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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
OLD CEMETERY Is
CAUSING DISPUTE
JAMES E. PENNEY AND G. M. j.
THOMAS ARE CHARGED WITH
TRESPASS AT DECATuR-TRlAL
ATTRACTS INTEREST.

Decatur January % .-(Speeial.)-A case
of unusual interest is being tried in the
county court here. There is situated on
business section of the city an old GENE
terry known as the scruggs grave yard.
1t has been there for years. being first
, located when Decatur was only village
of less than a thousand people. Since
that day the town has grown into a city
and the grave yard is surrounded by
buildings. On one side Is a cafe and on
the other side pool room and bowling
alley while just across the street Is u
prominent hotel and many business
houses. Some of the graves in this old
yard are the oldest in this section of the
state They were made there away back
In the seventies
Next to the Metropolitan cafe James L.
Penney, prominent real estate man,
has fenced off a piece of ground about
fifteen feet wide. This lies next to the
grave yard. Mr.. Penney says that he
bought this strip of land from the land
company. He leased this ground to G. NJ
j. Thomas, the proprietor of the Metro
poltan cafe. Now Mrs. Susan Nelson,
who owns the grave yard. claims that
this strip of ground Is a part of the grave
yard property and therefore belongs 10
her and not to Mr. Penney. She had
Mr.. Penney and Mr.. Thomas arrested,
charging them with trespass, and the
case is ON trial In the county court to-
day
The peculiar part of the suit is that the
| title of the land has never been tested
in the civil courts, but action has been
taken against Mr.. Penney and NJ.
Thomas in the criminal court.
Mrs. Nelson's father and mother and
many of her relatives are buried in tEe
| old grave yard. All of the graves are
so old that it ward perhaps be next 10
| impossible TO remove them.
Many of the old citizens of Decatur are
witnesses in the trial
Sheriff Thomas X. Shipp has appointed
| VIII Scott of New Decatur as one of
his deputies Mr.. Ship took charge as
sheriff of Morgan county on January II.
and is making an excellent sheriff. He is
| living with his family in the residence
] connected with the Jail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23

LOVERS OF SAUSAGE
AND RIBS ARE HAPPY
Cold Weather Enables People In Bibb
County to Kill Their
Hogs.

Centreville, January Especial 1.-The
present cold spell was welcomed by many
in this community, as most of the farm
ers had not killed their hogs on account
of the unusually warm weather. Bright
and early Monday morning many fine
porkers were slaughtered and the lovers
of sausage and spare ribs are happy.
Sheriff Oakley and Chief Deputy Red
dick are preparing to make relentless
war on lawlessness in Bibb county. There
are several hundred persons for whom
warrants have been issued who have
never been arrested. The sheriff and his
deputies will use every possible means to
apprehend these persons and bring them
to justice.
A strong effort will be made before
the present legislature to have the pres
ent boundary line between Bibb and
Shelby counties changed.
Sheriff Oakley has named lobe Sims Of
Braehead as iailer
Senator Reynolds and Representative
Fuller spent Saturday and Sunday IN
Centreyille.
Chancellor Smith. in a recent decree.
ordered the lands belonging to the %.
E. Monroe estate sold for the payment
of debts and distribution. 1t is reported
that a part of the land is rich in miner
ais.
Maj. Luther NJ. Clements sold his hard
some home on Smitherman avenue 10 DIR
Logan Saturday.
John Percy Kennedy the bright vonnr
son of j. p. Kennedy, cashier of tlIe
bank here, fell at the skating rink Fri
day night and broke his arm
Centreville has now an up-to-date tele-
phone exchange with long distance con-
nection.
Circuit Clerk Avery is very busy pre-
pairing for the approaching term of cir
cult court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
GADSDEN To HAVE
A NATIONAL BANK
Board of Directors and Officers
Are Elected
CAPITAL STOCK 100000
E. T. Hollinsworth Is President and
w. G. Brockway Is cashler-Will
Beuin Business on or Be-
fore February IS.

