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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
PRATT CITY WANTS
TELEGRAPH OFFICE
talk of New Hotel Is Heard on
Streets
ROOMS ARE BADLY NEEDED
Volunteer Flremen Are Making Great
Preparations for the Tournament
at cedartown-Other News
of Pratt City.

Pratt City, March Special )-Since 1t
seems to be an assured fact that the
Louisville and Nashville will build a new
depot here in the very near future, an
idea has been suggested by one of the
prominent citizens, which If carried out
will be of much benefit to the town. The
city has long felt the want of a tele-
graph office, and while there seems to be
no doubt but that one will be established
here at a very early date, 1t Is thought
that IL the Louisville. and Nashville will
let 1t be located in their offices, and salts
factory arrangements made, whereby
their operator can handle the local bus
mess for one of the telegraph companies,
the remuneration will be sufficient to at
tract a thoroughly competent man, and
with such an arrangement 1t Is thought
that much more satisfactory results can
be obtained. AS a matter of course, I'M
der such circumstances, the operator
would be at the office most Of the time,
while should he be employed solely for
the purpose of sending and receiving tele-
grams the remuneration would not be suf-
ficient to justify the giving of all OF his
time to the business, as 1t Is the rule
in most offices in towns of this size TO
pay the operator a commission only on
outgoing messages.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
Talks of New Hotel.

A few prominent out of town men, VINO
are largely interested in Pratty City real
estate. have been spending much of their
time here recently, and in fact some OIL
them have become associated with local
business concerns, and this, with ie"
rumors that have been floating around
have put the progressive business men on
the alert trying to get some ihtinlation
of what project Is on foot. Inc past
record of the visitors justihes the ieei-
ing that some big things are under way
that concerns Pratt City proper, ana 1t
Is understood that quite number OF I'M
nortant real estate deals have been MADE
and others pending.
"a modern building that would be suit
able for a hotel or a first-class poaroiiis
house would pay good interest on the
amount invested" said a prominent ciel-
zen todav "as there Is nothing that Is So
hadly needed as something on thls oruer'
There are so many young men III 'lle
CITY that are compelled 10 .ahe to'S
down town over stores, ana are Aol 'uh'o 70
TO get them, too. Rooms ana houses al :, .
scarce and these men have TO take lieil
meals anywhere and everywhere, in many
INSTANCES quite a number of blocks away
froY, their rooms This is very unsatls-
factory and they are constantly Snane
| ing their positions in order 10 get W sotiio
| place where they can get pe.eel ae. ,sA,,
| mediation These conditions hdVe
brought about by the rapidly me- east '',t,
nuonlllation. and all families VINO WIN
49, a,,,, boarders have as many as they
con take care Of 1t is thought tnat one
ar two such buildings are now IN cohtehi-
| nlation and something more dennlte can
he learned in a very few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
PRIZES AWARDED
AT HIPPODROME
Three Days at Skating Rink Ends
With Announcements of the
Prize Winners.

The three days carnival was terminated
at the Hoppodrome last night, when be-
fore an audience of about five hundred,
prizes aggregating 800 were awarded.
These prizes were offered for the most
comically dressed couple. the most grace
full skaters, the most graceful two step
pers and walters on skates. and for vari-
Gus other accomplishments The three
days were big events with the skating
loving populace. Each night saw the Hip
podrome we'll filled. The costumes were
splendid, and hlarity was at high ptcn.
The following were the prize winners as
announced last night:
Mr.. ]. II. Connally, Miss Agress Whit
ing; e. j. Deacy. Miss Cora Scott; w. NJ.
Whiting, Miss Flosse Van Duson.
w. NJ. Whiting. Miss Flosie Van Dusen;
Miss Jackson, Miss Johnson; Mr..
Mathews Miss Peace.
e. j. Deacy, Miss Cora Scott; Mr.. Con-
nally, Miss Whiting: w. NJ. Whiting Miss
Miss Van Duson.
II. C. Miller. Miss Gaylor; Mr.. Duncan.
Miss Smith; Moses lebanon, Miss Shar-
dell.
MTS. MdrSudll, MISS Duhty, nag
gard Miss Stewart; Mr.. Cushion, Mrs.
Coleman.
Mr. Bowling, Mr.. Cameron, ii. C. Mill
Ter.
Miss Hill, Miss Cowan, Miss Gayle
w. r. Newban. l.. Burchfleld, G. b.
Marshall.
Miss Swartz, Mrs. Whiting, Miss DISH
Groom.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
STATE CONVENTION
IN BIRMINGHAM
Three Sunday School Special
list to Be on Hand
Mr.. CARTHEL'S STATEMENT
State Field Agent of State Sunday
School Convention Says Every
Worker In Alabama Should
Be Present.
Mr.. CARTHEL'S STATEMENT

