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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
WHITE PEDDLERS RELIEVED OF MONEY Held Up By Negroes Near Me-
 bile Junction SHOOTING WAS HARMLESS Lucien WaIdrop and John Pruitt Shoot At Each Other Near Bessemer.
 Personal and General
 News of Bessemer.
SHOOTING WAS HARMLESS
By j.. E. LEE.

Bessemer, August 13.-(Special) )-While on their way to Bessemer, Charles Zinnis- ty and Milan Doumett, two white ped dlers, were held up this morning at 10 o'clock by a negro highwayman and re. lieved of $20 and a peddlers license.
 The men were walking along the dirt road just below Mobile Junction, about three miles from town, when they were met by the negro, who drew what ap- peared to be about A calibre pistol and made them throw up their hands while he went through them. After taking $10 from each of them and peddlers license from Charles Zinnisty, he proceeded to go through their packs, but evidently chang Ing his mind about bothering with any of the merchandise, he made them take up their wares and proceed toward Besse- mer, and then he took to the woods.
 The men came on to town and reported the matter to Chief Deputy Jones' who procured bloodhounds and went to the spot where the robbery was said to have taken place, but as about seven hours had elapsed before they arrived on the scene, the dogs could not strike scent.
 The men describe the negro as being black. clean shaven. weighing about TO black pants and black slouch hat. He also had long scar running lengthwise his cheek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
THIRD DISTRICT
 MAS0NS IN SESSION Grand Master Mallory Is Prin-
 cipaI Speaker ATTENDANCE IS LARGE Conference Will Continue Two Days. Citizens of Eufaula Give Delegates Warm Wecome-Fiaht For
 First Lieutenant.

Eufaula, August 3-(Special.) 1.-The an- nual Masonic conference for the Third Congressional district of the state assem- bled here today and will be in session two days. The opening exercises were held at the Chautauqua theatre this morning at Il o'clock, and the event was charac- terized with a spirit of enjoyment per haps never before witnessed in the his tory of Masonic circles here. The oc- casion was graced by not only a large gathering of ladies but many of the busi- ness men of the city co-operated with the members of the fraternity In making the event a gala one in every detail.
 The Second Regiment band of the city announced the hour by playing several beautiful selections on the exterior of the building, soon after which the Rev. D. J. Blackwell of the Presbyterian church fn- voked the divine blessing c. S. Mo- Dowell, Jr, mayor-elect of the city, and prominent member of the order, delv- cred the welcome address on behalf of Harmony lodge and the citizens, and was followed in an able and eloquent speech by Hugh s. D. Mallory of Selma, grand
 
 the state.
 MT. Mallory's address was highly inter- esting from the beginning and elicited the closest attention. He spoke at length of the great tenets and teachings of the or der and the purity of Its principles and precepts, and the wonderful growth and Importance 1t had attained
 MT. Mallory is the guest of c. S. Mo Dowell Jr., while in the city and is re- ceiving a warm welcome from his friends and admirers in this section.
 Prominent Masons from all sections of the state have been arriving since yester- day conspicuous among whom are Prof. A. M. Scott of Headland, grand lecturer of the Alabama jurisdictions; George A. Beaucham, grand secretary of Montgom- cry, and w. A. Arnold of Clio, who is an important member of the committee on work.
 The body will hold business sessions during the afternoon, and at night, when important measures will be discussed and the unwrtten work will be exempli- fled and explained
 The members of the Eufaula Rifles are in the midst of an interesting and ex- citing contest for the place of first lieu tenant The honors are about evenly di- vded between A. M McDowell and Philip Priest, who are aspirants for the place. and it is difficult to even surmise what the outcome will be.
 Ex-Gov. w. D. Jelks, a former citizen, is the proud possessor of little grand x.,l.x l<Aax l.t to gladden. the family home here this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
It iiabW TROUBLES
 ON THE GOLDSBORO
MEMBERS OF THE CREW ARE DUBIOUS ABOUT VALUE OF THE DRAFTS GIVEN THEM IN PAY MENT FOR SERVICES.

