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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
GERARD WANTS THE
 COUNTY BUILDING
COMM SHOWERS WILL BE EN- JOINED FROM REPAIRING OLD COURT HOUSE AT SEALE-PEo- PILE HOLD MASS MEETING.

Girard, March 12.-(Special.)- Rus reopened and Girard will make a stren7 uous fight to capture it. A well attended mass meeting of citizens of this section Of the county was held night or two ago in the Girard council chamber, at which plans for a vigorous campaign were mapped out.
 The Russell county commissioners have already let to an Atlanta firm the con- tract for remodeling the county court house at Scale, and it is claimed by Girard people that this will mean an ex- pendlture of some $1O,o00, and that the spending of this large sum of money is unwise and unnecessary, as all that would be accomplished would be to patch up an old building. A committee was appoint ed at the mass meeting referred to to bring injunction proceedings against the Russell county commissioners from pro- ceedng with the work of remodeling the court house at Scale That such an ac- ton was expected by the commissioners is shown by the fact that in their con tract with the Atlanta firm it is said there is clause annulling the contract in case of injunction, and providing the method by which work already done can be settled for.
 Girard people have raised sum of money, and will conduct q lively cam pagn. A petition will be presented Gov ernor Conner, asking him to order afl election in Russell county upon the sub ject of removing the court house from Scale to Girafd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13

case has been ably fought on both sides, and the decision was not surprise. Drake, the man killed, lived in Jonesboro, and his dead body was found on the tracks of the Southern. near the Four teenth street crossing in Bessemer. and it was alleged in the trial that the engi- ner had plenty of time to stop after he saw the man on the track, although the accident occurred at night, but the track was straight and the engine had an cleo tric headlight. It is expected the South ern will appeal the ease again.
 Jeff Massey, who Is charged with the killing of Ebert Gray on Christmas, 1906, and who escaped arrest at the time, was arrested in Louisville, Ky, and brought back to Bessemer by Deputy Sheriff George W Jones on Wednesday. He had a preliminary trial and the justice held the accused to the grand jury under bond of S1OO0. The killing was a peculiar one, The two men were brothers-in-law and a short time before the difficulty seemed to be the best of friends. The killing took place in Grays room and there were no witnesses.
 Ruth I<arr, aged years. died last night at the home of her father, J. J. Karr, Jr.. on Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street. She had been sick with measles and if developed into pneumonia. which proved fatal to the little child. Inter- ment was to have taken place this after noon, but was changed for tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock, at Cedar Hill cemetery, with Jacobs & Son in charge.
 Mrs. Jennie Jones. wife of J. M. Jones of Jonesboro, died last night shortly after 9 o'clock. She had been suffering for several days with heart trouble and the end was not unexpected. Mrs. Jones was 49 years old. She was born in Shelby county and married MT. Jones in March, 1880. She formerly lived at McCalla. but came to Jonesboro several years ago and has made this her home. She leaves, besides her husband, four children to mourn her loss: Mrs Tom Herring, Mrs. H. c. Christian and Carl Jones of Jones' boro, and Anglo Jones of Gadsden Serv ices will be conducted from the Meth odist Episcopal church at Pleasant Hill tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. ]. M. MeClusl<ey will conduct services, interment taking place at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
 The following are requested to be at the residence at 9 o'clock, to act as pail bearers: W. F. Bumgardner J. w. Rar- den, I. l.. Martin, Jack Saunders. c. J. Moreland and P J. McAdory. Jacobs & Son in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
CHEAP RATES FOR
 GENERAL PUBLIC

Jackson, Miss, March 12.-(Special)- John w. Beall, general passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. with headquarters in St. Louis, in replying to a communication from the railroad commission, asking as to the restoration of special rates to theatrical and other companies that were in vogue prior to the passage of the Hepburn bill, says:
 T am glad to say that your letter came at time when we are arranging for the sale of new 1O0O-mile interchangeable ticket at $20--2 cents per mile-lmited to one year from date of sale. This ticket will not only be good on all our lines, but also on a number of others operat- ing in the state of Mississippi Among them are the Alabama Great Southern. Alabama and Vicksburg. Illinois Central, New Orleans and Northeastern. Frisco, Southern, Yazoo and Mississippi Valley. These tickets will be placed on sale at all of our agencies the first of April"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
VAIN LOSES IN A
 DAMAGE SUIT
Judqe Penn Has Been Notified That Gates Must Be Taken
 From Post Roads.

