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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13

To be knocked down in broad day light with a long broom handle in the hands of a. burly black negro, and then to be robbed at the point of big bar low pocket knife, was the experience of John Weidmann, a white man, yes terday morning about il o'clock, near Martin station, on the North Bessemer car line.
 According to the statement of Mr weidmann, he left Birmingham yester- day morning about 1O;3O o'clock, on an outgoing North Bessemer street car, bound for Martin station, which is the first stop beyond Falrview, and the car reached Martin station shortly be- fore II o'clock.
 It seems that MT. Weidmann stepped off of the car at his station and had gone only a short distance from the car line but was out ot sight of the car, when big negro met him In the road and when he got even with the white man he hauled off and struck him blow in the back of the head with an old broom stick, which carried him to the ground. The blow stunned MT. w tlQ lOl OiiiJ '"
 before he could get up from the ground the negro was on top or nm with large knife in his hand' ana gave instructions to the man under him that if he made an attempt to get up. or if he got up at all, he would arise with knife wounds in his body. The negro then ordered MT. Weld | mann to shell out" and complying with orders, he gave up about $lo Tn | money and some other personal prop erty. This done the negro got up and ran off to the woods. leaving his man unharmed further than the first blow which caused him to fall.
 The matter was reported to the sher- l ifs office early yesterday evening, and men were sent out to investigate ana catch the negro if possible. The hoid highway robber had not been appre- hended, however, at late hour last night.
 The negro left the stick with which he struck MT. Weidmann, when he ran 1 off and the stick Is at the sheriffs or fee to be used as evidence In case the negro is caught It is a common broom stick about three feet long, part or II 1 being split off, and the remainoer ls | split up the grain nearly the Whole length. It looks as if it might nave been pick ed up somewhere along the road. as all of the straw had not peer pulled off the end.
 l There have been quite number oi very bold highway robberies commit l ted in Birmingham at night time' ou' it is not probable that there has eVei been so bold an undertaking by high 1 Waymen in broad daylight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
LEWIS FORMALLY
 ELECTED PASTOR
A NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS ELECTED BY SESSION OF FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BIRMINGHAM.

The session of the First Cumb erland Presbyterian church of Birmingham convened recently in a called meeting at the residence of R. P. Yancey, a member of the congregation, and im- portant action to the church, which was not made public until yesterday, was taken up and considered by the ses- sion.
 There were present the Rev. J. D. Lewis, moderator Elders R. P. Yan- cey, P. H. Harris, pr. F. E. Perkins and Deacon ". M. Franklin, the elders named now constituting the only ses- sion of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of this city, the other member having vacated their positions by going into the First Cumberland Presbyterian church, U. s. A.
 The first business brought lscfore the session was the election of a board of trustees to fill the positions made va cant by the resignation of the former board. The board elected, unanimous ly. consits of pr. r. E. Perkins. P. II. Harris and W. M. Franklin. P. H. liar ris was elected church treasurer.
 The Rev. J. D. Lewis was formally and officially declared pastor of the church by the following resolution which was unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, the Rev. l. D. Steele, th e former pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church of Birmingham, Ala, having vacated his office as pas tor by going into the Cumberland Pres byterlan church. U. s, A., and
 ha | ,,F Tennessee has accepted q call given him by this session of the said cb burch;
 Therefore, we now declare officially the fact In open session that the Rev. l. D. Steele is no longer the pastor, but instead of him the Rev. J. D. Lewis, who is now on the ground and at work, is the regularly elected and only authorized pastor of the First Cumber- land Presb yterian church of the city of Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
PIG IRON SALES ARE VERY LIGHT
PRICES REMAIN UNCH ANGED, BUT AT THIS SEASON OF THE YEAR BUYING IS SMAlL-A GOOD OUTLOOK.