Gadsden. January 2.-(Special.1 The
stockholders of the Gadsden National
bank met this morning and completed or
ganlzation of that institution. The bank
will begin business with an authorized
capital of 100000. with authority to IN
crease this amount to $4,000 as the oe-
easion may demand.
The following were selected as directors
E. T. Holinsworth, ". q. Broekway, J.
". Hammond, o. r. Hood. A. I. Stocks
r. Lefevre, A. D. Simpson, otto Ag-
rioola George f. Vann. 7. B. Gwn, D. IL
Baker W. G. Bellenger, F. NJ. Cottle,
Ferd Frank, w p. Johnston, +. R. ALI
son and J. d. Dunlap.
The directors elected officers as follows;
T. Hollinsworth. president: J. w. Ham
mond, vice president, and w G. Brock
way, cashier. The board of directors and
the officers are all well known business
men of this city. The bank will begin
business on or before February To-
Tom Duekworth. a young man employed
at the local plant of the Southern Steel
company. was dangerously If not fatally
injured this afternoon Duckworth is n
switehman and was leaning over the side
of a car that was being pushed by an en-
CINE. On another track was Il ear of
steel with a piece projecting. which struck
the man in the side and injured him in
ternally. The extent of his injuries are
NOT known at this time, but he is in a
preoarious condition
It was announced today that the Ewing
Hardware company will erect three
story building on Broad street on the site
of the building now occupied by Pente-
cost & Morrow This company will also
build a wholesale store and warehouse on
Broad and Second streets. Both buildings
will be ready for occupancy by early fall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Glad Primary Is Over.

Every body is glad the primary election
is over aud appear to be pleased with
the results
The supporters Of Mr. Lacey are jubi-
liant over his victory, while Mr. Barnard's
friends are satisfied with having made
a good fight for good man. and at the
same time they are glad that man
of Mr.. Lacey's first class character Is 10
be mayor since their first choice could
not be.
One peculiar feature about the alder
manic candidates was that there were
four physicians In the race. and every
one of them was elected. If the future
council has anything to do with, Pratt
council has anything to do with 1t, Pratt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
TEACHERS SECURED
FOR NEW SCHOOL
EnsIey Pup pills Will Be Given
More Facilities
A LETTER FROM MANILA
Robert Applina Writes to His Father of
His Experience In Uncle Sans
Navy-other News
of Ensley.

Ensley. January 22.-(Speeial)-The final
arrangements for opening the new school
have been completed and teachers have
been secured to take the different classes
temporarily until regular ONES can be
secured.
Mrs. Cecil Wilson of the Bush school,
Mrs. Onie Maekey and Mrs. J. e. Pal
terson, formerly Miss Jessie Supple, are
the three who will take charge of the
school for the present.
The superintendent is very fortunate in
having secured the services of three such
competent teachers. even though it be
temporary for there is no doubt that
the citizens of the Fifth ward will APP
preclate his efforts to put none but thor
oughly competent instructors over their
children.
Miss Lottie Sawyer will have charge
of Mrs. Wilson's class at the Bush school
while the latter is with the new school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23

Remember, the payment of
your poll tax, in addition to
giving you the ballot, with
which you are made the equal
of the strongest in the land at
the polls, also enables you to
say that you have contributed
to the education of your own
children or if an unmarried
man, that you have aided in the
education of those who are I'M
able to help themselves, and
you will also aid Capt. O'Brien
in his laudable ambition. You
have but ten days in which to
secure the right to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23

reopIe's Savings Bank and Trust COM
pany, as TO my honesty for my contracts.
Z Fully three-fourths on my patients have
been treated by some one else before cali
Inw on me to be cured. Why not come as
non as afflicted You will save money.
addressing pain and valuable time; be-
aides. there is satisfaction In knowing
that the very best treatment Is being
Uaven you by an honest, competent ply
6cian. I have treated private troubles
- = specialty in the city Of Birmingham.
IVA. etncs August 3. 1887. / cure all man
Ter of private diseases. cure many pa
tents by mail treatment. Write tar prices
md terms.
do not use large advertisements and
a.Ise statements to attract patients which
merit has failed to secure. II you fail TO
- ourtd by such methods. give me call
and get well.
Nv offices are the most private and
uuiet In the city. tenth story of the new
First National bank building. corner OF
6econd avenue and Twentieth street
Rooms 1OO6 and 1907. Take one Of the fine
elevators to tenth floor
Office hours: $50 a. m. to $50 ,. m
Dunday. 10 a m. to II m
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
TAYLOR IN COLUMBUS.
Candidate for Trustee of State Peni-
Tertiary Makes Good Impression.