Montgomery, March H.-(Special 1.-The
following statement from Judge Joseph
Carthel, field agent of the state Sunday
school convention, was given out to-
night:
Ihe programme committee of the Ala
bama Sunday School association for the
state convention to be held at Birming-
ham April Gil, congratulate the Sun
da. school workers of Alabama upon
their good fortune in securing three well
known Sunday school specialists of ma
tlonal reputation to attend our state con-
vention. The plan of this convention is
somewhat different from any we have
ever had 1t is to be made an educa-
tional meeting. The specialists will be
used freely
"Mr. w. G. Pearce of Chicago, is the
teacher training superintendent and SUI
perintendent of the adult department of
the International Sunday School associa-
ton. In other words, he has general
supervision of this branch of work for
North and South America. Mr.. Pearce
has had large experience and this is the
first time he has ever attended our state
convention
prof. L. P. Leavell of Oxford. Miss,
is one of the field secretaries Of the
Southern Baptist convention. Professor
Leavell is splendid speaker and is well
known throughout the United States. He
has held meetings In different parts of
the state of Alabama and is well known
to our workers, but comes for the first
| time to our state convention.
REV A. l.. Phillips. D. D., of Rich
mond, Va, general superintendent of the
Sunday school work for the Southern
Presbyterian church, is also a man of
national reputation. DR.. Phillips has
been pastor of some of the best Presby-
terrain churches before he was called
to the work as general superintendent
of Sunday schools. Sunday school work
has grown and developed wonderfully IN
der his supervision. DR.. Phillips is well
| known in Alabama We consider our
selves very fortunate in securing these
three specialists. and it will be worth the
while of any Sunday school worker in
| Alabama to hear them.
Another feature Of the convention
which appeals to great many people
| is the grand chorus which will be I'M
der the direction of Professor Alsorp,
| who Is q noted musical director. Pro-
fessor Alsorp is a native Of Wales, and
has been in America only a few years.
He conducted a chorus before the Prince
of Wales, who gave him a handsome
baton In recognition of his services. This
grand chorus will consist of $50 voices
selected from the leading singers Of the
various Sunday schools in the city of
| Birmingham and suburban towns This
| will be very attractive feature"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
RECORD OF THE COURTS,

The present week in the court house
does not promise to be record-breaker
for work done. The city court is prac-
tically out of business on account of
the way things are torn UP and hammer
ing Of masons and carpenters in the
basement almost makes work impossible
In the circuit court.
The new docket of cases set In the third
and chancery divisions of the city court
has been published. Copies may be had
in the office. 1t will be noted that the
new law docket has classified cases I'M
der two heads, torts and assumpsit.
Circuit Court.
In the circuit court yesterday the case
of Columbus Chamblee VS.. Woodward
Iron company was concluded and went
to the Jury.
The case of Vincent Filata VS.. Repub-
lie Iron and Steel company was tried and
went to the Jur.-.
In the case of e. E. Forbes Plano COM
pany VS.. B. o. Watkins. judgment by
default was rendered for SAL 80.
In the case of Burger Dry Goods COM
pany VS.. It. L. Bell. a Judgment by de-
fault was rendered for 1910.
Circuit Court Docket,
The following docket Is set in the cir
cult court today:
Jesse Bean VS.. NJ. o. Bryant, eject
ment; Louisville and Nashville Railroad
company VS.. Alabama Great Southern
Railroad company. damages; Leila M.
Norment vs. Boston Shoe company, DAM
agea Evans & Lumpkin VS.. Birmingham
Water Works company, damages; A. C.
Smith vs.. Birmingham Railway. Light
anu Power company, damages
City Court.
In the city court yesterday in the case
of Rena Ellard VS.. Mrs. J. A. Wideman.
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10 CENT ABSURDITIES
VS.. 10Th CENTURY REALITY

