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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, January 23-(Special.)-The following decisions were today handed down in the supreme court of Alabama;
 Tyson c. J.-Henry Fillmore vs state of Alabama appeal from Montgomery city court; afrn med.
 Haralson, J.--Rosalie Gomez vs. Florida Gomez ct al., appeal from Mobile probate court: reversed and rendered.
 Mann Lumtel company vs. Bailey Iron Works company, appeal from Mobile cir cult court: rev ersed and remanded.
 P. H. MeDonald vs state of Alabama. anneal from Elmore circuit court: af- firmed.
 Simpson, J.. simon Metzger vs. John C. Brincat. appeal from Mobile chancery court; affirmed.
 c. A. Chitty vs. S. L. Tisdale. appeal from Butler circuit court; reversed and rendered.
 James A. Hines vs. M. B. Salter. ap- neal from Butler ci. cult court; affirmed. Mark Graham vs. state of Alabama, ap- peal from Montgomery city court; af- firmed.
 Albert Burkctt vs. state of Alabama, ap- neal from Walker law and equity court; affirmed.
 General Crenshaw vs. state of Alabama, anpeaI from Wa'Kci law and equity court; reversed ard icmanded.
 Denson, J.-James J. Strickland vs. w.. M. Wedgworth ct al., appeal from Hale circuit court; reversed and remanded. Iy- son c. d., dissenting.
 Frank Boyd vs state of Alabama, ap- neal from Montgomery city court; af- firmed.
 Annie H. Sewell ct al. vs. Francis .. Hoffman ct al., appeal from Fillmore chan cery court; reversed and rendered.
 Wade Sweat vs. state of Alabama, ap- neal from walker law and equity court; affirmed.
 Henry Walker vs. state of Alabama, ap- peal from Walker law and equity court; reversed and lemanded
 Mcclellan, J-George B. Ward vs state of Alabama ex rel John L. Parker ct all, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; af- firmed Mcclellan, J., dissenting
 Per Curiam-Ex parte Sarah Barnett, petition for writ of prohibition, etc.; rule nisi denied.
 S. J. Wright vs. Nancy Cunningham, ap- peal from Walker circuit court, sub mitted on motion to set aside submission on merits; motion denied.
 Calhoun county vs. Art Metal Construc- tion company, appeal from Ann.ston city court, submitted on motion to correct in certain particulars the Judgment hereto fore rendered.; motion granted and judg- ment accordingly corrected.
 Alabama Steel and Wire company vs. J. H. Tomlin. appeal from Cherokee cir cult court, submitted on motion to set aside judgment of affirmance; motion de- nied
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany ct al. vs. Louise N. Burdette. ap- peal from Talladega circuit court. submit ted on motion to set aside order for sum mons etc.; motion denied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Rubbed Eur Wrong Way.

Washington, January 23.-During the de- bate on the urgent deficiency appropria- tion bill in the House today, MT Full ton of Oklahoma, spoke for half an hour on the progress of his state, which he said already out-classed many of the older states, and made an earnest plea for appropriations for federal buildings. When he arose to speak the chair re- ferred to him as the Gentleman from Arkansas" MT. Fulton quickly corrected him, saying, 'T have been accused Of many ugly things. but never before have I been accused of coming from Arkan- sas.'
 This utterance aroused the ire of MT Robinson of Arkansas, who sprang to the defense of his state. It was the first time. he declared, that he had heard ut tered on the floor of the House a senti- ment that tended to intentionally beiittle any state in the Union. MT Fulton dis avowed any intention to hurt any one feelings or islander the state Of Ark ansas He uttered the remark he said. in the utmost good humor, and regretted the construction which had been placed upon it. Immediately after making this statement, he crossed over to where MT. Robinson was seated, placed one arm on his shoulder and grasped his hand with the other The act was applauded and fhe incident was closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Chance For Ills Life.

