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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
CONSOLIDATION PLAN UNDER DISCUSSION Representatives from EnsIey
 and WyIam Confer M'MURRAY VISITS ENSLEY Secretary of Church Extension Board Will Recommend a Loan of S1o,ooo
 To EnsIey church-Per-
 sonal and General.
M'MURRAY VISITS ENSLEY

Ensley, April 9.-(Special. 1.-The commit- tee on consolidation of Ensley and Wylam appointed by the Ensley Commercial club met Mayor Nolan and other prominent cit lzens of Vivian this afternoon in Mayor Nolan's office for the purpose of dis cussing the proposed consolidation. The committee present consisted of W. w. Shortridge, chairman; R. E. Chadwick and Prof Thomas R. Walker They were accompanied by Mayor Sugg, Alderman Mcdowell and R. D. Meade, president of the Ensley Commercial club. A number of the leading citizens of Wylam took part in the conference which was of a un- official character. Among those present from Wylam were Joe Martin, w. E. Spencer, Adam Powe, J. w. Stacey, City Clerk Dr. Revere and Mayor Nolan.
 The discussion was general and of an informal character, and it was decided to have Mayor Nolan call a special meeting of the City Council of Wylam for the purpose of authorizing the Mayor to ap- point committee consisting of two mem- bers to act with a similar committee to be appointed by the Mayor of Ensley These two committees acting in conjunc- ton with the two Mayors will form a commission to formulate plans and agree upon the terms of consolida tion. The plan agreed upon will be in conformity with what is known as the Smyer law. Under this plan the agreement of the commits sion will first be submitted to the City Council of Wylam for their approval. If they should approve 1t they will call an election of the voters of Wylam to ratify or reject the measure by a majority vote. If the measure is thus ratified it will then be submitted to the City Council of Ensley for their approval.
 There is one section of this law to which particular attention is called. The agree ment of this joint committee when rati- fled will constitute a contract, which will bind Ensley to carry out it's provisions, and on the failure to do this any taxpayer may institute legal proceedings to compel a performance
 Among other demands Wylam will make through it's committee is sanitary sew craze system, a fire station and free public school similar to Ensley's. The interests of the two cities are identical, and if consolidation is effected it will give Ensley a population of 20,000 people, and will benefit Wylam by lowering the rate of fire insurance perhaps 30 10 40 per cent, and materially enhance real estate values, in addition to the other benefits enumerated above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
FEATURE OF BALL.
Southern Cross Drill Corps Is Planning
 Novel Entertainment.

The greatest feature of the grand spon-
 sors' ball to be given during the reunion
 of the veterans in June will be the work
 of the Southern Cross Drill corps Ac-
 cording to a letter received by the execu-
 tive committee yesterday from J. L. Shin-
 ault the three teams are drilling for the dance, and will appear, the men in uni forms and the ladies in the colors of the Confectionery, to contest for a prize. The drill was devised by Lieutenant Dugan of South Carolina while prisoner of war at Johnson's Island It furnished great sport and pastime for his fellow prisoners. It was first inaugurated at
 Memphis. and the three teams are at
 present located at Memphis, Portsmouth and Oxford.
 The dance will be led by Gen. George w. Gordon, leading commander of the
 Tennessee division, former member Of Congress. It is composed of many intri-
 cate and beautiful figures, and will be A most attractive feature of the ball. The executive committee yesterday gave the Sons of Veterans instructions to take care of the grand ball. It will be given under the auspices of the Sons in honor of the veterans and the sponsors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
MARION DEFEATS
 THE MISSISSIPPIANS

Marion, April 9.-(Special) )-Marion de- feated Mississippi Agriculture and Me chanical college today in the rst game of the series. The game was Ut times very interesting especially in tile eighth inning, when Agricultural and Mechan- ical college tied the score on account of dumb fielding by Marion In the ninth Word got a safe hit with a man on third winning his own game.
 Word was in fine form and pitched an excellent game for Marion. The A. and M. boys claim to be crippled as to their pitching staff. Otherwise they have a fast team and the game tomorrow will be exciting, as their best pitcher will be in the box Feiser for Marion is expected to do his usual excellent work in the box There were no brilliant plays dur ing the entire game.
 The score: MI .h :. A and M.......... .............. 2
 Batteries: Word and Miller; Morton and Mcclellan.
 Ali Durham. N. C.-Dartmouth, 5; Trinity, l.
 At Lexington-villa Nova college, A.; Washington and Lee, 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
pispensary Trouble Bobs Up.

