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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
CAMDEN MAD OVER
 INCREASED RATES
L. & N. REIMBURSEMENT DOUBLES SOME cHARGES-BACoN FROM 17 CENTS TO 34 CENTS FROM MOBILE.

Camden, May A. -(Special) is much feeling here over an advance of rates of freight by the Louisville and Nashville from Mobile. On account of the Alabama river, Camden has enjoyed a rather lower rate than some of the other towns. It appears, however, that in the general adjustment of charges this is to be changed. Following are some of the increases, the rates being from Mobile:
 Bacon and lard from F cents per hun dred to 34 cents; coal oil from 75 cents barrel to s1.5O; corn, oats, meal, bran and like products from Il cents hum dred to 15 cents; flour from 25 cents a bar rel to 36 cents. Rates from Selma have been increased in like manner
 The Camden Banner, a local paper, grows facetious in this sort of way: We are not surprised at this act of the rail- road authorities, since war has been de- clared. They are human and will fight back, and we are only thankful that the trains have not been discontinued on this seventeen-mile branch and the rails car ried away"
 Camden is the county seat of Wilcox county, and one of the best towns on the river between Selma and Mobile It has grown wonderfully under the work of a progressive citizenship, and this increase in rates will do harm to the business in- terestS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

swer to the charge of petty larceny at the same sitting.
 Charles Harris, colored, badly wanted in many places for stealing, was today arested by Deputy Bob Jones, and put on the list in the Birmingham jail.
 Whenever the weather Is fine the city clock keeps time likewise, but there must have been quite a change early this morning, as she decided to quit work.
 J. and P. Renner have asked for bids on several store houses to be erected in the near future at Carolina avenue and Nineteenth street
 Dr. Thomas l. Conwel will give thea tre party at the Bijou on next Monday evening.
 Mrs Dedman and Mrs. Andrew Mitch- ell of Birmingham are spending some time with Mrs. w. D. Taylor.
 Rev. Harry Kirk. formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city. but now In charge of a church in Baltimore, who has been attending the assembly in Bir- minghaIn, Is spending a few days with Dr. and Mrs. George Waller
 4urs. Morton of Birmingham Is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. J. E. Rogers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany. as to my honesty for my contracts
 Fully three-fourths or my patients nave been treated by some one else before call ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides, there is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being given you by an honest, competent phy- sician. I have treated private troubles ns a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala, since August 3, 1887. l cure all man. ner of private diseases. I cure many pa- tients by mail treatment. Write for prices and terms.
 I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to he curtd by such methods. give me call and get well.
 Ny offices are the most private and quiet i1 the city, tenth story of the new First National bank building, corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 1006 and 1007. Take one of the fna elevators to tenth floor.
 Office hours: a:so a. m. to 5:so ?. m Sunday, 10 m. to H m-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

and MT. Bryce Jones, who make their home with MT. and Mrs. Alston. The imposing suburban residence of Mir. and Mrs Alstons was made most attractive for the occasionL and the beautiful lawn in front was also arranged for the use of the guests. Although there was a large number of friends invited, the gracious host and hostess handled all with such ease and attention to detail that no one failed to thoroughly enjoy the evening"
 Dr. J. S. Dill. who delivered the com mencement address at Alabama Confer ence Femlae college commence,le left for his home at Bowling Green, Ky, yesterday. He renewed many former acquaintances while on his visit here.
 It is with pleasure that Tuscaloosa learns that Dr. Giles. as president of the Central college, will have his entire able faculty with two exceptions, return next year. Miss Carter, the violin teacher and Miss Clarke, the assistant music teacher, are the two who will not be back next session.
 Misses Ethel Adams of Bessemer and Mary Presser and Thorne Nelson of Selma arrived today and will be the guests of Mrs. R. H. Cochrane during the approaching university commencement,
 Miss Mary Long of Birmingham is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs Marcus B. Long, during the univer- sty commencement.
 MT. C. J. BuChner of Los Angeles, the father of pr. E. F. Buchner at the uni versity, and Mrs. A. s. Buchner his brother, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs Buchner at their home on the university campus.
 Misses Annie and Maggie Smith and Sadie Allison are the guests of Mrs Bryce during the university commence ment. Miss Maggie Smith is a graduate of the Livingston Normal this year; the other young ladies are co-eds.
 The court of county commissioners, to- gether with the board of public works, today awarded the contract for the build ing of the new court house, according to the plans and specifications of Architect William E. Spnk, accepted some time ago. The contract went to Carrigan & Lyon, a prominent firm of Birmingham. The contract price is 9O.000. The contract calls for the delivery Of the completed building by August 31, 1908, and contains forfeiture of $15 per day Tor every day thereafter, if not then complete. In con sideration of this forfeiture the time limit was extended three months longer than at first contemplated. The contract for plumbing and lighting was awarded sep arate and apart from the contractors contract. This latter business went to Daniel Bros. and the Perkins Electrical company jointly. they bidding together on the two jobs. This will make the build- ing entire cost $975OO, not including furn- ishings. The county also agrees in the contract to have all debris cleared off the lot for building and to turn the site over to the contractstors by the first Mon day in June, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
MASS MEETING FOR
 GREATER BESSEMER
!. ELL KNOWN MEN OF BRIGHTON, JONESBORO AND BESSEMER WILL GIVE OPlNIONS-GEN NEWS OF BESSEMER.