Gadsden, March 12.-(Special. 1.-The jury in the case of Vann Vs. the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company re- turned verdict for the defendant This was an action based on personal injury sustained by the plaintiff whilee in the employ of the company Damages were claimed in the sum of $20,0O0.
 Probate Judge Penn has been notified that unless the gates on R. F. D. No. l, Rock Springs, are not removed within the next thirty days the route will be discontinued. The gates were erected as a result of recent stock law elections i'll that part of the county and it seems that the postal service and the operation of the state stock law are about to conflict. An extra session of the commissioners may be called to order the gates re- moved.
 A plan is on foot for the reorganization of the Firemen's band under the direc- ton of pr. c. l.. Murphree. The boys arc anxious to go to the Birmingham tour nament with first class musical organ ization. The new band will have about twenty pieces and Is made up of the best talent in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
BOOK COMMISSION
 PLAN IS APPROVED The Publishers Representatives
 Must Change Methods STRENUOUS WEEK AHEAD High School Locating Board Has Planned a Busy Week in North
 Alabama, Beginning at Gull
 man Next Monday.
STRENUOUS WEEK AHEAD

Montgomery, March 12.-(Special )-The book commission to allow no book agent or attorney for any book publisher to talk with them about their books or to in any way undertake to induce their good wills Individually, has made necessary num- Der of changes in the plans of the repre- sentatives who had come here determined to put in many good hours talking about the merits of this and that book
 The plan grew out of the fear that too much time would be taken in the canvass ing and many members of the commission would be annoyed It is regarded as fair for all as it is, inasmuch as all books must be argued by brief and in open ses- sion of the commission as a whole, so that nothing may be said to one member of the board that Is not the property of all. Most of the members who were seen were well pleased with the outcome, feeling that the best plan had been adopted
 High School Trip.
 The state high school commission, com posed of Governor Conner, Superintendent of Education Gunnels and Auditor w. w. Brandon, is finishing up the week in Pick ems county, visiting Gordo, Reform and Carrolton After that the members get away to the northern section of the state again, having the following trip planned, to begin Monday, March 16:
 Moring meeting at Cullman and drive to Hanceville for afternoon, getting away from there in time to reach Hartselle that day. From there the party will go to Sumnervile and Valhermosa, spending the night at the latter place. The next stop Is at New Market for Wednesday, afternoon.
 On Thursday meeting will be held at Meridianville in the morning and Hunts vile in the afternoon. Then to Gurley for a night meeting. Next morning a. meeting will be held at Scottsboro with sessions at Langston and Section in the afternoon. Dutton will be reached Satur- day morning and Hollywood in the after noon. A night meeting at Bridgeport VIII ind ha fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Club Opens Headquarters.

The Mems club of Ensley is now for mally opened with headquarters in the Chamhorden hall, corner of Avenue E and Seventeenth street. This organization is formed along the same lines as the Y. M. c. A. It is strictly an institution char tered faiths and creeds. During this week open house to the public is being held and warm welcome is extended to the men of Ensley and it's vicinity. The officers are H. w. Wallace, president R. L. Totter, vice president; E. P. Cut ter, secretary; Hardeman s. Meade, treas- urer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
BRYAN IS TABEED.
Democrats Favor Him But Want to Go
 Uninstructed.

Boston, March PA resolution indors- ing William ]. Bryan as the democratic nominee for the presidency was laid on the table by a vote of 24 to 4 at meeting O. the democratic state committee today The discussion of the resolution brought out the fact that the majoriy of the mem- bers favored MT. Bryan, but that they preferred the expression of their support should come in the form of a resolu- tion from the committee rather than an arbitrary resolution from outside sources. It was claimed by several members that the resolution was introduced at the re- quest of George Fred Williams, who is not a member of the committee.
 The spring caucuses were set for April 27 and it was decided to hold the state convention in Faneuil hall if it can be se- cured for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
DANCER IS AVERTED.
Fire in School Building is Quickly Ex-
 tingushed.

