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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
SHAMROCK FIRE TO
 BE INVESTIGATED
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE
 UNDERTAKES OFFERS A RE- WARD OF $25o FOR EVIDENCE TO
 CONVICT THE GUILTY PERSON.

Montgomery, January 13.-(Special)- The fire which destroyed the saloon of Alderman James J. Sullivan, known as ''The Shamrock" on the night of De- cember 30, last, is to be as fully investi- gated as the laws of the state and coun- ty and the money of the fire insurance companies will make possible, and the eff fort to lay the blame of incendiarism upon the guilty person will be one of the most strenuous ever made in this city.
 The report of the jury that investigated the fire by order of Sheriff Hood acting under instructions of the state depart ment of insurance. will go to the grand jury with the backing of a reward of $25O just offered by the National Association of Fire Underwriters.
 The fact that the association would offer the reward was made lnown here today by P. B. Reed, adjuster for the Rochester German and the National Fire Insurance companies, who adjusted the losses. He intimates that the agents have a line on the right parties and will use this money and perhaps other resources to aid the officers in bringing the cul- prits to justice The evidence of incend- iarism was so patent that the sheriff jury so reported, and the state insurance department has complimented the work done by the members and Sheriff Hood.
 In public statement Insurance Com missioner Frank Julian says, among other things: "The department desires to espe- cially commend the sheriff for the promptness, enterprise and skill displayed, the high personnel of the Jury selected consisting as it did of some of the very lest men of the city, and for the re- suits obtained. While the investigation did not develop sufficient evidence to place the blame for the damage by the said fire upon any particular person or persons, it is clearly shown that the work is that of an incendiary. The grand Jury at it's next meeting will be asked to take up the matter under section No. 62l2 of the code.''
 Just before the close of the report the commissioner makes this very signlncant remark: There ihave been too many fires in certain localities from either nat llral or unnatural causes to excuse ana through cooperation of all parties lh- terested and concerned in precautionary measures and having due regard for pro- lection that protects, a large percentage of reduction in fire losses will be shown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
SOFT DRINK MEN
 KICK ON LICENSE Protests To Be Submitted To
 EnSley Council BOY ACCIDENTALLY HURT Companion Hits Ed Philips on the Head, At Tuxedo, With a Piece
 of Castine-News of the Lodges.
BOY ACCIDENTALLY HURT

Ensley, January 13-(Speeial) 1.-The miscellaneous committee Of the city coun- cil met tonight in the council chamber to hear complaints in reference to the li- cense schedule for 1908. The principal ob- jectors were those engaged in the busi- ness of selling soft drinks. It is under stood the committee will make some rec concentrations to the council which meets next Thursday in reference to these pro- tests.
 Several other matters of importance will come before the council, including the final adoption of the bitulithlo paving ordinance. The pavement has been ao- eepted by the council. On Thursday night the adjacent property owners will have an opportunity to make complaint should they see fit in reference to the workmanship and material of the btu- lithic pavement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Oneonta Bryan Club,

Oneonta, January 1S-(Special.)-A Bry- an club has been organized at Oneonta. From information that can be gathered quite a number from this place will at tend the Bryan meeting at Birmingham, January 23.
 The sentiment for the great commoner seems stronger in Blount county than ever before, many expressing the belief that he will not only be the Democratic standard bearer for 1908, but that he will be the next President.
 The following is a list of democrats who are members of the Bryan club: George w. Darden, M. C. Allgood, Charles Ingram, A. A. Fendley, w. A. Weaver, O. A. Steele, T. B. Mccain, w. L. McCorkle, J. R. Wooten, H. C. Me- Pherson, J. M. McPherson, Sam Hen dricks. J. s. DeLache, Dave Hood, L. D. Bynum, T. B. Russell John F. Kelton, E. B. Roberts, John F. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Personal and General.