Columbus, Miss, January 22.-(Special)
Il. r Taylor of Lee county, Miss, candi-
date for trustee of the state penltentiary
under the new law. addressed a large
crowd of citizens of this county this
morning at the court house. This was
Mr.. raylors first visit to the city and
he was practically unknown when ne
arrived but the business like manner in
which he discussed his candidacy and the
straight forward manner in which he
gave his views along the lines of all
questions now prominent in Mississippi
politics. won Cor him many friends and
he leaves this section with host of
supporters At the conclusion OF Mr. Tay-
lor's address President Kincannon OF the
Industrial institute and college, spoke in
behalf of Mr.. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Youno Lenoir Killed BY Train.

Laurel Miss, January 2z.-fspecial)-
Rvrd. son Of Louis Lenoir attempting to
hoard a Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City
train this morning. fell between the cars
and was instantly killed,
Funeral services over the remains of
Mayor Oin c. Hunt. who died sunday
night. were held in the Main Street Meth
odist church this morning, ReV. j. w.
Chambers officiating Interment at Hick-
orv Grove cemetery Business houses
were closed and the public schools dis
missed. teachers and pupils marching
to the cemetery in body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
PIPE ARRIVES FOR
NATURAL GAS LINE
HUNTSVILLE is PREPARING FOR A
BUSINESS BOOM DURING THE
COMING sUMMER-cHAs.M MONT
GoMERY ARRESTED FOR BlGAMY

Huntsville January 22.-(Special) 1.-The
New York-Alabama oil company has re-
ceived thirteen carloads of pipe, a part
of the order placed a few weeks ago for
the purpose of piping natural gas to the
city. The shipment just received makes
line of varying size about two miles in
length. The company promises to place
cheap fuel at the disposal of the people
of the city early in the summer or in the
latter part of the spring West Huntsville
is now enjoying the benefits of cheap fuel
and lights, the cheapest in Alabama. Con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
FIRE AT ALBERTvILLE.
DR.. w. p. Turks Residence Is Partially
DESTROYED.

Albertville, January 22.-tSpecial THE
residence of DIR. w p. Turk was de-
stroyed by fire Sunday night about I
O'Clock. The fire caught from a defective
hue ana owing to a very high wind, the
names were beyond control. Nearly all
the household goods were saved and by
nara work the flames were kept from
spreading TO nearby residences.
Inc Seventh District Agricultural school
ana the Albertville public school cele-
brated Lees birthday with annronriat ia
exercises Saturday afternoon.
A very severe wind storm prevailed in
TINS section Saturday night. doing much
damage to fences and trees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
MENTAL LAPSE TOOK
CASHIER TO PANAMA
FIND OF SACK OF MONEY AFTER
WORKING ON CANAL BRINGS j.
W. WRIGHT BACK TO MISS
SlPPi.

Jackson, Miss, January 22.-(Speeial)-
]. W. Wright, cashier of the Bank oil
Seminary, who mysteriously disappeared
December Is. last arrived in jackson
today He states that he came to JACK
son on the above date and took what
he supposed to be northbound train
The next he knew he was 700 miles at
sea. bound for Panama.
The time intervening was blank to him.
Arriving at Panama he went to work
on the canal to get money to pay his
return passage, but happened to find a
sack of Panama money with Which ne
,,oid bis massage back and came straight
10 tho home of his mother here.
His relatives claim that his mind was
affected by overwork and worry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
NEW WASHERS ARE
DOING BUSINESS
Valuable Addition at Pratt City
Coke Ovens
GLAD PRIMARY is OVER
Lacey's Friends Are Jublant Over the
Victory and Barnard's Supporters
Rejoice in the Strong Race
Made BY Their Candidate.

