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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-10-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
IS FOUND DEAD IN NEGRO HOUSE FROM EFFECTS. OF DRUGS, BUT THE MAN WHO ADMINISTERED THE DOSE IS UNKNOWN.

Another mysterious death presented itself to the coroner yesterday morn ing when the dead body of Murray Christopher, a young white man. was found in a negro shack in First alley between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets. The young man apparently died from the effects of drugs admin istered by some other person. but who the person who drugged him is the unsolved mystery.
 In connection with the case three negroes Ed owen, Harold Douglass and Tom Getten have been arrested and placed in the city jail The three negroes were arrested on suspicion, as they spent the night in the house where the body of the deceased man was found.
 The body was found about o'clock yesterday morning by Officer Veitch. It is stated that one of the three men now in jail reported the matter to the police officer. Officer Nix. who first investigated the matter, states that the three negroes are being held owing to the fact that they were in the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
EXPECTANCY IN THE
 PIG IRON MARKET
ACTIVE BUYING MOVEMENT WILL
 BE DUE EARLY IN THE NEW
 YEAR-sREAk IN THE CLOUDS.

While the Birmingham iron market is extremely dull the expectation of an early revival and very active buying move ment in January grows stronger. The outlook is decidedly brighter than it was two weeks ago. It was felt that prices might open on a much lower level than present nominal quotations of s16@16. 50 on a No. basis, but now it is under stood that prices will be fairly well main tained, at least on level that will mean reasonably good profits.
 Matthew, Addy & Co., in their pig iron report for the current week, say in part
 Thanksgiving coming in the middle of the week naturally has interrupted bns- mess. But we are of the opinion that there is a break in the clouds, letting through a little sunshine. There is more inquiry and some small lots of iron have been sold Of course there has in the mast six or eight weeks been a violent and radical readjustment of prices. Southern No. ? has gone to $16 and Northern No to s1S and perhaps these prices do not quite represent the bottom figures. But when these prices are com nared with the quotations which were ruIins September 1 1t can be seen that the mighty have fallen and fallen hard, too.
 When the process of readjustment is completed then the iron trade will re- vive We have all been going at tre- mendous pace and little slower gait will in the long run be beneficial. It ia cheering to note that buyers are commencing to sit up and take notice. And throughout the trade there is the hope that things will get on normal basis again by the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Address To The Voters
 OC Greater Birmingham

January will roll around in very short while and the election held on that day will tell to the world whether or not there is going to be a Greater Birming ham. No active campaign Is being car ried on but the campaign committee has determined that the public shall not for get that the matter Is to be put to a vote on that day. The following card has been issued by the committee, which sets forth several reasons why there should be Greater Birmingham:
 "To the Voters of Greater Birmingham:
 '.The outlook for Greater Birmingham was never so bright as it is today. With Greater Birmingham and its 125,000 pop ulation, will come the sub-treasury. We must show our population and our vast interests here to win that subtreasury. It will take both to win With Greater Birmingham and the sub-treasury, we have the United States Steel corporation to help pull for a canal to the sea. One will follow the other Greater Birmng- ham must come first. The other good things will follow. Pull for the big city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
MONEY SHIPMENT
 FROM NEW YORK
One Bank Receives $5o,ooo and Other Shipments Are Expected
 Immediately.

There was much relief expressed in Birmingham yesterday afternoon when it became known that g. shipment of money had been received by a local bank from New York.
 The report was that the amount re- ceived was S50,00O. While this amount within itself. will not relieve the stua- ton, it's coming indicates relief in New York, and indicates a rapid return to the normal Other shipments are ex- pected to follow immediately. The bank CTS in the city are most optimistic.
 While the hotels are doing a slow bus mess, many travelling men having failed to make their accustomed visits. trade throughout the city continued good. The merchants have equipped themselves with Christmas goods in plenty, and it is expected that by December 1, when the Christmas shopping is on in earnest, things will begin to move with the hum characteristic of the season. The streets continue filled with people. and every body seems busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
HAWKS TALKS ON
 SUNSHINE VALUE
Lecturer Charms His Lyceum Audi
 ence By Quick Flights From Grave To Gay.

