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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Roberts Wins Second.

By hugging the inside rail, at the risk of accident at every turn, Roberts man aged to defeat Charles Fitzpatrick at the Hippodrome last night In race that was even more exciting than the opening event. Getting defeated by taking a wide curve Wednesday night taught Roberts a lesson, and last night he stayed against the inside rail and never relinguished that position, which resulted in his winning
 A large crowd saw the race and it was as excited crowd as Birmingham often has. The race was close and the two racers were only a few feet apart at the end
 Fitzpatrick and Roberts have each won race, and the rubber will be raced to- night, Roberts. the fastest skater in town on skates, and Fitzpatrick on a bicycle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Senator Bob Taylor Coming.

Much interest is centered in the lecture which Governor Bob Taylor, as he is known all o~1r the country will deliver at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday night, April l6. Temptation" is the title Of the famous humorists latest creation and it is said 10 be the funniest lecture ever written by the Tennesseean. The advance sale of seats opens at the lief ferson box office at 2 o'clock tomorrow and from inquiries made at the box of flee a long line will be in waiting. The prices will range from 50c to $l
 In a letter just received in Birmingham from De Long Rice, general manager of Governor Taylors tour, Mir Rice says his star was never in better health and spirits and that he is looking forward to his Birmingham engagement with great deal of pleasure. Governor Taylor has not 1ectured here in several years and he numbers some of Birmingham lead ing citizens as his close personal friends. Those who have been swayed in the past by his eloquence will be on hand early, while others will hear him for the first time and be moved by his ord-painting and tender voice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Better Fire pepartnent.

The fire department has received the bill for 1000 feet of new additional hose and a new hose wagon. Twenty-Five alarms have ben responded to by the de- partment during the past twelve months, with a loss of $20,000 The fire depart ment is economically conducted, the cost ol maintenance being not over $500. A little more than six years since, during the year 1a0o-1901. the city spent the small sum Of SPA per year on the fire depart ment, when Mayor Vandiver, during the first year of his administration, spent $500 in making a decent fire department. the knockers howled that he'd bankrupt the city The present value of the house. horses and equipment of the fire depart ment is ssO0O and it Is the best second class fire department in several states, having won the chief prizes at nearly every tri-state meet for the past three years. The boys of the department are quite distressed over the illness of one of thir per fire horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Albert Barclay Dies.

Hartselle. April 11.-(Special,) )-Albert Barclay, oldest son of Henry c. Barclay. died at the home of his father near here last night of heart failure. He had done a hard days work on the farm yesterday and ate supper. and retired in his usual good health. and spoke of feeling better than he had for a long time. Some time in the night he woke his wife and coni- plained of his heart hurting him, some liniment was applied to his breast and he went back to bed. and in short time was disnnvArsd in q dying condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Fear of Contagion.

State Health Officer w. H. Sanders IS interested in a few cases of smallpox that have been reported in Coosa and Chiffon counties. This afternoon he re- ceived from Verbena a telephone message to the effect that one person was at this time in a state of expoliation, had been instrumental in causing the spread Of the disease throughout the counties while laboring under the impression that he was not affected with any contagion
 Dr. Sanders has written to the health officers in the two counties and to tho probate judge asking ttat they make an investigation of the matter and report the results ito him at the earliest possible moment Carelesshess on the part of the affected person who upon his own report denied having the disease, is the charge that was preferred to the health depart ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
At Southside Rink,

Last night marked the fourth and most successful night of the all-week mask carnival being held at the Southside rink. The largest crowd of spectators and skat- CTS of the week. in fact, of the season. was present. New costumes. more beau tiful and more comical. were in evidence than at any prevous session The sight tonight will be one of splendor and great pleasure to all who attend. Prizes will be awarded to all couples tonight, and the judges have had so many different skaters to choose from that they find great difficulty In making their decisions All single prizes will be awarded tomor- row night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Nearo Shoots Another.

Moss Harrison, a Montgomery negro, last night shot and fatally wounded Rich ard Gilehrist. also negro, of this city, because of alleged wrong attempted by Gilchrst on the wife of his assailant. Immediately after the shooting Harrison surrendered himself to Officers Murreil and Russell, who were hastening to the scene of disorder, while his victim was taken to St. Margaret's hospital, where he died this morning.
 The trouble between the two negroes had been brewing for some time Not long ago Harrison's wife shot with intent to kill Gilchrist, for which she was tried for assault with intent to murder, Gill christs offense for assault and battery being paid off the docket Gilchrists per sistency in intruding himself upon Harri- sons household is the cause alleged by the defendant for his action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12

