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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
NEGRO GETS AWAY
 IN SPITE OF BLOW
CAUGHT IN SALOON ON SUNDAY, THE PROPRIETOR PROCEEDS TO HIT HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A SHOVEL.

Sunday afternoon a large, black negro who was on fire for drink found himself in the stockroom of the Last Chance" saloon, on the corner of Fourteenth street and Eighth avenue. Much to his regret. however, after loading up with the liquid joy of life he also found a shovel passing through the air with a "whish' and coming down upon his kinky head with the sound of an explod- ing torpedo.
 will Lavender, the proprietor of the sa- loon, was the man with the shovel who found the negro in his place and pro- ceeded to take what he thought the nee essary steps.
 The blow was not aimed at the tendon of Archilles and therefore did little good. The bold thief hastily made away. Leav- ing his tracks covered with blood he sped out with the wind and has not been seen since. The poor fellow had nothing with which to comfort himself and his wounds. On the floor where he had dropped it was found a suit case con taining four quart bottles of whisky. The negros mouth must water when he thinks of what he left behind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

Commercial club has been here since the afternoon, and Rev. Frank Brandon has left his Fountain Heights parishoners to look in upon his friends at the capital.
 The revenue bill presented today pro- vides for a vast increase of the state income at the expense of the corpora tions. All foreign corporations will, by it's provision. be made to pay 20 per cent on the capital invested up to s1O00 5 per cent from that fo s1O0O and above that one-tenth of 1 per cent. They will also be forced to pay a corporation tax on entrance to the state.
 Dealers in futures will have to pay 5000 to 5000 a year license for each coun- ty. Practically all industries and pub lie service corporations have been re stored to the class which will have to pay. In all the increase will be several thousand dollars. The tax on solvent credits is restored and the mortgage re- eording fee retained. The senate com mittee on commerce and common car riers has agreed to report favorably the rate regulation bill, the bill to charge sleeping car companies s125O year and the express companies s4O0O a year. The house immigration has agreed to report favorably bills for departments of imlni- grafton and labor separately. Biackmon's s automobile bill was reversed. It pro- vides for machine stopping when meet ing teams. There is already a law to cover the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
.PENROSE IS BEFORE THE COURTMART|AL Charged With Neglect of Duty By Lieutenant Bankhead BROWNSVILLE INCIDENT Specifications Say He Did Nothing to Restrain Negro Soldiers When
 He Knew of Attack on
 Woman.
BROWNSVILLE INCIDENT

San Antonio, Tex, February 1.-The courtmartial for the trial of Maj. J.. C. Penrose. Twenty-nfth infantry. charged with neglect of duty in connection with the Brownsville incidents, opened at Fort Sam Houston day. Colonel Glenn, Twenty-third infantry, represented Major Penrose and Captain Charles Kay ap- pears as judge advocate Major Pen rose was arraigned and plead not guilty. Forty citizens of Brownsville are here as witnesses.
 Only one witness was on the stand during the afternoon session. He was G. w. Kendall, mechanical engineer of Brownsville He told of the shooting up of Brownsville on the night of August 13. and was positive it was done by sol- dIers. A bullet passed through his house.
 Specification of the charges says:
 "Maior Penrose being aware Of the feeling of resentment in his command toward citizens of Brownsville, as a re- suit of assaults upon certain indivlduals of the command and having been notified hv q Nr. Evans of Brownsville, about ] m. August 12, 1906, of an attack upon his wife by a soldier of the command, and as d result, therefore, did. neverthe- less fail to give any orders to Capt l.. A. Macl<lin. Twenty-ffth infantary officer of the day, requiring special vigilance on his port or that of the guard; or to make freouent inspections or any inspections during the night after P o'clock; and did wholly fail and neglect to take or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

In the junior athletic meet there were three interesting events-a sixty-yard DO. tato race, running high jump and the pull up on the horizontal bar. The con test was won by Ed Bowron, who made a total of IT points, followed by Her. maan Albert with 143 and Glen Harris with 127 points.
 The potato race was won by Bowron, at a record time for boy. Fred Harris and Ed BoWron tied for the running high jump, both reaching four feet. In the pull on the bar Hermann Albert made 1t fifteen times, while Peace made thirteen.
 The boys library of the association is now open to members and is quite popular with the youngsters. At present the department has 1SS volumes, includ- ing religious, historical and geographical works, a large number of Henty books, some of the works of Charles Dickens, Cooper, Horatio Alger and other that are interesting as well as profitable.
 The books will be rented for 5 cents a week. All the money collected from dues will be expended for new books for the library.
 The days for drawing out books will be as follows:
 Intermealates-Wed 2:3o to S:15 D. m.
 Juniors Saturday, 9;30 to 10 a. m.
 Business Boys-Tuesday. 5:30 to p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
T. S. Price.

