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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
BELOVED MINISTER
 HAS PASSED AWAY
REV. FRANCIS ASRURY HEWITT WAS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY ESTEEMED PREACHERS IN THE SOUTH.

The Rev. Francis Asbury Hewitt, aged 79 years, one of the oldest and most high ly respected ministers in the south. died yesterday morning after lingering il- ness. Mir. Hewitt was brought to the city from Warrior several weeks ago and spent the last days of his life with his son, r. A. Hewitt, Jr., on the North Highlands.
 The Masons have taken charge of the funeral arrangements and the body will be sent to Warrior today at noon by Lige Loy. With Masonic honors the remains will be inferred in the family burial ground. The pallbearers are: John T. Reed, J. Felix Mclaughlin, Prof. |. W. McAdory, D. R. Copeland, W. J. Mims and c. ]. Martin. Jr.
 The deceased is survived by a widow. 8 son and brother. k. c. Hewitt. prominent educator of the county, who were all at the bedside when the call came. As a minister MT. Hewitt was un- tiring. Early in the forties he became . Methodist preacher and has occupied many pulpit in Alabama, as well as every one in Jefferson county At the cali to arms he joined Company of the Twentieth Alabama regiment After the war he resumed his ministry and has since become tied to the hearts of the people in many communities. The news of his death has caused widespread lamentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
vEsTAL WOUNDS HIMSELF.
Prominent Lumberman Shot In Head
 Accidentally, It Is Said.

CookYille, Tenn, February 1S.-At Baxter. near here, yesterday, Chalmers Vestal, president of the Caney Fork Lumber and Tie company and one of the best known lumbermen of the up per Cumberland, region, fatally wounded himself, bullet from his re volver striking him in the center of his forehead. It was given out at MT. Chalmer Vestal's home that the wound was accidental, being inflicted while cleaning the weapon.
 Mr Vestal is brother of Robert Vestal of Knoxville and brother in law of c. F. French of Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
JURY FINDS THAT
 MYSTERY OEEPENS
SIMS IS ALLOWED TO MAKE A STATEMENT, WHICH IS TO THE EFFECT THAT HE WAS IN THE HOUSE AT THE TIME.

The coroner's jury which is lnvesti- gating the killing of Arthur P. Johnson, the deputy sheriff, which occurred at the corner of Seventh street and Fifth avenue Sunday morning are now even more at sea than ever
 A meeting was held yesterday in the coroner's office, and afterward the jury went to the scene of the tragedy and held further deliberations. James Sims, who was arrested charged with the crime, was allowed to make his statement, he claim ing that he was in the house at the time and could have been found if the officers had made search His evidence is said to have been mixed with contradictions, but it was hard to prove that he fired the fatal shot
 The jury voted five to one to hold him on the charge and by two to three refus- ing bond, but the coroner was given power to use his judgment on this matter after further investigation.
 The only new evidence was that of n man who testified he had met Johnson several days before late at night, and that the deputy held him up with a pistol but seeing he was white man, had allowed him to pass on. This would point to a probability of Johnson's having tried this ruse on someone else and received an unexpected resistance.
 It is conceded that Flemming, the man who was with Johnson at the time, IS holding evidence which would clear up the matter, but as yet there seems to be nothing convicting whatever. The jury adjourned without reaching verdict to meet again next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
At the Majestic.

MT. and Mrs Jerkins Fisher in ''The Half Way House" is the feature attrac- ton at the Majestic theatre this week. and it Is as good one-sct comedy sS has been 10 that theatre this season. The skit was written by Ezra Kendall, which insures it's being droll and full of laughs from start to finish. MT and Mrs. Fisher are well cast in the little comedy. and the audience enjoyed the two perform ances yesterday.
 The Bennington Brothers, Roman ring acrobaLs are of the best. The team is composed of two young fellows and both of them are In first-class physical con dition. They introduce some new fea- future finding lost articles and predicting we'll
 Grace Courtland, billed as the Witch of Wall Street." gives some mystifyiug stunts in mental telepathy, reading the futre, finding lost articles and predicting tine outcome of love affairs She Is as- sisted by a man, and she answers queb- lions which are written on card
 Howell and Scott. Hebrew comedians, have a string of new stories and jokes on the Hebrew character. which are clever and well told. Crimmlngs and Gore grotesque comedians, have farce act entitled What are the Wild Waves Say ing2" which created no end of amuse- ment yesterday afternoon and last night. Ii, Is an act out of the ordinary. Camille Personi a vocalist and impersonator, completed the bill with high-class act. The aIajestograph has a new set of nov ing pictures.
 Last night the theatre was packed, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
"our New Minister"