Washington, March 2t-(special.)-A
lesson on the evils of whisky drinking
and cigarette smoking is drawn by ".
A. Garrett, president of the Seaboard Air
Line, from the conviction and sentence
Of Percy Martin, a young man who re-
Gently robbed a seaboard Air Line train
in Mecklenburg county, Virginia.
President Garrett has placed himself
on record as being strongly opposed to
both whisky and cigarettes, and takes oc-
casion from Martins case to sound a
warming and the following diagnosis Oh
the case by Mr. Garrett has been fur
nished the newspapers by Seaboard
agents:
1.-The story of Percy Martin, the young
man who recently attempted, single hana-
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BRIG, CEN, WHIT DIES
OF HEART DISEASE
Overworked in Dispatching
Forces to Cuba Last Fall
RECORD AS INDIAN FIGHTER
Entered the Regular Army as PrI-
vate After Being Appointed Lieu
tenant In the Civil War
Volunteers.
RECORD AS INDIAN FIGHTER

Philadelphia, March H.-Brig. Gen. The
odore j. Whit, U. S. A., commanding the
department of Missouri, with headquar-
ters at Omaha, died suddenly at hotel
here today. He was 81 years of age.
General Wints death was due to heart
disease. He came to this city and en-
tered the Presbyterian hospital for treat
ment, but later engaged apartments at
a hotel where he was attended by a
specialist. The generals wife and Cap
tain Allen of his staff were with him
when death came
The news of General Whit death was
not a surprise to his fellow officers in
Washington, for he had been in ill health
for many months past, the ailment said
to have been contracted in the line of
duty at Newport News last fall while
he was working very hard organizing and
dispatching the expeditionary forces to
Cuba. General Whit was born in PENN
sylvana in 1S47; entered the volunteer SER
vice in the civil war as private and was
appointed a first lieutenant in 1864.
After the war he enlisted in the reg
ular army as private, and was appoint
ed second lieutenant in 1865. He had
a fine record as an Indian fighter in the
years succeeding the civil war. being par
ticularly active in the capture of the rem
egade Indian scouts from the San Carlos
agency in Arizona in 1867 y
Among First In Cuba.
The Spanish war found Whit a major
in command of battalion of the Tenth
cavalry.
He was among the first of the American
troops that went to Cuba. He was
wounded in the leg in the battle of San
tago, receiving an injury which made
him permanently lame, When he had
recovered his health he was sent to the
Philippines and commanded the Second
brigade at San Fernando Pampangan, in
Luzon, 1901 and 1902, the closing days OF
the Philippine Instruction. He became
brigadier general while engaged In this
service, returned to America to become
commander of the department of Mis-
souri,, with headquarters at Omaha, which
post he occupied until last fall.
When the Cuban difficulty arose, and II
| became necessary to send American
troops to garrison the island, Genera
Wint was placed at Newport News ir
charge of organization of the first expedi
ton This was managed so admirably
as to cause the general staff to record c
formal appreciation of his efforts While
| at Newport News, General Whit suffered
an attack of what was reported at the
time to be ptomaine poisoning, and HI
never regained his health. He was still
suffering from the effects of this attacl
when he was sent to Havana to relieve
General Bell of the command of thu
/ l.. h. TO-.
ward his symptoms became acute and up
on his physicians advice, but agains
his own will, it is said. he was relieved
from the command by General Barry las
month, and ordered home for treatment
under which he died.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22

Had time in its flight turned back yes
terday but for one year the men of Biz
mingham who were working in their shirt
sleeves, and rnopping their rudy brows
with bandanas, would have been up
against 1t good and stout.
One year ago from yesterday there was
snow on the ground in Birmingham. The
snow began falling on the afternoon OF
March 20, and fell in trifiing quantities
throughout the following day.
Yesterday it was very warm in Biz
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ed. to hold up and rob a Seaboard Air
Line train in Mecklenburg county. should
of temperance and anti-cigarette meas
ures.
This young man, by the constant
smoking of cigarettes and drinking to
excess, had undoubtedly weakened his in-
tellect greatly, and he further distorted
his diseased mind by the dime novel ro-
manticism until fred by the worthy ~
example set by Jesse James and others of
his ilk, he attempted to hold up and rob
Seaboard mail train several months
ago. OF course, there could be but one
ending to such an attempt, and now the
young man is serving a thirteen-years'
sentence to mediate on the folly of at
tempting to bring into practice impossible
Decent absurdities into modern twentieth
century reality"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
Personal and General.