Pratt city. January ESPECIALLY
new washers which have been Installed
in connection with the 5000 ton coal bin
at the coke ovens are now in operation
and it is very valuable addition to this
division. Il Is "A Jig Robertson q Sehaf-
fer washer aud has ii capacity Of hand
ling 2l00 tons of coal daily and is said 10
have cost Slo.000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Personal and General.

Mrs. George E. Mohns spent today with
her sister, Mrs. W T. Warlick, In Bes-
semer.
Mrs. T. l.. Edmundson of Woodward
visited her daughters, Mrs. II. l.. Bains
aud Mrs. J. f. Lee. today.
Mr. s. E. Phillips, who has been assist
ant superintendent of the open hearth
department at the steel works leaves
today for Buffalo, y. y, where he goes
to take charge Of the open hearth depart
ment for the New York State Steel COM
pany. Mr.. Phillips has made many
friends while here. who regret very much
to see him leave. but who glad TO
hear of his good fortune in having
cured such a responsible position.
Mrs Fred l.. Sawyer is visiting her
brother in Montgomery. Before returning
she will also visit her father at Lnverne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Mrs. WinsIow's SOOTHING svrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHoEA Sold
by druggists In every part OF the world
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup. and take no other kind
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHS the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYs
all Pain, CURES WIND collie, and is
twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Letter From Son in Manila.

Mr. j. F.. Appling Is in receipt of a
letter from his son, Robin. written from
Manila, p l.. and 1t will interest his
many friends to learn something of his
experiences since he joined the United
States navy.
Robin is only about II years Of age but
well developed physically and well adj
vanced in every way for one Of his age
Since he has been old enough to form
any plans of his own he has always
had a strong desire to join the United
States navy, but his father used every
means to discourage such Ideas, but was
unsuccessful.
He left Ensley last spring ostensibly to
visit New Orleans, but attempted to join
the navy there He was unsuccessful but
was informed that If he would enter
school of training at Norfolk. Va, he
would after a short course be accepted.
He mmediatey left for Norfolk, and in
about three months he was assigned 20
the United States steamship Pennsyl-
vania which left Newport, II. l., on
the Sth of September 1906, in the cruiser
squadron with the West Virginia, Colo
RADIO and Maryland, for cruise to the
Orient.
the place and wonderful scenes that he
never expected TO see. and he states that
while the first few weeks or navy life
were hard ones, he now Thoroughly enjoys
every day and the now experiences that
each day brings.
He Travelled 12.345 miles on this cruise
and the following places were touched,
with the distance shown between each
place:
Newport II. l.. to Gibraltar. 1920 miles.
Gibraltar to Naples. $50 miles
Naples to Piraes, go miles
Piraes to Port Said. coo miles.
Port Said to Suez, 81 miles.
suez to Eden, 1870 miles.
Eden to Bombay. 1880 miles
Bombay to Colombo. S95 miles.
Colombo to Singapore. 1875 miles.
Singapore TO Manila, 1867 miles
From the interest that young Appllng
see ms to manifest In his duties Uncle
Sam" seems to nave secured in him
valuable attache to the navy.
DAUGHTERS of the King.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington. January 22.-(Special.)-
Postmasters appointed; CieaNef' colbert
county, Andrew ]. Looner' Garnsey, Bibb
county, William NJ. Richards; MilbrooK,
Elmore county Robert II. HUDSON.
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DR.. Y. {. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee


you q perma-
lent cure Of
private troubles
and that you
may know my
guarantee is re-
liable l refer
yea with per-
mission, to the
First National
bank. Ala bama
National bank,
Steiner Broth
ers. bankers,
Jefferson Coun-
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bank and tho
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Personal and General.

Mr. John White is suffering from ss-
we're attack OF la grippe.
Mr.. 7. l.. Stovall is able to be out after
several days Of Illness
Judge b. T. Gurley and Mr.. George
Harrison have returned from few weeks
trip through the west.
DR.. Charney Gale left today for a few
days visit TO relatives In Selma.
Miss Margaret Jordan has returned
to her home in Franklin, Tenn, after
"A very pleasant visit to Mrs. Henry
Donaldson. Jr
Miss Jordan was the recipient of much
attention while here and her departure Is
regretted.
--~-~~~oe~~-~-~-~-~--~-
the King. for an informal reception TO
take place tomorrow "wednesday even
Ing In the home OF Or. and Mrs. w T.
Hendon.
Those present will be young men who
AZ the instance Of Brotherhood members
have shown an interest in the services
of The church
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23
Free Will Offering Party.