Thomas Strickland Price, who has for years been a conductor of the Birnling- ham Railway Light and Power com pany, and was in fact one of the longest in its employ, passed away yesterday morning at his home in Farview. He was young man, only 34 years of age. but there was not more popular one on the whole force, and his death has brought sorrow to all Of his fellow work men.
 As a member of two lodges, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows, he counted scores of friends. These orders, as well as the members of the insurance depart ment of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company will attend the fun eral in body.
 The services will held at the residence, Oak Crest, on the South Ensley car line, today at 1 50 o'clock. After the funeral. which will be largely attended, special cars will be provided to take the mem bers of the orders and others to the ceme- tery, wnilo the procession will go to Elm wood cemetery 10 lay the remains to rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
SIX MINERS KILLED
 IN IOWA WRECK
Coal Wreckage Catches Afire-Bodies
 Are Buried-More Victims May Be Found.

Des Moines, Ia, February 4.-Six per- sons, all miners, were killed and twelve more or less injured in the wrecking of a coal train on the Northwestern railroad near the corporation limits of Des Moines this afternoon.
 The dead:
 John Pilstrem, Peter Axmere, Alafo Anderson, Albert Olsen, Carl Larsen, Samuel Drew.
 The latter died after he had been re- moved fro mthe wreck. The accident was due to the car in the middle of tue train leaving the track and ditching the cars behind it. The train had on board about thirty miners, scattered in groups on different cars, and several passengers were in the caboose. The victims were all buried under the wreckage, and the coal which later caught on fire made the rescue work difficult It is feared that when the wreckage Is fully cleared away that other victims may be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Moon Rays Are Dangerous.

Kingston Cor. Philadelphia North Ameri-
 can.
 In the tropics where the moon shines in all it's spendor 1t is not uncommon for persons to be moon-struck which is al- most as serious as being overcome by the sun.
 Captain Eckert, who owns a fleet of
 boats was brought to the hospital here last week for treatment. One night while
 the moon was shining brightly he decided to sleep on deck. It was perhaps three hours later when he was awakened by
 terrific pains in his head. Staggering to his cabin and looking
 into mirror he was mortified to discover
 that the left side of his face was burned red and the muscles so contracted that lie was disfgured. For time he was delirious.
 Since he has been at the hospital the discoloraton has gone away, but his face is still contorted and the doctors say 1t may remain so for life. Captain Eckerts
 nervous system has been completely shat tered by the stroke. 1t is q theory of medical men here that the moons rays act like the X-rays and
 are dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Woman Burned to Death.

Chicago, February Airs. A. Has kell, who is said to have been wealthy widow of Michigan City, Ind, was burned to death early today in a fire which partly destroyed a two story frame building at 1131 Cunning street. Mrs. Haskell came to Chicago a few weeks ago on a business trip, and it is said intended to return to Michigan City in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Died From Apoplexy.

New Orleans, February 4.-United States District Court Judge Charles Par lange died suddenly tonight of apoplexy. Judge Parlange was one of the leaders of the anti-lottery movement in this state, which resulted in the overthrow of the Louisiana lottery. Under Governor Foster, whose election was the lottery's death blow, he was lieutenant governor. Judge Parlange had held the offices of United States district attorney and associate jus tice of the supreme court of Louisiana, in addition to the office he held at the lime of his death He was 56 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Packinu Houses Withdraw.

Little Rock, February 4.-Certificates were filed today with the secretary of state showing the withdrawal from the state of the Hammond Packing com pany and Morris & Co. of Chicago. Judgment was recently entered against the Hammond Packing company for $10,O0O because of an alleged violation of the Arkansas antitrust law, and suits are now pending against Morris & Co. and four other firms for alleged violations of the act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

order sufficient measures or precautions to hold at the post the men by reason of which certain men of his command, to the number of twenty or more, were en- abled to assemble and did assemble, armed with rifles, and did proceed to tho town of Brownsville, Tex, ands did then and there shoot and wound and kill, certain citizens thereof.
 This at Fort Brown, at Brownsville, Texas, August IS and IA, 1906.
 III. NJ BANKHEAD, First Lieutenant Seventeenth U. s. L. "A, C. D.-Officer preferring the charges.
 Court adjourned until tomorrow, after the cross-examination of Kendall was concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
volnnteer Elremen Killed.

