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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
Copyright. 1906. by c. J. CutclIae
Hyne. All rights reserved)

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
WANT BIDS FOR
 HANDLING MAIL
Arrangements Must Be Made for Transferring Mails to New Union
 Station After July 1.

A notice to contractors has been issued by the local postal authorities and will be posted this morning asking for bids upon the transfer of the United States mails between the new railroad terminal station and the local postoffice. Bids will be received up to noon June 24, the contracts to go into effect on July l. when the new terminal station is to be made tenn porarily ready for service in handling the passenger business of three and DOS sibly five railroads.
 The three railroads that are certain to go into the new station on July 1 are the Alabama Great Southern, the Seaboard and the Southern and these roads handle fully half of the maile in and out of Bir- mingham. The new mall contracts will, therefore, involve transfer of half the mail to the new depot and the consequent haul will be about three times the pres ent distance from the postoffice to the old station. When the terminal station is completed about three-fourths of all the Birmingham mail will be handled at the new station, involving another change ln the mail contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
PHARMACISTS ELECT
 OFFICERS FOR YEAR
E. w. Averyt of EnsIey Elected Presi- dent, and s. A. Williams and L.
 Wharton Vice Presidents.

Blount Springs, June 14-tSpecial.)-At the session of the Alabama Pharmaceuti- cal association here today E. w. Averyt of Ensley was elected president of the association for the ensuing year. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 o'clock by President c. c. Stewart.
 The number of delegates yesterday was swelled by the crowd which arrived on the evening trains of the day before, about seventy persons being present. The morning session was taken up with the reading of papers on subpcest on the drug business. This was followed by the re- port of committees on the officers ad- dresses and the election of officers. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows:
 F. w. Averyt of Ensley president; 5. A. Williams of Troy. first vice president l.. Wharton of Gadsden, second vice pres ident F. F. Ravenscroft of Union Springs, treasurer, and W. A. Bingham of Tusca- loosa. secretary. Executive committee c. T. Ruff of Montgomery, e A. Sullivan of Florence. J. T. Roe of Mobile Dele gates to the National Association of Re tail DruggistsJC. C. Stewart of Green vile, John l.. Parker of Birmingham and J. T. Roe of Mobile. Delegates to the American Pharmaceutical association-P. c. Candidus of Mobile and J. D. Hum phries of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
WANTS
 TO INCORPORATE
KING RECOMMENDS THIS COURSE AND THE IDEA WILL BE FUR THEIR ELABORATED AT MEET. ING NEXT MONDAY NIGHT.

At a mass meeting of the citizens of Fairview last night the sentiment favor ing the coming into Birmingham was very strongly displayed Jere King ad- dressed the meeting in regard to the bill which he has drawn up and the details as set forth by him appeared to make a strong impression.
 A delegation from Ens1ey was present at the meeting and made a plea for the entrance of Fairview into Ensley. there by making a Greater Ensfey. The mem bers of the Ensley delegation address ing the meeting were Mayor Sugg, ". w. Shortridge and Professor Walker, super. intendent of the public schools. pr. Hol- liday and other residents of Fairview spoke very favorably in regard to the making of a Greater Birmingham.
 MT King outlined his bill thoroughly. explaining all of the details He sug- gested that the town of Tairvlew be in- eorporated, that by so doing they could issue the full amount or bonds necessary for the construction of school houses and the installation of sewerage system, which bonds would be assumed by the Greater Birmingham incorporation when the Greater Birmingham bill went into ef- feet in October 1909. The suggestion of MT. King that the town incorporate will be discussed in q mass meeting which is to be held Monday night
 The sentiment of Fairview has been un- decided about coming into Birmingham. but the meeting last night resulted in the Greater Birmingham idea gaining q strong foothold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
TOM POUND TALKS
 ON LABOR SITUATION
Comments on Success of LOCo-
 motive Engineers
BASIS OF THIS SUCCESS
Brotherhood Attends to It's Own Busi- ness and Expects Others to Do LikeWise-Union Is Essen
 tial to Welfare.