There isn't much to tell about the av- craze country town that Denman Thomp- son and George W. Ryer have not told In their hardscrabble comedy Our New Minister" which Birmingham theatre- goers will sec al the Jefferson theatre tomorrow afternoon and night. The au- thors make the town church the scene Of the main action, but the springs of human influence they reveal in their story are equally as pertinent to communities that never had a church. The seat sale Is now on the Jefferson box office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
Beavers In Minstrel Garb.

Glittering costumes, dazzling scenic ef- feets. voices rich in sweetness, far better than ever attempted in home talent pro- duetion, will greet the eyes of those who are fortunate enough to attend the min strel show for the poor children's outing fund at the Jefferson theatre Thursday and Friday of this week
 The Beavers guarantee the ladies es- pecially that they will see the best, clean est minstrel entertainment they ever Wit messed. Tiny baby tots of girls, dozen boy sopranos and host of business men will be seen in the craziest kind os fSugh- able stunts.
 The seat sale is open now at the Jef- ferson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
POPULAR LECTURER.
pr. Josiah Strong Will Discuss Sltua-
 ton In France.

Dr. Josiah Strong of New York. known to the public as a famous author and lecturer on social questions will be heard next Thursday night at the First Baptist church on Church and State,' with ref erence to the situation in France. He en- joys wide reputation on account of his books, "Our Race" "The New Era" Modern Cities" and other treatises. He is a popular speaker. and it is said that possibly no lecture delivered in this city will be Of more interest to the public at this time than that announced for Thurs day at D. m.
 Admission tickets will be sold only at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
TWO CHILDREN BURNED.
Woman Will Die From Injury in Jump
 ina From Tenement Fire.

New York, February 18.-In tene- ment house at No. 15 Clinton street tonight two children were probably fatally burned, one woman threw her self from fourth floor fire escape and will doubtlessly die and a number of other persons were less seriously hurt. Mrs. Lena Greenburg. standing on a fire escape. became frightened by the flames and hurled herself over the iron railing to the areaway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
At the Bljou.

Anna Day, who began weeks engage ment at the Bijou theatre last night Ill the romantic comedy, When knighthood was In Flower" dramatization or Charles Majors novel, imparts 10 the character of Mary Tudor a humanness and spirit that make 1t refreshing. She is best, perhaps, in the comedy scenes, although she carries herself well through out the five acts of the play and gives A performance of artistic merit. Mss Days comedy scenes were captally done, notably the bedroom scene, when the spoiled beauty routs the king. his queen and n party of courtiers by first going to bed and then hurins from behind the curtains of her couch such an array Of fominie wearing apparel that even Henry is forced to beat nasty retreat. This part of the play is the best of the come dy, although the piece abounds in coquet- ry and the wlfulness of Mary Tudor Is predominant. Her portrayal of the role tirely pleasing. Her portrayal of the role does not suffer in comparison with those other players who have been seen here in the part.
 The supporting company of Miss Day Is good. Those who had important char acterS to assume acquitted lhSHiSelFe we'll while the others had few opportuni- ties to show ability or reveal the lack of it. ogden Stevens as King Henry the Eighth of England, brother to Mary. was excellent. MT. Stevens has made the part rarely comic and seized the oppor- tunities for drollery which are offered by the traits of Henry. Without exerting himself, he imparted a genuine humor to his lines that appreciated by the audience. Alfred Swenson was an ideal stage lover handsome and dashfng enough to suit the most fnical matinee girl. He also delievered his lines well. Edward Dillon as Edwin Caskoden and Annie Ashley as Lady Jane were satis- factory
 The production, while not new, Is his- toricaliy correct and on an elaborate scale The. offering a whole is un- usual at popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
"Th. Merry Wives of Windsor"

