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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-09
Some False Ideas

THE bloodhound has always been regarded, by
those who have not had the pleasure of close
acquaintance, beast of mystic powers, always
hunting down the doomed malefactor, and tearing
him to pieces with berserker rage when caught.
A bloodhound which did anything of the kind
wouldn't be admitted to half decent bloodhound
society. A writer in English magazine once
confessed that bold, bad men needn't be much
afraid of the dog, SO far its appetite for human
gore concerned; but added that it was a shame
the way some writers came straight out and admit
.e1 it, asking ENORMOUSLY, How are we going to
'gnten criminals if we tell them the truth about
bioodhounds?'
But pshaw! the under world gentry know all
about it. There isn't a whim or trick in the good
old dogs heart that the bad men have not learned
For instance, up in Wilkes County, North Carolina,
one of gang of convicts from the State peniten-
tiary,. at work upon the turnpike, escaped Two
hounds, Joel and Hannah, which We're kept in
nearby kennels for just this purpose, were put on
the trail. The dogs disappeared far in advance of
the posse, and were not found again till the next
day, when the officers discovered that they had
caught up with the convict, made friends with him,
and formed sort of alliance, defensive and offensive
with the fugitive. In the fight which followed Joel
was killed, while Hannah and the convict escaped.
When the runaways reached Knoxville, Tennessee
the convict sold the amiabe Hannah for fifty dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-09

THAT passage of Eliza across the ice which
has thrilled many audience at ten,
twenty and thirty cents a chair, and
once thought worthy of dignfed rendition,
owes its success to the awful question in the
mind of the observer, What will happen if they
catch herr" Everybody is familiar with the scene.
To be sure, the coored posters are even more
terrible than the behind the footlights.
There it is, in red ink, Great Double Uncle
Toms Cabin Company" and under that the fero-
cious bloodhounds, with crimson hanging tongues
and cleaning eyes coming up Just behind the
fleeing figure" Town Hall Tonight!
Well, what would have happened if the blood
hounds had caught up with Eliza: From those
who claim to know all about the bloodhound, the
answer comes quickly, Nothing" That is, they
would have been content to rub their cold noses
against her hand, walk round her in self satisfied
way and 60 TO sleep happy at her 1eet; because
Sometimes the dainty spaniel gets angry and nips
its master; even the good collie has bad tempers;
Old Nick of all domestic animals, is always the same
good natured as boy with apple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Meetinu at FairvieW,

Special attention is called to the mass meeting which is to be held at Fair view tonight by the citizens of that sub urb, concerning the matter of merging either with Ensley or Birmingham. In their plans to reach out and take in all accessible territory. The mayor and board of aldermen, together with large number of business men of this city will attend in a body, a special car having been provided for the occasion; 1t will leave the city at 50 o'clock. It is very much desired that as many citizens as can attend the meeting The Ensley Com mercial club has entered into the propo- sition with enthusiasm and they will en- deavor to put forth the many claims of the Steel City for the acquisition of the thriving suburb
 A large number of Ensley business men attended fhe meeting at Pratt City to- night relative to the discussion of the Greater Birmingham movement Ensley is very much interested in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Tennessee Club Officers.

l The following officers and directors were elected by the Tennessee club last l night
 president-Maj. Fred B. Dodge, l Vice President-rhomas H. Edwards. Vice President-Edgar Keenon. l Secretary-William c. Lller Treasurer-George Hutchinson. Directors-(Two years), Lawrence H Pennington, John H. Jones' William c. 1 Suppler.
 Drectors-(One year), Vann E. Ohl, A. c. Garter, James Dupuy.
 The following standing committees were appointed bys the board of directors:
 On Revente-Hon. D. F. Suggs, Dr. R. M Cunningham, Joseph Kerney William T. Palmer, w. H. Skinner.
 On Membership-Dr. W. H. Wynne, John Johnson, Foster Crisp, F. B. Kill gore, Henry Broda, Frank McGowan, Joe L. Cunnff
 On Entertainment-J w. Davenport, E. J. Owen, Charles l.. Mcclure, G. c. Johnson, James R. Humphreys. W. w. Little, Mims Hutchings
 House Committee-W. J. Malloy. George Neidhart, w. N. Scott L. s. Bezena, O. A. Marstelar. E. j. Best H. M Urban.
 The house committee is authorized to procure suitable quarters for the club. and report the result of their efforts to the next meeting of the club. If the committee does not succeed in this un- dertalSing 1t is probable that the organ ization will erect a club house in the near future.
 The Home Mission society of the Fair view Methodist church will serve ice cream and cake in the grove near the church tomorrow night on the occasion of the mass meeting to consider the Greater Birmingham proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Look for Contest,