Gall us mechanics, laborers or pro- fessional men," said Engineer Thomas s. Pound, but one thing is sure and that is that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers attends to it's own business, demands it's rights, interferes with no man or set of men and works. It re- quires as much time, study and actual practice to become an engineer as it does a lawyer or a doctor.
 e'As a rule, we are in favor of labor organizations but We do not affiliate with them in any way. In fact we work side by side with men who are not members O. our association and who are not al- lowed to be. If the corporations want them that's their business, not ours. The so-called rat or scab may work on any railroad with which we are connected and we have nothing to say about it. yet we think a whole lot and he cannot affiliate with us in our lodges. That's all there is to it.
 T have been connected with the Louis vile and Nashville railroad as an engi- ner for twenty one years and have never received a demerit. I know the manage ment and am treated as a man, and my effort, as we'll as the efforts of my asso- ciates, has ever been to work for the in- terests of the company, as well as our own. Since my engagement in this work there has been only one disagreement and one strike, and that cost the brother hood much over $lOOo,OOO. l do not think there will be another for sometime to come. We are at peace with the company. That company always meets reasonable demands. We have no walking dele gates to control us-no agitators. If, for cause, we expel a member, we do not say to the company that he shall be denied employment That's the com- pany's business, not ours.
 "I think labor conditions good In this distrct-that conservatism should always prevail I am a union man, believing that unionism among laborers and professional men is as essential to their success as it Is with capitalists. My idea is that fin unity there is strength" and that q man should be a man under any and all circumstances.
 ested, as we are in all matters pertain ing to the welfare of our state. Colonel Bankhead is certainly entitled to the seat in the Senate, made vacant by the death of Senator Morgan and l am sure that Governor Conner and the legislature will recognize this fact. We are just people, | and I am not afraid any mistake will l be made along thls line"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
DECREE RENDERED
 IN ELYTON CASE
OF CIRCUIT COURT PLEADED IN BAR OF FURTHER PROCEEDINGS IS SUSTAINED. NEXT MOVE NOT KNOWN.

In the equity division of the city court yesterday morning the case of the State of Alabama ex rel T. NJ Bradley vs. town of Elyton ct al came up before Judge Senn for decree on demurrer to de- fendants plea of res adjudecata. The de- murrer was overruled and the plaintiff was granted time to prepare whatever further pleadings he sees fit to offer.
 The proceedings In this suit arose ont of the act of incorporation of the town of Elyton by virtue of certificate of incorporation granted to certain resider in that district upon a petition Q the probate court about a mo- certificate of incorporation
 on May 13 and on May IA qu proceedings were instituted in -lrcuit court before Judge Coleman by l. N. Mil Ter as relator seeking to invalldate and annul the action of the incorporators. The case was tried and judgment rendered in favor of the defendant, the town of Ely ton, by which judgment the validity and legality of the incorporation was estab- lished
 Without any knowledge of the proceed
 
 Coleman, T. M. Bradley, as relator, in. stituted quo warranto proceedings in tho city court before Judge Senn, setting up the identical state of facts alleged in the proceedings in the circuit court and hay ing the same object In view The case was argued on Monday morning on de- murrer to relators bill and after the ar guments were made the demurrer was withdrawn and plea filed in which it was alleged that the case had already been settled by a judgment in the circuit court and that the whole matter was res adjudioata. The plaintiff demurred to the sufhciency of the plea, arguing that the judgment fin the circuit court was no bar to further proceedings of the same na- ture being instituted by another citizen.
 Judge Sern took the case under advise- ment and his decree yesterday morning overruling the demurrers sustans the plea that the judgment of the circuit court was rendered fin a case in which the same par ties and the same questions were ln- volved.
 What further action, If any, will be taken in the matter is not known at pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
IS GONE WITH BIBLE.
Negro Has Forgotten to Pay Install
 ments on Book.

So absorbed has a negro preacher be- come in a handsome Bible, which he bought from an agent on the installment plan, that he has neglected to call around and make the payments; in fact. he has gone on his way rejoicing, and in what direction that way lies no one seems to know. Consequently the agent Is loser to the extent of S10.75 Bible.
 The Bible was left with the negro preacher. l.. V. Ellison by name. who was living at the time at s07 South Twenty fourth street. The Bible was an indexed one with flexible binding. and belonged to the Dickson Publishing company. The report to the police states that both negro and Bible have disa oeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
PIG IRON MARKET
 CONTINUES STRONG
LOCAL TRADE IS WITHOUT ANY SPECIAL FEATURE THIS WEEK. LULU IN ORDERS, BUT THIS IS NATURAL.

