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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Used Bricks to Drown Himself.

oALI VILLU, N4t July II'-i1u-
win Ailcox. 10 years old, committed
suicide Tuesday last by drowning He
left home that morning presumably
to do days work and not returning
search was at once made and the
following morning the body was found
in the old plaster pond north of where
Mr.. Allcox lived and about onc-fourth
of mile distant
The drowning was effected Ivy Sc
curely fastening fhree seven poInd
brickbats about the neck and then
plunging into the pond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Washington is Swelling.
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. ID. c., July IL
Washington sweltered today and up
wards of half a dozen heat prostra-
tons were reported. The mercury i'll
the downtown thermometers reached
the 100 mark in the shade. Weather
bureau instruments recorded %. Fore
caster Henry predicted that despite
probable showers in this section there
would be about the same temperature
throughout the country tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
ITO REGARDS FLEET
WITH APPREHENSION
His Personal Organ Expresses an
Opinion on The WarshIps Going
to The Pacific.
APPARENTLY DOES NOT LIKE II
Still He Believes That There is No
Threat in the Observation-Disclosures
Jennings Bryan Talks on the stu
alton From the First rimc--work
of Politicians.
(Dy Associated press !

TOXIC, July 1i.-'rhc massinp of
the American fleet In the Pacific
about which The American napors
nave applied To Marquis Ito for an
opinion is semi-oIficially discussed ly
itos administration organ today. The
paper SAYS: I'VE cannot help feeling
some misseiving with regard to the
slsnihcance OF the intended massing
OF American battlcships IN the Pacific
especially in view of the gradois
announcement attributed To prcsidcn
Roosevelt To the effect that the navy
would furn'sh the world with n startl.
ing demonstration of Amcricas de.
iensive capacity. II is difficult for
us TO accept the assurance that thp
coming manoeuvcrs do not possess
any connection whatever with the
Japuncsc-American situation. Wa re.
Sret mat Washington thinks n noces-
sarN To take what resembles "A prc.
cautionary measure. However. we
are not disposed to attach serious i'm
portnnce To this matter and have no
inclination to doubt the presidonts
's'nceTlty In assuring Is uf the pcaco.
ih' nature of the proposed naval inn.
noenvers. Neither have we the slight
est doubt of the pacific and friendly
sentiments of the American govern
ment. Tho people toward whom Jan.
anese blame is probably due are The
irrespohs bic sections of both nations"
ITO declines to enter into a discus
sion regarding the sensational npitn.
lion OF the press. His sole comment
on The probability of war Is "There is
no ieellng In my heart for this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Edwards Indicted.
tBY AssOciateu Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July IL
Charles A. Edwards secretary of the
Democratic Congressional campaI gu
committee was today indicted by the
grand jury for an assault with Il dan
gerous weapon on Alejandron Gar
land an attachc of the Peruv an lega
ton in this city. The alleged assault
occurred shortly after midnight OH the
morning OF May 10 last.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Former Chief collins Held.

CHICAGO, ILLS, July 11.-Judee
Cavanaugh today sustained indict-
ments against former Chief of Police
Collins and Frank ID. Commerford.
former police attorney, charging con
spiracy to deprive the city of police
services. The indictments against
Collins and Comerford grew out OF
the late municipal campaign in this
city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Corporation Commission Enjoned.
fRY Assnclntch prnssl

NDl ASSUCIIINU ITtSS.J
RICHMOND, VA, July LITTLE
Corporation Commission and any or
all of its members, agents or en-
nloycs were notified today by United
States Marshall Treat, of the iniunc-
lion issued by the Federal Circuit
Court against any further attempt to
enforce The two cent rate on the
railroads engaged in contestng it and
forbidden TO publish the order putting
Il i'm effect
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Only One Favorite Won.
lBy AssOclatcd Press. !,

CINCINNATI, ONO. July 1t,-Joe
Nicer was the only winning favorite
at Iatona today. The fourth race
free handicap at a mile was the
feature, and was won by Mike Sutton
easily. Lille Turner the favorite
was second and Envoy third.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Upholds the Two Cent Rate.
lv Assnciatnd prnsS

DIES MONIES, IOWA, July Ii
Judge Mcpherson, OF the Federal
Court today denied the application of
two stockholders of the Iowa Central
and the Minneapolis & st. Louis for
an order restraining the directors of
The roads from putting into effect the
two cent passenger rate, enacted by
the Iowa legislature.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Frank A. Leach Named.