Scranton. Pa, March 12.-What might have proved a repetition of the Collin wood holocaust was narrowly averted at No 1 school, Rockville. today. When the structure was discovered to be on fire there were 300 pupils in the building An informal bucket brigade was organ ized and teachers and janitors became lighters with such promptness and effi- ciency that the flames were quickly sub dued without much damage having been done. The teachers in the several rooms gave the signal for the fire drill and their scholars marched from the building in an orderly manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Frye Bill Amended.

Washington, March 12.-Senator Frye s bill providing for the shipment of ma terial for the Panama cana; in Aperican vessels only was today SC amended as to make genera, the exclusion of ports in which Ameri gan vts sels could not be se- cured instead of confIning that exclusion to the gulf ports. as was done by Sem ator Fos.er's einendment which was ac- cepted a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13

A Fortune inSrnOke

You know et-Rich-Q Quick Wallingford," who has been figuring in the bully series of stories in THE SATURDAY EVENING PoST. J. Rufus Wallingford IS the greatest character of the underworld since Rallies, and he operates in higher plane. But in this week sissue of T HE SATURDAY EVENING POST J. Rufus gets his. He joins the most extensive club in the world, "The Down and Out Club"
 The game looked good to start with. Meers, himself, told him., You're an honor to the family. 1 didn't suppose there were many more games left, but you've sprung new one, and it's a peach" "
 But life turns yellow to J. Rufus, and even his wife has to admit that "upon thistles grow no roses" The story Is called a " Fortune in Smoke" It makes a hit with us, and 1t will with you.
 Another story in this weeks issue of THE SATURDAY EVENING POST is "The White Light of Publicity" by Charles Belmont Davis, in which the hero asserts that Women do not commit sui cide,' and toward the end, although he does not assert 1t, he seems on the point of committing matrimony.
 S5o,ooo people find itworth while to buy THE SATURDAY EVENING POST each week. Read this weeks issue, and you will see why.
 At the News-stands, cents.
 $50 the year by mail. THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
 PHILADELPHIA
 Our Boys Arc Everywhere Copies will be delivered to any ad
 dress by
 Vernon Templeman 2130 9th Ave, North, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
TEACHERS AND
 PUPILS IN COURT
Officer is Charged With Shooting Gun in SchooI-Board Goes to
 Madison.

Huntsville, March I2.-(Special )-The teachers and pupils of the Dallas public school were witnesses before the grand jury of the law and equity court yester- day to give testimony against Deputy Sheriff Wheeler Mitchell. It is alleged that the deputy discharged his pistol :n the school building while in pursuit of AL bert Anelton. who had run in the school to get away.
 Notice has been received from the coun- ty high school locating board of the state that they will come to Madison county next week to select location for the proposed Madison county school Gurley, New Market Madison and Huntsville want the school and several first-cass locations have been offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
SCHOONER DISABLED.
Captan's Wife Takes the Wheel While
 Crew is Busy.

New Orleans, March 12.-With her three masts broken off, and the captains wife at the wheel steering, the schooner Leah Whiddon of Barbadoes was sighted on February IS in the Atlantic ocean, several hundred miles west of Florida by the British steamer Matador, which arrived here today. The schooner was proceeding under jury-rgging, with the crew all busy making repairs. The Matador supplied provisions to the Whiddon which had been 3S days out from Bahia.
 The schooners destination was St. Johns, N. F., but the Matador left her making for the Barbadoes, where it was to complete repairs. The Mata- dor is from Liverpool via Colon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Badly Cut and Shot.
POSTMASTER ELLIS DIES.
MT. Paine Sells Farm Near Valley
 Head for $80oo.