D. II. Curry of Jackson county was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
The many friends of j. r. DeBardela-
ben, general timekeeper of the Pratt
mines division of the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company, VIII regret
to learn that he is unable to attend his
duties on account of an attack of rheu-
matsm
Mrs. j. A. Mclaughlin is quite sick at
her home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
Volunteer Firemen.

The team that will go to the nremahs
tournament in Cedartown Ca. IN May
Is getting ready to do some hard training
under Manager King, and as there are
some splendid athletes in the CROWD II IS
highly probable that they VIII pIlns Jan a,
some Of the trophies. They at least feel
that thew will be in such form when they
leave for the tournament that the winning
teams will have to reckon with them be-
fore thew can walk away with the prizes.
While they are arranging these affairs
they have not forgotten the fact that
not a team from any of the states VIII
be as well represented as the locals Wheh
n comes to the sponsors, and no expense
will he spared in making the trip one or
continued pleasure for the ladies VINO
have so highly honored them in accepting
the sponsorship.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. j. A. Edwards.

Mrs. ]. A. Edwards, aged 81 years. died
yesterday morning at 4:3o o'clock at her
home in Trussville, Ala. She leaves six
children to mourn her loss, four boys,
John s., r. S., B. G. s., and Edward;
two daughters, Mrs. James H. Morrow
an. Mrs. j. T. Ellard. The funeral SER
vices will be conducted from the Mt.
Nebo church, near Trussville today at
10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
RAISE PRICE OF STOVES.
manufacturers Claim High Prices Of
Iron Forced Them to Act.

1t was learned yesterday that at a
meeting here Wednesday night of the
southern stove manufacturers. at which
thirty-four concern were represented, it
was practically agreed to advance prices
o per cent because of the high price
they are paying for iron and steel and
advanced cost of labor
The meeting was held In executive ses-
cd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
S ENJOINED FROM
MAKING 2-CENT FARE
Judqe Niles Grants Temporary Injune'
ton to l.. & NJ, Restraining the
Mississippi Commission.

jackson, Miss, March H.-(Special)-
Judge Henry Niles has granted tenn
porary Injunction to the Louisville and
Nashville railway, restraining the Mis-
sissippi railroad commission from putting
in force its recent order. as to 2-cent in
terchangeable mileage books. This action
was taken at Kosciusko today and the
order wired to the commission. The
case will be heard in jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
SHOWED Nv BIRMINGHAM
ONE YEAR AGO 1cES7ERDAI

mingham. although the thermometer did
not quite reach the 81 degrees recorded
Wednesday.
Men complained while bending over their
work, and patrons at restaurants de-
manded the electric fan and the coolest
beverages.
Cne year ago there was quite a diff
ference. As stated, 1t showed. For two
days before the weather was freezing
and for several days afterwards it was
exceedingly cold.
a Judgment was given the plaintiff for
land sued for
The case of NJ. l.. Ward, administrator
VS.. H. K. White, was tried and taken I'M
der advisement
The case of John Marchman VS.. Hugh
Tulley was dismissed.
chancery Court.
In the chancery court yesterday tbe
case of John Fl. Wallace, trustee. VS..
sarah A. Dewberry, was submitted for
decree.
Chancery Court Docket.
The following docket is set in the
chancery court today:
Walter Hoffman vs. M. r. McNeil1.
Henry Tompkins, ct al. VS.. Southern Rail-
way company; Veitch-Young Produce
company VS.. Mrs. A. NJ. Loveady; Para
lee Robbins VS.. Grady Ward, ct al Para
lee Robbins vs.. Katie Robbins, ct al
Rufus I'll. Hagood VS.. Thomas S. Smith:
H. ii. Harris VS.. Lucy Harris D. w.
Hawton VS.. John A. Wright
Criminal Court.
The criminal court has adjourned until
April 1. The clerks are busy preparing
the docket for the April term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
Floyd King.