Bessemer, May 4-(speeal)-At the meeting to be held on Monday evening by the citizens of Bessemer, Brighton and Jonesboro, relative to taking them all in and making a Greater Bessemer. speeches will be made by prominent clt- izens of each place. and the meeting promises to be an interesting one It is a long time from now to 1910, and the an nexation plan, if carried to a successful finish, would not take place until that time. Quite number of the citizens of JoEesboro andJonesboro and Brighton nave spoken favorably of the plan, and there is reason to believe that 1t would be favorable. The combined population of the three places would be something been of the volcanic kind, but on the other hand has been sure and steady, and with it's growing industries and steady increase in population, it ranks among the first Alabama cities. Within the past few months the demand for houses has surpassed the supply, and the real estate men say that they expect the p--sent year to be the most prosperous the city has ever experienced. The com pletion of the proposed new road and the erection of its shops and terminals will mean great things for the city.
 In Mayor Sullivans court tomorrow morning. Dan Young, a husky colored man, will be given a chance to tell fi1 honor just how much of the fiery fluid ne took on board, and how much the extra charges vii be.
 G. W. Hays, white, will have to an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
COMMENCEMENT IF TUSCALOOSA SCHOOL Interesting Programme at the
 EIkS' Auditorium COURT HOUSE CoRTRACT Awarded to Birmingham Firm, Car rinc:on & Lynn-PIans by Archi-
 tect Spinks-Mrs Bush
 Dies.
COURT HOUSE C0RTRACT

Tuscaloosa, May H.-(Special.) )-Alrs. Bush, the mother of Miss Zaida Bush, the popular and efficient manager of the Postol telegraph office here. died at her home yesterday morning. Mrs. Bush had been i'll for some time, and several days before the end came it was known that she could not recover. Mrs Bush has been a resident of this city for some time and has during her stay here made a large number of friends She is survived by three daughters, Mrs F oster of Jasper and Misses Zaida and 1loise Bush of this city and one son, WHO is resident of Birmingham. The body was taken to Epes this morning and was there inferred in the family burying ground.
 The closing exercises of the Tuscaloosa Graded Public schools took place at the Elks' auditorium this afternoon at 4:30. The entire programme was unusually in teresting and entirely suited to the high character of work that these schools are accomplishing here The baccalaureate address was delivered by Henry J. Fitts, a. very prominent member of the bar here.
 MT Fitts has already quite @ reputa- tion as a versatile speaker, and his effort yesterday afternoon was one of unusual force and replete with wholesome and high-minded lessons to both the class ad- dressed and the audience present In ad- dition to this feature a musical pro- gramme of most enjoyable character was rendered.
 A delightful recital was given last night at Miss Harris studio by Miss Lucille Thorington, who completes the course this season at the Tuscaloosa School of Music Miss Thorington's programme was quite a pretentious one, which only a gifted musician might hope to successful ren- der. By virtue of her natural gifts and splendid training Miss Thorington gave a most finished and highly satisfactory ex- ecution of every number. She has a voice of wide range and is equally pleasing in both registers. Her recital afforded a treat to all lovers of real music.
 MT and Mrs. Henry Alston entertained elaborately last night in honor of the lat ters sister and brother, Miss Agnes Jones
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
COMER NUT OPPOSED ID CATHOLIC INFLUX Says He Doesn't Recall State Y ment to Clark GOOD CITIZENS ALL ALIKE Relates Incident of Sending Daughter to Catholic Hospital to Show Kind
 ly Feeling-He Wants Immigra-
 ton From Catholic Country.
GOOD CITIZENS ALL ALIKE