OYSTER BAY, July 11.-President
Roosevelt today appointed Frank A.
Leach Of Oakland Call director of the
mint to succeed George e. Roberts.
who resigned to accept the presidency
of the Commercial National Bank VI
Chicago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
Prisoner Makes Leap From Train
INV Associated prcssl

DENVER, COL. July 11.-John T..
Thompson. prisoner In custody of
Detective Joseph Jay. OF the Portland,
Ore. police department leaped from
a car window while the IRAN was
running 10 miles an hour near this
city today and escaped
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12
1ryan's opinion on situation.

CARTHAGE, MO, July li.-"Japnn
does not want to make war on the
United States William j. Bryan i'm
IN interview here today is quoted MS
saving "Of course" he continnec
there is a lot of jingoism IN this Jan.
anose war talk and the hurryinr of n
llect OF warships To tho Pacific coast.
TO my mind, the object is not to rcnel
al expected attack of the Japanese.
'Ht mat the talk is being done by
some alleged statesmen mt Washing
Jpn to Influence Congress TO make n
Big naval extension appropriation.
When say Japanese does not want
var do so adviscdly. for wien I
vas in Japan | talked with tho Leading
ilen of all walks of life and found
only expressions OF friendship for our
c'nntry."
Ak Says There is No War in slaht
NEW YORK, July 1.-Two dis.
I iilsuishcd japanese took occasion TO.
dai to declare in no uncertain terms
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12

Thunder showers Fri.
day; Saturday fair,
warmer in northern
portion; winds most
" south to southwest.
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-12

The baseball teams of the Twenty
third Infantry and the "Cavalry-Artil-
lery'' will play Il match game on ath-
O'Clock.
DR.. F.. w Boatwright, President of
Richmond College. visited the expo
sition today and was much pleased
with the various educational exhibits.
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HORSE SHOW IS
 SURE TO BE HELD
WILL RUN DURING FIRST THREE DAYS OF THE FAIR-BlG TENT WILL BE PLACED SOUTH OF CAPITOL PARK.

4 meeting of the horse show ass ton was held yesterday afternoon the Hotel Ellman at which. was az 10 hold horse show commencing tober s and lasting three nights. ft will be eight rings each night and V a premium of st00 for oaoh ring, Hidk S2400 in prizes for the three nights.
 A tent has already been ordered wh is $50 feet long and 150 wide, and l a seating capaicty of 1000. This te will De erected on the southside of Capil park a the mead of Twentieth stret The tent has been wired for and u money for premiums is already on han
 The full corps of officers will be name within few days, and programmes show ing each ring will be published in tn newspapers.
 The announcement that the horse shoy is really to be held with remove tha feeling of disappointment which cam over the owners of fine horses here b. the fair association deciding not to hay a horse show in connection with thi years fair The horse show ill be hell during the first three days of the fa,r thereby enabling visitors to take in botl fair and horse show.
 The contesting for the blue ribbon vii De exceedingly warm for numbers O drivers in Birmingham have fine bloode stock. There will also be some splendi, horse flesh brought from distance.
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GERMAN SINGERS
 LEAVING FOR HOM ! Birmingham Festival is Pro- nounced Great Success BIG VOLKSFEST LAST NIGH I Fully 15oo Thronged Germana Park. Place for Next Years Session
 Not Decided at Yester-
 days Meeting.