Montgomery January S-(SpeciaD- Henry Walker convicted and sentenced to hang for the third time for the kill ing of Mrs. Dickinson fat Cordova, has his case again reversed. giving him an- other chance to live. This has been one of the most noted cases in the history of the state Mrs. Dickinson was killed in her room one night, her head being chopped open with an axe. At the same time her husband was also badly in- jured, though he got well. Their little son saw the crime committed. Each of the three trials has seen the negro get the death sentence. The court has also ruled that the law and equity court of Lee county is valid, the constitutionality having been attacked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
DISAPPOINTED DEMOCRATS.
They Went To Meet the Bryan Train
 Little Too Early.

Decatur, January 2S.-(special.)--A large crowd of citizens of the Decaturs went to the uninr station here this morning 10 see William Jennings Bryan and Hon. Judson Harmon as they passed through Decatur on their way from Nashville to Birminghan But the crowd was disap- pointed as neither MT. Bryan or MT. liar mon were up. The train arrived here on time. at 50 d. m. Mayor Samuel Black well of New Decatur. Judge Thomas w. Vert Maj. w. II. Long, Walter J. Nesbit and S. c. Lee. all of Decatur, went to Birmingham to attend the Bryan ban uuet at the Hillman hotel tongiht.
 MT Hamilton, aged 63 years, was se- riously if not fatally injured yesterday by being thrown from a wagon which he was driving near Flint station. The ac- cident was caused by the horses becoming frightened and running away. MT. Ham ilton is we'll known farmer of this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
NEARLY ALL STOCK
 IS SUBSCRIBED
NEW RAILROAD FROM NASHVILLE TO HUNTSVILLE MAKING PROG REss-coNGREssMAN RICHARD SON WRITES OF WAR CLAIM.

Huntsville, January S.-(Special)-Tele grams received by T. W. Pratt of this city yesterday and last night indicate that the subscription stock of the Nash vile and Huntsville railway has been made up at every point except Hunts vile. A message received by MT. Pratt states that the business men of Nash vile have fixed their end of the proposi- ton.
 Huntsville lacks only a few thousand and the matter would have been closed up before now only subscription blanks could not be obtained until a day or two ago. The contract made with the con struction company provides that money shall be deposited in local banks cover- ing the amounts of subscription and if work does not begin by April 1 the money is to be returned to subscribers.
 In letter to R. E. Pettus of Hunts vile, Congressman William Richardson of this city writes from Washington that he and many other members of Con gress have so far been unable to bring up the bill providing for paying back to the people of the south the money tidl WdS IlltBdlly COueCtSQ liOHl liiclll as tax on cotton. He writes;
 'It was decided by our supreme court many years ago that this tax was H. legal. Many hundreds of bills have been introduced by members of Congress from the different southern states for the col lection of this money, unlawfully taken from the people of the south There are now pending before Congress several bills to this effect. We have been un- able to get up a single one of these bills before the House for consideration. I have on several occasions co-operated with southern representatives to get a bill of this character up for considera- ton, but have always failed. Under the rulings of the supreme court something like S6O, 0O0.O0O had been collected under this unconstitutional and void tax. Why 1t is not returned to the people of whom the tax was collected is a strange and unaccountable thing to me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
DYSPEPSIA-PROoF.
How Any Meal Can Be Thoroughly Enjoyed By Any Stomach.