There will be u free will offering party
at the Baptist parsonage Friday night,
and as a very interesting programmes
has been arranged for the entertainment
of all who attend. 1t is hoped that
large crowd win be present.
Mrs r. f. Mosely will entertain the
Circle tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-23

Daughters of the King.
Invitations have been issued by the st.
Johns Chapter Of the Brotherhood of ST.
Andrews, assisted by the Daughters OF
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-07-06
COAST RESIDENT HAS
REMEDY. FOR JAP EVIL
Sensible Solution of Japanese
Problem Suggested by
Student.
Would be Well for our Govern
ment to Give His Plan
Consideration.

Several labor papers on the Pacific
coast have been taking up the SUBJ
ject Of japanese labor in the United
States during the past year, and they
in unison declare that unless some
thing is done to prevent the great in
flux of Japs in this country something
serious will happen. s. K. s."
A writer in the Los Angeles Citizen
believes that he sees trouble ahead,
and it would be we'll for the govern
ment to give serious consideration to
his suggestion. This is what he says:
I'VE, that Is the government, ought
to sell Japan all of our right and title
to the Philippines and Hawaiian
Islands, receiving coaling stations and
trading privileges in return. Let them
have the Philippines and then they
would immigrate to their own terri
tory instead Of overrunning the best
part OF the United States. This. to
my MIND, IS the best solution Of the
sJapaness Questio Ion.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-07-06
.L|CENEO NADINE MEN
'MKE MEET IN CONFERENCE
All Differences Between M. f. B.
A. and L. T. P. A. Are
AgreeaDsY Adjusted

All differences between the Marine
Engineers Beneficial association and
the Licensed Tugmen's Protective as
ISOLATION, have at last been adjusted,
and in the future both organizations
will pull together for the welfare Of
all licensed marine men along the
chain Of lakes.
The older organization is the M, E.
B. A., which until recently was purely
an educational society. In 1900 a num-
Der Of harbor captains and engineers
became dissatisfied with their condi-
tons, and failing TO secure relief from
their organizations. they formed
temporary trade union. A, strike was
Instituted. and In short order was
won. This looked good for trade
unionism and other ports were urged
to follow suit, with the result that
general organization of licensed ma
rine engineers and captains on tugs
was formed covering the entire chain
Of lakes.
This organization met with consid-
cradle success, and the M. e. B. A.,
was prompted to change it's constitu-
trade union. Then the rivalry began.
At the last convention of this organi-
zadon an order was made upon each
OF its members to either pull out of
the l.. T. P. A., or the M e. B. A. The
former union, not to be outcome made
the same order. This made it de-
cidedly 1nconvenient for many marine
engineers. and much trouble ensued.
In some ports where the L. T. P. A.
were on strike the nj. E. B. A. would
authorize its members to take the
places Of the strikers. Several boy
colts were instituted, and chaos
reigned In marine circles all along the
chain OF lakes. This policy soon
| brought hatred and malice between
workmen, and it was plainly seen that
| general disruption would occur I'M
| less working agreement between the
| belligerent organizations could be
| made.
Last week committees representing
the associations In question met in
Buffalo, and the Jurisdiction of each
was clearly defined. There will be no
more "scabbing" between union men.
The L. T. P. A. will continue having
control Of all harbor crafts, excepting
those carrying passengers. The M. r,
B. A., will have Jurisdiction on all out
side craft. Minor details and pettv
grievances were satisfactory adjusted.
and each organization is to re-admit
without costs all members who were
/ forced to withdraw because Of the ruiz
| Ing Of the general officers early in the
| season.
| A copy Of the agreement was re-
ceived in Duluth this week. and from
expressions made by local mariners It
is evident that general satisfaction
prevails because. OF the settlement.