The Birmingham pig iron market is
 quiet. At this season of the year light buying Is always the rule. The tone of the market, however, is sound and a good buying movement is expected next month. Iron for this years deliv- cry is quoted at s21 to s21. 30 or No. 2 basis, and next years delivery at
 $1S.50
 Rogers. Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati re- port for the current week says: Conditions locally are improved over last week in that the little business
 which has been done has been accom-
 plished with less dabbling and a quick
 CT turning over of tonnage than has been the case recently. Prices have appeared to be satisfactory to both fur naces and buyers and in no instance have the furnaces shown d'sposition to cut seriously in order L. ut trans
 actions through.
 While actual tonnage placed during
 the week has been small, there seems genarally an improved sentiment and it may be said that the market is frmer. There is no reason for any change in prices and the lethargy,
 which has beset the pig iron market Through the country, is unbroken. Last | weeks holiday, as usual, will show a large decrease In production and man. ufacture generally. It Is expected that developments during the balance of kJuly will not be of any unusual inter- est. but by August there should be re-
 newed activity and slime large buying for extended delivery. Shipments of
 iron from furnaces continue in excess 1 of sales for the time being and move ment by railroads is very satisfactory. | Inquiry Is fair and indications point
 to a large tonnage still unplaced for
 the fourth quarter of this year. Quite
 a lively bit of business has been yac- complished in Bessemer iron in the | Pittshurg territory recently
 There are reports of improvement in
 the coke market at various points, but
 in general the demand is still limited
 and a large supply is offering especial | ly for spot shipment. There is no change iu prices to amount to any thing and small tonnage is being | booked regularly, without, however | the interest of very large transactions
 Matthew. Addy x Co.'S report fol- | lows:
 So tremendous is the pressure for fin . ished stuff that shutdowns this sum- mer will be shorter and less numerous than is usual. As rule in the hot weather the big mills stop operations for d month. This is partly to make repairs and partly because the men want a. vacation, and sometimes it is because the market really needs to have production lessened. But this year only necessary repairs will be made. There is no time for anyth Sng else. Foundries of all kinds are just as much rushed as the mills-in fact, the entire iron trade Is going at top speed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
BIRMINGHAM WILL
 FIGHT INNOVATION What Suits Montgomery May Not Suit Magic City ALDERMAN DISSECTS CODE Mayor Goes to Capital to Consult At torney smbith and to Do What
 He Gan for the Grade
 Crossing Bill.
ALDERMAN DISSECTS CODE

A fight will be made from Birmingham on the section of the general munlclpal bill which relates to this city's govern ment for although it may be Utopian i'll appearance, in the words of Blrmins- ham alderman, Just because Montgom- cry is able to get along pretty well with its new form of city government. is no reason why the legislature should force a great change on Birmingham, where the conditions are entirely different.
 "Why should a law which will throw all our traces out of gear be passed without any request, knowledge or con- sultation on our part? Let results stand. Birmingham has done far more compara- lively under it's present system, than Montgomery has. Everything is running smoothly, and in harmony. and nc one ever brings complaint against the way any of the departments are being con- ducted.
 "Then there are rank disadvantages to the proposition. At present the mayor can direct legislation. He is chairman of the board, and a member of every active committee. He has positive ln- tuenee that does no end of good.
 But if you place him on the outside with only veto power, his influence would be gone, and the mayor and city council would be at outs from beginning to end. It would be a continual warfare, with the board arrayed against the mayor.
 T know that at least will be an item that will be fought by our local govern ment." Such was the opinion of nearly all the aldermen seen yesterday.
 Before leaving the city yesterday Mayor Ward was not willing to give any opin- ion. He went to Montgomery to look after matters of interest to the city, of which the municipal bill is the most ini- portant The Mayor will consult with City Attorney F. D. Smith, and come to a conclusion as to his stand in the matter
 He also goes 10 push the grade cross ing bill through. This is considered the most vital local bill before the bady and every effort will be made to secure it's passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
RESIDENCE THIEVES
 CAUSING TROUBLE
NUMEROUS CASES LEAD OPEL GERS TO BELIEVE THAT WELL ORGANIZED GANG IS AT WORK IN THE CITY.

