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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
L.,M. CALLAWAY IS DEAD.
Was fir Many Years Prominent Rail-
 way Mail Clerk.

Mobile, July 6.-(Special)-L. M. Cal laway, a native of North Alabama and for the past few years a resident of Me ridian until a few months ago. died this morning at 7:2O o'clock after a long illness fin this city. He was 63 years of age and leaves a wife and five sons, two of whom are residents of Birmingham.
 Deceased was we'll known in this city and for twenty years or more was rail way postal clerk on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. He has been in the service of the United States government for more than thirty years and was regarded by the post office department as a most efficient em- ploye On account of failing health the deceased asked to be taken off the road about ten years ago and was made dis tributing agent at Meridian until some time ago, when he returned to this city in hopes the change might prove of benefit to him.
 Mat" Galloway. as he was familiarly known. was one of the most popular mail clerks along the line of the Mobile and Ohio railroad being ever ready to extend a cordial greeting to his many friends in all walks of life. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Personal and General,

Messrs. William Scott and George Bab- cock have returned from a weeks fishing trip to Gainesville. William Scott will leave tomorrow for ten days stay in Mobile.
 Mrs. Andrew D. Maddov has returned to the city after two weeks visit to relatives in Atlanta.
 MT. Joseph Crawford leaves tomorrow evening for months stay at Hot Springs, Ark.
 Dr. Albert S. Fitzpatrick leaves this evening for Hot Springs, Ark, to be gone ten days.
 Mrs. Sidney Marks is spending some time with relatives In Gainesville. Mir Marks will join her on Tuesday and will remain away for two weeks.
 Oscar Shaw of Belle Sumpter was in the city today on business.
 Mrs. Harry G. Chrstlieb entertained with moonlight picnic last evening to West Lake in honor of Miss Ida May ames of Newborn. An excellent supper was served. and the boating and bathing were greatly enjoyed. Those in the party were MT. and Mrs. L. w. Allen MT. and Mrs. H. q. Criestieb, Miss Ida May James. Miss Nellie Christleb Miss Edith Christlieb and MT. Henry Martin.
 Miss Ida May James of Newborn is vs- iting Miss Nellie Christlieb. Upon her re- turn home she will be accompanied by Misses Nellie and Edith Christlieb
 MT. and Mrs. H. G. Christlieb expect to leave next week for the Jamestown ex- position.
 Miss Virginia Loyejoy is visiting in Biz mingham.
 Miss Lottie Hurd of Providence, R. l., is visiting Mir. and Mrs. w. G. Hurd.
 MT. and Mrs. D. O. Denson of Nunnally, Tenn, arrived in the city today on a visit to MT. and Mrs. George w. Jones.
 The following are registered at the Grand: Will Webb of Coleanor, MT. and Mrs. Joe Williamson of Montgomery, I. Griffin of Vance. Prof. P. J. Ratgburn of Chicago, Prof. B. F. Winston of Chi cago.
 MT. Will N Denton of Thomas was in the city today as the guest of MT. F. B. Canoles. MT Denton Is one of the best known met In the state. and his writings are very popular. He has jast gotten out Book of Poems, and among the lot are some real gems of feeling and expression. The book is well gotten up. and is beautifully bound. and already the sale has been quite large
 Invitations are out announcing the ap- preaching marriage of Miss Azbill to Dr. Thomas l.. Conwel Mrs. Emeline Azbil announces the marriage of her daughter, Ida Bell, to Dr. Thomas l. Conwell, Wednesday, JuUly F, 1907 Bessemer. At home after August l. 1908 Berkley avenue Bessemer.
 A Cardiff the person that addressed an anonomous letter to me yesterday in the interest of the person confined in the city jail, will call on me, 1 shall be glad to talk the matter over with them and believe that conference will do much good l. A. Lewis Acting Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
News of Cuba.

