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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
STILL SEEK CLUE
 ID DRAKE'S DEATH Candidates Busy Yesterday on
 BeSSemer Streets SONG SERVICE TONIGHT Special Programme Has Been Pre- pared for the First Methodist
 church-Other Personal
 
SONG SERVICE TONIGHT

Bessemer. April 6.-(special) )-Robert Sherrett conducted the investigation to- day in the absence of Coroner Paris as to how J. B. Drake, the man whose body was crushed beneath the car wheels of the Alabama Great Southern train on Thursday morning, met his death.
 A number of witnesses have been eX- amned, and indications are that strong evidence will be produced as to who was with the unfortunate man from the aft ernoon until 10 o'clock. This evidence is expected to be brought to light be- fore the examination closes.
 It is generally believed that Drake was not in strange company, and it is rumored that light has already been thrown on the question from some of the witnesses examined. It will be no surprise to the citizens of this city if evidence is pro- duced showing that the man was mur- dered and his body placed on the track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Personal and General.

M. Tyler Kennedy was reported danger ously i'll tonight at the home of his sis ter, Mrs. E. A. Shelfner on Birkley ave- nue, and grave fears are entertained for his recovery.
 Physicians state that John II. William son is very low. He was stricken with rheumatism last Tuesday and complica- tions have arisen which are difficult to stop.
 Messrs. Gum and Gilbert of this city attended the press banquet last night, given at the Hotel Hillman.
 w. R. Little and Miss Rosa Smith of Gainesville are the guests of E. A. Little and family in this city.
 Elaborate installation services will be held tomorrow at the Cumberland Presby- terian church, when the Rev. Longcrier of Ensley will preach the sermon and the Presbyterian church vii laffiliate.
 The county board of registrars closed their books today at o'clock at the city hall. large number qualified
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church had a booth in Edmundson's drug store tonight the proceeds of which will go to the church.
 Mayor J. D. Martin has called an elec- ton for April IS, giving the citizens of Jonesboro the right to decide whether the hogs shall be allowed to run in the city limits not.
 Kyle Saunders has completed his hand some new residence in Jonesboro.
 A spring festival will be given all next week. beginning Monday. The name of the company is the National Amusement company, and will give their performance on Third avenue
 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoover have moved to Tuscumbia.
 Mrs. F.. C. Bell, who fell and fractured her hip a few weeks ago in Augusta, Ga. was able to return to her home to- day in this city.
 Elsie Bruns of Blocton is visiting rela- tives In this city
 Dr. Nolan has returned to his home, and will sell his property and will settle in Jonesboro to practice his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
ABOLITION OF FREE PASSES.
Railroad Official Says Receipts Are
 Not Increased.

Special to the New Orleans mes-Demo-
 crat.
 washington.-Th abolition of the free pass has not increased the receipts of the railroads enough for their auditors to detect it if the experience of all is the same as that of one of the big railway svstems of the country whose general pas senger agent was in Washington today .transacting little business with the ln- terstate commerce commission. His rall- road used to be extremely liberal with passes and half fares.
 "R,1t the change hasn't made the least difference with us,' said this general pas renger agent today. Our receipts from passenger traffic have not Increased, ana I don't believe the auditors books Will show that we have made slo by stopping passes. Of course I don't know about other roads. but so far as I have heard that is the general experience.
 "How do I account for it? Simply by the fact that d great many-in fact most of those who used to travel on free trans portation now stay at home. They quit travelling when they ceased to receive masses. That's all there Is to it. . Ut all shows that we haven't made any lining by the stoppage of passes and It didn't cost us anything to give them. We have not been able to reduce traVelng accommodations, run fewer trains or lew er cars on those we run. The expense Is just the same, but we carry fewer pas sengers-those who used to ride free.
 ''There's another result of the smut flown though that none of us had figured m. In the old days the holder of a pass never attracted the least attention from his fellow travellers. The thing was too common But nowadays it has become a very suspicious thing to travel on pass I was out in Kansas the other day, and when the sleeping car conductor brought me my pass in the morning l couldn't help noticing the way some of the other passengers sized me up. l could not just make out what kind of criminal they thought I was or what kind of deal they suspected me of putting up with that road.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
What Jamestown Celebrates.
Baltimore Sun.

