Selma at 425 yesterday after noon ndu to lTdnsltr NllH lIdlH -No. SS due here at 1 a. m. today. The latter train reached Selma about 2 o'clock and proceeded to Birmingham.
 Did Not Preside.
 C. A. Howze the defacto District Grand master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, which is in session in this city, is not presiding at the meetings as was stated yesterday. The injunction issued by Judge Altman has been obeyed by Howze and he has not attempted to exercise any of the functions of his office since the same was issued. There are about four hundred delegates to the meeting. which shows quite a great deal of interest being manifested despite the litigation that Is embarrassing the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
Did Not Presid de.
On Ten-DaY Parole.

Montgomery, August 7-(Special) )-Gov- ernor Conner has granted q ten day pa role to Oscar Earle a white convict sent to the penitentiary from Tallapoosa coun- ty for a term of twenty years. The parole was granted in order that Earle might attend the funeral of one of his children, the child having died at the home of its mother, at Lanette, Cham bers county, Monday. Earle has made a model prisoner and his good record se- cured for him the privilege of attend ing the funeral of his child. The parole expires August i7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
HOME BURGL LAR|zED AND MONEY TAKEN William Rayner Loses S135 BIG RAILROAD MEETING Directors and Promoters of North Ala bama and Western Will Discuss
 Plans at Court House
 In Decatur.
BIG RAILROAD MEETING

Decatur, August 7.-(Special. )-Last night the home of William Rayner ten miles west of this city in the country was visited by burglars, during the ab- sence of the family. A trunk was broken open and s135 in cash was stolen.
 Bloodhounds were taken out to the scene of the crime at once and took the trail as soon as they arrived, but finally lost it in swamp.
 Negro Dies.
 Sam Noble, the Birmingham negro who was cut by another negro on d Louis- Vile and Nashville train, south of here Monday night, died here last night
 John Green, another negro from Birm- ingham, who did the cutting, is in jail here and will be tried on the charge oe murder before justice of the peace.
 Double Wedding.
 A double wedding, tinged with romance. took place at the county court house here today. The contracting parties were Miss Dixie Powell and John c. Stew and Miss Ollie Powell and Polk Ross. The double ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. L. Yates, pastor of the Gen. tral Baptist church of New Decatur
 Both the brides are from Hillsboro. a station of the Southern railway a few miles west of here They are sisters. The grooms are from Tennessee. The young people said they just wanted to surprise their friends.
 Both couples left for Nashville, Tenn, on an afternoon train.
 a New Buildings.
 The contracts for two large brick build- ings in Tuscumbia have just been let to Ben M. Nelson. of Decatur, and he will commence work at once.
 The buildings are a warehouse for the farmers union. costing sl5,OO0: the other is a business block costing like amount.
 Railroad Meeting.
 On August 18th there will be A big railroad meeting at the court house in this city
 The directors and promoters of the pro- posed North Alabama and Western rail way have called the meeting and the plans for the construction of the road will be discussed.
 The proposed road Is to run from IuScumbia to Gadsden, passing through Falkville, nineteen miles south of here on the Louisville and Nashville. It is un- derstood that an effort Is to be made at the meeting to be held here to have the road run through the Decaturs,
 This road is already more than a paper road. Partial surveys have been made and considerable amount of the stock has already been subscribed. It is sad that the construction work on the road will commence within a year
 Sunday School Convention.
 The Morgan county Sunday school con vention will be held at Center Sprnigs tomorrow and Friday.
 Many papers are to be read and dis cussed by some of tho moss prominent Sunday school workers in this and other counties of North Alabama. It Is expect ed that the convention will be largely at- tended
 John w. Wurthum, baggage agent at the union station. Is building handsome S40O0 brick residence in Decatur.
 Robert Wilkinson has closed out his business In New Decatur and sold all his property there and will move to Blanch, Tenn, where he will engage n business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
Fire at Union Sprinos,

Union Springs, August 7.-tSpecial.)- A small fire on the extreme southern limits of the town created considera- ble excitement about 6 o'clock this aft ernoon, and large crowd left the cen tral part of the city in their efforts to locate the fire. The fire horse with chemical apparatus and hose wagon made splendid run and the firemen succeeded in getting the fire extinguish- : ed before the building was consumed, but the horses were almost overcome by the heat and the unusual exertion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
Girl Killed By Liohtnino.

Parthena Glenn, a young negro girl. about 17 years of age, was struck by lightning this afternoon about 2:3O o'clock and instantly killed. The girl was on the back porch of her fathers house on Seventeenth street, Avertys, when struck, conversing with several friends, all of whom were more or less shocked by the lightning, including her father who is confined to his bed by sickness
 Her body was badly burned and her clothing almost entirely destroyed. Dr. Griffith was called but of course could do nothing, as the girl was dead before he arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
New Patents Issued.

Washington, August 7.-(Special)- Patents issed: William T. Allen. Jack sonville. reversible eye glasses: Will liam w. Robinson, Alexander City, brush for cotton gins Armstead E. Thames, Mobile bearing. Frederick w. Wallace. Birmingham, swing; Charles M Weaver, Bessemer. power operated shovel George A. Williams and G. F. Lindsey. Birmingham, canopy support ing frame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
ROAD W|THDRAWS
 PETITION IN COURT
Has Asked for Transfer of Case
 Ot Federal Court
WEATHERLY VS. N. CAST. L
Deal for New Gas Plant at Gadsden Has Been Closed-Will Be In Operation June i,
 1908.