fled as by fire. She was supreme in emo tlonal scenes delightful in her comedy and in her quieter moments appealing The part of "Du Barry" could hardly be more exacting in its requirements. The repu- tation of Mrs. Carter was more firmly established by it than any other she has ever played.
 The company appearing in Mrs. Carter s support was, of course, competent and well chosen. Each member acquitted him self or herself in a manner that left noth- ing to be desired. Richard Thornton as the king of France gave virile and con- vlncing portrayal, and Jack Standing as "Cosse," while a trife hoarse, was fully equal to the part.
 The play was staged in an accurate and sumptuous manner that made an admir- able background for the tempestuous ca reer of "Du Barry" Mrs. Carter's re- ception was most cordial and her visit to Birmingham will prove memorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12

shortly after o'clock and 1t was an nounced that the jury was about to en- ter, excitement in the criminal courts building was at high pitch. All the mem bers fthe Thaw family quickly took up bers of the Thaw family quickly took up eral of them were excitedly talking to- gether.
 Thaw Comes Smiling. When Harry Thaw was called to the bar he entered carrying a huge bundle under his left arm. It was wrapped In Manila paper and well tied. It was said to contain many of Thaw's effects brought from his cell in the ton1bs The prisoner was confident and smiling and stopped to chat a moment with his mother before going to his seat at the counsel table
 .'The jury, as I understand it," said Justice Fitzgerald when he ascended the bench, desires to have read again that portion of the courts charge relating to the testimony of Drs. Evans and Wag- ner.
 "rhe stenographer will comply with the request"
 The jury during the morning had re- quested to hear again this same feature of Justice Fitsgerald's charge and the testimony of Drs. Evans and Wagner seemed to be playing an important part in their deliberations. Justice Fitzgerald's charge relating to the propositions called attention to the fact that they had had the opportunity of personally examining the defendant. He said that the conversations they had with Thaw were competent evidence as affecting his sanity or insanity at the time of the examination and he quoted this decision from the court of appeals: Competent Testimony. F "Ail that this defendant said and did during the several examinations by the experts was competent as bearing upon his mental condition at the time he was examined The examination of the ex- perts was directed to his mental condi- tion at the time they saw him and from the conclusion they then reached and these and other facts proved they would be competent to testify in the trial on his sanity or insanity at the time of the homicide. The jury are cited to the facts upon which experts based their opinion. It is not only competent but it is necessary that they should be laid before the jury
 When the stenographer had concluded reading this, Foreman Smith said:
 Now, your honor, there are two other points in your charge we would like to have explained to us.'
 The foreman was interrupted by Jus tice Fitzgerald, who said
 "I cannot discuss the matter With you. I have had portions of the charge read to yod and this Is all can do. You must be careful about that. Mir. Foreman Formulate your request in writing and I will pass upon it.
 Reads Part of Charge.
 Foreman Smith wrote a note and passed it up tc Justice Fitzgerald, who then di- rected that that portion of his charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
,nvsetioation Continues :

The fertilizer and cotton seed oil mill investigation committee met tonight With all members present and decided to sl. in Montgomery, May 6, for the purpose of carving on the investigation of the al legged fertilizer trust. The attorney gen eral and the state chemist will sit with the committee to render advice
 The allegation is that the fertilizer manufacturers get together to fix the price in the state for products. Farmers and merchants are invited to render ln- formation helpful to the committee in It's work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
VIGOROUS WAR ON
 |DLERS OF CITY TaIIadega's Police Force is After
 Migrants NEGRO TEACHERS CONVENE Fire Department Is Receiving Add- tions to Equipment Which Will Improve Service-TeIephone
 Company May Be Sued.
NEGRO TEACHERS CONVENE

Talladega, April il. = (Special)-F some days past the police have been making vigorous war on the idlers and vagrants, especially those persons who hang about poolrooms. Talladega has a peculiar vagrant law of it's own, more drastic and narrower than the state law. Under the charge of '1oitering is the offense denounced by the ordinance almost any one who enacts the role of a '1oafer" for an hour or two can be convicted. Among the defenses put up this morning several defendants proved that they had worked three or four days during the week and were gentlemen of leisure" the remaining days. This proved ineffective before Mayor Vandiver Two defendants endeavored to defeat convic- tion on proof that they claimed to be sick, and had come uptown after medicine, but his honor ruled that poolroom wasn't the place to purchase medicine and as- sessed a fine, notwithstanding the illness alleged by the two burly, husky defen- dants. Everywhere there Is steady, persistent demand for labor, and men cannot be found to work, even at the rate of s1.75 per day, which is the price of fered in the city by several contractors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
May Institute Suit.