Men, as a rule, are first discovered by their enemies. Their antagonists turn on the searchlight, and the proof of merit will lie in being able to stand the flash. It was only in this way that MT. White ever knew that dyspepsia was one of MT. Blacks worst enemies. Sitting face to face at a two-by-four table, he hand ed his afflicted friend the bill of fare: Oyster Cocktail Stuffed Olives.
 Boston Clam Chowder.
 Strained Gumbo.
 Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms.
 Roast Beef Hash
 Boiled OK Tongue with Sauerkraut
 Lobster a la Newburg.
 Baked Pork and Beans
 Combination Crab Salad.
 Hot Mine Pie.
 Pineapple Fritters.
 MT. White ordered d little of each '' MT. Dyspepsia Black ordered crackers and a glass of milk. T had such a big break fast this morning." he said. that I'll just take bite to keep you company" But Mir White could not be deceived : "I am afraid you can't stand the gleam, MT Black. Why don't you say you have dyspepsia and be done with 1t. You'll always have that hungry look anyhow as long as you have dyspepsia. Now listen. My stomach was in just as bad condition as yours at one time. But now I can eat anything, at any time For instance. this clam chowder or sirloin steak or even the lobster would be just as welcome to my stomach as your crackers and milk. You don't realize how this dyspepsia bus mess is robbing you of your spirit, of your energy and ability to think quick ly. I can't help notice it. You haven't the cheer and sociability you had three months ago. Now I'll tell you what to do." and thereat the cheerful MT. White took vial from his pocket and extracted wee tablet ''There, there is tablet that contains the ingredient, one grain of which digests 5000 grains of food. For even the worst dyspeptic it's the only thing that really gives relief. The req son is it relieves the stomach of nearly all the work it has to do. digests every thing in the stomach and stimulates the gastric juice. I can't get along without them. They are Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets. You can get them anywhere on earth for 50c a package.
 Yes, it is true, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets absolutely stop heartburn. nausea, Indigestion, dyspepsia of the worst type. sour stomach. bloaty feeling and all eructations and irritation. and freshen and invigorate the stomach. They cheer you up and make you get all the good there Is in your food. You will forget you ever had a stomach to worry you. Send us your name and address today and we will at once send you by mail sample package free. Address F. A.. S.r"rt Co.,, 150 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Cotton Mill Shows Up We'll.

Montgomery, January 23.-(Special.) It is shown by meeting of the stock holders that for the past year the Peoples cotton factory did a good business. earned a good profit and starts out well for the new year The officers chose are as follows: J. N. Norwood. president; Naham Griel. vice president; Leon Well, secretary; H. Fl. Stewart. treasurer and general man ager. The directors are Messrs. Nor wood, Griel, Well, Isadore Well, Nathan Lobman, s. L. Tyson, Jaques Loeb, R. M. Hobby. and the executive commit tee Messrs. Norwood. Bell, Iobman and Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
FARMER IS TRIcKED.
Clairvoyant Gets Nice Little Sum On
 Treasure Story.

Columbus, Ga, January 23.--(Special.)- J. M. Slaughter, Russell county, Ala bama, farmer, is mouring the loss of $45 which now adorns the wallet of a clair voyant who visited Columbus recently. MT. Slaughters barn burned and he went to the clairvoyant to find out who fired it and why he did the deed. The pro- lessor told him that he would give him the information in ten days and added incidentally that he had found out that there was gold buried on his farm, and that he would help MT. Slaughter locate it. MT. Slaughter paid him $45 a fee and went away elated over his good for tune, and when he returned at the ap- pointed time the clairvoyant had left for parts unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
ManyCOntend That Pavements
 Are Misused
SPoTLESS POLICE DOCKET
Negroes Hold Mass Meeting To Urge Payment of Poll Tax-Revival Meetings at EnsIey Close.
 Other News Items.

Ensey, January 2s-0specia1) )-The unus- ually muddy condition of the streets laid with bitulithic pavement continues to cause considerable unfayorable comment. The present conditions are largely due to the hauling of loose earth through the streets In wagons that distribute about half theIr load from the starting point 10 their destination. Another cause for com plain is the fact that the sweepings are allowed to accumulate in the gutters un- til at points the streets are almost im- passble The city is doing much work on the streets at this time. but in justice to the. people who have paid for the street pavements it is contended that they should be kept reasonably clean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
SIX PERSONS ARRESTED.
Law and Order League Gets Busy In
 Town of Girard.

Columbus. Ga, January 25-(Special)- )- IA profound sensation was caused in Gi- rard, Ala. today when Sheriff Daniel of Russell county appeared on the scene, armed with II warrants and during the day arrested six persons charged with selling whisky in that city without lir cense.
 The men arrested all of whom gave $500 bond, are Herman H. Harris G. T. Hunt, w. J. Newman and A. H. Cogbill, former saloon keepers, and Roland Coop CT and Charles Nix, negroes.
 The cases will be tried before Probate Judge Benton at Scale, Ala, Monday. The warrants were sworn out by c. T.. Clifford, president of the Law and Order league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Revival Meetinqs Close.