Louis James In "The Merry Wives or Windsor comes to the Jefferson theatre Saturday afternoon and night. The seat sale opens Thursday morning
 As Fastan in Shakespeare unique comedy. Mir. James is said 10 have grasped the authors true conception of the char acter. for he embodles all of the fat lsnia0,t,s idiosyncrasies, his characteristic temperment. his adroit manneriSms, and the external geniality that is so indelibly associated with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19

in my estimation, provides for fines and Imprisonment instead of fines or im- prisonment,' as the law now reads.
 '"rhere are a great many people who will take the risks of carrying a pistol when they know that the only thing they have to suffer is a small fine if they are arrested and convicted, but I do not think that many men will face the possibility of fine and an imprisonment also.
 T believe that this bill will go d long way toward decreasing the pistol-toting habit in Alabama. which has been the cause of any deaths and many fights. A man who secures license will have to pay $l for it.. which is a nominal amount only. but the other restrictions are so stringent that l do not think pistols will be carried without license, and then only in case of need.'
 MT. Urquhart remained in Birmingham yesterday morning in order to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19

two branches of the legislature.
 Mr. selheimer is now the consulting at torney for the administration, and all the bills are referred to him before passage in order that he may look into their eonstitutionality. He is recognized as one of the best constitutional lawyers in Alabama. and It was said by a number of people yesterday that his selection would meet with the approval of all classos of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
SLATED FOR
 JEFFERSON JUDGESHIF

The indications point to the naming of H. C. Selheimer as one of the additional judges in Jefferson county. if the bill pro- viding for an extra judgeship is passed to give the governor the appointing power.
 It is generally believed that the bill will be amended by the senate to give the governor the power to appoint the additional judges in Jefferson county, in stead of having them selected by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19

pany, assumpsit; C. W. Lett. pro ami. ys. Will Henderson, appeal.
 Chancery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday the arguments which were to have been made in the Southern Steel company cases were allowed to go oyer until today on account of the illness of ohe of the attorneys, Register Altman sold the Morris hotel at auction yesterday under an order of the chancery court, the price realized being S26a,000
 Chancery Court Docket.
 The following docket is set in the chan cery court for today: Charles M. Ellis ys. Ida Ellis S. NJ. Meigs vs. N. ]. Davis, R. B. Posey vs. Naidie Posey, G. II. Har- ris ys Lizzie Harris Nora Lee vs. John Lee, Louis A. Roy vs Ceeelia N Roy ct al, Mary J. Hoaglin vs. J. M. Hoaglin.
 Criminal Court
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday Ed James was found guilty of assault with intent to murder. Frank McGee pleaded guilty to A similar charge. The case against Richard Mon roe was mol pressed and all other cases were passed.
 The following docket Is set for trial in the first division today:
 Pleas Williams, burglary and grand larceny; William Wilson. larceny from person, Jim l1alnS, assault With in- tent tc murder; Charley Marshall, bur glary; Jim Burts, assault with intent to murder. Marcus Hayman, assault with intent to murder; Warren Riggs, murder in second degree.
 In the second division of the criminal court yesterday forty-1ve appeal cases from the police court were dismissed. These were cases where arrests had been made without a warrant and were de- eided upon the ruling in the case of the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham ys OHeafn,
 Federal Court.
 The adjourned session of the fall term of the United States court was opened yesterday by Judge Toulman of Mobile The forenoon was spent organizing juries and disposing of cases not ready for trial. In the afternoon the court took up the case of Thomas Crumley vs. the Southern railway, which is likely to oc- eupy the time of the court today.
 Federal Court Docket.
 The following docket is set for trial in the United States circuit and district court today: Joseph Rogers vs. Louis vile and Nashville Ralroa dcompany; J. F. Dorrough vs. Central of Georgia Rail- way company; F. T. Faulkner Vs South ern Express company: Joseph s. Church vs. Royal Insurance company of Liver pool; Charles D. Robertson vs. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company; Cosmos Cotton company vs. Alabama Great Southern Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
Marrlaae licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were sisued from the probate court yesterday to the following parties
 NJ V. Kreele, Short Creek, and Mrs NJ, M Markham.
 S. NJ Brooks, Birmingham. and Hattie Orr.
 Leslie Walker Allen, Bessemer. and Lone Beatrice Cardwill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
800 Bales Of Cotton Burn.