T
 Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, occupied the site oi the old Spanish settlement or San Miguel founded in 1926 but soon abandoned The English colonists arrived May 13, 1907. In September, 1876, the town was almost com pletely destroyed by Nathaniel Bacon and until 1898, when it was supplanted by Williamsburg, it was the capital of Vir- ginia. The site was originally a peninsula, but is now a small island about thirty seven miles from NorforK. Nothing re- mains but the ruins of the church tower and a few tombs, and the inhabitants number about fifteen. The grounds of the exposition are not on Jamestown island but front on Hampton Roads near Nor folk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Newspaper Ad. Best.

From the Boston Globe.
 It is gratifying to learn that the navy department has decided to abandon bi1l- board advertising and to discontinue the use of the huge colored posters which have excited so much criticism. There never was a man or a ship or an ocean that presented quite so resplendent pie ture as the billposter designs. These ex- travagant Autographs have been beneath the dignity of a government like ours and have placed Uncle Sam in a vulgar and uncandid position as the only large employer of labor who would resort to such disingenuous appeals to induce in- tellixent men to antAr his service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Police Court.

Mayor J. J. Sullivan in them police court this morning assessed the follow ing fines:
 Elghty-i1ve dollars and costs in the case or Night Watchman Tarrant, charged with selling coal of the Bessemer Ice and Coal company, and also $S5 and costs for carrying concealed weapons. The ne- gro' Will Brown, who purchased the coal was assessed the same fine as the prin- cipal in the case. for buying the coal In the case of the negroes. Amos Cherry and Joe Williams. charged with pilfering liquor from the Rush Drug company, the mayor assessed fines of ss5 and costs in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Song Service.

A special song service will be given Sunday evening at the First Methodist church and many choice selections have been arranged for the service. The pro- gramme is as follows:
 Anthem-Choir
 Duet-Messrs Reed and Whittle. Solo-Mrs. Boshwitz
 Anthem-Choir.
 Duet-The Misses Huffmans. Quaretette-Messrs Read Whitt1e Stev- enson and Otto.
 Address by the pastor Duet-Miss Laura Jones and Henry Otto.
 The Palms"-Henry Otto and choir. Anthem-Choir
 Organist-Mrs. G. B. Holifnsworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

The Treneherman Every Time-Still- give us the trepcherman every time in prcference to Mister Nastynice who picks over his food, critically examines every item, builds Qualifications with rejected portions around the edge Of his plate. The amiable housewife wants to see the food she has fussed and funed over eaten by guests with gilsto if not voracity. She prefers the cormorant to the coW-bird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Political Race.


 The political race seemed to take new life today. On every corner crowds were gathered predicting who would be the fortunate man to land the different prizes next Wednesday.
 All the candidates have been working quietly, and while not much expression has been heard, the candidates are put ting forth every effort to make a grand stand finish.
 The mayoralty race has been one of the most quiet in the municipal campaign up until today. Various things have de- veloped since the registration books closed last Saturday, ana are now com ing to be known. A well informed man stated today that last week he could spot the winner in the race for Mayor. but on account of the ground gained by one or two in the race in the past week it would today be a difficult problem to pick the winner.
 The candidates for the office of city clerk and treasurer are all getting busy and each one claims a victory for him self
 The aldermanic campaign is developing astonishing interest. Lines are being tightly drawn and cards are being made out. All men in the race are of excep- tional ability and they rank among the best business men in the city
 Detective w. S. Patton, Chief Christ 1ieb and ex-Chief Wallace, who have previously announced themselves as can didates for chief of police, if the police commission bill is abolished, have been losing no time In mixing with the voters of this city. The three state that they are confident of being elected, if the majority of the voters cast their vote in favor of the race being run.
 The chief of police race promises to be one of the most interesting in the history of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

morning that nothing further had been heard from the speakers party and if any complaint is to be made 1t will prob- ably be deferred until its members ar- rive In Washington
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
SHORT
SESSION
Business of County Court
Cleaned up in Hurry.
In Session Only One Day The
Usual NUMBER of Bills
Were Audited.