Valley Head. March 12.-(Special. )-Post- master Charles Ellis of Valley Head died yesterday of pneumonia and was buried today.
 Paine has sold his farm one-half mile west of town to William Thompson of Chattanooga for sS0OO. MT. Payne is a brother-in-law of Maj. F. Y. Anderson of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Interest in New Road.

Montgomery, March 12.-(Special)- )-State officials are very much interested In tho new railroad to be built from Nashville to Huntsville Notification was received today that grading had begun at Lewis burg, also that Huntsville is making good progress raising its subscription of s50 0OO local man thinks this will be a great feeder to all of north Ala bama in that it will get into fine farm ing and timber section and give outlet to much good territory that has poor outlet now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
GRAND JURY REPORTS.
New Jail Recommended for Lauder
 dale County.

Florence, March 12. = Special 1.-The Lauderdale county grand jury made its final report to Judge Almon this morning and was discharged. One hundred and one cases were considered and AS indictments returned, three for murder in the first degree. The books of county officers were examined and found in good condition. A new jail was recommended by the jury for Lauderdale county as the present one was declared to be out of date. Sheriff Young was complimented on cleanly condition of the jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Cav Gets Big Money.

Montgomery, March l2.-(Special)-By ratification of settlement made out of court, Julius B. Gay secured from the estate of his father the sum of $2SOOO Some time ago young Gay brought suit against other members of the family to secure a part of the estate of his father AS result the compromise was brought about and the young man comes in for a neat sum. He Is now in Mexico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Pnstoffice for Enslev.

Congressman Underwood announced that he, has introduced a bill in Congress and is pushing the same for an appro- priation for the erection of a government building in Ensley and intmates it is almost certain of passage at the present session of Congress. This is good news for Ensley and will tend to increase MT. Underwood's popularity, which he already enjoys in this section of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Shops Close at Sheffield.

Sheffield, March -(Special)-T Southern shops at Sheffield closed this morning, throwing about one hundred and fifty men out of employment The departments closed were the boilermakers, machinists and blacksmths. The notics of the close was posted yesterday and no date for the resumption of operations has been given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
To Clean Cars.

Montgomery, March 12.-(Special) = Street cars in Montgomery, in addition to having electric bells and lenders, reeently installed will be scientifically cleaned and dsinfected This reform has been brought about without friction by Alder man Walter Brassell, chairman of the street railway committee of the city coun- 1Sl, who at once saw the need of IL. Chemicals are to be used along with elbow grease and brooms welded by ne gro women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Gordo Has a Hoodoo.

Montgomery, March 12.-(Speefal)-The state High school commission Will be at Gordo tomorrow in spite of the fact that it will be Friday, the 18th Gordo, which k in competition with Reform and Car rollton for the PiclSens county High school. being willing to take the risk of the hoodoo the members of the commis- sion were.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Historic Boat.

Montgomery, March 12.-(Special. )-H. L. Wood at Demopolis has bought an his- toric boat at Pensacola and now has it at his home. The boat is called the Lillie. Her engines were taken from the Isle de Luzon, captured in 1898 by Dewey at Manila.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
.LEG IS CRUSHED BY
 HEAVY STEEL DOOR
Stock Foreman Lamont Meets
 With Bad Accident
NEW SMALLPOX ORDER
Ensley's Mayor Urges All Citizens to Submit to Vaccination at Once. Personal and General News
 of the Steel City.