Huntsville. June 13.-(Special) )-Politi- clans here believe that there will be ! contest between several prominent men of the state for the seat of the late Sem ator John T. Morgan when the legislature meets in July They claim that the plan adopted In the selection of senatorial all ternates made no provision for the pos sible death of one of Alabama's senator's during the session of the Alabama legis- lature, which is now in recess and is legally in session now Whether or not the legislature will abide by the result of the last primary election and elect Hon. John H. Bankhead to the Senate is u question that will probably cause a wran- gle. The plan was not received any too well when 1t was announced. and 1t Is claimed that some of the members of tho legislature will refuse to abide by tia recommendation of the ''gruesome pri- mary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
FARMERS ID BEGIN
 WORK ON CATTLE Systematic Effort to Destroy
 Texas Fever Tick TO DOUBLE LIGHT PLANT Alfred Mitchell, Prosperous and Highly Respected Negro Minister
 Dies at Athens-Mrs. West
 moreIand Dies.
TO DOUBLE LIGHT PLANT

Athens, June 19.-(Special.) 1.-The 18th of this month has been named by the state veterinarian for the putting up of all carue off the commons and the work of sreasing to rid them of ticks to com mence.
 The farmers who were opposed to the law at first, are now heartily in favor of it, and many of them are joining in a general petition to the legislature when it assemblies in July, to pass general stock or no fence law for this county.
 Much surplus stock Is being disposed of at good prices, and with the rid ding of the county of the Texas fever ticks, cattle will take a jump and the farmers all realize now that the law is their friend. The expected trouble to the government men has vanished.
 The city is preparing to double it's cleo tric light plant and expects then to begin operating the plant all night. It is now run until midnight, owing to the fact that the plant is not able to carry the load all night. With the addition to the power plant Athens will be able to sup ply every citizen who wishes electricity
 Quite a large party of young ladies' chaperoned by Mrs. Henry Warten, en- joyed a delightful picnlc and flower hunt at Camp Ground Springs Wednesday. A Magnificent dinner was spread along the banks of the stream.
 MT. and Mrs. Will Danforth and daugh- ter, Miss Mary, of Atlanta, Ga., are visit ing friends here.
 Alfred Mitchell one of the oldest and most highly esteemed negroes of this county, died at his home here a day or so ago. Alfred belong to the late Dr. George w. Mitchell, one of the founders and leading ministers in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and like his mas ter, Alfred went into the ministry and was for forty or more years a leader in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. colored, and he lived a consistent Chris tian life. He had the respect and friend ship of everybody in this county. He had prospered and lived upon and owned a splendid farm adjoining the city and his word was taken for just what he said.
 His funeral was attended by many white people and the children of his old mas ter, who were devoted to him, attended him in his last illness. and saw that he had every attention and was given such a burial as his standing demanded.
 Mrs. Lucille Westmoreand, wife of Dr. H. D. Westmoreland of Huntsville, died at the home of his father. Dr. Theodore Westmoreland, in this place this morning after a brief illness. She has been des- perately i'll for three weeks, but last aft erloon she showed marked improvement, but this morning the summons came in an instant and before the household could be aroused her beautiful spirit had flown. She was a Miss Fulks and was reared at Selma. She leaves two children, a lit- tie daughter three years old and a son four weeks old. She will be buried at Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Teacher Visits Pupil.

Girard, June 3.-(Special.)-There was quite an affecting reunion and inciden- tally a very remarkable occurrence at the home of Mrs. E. s. Roberts in this city, few days ago. There was knock at the door, and when Mrs. Roberts went to answer it she found herself face to face with her first school teacher, Mrs. Ann Simons. The pupil is now in the 70s, and her teacher is nearing 90 Mrs. Roberts was child only years old when Mrs. Simons, then young lady of about IS, began instructing her. The ladies have seen each other from time to time through life and recognized each other at sight when the former teacher called upon her dearly beloved pupil. Mrs. Simons is on a visit to her daughter. Mrs. H. R. Nobles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14