Montgomery. May 24.-(Special.) .)-Gover- nor B. B. Conner was asked for an ex- precision with regard to the assertion in the Selma Journal that he told Lyndley w. Clark of the United States bureau of labor that he was opposed to a Catholic fioodtide to Alabama. His reply was that he did not remember such statement, but he would say so if that floodtide meant a class of people who would not make good citizens. He used the term if at all, rather to illustrate his idea that a floodtide of any sort would be bad If not of such people as the state needs to make good citizens.
 However, this reference has no appli- cation to people of the Catholic religion" said the governor. ITO show my feeling for the members of this faith have only to recall that two years ago. when our daughter was i'll with typhoid fever Mrs. Conner and I gave her over to the mother superior of St. Vineent's hospital in Bir- mingham, and the Sisters of the Catholic church nursed her back to life. We are and ever will be grateful for this great service. I do not think there will be much difference as to faiths and sects when we come to fraternize in the great brotherhood up wonder. and I am quite sure there will be as many Catholics as any other sect"
 The governor then related that he had sent MT. DeHopper, the state immigra- ton agent, to Alsace and Lorraine, where he understood there were many indus trious mechanics who are willing to come to this country, and where he is informed the religious faith is overwhelming Cath olic He is sure that at the ports of entry of the United States no one takes account of what per cent are of any de- nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
TWO SURVIVE IN GOLF.
Douglas and Travers Still In-Seventy
 Drop Out.

New York, May 4-Findley S. Douglas. former amateur champion and Jerome D. Travers. present holder of tnc Metropolis tan title. are the s4iyivors of field of seventy players who started in the annual championship tournarient of the Mems Metropolitan Golf association.
 The most sensational match ip the ear- Her part of the days play was the de feat of Walter J. Travis oy Fred Terres- hoff, , up and 3 to play.
 I1erreshoff put up another stiff game against Douglas in the afternoon. DOrg- las winning 12 up.
 Travers had his semi final match With w. B. Rhett well in tland. 1rs score WAS up and to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
FISH RAIN DOWN
 IN RAIN STORM
EEL AND PERCH COME TO EARTH FROZEN-DISCOVE OF OIL. COTTON IS IN A BAD WAY AND PROSPECTS GLOOMY.

Camden, May 24-(Special)-In hail. storm here this week scores of small fish and eels were thrown to the earth and lined the surface of the water. They were frozen and dead. The negros ate them It is supposed that the fish were near the surface of the water and were scooped up by powerful wind, falling after being frozen in the atmosphere.
 There is somewhat of excitement here by the discovery of oil in well bored by the cotton seed oil mill people at a depth of 1G0 feet. The sample obtained is now in the hands of the department at Auburn for analysis.
 Cotton is reported bad in all sections of the county Replanting has been general and seed have been very scarce. Corn, however, and other grain, is doing we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
MRS. FREENEY SHOT FARRELL.
Georgia Woman's Case Now In the
 Hands of the Jury.

Eastman, Ga., May e1.-The fate of Mrs. Sarah Freeney, charged with the murder of W. P. Harrell, a prominent man of this place on March last. is with the jury, that began the hearing of the case yesterday morning. Mrs Freeney, who took the stand in her own defense, said that she had shot HdTrcll because he struck her and made improper proposals to her. She said that she waJ forced to shoot to defend herself. The contention of the state was that Mrs. Treeney shot Harrell when he sought to evict her from the house which she occupied, and of which she was the oxher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Blast Furnace Unions Demands.

Youngstown, O., May 24.-James Me Mahon, president of the National Associd- ton of Blast Furnace Workers, mailed to- day to the furnace operators the formal demand of the union fer an eieht-hcur work day for all men now working twelve hours. The demand goes into effect cn July l. The following rate of wages per day is also asked: Keepers, 8; helpers, $35O; filters, $2.50; laborers, $1.75. nine hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
eeoraia Man Arrested in London.

Columbus. Ga, May 2I--A telegram vas received by the chief of police today, no- tifying him of the arrest in London, Eng land, of J. T. Thompson, former manager of local hotel. He is wanted heie on a charge of larceny it being alleged that he stole a considerable sli,u of money be- longing to the hotel. LIS sudden disap- pearanse from Columbus some lwo years are created quite a sensation here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Republicans Meet.

Tulsa, I. T., May 24-The Third district republican congressional committee of Ok lahoma met here today and postponed the congressional convention called for Tdtle- quah May %, until twenty days after Ire state republican convention is hel,i. This action untes the republicans of the 'wo territories in oppositioa to the cGnstitu- tiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Gone to Inspect Paving.

Chairman w. l.. Quinn of the committee on streets of the city council and City Engineer Julian Smith left yesterday aft ernoon for Montgomery. Columbus. Ga. and Mobile to inspect the street paving in those city preparatory to q formal decision being made by the council. The bitulthc pavement in Columbus Is the paving particularly desired to be seen, as it more than probable that this pave ment will be used on Broad street and perhaps on Water street aiso. although at present vtrified brick is the chosen na vannr1f for NaIer street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Reflect Rubber Officers.

New York, May 24.-At a meeting of he board of directors of ,tG United Rubber today, President Samuel P. Colt of Providence. R. l., and other officers O. the executive committee were reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Wluoin Not Guilty.