The Rev. J. W. Norton of Owenton preached tonight at the revival services at the Methodist church. MT. Norton preached an eloquent sermon. and at the conclusion quite a number came forward for prayer. These meetings were to have been concluded last Sunday evening, but owing to the interest manifested were continued until tonight, when the meeting was brought to close. The Rev. J. o. Hines has been indisposed for several days with an ear trouble, but has stuck manfully to his work. Much good has re- suited from the series of meetings, and their influences will continue to be felt for some time. The pastor, the Rev. B. B. Glasgow, and the officers of the church have all labored earnestly for the ad- vancement of the cause. and are much gratified at the result accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Negro Killed In Quarrel,

Americus, Ga, January 23.-Superintend- ent Stephens on the Ray plantation, near Americus. instantly killed John Cham bliss, negro employe, this afternoon. Stephens reprimanded Chambliss for neglecting work, when the negro Ste phens alleges, struck him with shovel Stephens came to Americus and sur rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
ORGANIZATION OF
 A NEW COMPANY
MOVEMENT AT GADSDEN IS WELL ON FOOT FOR $5o,ooo CONCERN. EXCAVATIONS FOR NEW OPERA HOUSE ARE COMPLETE.

Gadsden, January 2s-(special)-A special meeting of the Gadsden Commer cial club was held tonight for the purpose of organizing company to engage in the manufacture of Campbell "cleanout soil pipe fittings and other plumbing special ties. The movement is headed by Otto AgricoIa, president of the A & J. Man ufacturing company of this city, engaged in the manufacture of stoves. The new company is to be a $50,00O organization, and the major portion of the capital stock has already been subscribed. There Is no doubt that the industry will be organized at once, and that plant will be built that will employ several hundred men at the outset.
 Excavation for the foundations of the new opera house are now about completed, and work on the foundations proper will begin within a few days. The Vulcan Construction company of St. Louis has the contract for erection of the build ing.
 The negro hack driver who disappeared with hack ana team belonging to the R. c. Saadlni stables, has been heard from. His presence in St. Clair was re ported by farmer of whom he inquired the way to Ashville.
 The preliminary hearing of J. w. Mitch ell charged with murdering Archibald Fl. Watson, was started before Judge Penn at o'clock this afternoon
 Dr. Appleton was one of the first wit nesses pai on the stand. He testified that the wound found on Watson head might have caused his death, and might have been the result of inis falling and striking the floor Several other witnesses were examined
 The charges grew out of the death of Watson. which occurred several days ago. On New Years night he was in Mitchells saloon. While there it is charged that Mitchell showed him to the floor, causing a wound on his head which resulted in NVatson's death.
 The case promises to attract a great deal of interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
New Line To Gulf Now.seems Certain.

Montgomery, January 23-(SpeciaD- The Southern railway has begun an in vestigation of the work of several sur veying parties about Selma. It is re- garded as pretty certain now that the Louisville and Nashville is planning a line to the Birmingham district, and from there south to get shorter route into New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Deen Gas Wells.

Montgomery. January 23.-(Special.) News comes from Huntsville that the New York Alabama Gas company Is preparing to sink several wells of three thousand feet for a better flow of gas. There is enough now re- ceiyed from shallow wells to get a good supply into the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
No Case In Police Court.

There was not single case docketed in the police court this morning. notwith- standing the fact that yesterday was pay day in the city. The number of cases mas shown marked decrease since the first of the year, when compared with the record for the year just closed. Only one time during 1907 was a clear docket pre- scented to the court. From the present outlook the police court will soon be thing of the past, and flor rent sign hung on the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Caught With Wet Goods.

Morris Parker, a negro, was captured at Bessemer yesterday evening by Depu- ty Sheriff George w. Jones. The negro it is said, had seventeen pints of whisky. He is in the county jail on a charge of violating the revenue law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
TAWNEY SAYS COUNTRY
 FACES A BIG DEFICIT
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properly fortified, i've would not be talk ing so much, or hearing so much about a. foreign war and we would not have had to incur the millions of expense in sending our fleet of 16 battleships around the Horn, in order that we may show that we have some spirit left for war if war should come"
 Consideration of the bill had not been concluded when the House adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Negroes Hold Poll Tax Meeting.