Residence burglars have become out rageously bold during the past week. each night having it's record of attempts and successful robberes. There are prob- ably four or five men working for all they are worth.
 Last night Special Call Officer Larue was called to 716 West Twentieth street, where a negro had been run out of room, and the same neighborhood in which three robberies have been made this week MT. Well lost several dollars the night before when negro rified his clothes while the family was asleep.
 MT. Larue was also called to l7O5 Third avenue, but arrived too late to apprehend the negro who had attempted to break into the house from the front porch. It seems that the thieves cannot be kept out of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
One RObbed if1 Broad Daylight; Another $
 Dec0yed m DarkneSS
John Weidmann Knocked Down Yesterday Morning at Il O'Clock and Robbed Special Detective Joe Malone Set
 Upon By Highwaymen in Railroad Yards.

One who lived to tell the tale, having escaped death at the hands of the negro highwaymen who have been killing right and left in the Louisville and Nashville yards, is Special Officer Malone, who had some narrowing experiences last night.
 The whole of the matter is that Malone has been working on a detective assign ment for several days, and had almost caught his game. when the negroes, be- coming infuriated. laid a plot to kill him. They hid between two ears while one of their number 6ecoyed tue officer into their arms and then proceeded with their work.
 Malone has been after brass thieves who have been making way with quite a great deal of railroad metal from the yards. He went out last night to lay for them, when he was met by crippled negro. This fellow pretended to know him. and told him that some thieves were stealing brass further up In the yards.
 The cripple gave the detective the direc. tion, and in a few minutes Malone walked into q trap. As he was passing between two cars one big negro caught him around the shoulders and another grasped his legs, and they had him on his back in ] moment.
 One remarked: You've been trying to catch us and we are going to kill yol, you scoundreln' and they were preparing to brain him, when Malone finally man aged to get hold of his pistol. He drew 1t quickly and began firing at the fellow above him.
 This was what saved his life Though no bullet hit his assailants, after five shots rang out the highwaymen took to their heels, and although Malone made chase, he did not overtake them. Miracu- lousy he escaped with only few bruises and a whole scalp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
WOMEN WADE DOWN
 TOWN TO MARKET
SIXTEEN PASSED A GIVEN POINT ON NINETEENTH STREET YES- TERDAY IN DOWNPOUR-NINE WERE WITHOUT UMBRELLAS.
Is A woman a duck?

Is a woman a duck?
 If she is not. why does she persist in walking along in a heavy shower or rain when she has all day to wait for it to let up?
 This is the question which perplexed two men yesterday morning during the heavy shower of rain which flooded the town. These two men were equipped with umbrellas. and they really should have been about attending to business, but the rain was so heavy that it drove them to shelter.
 But not so with the women who hap pened to be up town, and most of whom had left their umbrellas at home Near Iy all of them were simply out shopping, and it would be a safe bet that nearly everyone could have waited for at least a week to buy the things she wanted. But they didn't think so. The securing of that 5-cent spool of thread was of much more importance than running that $2C dress and catching pneumonia, which would make a doctors bill of at least sl0O.
 These two men stood under an awning on Nineteenth street between Second and Third avenues for about five minutes, while the rain came down in torrents. During this time no less than sixteen women passed on down the street, nire of whom were without umbrellas. There was plenty of shelter. but none of them ctoOned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
ELKS PASS THROUGH.
Happy Band From Crescent City of
 for Philadelphia.

A special train bearing the Elks of New Orleans to the national convention iE Philadelphia, passed through Birmingham last night It was jolly crowd of 122 Elks who were enjoying themselves thor oughly.
 The train consisted of seven cars and was in charge of Pheneas Moses, secre- tary and Ed Fighter, elevated ruler of No. 30. lodge of New Orleans.
 Birmingham Elks will board special train today or tomorrow and probably just as many will hie northward from this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Casino Tonight.

"Nick Carter, Detective" was the play presented at the Casino by the Alpine Stock company to a most appreciative au- dience The play contains plenty of good comedy and exciting scenes and is the style of play that takes with the ma jority of theatregoers nowadays New specialties were introduced by different members of the company and were all well received. The same play and speei- aIties will be given at the matinee tnday at 3:3O and tonight. The Alpine stock company will bid farewell to the many friends they have made during their two weeks engagement at the Casino.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Hazel Walker.