Cuba, July 6.-(Special.-Joh ohm Duncan, a negro, got drunk on last Thursday and while passing along the public road shot twice into a party of children that were picnicking in the woods near by. One of the balls from his pistol fell near the feet of little A. l.. Vaughan, while another went clipping through the trees near Thomas May. who gathering mag nolias. He cursed and villifed the entire party, passed on down the road and fell by the wayside in a stupor, where the officers caught him asleep. He resisted arrest, but was overpowered and brought to town. A preliminary trial was held and he was committed to jail at Livngs- ton, where he will await the several charges preferred against him. After get ting sober he appeared not to know any thing of the shooting and was very peni- tent for his offenses.
 Misses Kate, Mae and Brownie Poole spent last Thursday and Friday in Lv- ingston.
 Miss Ada Williams of York is the guest of Mrs. w. Y. Ward
 Mrs. w. B. Shamburger and children of Hattiesburg Miss, spending some weeks with relatives in town.
 MT. and Mrs S. c. Ward have returned from a visit to friends at Hamsey
 J. E. May and J. V. Garrison have re- turned from a two-weeks' fishing trip on Dog river. They report fine sport and lots of fish
 Little Misses Genevie and Gladys Wad- dell are spending some time in Meridian, the guests of their uncle, Frank Waddell
 Mrs. C. V. Smith and Mrs. Exine Shackleford of Birmingham have been spending a few days with Thomas Wig gins.
 Dr. James McElroy has a very sick child, whose critical condition has been giving the doctor and his friends much uneasiness. It is believed the child will recover.
 Mrs M. E. Merrell. who has been III tor several weeks, is reported as somewhat improved this morning.
 Little Miss Mamie Vanhoose gave a party last Tuesday to her friends in cele- bration of her tenth birthday. It was largely attended and voted most pleas urable occasion by the little folks present. After tiring themselves with games. the young hostess had Beavers ice cream parlor serve her guests with cream and fruit punch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Officer Fatally Shot,

Sheriff Belser was yesterday afternoon notified of the shooting of Constable Sam Ivey by William Brown. negro and a telephone message this morning says that contasble Ivey is not expected to live.
 The shooting took place on a bridge in a swamp about sixteen miles south of Montgomery MT. Ivey had a warrant for the arrest of the negro. and was going after him on his horse when he met the negro on the bridge. Not a word was spoken. but as Mir Ivey rode up the negro covered him with a shotgun and pulled the trigger. and MT. Ivey fell off his horse with what is said to be a fatal wound. The shot struck him in the face. The negro, thinking he had killed him, made his escape
 The negro Is described as being a bright ginger-eake color, weighing about 135 pounds and about 25 years old He is clean shaven and there is scar on his side which resulted from burn The sheriff Is anxious to catch him, and if NJ. Ivey dies will call upon the governor asking that reward be offered for him.
 Tompkins Roy, the white man who shot and killed Otis Slaughter, a negro, on the Fourth of Ju-' at R. H. Vauehn's place, is still locked up in the county jan as Sheriff Belser yesterday after noon had a warrant sworn out against him. charging him with murder It is not expected there will be a preliminary hearing as the grand jury meets Mon day and the case will be taken up by thsr body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
His Pass Number.
eiand Plain Dealer

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 c. F. DaIy, wee president of the New York Central railroad, in charge of pas senger traffic, and Fred Kohler, chief of police, bear a resemblance to each other that has frequently been subject of comment.
 One story illustrative of how easily one may be mistaken for the other Is told by a railroad man. It seems that kohler was returning from an eastern city some time ago. comfortably settled In q Pull man seat When the conductor came along kohler noticed him looking at him out of the tail of his eye as he took up the tickets of the other passengers.
 See, your pass is number-r what?' asked the conductor q moment later. as he approached Kohler with a smile of recognition.
 'How's that" asked Kohler quickly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Fourth Remarkably Quiet.