Miss Pearl Varnell and MT. Rufus Mathews, both of Ensley, were married Sunday afternoon at the residence of Dr. 1 D. Steel of the Cumberland Presby- terian church, Birmingham. The mar riage was quite a surprise to their many friends here.
 Miss Annie B. Litsey and Mr Edward Randall are to be married at the resi- denee of the brides parents, 2111 Avenue F, tomorrow at high noon. Rev H. c. kegley will officate. After the ceremony they will leave for Palm Beach, Fla
 R. l.. Daniel president of the w. J Bryan club of Ensley has about com pleted the reception committee which will be announced later. All those who ex- pect to attend the banquet on the 2Srd inst will send their names to the presi- dent of the club not later than Tuesday night.
 The Humane society meets tomorrow at the Bush school house. The auditorium has recently been wired, and will be heated. An exceptionally fine musical programme has been arranged. All mem- bers of the society and the public gen erally are invited to be present. No charge for admission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
OFFICIALS AT HARTZELLE.
Governor Conner and Others lnvestl-
 gate Location For School.

Hartselle. January 13.-(Special) 1.-The state high school commission is here to- day, going over the field and meeting a liL r'local committee. with a view of locat- ing ' 2 county high school here. The comm in charge of the matter is showin. |. state committee every con sideration. Addresses were made this evening at the College chapel by Gov ernor Conner, State Superintendent of Ed ucation H. c. Gunnels and State Auditor w. w. Brandon. The citizenship of Hart selle is very enthusiastic for the school, and very liberal donations are being made and several sites offered.
 Mack c. West of Nashville, who has just completed tour around the world, with pr. Walter M. Lambuth secretary of the foreign missionary board of the Methodist church south. is on a visit to his father here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Boy Accidentally Hurt

An unfortunate accident happened at Tuxedo yesterday, in which Ed Philips, a white boy, about IS years of age, was struck on the head by q piece of stove casting by a companion named Tom Adams and probably fatally injured. Tbe boys, with number of companions, were throwing rocks at each other, and in the melee, Adams picked up the piece of cast ing and threw it at Philips, striking him on the back of the head and fracturing his skull. He was taken to the Cunning ham hospital, where he lies in a precari- ous condition. Adams was arrested this afternoon when the serious condition of Philips was discovered He is about F years of age and regrets very much the sad occurreance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Peraonal and General.

MT. and Mrs. H. F. White have as their guest Miss Elmer Guy of Chattanooga.
 c. L. White has returned from a trip to Darlington, S. c.
 J. N. Smthson and family return thanks for the many xindnesses shown them dur ing their hour of trouble. occasioned by the death of their daughter.
 Mrs J. H. Workman and family beg to thank their many friends for the many kindnesses bestowed upon them during the illness and death of MT. J. H. Nord- man.
 Bessemer Lodge of Elks met this even ing, and there was lots doing. Several applications for membership were sub mitted and several of those that had re- gently been elected were carried across the plains. After the regular business of the lodge was concluded a delightful smoker was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Negro Shot By Watchman.

Marion Collins, q negro laborer. em- ployed at the steel plant, was shot and seriously wounded last night by J. c. Johnson, watchman at the plant The negro was carrying off quantity of nails when discovered by the watchman who attempted to arrest him, and he broke away and ran. Johnson, who was armed with shotgun, ordered him to stop, but to no effect. Johnson then fired the shot striking the negro in the thigh. lie was taken to the Cunningham hos pltal for treatment, and, at a late hour, was resting well. Johnson was arrested and placed under bond, pending the re- suit of the negro's injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14

cited at any time, and his answers to the many queries that he received from the black face boys were always good. L. M. Barnett, Dennis o Brien MT. Tyler and MT. Capp acted as end men, and several good local stunts were pulled off.
 The acrobatic performance by MT. Lind say was one of the best of the evening" and was greatly enjoyed. Prof Memol of Birmingham also contributed to the evenings enjoyment with several enjoy able eornet solos.
 Too much credit cannot be bestowed upon MT. Louis Martin for the part he took in the affair. He worked the min strel up and then saw that the boys got together and worked. He left nothing undone that would make the affair a suc- cess, and a result of his efforts quite a neat little sum has been raised to go to- ward paying for the instruments for the badn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
End of Jamestown Exposition.

Norfolk, Va., January 13.-That there will be no official reopening of the Jamestown exposition for the season of 1908 was determined today by Chair man George H. Adams of the exposi- ton reopening committee, in a com munication to Alva H. Martin, chair man of the receivers for the exposition company. The only chance left for re- opening would be the purchase of the property for this purpose by private interests. The exposition receivers will tomorrow file with the courts their first report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Anti-Liquor Law Upheld.