Mobile, August 1s.-Trouble with the Goldsboro, the ship known as the pirate vessel, does not appear to be so much the disposition of her stolen cargo as it does a matter of disposing of her crew. The men are in possession of drafts on one B. Bush, New York, that they received as part of their salary. These drafts may be absolutely good, and as far as is actually known there is nothing to indi- cate that they are not Seamen, how ever, are not as a rule versed in bank ing laws and they know little as regards paper that promises to pay.
 The men of the Goldsboro shipped un- der the English flag, and therefore the crafts they hold for part payment are in 4Snglish money, representing so many 2unds shillings and pence.
 r Whether these drafts will be ultimately ,oaid however, does not appear to be the niiggest part of the story. The crew claim -to have saved the cargo. J. Graham, one of the engineers of the ship, tells an in teresting story. He says the cargo would have been actually landed in Honduras if it had not been for the fact that the crew absolutely refused to work the ship until the men had been paid off. He says that under the Bailey orders the vessel was ordered from Porto Cortez to Ceiba, and there 1t was expected the cargo would be sent ashore; that when they arrived at the latter place there was still question of salary and that when the men found that promises made to them were not to be lived up to, the chief engineer ordered the fires underneath the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
pupuy Faction Holds Meetinu.

The Dupuy faction held a meeting last night at the residence of L. A. Dan
 fel, who is a candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward. The large porch in front of the house was crowd ed and much enthusiasm displayed. The meeting was addressed by J. M. Dupuy candidate for mayor, who was loudly applauded. R. T. Mcleod, who is also candidate for aldermanic honors from the Fourth ward spoke on his candi- dacy. MT. McLeod's address was well received. Several prominent citizens from other wards were present and spoke on the issues of the campaign
 Refreshments were served, and the af- fair resolved itself into a social smoker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
OLD CITY BONDS
 ARE DESTROYED
THE NEW ISSUE OF $5s,ooo TAKES PLACE OF OLD ISSUE FOR $5o,ooo MADE 20 YEARS AGO.

Decatur, August 19.-(S Special. )-De- catur's city bonds. to the amount of $50, ,000, issued 20 years ago, have now passed into history. They have just been burned up by Marshal D. c. M Young, In the presence of the city council, by the order of Mayor Henry A. Skeggs and the board of city alder men.
 Instead of these old bonds and the interest which had accumulated upon them, the city has just issued s5S, ,O00 worth of new bonds bearing per cent annual interest, payable mi-annually
 The liquidation of this old debt re- moves from the city a great load which 1t has been carrying all these years, and the removal of the debt by the is- suance of new bonds makes the citys credit better than 1t has been for years past. The original bond issue of $5O- GOO was for the purpose of building new streets and repairing old ones. Only a few carloads of gravel were placed on the old streets, and the most of this gravel disappeared years ago. No record of the amount of money ex- pended on the streets out of that bond issue was ever kept. For this reason no one knows just what amount was spent on the streets, but it has been estimated that the amount spent was about $16,000. This is according to d statement made to your representative by City Clerk D. B. Morrow.
 T. M. Carpenter died last night at his home in south New Decatur after an illness of eight weeks or more with malarial fever. He was a conductor in the employ of the North Alabama Trac. tion company of the Decaturs, and was one of the best known and most popular conductors in the employ of the company.
 MT. Carpenter was born and reared in Madison county, where he has a brother and several other. relatives now living He has resided in New Decatur for several years past. One of his broth CTS is well known merchant at Tony, Madison county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Shooting Scrape.

A dispute over debt led to a shooting scrape this morning between Lucien Wal drop, rural free delivery mail carrier, lives at West Highlands, about two miles from the city. According to statements made by witnesses of the shooting, the two men had dispute yesterday after noon over some rent that Waldrop claimed Pruitt owed him, and when they separated they were not on the friendliest of terms. Waldrop is said to have ridden the argument with Pruitt, who was stand ing in his truck patch. Just how the shooting commenced, or who fired the first shot, could not be ascertained, Tor the statements of the neighbors differed some what on this point, but Pruitt in some manner procured double-barrelled shot gun after Waldrops arrival, and at a distance of about 40 yards Waldrop emp tied his pistol and Pruitt is said to have fired the shotgun four times.
 Waldrop was crouching down by the fence. alongside a ditch, and Pruitt was standing behind some butter bean vines during the shooting. Waldrop was seen to fall back into the ditch after one of the shots, but got up immediately and rode off on his wheel
 Some of the palings on the fence were perforated with shot, and Pruitt, fearing that he had seriously injured Waldrop, came immediately to the city and gave himself up to Chief Deputy Jones, who went out to the place where the shooting occurred to ascertain if Waldrop had been wounded and how seriousIy. From par ties who had talked with the mail carrier after the shooting 1t was learned that he was not hurt, and Fruit was not held At late hour tonight neither of the par ticipants had been put under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