Chief Deputy George w. Jones stated today that the Fourth, just passed, had been one of the most quiet days he had experienced since he became a criminal officer, nearly fourteen years ago. He stated that as a general rule there was always reported to the sheriffs office the day after the Fourth from two to half dozen murders in the county for the day, but this year there was not a killing re- ported either in Bessemer or Birming- ham. The above record speaks well for the efficiency of the service as maintained by the present sheriff's force, and it also shows that the people do not take the Glorious Fourth for a general day of slaughter, as has been done in the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
RaqsdaIe Goes to Montgomery.

Dr. M. c. Ragsdale leaves tomorrow evening for Montgomery and will be on hand when the legislature convenes. One of the mast important bills to come be- fore that body at this session will be the Jury commissioner bill to be introduced by Dr. Ragsdale. He has given this measure deep and thoughtful stady, and feels confident that there will be little or no opposition to its passage. The purpose of the bill is to create a jury commission to be appointed by nine judges. The most important duties of the commission will be to select only qualified voters to serve as jurors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
ILLINOIS SHERIFF
 VISITS MERIDIAN
OFFICER WILL TAKE BACK TO MURPHYSBORO w. B. SMITH, WHO IS cHAReED'WITH OYER. ATING A CONFIDENCE GAME.

Meridian, Miss, July 6.-Sheriff Sylves- ter Hanson of Jackson county Illinois, is in Meridian. He came here to ac- company W. B. Smith, the lumber agent, who was arrested yesterday by Officer L. c. Monette. back to Murphysboro for trial on a charge of operating a conli- dence game. He talked freely of Smith $ troubles, and is apparently of the opinion that the man has badly entangled him. self. He thinks from the evidence that he has been able to gather that the pris- oner Is operating with four other men in confidence game that proved rather ef- fective.
 The way the scheme was worked was through banks alleged to have been or ganized for that purpose. The five men would become interested in the instltu- tions as they were organized, part of them securing positions on the official staffs, while others were no further inter ested than as stockholders. Members of the gang, it is claimed, who were not proper persons to whom a loan should be made, gradually ate up deposits on worth less notes and exorbitant salaries.
 The J. S. Nall mentioned in the warrant received by Chief Bludworth, is already under arrest He is said to be at present in Columbus, O., out on bail. The three
  but not yet arrested. One of them is in New York an dthe other two in Mem phis.
 The two banks through which Smith, Nall and their associates are alleged to have worked their game are located in the same county, that of Jackson They were known as the Elkville and Grand Tower banks.
 With the closing of the registration srrl,f tta toI Iny trnn frt n of this, Lauderdale county, is 1862 The total vote of the city of Meridian is shown to be 2543
 
 ing last evening and the reports of the officers showed the lodge to be in four ishing condition. A letter has been re- ceived from the supreme president, MT. M. Stern of Memphis, Tenn, stating that he will pay visit to the lodge in the near future.
 The installation of officers of lodge No. 45S, A. F. and A. NJ, took place on last Monday evening and were conducted by Postmaster Samuel Stein The following officers were installed: Joe Wiles wor- shipful master; MT. Carl, senior warden MT. J. DeJarnett, junior warden; MT. o. Mc1nary, senior deacon; MT. Goodhue, junior deacon; Messrs. Bush and West, steward, and MT. Craig, tyler.
 The Bessemer lodge of Eagles will meet on next Wednesday evening The meet ing promises to be an interesting one as there will be several new members to get touch of the hot and col programme.
 Bessemer lodge No. 72l, B. P. O. E., will hold a meeting on Monday evening next. Several applications for membership will be read and a number of candidates will do the hot foot. The lodge is now en- toying a season of great prosperity. and its membership Is one of the largest in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Found Dead on Tracks.

Grant Harris, negro, who lived at Woodward, was found dead early this morning on the tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at Woodward crossing The cause of the negro's death remains a mystery, but it is thought that he was drunk and lay down on the track for quiet rest and was hit by a passing train. The body was taken to the un- dertaking establishment of Kennedy Brothers and prepared for burial. The coroner was notified of the accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Summer Hotel Burned.