| company vs Greenberry Vines, appeal l from Birmingham city court affirmed. 1 John F. Leonard vs. Lurena Roebuck ct al. appeal from Jefferson chancery court; affirmed. Addie Solomon vs, American Guild, ap- 1 peal from Birmingham city court; af- ! firmed.
 Sam Lefkovits vs. First National Bank of Gadsden, appeal from Bessemer city court; reversed and demanded.
 Corona Coal and Iron company vs. Den his Swindle, appeal from Walker chancery l court appeal dismissed.
 George Miller ys. Mayor and Aledrmen of Birmingham, appeal from Jefferson i criminal court; affirined | Alabama Great Southern Railroad com pany vs. Thomas F'rankln, appeal from DeKalb circuit cont; reversed and re- manded.
 Bud Sykes vs. State of Alabama, appeal from Lawrence county court; reversed and remanded.
 Dowdell, Justice-John Snodgrass vs. W. J. Jackson, ct al., appeal from Jackson chancery court; affirmed. ]. T. Wilson ys. M. J. Bostick. appeal from Tallapoosa probate court; affirmed. BdDe BTOBueu NS. lne Sldle Ol AldDdHld appeal from C0vington circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Mattie w. Hpdnott vs. w. M. Banken- ship, appeal from voosa chancery court; affirmed Clear Creek Lumber Co vs. Robert Duncan, appeal from Elmore circuit court: reversed anu remanded.
 J. H. Phillips vs. Lula Phillips, appeal from Montgomery probate court; af- flrmed.
 M. A. Ponder vs. D. w. Morris & Bro, appeal from Birmingham city court; af- irmed.
 Sandy Battle vs the state of Alabama, appeal from Barbour circuit court; af- firmed.
 W T. Ward vs. Birmingham Water Works company, appeal from Birming- ham city court; affirmed.
 Jacob Tannenbaum vs. Gus Rehn, ap- peal from Mobile city court; affirmed.
 W. H Derrick vs. Richard Shaneyfelt, appeal from Morgan circuit court; ap- peal dismissed.
 William Powell vs. Charles schimpf, appeal from Mobile circuit court af- firmed.
 L. s. Peavy. ct al. vs. Jim Griffin, ct al., appeal from Butler circuit court; affirmed.
 Henry NJ Mahan vs. Rose Smith, ap- peal from Chiffon circuit court; affirmed.
 Simpson, Justice-Bob Andrews vs. state of Alabama, appea! from Wilcox circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Bessemer coal. iron and Land company ct all. vs. Jennie Doak, appeal from Bibb circuit court: reversed and remanded.
 Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company. ct al vs. Samuel Doak, appeal from Bbb circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 George NJ. Carter, ct al vs. Mary R. Smith. appeal from Conecuh circuit court; affirmed Montgomery Traction company vs. the state of Alabama. appeal from Montgom- cry city court; reversed and rendered. w. H Mayhal vs. II. s. Eddleman, ap- peal from Culman circuit court; af- firmed.
 Joe Beavers vs. State of Alabama. ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Supreme Court Decisions.

Montgomery. June 13.-fSpecial )-These decisions have been rendered by the su- preme court:
 Tyson, C. J.-Water Mitchell ys. State of Alabama. appeal from Covington cir cult court; affirmed.
 Mary Cogbill. as administratrix. vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany. appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed.
 Wiley T. Johnson vs. State of Alabama, appeal from Shelby circuit court; af- firmed
 Smith Brothers & Cows. J. M Miller. appeal from Marshall circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Per Curiam-John D. Mcqueen as guardian, etc., vs. Annie Grisgsby ct al. \, appeal from Greene probate court; mo- tions to strike and to dismiss oyerruled.
 M. c. Stokes vs. J. w. Dimmick, appeal from Montgomery city court motion fer mandamus, prohibition, etc, denied.
 John c. Pugh. as guardian, etc. vs. James U. Hardman ct al.. appeal from Jefferson chancery court; affirmed.
 Haralson, J.-J. D. Compton vs State of Alabama. appeal from Judgment and order of judge of city court of Montgom- cry, denying discharge on habeas corpus proceedings; affirmed.
 J. P. Reynolds ct al vs. R. E. Williams, appeal from Conecuh circuit court; af- frmed.
 Town of Elba vs. Annie E. Bullard, ap- peal from Coffee circuit court; affirmed N l.. Sellers & Co. vs. Malone Pitcher company appeal from Houston circuit court; affirmed. Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Starvinu to Death.