County Court was convened az
the court house on last Wednesday
by Judge Ayers, there being pres
ent Commissioner w. G. McCartyf
Clerk Hill, and Sheriff Shut.
The docket WAS very light one
and the work was completed in one
day.
There were 215 claims allowed, ,
Circuit court and roads and high
ways coming in for the larger
share of the funds.
The road petition of John Gar
rity, ct al, for road in Rood canyon
came on to be heard and a re-
monstrance Of 81 free holders and
which was far in the majority,
caused the road to be rejected.
License were issued to the In
terror Warehouse Co., Kerr Gif-
ford Co., Morrow Warehouse Mill
ing Co. and the Farmers Ware
house Co., for the storing eff grain
for the season of 1907.
Adams Second Addition to the
town of Hardman was accepted by
the court.
In the matter of enforcing the
Noxious Weed law it was found
that the road fund was already ex-
hausted SO it was impossible to en-
force the law for the year 1907.
The appointment of M. V. Logan
as deputy sheriff at Cecil Was con-
frmed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
MINER is
ENGAGED
Will Investigate Mining of
Willow Creek Coal.
If Found Practicable the Coal Will
be Hauled to Heppner by
Freight Teams.

T Heppner and Morrow county
people have good foundation fol
the hope that we will have plenty
of coal for this winters fuel.
The movement started last week
to Investigate the proposition OF
mining the Heppner coal fields
and freightiDg the product to this
city has eliminated in the en-
ployment of Mr.. Jones a practical
and experienced coal miner from
Seattle.
Mr.. Jones will be here in a few
days and will go out to the Will
low creek field where he will in
vestigate the conditions and if
deemed practicable, the work of
mining will be commenced imme-
diately and the coal willssb hauled
to Heppner.
From practical tests of the Will
low creek coal for steam and do
mestic use it has been found to be
the equal if not superior to any
western coal.
In q test on the n. R. & n. with
a heavy freight train, the coal was
proven to be great steam pro-
ducer.
For domestic use this coal has
been highly satisfactory, being
clean, hard, high in carbon and
burns we'll in the ordinary coal
stove leaving but little ash.
It is believed that the coal can
be delivered in Heppner at $500
per ton which is cheaper than
other Goals can be handled here
even If it could be obtained.
The distance from Heppner to
the mines is only 20 miles with an
easy water grade, but it is a noun
tain road and needs considerable
work.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11

Andrew Geinger, formerly pi-
oneer resident of this section, died
at his home IN The Dslles at 4
o'clock this morning. He was in
his S2nd year, says the East 0rego-
nian of Tuesday. The deceased
lived near Heppner in the early
days and moved to The Dalles so
years ago. He was the uncle of
Fred Geinger, of Pilot Rock, and
he, together with his brother, Geo.
Geinger, and sister, Mrs. Carrie
Sparks, left on the westbound train
today for The Dalles to attend the
funeral.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Stevens went
to Heppner on Monday, where
they are expecting to spend the
week visiting and celebrating and
expect their niece, Miss Lillian
johnson, to return with them for a
few weeks visit.-Condon Times.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,


Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon.
June ), 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Herman Goetsch
of Heppner, Oregon, has filed notice of his in
tention to make final hve year proof in support
of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. S5Sf
and South East quarter North West quarter
of Section 8, Township South, Range 25 E., W.
NJ. and that said praof will be n sde before
Heppner, Oregon, on July 19 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, the land Wig:
John Adams, William Reynolds. Robert
Adams and James Wylsnd all of Hardman.
Oregon.
J l3-guly is. G, W. MOORE, Register,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon.
June 5, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that John NJ. Calavan
|f Heppner, Oregon, has filed notice of his inten
ion TO make final Communication proof in sup
|ort of his claim, viz; Homestead Entry No.
Is40 made Dec 2, 1905, for the NW14, of Section
B. Township South, Range 26 Z. w. M. and
hat said proof will be made before J. p.
Williams, U. S. CommT at his office In Heprner,
RECON, on July 19, 1907.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
lie continuous residence upon and cultivation
II said land, viz:
Thomas Marlatt. Horace J. Matlock. Daniel
Fenshew and Walter Bray, all of Heppner.
|regcn.
CIV, MOORE, Register,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
WAS A
SUCCESS
People Well Satisfied With
Heppner's Celebration.
Mastery OratiOn. A IN u ments and
SpOrts..PleasingE Exercises
Both Days.