A very enthusiastic meeting was held by the colored citizens of Ensley in the Star Baptist church to hear the poll tax question discussed. The church WAS crowded, many having been unable to gain admittance. It was the sense of the meeting that for the advancement of the negro school in Ensley every negro in the Ensley school district pay poll tax. The Rev. J. B. Carter presided over the meet ing. Speeches were made by Professor Knox, the Rev. De Ampert, A. H. Tay- Tor, z. Stallworth and others. who urged the negroes to pay the poll tax. Prof.
 Thomas k. Walker, superintendent of the Ensley school, was present by special re- quest, and addressed the meeting. Pro lessor Walkers speech was well received. and at the conclusion he called upon those present who were willing to pay poll tax to stand up. About 100 responded, and from statements made by the tax col lector quite number have paid today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Seven-Pound Turnip.

Montgomery, January -(Special.) L. NJ. Tate, who is said to be a farmer who raises all he needs at home, took a turnip to Hartford that weighed seven pounds. as a sample of the kind of farming he is doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24

WANTED-100 union coal miners at Brookwood, Ala. Steady work. Men with tools and families preferred. Plenty of good house room. Apply either Brookwood or 823 First National Bank Build ing, Birmingham. Alabama Consolidated Coal 6 Iron Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Barbour Primary,

Montgomery January 2S.-(SpecialD The Barbour county primary of the democratic party has been called for April 20, at which time county officers will be nominated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Oil Indications.

Montgomery January 2S.-(Special.) The well being bored for oil at Me Williams, in Wilcox county. Is down TOO feet and the indications are all good for a strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Jones Appointed.

Montgomery, January 23-(SpeciaD- Sam Lee Jones, son of Senator w. C. Jones, who is yet in school at the Uni versity, has been appointed solicitor of Wilcox county. However, he has been practicing already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
Incorrect Statement.

IJpon having his attention called to his figures of 5S per cent for Boston and 123 per cent for Chicago as the amount of in crease in government deposits from Au- gust 22 to December ], MT. Stone said the statement was incorrect and that the fig ures should have been equal.
 Mr. Burrows said he had a statement of the distribution of the money referred to from August P to December 5, 1907, and 1t showed that New England was entitled to 1Olh per cent and received 5l2 per cent The eastern states were entitled to 441s per cent and received 50 per cent; the east ern states and New England together were entitled to 55 per cent and had re- ceived 551s per cent of the deposits. The southern states as a whole were entitled under an equitable distribution of l2 1-3 per cent and received B per cent. The middle west was entitled to per cent and had received per cent, and the Pacific states were entitled to 41e per cent and had received 61s per cent. In answer to a statement by Mir. Stone that southern and western banks send their money to New York. Mir. Beveridge declared that they did so merely in order to receive the larger rates of interest. MT. Stone de- clared that the treasury department had in three and a half months placed &1,000,- GOO in the banks of New York fin order that they might loan it out and St. Louis bankers had told him that while their money was out of their reach in the New York banks they had gone to that city and had bought currency there pay ing from IF to per cent for 1t.
 Three per cent was paid" declared Senator Teller. If he (Mr. Stone) had made the distribution of the money. he said he would have taken into consider alton the population and the geographi- cal location of the states, and would not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

IT. P. Burruss is candidate for county slperintendent of education, for Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24
LUMBERMAN HURT
 BY FALLING TREE
coLLAR6oNE AND TWO RIBS ARE FRACTURED WHILE CUTTING TIM5ER-FARMERs ARE SELL ING COTTON.

Cuba, January Special )-Chas. Stallworth, the well known lumber man, had the misfortune to get his collar bone broken and two ribs frac- tured yesterday while experimenting the felling of some trees. He had two squads of laborers clearing the under brush from tract of land from which the merchantable timber had been cut and a small tree was cut down on him. Prompt attention was given him and at this hour he is resting easy.
 Farmers are selling some cotton on the recent rise at prices near 12 cents. There is some cotton still in the hands of the producers which will be held while longer to see how high MT. Sully and his coterie can put it. Con- tinuous rains have interferred with crop operations and truck farmers will commence the season somewhat behind the same period last year.