Montgomery. June 3.-(Special.)-Be-s cause of its stomach having been lacer- ated by lye. which 1t ate from can, the 1-year-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Avery, near Cottonwood. Is starving to death. The little fellow shows every symptom of hunger, but nothing can be put on the stomach, as the membranes are torn by the alkalie into shreds. 1t has taken nothing for a week. and is slowly starving to death. The child got into can of concentrated lye and ate It's mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
BISHOP ID ADDRESS MISSION WORKERS Birmingham District Meeting
 Begins at EnSIey MEETING AT FAIRVIEW Ensley Is Taking Lively Interest In Greater Birmingham Discussions.
 Officers Named By the
 Tennessee Club.
MEETING AT FAlRVIEW

Ensley, June 1S.-(Special) Beginning at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, the Womans Missionary society of the Bir- mingham district will hold an all-day's session at the Methodist church, corner of Avenue G and Twentieth street. A feature of the meeting will be an ad- dress by Bishop Morrison, which will be delivered at D. m, the subject of which will be ''Woman's Responsibility as a Missionary" Bishop Morrison's ability as an eloquent speaker is too well known to need comment. The ladies will spend the entire day at the church, where lunch will be served at the noon hour. An in- vitation is extended to the public in gen. eral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14

peal from Jackson circuit court; affirmed Anderson, J.-Atlanta and Birmingham | Air Line railway vs. Maud Wheeler ap' | peal from Anniston city court affirmed | Sarah E. Royal vs. Peter r. Goss ct al. | appeal from Jefferson circuit court; re- versed and remanded. Herman Eek ct al. vs Joseph B. Tate, appeal from Lauderdale chancery court; affirmed in part and reversed and rem | dered in part.
 Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway vs. John F. Proctor, appeal from Jackson chancery court: reversed and rem dered.
 Hiram Battle vs. the state of Alabama. appeal from Barbour circuit court; af- firmed.
 Ignatius Green vs. P F. Brady, appeal from Mobile circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Southern Railway company vs. Rufus P. Mcintyre, appeal from Morgan circuit court; reversed and remanded. Central of Georgia Railway company vs. Fred Barnett, appeal from Coosa circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company vs Pat II. Heald appeal from Etowah circuit court; reversed and re- manded. Dowdell, Simpson and McClel- lan J. J., dissenting.
 Denson, LA. F. Carpenter vs. J. C. Joiner, appeal from Clarke circuit court; affirmed
 T. H. Mcintyre vs. Nettle r. Halrston ct al, appeal from Dale circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Julia Greer ct al. vs. W. IT. Wynn, as administrator ct al, appeal from Talla- poosa chancery court: affirmed.
 Charley Bandgroy vs. w. M. Tanner. ap- peal from Walker county law and equity court; affirmed.
 Jordan billiard vs. state of Alabama. ap- peal from Bessemer city court; affirmed.
 City of West End ys. Jesse Eaves, ap- peal from Birmingham city court; re. versed and rendered.
 Luke Cagle vs. state of Alabama, ap- peal from DeKalb circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Ernest McEwen vs. state of Alabama. appeal from Limestone circuit court.
 c. Ed Albes vs. Keith Cimmons & Co.,. appeal from Morgan chancery court; af- firmed
 Paris Benjamin ys. Archer w. Slaughter ct al. appeal from Baldwin circuit court; affirmed.
 Central of Georgia Railway company vs. Amos Thweatt, appeal from Barbour cir cult court. reversed and remanded
 Mayor Duncan ys. St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company. appeal from Walker county law ard equity court; re- versed and remanded.
 Town of Brighton vs. Cicero Miles, ap- peal from Bessemer city court; reversed and remanded
 Mcclellan. LA. R. Hooper vs. B. F. Pierce, appeal from Marshall circuit court. reversed and remanded
 Thomas NJ Barnett Ys. the state of Ala bama, appeal fro Chiffon circuit court; affirmed
 Malache Mobley vs. the state of Ala bama. appeal from Pike law court; re- versed and remanded b. R. Dryfus ct al. vs. the city council of Montgomery. appeal from Montgomery city court: affirmed. Eugene Bowling vs. the state of Ala bama, appeal from Montgomery city court; affirmed. Clear Creek Lumber company vs. Tom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
PHOTOGRAPHER ARRESTED.
Is Charged With CriminalIy Assaulting
 Married Woman.