Mir. Tolley Peppers of Millersville. Clay county, whose mule became frightened at drum being used by the telephone peo- pie for stringng their wires, some days since, and ran away with MT. Peppers, has since died from the injuries re- ceived His leg was broken at the time and amputation became necessary, in the hope to save him from lockjaw, but all to TO avail. It is more than likely that the siatives will bring suit for dam ages against the Bell Telephone com pany for the injury and death of MT. Peppers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
"rhe Ginaerbread Man."

The great whistling show, the fanciful fairyesque, "The Gingerbread Man." will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow afternoon and night. The popularity of musical play now a-days is mostly determined by the number of songs and musical numbers the audience ''catches on to-" The New York first night of production of this class, finds the manager mingling with the departing audience listening as to which songs are popular and how many of them are being whistled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Neuro Teachers Meet.

The twenty-sixth anual session of the Alabama State Teachers association (colored) assembled in the chapel of Tailadega last evening at o'clock Prob ably 200 delegates were present. The exercises began with a scripture reading, followed by prayer from Rev. $. E. Brownlee of Talladega Welcome ad- dresses were made on behalf of the city by Mayor Wellington yandiver; on be- half of the colored citizens by W. B. Driver, and on behalf of the college by President B. M. Nyce. After an anthem by the Coleridge-Taylor Musical society. responses were made by J. R. Wingfield of Georgiana, w. C. Davis of Birming- ham and D. w. Parker of Bessemer. The annual address of W. A. Caldwell, president of the teachers association, closed the evenings exercises. The con vention will continue in session today and tomorrow. Included in the events of the convention is a match game of baseball, a banquet and reception by Talaldega col lege and the local Negro Business league and an intercollegiate debate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
At the Bijou.

The Bijou theatre is doing a lively business this week with Lottie Williams in My Tom Boy Girl" as the attraction Miss Williams has a strong following in Birmingham and Is deservedly popular She Is one of the most talented come diennes known to Birmingham theatre goers. She has good vehicle this year in My Tom Boy Girl' and is supported by company that is considerably above the average. The musical comedy features also deserve praise. The usual perform ance will be given tonight.
 Next week Around the Clock" an Eng fish musical comedy success, will hold the boards at the Bijou. The piece comes here highly recommended and is said to be presented by large company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
New Clerk Appointed.

City Engineer A. R. Gilchrist has an nounced the appointment of Gaston Troy, a former Montgomery boy, to succeed to the position made vacant by Charles P. Anderson, formerly clerk in the office. MT. Troy was formerly connected in the engineering department as paving in spector. and Is thoroughly familiar with the duties to which he will fall heir.
 The new clerk comes from New York to fill the position, after an absence of several months from this city. He is a son of Col. Alexander Troy of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Cases Postponed.

Motormen George Wallace and Patrick Connors and Conductors R. D. Barry and w. r. Clements, of the traction com pany, who were involved in the killing of Dan Saffold, negro of this city, on Tuesday, yesterday had their cases post poned in the recorders court until the 17tn. All men are to be tried for man. slaughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
At the Gavety,

The boys who are competing for the honor of being the best pie eater in the city and also for prize offered by the management will have their hands tied behind them and the pies will be placed on plate on table in front of them The youngsters then commence the race and the winner gets title and prize.
 There are several other amateur acts booked for tonight at the Gayety Miss Margaret Virginia of Pratt City will offer an actNfor the approval of the audience, and Robert Luster and Gus Henderson will wrestle for purse.
 This is all in addition to the regular performance of the Rose Hill Folly com pany, which is making a hit this week at the Gayety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY Resumes Sleeping Car Line Between
 Birmingham and Savannah.

Effective April 1, twelve section draw ing room, buffet sleeping car will be operated daily between Birmingham and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
NO VERDICT BY THAN JURY AFTER THIRTY HOURS AND
 ASSISTANCE OF THE COURT
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>-->~~--~~--~--->----- make a passage for 44er. Hundreds of people, many of them women, fought to get close to her. Scores rushed into the court house, surrounded the elevators and rushed up the stairs in an effort to see har
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Thaw Writes on Paper.

While he was in the court room Thaw handed a slip of paper to the reporters table. Yesterday one of the local papers published letter alleged to have been written by Stanford White to May Me Kenzie. Thaw's note, which was on the subject, read
 T wish they had sxty-four rare orig nal letters of the deceased
 Lastly the jury asked to have read to it the testimony of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw so far as 1t related to the shooting, the testimony of Thomas McCaleb as to where the party was sitting on the roof garden, and the testimony of Dr. Allen McLane Hamilton as far as it was al lowed before the jury. Dr. Hamilton was allowed. during the trial to testify that he had made four visits to Thaw follow ing the tragedy and had formed an opin- ion as to the defendants then mental condition. What this opinion was he was not permitted to state.
 Foreman Smith also asked to have read that portion of Justice Fitzgeralds charge relating to the testimony of Drs. Evans and Wagner. In referring to the testi- mony of these two experts Justice Fitz- gerald said that they had made per sonal examination of the defendant and that whatever the defendant said to the experts was considered by them in reach ing an opinion was competent evidence for the jury to consider.
 Jury Retires Again. The jury retired again to resume its deliberations at 1:30 p. m., after having listened to the reading of testimony for two and a half hours.
 Justice Fitzgerald went out to luncheon shortly after the jury had retired, an- nouncing that be would not be back un- til 2:15 or 2:3O o'clock.
 When the court room doors were open ed for the second time during the day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12
Reads Part of Charge.