Atlanta, uly 6.-The Hotel Monterey, a summer resort at Mt. Airy. Ga, about 100 miles east of Atlanta. was destroyed by fire this afternoon. There was no loss of life. Loss. s75.o0o; no insurance. The wil- cox cottage adjoining the hotel also was burned with a loss of S8O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
The Churches.

Dr. A. l.. Glass of the Baptist church of Jonesboro closed one of the most suc- cessful revivals in the history of the church on Thursday evening last. To- gether with those that were admitted by letter, thirty-four new members were re- ceved in the church. The baptismal ser vices will be conducted tomorrow aft ernoon at 3:30 p. m. at Moores Springs, at which time twenty-two will be bap- tized.
 Services will be conducted at the regular hours. both morning and even ing.
 St. Aloysious Catholic church, Rev. c. H. O'Brien, mass at o'clock and 10:30 o'clock a. m.
 Episcopal church, Rev. l. o. Adams, services at Ii a. m., and 7:30 p. m.
 Christian church, Rev. D. P. Tyalor. services at II o'clock, a. m., and 7:O, p. m.
 Presbyterian church. Rev. R. c. Gilmore. services at II o'clock, a. m, and 7:30 D. m.
 Methodist church Rev. w E. Morris. ser"ices at Il a. m., and 7:30 D. m
 Baptist church, Rev. J. F. Gable, ser vices at II a. m,. and 7:30 F. m.
 Cumberland Presbyterian church. Rev. D. F. Crawford. services at Il a. m.. and 7:SO p. m.
 News of the Lodges.
 Bessemer lodge No. 1o9, l. o. o. r., in- stalled its officers on last Tuesday even ing. G. G. Hope was installed noble grand Gardner Foster Goodwin, vice grand; s. J. Tillman, secretary John Nor wood, treasurer, and R. J. Miller, trustee. This lodge has the largest membership in the district and Is growing all the time
 Bessemer lodge No. 262, 1. O. O. F., in- stalled its officers on Wednesday evening. The installation was conducted by District Deputy Thomas A. Hines. Jr, noble grand; w. c. Burst, vice grand Rush Randle, secretary; T. A. Hines, Jr.. treasurer, and J. W. Booth. trustee. for twelve months. While the lodge Is quite young it is in excellent condition and the membership Is growing rapidly.
 Ada Rebekah lodge No. IS did not meet on Thursday last, as was intended. but will meet on next Thursday evening. at which time the installation of officers will take place The following officers will be installed by Mrs. J.. c. Ethridge district deputy: Miss Nellie Osley. noble grand; Mrs. O'Mara, vice grand; E. c. Hines. secretary; T. A. Mics. Jr.. truste, and H. W. Massey. treasurer. The Beavers held an enthusiastic meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
COMPTON FAVORS
 EDUCATIONAL BILL
Personally Visits Schools in His
 County
BANKHEAD HEADQUARTERS
Is Ready for the Fight for the Senate In the Coming Session of the Leg characterization of Re-
 spect to Falkner.

Montgomery, July 6.-(Special)- ". Compton, superintendent of education of Marengo county, writes State Superin- tendent of Education H. c. Gunnells that he has ffty-eght districts and gets around to each one of them every five weeks, as a result of which he is able to keep in touch with the work that is going on and have a hand in guiding 1t. He Is very much impressed with the importance of the supervision bill and will be here to aid in it's passage by the legislature.
 schools and found incompetent teachers, and dismissed them" said MT. Compton. 'I go the first week of school and grade and class the children and see that the work is begun right. and many other things that can only be attended to by being in the school room and seeing the work" Mir. Compton has been In several of the adjoining counties and has found much need of careful supervision. He believes that there can be no efficent oversight of the schools if there is not careful supervision by good teachers.
 The friends of the supervision bill have been very much encouraged by the at titude of Governor Conner, who is in thorough accord with the provision for qualified men to hold the positions, selected by the people.
 slected by the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
DENSMORE TYPEWRITERS
what his game was.