It is a rare thing to find sunshine at night, but those who attended Dr. Hawks lecture at the High school audi pleasant experience. From the moment the lecturer began until his closing sen tence it was a series of successive flashes of the brightest beams of sunshiny humor, followed by the deepest and dark est shadows. The sudden transitions from the grave to the gay were like the passage of clouds across the sky on a midsummer day.
 "Of all the blessings that man enjoys, the greatest is sunshine. said the lec- turer. ''It is not for sale, it is free to all and its value is greater than the pos session of all the gold in the world. There are men who never know what sun- shine is. so anxious are they in the search for gold. Money. More money! More money They spend their lives making money and they would take it with them after death only they are afraid 1t would melt"
 Dr. Hawks lecture was one of the most enjoyable and kept his audience in the most lively good humor all through.
 What promises to be a very interesting lecture will be delivered tonight at the High school auditorium by A. l.. Sarran. of Indianapolis. The subject will be. "How Clairvoyants and Mediums Work" and in the course of the lecture, 'the in- ner room' will be exposed And all the secret methods of the clairvoyants set forth
 As this will be a special lecture admis- sion will be 50 cents, which car be paid at the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
LEGISLATORS WERE
 NOT UNpREPARED
SEVERAL EXPRESSED THE BELIEF THAT RAILROADS WOULD AGAIN
 GO INTO FEDERAL COURT, AND ACTION CAUSED NO SURPRISE.

That the Louisville and Nashville im- mediately after the conclusion of the ex- , traordinary session of the legislature, re- sorted for another time to the federal courts, and that Judge Jofses extended the injunction against the state enforcing the laws of the legislature, came as no sur- prise to members of the legislature who have been heard to express themselves.
 Governor Conner, concerning this mat ter, however. has made no statement. When he arrived in Birmingham at the conclusion of the session of the legisla- ture. he remarked that the legislature had done those things which. it considered would result in Alabama governing Ala bama, and supervising the affairs of the state The governor was expected in Bir- mingham last night, but failed to arrive, stopping in Montgomery after returning from Barbour county, where he went on a hunting trip. It is thought that he will arrive tonight and spend Sunday here.
 Lieutenant Governor Gray stated that he had no other idea but that the Louis vile and Nashville would continue the fight, and in doing so appeal to Judge Jones Tor another 1nJuHctlOH. lie also stated his belief that Judge Jones would extend the original injunction, and is, therefore, not surprised at the situation today.
 Representative Ernest Lacy of Walker, one of the minority in the legislature. stated in Birmingham that he was of the opinion that the railroads would continue the fight, and expressed a belief in the right of the railroads to carry their suits to the courts. He also ventured the opin- ion that If the original law were consid- cred confiscatory, those passed by the re- cent legislature, in the view of the at tached penalties, were additionally so.
 Tyler Goodwin, representative from day, stated that he was not surprised in the least that the railroads resorted to the courts again. "In my opinion" added he, "the legislature can pass no law. prevent ing the railroads going to the courts" MT. Goodwin was the author of the amendments to the administration Tail- road bills seeking to give the state courts the right to review the rate laws and providing for a system whereby the rail roads could carry their suits into the state courts. The majority of the house was opposed to the measures, however, and they were defeated. Captain Good wyn continued: Tt Is my belief that the bill providing that any citizen can bring suit against the railroads in the name of the state. but which fails to provide for costs in such actions Is an impracticabie measure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
Birmingham, November %, 4 p.
Weather For December.

The following data, covering a period of 12 years, have been compiled from the weather bureau records at Birming- ham. Ala. They are issued to show the conditions that have prevailed, during the month in question, for the above period of years, but must not be construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month.
 Month of December for 12 years
 Temperature-Mean or normal tempera- ture, 46 degrees the warmest month was that of 1906, with an average of 90 de- grees: the coldest month was that of 1903, with an average of 42 degrees; the highest temperature was 73 degrees on the Sth, 1906; the lowest temperature was degrees on the 20th, 1901; the earliest date on which first killing frost oc- cured in autumn, October p; average date on which first killing frost oc- cured in autumn. November 5; average date on which last killing frost oc cured in spring, March 19; the latest date on which last killing" frost oc- cured in spring. April IT,
 Precipitation. (Rain or Melted Snow)- Average for the month. 4.S1 inches; aver age number of days with .01 inch or more, 10. the greatest monthly precipitation vas 9.o7 inches in 1901; the least month ly precipitation was 1.07 inches in 1896; tn, greatest amount of precipitation re- corded in any "A consecutive hours was 3.4 inches on the 11th, 1S99
 Wind-The prevailing winds are from the southeast.
 Station, Birmingham, Ala.
 Date of issue, November 29.
 w. F. LEI
 Observer Weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

from now until the election on January G. for the greater the vote for Greater Birmingham, the greater the enthusiasm will be for the other great enterprises that belong to us. This people and this district have been blessed as no other people. But you must do your part
 Some of Napoleon's engineers advised him that the French army and it's im- mense siege guns could not be transport ed across the Alps. But Napoleon would not listen to them and ordered the army with the siege guns to cross the Alps and it was not long until ''the eagles of France were mingling with the eagles of the Alps Many eminent statesmen and engineers thought the Panama canal was impossible. Yet Culebra cut is crumblng under the energies of our army engineers and our 300oO workmen
 Brain, brawn and energy move things that are impossible to the weak and timid This combination will give Bir- mingham water route to the sea, but we must get Greater Birmingham first. You must do your part to get 1t. Let every citizen see that his neighbor votes for Greater Birmingham
 JERE c. KING, Chairman.
 Noyemher 30 1907
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
PnzzIed By
 Death of Christopher