Hazel Walker. the 3-months old daugn- ter of MT. and Mrs. D. J. Walker, died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 922 North Forty -second street, East Birmingham. The funeral services will be held from the residence this morn ing at 10 o'clock, and the nterment will bel II the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
Marriaoe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to the following:
 Louis o. Alt. St. Louis, Mo, and Miss Olive M. Thompson.
 I. R. Parsons. Birmingham, and Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
Neoroes Broke Into Shoe Shop.

Charlie Clements and Ebert Zachary. two negroes, were bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Judge l. H. Ben ners. on charge of grand larceny, their lond being fixed at s1500 in each case. The negroes are charged with having broken into a shoe shop on South Twen- ticth street anu stealing eleven pairs of shoes besides a lot of sole leather and rubber heels The negroes were attempt ing to sell the stolen property at another shoe shop when caught by the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
CaIista Lacey.

Calista Lacey, age four months, died yesterday at the home of her parents at Lewisburg. The funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at o'clock and the interment will be m Ellard's cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
E. T. Shaw 6 Sons. Undertaken
Green Undertaking Company.

You are invited to visit Elmwood ceme- tery, whether with the intention of buy ing or not. Lots sold under our perpet- usi care plan on easy terms. All sizes and prices Botll telephones. Take Powderly ar South Bessemer cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13

There is good beer and bet ter beer. Go to H. Hentschel, 1916 First Avenue, where you get the best, the biggest and the coolest schooner in the city direct from the keg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
c. T. Chadwick.

The remains of C. T. Chadwick. the miner who was killed in the mine ex- plosion at Palos on Wednesday morn in. were sent to Valley Head yesterday morning by Green & Co.,, for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13

and cards bearing ID. N. Kemp, Proprio- tor and Editor of the Cordova News Both of their homes are in Gordova. and just after their arrest they telegraphod their father 10 come To Birmingham It once. as they had been put in jail.
 The detectives. besides finding the great lot of chickens at the place in New town. found a number of other things there. among which was large box of neclIties from the Robinson Neckwear company, Atlanta. The men when re- ceving the chickens have bene taking them out to their place and letting them fatten for several days. They could then bring them to town and get fancy prices for them.
 While Cullman has bene the chief viz tim, Tuscaloosa. Parrish, Haneeville, A- toona, their home town Cordova, and sev- eral other places have also suffered. The men werep laced under s3o0 bond. but So far have failed to make t,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 12.-Forecast for Ala bama-Partly cloudy Saturday and Sun day. probably showers Sunday; variable winds.
 Mississippi-Pa cloudy Saturday and Sunday; variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
Both Are Youthful.

Both men were of neat apeparance. and are rather youthful to be working such scheme. Kemp being 22 and Payne IS years of age. Kemp had on him membership cards in the United Commercial Travellers and Travellers Protective association, be- sides badges. He also carried cards with ID. N. Kemp. Attorney Cordova, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
FREE CHICKENS AND TRUCK \ GOLD MINE Youths Held for Operating Neat
 Fake Scheme NEVER PAID FOR GOODS Farmers From CuIIman, Tuscaloosa, Hancevillc and Other Points Ship
 ped Produce Here, But
 Get No Money.
NEVER PAID FOR GOODS

The arrest of D. N. Kemp and Greeley l.. Payne yesterday morning caused a cessation of business among the firms of D. N. Kemp x Co. Messrs Payne Bros, Alabama Fruit and Produce company. and several other fake concerns. The charge against the men Is for fraudulent ly using the mails in direct violation of section 54S0 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. Payne is also charged with carrying concealed weapons
 Both mon arc very young, and from all appearances have been doing a land arrest was sworn out by J. r. Weeks of J. F. Weeks & Bro, Cullmau, and the case against them was worked up by Detectives Rodelxer and Mcdonald.
 The men have carried on operations in several parts of the state, having represented themselves as being commis- sion merchants and operating under some firm name Their method was to get Into communication with farmers and country merchants and have them send their produce, chickens and other staples to them, but they forgot to pay the farmer for his goods, or even notify him that they had received them. They would only stay in one town long enough to dispose of the stock they had received, and would then go to another and start up business again, though under entirely new firm names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
Birmingham a Gold Mine.