Fl Reno, I<kla., February 1S,-At Minco a town in the Chickasaw nation, twelve miles south of here, fire last night de- stroyed 800 bales of cotton and a dozen freign- cars causing a loss of $75,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
WHY So POPULAR

Do you know why the Bitters is so pop uIar among sickly people all over the world? Then let us quote the gist of the thousands of voluntary testimon- ials sent us: Your Bltters cured me after all else had failed" This ought to convince you that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
Federal Court Docket.
Several Injured in Fire.

New York, February 1s-several per- sons were badly burned and a number were injured in a tenement house fire at Avenue B and Clinton street tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
THE WEATHER

Washington, February 1S.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday, except showers and warmer in north DOT tions; Wednesday fair. colder; fresh south shifting to northwest winds.
 Local Weather Data.
 Birmingham, February Is, p. In. Maximum temperature ........ io Minimum temperature ......t.......... 49 Nfean temnerature ........ ........... 6o Normal temperature ..-... .......- =. o5 Excess of temperature since Janu-
 afy l ....... .,..-, .....t ......ss.s.ts.t. -a" Rainfall since D. m. yesterday u Rainfall since January 1 .............. 6.12 Deficiency of rainfall since Janu-
 ary 1 ..... ..,... ...... -.., .','.'...... i.oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The court house is seldom the center Of so many attractions as 1t was yesterday. In addition to tie jurors, witnesses and lawyers engaged in the courts, city election was being conducted in the cor ridor on the first floor and the sale of the Morris hotel was scheduled for noon. Notwithstanding all the excitement, the wheels of justice kept on grinding and much business was disposed of
 Circuit Court.
 In the circuit court yesterday all cases on the days docket were passed or con- tinued. One jury was organized after which the court adjourned.
 Circuit Court Docket
 The following docket is set for trial in the circuit court today: w. NJ. Null lins vs. Birmingham Southern Railroad company, damages; Louis Myers ys. l.. Davis, damages; Mrs, Sarah l.. Campbell, administratrix vs. Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad company, dam ages; J. T. Burchield vs. Mayor and All dermen of Birmingham, damages; August Matzat ys. Birmingham Southern Rail- road company damages.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court yesterday the following eases were dis missed for want of prosecution:
 Ben Rivers vs Mable Mining company; W. A. Brown vs. Louis Price; Lathrop- Hatton Lumber company vs. c. II. Mos ley; Rufus C. Smith vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was f.;a aa1 ponpladpd t1rba court adjourned.
 First Division Docket.
 The following docket is set for trial in the first division of the city court to- day:
 A. J. Brasfield vs. TutWiler Coal: Coke and Iron company, damages; A. NJ Weeden ct al. Vs. A, Shugerman, appeal; Hugh Boyle vs. August Fayett ct al. damages; J. F. Pridmore vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company damages; B. P. Perryman, administrator vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, damages; Frank C. Powell vs Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. damages; s. J. Downey vs. Southern Railway company, appeal; Mar gurite Johnson ys. A. W. Burgin ct al, damages.
 In the second division of the city court yesterday Judge Ferguson rendered the following Judgments:
 R. R. McMahon ys. Daniel N. Cooper; judgment for plaintiff for S70.
 r. H. Hickman vs. Freeman & Co. {; John Eggler vs. Empire Laundry com pany, and Klotz & Goldman vs. Joe Bryan were dismissed.
 Second Division Docket.
 The following docket is set for trial in the second division of the city court to- day:
 G. R. Harsh ys. A. J. Beard assumpsit: i: state of Alabama ex rel. Ira Dement, vs Will Turner, certiorari; R. L. Leather wood vs. l. A. Kent ct al, assumpsit: i: Y. s. Southgate X Co. vs. Jebeles & Colias Confectionery company, assumpsit; A. E. Daab vs. Irish X Dickson, garnish- ment; Nick Martin vs. Birmingham Ore and Mining company, appeal; Continental Manufacturing company ys. Southe Rail- way company, certiorari: R. l., Leather wood ys Joe Perry, eeruorari; National Machinery and Wrecllng company ys. H. l. Goldsten. damages; Alabama Simp- son vs. John Powell, damages; First Ma tional Bank of Birmingham vs- Gilbert < Clay, attachment: .. K. Middleton ys. R. l.. Dangerfeld ct al.. detinue; Rich mond Pattern and Structural Iron Works vs. Ayondale Stove and Foundry com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
SOUTHERN ENGINE DOWN BEREAVEMENT Engineer and Fireman Injured
 Near LittIeton NO PASSENGERS ARE HURT Wrecker Was Hurried to Scene and Engineer and Fireman Had to Be
 Dug From Under the
 Wreekage.
NO PASSENGERS ARE HURT