Asheville, N. C., April s.-The South Carolina dispensary commission is practically given five days by the United States circuit court in which to decide whethe CT or not it will com ply with the conditions prescribed by the court in the consolidated case or the Fleischman & Wilson Co. against 1t and so secure supersedeas which will stay all proceedings pending the appeal of the commission to the court of appeals. or surrender the $S00,000 in it's custody to the receivers named by it. This is the effect of the order made today by Judge Pritchard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
BIRMINGHAM BOILER WORKS
'n, flor bringing in the name of the

con, flor bringing in the name of the President
 Senator Gore quickly responded that he did not think the President should write letter which he was unable to have read.
 MT. Gore said in regard to the Roose- velt-Harriman correspondence, that he was responsible for the reading of the letter to the Senate.
 T would rather be responsible for the reading of that letter." he said, than for writing it. If that were a proper let ter for the President of the United States to write to an undesirable citizen there should be no impropriety in my offefing it to the Senate. If that is an improper letter, I am sorry the President wrote it. That Is my apology
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Bound Over To Grand Jury.

Ella Battles, a negro woman, charged with operating a blind tiger was bound over to await the action of the grand Jury this morning by Judge J. M. Don- aldson. The arrest was made by Dep uty w. w. Hare last week. The woman employed counsel and put up stubborn defense. A large number of witnesses were examined and a quantity of whisky found on her premises was produced in court. After hearing the evidence Judge Donaldson decided it was sufficient to bind her over and set the bond at $250. The woman made bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
LIABlLITYBILL PALLES SENATE
 AND IS NOW LAW
,tooNT1NuED FROM PAGE l.,

OED H'ltOM FAGE 1sD ~-~------~---~-~---~-~-~-
 entirely new field of commerce on ship
 board, as might be contemplated by the
 Senate bill.
 A motion by Senator Deliver to amend
 the House bill by inserting the words,
 'all questions of fact relating to negli-
 gence shall be for the jury to determine, .
 was defeated
 Senator Bacon of Georgia declared that
 great railway corporations exercise an
 important influence upon the political for
 tunes of the country. In New York, he
 said $500, 600 had been raised on one occa-
 sion on the suggestion of a high official
 and used to influence the election. His
 reference was readily recognized by sem
 ators as being aimed at the President
 and his letter to MT. Hartman. He said
 he would not call any names in connec-
 tion with that statement. No Names Called. Senator Foraker asked whether the Georgia senator would not call the names
 of the Thigh official' referred to, but MT. Bacon said he did not wish to do that.
 .T think it is only fair to the high officiar," said MT. Foraker, Ito state that he contradicted that story and ap- piled an ugly word to the man who set that story afloat'
 MT. Bacon, evidently referring to what has been called the "Ananias club,' said the man who raised the campaign fund was a member of that club. adding "the membership of which is making 1t the most respectable club in the United States" Senator Gore of Oklahoma said he wished to read letter throwing light upon the subject under consideration. The paper proved to be a copy of let ter dated October IA, 1904. recently pub xUl1 a L. man." and was signed Theodore Roose- velt'
 Bacon Not Responsible. MT. Ga1linger addressing MT. Bacon, asked if he thought it was right to intro duce the name of the President in this debate.
 T am not responsible" said MT. Ba-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
OPEN SHOP POLICY FOR LAKE STEAMERS

Cleveland, April s.-The 'open shop" policy will be adhered to by vessel owners in the operation of boats upon the Great Lakes this season A stand of this character in dealing with organized l3- bor was unanimously agreed to at the annual meeting of the Lake Carriers as- sociation here today. The rule will be put into operation at once and will af- feet upward of 40,000 men. Whether the plan adopted by the boat owners will be opposed by the various unions is un- known. None of their representatives was present at the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
BASEBALL GANn
 WILL BE LIVELY