White Plains, N. Y., February 4.-Three volunteer firemen were killed and four injured. one of them probably fatally, early today while working on the ruins of the Mead building which was de- stroyed by fire last night. The dead are; John Chester Cromwell, assistant cash fer of the First National bank.
 Charles E. Cooley, real estate agent. Caleb Underhill, a liveryman. The injured are:
 Emil Burgess, a cabinetmaker; proba- bly, fatally.
 Charles Sutton; both legs broken.
 Charles Armbruster; both legs broken. Stephen D. Lyon; burne dabout the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Examiner Closes Bank.

Washington, February Additional Bank Examiner George Silsby has ad- vised the comptroller of the currency that he has closed the First National bank of Scotland, s. D. No reason is given for the closing of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Neqro Woman Shot.

A negro woman was brought in from Warner mines last night in a local ambu- lance, suffering from a bullet in the abdomen, from which she will probably die It is understood that the shooting was an accident, although particulars cannot be learned,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Snow Avalanche Destroys Homes.

Tarbes, February 4.-Relief parties have been sent to the village of Bare Ees, near Lourdes, France, where the Casino and twenty houses were de- Etroyed February by an avalanche of snow. Details just received show that several persons were buried by the avalanche.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Cataherine Carver.

Catherine Carver, aged g years died yesterday at the residence 504 Eighth avenue. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence today at 10 a. m., and the remains will be inferred in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
New santo Dominqo Treaty.

Washington. February 4.-Accordng to the understanding of the state depart ment new treaty between Santo Do- mingo and the United States was signed today at the Dominican capital by Pres dent Caceres and Minister Dawson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Daughter of Earl Grey Dies.

Ottawa, Canada, February 4.--Lady Grenfelt, eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grey, died at the government house today. She had been suffering from typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, February fine President today sent the following nominations to the senate: Postmasters:. G w. Whit worth. Jesnerette, La; Marshall A. Yoakman, McCloud, Okla; J. Allen Mey- CTS. Bryan. Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
TWO FAST GAMES
 BY Y. N. (. 4. TEAMS
SOME INTERESTING EVENTS ARE PULLED OFF IN JUNIOR ATH- LETlC MEET-HlGH SCHOOL TEAM NOW IN LEAD.

Two unusually fast and close games were played yesterday afternoon between the teams of the Intermediate Basketball league at the Young Mems christian as sociation. The first contest between the aggregations, explained by Estes and Cur rie, went to Currie by a score of to 2.
 The game between Stobert and the sec ond team of the High school was the most interesting, on account of the even balance of the teams At the end of the second half the score was tied, but the play off resulted in Il points to in favor of the High school. The features of the afternoon were the throwing of Estes for his team and the work of Cobbs for Curries team. The present standing in the league is here given:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Socialists Join Republicans

Madrid, February 4.-The socialists have decided to join the republicans in the coming general elections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Cause and Effect.

From the Chicago News.
 Mrs Bggs--G don't see as much of my husband as l used to.
 Mrs. Wiggs-Is he traveling?
 Mrs. Biggs-No; he's been taking anti fat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
THE LEVEE BREAKS BELOW NEW ORLEANS
CRAWFISH HAD EATEN THROUGH
 BEREAVEMENT IN THE ORANGE
 GROVE ESEcTIoN-PRACTICALLY cLosED-NATCHE FEELS EASY

New Orleans, February 4.--In the orange grove country, sixty miles below here, today. about thirty feet of the Mississippi river levee broke where crawiish had eaten through the embankment.
 The break was about twelve feet deep. By tonight state engineers had succeeded in practically closing the break, having driven a row of piling around the front of the opening. The complete stopping Of the flow of water is now only question of dropping a sufficient number of sand bags in front of this piling. After rainy day. which soaked the levees and caused some apprehension, cold weather predict ed for tomorrow considerably frightened the prospect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