Floyd King, aged % years, died yester-
day morning at o'clock. at Twenty
seventh street and Avenue I. after an
illness with fever. The remains are be-
ing held at Gaudin's until word is re-
ceiyed from his parents-at Charleston.
w. Va.
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T, o. Shelton

T. o. Shelton, aged &c years, died yes
terday afternoon in the Hillman hospital.
The remains will be sent to Littleton
today by Green & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
Birmingham Boy at Naval Academy

Washington, March 21.-(Special.)-In a
class of LOG Gerald Howe of Birmine-
ham graduates thirty-three, and I. F.
Dortch of Gadsden graduates forty-six at
the Naval Academy this year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-22
AIREY PROMOTED AS
He REACHES HOME
SELMA MAN IS MADE FREIGHT
TRAFFIC MANAGER OF CENTRAL
OF GEoRGIA-MYSTE DIS
APPEARANCE OF M. JONES.

Selma, March 21.-(Special )-There has
over the disappearance about three
weeks ago of Claiborn Manassas Jones,
negro newspaper carrier well known
over the city. He was greatly addicted to
drinking whisky, but never missed sub
scriber on his route, drunk or sober,
and always showed up rain or shine.
Without word to anybody he failed to
show up one day, and a week passing
and nothing being heard from him, he
was thought to be dead. A reward of
SIS was offered for information giving
proof of his death or his whereabouts If
alive.
The report has reached Selma that
Claibe was seen few days ago In Mo-
bile, and a further investigation is to
be made. He was quite a novel character
and has a number of friends among the
whites who have interested themselves no
little in his disappearance.
Selmian Promoted Again.
Simultaneous with his visit to his old
home, announcement is made today from
headquarters In Savannah of the appoint
lllSiil VI 1IdilcS L. tAlIty as lici6Ht eidl-
fic manager of the Central of Georgia
railroad. The appointment is effective
April 1, the office being new one and
placing Mr.. Airey at the head of the
freight traffic department of the road.
Mr.. Airey is now assistant general
freight agent of the Central of Georgia
and his promotion to the newly created
position at the head of the freight traf-
fic of the road Is distinct compliment to
his ability and will be learned with great
qualification by his friends in Selma and
all over Alabama.
Mr.. Airey reached Selma last night
from New Orleans, where he had been in
attendance on the meeting of the South
eastern Traffic association. While in the
city he was the guest of his mother and
his sister, Mrs. N. Waller. He left this
afternoon for Savannah.
C. T. Airey began his railroad career in
Selma and has steadily risen from the
ranks to that of the head of the traffic
department of big system. Like A. H.
Plant. j. ]. Hooper, r. A. Nell and 9TH
ers who stand high in railroad circles In
various parts of the country, Mr. Airey
secured his first training In Selma, and
his ability alone has been the means that
has showed him up the ladder Of sue
cess. V
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Green Undertaking Company.
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e. t. Shaw 6 sons. Undertaken
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New Exchange Annex.

The stockholders of the New Ex-
change hotel are contemplating the cree
ton of a five or six-story building In the
rear of the present building on its own
property, where rooms can be secured for
70 cents to 81 per day.
There seems to be a demand for 4
cheaper hotel, that is hotel where
guests can get rooms for 20 cents and
81" a stakeholder said, land it is impos-
sible to give a room in a well ventilated.
fire-proof hotel, with every modern i'm
provement and costly furnished, for
these prices. We are talking about erect
ing a four or five-story building in the
rear of the New Exchange. not fire.
proof building. but suitable to the de-
mands of those wanting rooms for less
prices than can be secured in the modern
hotel, and we are consulting the archi-
tect of the New National bank building
about plans. The architect promised to
submit plans for such building.
There is complaint in certain direc-
lions that the New Exchange has no 10
cent and 81 rooms, which is fact, and
to meet this complaint is the reason we
are discussing plans for the erection of
an annex where these prices can be given
for rooms without loss to the manage
ment."
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In the city court yesterday in the cas-
of Rena Ellard VS.. Mrs. J. A. wideman