Heppner's Fourth of July cele
bration for two days, July 4-5 wa
a pronounced success
The $500 people present were
pleased with the exercises and tht
hospitality shown by the citizens
of Heppner.
The weather clerk was obligine
in the extreme. On the Afternoon
preceding the Fourth there was 6
good shower which laid the dust
and cooled the atmospere. The
morning of the Fourth dawned
clear and cool in marked contrast
with the broiler of year ago. In
fact it was so cool that consterna.
tion almost appeared in the
breasts of the dealers who had
loaded up with big supplies of ice
cream.
The city was dressed in its Sun.
day clothes with plenty of patri.
otic trimming. The national col
ors blazed in the sunlight while
old glory fluttered in welcoming
everyone in the commemoration OF
the birthday of the nation.
The streets were crowded at an
early hour, and the appearance OF
the parade headed by the Echo
band assisted by local musicians
marked the opening of the exer.
cises.
A platform was erected under
the shade of the big trees on
Chase street for the speaking and
musical program of the forenoon.
Before the arrival of the par
ade a large number of people had
cengregated and soon every avail.
able seat was occupied.
There was a short embarrassing
delay at the platform owing to a
lack of attending to detail work
in arrangement, however. every
thing was soon adjusted and the
program was announced bv Mas
ter of Ceremonies E. G. Maddox.
The first number consisted of
Band music followed a chorus of
10 voices. Rev. EdwardsWright
offered prayer. Miss Crane read
the Declaration of Independence,
followed by band music and cho.
rus.
Mastery Grafton.
The main feature of the exer-
cises was the mastery grafton by
Walter A. Dimick of Oregon City.
In manner of delivery and origin
ality Mr.. Dimick's address showed
not only careful preparation but
undoubted ability.
The entire speech from the start
to the end was full of interest and
the large audience was held in
close attention with numerous out
bursts of appreciative applause.
While Mr.. Dimick's effort was
full of patriotic thought, still there
was marked difference from the
usual Fourth of July oratory.
A noticeable feature was the i'm
pressive originality in the cover
ing of the different questions of
national importance.
MIR. Dimick's address concluded
the platform and forenoon exer-
cises.
Balloon. Ball Game, sports.
The afternoon was warm and
it took al of the time to carry out
the interesting program.
Prof. Wsrdells balloon ascen-
sion was announced as the first
order but owing to a light breeze
which inhrfered with the infiat-
ing of tn, balloon, this feature was
put off until after the ball game.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-19
NO BOSTON MARKETS.

AS today Is Bunker hill day no
Boston quotations were received by
Pollock this afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-19
MYSTERIOUS DEATH,


Eukera, Utah, April ~ Miss Maggie o.
Reagan came TO her death very sudden
ly this morning at about . O'Clock. The
young lady LEFT home at O'Clock and
started for the home Of Mru. Smith near
Leadvilie Row, where she was engaged in
learning dressmakins As she came down
Main street she stopped at one OF the
drug stores and tried TO buy fashion
magazine, but not securing The partlcu-
lar one she desired she proceeded on to.
ward abe home OF Mrs Smith. going
through the alley leading TO the oxford
rooIninghouse. Before reaching her des.
tination she became Violently Ill and had
TO be removed TO a nearby house that OF
Mrs. Jensen, by couple OF men who saw
her fail Drs. Hersel ana Taylor were
notified and when they arrived they found
the young lady In commissions. She died
within FIVE minutes after the arrival OF
the FIRST physician.
All Indications point 10 a case OF pois-
oning. Miss q Reagan took a dose OF
medicine before leaving her home, and il
Is surmised that she took poison OF son,e
Kind by mistake
A c6ronsr's jury has been summoned
and an inquest win be held over the body
this afternoon.
The deceased was a daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs T. o'Reagan and was about %
years old
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-19
Hoods SarsaparilI;