Natchez, Miss, February 4.-M. r. Rob inson of Baton Rouge, a member of the Louisiana state leyee board, is in Natchez on his return trip from inspecting the levees from Chicot county, Ark, south.
 He is sanguine over the condition of the levees s-nd says they are two feet higher than the highest stage that was recorded in 1903 MT. Robertson has charge of the levee district from Chicot county down through Louisiana. There has been no breaks in lis district so far and he does not believe the 1evees will be overtopped by the present rise. "The crest has passed Memphis, he said and ought to reach Natchez in twelve to fourteen days. The condition at Sycamore levee in Concordia parish is far from acute, the two thous- and feet run around which Is being con- struckted back of the levee is now al- most complete' Captain McIndoe, Major Knoblock and Major Geddes of the de- partment of United States engineers are now inspecting points from Natchez and Vidalia, La, south to Bougere. The local Gauge at D. m. registered 45 feet.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-04
LARAMIE WYO.

bhRhAAG w ~.
Mr.. John Ransom returned 10 the
city from Denver and Is at present
working In the country.
Miss Carrie Burton has been ap-
pointed stenographer at the university
for the year 1908.
Colonel Eugene Ransom expects to
send for his family soon
The X. OF P. lodge gave an enjoy.
able social at their hall Friday night
Sport Of the Infant japanese Girl.
Little girls make play Of one
thing that In after years becomes Ia
Dor, labor Of love though 1t is. 80
soon as a girl Is old enough. perhaps
three or four, her dolly Is tied TO her
back in tn. same way that she was
fastened to her nurses back when she
was baby. She carries this about
while at play. and as she grows Older
larger doll is used until she has
grown accustomed to the weight and
10 able to carry her baby brother or sis
ter, thus relieving her mother, who
perhaps works In the rice fields or In
tea garden.-Laura 3. Starr, in the
Circle.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-04

Newly furnished room for rent with
or without board. Bright rooms and
bath Mrs. NJ. Franklin, 2450 fremont,
two blocks from car line.
Our dainty and favorite little singer,
Miss virgie Webster, will render THE
Grand Old Flag" Oct. II, East Turner
hall.
wouldn't You Like to Have Me for
a Sweetheart will be sung and fea.
tured by Mrs. Edith Scott, Misses
Arlena Burns. Amy Matthews and
Josephine Allyn, Oct. II.
do you skate" is the latest query
Of the smart set. II not get in line
by attending the opening of the new
skating rink at East Turner hall, Fri
day, Oct. IL.
FOR RENT-Two unfurnished and
one furnished rooms with use OF
kitchen. 1916 22nd St.
FOR SALE-Furniture OF 4-room
house, nearly new and in first-class
condition. House for rent. Modern
except gas. Rent $l4. Call after 10
O'Clock a. m, at 23OS Lawrence street
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms at
2239 Arapahoe street Modern house
Phone Main S632.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms at
212l Arapahoe street.
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms at
1928 Curtis St. Mrs. Hall.
FOR SALE-Household goods, In
good condition and reasonable. Ask
for janitor at 1880 Grant avenue.
FOR RENT-Newly furnished rooms
and table board. 245O fremont st.
Mrs. Franklin.
FOR RENT-Gentlemen will hnd
pleasantly furnished rooms at 1928
Curtis street.
FOR RENT-Furnished or unfur.
nished rooms, at 291S Welton street,
Mrs. Cole.
WANTED-Two unfurnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Enquire at
this office.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-04
SPECIAL LOCALS