where the body was found. owen lived in the house and the other two ne- groes were staying with him.
 The negroes tell their own story relative to the death of young Christo- pher. They state that he stumbled into the house early Thursday afternoon in a manner that would indicate that ne was intoxicated. They further state that another man with him injected a dose of morphine or some other drug into him and left him. The next morning. they say they found the dead body. There are no marks about the body indicating that violence caused the death.
 It is apparent that Christopher died from the effects of an over dose of some drug Whether he or some one else administered the dose is the ques- tion. From the facts in the case it can be clearly seen that suspicion would naturally rest upon the negroes who were in the house.
 The body was removed to the un dertaking establishment of the Gaudin Undertaking company, where it was prepared. for burial. Acting Coroner Russell will investigate the case as soon as it is possible to reach 1t.
 The deceased was a fireman on the Southern road, but was not employed as such at the time of his death. His parents survive him.
 The funeral services over the re- mains will be held from the late resi- dence of the deceased, 4o6 North Eigh- teenth street, this afternoon at o'clock. the Red Men being in charge of arrangements. The interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
SERVICES IN NEW CHURCH. Methodists Will Worship In the New
 Edifice at Five Points.

The Highlands Methodist church will hold It's first services in the handsome new edifice at Five Points tomorrow morning.
 The morning service will be held in the proper not being completed at the pres ent time. Sunday school classes will be heard in the several class rooms.
 When the church is completed it will be one of the handsomest in the city. Its exterior is ornate and attractive, and-its interior beautiful The building aban-' doned by the Highlands church congreea- tion ffas been purchased by. the Christian Scientists of BrmipghamS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Other House."

Harry Beresford that odd fellow" could not have selected play more pecu- liarly adaptable to his talent, and more suitable to his oddities and inimitable style than "The Other House" in which he appeared before large audience at the Jefferson theatre last night.
 The play has nothing of the gaudy scenery and adorning finery but Is a com- edy simple. lowly. yet highly amusing, and with just enough of the ridiculous to make it most pleasing play. And MT Beresford does both himself and the play full justice.
 The quaint, dry humor and the shrewd eccentrlcity on the one side and the thread of the most delicate romance on the other are interwoven in the story. There is nothing broad or suggestive about MT. Beresfords humor. but it is of the dry spontaneous sort that is the most pleasing There is nothing forced in the play: it simply runs along smoothly. gaily and refreshingly.
 The story of the play is too complicated to tell in a few words but 1t deals prin- cpally with the situations of an old fel- low who believes he has sold himself out to the devil for the satisfaction or earthly desires. The situations are not exciting not that-but queer to the utmost degree.
 MT. Beresford Is well known here as , comedian, having won place among the favorites here several years ago in "The Professors Love Story" and his acting speaks for itself. Supporting him, Lily Carthew, as the house girl, Is bright and ridiculous. Charles N. Knsley as Harr- son and Miss Virginia Ackermann as Lila,' who carry the romantic thread through the story, render their parts admirably. Miss Mary Fermier Fay Lofty, the Siren, a lady drummer, carried her part creditaby.
 The play is one of those pleasing three act comedies that call forth the enthusi- astic a olause of the audience at all turns and MT. Beresford and his com pany will in the future come back to Bir- mingham highly welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
RECORD OF THE c,

In the circuit court yesterday lowing cases were disposed of:
 Peter Perolio vs. Bragg King, for plaintiff for sS7.5o: Max Wenk craze company vs George Cours ment for defendant; Morrean Gas company vs. Henry c. Harris, on
 In the chancery court an or made setting aside the decree pro conIesso previously rendered in the case of H. K. White vs. James Craney and allowing defendant to file answer.
 A petition was filed to remove the dis abilities of homage of Murk Miller.
 Suits Filed.
 The following suits were filed in the cir cult court yesterday:
 Bessie Ellison vs. Lee White. Plaintiff claims S2500 damages for the alleged wrongful levy upon certain goods.
 Frank Beasley vs. Western Union Tele- graph company. Plaintiff claims 5000 damages for alleged unreasonable delay in delivery of message.
 Lewis Shufordh claims $500 from the same defendant on similar cause of ac- ton.
 Ew Squire claims 5000 damages from the Republic Iron and Steel company for all legged malicious arrest without probable cause on a charge of cutting timber.
 J. T. Bowden claims s5000 damages from the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company for alleged personal in- juries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
WALKER PERCY ASKS WHAT BRYAN|SM |S Answers Editorial Comment of
 Mobile Register BRYAN Is NOT INTANGIBLE MT. Percy Thinks It Will Be Unfair For Democrats To Nominate MT.
 Bryan on an Anti-Bryan
 Platform.
BRYAN IS NOT INTANGIBLE