Though no election of officers was held and the next place of meeting was not decided, the first business session of the Southern Division of the North Amer ican Saengerbund, held al Turverein hall yesterday, was considered an important one. The meeting was begun at II o'clock in the morning and lasted until l:0 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Among other matters discussed was that of prohibition. The discussion was intro duced by George Mau. an Atlanta dele gate, who wanted to know whether or not his city stood a chance of entertain ing the convention. as at the next meet ing Atlanta would be prohibition city. The concensus of the delegates was that 1t would make no difference 10 them whether they went to dry or wet" town.
 The next time and place of meeting Is left to the executive committee, and will not be decided within two months. It was much regretted that the New Or leans delegation was unable to attend on account of the absence in Germany of its president.
 More than 1J00 attended the volkfest at Germania park yesterday afternoon and night. The cars ran most of the night, and while a number of the picnickers were compelled to return to the city to
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catch their trains home a large numoer remained al the park after the regular cars had stopped for the night. An eN- cellent menu was served and the anuse- ments were varied
 Delegates from Memphis and Chatta- nooga left the city for their homes last night but 1t will be this morning before the delegates from Atlanta, Decatur and Cullman leave Birmingham. The visitors are loud In their praise of the manner in which they were entertained and in praise of Birmingham.
 Louis G, Fritz, editor of the Southern Post-Journal, and ex-presdent of the Ten nessee Press association of Memphis, was among the prominent visitors. MT. Fritz introduced resolution at the meeting of the executive committee yesterday morn ing whereby the English press of Birming ham was most highly commended in It's cess.
 Mr Fritz said last night: T have never witnessed a circuit saengerfr5t that was such perfect success in every partlcu- lar. Il seems that nothing was forgot- ten. think the success of the occasion will do much to strengthen our union and rebound 10 the credit of the national meet In Indianapolis. All our delegation was surprised at the city and eatment we re- ceived This city Is taking mighty strides
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, ton department: also the handling of fertilizer and the general development of the business plan of the. union The following letter was sent to each of the managers yesterday: "'ro the Managers of the Farmers Un-
 ion Warehouses Throughout the State
 of labama:
 We. the undersigned. hereby call upon each of you to meet at Farmers union headquarters, october l, 1907 at 10 a. m, for the following purpose, to-wt:
 "f To fully map out. understand and arrange for selling cotton through the cotton department. This part of the meeting will be conducted by Col J. M Thornton.
 70 The thorough understanding of the management of the business agents department with special reference to the handling of fertilizer, and the es- tabiishment of an equitable difference in favor of the union Wareh ouses. This part of the meeting will be conducted by State Business Agent P. r. Parker. "3. The general development of our business plans and how to secure the co-operatlon of the entire membership. President J. F. Duncan will conduct this part of the meeting.
 T. F. DUNCAN. President.
 q. M. THORNTON Man. Cot U.
 "P. F. PARKER, s. B. A."
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RIVAL CLAIMANTS
 FUR ORPHAN CHILD Custody of Conductor 8urnett'S
 Daughter the Issue BROTHER HAS NOVEL FLEA Claims Mrs. Halleck Is a Spiritualist and Christian Scientist and Is
 Therefore Not a Suitable
 Person to Raise Child.
BROTHER HAS NOVEL PLEA

A little girl. nine months old, the daughter of Frank Burnett, the conductor who was fatally stabbed by negro on an Ensley car about three weeks ago, Is the cause of all the hard feeling between the Hallicks and the Burnetts as was shown in the probate court yesterday be- for Judge S. E. Greene.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Hallick claim pos session of the baby birl who is at pres ent in the custody of l.. O. Burnett and Mrs J. A Burnett. The claims of Mrs. Hallick are based upon the fact that the wife of Frank Burnett was her adopted daughter and the claims of l.. O. Burnett are based upon the fact that he is the half brother of Frank Burnett. and that Mrs. J. A. Burnett is the mother of Frank Burnett. Both parents of the child being dead the question arises which of the claimants Is best able to provide for it and upon that question there is a great conflict in testimony.
 According to the evidence of some of the witnesses Mrs. Hallck is a spiritual st and believes in Christian science One witness who stayed in the house with the Hallicks stated that he often heard the chairs and tables pumping around the front room at night. During the ex- animation of another witness, a lady, the question was asked if she, the witness. considered Mrs. Hallick fit and proper person to raise Q daughter. Tt takes mother to raiss a daughter" said the witness, "a mother is very different from an adopted mother
 None of tie men witnesses considered Mrs. Hallick a suitable person to raise a child, the reason of their opinion being that she was a spritualist. The case has not concluded and will probably take all day to finish.
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IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the probate court yesterday in the following transactions of 5000 and over:
 Mrs. Nancy J. Cain to A. A. Lacey, lot 70 feet by 100 feet and improve ments, in Avondale consideration, st350.
 Charles Wheelock to D. L. Sweet man, lot 25 feet bss1o feet, In prock 27S. Bessemer consideration, $2500.
 w. L. Taylor to Matthew Hughes. 3.7 acres in Mt. Pinson; consideration 5000.
 B. F. Kitchen to Mrs. Sarah A. Pat terson, lot on Tuscaloosa avenue; con sideration, $500.
 Thomas J. Greene to S. A. Russell 160 acres in section 6, township 20, range 3. west; consideration, $14O0.
 Birmingham Realty company to Hat tie G. Moughon. part of lots and ( in block 659, on Thirteenth avenue, North, and Twenty-sixth street; con- sidera tion s12O0.
 Alice D. Shugart administratrix, to J. Thad Mulln, tract of land in south east quarter of the southeast quarter of section 9, township 8, range 3, west; con sideration, $2250.
 Milton c. Hutton to Gibson Realty company, lots and ', in block 2. be- ing 30 feet each on Second avenue; also lot IS, in block 9 being 50 feet on Third avenue, Woodlawn; consider ation S1250.
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SOnfheYn Physicians m
 Session in Birmingham