Ensley, March 12.-(Specal) )-Joe c. La mont, stock foreman of the open hearth department of the steel mill, and one of the best known and most popular steel men in this district, met with a serious accident this morning. MT. Lamont was experimenting the placing of some heavy iron doors on the open hearth furnaces, using large travelling crane to place them in position. When the crane mad lifted one of the doors and was putting it in it's place the crane by some means swung around, catching Mr. Lamont be- tween the door and a large steel skull" crushing and breaking his right leg He was taken to the Cunningham hospital, where his injuries were attended to- ills. right leg sustained a fracture of both bones above the ankle, with confusion of the soft parts over area of fracture. At late hour he was resting fairly well under the circumstances. About two years ago MT. Lamont had his left leg bfoten in several places, which left him cripple. This second accident is very unfortunate as from the nature of his injuries he will be laid up for a considerable time. Many friends express regrets at the accident.
 Issues Orders on Smallpox.
 In accordance with the order issued by the board of health of Jefferson coun- ty regarding the prevalence of smallpox. Mayor D. F. Sugg has issued the follow ing proclamation:
 Whereas, It has been declared by the Jefferson county board of health that there is prevalent in the county and in the various municipalities thereof an infec- tious or contagious disease known as smallpox, and that there is danger of the spread of said disease; and
 Whereas In order to prevent the spread of such disease it has been ordered by said county board of health that all per sons within said county and the varlods municipalities thereof be vaccinated; and Whereas It is urgent and imperative that prompt and immediate measures be taken to prevent the spread of said dis ease;
 Therefore. It Is hereby urged that all persons within the corporate limits of the city of Ensey and the police jurisdie ton thereof, do immediately submit them- selves for vaccination, and that all per sons having any minor child or children, or others dependent upon them for care or custody do immediately cause such minor child or children, or others dependent up on them for care or custody, to be vac cinated.
 Refusal to be vaccinated will subject those refusing to the penalties provided by law
 Done this 12th day of March. 1908.
 D. F. SUGG, Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
New ReqIstrars.

Montgomery, March 12 = Especially These registrars have been appointed: Colbert county, John H. Turner. to sue ceed o. M Hunt, resigned; Henry county, T. A. Trawick, to succeed Smith Culp, resigned; Sumter county, I. E. Lockard, to succeed w. T. Wallace, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Four Cottanes Burn.

Huntsville, March 2.-(Speeial )-Four cottages on Pulaski pike were burned this morning by a fire of incendiary origin. Two cottages belonged to Dan Brandon, one to John Redon and the other by Lou Atkins. The total loss was about $3000, insured for $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Bank President Dies.

Chattanooga, March 12-A telephone message from Cleveland, Tenn, says that John B. Fillauer, president of the Mer- chants bank in that city, died suddenly in the bank a few minutes after the clos ing of business hours today. Heart fail ure was the cause of his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Personal and General.

The jury in the Drake damage suit, brought in a verdict this morning award ing the plaintiff s5100 At the former trial the jury rendered verdict of s65Do The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13

If we don't mention the brand, ask for our price list we keep them all. Campbell Burton Co.,, Box 358, Memphis, Tenn
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-05-28
PARISHIONER SLABS PRIEST
Latter Seriously Wounded Just After
Leaving Altar.

Salisbury, Mo, May %. = Rev.
Father Joseph S. Lubeley was at
tackled and stabbed twice by Joseph
Schuette, a wealthy parishioner, just
after leaving the altar of st. Joseph's
church here. Once the blade entered
the priests temple and the second
time his throat, just missing the Jug
ular vein. He was rushed to a hos
pital at st. Louis, where it is said he
Will probably cov
The clergyman was attacked lust as
he left the altar and was standing in
he church door in full view of about
400 worshippers, one of whom, a wo-
man, he was speaking with. Schuette
rushed upon him before any one
OWNED his purpose and it was not
until the Mortified parishioners saw
their pastor reeling and fall that they
realized what was Transporting before
their eyes.
A dozen men grappled with Schuette
and he was quickly pinioned to the
ground. He struggled desperately.
shouting and snarling, but was finally
o~verpowered and taken to Jail. He is
believed to be insane.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-05-28
WORK OF CONGRESS.
Present Session Practically a 30
Nothing" One.

Washington, May 23.-Legislative
problems presented to the present
congress for solution and which re-
main unanswered SO far outnumbered
the actual results that they may af-
ford justification of the charge in the
approaching campaign hat the pres
ent has been a "do nothing session.
There were more important questions
presented and discussed on which the
public generally or sections or classes
demanded action thar ever before il
the history of congress. A majority
of these were of President Roosevelt's
making and listed among his poll.
cies." Comparatively, the enactments
were few. On the other hand, the
aggregate of appropriations was great,
and when the final figures are obtain
able it is not doubted hat they will
exceed those of any previous session
in times of peace.