stood, submit to an operation Friday in order to locate the bullet in the leg. However, Dr. Cunningham, who is at tending Major Dodge, is of the opinion that an operation at this time would re- suit in very little benefit.
 The many friends of Dr. J. E. Robbins will be glad to learn that he is recovering rapidly after recently submitting to an operation at the Tally & McAdory in f1rmary Dr. Robbins expects to be home Friday.
 MT. Oscar Berney, the popular manager of Averyt's pharmacy, leaves tonight for Albertville, Ala, his former home. MT. Berney will spend a few days at home then leave on trip east. He will be ab- sent two weeks
 Mrs. B. F. Cook and daughter of Union- town, Ala. are visiting Mrs N. J. Wells, Avenue c and Twenty third street.
 Miss Myrtle De Freese returned from Morris today.
 Mrs. R. E. Tadwell is visiting relatives at Blountsville, Ala.
 Miss Beulah Hummer is quite sick with pneumonia at her family residence.
 R. L. Day, A. E. Meen1 and Edward Newell left today on a fishing trip to the Warrior river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

engine be drawn This, MT. Graham claims, saved the cargo from being landed.
 Regarding their salary for the trip back to this country, MT. Graham claims that the men were promised fve-sixths of a months pay for their services; that this time has not yet expired, and that they are liable to be held here until it is He makes the statement that the mem- bers of the crew declare they will not al- low the cargo to leave the ship until such time as they have been all fully paid off.
 The statement made yesterday that the cargo was to be trans-shipped appears to be correct, but another statement that 1t is to go to New York by the Mallory line does not seem to be backed up by fact. no orders having been received as to just how it is to be handled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Bids for College Work.

Jackson, Miss, August 13-(Specal.)- On the 4th of September the Agricultural and Mechanical college will receive bids for material and labor in the erection of a chapel and academic building on the campus near Starkville, the bids to include heating and wiring. Plans and specified tions are on file with A. J. Moore, secre- tary, Agricultural and Mechnical college, Mississippi, and with R. H. Hunt, archi- tect. Chattanooga. Tenn. A deposit of $1O will be required to secure the return of the plans, and a bond for one-third of the amount of the contract will be re- onired for the satisfactory performance of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Awaiting venezuela's Move.

The Hague, August 13-The minister of marine cut short his summer holiday and returned here today in order to be on hand should developments in the Carib- bean. growing out of the difficulty be- tween The Netherlands and Venezuela require active naval action It is not expected that the cruiser Friesland will sail for the West Indies before the end of this month. With regard to the crui- Utrecht. it appears that this vessel already has been designated to relieve the Gelderland on the West Indian sta ton. Whether or not the the Gederland returns home on the arrival of the Ut- recht depends on what conditions are at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Golden Links Picnic.

The members and friends of the Gold en Links, the Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church, presided over by Mrs. O. S. Cowan, held their regu- lar monthly picnic this evening at Mc- Williams spring. Watermelons and fruits were provided and a most en- joyable time was had. This class is probably the largest Sunday school class in Ensley, and has made remark able progress, due to the faithful and untiring work of their teacher Mrs. Cowan. The membership is composed of the substantial element of the city and Is proving a great success in the moral uplift of our city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
EVANGELIST IS
 UNDER ARREST
THE YOUNG WOMAN WITH HIM IS THOUGHT TO BE THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED FROM IOWA sEv. ERAL YEARS AGO.