perlntendent Of the building Is hustllnE
about 70 secure additional floor space for
tho railroad people.
when the o S, l.. secured three floors
OF the main building. the officials thought
they would have al the room they would
need for years They now have nearly
all the I'VE upper stories as well as many
rooms In the annex, and sttl they arc
CRYING Tor more space so rapidly is the
business growing That Is all there is 10
the story that the railroad 10 obtain
possession OF the News building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-19
CITY WINS IN
PAVING CASE
---
AIcatraz Asphalt Company Loses
Its Action Brought in Fed
eraI Court.
SUM INVOLVED WAS $1,000.
Matter Submitted 10 JurS Yesterday
Verdict Returned This Morning
Trial Consumed a Week.

The city won In the case brought
against it by the -Alcatraz Asphalt Paw
ing company. the sum involved being
81 500 verdict YVES returned by the
federal pStiI jury about II o'clock this
forenoon, The matter was submitted
to the jury about $3.50 O'clock yesterday
afternoon. and after celebrating on it
for upwards OF an hour the talismen
ware excused by Judge Marshall until
~ O'Clock this morning, AT that hour
they went into the JNlry, and 60 minutes
later reported the verdict, finding for
defendant
The suit has been dragging IN tho
conrt for more than Week past. and
has been warmly contested on both
sides. The Alcatraz company paved
portions or South Temple and west
Second South streets two years ago and
they claim than $1,000 was unlawfuIly
withheld by the city but the jury de-
clded otherwise
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-19

SEVIIal 0uUSI51Ty SlP5IIEISs
Boys Extra good quality cotton hose
wide ribbed, special heel and toe
3 Pairs for SOC
Girls fine quality cotton hose, fine rib
bed, fast black, special heels and toes, Sat.
urday only
8 Pairs for soc,
Boys extra heavy cotton hose. wide rib.
bed, double knees, spliceo heels az
and toes; Saturday, pair ..,..,.,, Z.Jc
Girls fine ribbed silk Isle hose, spliced
heels and toes; Saturday only os
Ladies fine quality Isle vest. low neck
and sleeveless, plain or fancy yoke Sat
urday only
3 for sI.Oo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-19
LIMITED no BE RESUMED.
Train Between Chicago and Los An
geles Goes on April %.

According TO a special dispatch received
this Afternoon by the News" the Los
Angeles limited train will resume its resU-
lar run on April %. This Is given cut as
official by headquarters OF tho Salt Lake
Route, and provides for resumption OF the
limited train service two days earlier than
had been heretofore announced,
This means that the track around tho
washout district Will be in perfect shape
by the date named Ballastlns and re-
uilding has been going on for Some time
with the ordinary passenger and freight
service passing over the tracks. but nor
until thoroughly sound roadbed was
guaranteed could the tast service OF the
limited train be resumed.
1t may By said IN connection with the
condition OF the track, on the Clark road,
THAI most 81 the freight tied Zip by the
late washopts has been placed on the
main line. and ia being moved east and
west as rapidly as possible, Most OF II be
Ing through freight. the trains are NOV
ing right along. and the lire will resume
its normal condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-19
THE BOOK OF MORMON.
Rcorganifes Say Manuscript is in Safe
ty Deposit Vault at Independence. Mo.

Lamont la. April ls,--At the Latter
day Saints conference today President
Joseph Smith stated that the entire orig.
lnal manuscript OF the Book of Mormon
is In safety deposit vault at 1ntepend-
ance, Mo This announcement was made
because OF the statement said to have
been made that tho Salt Lake Church
has the manuscript.
President Smith stated that a second
copy OF the manuscript, or a portion OF
s. had been placed In the cornerstone OF
the Nauvoo House az Nauyoo, Ill, and
that when II Was RACED by his Step-fstheT.
MAI Bidamon, he was presented with
few sheets. These pages were fairly
legible at the time. but the action upon
them OF tho water through the limestone
had been such that they soon crumbed
to ashes, Ioseph r. Smith. son Of Hy-
rum Smith. and present head Of the
Brigham church. was also presented with
few pages ,-and unless he had been more
fortunate IN preserving his than Joseph
H; smith Of the Re-orga nlzed church was
with his, those people certainly have no
manuscript al the Book OF Mormon