The Birmingham iron market has been somewhat quiet this week. Active buying, however, is not expected just now, as the furnace companies have sold practically all their make for 1907 and 1t is too early for large 1908 contracts. Prices continue firm.
 Rogers, Brown 6 Co.'S Cincinnati report for the week follows:
 Local business continues of decidedly uninteresting character, both as regards quantity and quality. There has been q. distinct blll in orders for prompt deliv- cry, due to the very much improved trans portation conditions from most plants.
 Bessemer seems ot be the most energetic seller, and fair tonnage of this grade has been handled.
 Reports on consumption show that iron is being melted as rapidly as received, and pressure of buyers for iron on existing contracts proves that welt Is without anySapparent let-up.
 The government crop reports for May showed up better than had been antcipat- ed in the light of reports previously cir oulated, and although 1t makes certain that the country's wheat crop this year will be below that of the past two years, it also assures the probability that the crop will not be so much reduced that 1t could possibly be called failure. This has had a reassuring effect and reports for June and later, 1t Is hoped will con- firm these conditions.
 Coke continues very lively and business done during the week has been of excel lent proportions. This is true of both foundry and furnace contracts covering six months and years period. Prices are very irregular and 1t is hard to tell from day to day what can be done. Some operators are out of the market, claiming full order books. The most popular brands are distinctly the favorites and are reaping now the reward of quality in being able, in the face of market like the present, to obtain full prices, and in many cases premium for their product
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15


 Birmingham had the honor of enter taining the Vice President of the United States last night through the accident of delayed train. Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks spent last night here on his way to Selma, where he will attend the funeral of Senator John T. Morgan in company with other members of the United States Senate and congressman, who in their official capacity represent the great country which Alabamas grand old man served so long and who thus pay a tribute to his inestimable services MT. Fairbanks arrived in Birmingham at 5:S0 p. m. yesterday over the Queen and Crescent route from Cincinnati and in tended to make connection here with the Louisville and Nashville road for Mont gomery, where he expected to join the funeral train bearing the remains of Sem ator Morgan and go on to Selma. Owing to delay of several hours at Chatta- nooga MT. Fairbanks missed the train and decided to spend the night here and will leave this morning at 6:3o o'clock, ac- companied by the committee from Bir mingham delegated to attend the funeral.
 
 ident was met at the station by Postmas- ter J. Rivers Carter, Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes and others, who immediately ar ranged to make his stay In the city one of interest and pleasure. Accompanied by a number of prominent citizens MT. Fair banks was escorted to the Country club, where dinner was served and the evening was spent in social intercourse.
 Here the Vice President was found last night and he discussed his second trip to this state within the past year and paid the above glowing tribute to the man whom Alabama has always delighted to honor. MT. Fairbanks said that he was in Delaware, O., when he received the message announcing the death of Senator Morgan and made arrangements to pro- ceed immediately south to attend the funeral. He said that as one of the trus- tees of the Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware he was attending the commence ment exercises and has always taken the greatest interest in the welfare of this institution.
 Senator Morgan was one of my closest associates in the Senate for years in spite of our political differences and this fact did not lessen the friendship that has always bound us very closely together. He was a man in the truest sense of the word and he compelled admiration from all with whom he came in contact, re- gardless of creed or political belief.
 Tt Is a pleasure indeed to return to Birmingham after an absence of two days less than a year. The greatness of this city is indelibly impressed upon even the most casual observer and the more l see of it the greater this impression grows. q wish I could spend more time here and in the state, but l must leave Selma tomorrow evening for Indianapolis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
} IO ARE SHOT IN
 QUARREL AT SHOPS
R. L. ChitWood Shoots John
 Humphrey a Negro
STRAY BALL HTS ANOTHER
Andrew Thompson, a White Boiler maker, Is Injured In Shoulder. Both Will Probably Re-
 cover From Injuries.