Washington, January 13.-The SUI day upheld the anti-liquor law of Kan sas by affirming the decisions of the supreme court of that state in a num- Der of cases, including that of Fritz Durien of Shawnee county, convicted of violating the law. Durien appealed to the federal supreme court on writ of error on the ground the statute con travenes the federal constitution be2 cause it gives discretion to probate judges in granting permits. The de- csion was announced by the chief jus tice. There was no written opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Escaped Murderer cauaht.

Decatur. January 13.-(Special.)-A dep- uty sheriff left here this morning for Cairo, Ill.,, after Jim Parrish, who was arrested there. Parrish who is negro, is wanted here on the charge of hav- ing murdered another negro a few weeks ago. He had been tried and convicted and was sentenced to hang on December 27, but his lawyer secured a respite and an appeal was taken to the supreme court On the night of January Parrish escaped from the county jail by digging his way out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
CRIPPLE IS MURDERED.
Man Found Dead and Robbed With
 His Skull Crushed In.

Kansas City, January 1S.-The dead body of Sidney Herndon, owner of the Navarro flats, was found in his room today, his skull having been crushed with a hammer found lying by his sde He was known to have carried much money His pocketbook was missing.
 Herndon came from Tyler, Tex, in 1893. He, with his brother, Charles Herndon, who is now in Tyler, owned real estate valued at more than $1O0,- 900. The murdered man was a cripple and but four feet in height.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Receiver For Phone Company.

Cincinnati, January 13.-The Citi- zens' Telephone company of Batavia, Clermont county, went into the hands of a receiver today. The capital stock of the company is $l5O,O0O. In the ap- w. Guy Jones' stockh older, it was al- legged the company was $21,000 in debt. The company controls II exchanges and has 250 miles of wires in Clermont county, and is closely associated with other telephone corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Notice.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Trust and Savings Bank will be held at its banking rooms, corner First avenue and Twentieth street, at o'clock p. m. Tuesday, January 14 1908, for the purpose of electing directors for the coming year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before 1t. w. w. CRAWFORD.
 1-S-2t-7-14 President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Bank Receiver Named.

Memphis, Tenn. January 13.-A' special from Corinth, Miss, says:
 "A general creditors bill has been filed in the federal court against the Tishomin- go Savings bank, a private institution. which suspended recently, and President J. F. Taylor. J. M. Boone was appointed receiver with a bond of s1OO,ooo and has taken charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Representation uraed.

Washington, January 13.-In a mes- sage to Congress today President Roosevelt urged appropriate action looking to the representation by this government at the exposition at Quito, Ecuador, August 10, 1909 in celebra- ton of the tooth anniversary of the in- dependence of Ecuador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
chatta anooqans Coming.

Chattanooga, January 1S.-(Special)- Mayor w R. Crabtree. City Attorney George W. Chamlee and Hon. F. A. Hood. president of the Chattanooga Bryan club. have accepted invitations to attend tho Bryan dinner which will be given in Bir- mingham on January 2S. Mayor Crabtree will serve on the reception committed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Martial Law Ended.

Munce, Ind, January 13.-Governor Hanly today issued a proclamation de- claring martial law ended at Muncie General Mckee will remain at Muncie with whatever troops he deems neces- sary until he thinks the situation grow ing out of the street car strike war rants their withdrawal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
An Appeal Refused.

Philadelphia January 13.-The Pennsyl- vania supreme court today announced
 that it had refused to permit William Dacosta of Pittsburg. convicted of per- jury in one of the cases that grew out of the Hartie divorce suit, to appeal his case to that tribunal. i,l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Hotel Man Suicides.

Jonesboro, Tenn, January 13.-W. B. Colley, proprietor of the Washington hotel here, was found today in an out. house near his hotel with bullet hole in his head A 3S-calibre revolver was near his head. One cartridge had been exploded. He leaves wife and five chil- dren. ,.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
EmpIoves Cannot Get Land.

Washington, January 13-That an em- ploye of the general land office can not acquire public lands under existing law was held today by the supreme court of the United States in the case of Will liam F. ProSser vs. George L. Finn. The case had been pending in the courts and the interior department for 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Will Retire Certificates.