This morning at 10 o'clocl, the athletic grounds on the Powderly car line will he the scene of a struggle in which old and experienced league players repre- senting the Gayety theatre will be pitted against The Age-Herald's younger blood which is rapidly crowding them off the fields.
 Both teams have a strong lineup and a very interesting game is anticipated by both managers.
 The veteran first baseman, Kid Yost. will play the initial bag for The Gayety boys, and will endeavor to show the boys a few points about the game which they will have to learn sooner or later,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
SOLDIER BURNS IS
 KNOCKED OUT

Baltimore, April 9.-Johnny Summers or England tonight knocked out Soldier Burns of this city in the thirteenth round ofi what was scheduled as 15-round aght before the Eureka Athletic club. Summers outfought Burns throughout
 the last named doing little fighting, but covering and holding constantly. He was unable to protect himself, however. and one of the results was a displaced I'D. Burns would apparently have been glad +o stop much earlier in the fight. Referee Jack McGuigan of Philadelphia worked hard and constantly at breaking clinches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Kills Bride and Himself.

New York, April 9.-Without warning and apparent motive, Albert Heizer, a baker, suddenly drew a revolver at the dinner table tonight fired two shots at his young bride and then killed himself by sending bullet through his brain at their home on Lexington avenue. Mrs. Heizer, who was twice wounded in the body, is not expected to recover. She told the police that her husband had been jealous of her, but could not say why he had attempted to take her life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
WALTER CLAYTON LOCATED.
Neuro Who Escaped Mob May Ye
 Suffer For Crime.

Mobile April 9.-A long distancce teie- phone message to the Register from Bay Minette tonight says that Walter Clay ton, the negro convict who criminally as saulted Mrs. Joseph White, white wo- man last Saturday, and who escaped from the mob of lynchers on Sunday morning, has been located in this city.
 A committee of citizens from Bay Minette will arrive here at noon tomorrow to take the prisoner back to the scene of his crime.
 A great deal of secrecy Is being main- tained by all officers concerning the whereabouts of Clayton in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Columbus Is Coming.

Columbus, Miss, April 9.-(Special)- Monroe's winning streak stopped. They could do nothing with Damaree. Columbus got him from Montgomery just before the season opened. He came highly recom- mended and more than sustained his good reputation.
 Errors gave each score in the first. Both teams then settled down and nothing was done until the eighth when three hits and a run-in on a long fly to cen ter gave the locals two more. Nothing else happened.
 Manager Tofts drive to center, which looked good for three sacks availed noth- iny. He fell down between first and sec ond The Canadian stiffness still fingers ", h him. Score R.H.E E.. Co ,Imbus .......... ... 100 600 02'-3 g 2 M, roe - 100 900 O00-1 3
 ] atteries: Damaree and Toft; Whelan anl Fisher. Umpire: LaRoque.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Sea GulIs Are Beaten.

Savannah, Ga, April 9.-Savannah de- feated Charleston today in the opening game of the season. Score: R. II. E. Savannah ... :. .0o0 012 O0*-3 5 Charleston 600 0O2 0O0-2 ?
 Batteries: Keibert and Khalkoff; O'Con- nor and Reisinger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Burns Feathers His Nest.

London, April 9.-"Tommy'' Burns, the American heavyweight pugilist who m the last four months has knocked out Gunner Jim Moir and Jem Roche, has signed articles for ten-round contest to be held in Paris April IS with "Jewey" Smith, South African boxer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10

For all information regard f~ f'~ cheaper rates to eastern points, and two-cent inter- changeable mileage books call at Southern Railway City Ticket Office, Morris Hotel Building, or phone Bell 3067; Peoples 617
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
MiIes pefeats Whitney.

New York, April 9.-Eustace Miles. for mer British champion, today defeated Payne Whitney in the final round of the national court tennis championship. The score was 6-3 60, 6-1. Miles will play Jay Gould for the championship next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Notice to the Public

This is' to give notice that from this date I will not be responsible for any accounts made by anyone in my name.
 CHARLES T. IVEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
ALABAMA BEATEN
 BY GEORGIA TEAM
University of Georgia Shows
 UpsStrong In Game
FINAL RALLY UNAVAILlNG
Georgia Had the Alabama Boys Shut Out to the 9th Inning, When Home Run By Paul Jones
 Helps Some.