As the outcome of quarrel between R. l.. Chitwood, a holster at the Alabama Great Southern shops. and John Humph- rey. a negro helper in the boiler shops Humprey was shot in the abdomen and seriously wounded, and Andrew Thomp- son white boilermaker, was accidentally ly shot in the shoulder The shooting took place near the Alabama Great South ern shops yesterday morning about 9 clock. Thompson's wound is not as seri- ous as was at first thought. He was resting well last night at Copelands in- firmary. Humphreys wound is much more serious, as the bullet took effect in the abdomen, but 1t was reported at the Hill man hospital last night that his con dition was favorable.
 The difficulty between Chitwood and Humphrey started while the two ulen were at work. 1t seems that Humphrey was under an engine cleaning the ma ehnery, and that a steam valve on the engine was open, causing the negro some inconvenience as he worked. It Is saiG that the negro asked Chitwood to ;ither shut off the valve or put piece of wood under 1t to keep the steam off of him. lHls CnltNoOu dld not do and the negro came out of the pit, after which he was hit in the head with a hammer by Chit wood. Another version is that Humphrey struck the first blow
 The matter was thought to be ended there, but Chitwood states that Humph- rey followed him around for some time With a knife. The men met at the pay car at the shops and Chitwood says that Humphrey was approaching him with his knife when he shot. He empted his pistol and one of the bullets solng wild struck Thompson in the shoulder. Another went true to the mark, wounding Humph- rey The pistol In the hands of CEitwood was of 32-calbre Smith & Wesson.
 Both of the wounded men were taken tc the hospital, and their condition late last night was as good as couldbe expected. Unless there is an unexpected change, it IS not believed that either will die.
 Immediately after the shooting Chit wood went to the sheriffs office and sur rendered. A charge of assault with h. tent to murder and one of carrying con cealed weapons were sworn out against him before Judges Abernathy and Ben ners, each bond being fixed at $2OO. Chit wood made these bonds late yesterday afternoon al the sheriff's office He lives at 500 South Twenty-sixth street.
 Thompson is a married man and lives al Woodawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Fred Burke Removed to Jail.

Fred Burke, the man who shot and instantly killed Constable J. L. Hollis at Littleton, last Saturday, has been re- moved from the Hillman hospital to the county jail. It will be remembered that after shooting MT. Hollis, Burke made good hs escape for a while, and was afterward shot while being run down by the deputies. He was brought to Bifl mingham by Deputy Minor. who togetb with Deputy Brent, made the arrest. on account of his wound was plac' the Hillman hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
New choirmaster Secured.

St. Mary son the Highlands church has secured the services of new choirmas- ter in the place of Dr. L. N. Bradley, who has returned to England. The new mas ter is Mir. c. F. Mangelsdorff, who is also an EngIishman. MT. Mangelsdorff Is al ready in Birmingham, and will take charge of St. Mary's choir immediately. He s>a graduated organist and trained musician,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to the following:
 Florijan Imarada Ensley, and Miss Ma ria Uavor.
 J. w. May, Ensley, and Miss Mary Bur ton.
 J. A. Franklin, Pratt City. and -Miss Pacie Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington. June 14.-Foreeast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair Saturday, except occasional thunder storms in cen tral and south portions. Sunday fair; light, variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
PERSONAL

J. r, Ledbetter who for three years has been connected with the Adams Drug Co.,, has accepted a position with Patton & Pope Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Wife ShriekS and Falls Forward on the Floor When Ver-
 dict is Announced
GUILTY MAN SHOT WIPES
 SISTER AT HER OWN HOME
Jury Paid Little Attention to Insanity PIea-lt Is Understood Counsel Will Not Appeal
 the Case.

We the jury find the defendant - guilty of murder in the first de- - gree as charged in the indictment, and say he shall suffer imprison- e ment for life. 'E. D. BURNS,
 Foreman of Jury"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Late Train Gives Birmingham Honor of Entertaining Vice
 President Over Night
GOES TO SELMA TODAY TO
 ATTEND MORGAN FUNERAL
Recalls Former Trip to Birmingham With Pleasure-Dlnes at Country CIub-Starts for Idan-
 apois Tonight.

. Senator Morgan will be greatly { . missed in the Senate. Few men < < have rendered longer service than { z he; his tenure was most remark 4 ' able. He was highly esteemed by < \ the Senate; his party associates < and his political opponets held him { ' in like regard as friend and states < ' man. He was indeed statesman { < whose name will long be remem- < ' bered. He gave his splendid talents { ' to the service of his country with < > out reserve. . / He was an intense American. { < He believed in his country and in < < her future power and glory with {
 . all his soul. He rendered notable < % service to the country in his long { \ and able advocacy of an Isthmian <
 ~ canal. His name will always be {
 < associated with that great work, <
 % although the route he preferred 4 < was not adopted. The name of < ' Senator Morgan will always rank { ~ among Americas great statesmen. {
 % He was an honor to Alabama; an <
 % honor to his country" { ' CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Text of Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adopted:
 Birmingham. Ala, June 13. 1907.
 Be it resolved That the community is to De congratulated on securing the next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15

Birmingham. June 14. p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15

Try the Gawk fer .haIf-tone and IIns AnA-Harald BuIidlnaL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15

Your committee upon the above sub feet has been constantly at work and will make further report to you this even ing. Let us not abate our assistance to them at all points, in order that their efforts for repeal or modification of the present law may be crowned with sue cess.