The first session ever held of the southe ern Medical association since the TriState Medical association took in the three other southeastern states be- gan yesterday morning with fine meeting in the city hall.
 The physicians were welcomed to Birmingham by Alderman ]. R. Cope land, Secretary Joseph B. Babb of the Commercial club and Dr. B. L. Wyman, president of the Jefferson County Med ican society in most appropriate ad- dresses. Dr. Jere L. Crook of Jackson, Tenn. responded.
 At the afternoon session papers were read by Dr. W. F. Westmoreland of Atlanta on Fracture of the Clavicle,' Dr. Michael Hoke of Atlanta on the Surgical and Medical Aspect of the Treatment of Arthritis Deformans," Dr. Cabot Lull of Birmingham on "The Early Diagnosis of Phthisis," and pr.
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are not strangers to Birmingham. Her fame has gone abroad and is known or all men. You stand in the center of one of the greatest districts in the world destined in a very short time to become a great center of population. Surround ed as we are by inexhaustible stores of mineral wealth. our city is rapidly forg ing to the front as a great commercial, manufacturing, industrial and I might say, medical center. We are just now upon the eve of Greater Birmingham and I dare say when you meet with us again, which I hope will not be iong, our population will reach half a million souls We are pleased and dattered to have you sojourn with us and trust that your stay may be pleasant and that your deliberations may rebound to the ad- vancement and elevation of our noble profession.
 Again, gentlemen, I bid you welcome,
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Guards for Abe Ruef.

San Francisco, September 2i.-Abrahan Ruef s no longer confined in the former residence of former Mayor Scfmitz on Fillmore street Yesterday Ruef took up his abode at Pacific and Fillmore street in il private residence, where he is re- dueed to two rooms. His guards were also cut down 10 two.
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J. R. Snyder of Birmingham on "The Modification of Breast Milk" These papers were all exhaustive and of great interest to the medical pro- fession.
 The day was closed with an enjoy able smoker at the Hotel Hllman. Stories were told as only a doctor knows how. Dr. George H. Stubbs acted as toastma ster and with appro priate witticism called on the various speakers.
 Joseph B. Babb of the Commercial club made a very interesting talk in which he told seriously the many good 'h'- lngham has, and described
 ith a mind that drew facts
 cs of the past which the
 rays has at hand.
 Cunningham in a humor-
 of those things from doc
 nks which can be obtain
 ,ham. pr. H. H. Martin,
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J. H. MINGE
LEGAL NOTICES
---.1-s-----~--~--~--~ Stockholders Meetjno.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the North Birmingham Land company will be held at the office of the company in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, or. Saturday the l2th day of October, 1907, at Il o'clock, for the election of directors and such otA CT business as may be brought before the meeting. FRANK NELSON. JR
 w. II. DURAN, Secretary. President.
 l. 9-177t-e -eod
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

 sl15 pr. it. choice Higld. Ave. lot s3C00-Large. pretty Hickory St. lot. s1SO0-Fine lot E. front; near Glen Iris. S6s00-New S-r. modern res, s. 11th St. s5250-Pretty IT. cottage, s. 18th St. S2OOo-Large Richmond Place cor. lot. SS15o-S 18th St, near K, 70x200. sl5oO-5-r. cottage, 32d St., Ave. F. S10, ,5o0-Large s. Side cor, rents s15O0 s50o0-s 18th St. cor, white. rents s575. s44oo-Ave. G, 1 houses, new. rents s45 mo. s12,500-4th Ave, 5Ox140, near depot s45, 45,000-Handsome business block. $500 pr. it., 18th St., Sd and 4th Ayes. S26,50O-5th ave. property, pays p. c. SsG00-Norwood home, oak finish. s275o-Modern N, Higlds cottg. rents sSOo. $3650-Elegant Princeton place.
 FOR RENT. 10-room S. Higlds. modern res New handsome brick store
 R. MCCONNELL G CO.,, Phones S10 21O7 3d Ave
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FARMERS UNION MEETING.
Warehouse Managers Are Called tc
 Meet In Birmingham October i.