Fort Payne, August 13.-(Special)- The Rev. Edwin H. Enloe, travelling evangelist, together with his wife and a young lady who claims to be his sister, were arrested here this after noon upon receipt of a telegram from the chief of police of Chattanooga, ask ing that they be held until his arrival on the first train.
 The young lady is thought to be the daughter of E. H. Noble of Iowa. who has not been heard from in severa years until recently, when they had a letter from her at Chattanooga request ing them to send her money to that place.
 The Rev. Enloe and party arrived m Fort Payne a few days ago, and are conducting services at the court house The young lady distributes advertising matter and helps otherwise in the meetings. They made bond at once, and declare they are not the parties wanted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
ENSLEY WILL TEST FIRE ALARM BOXES Uniform Hours Selected for
 the Tests DUPUY FACTION MEETING Mrs. Harper's Funeral In EnsIey Is Largely ttended-Personal and
 General News of
 Ensley.
DUPUY FACTION MEETING

Ensley August 13.-(Special. Dur ing the past two days the fire alarm bell has been frequently sounded. Chief of the Fire Department Joe Tet1ow is having all the alarm boxes tested. and to prevent confusion or cause unneces- sary alarm the boxes will be tested at 12 o'clock noon and at p. m. Every box in the city will be tested in rotation at the hours above mentioned. This Is in keeping with desire on the part of the fire committee and fire chief to maintain the high state of efficiency that has characterized the department in the past. The record esta blish ed last year was remarkable one. Hess than s400 loss was sustained from fires in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Personal and General.

Prof. S. A. Moore, one of the best known teachers ever residing in Ensley, and who was principal of the Minor school last term, was recently elected principal of the public school at Trussville, and will take up his duties at the latter institution the 1st of September. Prof. Moore has many friends in Ensley and elsewhere, who will be pleased to learn that he is so pleas antly situated.
 Major F. D. Dodge of the safety depart ment. who was wounded twice by the hid den assassins at Blocton Sunday morn- ing, was reported much improved this morning. Major Dodge will, it is under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Experiment Fund Paid.

Jackson. Miss, August 1S.-(Special)- Governor Noel states that 5000 of the Adams fund, allowed by the federal gov ernment for conducting experiments In agriculture, forestry, horticulture and stock breeding, and which was held up because of some clerical error several weeks, has been paid by the agricultural department. It Is stated that ever ex- pertinent undertaken In Mississippi was above criticism, except as to mule breed ing, on which the department wanted further information, and as soon as that was furnished in the form desired the appropriation was declared available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
MIR. RECkNOGLE SPEAKS.
Discusses Preservation of Timber at
 Hamilton.

Hamilton, August 13.-(Specia1.)-E L. Clarkson Captain Hobson's private nozzle of Washington, were in Hamilton Monday, and Mir. Recknogle spoke or the subject of preservation of timber to large crowd. His talk was very interesting. and much appreciated.
 The election Of the county board of education. which occurred at the court house on last Saturday, resulted in the choice of J. B. Holley, w. B. Crane, J. l. Gibbs and n. A. Roberts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Ne1ro Changes JalIs.

Russellville, Ky. August i3.-The fears of the majority of Russellville citizens departed with Rufus Browder, colored. the slayer of James Cunningham, who was taken to Louisville today for safe keeping by Sheriff Rhea and escort from Company H. crowd of more than 200 persons swarmed the depot, but there was no sign of a demonstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Need ChiIdren's Clothes.

Captain Pullen of the Salvation army has need of children's clothes to distrib- ute among the poor, and any one who has any boys suits or girls wearing apparel that they do not need will be dispensing charity in very helpful way by turn ing them over to her. Call Bell phone S6l and messenger will be sent to any place for the things, or deliver to 1915 Fifth avenue and immediate distribution will be made where most needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

The members of Birming- ham Lodge, No. 79, B. P. O. E., are requested to assemble at the Elks' Home at 1:30 p. m. to attend the funeral of opr late brother, Henry Abel. J. E. Shelby, Exalted Ruler. Fl. E. Shropshire, IT,, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Feast of mptIon.

Missa cantata mass, the feast of the assumption, will be celebrated by the Italians Friday morning at St. Aloysius church.
 This is great feast among the Italians and it will be celebrated with good sing ing by some of the best talent in the dis trict.
 A sermon will be preached in Italian by the pastor, the Rev. Father OBrien. After mass will be the benediction of the blessed sacrament
 Among those who will be in the choir are Mrs. Julius Severin of Birmingham, Miss Mamie Malloch and Charles J. Her. bert of Ensley Miss Regina Heinberg, violinist, of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
No Notice Taken of smueoIe CTS.

Pekin, August 13.-No official notice has been taken of the reports that junks have been smuggling arms and ammunition of Japanese origin into Chinohou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
SOMETHING NEW FOR THE
 GOOD OF ENSLEY!