Beaufort. s. C.. May 24.-Wii,am T.. Wlggin, magistrate. was today declared not guilty of the murder of Wil'am Ben nett on the night of a connGgration here last January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Mobile Train Delayed.

Thursdays train from Mobile. due at 12:30 p. m., did not arrive until 7:l5, owing to part of a bridge burning out. The burned bridge was between Maleom and Mcintosh. not a great distance from Mobile and 1t took several hours before repairs could be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES.
guarantee

6 odi dIllto you a perma- nent cure of private troubles and that. you may know my guarantee is re- liable I refer you with per- mission, to the First National bank. Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth CTS. bankers, Jefferson Coun- ty s a V i n g 8 hank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

You'll be buying a tonic soon-probably need one now. Brace up your system with VITAL VIM. Take our word for it, there's no better tonic sold. Fifty cents a bottle, at Patton Pope Drug Co.,, Drug gists, 3rd avenue and 20th street, Huntsville avenue and 18th street. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Horses Reared and Pitched.

As the two shots rang out the horses ridden by the two young men, McNeill and Charlie Hollis. reared. but they man aged to fire twice with their shotguns. one of the loads from Webster McNeil s gun is believed to have struck the negro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Owed Hollis Money.

Primus Glover and his son, Ed Glover, have farmed on the Connor place, near
 onsul for some time. They received advances last year from a Uniontown urm. but ran short and MT. Fred Hollis let the negroes have provisions and money amounting to $60, which was to he maid when the cotton was sold. MT Hollis sent word to the negroes several times that the money was due, but they did not nay any attention to it. Wednes- day afternoon MT Hollis was riding by the negroes house and said to old man Primus Glover he had to get up that money Ed Glover turned to the old man and said You go in the house; I'll set tie this debt; he is one white man have wanted to Kill anyway" MT. Hollis rode off, pretending that he did not hear the remark as he was unarmed.
 Tallrsday morning MT. Hollis, accom- panied by his cousins, Charles Hollis and Webster McNell, the latter being about 20 years of age, went to the place of the Glover negroes intending to teach them a lesson They were armed with shot- guns. loaded only with bird shot. and with pistols All three were mounted upon spir- fled horses, and they found the negroes, father and son and the latter's mother, at work in the field. This was about 8 o'clock. MT. Hollis called out to old man Glover and told him that he had come for the money. Ed Glover. with out more ado jumped behind his mother, a negro woman weighing about 200 pounds and fired point blank at Fred Hollis, his weapon being A calbre Colts. The first fire missed the young man, but the second struck him in the forehead. The woman being between the negro and MT. Hollis the latter could not fire when the first shot rang out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Hollis We'll Liked.

Fred Hollis was exceedingly popular and liked by everybody who knew him He would have been 26 years old in Au- gust and was the only son of MT. and Mrs. J. P. Hollis He came to Selma fre- quently and had large circle of frienos here. His uncle, MT. R. r. Hollis, lives in Selma, but was in Wythville. Va, and will not reach here until Saturday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
NEGRO SHOT HOLLIS FROM BEHIND WOMAN Young Farmer Murdered on His
 Plantation LOOK FOR ESCAPED NEGRO Fred p. Hollis, Aged 26, and Cousins Go to Negroes Working In Field to
 Collect Debt-Ed Glover
 Assasslnates Him.
LOOK FOR ESCAPED NEGRO

Selma, May A,-(Special)- be- hind his mother, E. Glover, negro, fired the shot that ended the life of Fred P. Hollis, the popular young man of Thom- aston, on the Connor place, near Con sul, yesterday morning. The remains of the young man were brought to Selma this morning and were taken to Union- town, where the funeral took place from the Presbyterian church.
 J. P. Hollis, father of the young man. is in Uniontown, having reached there yesterday afternoon from Livingston Mir Hollis received the message telling of the killing of his son and drove across the country to Coatopa, where he caught the Southern's train for Uniontown, ex- pecting to drive from the latter place to Thomaston. At Uniontown he was too i'll to make the journey farther and he remained in the care of physicians await ing the body of his son. Accompany ing the remains from Thomaston were Mrs J. P. Hollis, mother of the young man, and his adopted sister Miss Irene Hollis his aunts, Mrs. A. A. McNeill and Mrs. Jeanette Adams, Dr. A. s. Frazier, H. M. Butler and w. K. Chapman. Prac- ticallv every abeboded man in Thom- aston and vicinity were out searching for the negro that did the shooting or a much larger delegation would have come with the remains.
 The particulars of the killing were learned from those who came with the body and there is little doubt as to the fate of the negro. should he be captured. Just before leaving Thomaston tele- gram was received from near Catherine, down the Mobile branch of the Southern. saving that Glover had been seen and that his capture was expected during the