No. 36, fast mail of the Southern Rail- way company was wrecked last night at Standard mines, near Littleton. resulting in the serious Injury of both the engineer and fireman.
 While moving at the rate of about tWe1s ty miles an hour the engine, 966, struck a split switch, or a spread rail, turned down the embankment and cleared the track entirely. Engineer H. Linsays anu Fireman Seargent were pinned under the locomotive and had to be dug out by the rescuing party. Fortunately they were not touched by the escaping steam.
 Linsays' left leg was broken in several places, and he was hurt internally. A deep gash in the head caused great loss of blood and altogether the injuries may result in his death. seargent is negro of long service on the road. He sustained a broken leg and internal injuries.
 Had Just Left Station.
 The train had just pulled out from the station. and was turning curve. The ac- eident occurred just over switch, which it is thought was defective. The track was torn up for a number of feet.
 The mail car following the engine, No. 25S, partly telescoped and turned almost oyer. The trucks were thrown from under and rolled down the full depth Of the grade. The mailmen, as well as well as the bagxagemaster, escaped uninjured,
 Express car No. S3S left the tracks but was not smashed up, and after half hour was replaced with the aid of jacks. The passengers were thrown from their seats by the jolt yet no glass was broken nor any damage done to the chair cars.
 The train dispatcher office was im- medately notified and the wreeker has tened from the local shops. The time Of the wreck was reported as S;2O o'clock, and the wrecl1er arrived on the scene by 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
Doctors Hurry to Scene.


 As soon as possible Drs. Odum and Simpson were obtained from Oakland, and the wounded carefully attended. They were made comfortable in the sleepers, and were reported to be faring well.
 The remainder of the train was detoured by way of the North Alabama to Jasper, from there to Cordova over the Kansas City road, and thence to Birmingham over the Southern. If it does not meet with any further delays it will arrive at an early hour this morning. The ambulance of Lge Loy will meet the train, and En- gneer Linsays will be taken to St. Vim cents hospital Seargent will go to Cope lands.
 Linsays is a popular engineer of AS years. having been with the Southern mary y ITS, and received several promo tions. gIis home is in Birmingham, where he has niany friends who will be sorry to hear of his injury. Preparations have been made at the hospital to give him in- stant and careful attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19

Nothing but comfort at "The Sub Way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19

management having sent out hundreds of invitations to ladies to attend free of charge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-03
FILTPINOS IN THE ELECTION.
Property Owners say the Coming As sembiy
VIII represent AsitatOrs Chiefly.
Special Cdbic Despatch 10 tvs

Special C1bic Despatch TO Tvs SuS,
MANILA, Aug. 2.-Assemblyman-elect Gc-
errero, editor Of the Rerdcimiento, declares
that the Filipinos must have the right to
carry arms just as Americans have and the
right to jury trial by their peers He be-
lieves in immediate Independence
Filipinos who own property and have sub
stantial interests in the islands declare that
independence would be suicida. They
assert that the Assembly will represent prin-
cipally agitators and the agitators' hench-
men, and not the intelligent and responsible
population of the islands. The highest
native officers anticipate hat the Assembly
will lack guidance and fear IL may result in
a restriction Of the plan Of self-government
for the Flipinos.
They express shame at the election OF
Dominador Gomez. However, several
conservative Assemblymen, including the
independents, who have Progressista
tendencies. may control the situation. Some
other ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS joined the Ma
cioualistas in name only during the cam
paign because they were convinced that
the adoption of the slogan OF immediate
independence afforded them the only chance
of being elected.