Tuscaloosa, April s.-(special.)- a game replete with. errors and crude play ing generally by the locals, Alabama this afternoon went down in defeat before the Red and Black of Georgia, the final score being to 1.
 Until the ninth inning the defeat looked like an ignominious one. Up to this june ture Captain Noojin's men had been eom- pletely goose-egged and seemed absolute ly unable to find the way to the first sta tion. In the final round of the ninth, though, Pope walked. Noojin dittoed and Paul Jones put the ball over the fence. Another run resulted a moment later when Harmon hit safely and tallied on an infeld hit by Pitcher Smith.
 Georgia on the other hand, began bus mess on the jump. In the first Martin walked, was sacrificed to second and scored on Hodgsons hit through Pratt. In the third, Harmon hit, Martin walked and both tallied on Hodgson's second hit through the so-called impregnable' Ala baina infield. Again in the fourth the visitors counted twice, Martin this time bringing in the runners with his willow work.
 A series of errors in the seventh and Hodgsons three-bagger netted the vis- itors three more and they added another in the ninth for good measure.
 The Athens aggregation put up an ex- tionally fast article of ball. They played an errorless game and Second Baseman Derrick and Right Fielder Barnett pulled down several hits that bore the binglet label Harmon, who did the twirling, all lowed only two scratch hits until the ninth, but was rather generous with his presents. Reidy did some excellent work in the field for Alabama. Both teams were credited with a couple of double plays.
 Score by innings: R.H. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Macon Wins a Game.

Macon, Ga, April 9-The locals took their first home game of the season from Augusta today. Score R. H. E. Macon . .34O 600 00s-7 31 o Augusta =. GOO 23O O01-6 8
 Batteries: Stowers, Malarkey and Shea; Richardson, Dexter, Schmic'l and Carson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

In Tuesdays game with the Cubs But Ter pulled off several dumb plays. In most every game he has played this sea- son he has shown that he does net pos sess the right kind of noodle to play the keystone sack. A man for this position should be a quick thinker and able to put fast plans into execution. Butler Is a fast man, but seems to be affected with stage fright at critical stages of the game. Manager Bernhard should give Morse Q tryout for second base, as he has shown that he can do the work in a more sat- isfactory manner. "Whitey is d better hitter than Butler and is more efficient in taking care of ground balls.-Nashville American.
 Hess will certainly have to do a whole lot better work and display more ability than he did in yesterdays affair to make good on the local twirling staff He neither had speed nor much of anything in the way of a curve and the Cubs had no trouble in landing on his ball at Will. It may be that Hess was not Tn form yesterday, but he will have to show i'm provement if he hopes to stick-Nasn- vile Banner.
 The reported jumping of Catcher Philbn was said to be the cause of Man ager Smith and W. R. Joiner Of the AL Ianta club making overtures for Hurl- burts services. No cause is given Tor the departure of Hurlburt from here, ex- cept a reported dissatisfied state of mlno on the part of the big catcher caused py being forced at various times last year to occupy upper berths when traveling'- Exchange.
 Hurlburt is evidently a fine running mate for Rip Ragan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Important Notice To All Boys Who
 Have Birthdays.

 of lose his gift from Blah
  ohes to g a As
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Tie Game at Columbia.

Columbia, S. C., April e.-Columbi' and Jacksonville played a tie today. the game being called in Columbias half of the eighth with one man out. Score:
 H. E. Columbia .. GOO 21O 02-t 9 , Jacksonville .. :. ..... .101 0O2 10- 5 3 Batteries: Volz and Harnish; Clancy, Lee and Roth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Nashville Trims Brooklyn.

Nashville. April 9.-(Special.) )-Nashville batted Mcintyre all over the lot today and Brooklyn was defeated easily. Sea- baugh connected safely three times, one of his drives going to right field for a home run. Sorrell pitched in masterly style for five innings when he was re- lieved by Hess. who also did good work il the rifle pit. Hunter, the Brooklyn pitcher, was turned over to Nashville to- r.i.rht by Manager Donovan. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
BASEBALL RESULTS

At Gulfport-Jackson, 2; Gulfport, l
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
Lincoln and the Negro.