Under the new management of the well-known ARCADE MARKET We will put in a full line of Fresh Meats and will sell it at the same cut prices as we do our Fruits and Produce. Just try us and be convinced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Citizens Meet Delegation of Miners.

A delegation of seven miners from Vir- ginia mines came up tonight to confer with the citizens of Bessemer with ref erence to petitioning the United Mine Workers to pay their union off in cash instead of in ratons.
 few citizens and business men met them in >Rebie's hall and a committee was appointed to draft up a petition to present to the United Mine Workers ask ing that this change be made in their mode of distributing weekly portions to their men, those forming the committee being T. J. Batson, J. M Norwood, Dave Powell and s. Kartus.
 A resolution was also unanimously adopted that petition be circulated and sent to the coal operators and the United Mine Workers, asking that they submit their differences to an arbitration board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Personal and General.

Mrs. J. A. Nabers left today for Char lotte N. C., where she will spend about A month with relatives.
 Joseph Crawford has returned after a months visit to Colorado.
 MT. and Mrs. William H. H. Judson and Miss Grace Judson have gone to Mil- waukee to attend the annual meeting of the National Press association.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04

admitted His mother was a native OF
Kentucky, and when the mutterings OF
civil war were first heard her sympa.
TILES were with the South. so wsre
those Of Doctor Samuels. In these sym
pathies It was but natural that the boy
should share. Quantrell's guerrilla or
ganization had operated before the dec
laration OF war. II was a sinister
group, wholly without mercy. hideoup
in its methods. its members made up Of
social renegndes STEPPED in crime. and
bent upon revenge.
ouanfrefI's Guerrf1fas.
Quahtrell had a grievance against
some Of the maurauders OF the border.
Others had sworn to XII all the Fed
erals they could in reprisal against
outrages committed by sympathizers
with the cause Of the North As Quan-
treIl gained prestige some soldiers de
serted the Confederate ranks TO Join
him. inpelled by blood-Iust not to be
satisfied on the battlefield. They craved
the Joy Of murder. They gave 10 quar-.
ter. No prisoner was spared As light
ers they were demons They relied uo-
ON skill as horsemen and with revol-
verz When they went into action il
was with hendIsh zest that could
not be withstood
II was the practice Of every Guam
.reIl follower to take the reins in his
'eeth, guide the horse BY pressure Of
he knees aIone and, with a revolver
n each hand, plunge at full speed into
ne heart Of the enemy. There was no
order, @Trot gaIlopi" but
he trained horses spraBg 10 the utmost
ialt on the instant. The rush was a
certifying spectacle. pitiIess. awful: 4
irritable swafh Of death.
Bad as was QuaDtrell, as monstrotis
is cruelty and measureless his passion.
here were bodies opposing him that
icked none Of his maIlgnify Of pur-
ose. but did lack bis leadership. One
ay the Representatives Of one Of these
odles rode up 10 the snmuels home.
hey found Doctor samuels ut work
18th Jesse IN coruneld. With oaths
hey demanded the whereabouts OF
uantreII. samueIs could not tell
hem. They hanged him to n tree and
ept him suspended until nearly dead
hrice did the doctor kave to submit
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04

Clarence Foster (-Pop~). the old bait
player. was always busy sewing In his
spare moments IN the clubhouse Fo~-
ter was handsome fellow and took
pride IN. keeping himself looking neat
and natty as far as his attire went
and he was M particular rs nm old
maid regarding his clothes. 20 was
kept busy doing the tailor act with
the needle and thread. One Aueust
Pop" was taken M and was allIng
for some few days The fact OF his III
ness got into the public press and ~.
became common talk among the play
ers A few days after the announce
ment was made that Foster was mn
the ST. Louis aggregation blew into the.
Washington grounds The firrt dav
Foster was discovered sitting in front
Of the clubhouse, busy at his everIast.
ing sewing.
Hello, Pop shouter Catcher 10.
sugden. Il heard you we're alck. hut
how are you now7"
well, Joe" careIessly reapona.,,
Foster as he paused a moment in M.
tailor stunt Il have been sick h,,,
Just at present. ms you can SEQ for.
yourself, happen TO be- on the mani -
Washington Star.