Birmingham was the last scene of their operations and has proven itself a verit- able gold mine for them. Culman has been the chief object Of their attack and several merchants of that town have been vlctimized J F, Weeks & Bro es- pecially. The residence of the men in Birmingham has been at Newtown sta the yard to their house contained sev- eral hundred chickens, which 1t is claim cd were sent to the men to be sold
 Detective Bodeker and Mcdonald hayc been working on this case for quite I while, having received complaints in re- gard to these companies from all over the state The letter heads used by the men were on very fine grade cr stationery, and dG not state the street address, but named q postoffice box. Detective Bode- ker watche this box for long time, and in this way effected the arrest of Payne, While he was wa tching the box yesterday mornlng Payne came up and opened it.. MT. Bodeker could not arrest him at that time, however, as he was on federal gov ernment property He followed him ont of the building and arrested him on Sec ond avenue in front of the Cable coni- panys store. Payne attempted to pull Q gun. but Bodeker got his out first and made Payne put his hands up. He then reached around to Payne's rear pocket and removed a revolver from it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13

John T. and H. F. Henin ]. $. Giles pie and o. R. Hood were among the others who arrived. Lieutenant Gov ernor Henry B. Gray returned last night and will remain over Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-13
TIRED LOBBYISTS
 BACK FROM CAPITAL
REPRESENTATIVE JERE KING SAYS REPORTS OF DEFEAT OF HIS GREATER BIRMINGHAM BILLS ARE PREMATURE.

The train from Montgomery last night brought a tired lot of lobbyists from the capital city. q member of the legislature. and several other promi- nent citizens.
 One of the first to dismount was Jere c. King. who will remain in Bir- mingham until Tuesday. Mr King has just returned from the funeral of his father and is deeply grieved He stated last night that the rumors Of defeat for his bills are premature. He seems confident of the passage of the Greater Birmingham bills, with a few amendments, and intends to make d strong fight before the body next week.
 The remainder of the citizens com mittee, including Frank Nelson, Jr.. Sid J. Bowie, Messrs. Goodall and Brown. Chappell Corey andothers returned. well pleased with the chances of repeal of the foreign loan tax. They say the stand taken by the governor has com pletely removed all obstacles in the way.
 John T. and H. r. Henin ]. $. Giles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-04
Gaelic League Concert.

The concert to be given in Jacques opera house next Sunday evening by the James Meagher Branch of the Gaelic league ought to be social success in the fullest sense of the word A glance at the program is as- suring enough to satisfy everybody musically inclined. Program: Mrs T. J. McLarney, harpist, selected Irish airs; John E. Lynch, Hartford, soloist, "Leprehaum:" Miss Mamie Fay, so- loist, ''rhe Last Rose of Summer;;" Miss Katherine Sullivan. Naugatuck, mandolinist, selected Irish Airs; Peter +. Radican, Hartford, soloist, "O'Donnell Aboo:' Mrs William Mon- agan, soloist. II Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls;:" Miss Josephine Nc Knight, violinist, selected Irish Airs; Edward Downey, soloist, Ireland, My Ireland;" Mrs T. J. McLarney, harpist, Irish Airs; Miss Mamie Fay, soloist, Farewell. But Whenever You Welcome the Hour;" P. F. Radican. soloist, 'The Irishman;" John E. Lynch. soloist, "Sheamns Mo Vellia Sthor." Mrs Wolff accompanist. Seats will be on sale next Thursday, Friday and Saturday from a. m. to 1 p. m., and 2:5O to p. m., and on Sunday at 6:3O p. m. Tickets out by the society will be exchanged at the same hours.