Gadsden, August 7.-(speeial )-Goodhue x Blackwood. local attorneys of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway, have withdrawn d petition filed in the city court of Gadsden asking that the Weatherly case be transferred to the federal court. 1t was stated on good authority that the order came from the general counsel of the road at Nashville. The local attorneys refused to discuss the sudden change of front of their client but il is presumed the Nashville. Chat tanooga and St. Louis feared the same results that have involved the Southein railway. The case in question was that of Neatherly ys. the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis railway, in which the complainant asks for $25,000 damages for the death of son who was alleged to have been ..nled in this city some weeks ago.
 New Gas Plant.
 The deal for the establishment of d gas plant in this city was formerly closed last night when the city council adopted q resolution allowing the promoters and stockholders thirty days in which 10 begin actual construction and until June l, 19J9. to have the plant in operation. The Tri- City Gas company is the name of the new concern. II. C. Higgins Is present ana general manager r. J. Higgins is seere- tary and Thomas II. Stephens vice pres- ident. The company is capitalized at S1N,000 Machinery and equipment has already been purchased and the work of construction will begin at once.
 To Sell Plant.
 The plant and all property of the Gads- den Water Works company will be put up and sold at public auction in this city on September under a decree of the United tSates court. The plant has been in the hands of receivers for the past eleven years, the company having de- faulted on $62 coo worth of bonds.
 The bonds and cupons now amount to s0S,000 and are now in possession of local syndcata who acquired them recently for SiOO00. The syndicate has offered the city the bonds for the same amount they paid for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
New Passenuer Service.

Berlin Aug',st 7.-The Hamburg Amer iean Steam Packet company today in- formed the Associated Press that 1t in- tends to add q passenger service to it's present freight line to Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
To Sell Plant.
Alfonso Takes an outlna.

Cambo, France. August 7.-Kng AL fonso, Queen Victoria and numerous re- tnue drove across the frontier in auto mobiles today. lunched here and then returned to St. Sebastian Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
CHR|STL|EB HANDS
 IN JULY REPORT Good Showing for Bessemer
 Police Department
FULTON GETS HIS MESSAGE
Threw a Card Overheard In the Pa cific Ocean on May 20 and Has Just Received 1t From Red
 lands, CaI-News of City.

Bessemer, August 7.-(Special. )-Ex- submitted his report for the month of July to the Board of Mayor and Alder men, and the report is one that MT. Christlieb has d just right to be proud of It shows that the men under him have striven to fulfill their duty faith fully and well, and it also shows that their efforts, directed by Mir Chrstlieb, have not been in vain.
 While MT. Chrstlieb is no longer at the head of the force his ability as a cohn- manding officer cannot be questioned, and he has the best wishes of the many friends that he has made during his term of office The report for the month is as follows:
 Total number of cases docketed... ... 295 Cases dismissed =. ... ... =. =. ... 30 Cases mol pressed IS Cases turned over to state .,. s Cases convicted and fined =. 239 Total number of prisoners for month 214 Average daily number of prisoners g Total number of meals M =. ... ... 2775 Average daily number of meals S9 Total cost of feeding prisoners. ..S135. 10 Amount of payroll for month 1173. 15 Total fines and costs assessed 2S15. .00 Amount of fines paid .. ... 1435. .75 Amount of fines served out 16o.0O Amount of fines escaped =. =. 64.5 Amount of fines being served S1O.0O Amount of fines remitted by mayor 191. .75
 Marries In Birmingham.
 Everyone in this city was surprised this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
JOHNSTON GIVES BANQUET.
Governor and Members of Legislature
 A,e His Guests.

Montgomery, August 7.-(special.)- Former Governor Johnston this afternoon gave a banquet to members of the legls- lature to which the governor and lieu tenant governor and Senator Bankhead were invited.
 A committee of Governor Johnston's s friends, composed of Gen. Bibb Graves, Lee Long of Butler and Henry Steagall of Daie, took charge of the arrangements for Senator Johnston and attended to all the details of the banquet. even arrang- ing for the menu. 'I do not know what the boys are going to do, but I feel sure they have prepared a menu that will be tempting to the appetite of the mem- bers of the legislature" said the senator today Just before going into the banquet hall.
 Lieutenant Governor Gray, presiding of ficer of the senate occupied the seat at one end of the table, and Speaker Ar chic Carmichael. presiding officer of the house. occupied the seat at the other end Governor Conner sat alongside of Senator Johnston and Senator Bankhead.
 There were covers laid for 40 guests, and all the seats were occupied Happy
  many members of the house and senate and the utmost good fellowship revailed throughout.
 The banquet began at 1:3o a. m., and continued to o'clock. The following menu was served: Martini Cocktails. Baueion en Tasse. Olives Fried Fiet of Trout. Saratoga Chips. Mixed Pickels. Filet of Beef, Sauce Bordelaise. Asparagus, Drawn Butter. Canned Potatoes. Broiled Chicken on Toast. Champagne. Mangonnaise. i Vanilla Ice Cream.
 Fancy Cakes. Swiss Cheese, Crackers Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08
Appointed Counsellor.

Paris, August Phillip Weill of New York has been appointed counsellor of foreign commerce at the American em- bassy for a period of five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-08

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