II am not, nor ever have been,
in favor Of bringing about in
any way the social or political
equality of the white and black
races"
Il am not, nor ever have been.
in favor Ct making voters or
Jurors of negroes, of qualifying
them to hold Office, nor of inter
marriage with white people; and
1 will say, in addition to this,
that there is physical differ
ence between the white and
black races which believe will
forever forbid the two races
living together on terms of
social and political equality
"Insomuch as they cannot so
live, while they do remain to-
gether there must be a position
Of superior and inferior, and L,
as much as any other man, am
in favor of having the superior
position assigned 10 the white
race
Are the foregoing words the
utterances of negropAobist aud
a demagogue? Don't be hasty
in your conclusion.
They were spoken by Abraham
Lincoln, IN a public speech de.
livered at Charleston, Illinois.
September IS, 1858. That was
the opinion of the greatest
friend the negro ever had, by
the man who struck the shackles
10000 900 of slaves. And that
opinion never changed; he held
it to his dying day. He spoke
in spirit of prophecy, pointing
out a pltfall into which be
hoped the nation would never
stumble
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
Takes Degrees at 81.

Uncle" Dave Mcguire of
Hale no doubt carries the honor
of being the youngest old or the
oldest young Odd Fellow in
Missouri, Fifty one years ago
he took the 'iniatory' and
shortly afterwards moved away
for many years living in a COM
munity in which there was pot
even al Odd Fellow much less a
lodge, and in course of a few
years he "lost out" The lodge
at this place, upon receiving
special consent from the grand
master, gave Mr., Mcguire the
work, passing him success
fully through the detiles and on
to the ancient city of Jericho.
Mr.. Mcguire finished the work
Thursday, and to say that he is
pleased puts it in terms far too
mild-he is delighted. He is
now 81 years old and still DC
tive, having been recently elect.
ed assessor and collector for the
city of Hale Hustler Leader.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
Review Term for Teachers.

The eighth annual term of
Summer school for teachers will
be held in Madison. June 1-27.
The character OF the work done
is too we'll known to need ad-
vertising. A thorough review
will be given in all the branches
required on first, second or
third grade certificates. Board
at reasonable rates. Tuition
five dollars per term.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
Wallace and the Sunday Law.

William H. Wallace OF Kan
sas City, candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination tor govern
or, Sunday labor crusader and
defender Of the blue laws,
bought d shoe shine on the
streets of Galiatin Easter Sun
day, in plain view of the hun.
dreds of citizens leaving the
churches alter Easter services
Gallatin Democrat
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
Feel the Effects Of Prohibition.

Owing to the prospective re.
duction in city revenue by the
cutting off of saloon license
fees, three police officers were
notified late Sunday afternoon
that their services as guardians
Of the law of the city of Chilli
cothe were no longer needed by
the city council and their stars.
clubs and commissions were
turned over to Chief Dorney.-
Chillicothe Constitution.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
Still He Was Paid $50 600

"Fighting Bill" Evans says
he has been d "hodcarrier" for
the Democratic party of Mis-
souri, over twelve years. Yes,
and for his services as "hod.
carrier" the people have paid
grandpa over S3O,00O.-Boon-
vile Advertiser.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14

Mrs, Addison Vaughn and ],
j. Brown went to Quincy, Sat
urday to visit their daughter
and niece, Miss Edna Vaughn
who was at Blessing Hospital
where an operation for appen,
dicitis had been performed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
An End to the Wallace Farce

Two thousand cases against
theater people, in Judge Wal.
lace's court, were dismissed
Monday by the prosecutor.
This puts a ridiculous end to
Judge Wallace's much Wanted
Sunday lid efforts for the past
six months. What the people
think of Judge Wallace after
being thus unnecessarily har.
raised without cause. would not
likely be fit for publication. -
Glasgow Missourian.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14

Miss Bess DeLashmutt left
Friday afternoon tor Quincy to
visit her brother, George. From
there she went to Burlington.
Iowa, to visit friends and rela-
tives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
And Many Agree With Him.

Stapel says when Uncle Sam
goes out of partnership with the
liquor traffic, it will be time
enough to advocate prohibition,
and many will agree with
"Stdpe. salisbury Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14
And Shake Real Lively.

1.-THE Republican party sold
the country to Wall street in
1896, AID delivered the goods
When a gambler in Wall street
gets cod today the whole coun-
try has to shiver w. J. Bryan
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-14

Otis Webb and wife have
moved to Paris where he has
secured a position in a harness
concern. Their u m erouis
friends miss them.