it up tc Justice Fitzgerald, who then di- rected that that portion of his charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12

shortly after 3 o'clock and it was an nounced that the jury was about to en- ter excitement in the criminal courts building was at high pitch. All the mem bers O fthe Thaw family quickly took up bers of the Thaw family quickly took up eral of them were excitedly talking to- gether.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-23
CAR SHORTAGE
TIES UP FLOUR
ALI Minneapolis Mills Are
Filled to the Very
Roofs

CHICAGO, Ill, Feb. 23.-"Every inch
of room in the Minneapolis mills is
filled with flour which cannot be NOV
ed on account of the car situation"
said L. L. Winters of Minneapolis,
Mimi, who was on the board of trade.
1.-THE car situation out of Mime
apolis is about as tight as 1t could
possibly be, while it is relieved some
what coming in.
1.-The arrivals of cash wheat have
demoralized the cash market, as the
mills will not buy wheat in cars which
they cannot utilize for the shipping
out of -four. The key to the flour sit
uation in the Northwest is the car
supply.
"There is every indication that all
the good wheat in that section will
be wanted. About all the good wheat
in sight is in North Dakota, and the
indications are that it will necessarily
come in gradually"
Nebraska Wheat Goes Begging.
John H. wrenn & Co. received the
following from Minneapolis:
There is lot of Nebraska wheat on
track here. Some of it has been here
three days. No demand for It. Ship
ped here on consignment"
Watson & Co. of Minneapolis wired:
"Our receipts not even started to
come yet. There is only one road
hauling in wheat now. while we have
four or five roads"
A cable from Argentine says. the
market is firm with a good demand.
Arrivals from the interior are large,
with the quality satisfactory.
The corn market is very strong with
a good demand. Partial, rains have
fallen, which have. however, been OF
very little benefit to the corn crop.
Wheat in Middle West.
The Modern Miller says:
most reports from the winter wheat
states Of the central west and the
southwest indicate that the condition
OF. the crop generally is satisfactory.
TN the northern section some winter
killing Is reported. and complaints o.
injury by freezing and thawing in tht
more southern sections, are beginning
to come in.
"The damage where there is any
is confined to the soft winter wheat
states, no complaints being heard from
Kansas or Nebraska"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-23
Nstie. for publication.

Department Of the Interior. Land
Once at Lewiston. Idaho. February
~. 1907.
Notice In hereby given that the fol-
iowing-named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make nnal proof
In support Of his claim, and that said
proof viii be made before register and
receiver. United States Land once At
Lewiston. idaho. on March 20. 1907.
viz: Martenie Bish. n. z. No. sSTo. for
the N Ia NV Ia Sec. "a: p 1-s NE
Ia Sec. Is. T. IS N. R. 5 W. B. n.
he names the following Witnesses
70 prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
James Scott oster. Of woodside. Ida
no; Hermann A. 0aertner. Of Forest
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-23
W. O. w. Notice.

All Neighbors of Poplar Camp No.
2o5 are requested to meet at w. o. w.
hall Sunday. February "a. at 1850
o'clock sharp, to attend the funeral OF
our deceased Neighbor. Mr.. Earl
Mounce. The Neighbors are kindly
requested TO bring all the flowers
available as the supply is very short
Services win be held at Presbyterian
church L. P. Cook, C. C.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-23
TINE WEHTHER

Forecast made at Portland Ore, for
Lewiston and vicinity for tonight and
tomorrow:
Fair tonight and Sunday.
Following data recorded at local
United States weather bureau office:
Maximum temperature, So; minimum
temperature, 80; mean temperature
40; precipitation, DIG.
L. M. DEFY, Jr., oficial in Charge
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-23
Uniform Rank, w. o. w. Notice.

All members OF w. o. w. Uniform
Rank will meet at W. o. w. hall, Sum
day. Feb. "a, 1907, az 1880 o'clock.
to attend the funeral of our deceased
Neighbor. Mr.. Earl Mounce, l. p.
Cook, C. C.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-23
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