T have read with interest the article from the Montgomery Journal, quoted in this mornings Age Herald. in which the Journal recommends the careful reading by those Democrats of Jefferson county who believe in the selection of some other nominee for President than William Jen- nings Bryan, of an editorial in the Mo- bile Register, which editorial the Mont gomery Journal pays me the attention of commenting to my especial consdera- tion." said Walker Percy yesterday.
 "The Mobile Register editorially states that ant-Bryan delegates in the Demo- cratic convention of this state would be as bumps on logs. neither useful nor namental, and that the state convention is pledged in advance to Mr. Bryan that Bryanism and Alabama Democracy mean the same thing, and that those citizens of Birmingham who do not approve of Mir Bryan's nomination must organize independent of the Democratic party and break MT. Bryan from the outside, and that within the party MT Bryan Is in- vincible.
 'The Age-Herald of the same date" continued MT. Percy, publishes a dis- patch from Washington in which South ern Democratic Congressman is quoted as saying: We will send a delegation from our state instructed for MT. Bryan, but they will also be instructed to vote for platform to which there can be no Dem ocratic objections; and the same dispatch says that men prominent in the party be- lieve there should be repudiation of gov ernment ownership and the initiative and referendum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

''The Black Crook" will close week & engagement at the Biiou theatre with a matinee this afternoon and a performs ance tonight. This attraction has pleased theatregoers with the variety of it's en- tertainment. Next week the Bijou will offer Nat NJ Wills, a comedian who needs no introduction. MT. Wills Is play ing in his success of last year, "A Lucky Dog" which has been revised. with new songs and effects. Mir Wills carries q large company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30
LICENSE SCHEDULE ORA wv
 B1 FINANCE COMMITTEE

The finance committee of the City Council has already drawn up the license schedule, preparatory to introducing it at the meetifg next Wednesday,. At that time all city department officials will be elected, including city clerk to succeed J. c. Murray.
 City Physician Oscar Hayes is not candidate for reelection and several doc tors are seeking the position. It is not thought that many other changes will be made.
 The finance committee Is now york; ing on the budget for 1908. which is re- uuired by the municipal code. In order to estimate the expenses of each depart ment Chairman O'Neill wrote to the va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

Will Lester in CT bow knot. Will say he
 went in de saloon en axed fer corn. De
 bar keep say he sorry, but he hant got
 no corn: would rye do jes'es well? No,
 thankee, I don't drink nothin' but corn
 Jedge axed i'm if he wuz married, but
 he aforementioned his wlfes name en he
 said he knowed de preacher what mar
 ried 'em, but 1t isn't on me mind right
 now If he wuz telin' de trouf all de
 signs fail, cause I puts hit down he wuz
 tellin CT infallable lie.
 ''Jedge Feagin turned loose George Washington en Christopher Columbus
 cause Officer Little didn't quite see 'enl
 rolln' dice. Dey wuz lyin' flat in CT alley. Christopher had jes discovered seben come eleben. but George never tole CT lie in all his life. Dey wuz finally turned loose cause dey might CT been rolling stones.
 "Jes cause Jim Bray looked disap- pointed at CT amply paper bag he got | sl5 en 90 days. He'd stole de whisky en | set it doEn. De policeman took charge | CT de bottIes an waited ter see the return uv de thiG. Jim had such CT thirsty look | on his face that de officer jes' knowed he | wuz guilty.
 l De game nv gttin' off de sidewalk is mighty popular desc days. Every day CT l so some ngger comes up en kicks erbout l de game being too rough Henry Smith | swore that John Penny walked. up ter 1 him and said ter git off de sidewalk. | tJedge he drew CT knife en said he'd kill l me if l didn't git off. Is dat de way ter l play?' Jedge, vised him ter try CT foot | ball game en git tough. Now, you go | long, sonny, Uncle Aex's awful tired l ter day en don't feel much lack tallSin'."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-30

ployes, salaries, expenses and revenue. both for 1907 and estimated for 1908. Chief Bennett of the fire department wrote that it will require $96.S40 for salaries next year and $22,055 for hydrants, totaling s11Ss95. .;The salaries in the treasurer's s office are $20O. $1OO, $S3 and $40. MT. Eus- tic does not think it can stand any de- crease.
 The building inspector. $50 the plumb ing inspector, S15O and the electrician s125, are all more than supported by the fees from their offices. Salaries in the auditors office are $13S and $40. License collection costs s2S3 per month, 5000 per year. which is less than ever paid before by 5000, while the income has been $50,- GOO larger than before.