A meeting of the managers of the Farmers union warehouses throughout Alabama has been called for october 1 at the headquarters in Birmingham This meeting will be one of education, the exchanging of ideas so that each manager can thoroughly understand the selling of cotton through the cot
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in advancement. It seems to me that it is three times as large as 1t was nine years ago."
 The delegates arc especially loud in their praise of the efforts of Adolph Diez of the reception committee and of Prof. Fred l.. Grambs in charge of the musi-l cal work.
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Quincy Brought to Birmingham.

J. R. Quincy, who was hurt at Eutaw, Ala, yesterday morning by falling timber, was brought to Birmingham yes terday afternoon at 1 o'clock. and taken to Copelands infirmary in an ambulance of Lige Loy. It is reported that MT. Quimeys injuries are of very serious, if not d fatal nature.
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thrice welcome to our hearts and homes
 The response was made by pr. Jere f4. Crook of Jackson, Tenn. Dr. Crook eX- pressed warm appreciation of the cordial welcome that had been extended the con- vention and spoke in laudatory terms Of Birmingham.
 At the conclusion of Dr. Crooks talk, Chairman Rogers announced the appoint ment of the nominating committees.
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FOR SALE.

s1375-Terms, 4-room house, large lot, Ave. 1, 26th st. South. s1000-Cash, ? 3-S acres, miles court house. Fine investment and cheap at this price.
 Highland ave. lot at an attractive price. Several pieces of acreage suitable for subdivision, mfg. sites and trucking. Can find buyer for property listed right price.
 $2500 modern 5-room cottage, Ensley Highlands, city water, electric lights; one-half cash, balance $20 per month. Four beautiful vacant lots, one block from West Highland Station, North Ensley car line. These lots are high with nice shade trees on them. Will sell separately. A bargain if taken at once.
 J. H. MINGE. 525-7 Woodward Bldg. He'll Phone 439
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To Make Contracts.

Montgomery, September 24.-(Spe- cial.)-Some new contracts will be made by the state board of convict in- spectors between now and the first of the year. the largest of which will be that with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
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Contract Awarded.

Washington, September 24.-(Special.)-- The contract for alterations and improve ments in the unfurnshed rooms of the Montgomery public building has been awarded Algernon Blair of Montgomery for s242s. The work Is to be completed November 90
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
J, N, Miller.

J. N. Miller whose home is at Eu banks station, died at his residence yes- terday morning. MT. Miller was S7 years of age. Funeral services will be held at erumley's chapel this morning at Il o'clock.
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association, told
 Westmoreland Of Jokes at his home rock of Tennes- q mic Side of Sur n of Philadelphia a2 bout the medical ld dbetter's subject IS the Telephone" 7. rd Giveth and e :" and Dr. Ab- I'm ain today at 9 loc K. A general sso will be held at o'c hey will go to ? c. barbecue, and .erU over the dis ct.
 Tn h )me Alderman pela
 Ir. 1 lemen of the outh, tion: In bs T, the city of citie, IT new South, rave or of extend- , to outhern well me, an it is not only oleasur you for the V alon every indi- lual of immunity. Tt has sident, that ' of Bi g iron and ,el for say to you at this our local mbers for they ictice tn n. living and successf ave among some of that you I find in this great lntry of
 To you, over the ys of our III that 1t pleasur nall way, entertain -f
 May muct lis meet 7. may you tn pleas | and prof ou have ished and ones if UT stay wit ant and our commit in en- taining you ou car- with you a Ha or Bir- ngham and r com [ shall be ou
 pr. Wyman, he as- ,lation, closed
 Gentlemen, 1T mr frm- ham. I am aisf you
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E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.

Elmwood is the best and the only per- petual lawn cemetery in the state. Take Powderly cars. both telephones.
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If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk, Age-Herald.
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