Huntsville, June 13.-(Special)-w. G. Clancy, a photographer in business Tn Dallas, was arrested today and lodged in jail on a charge of criminal assault on the person of Mrs. Liona Lumley, a young married woman. The woman claims that she went to the defendants gallery to have her picture taken, and that he as saulted and grossly abused her. The ar rest of Chaney caused sensation in Dal- las, as he is held in high esteem by the people of the village. In the law and equity court he waived examination and was admitted to 5000 bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Closing Exercises.

Huntsville. June (Special.)-The final closing exercises of the Conder Training school were held last night, the oc- casion being the third debate between the Hamiltonian and Joe Wheeler Literary societies, in which two speakers repre- sentng each society debated the question of compulsory education The decision was in favor of the Hamiltonian repre- sentatiyes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Trial Next Week.

Cottonwood, June 3.-(Special)- trial of William Christmas for the mur- der of his father, mother and little brother q year ago bes been set for next week at Marianna( Fla. The accused has been out on bond. There are some who believe that the deed was done by ne- gro and that Christmas had nothing .o do with it. Christmas has been at the old place where the murders occurred since he was let out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Mrs. Coan Dies.

Phenix City. June 13--(Special.) )-Mrs. John w. Coan, aged 30 years. died yes- terday at her residence in this city. She is survived by her husband and two lit- tie girls. The funeral took place today and she was laid to rest in Pine Grove cemetery. She was a daughter-in-law of Mayor J. B. Coan.
 Mrs Martha J. Harelson, aged 5S years, an estmable lady of this city, is dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Woman Is Out.

Elba. June 3.-(Special.)-Mrs Mary E. Roberts has been replaced in the post office .here. the place having been given to w. s. Mullins, who has made bond and will soon be in charge. Mullins Is a re-. publican aD~ was raised in Dale county. Mrs. Roberts and her daughter, Miss Alice Roberts, have made many friends in the conduct Of the office and the citizens hate to have them displaced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Negroes Get Into Schools.

Mobile, June 13.-(Special. )-Because children with negro blood got into the white schools in one or two instances in this county, as a result of their being very white, bill will be pushed by the Mobile delegation in the legislature 10 make such a thing an offense with heavy punishment for any parent or guardian who allows such children to attend the white schools. The fine for such offense ia S100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14

Gossam appeal from EImore circuit court reversed and remanded.
 Southern Railway company vs. John Funke. appeal from Colbert circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Elijah Sheffield ct al ys R. B. Frank lin appeal from St. Clair circuit court affirmed
 Fred Falkner vs. the state of Alabama. appeal from Montgomery city court; af- nrmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Old Veterans Meet.

Samson, June 1s.-(Special.)- vet erans of the Confederate army in this section, after a meeting here which was attended by 5000, organized the Joseph F. Johnston camp, and have applied for charter. It is noted that the camp is named for former Governor Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
WilIiams-PhilIips.

Miss Alberta Williams and MT Urban Philips were married at the residence of tho Rev. J. H. Longcrier, at o'clock last evening. Only a few friends were present. After the ceremony the couple were served Q dinner at the home of the bride on Avenue H. MT. and Mrs. Phillips are well known and popular young people of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Rural Free Carriers.

Washington, June 13.-tSpecial. )-RuraI free delivery carriers appointed Anda- lusia, route 6, John F. Hicks carrier, J. A. Taylor substitute; Milstead, route 1, Frank H. Carr carrier, William H. Bras well substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Hicks Capudine Cures

It is not narcotic or dope but removes the cause. Get bottle and try it for headaches, sour stomach, indigestion pains or colds. It's liquid affects inn mediately-pleasant to take. Sold at all drug stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Negroes Captured.

Three negroes, charged with having robbed the store of William Scharfenberg in New Decatur Monday night, are now in jail here, awaiting trial.
 Bloodhounds. belonging to Luke Couch of New Decatur, were taken to the scene of the robbery and after following the trail for about three miles into the coun- try treed these negroes up a sapling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14

Quite large party of young ladies' chaperoned by Mrs Henry Warten. en- joyed delightful picnlc and flower hunt at Camp Ground Springs Wednesday. A Magnificent dinner was spread along the banks of the stream.