1888 Larimer street. Newly fitted
throughout.
FOR RENT-Furnished room at
24O4 Walnut street. Mrs. Carrie
Thomas.
FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms
at 1928 Champa street. Inquire OF
Mrs. Gunnell, 1880 Champa street.
FOR RENT-A nicely furnished
front room for gentleman or lady, at
1916 Pennsylvania avenue. Phone
White 1905.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
gentlemen In 4 modern house. Call
ct this once.
v FOR RENT
furnished rooms at reasonable prices
st 1910 Arapahos street Phone REQ
~. Mrs. 9. J. Buchanan. 61s
BE SURE TO ROOM with Mrs. .
J. Bunker when you 90 to Manitou,
Colo. Modern house. very convenient.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms reas-
oaabls. 1888 Glenarm place. Phone
Olive 1884.
A nicely furnished front bedroom
for rent. J. B. Gist, 1929 Marion st.
FOR RENT = Furnished rooms.
modern house. 2743 Welton street.
Minnie Robinson.
FOR RENT-First.class rooms at
2s42 Curtis street. Phone Purple z3s.
Call mornings and evenings.
Nicely furnished rooms IN modern
house at ls46 Curtis street Mrs. 81
rah Henderson. 7.22
FOR RENT.-rurnlshed rooms in q
modern house, at 2125 Arapahoe
street. Mrs. A. Bobo.
Phone Main 1912.
Furnished Rooms with use Of The
kitchen. at 32ls Penn Ave. Chas.
with.
For Rent-Neatly furnished rooms
u 33l4 Arspahos street. Phone Nain
o0Os.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms In
modern house at 1892 High street.
Phone 1904 Blue.
FOR SALE@7-room rooming house
at 1916 Lawrence street. Mrs Walker.
FOR RHNT-Furnished rooms for
man and wife. 2425 Humboldt street
Call evenings. Phone Blue 1878.
FOR RENT unfurnished rooms
At 737 W. Colfax avenue. Mrs. II.
Fort.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-04

Furnished Rooms with use Of
kitchen. at 31lS Penn Ave. CT
>Sith.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-30
Senator Davis
Shakes Hands
With President

President Roosevelt and senator JeR
Davis OF Arkansas shook hands this
morning. The last time they met was
at Little Rock. two years ago, when
they shook hsts-over the subject OF
lynching.
On that occasion the Senator was gov
ernor Of Arkansas. The governor in
troduced the President. and in the
course OF his speech took occasion to
defend Southern lynchingA The Presl-
dent came back'sat him, hammer and
tongs. and said things that sizzled. In
the midst OF the excitement which fol-
lowed the Presidents retort. a Little
Rock poetess tried to read an epic and
the grandstand upon which the Presi-
dent, governor. poetess. and distin-
guished visitors sat, broke and fell 10
the groun- Everybody was extricated
from the debris and nobody suffered In
jury except the pOetess, who never m
ished her epic.
Just how warmly the President
and the new Arkansas Senator greet
ed each other cannot be learned.
il was said somiCfficially. however. that
the meeting was very cordial"
II just came up 20 pay a formal call "
said Senator Davis after he left ths
Presidents ONCE. I'd like you 10 re-
port that / am not wearing horns and
that ] have no odor Of birthstone about
me"
The Senator seid ne intends to move
his family 70 washington as soon as
possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-30
iNADOR VISITS
MOUNT VERNON
Presidents Yacht Takes
Guests Party Down
Potomac.

Accompanied by numerous attaches
and several American ouIeers, President
Amador, Of Panama, left this morning
on President ROoaevelt's private yacht,
the Mayhower. for MI. Vernon.
The better part Of the day was spent
among the quiet Virginia hills, IN ad-
miration OF the beauty OF Washington's
country. The tomb Of Americas first
President was visited, and the Presi-
dent stood before It with head uncov-
cred in silent veneration.
The President Of Panama VIII return
late this afternoon with his party. He
win not plant a tree on the historic
grounds unless he suddenly changes his
mind about the matter at the last mo-
ment.
Last night President Amador and
President Roosevelt dined Ia the state
dining room of the White House in
company with twenty-e4ght others The
Secretary Of State and other members
Of the Cabinet, members Of Congress.
and a number Of the diplomatic con
tingent ne ped 10 make the occasion q
brilliant a-ld memorable one.
At the close Of tbs dinner at 1910
o'clock a reception was held. attended
by Congressman, justices, diplomats and
their wives, and officers OF the army
and navy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-30
OBJECTION FILED
To DICKSON WILL
TeStator Not Resident of
District, Says Frank A.
Quail

Attorney w. NJ Ellison, representing
Frank A. Quail, an heir-at-law, and q
second cousin OF the testator not men
toned IN the VIII. today fled a protest
against the probaung OF q viii OF Henry
Dickson.
The bulk Of this million dollar estate
is bequeathed for the erection, estab-
lishemnt, equipment. and maintenance
OF the Dickson Home FOR INDECENT Men
OF the District of Columbia Mr.. Dick
son died recently IN Nice. France.
Mr.. Quail bases his contentious against
the prObating OF the win on the grounds
that the testatOr was not resident Of
the District he further contends thai
that portion of the VIII providing for
the Dickson Home Is ambiguous and
uncertain as 70 what the testator in
tended, and is, therefore, void.
The Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany Is named as executor.