Columbus, Ga, January 13.-(Special.)- The Columbus Clearing House association today decided to retire one-third of tho outstanding certificates on January 21 One-fourth of the issue was called 1T some time ago. In short time the re- mainng certificates will be retired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14

The following are some of the consignors to Fies & Sons big auction sale Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a. m.: Moerlein Brewing Co.,, L. T. Trousdale, former Agent Chattanooga Brewing Co.,, Meyer Marx Co.,, Moore & Evans, Newell 6 Al len, w. L. Woodruff and G. w. Sowell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Democratic Treasurer.

Lawrenceburg, Ind. January 13.-Wil- liam H. O Brien, until recently chairman of the Indiana democratic committee, has accepted the appointment as treas urer of the democratic national commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
BESStMtR STREETS CAUSE COMPLAINT Negro Sentenced To Hang By
 Judge Jackson FIRST CASE IN HIS COURT Bessemer Young Men Give Success ful Minstrel Show For Benefit of
 the Marvel City Band, Re-
 gently Organized.
FIRST CASE IN HIS COURT

Bessemer January -(Special) )-The streets in Bessemer are at the present time in worse condition than they have been in many a long day, and as prom inent business man said the other day, it would be a good thing for the council to see if they could not agree on just one subject, and for the sake of argument and that the subject might be the rot ten condition of the streets in the city.
 Take Nineteenth street, for instance, the principal street in the city from First avenue down to Fifth avenue, it is noth- ing but a mud hole. If one should have occasion to cross the street he is com pelled to go down to the crossing and just as likely as not this will also be a mud hole Another citizen said that he believed that above all things, the prin- cipal streets of any city should be made to show up we'll even if the side streets were compelled to go lacking, and he could see no reason why the street gang could not be put to work on Nineteenth street and do something to it if it was nothing more than to fill it up with cin- ders. This at least would be preferable to the mud and ruck that the people now have to stand The mayor and most of the aldermen pass along this street each day, but the matter of improving it's ap- pearance does not seem to have appealed to them
 Every one in the city wants the county roads fixed but it is certainly up to the city to do something for the betterment of the conditions of the streets in this nil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Negro Sentenced To Hang.

The first death sentence ever passed by Judge William Jackson of the Bessemer city court was passed this morning at 10 o'clock. when he passed the death sen- tence on John Andrews, convicted last week of the killing of a white man in a livery stable about a year ago. When the negro was brought into copft he was asked if he had anything to say, and he replied that he had not had fair trial
 The sentence of death was then passed and it was ordered that he be hanged on the 14th day of February. T. T. Huey of counsel for the defense, arose at this period and stated that an appeal would be taken. The day of execution will prob ably be put off pending the decision of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Negro Shanty Burned.

In addition to the destruction of the beautiful home of E. D. Eiasberg Sun day morhing about 1 o'clock the fire flend got in it's work on a negro shanty r the western part of the city about 4 o'clock, keeping the fire department on the move practically all of the time after the midnight hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-03

AZ last an july n. teas. he
walked out free man. Whether
he meant Ia reform or not can new
en- he known but he had no
chance lie was watched and aua.
pected aud bounded
One nlght last October five
aloutha trailed his old pal Dutch
Palmer from hia home Go HoBnna
home In New York They saw Ito.
sau aad Palmer 50 10 a saloorA on
tsth st. aud few minutes aftsf a
womau'H scream was heard. aud
the men s.rv arrested an the
woman's evidence for attempted
burglary
A Now York ss,octiya IN whom
all humanity has not set died told
u rather dlfioraHs version OF Ito.
cams nfo from that of his police
record Horn Ia the slumu. early
acquainted With the vice Of the
oYcfcrowded touemputs aud
streets. he yet had enough
strength of character a. get little
education aud To learn a trade IT.
first mistake put him IN the power
~ the police aud eloaed all avenues
ol honest employment to him lie
was apicd on and Whenever lie
apusht employment he was reported
to hia prospective employer as a
crook And - be has accepted
the rulc laid down hY The po..ce.
once etonk alwaYs a etooi
and Is playing the game % the
best Of his ability with fearful odds
against him.
rLerc Is something tragic IN this
sp-eiaeio If an agency devised By
man Tor his own protection be.
come a iaEFurnaut that grinds him
into the duat
Can any thoughtful person truth.
.gllly SAY that Timothy HOGAN or
any u his fellow "cruakr' have =
chance 60 reform
Ones convicted uf a crime aud q
nian IL marked Tor lie Whenever
a crime Il committed he Is gath
orcd IN BY aYcrEeaious plata
clothes men" Sometimes he Is
he1 for days or weeks on "sua
plciou@ II he has a job. naturally
he !aass Il. and his hatred OF this
fetch. police pe~ar, that can make
nr mar his llfo. Decreases.
Not tufrequoutiy he a. "IuEged=
for 4 crime he never committed
The police knoN he il Innocent.
and worst Of ali he knows that they
know
There are too many morally
weak and montaily defective. PEG.
pio tn our prisons. not enough
snnE. shrewd sbusineaa" men
hiEh and mighty robbers % the
poor aud Nrnakuss Of disasters
although = tendency to improve ca
this Il nov diseofniblc Ia pubic
opinion.
In the face Of the facts that are
self evident 60 the dullest ihtcill.
senee. the sick and suffering aud
abnormal are loaded with chains
and made 10 answer Tor their dis
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS

bargain maiineca that are bar
Gains. actually marked down aud
nold at a sacrifice. must 50 az any
price. regardless OF coat. viii be IN.
haEafaied al the Grand opera
house. beginning Sunday afternoon.
on Sunday the Grand gives way 70
the Moore az the leading Seattle
play house. aud goes on a lactoti
basis for evening performances.
Hut the matln-na on Saturday aud
Sunday will caai soc AID Toe down,
stairs. 2ae and soc Ia thu balcony
aud iac In the gallery And Wed
nesaay afternoon will be special.
bargain dAy. RIO cents down
stairs. 2so la the balcony and Zoe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-03

HogU d 4 type OF the oouselous
criminal now. however be mas have
started BE has fiEutet eut dc,i
mite line of action In Watch tho %.
Ibice play leading part
iioxan h. goad machluiat a
quick. capable. efficient workman.
lie vas first arrested IN isae. for
mlxinF in q -sloun fight where
there was aans- shooting For this
- vas given five yeaFa on Hack
wells island Tie escaped. and aa
Il vac Impossible cor him % live
In New York aad work al hts
trade. he hnd a. leave.
About this time he fell % With
Dutch Palmer, already known %
the police a. safe hlower on a
sspall scale They worked west snd
finally U1-aa was arrested In Ohio
In June. tAsa. aud given a term ln
the Ohio peuitentiary for violation
Of the postal laws. He escaped a
few months later by hiding ia a
box OF tobacco which Was carried
ost aseng NilA od,ssF bsoes for ship
ment
Rseaptured BY Pinkerton mon.
iIooan served ont his acnteae. IN
OHIO asA vas ret<a~sd 10 1899 Out
sidc the prison duor Vas another
detective waiting % take him back
10 nlaso wells izlaus on roni al
eaoa frBEasts@ senteecs Of ak
years before.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-03
Continued AttraetIens.

Moore--"The Alaskan keEt
week Man of the Hour"
orand-"The Blue Moon" Next
weeli Arizona.
seattle--"A peaperats Chance ID
Next week @sYOn YonHou."
Third Avenue Cricket on the
Hearth Next week a Celebfat
I'd Case"
Lois-''Nell Gwyun" Next week
"A Stranger In a Strange Land
Coilssum--sniiiyan aud eonBi
dimes REratar vaudeville
Pantanes--t'al stewart aud com
pany aud other vaudeville
starz-AnnH Plum and her Broad
way Girls aud varied vaudeville.
Eden Musee - Passion Play
vaudeville. concessions
Lyrie-Seminary girls. burleaque
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-03

prdeas9 thoughts aud deeds on the
samoSlana aa the normal. healthy
human AqinE
untllNfn understand tho myriad
causes OF crime and learn TO dit
fereHtiate the sick from the well
aud proportion IN some measure
the responsibility to thaAdvaniaEen
enjoyed. We cannot call Yhe punish.
mont man deals out to mau hy the
sacred name Of Justice"
The nest article BY Mas partition
Will tell Of tAe "BrotneBiy Love"
Idea introducSJ into Cleveland, Ga,
police system.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-03

second Il ne sparkling and enjoy.
able as anything musical comedy
has rerantly given rs The com.
pany - of exceptional merit
throughout including q sphghlly
chorus OF goodly numbers and
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