wondering what his game was
 ''I was going to put down the number of your pass and save you getting 1t out, said the conductor.
 From that woment Kohler wise. "Ah." he thought to himself "the fellow thinks l own the road or something like that. He's taken me for some big smoke. sure. I've left all my bunch of passes at home' said the chief, with that smile of his, but here's my card. Maybe tmat'll do you.
 The conductor read Fred Kohler chief of police" and then brought himself up with d start "I thought you were MT. Day of the New York Central" he said. Here's my ticket" said the chief be fore I go away again Pm going to find out the number of Daly's pass
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
DOCTORS PRESCRIBE

Dr. w S. Lewis prominent physician of Canton Pa says 1T have used Duys Pure Malt Whiskey for years, and gard the safest and most reliable tonic stmulant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Memory of FaIkner,

The Montgomery Bar association held a meeting today at noon at the court house at which time the committee re- gently appointed to draw up suitable reso- lutions upon the death of Capt J. M Falkner, made it's report and the reso- lution was unanimously adopted.
 The committee was composed of Gen. John W. A. Sanford, Judge Thomas G. Jones and Ray Rushton, There were short talks upon the life of Capt FaIk. her by Ray Rushton, General Oates, Ter ry Richardson, John A. Elmore and Phares Coleman. The resolution was as follows:
 "The committee appointed to prepare resolutions relative to the character and talents of the late Capt. Jefferson M Falkner, report the following resolution and ask that they be adopted by the members of the bar:
 Resolved, That in the demise of Capt Jefferson Manly Falkner, the state of Alabama has lost patriotic, gallant and dutiful soldier; the Confederate Veterans a generous and constant friend; the city of Montgomery enterprising and pub lie spirited citizen; his church jealous and sincere supporter of it's doctrines our profession a much beloved and most estimable gentleman; and his clients a lawyer distinguished by his industry and fidelity to their interests
 Resolved, That the secretary be re- quested to transmit copy of these reso- lutions to his family. as a testimonial of our regard for the deceased, and as ex- pression of our sympathy with those dear to him in their great bereavement
 Resolved, That the attorney general present these resolutions to the supreme court of the state; that, the solicitor of the circuit, present them to the circuit court; the solicitor of this county pre- sent them to Montgomery city court and to the chancery court, and that tho chair man of this meeting present them to the federal court of the middle district of Alabama, with the request that they be spread upon the minutes of the respec- tive courts.
 Resolved, That the newspapers of the city be asked to publish the proceedings of this meeting.
 JOHN w. A. SANFORD,
 THOMAS c. JONES'
 RAY RUSHTON,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
Bankhead Is Ready.

Bankhead has engaged headquarters at the Exchange hotel, where he will re- main until the vote is taken next week for United States senator to succeed the late Senator Morgan. It is regarded that the matter is settled and he will be elected by an overwhelming majority. So far as can be determined Jesse Stallings of Birmingham, the only other candidate, is not making any canvass and does not seem to be seriously in the fight. The election of senator will take place about Thursday, 1t is thought.
 The report of the code committee has been made up by the chairman, Col S. W. John, and will be ready for adoption by the whole committee at a meeting Monday morning. Colonel John has been at work on it since last Monday.
 While the new wing of the state cap itol is complete 1t will not be turned over until Monday. a meeting of the cap itol commission having been called for noon of that day. Architect Lockwood has received, or indicated intention so to do, and there is little else to do. It is very pretty and the members of the legis- lature will be glad to see it complete
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07
The Best Record

Your check on this bank is legal. binding receipt for every payment The banks record of it is always at your service even if you lose the cancelled check.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-07

There will be no chance for a fight In any general way on the adoption Of ire code. The two houses will have to accept the document largely on faith and coa- fidence fin the committee which read and revised the manuscript as prepared by Judge Mayfield. the commissioner That many changes were made none will deny but 1t is also said that none of them are of material importance; at least none of the latter class will be worked out without everybody being posted on their provisions.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-02-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.--Forecast for Arizona-Fair Thursday and Fri day