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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17
Before the ExnIo.ion.

Safe Cracker (ready t. explode the
powder)-Say, Bill, when we get at ths
money in this safe we will have a Jolly
jamboree.
Yeggman-Yes, there'n be a big blow
out, all light.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17
Force of A.h;+

Teacher-He's always at the foot OF
the class.
Superintendent No wonder; his
father is a chiropodist.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-07-17

Nothing Doing Over There.
you Know
Then if that's the case, nybod
who wants a divorce had better get it
on this side."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
CAUGHT AFTER TRIP OF OVER 5OOO MILES John Calvin Humes Wanted In
 Kansas City TRAILEO BY DETECTIVES When Arrested He Was Writing a Let fan 41 L..
TAILED BY DETECTIVES
When Arrested He Was Writing a Let ter to Lady Friend In Kansas City, Warning Her to Be
 circun1spect.

John Calvin Humes was run to earth yesterday afternoon in Birmingham.
 After shadowlng the prisoner for bOOo miles J. Ward Erbs, Pinkerton detective, captured his man in room PIP of the Bir- mingham hotel at e;SO o'clock. Humes is wanted on charges of embezzlement, fraudulent use of the mail and swindling.
 When arrested Humes made no denial of his identity although he was registered under the name of J. C. Hedgger. AL though he leaped from his seat when De- tective Erb placed his hand on the mans shoulder he did not resist arrest Captain McAdams one of the local government secret service officials, aided in the ar rest.
 About i2 months ago Detective Erb was given the case of John Calvin Humes charged with swindling and embezzle- ment. AS soon as Erb began his investi- gation he discovered that the man was wanted. too for fraudulent use of the mail.
 Humes was spotted on the Pacific coast From the coast he went to Denver; from Denver he went into Texas and visited all the cities of the Lone Star state From Texas he jumped to Birmingham in which city he was arrested.
 Humes was under the name of J. c. Hedgger, making use of the three initials of his real name. His handwriting be- trayed him. A peculiarity in writing the capitals J. C." attracted the attention of the detective and after finding the name Al. m. he closely watched the hostelry. Soon Humes or Hedgger made his appearance and the detective recognized him at once. The man in the county jail is the living image of small photograph carried by the detective and which is the property of the Pinkerton gallery.
 Humes is q gentleman in appearance as he Is by birth and education. He Is 30 years of age, weighs 155 pounds and is five feet and nine inches in height He has sandy hair and wears a rnustache and burnsdes. He is neat dresser and glasses give him a clerical appearance.
 He has been in Birmingham for several days.
 When arrested he was addressing letter to a young lady in Kansas City, the greeting being-"My darling girl" The paper was torn to pieces as soon as the writer was placed under arrest, but the detective, after several hours of labor, was able to read it without trouble. The writer was instructing the young lady to be most circumspect in her department and not to make any immediate efforts to join him. He stated that he believed the enemy was on his trail
 Detective Erb declares that the fea- lures of the chase were the long jumps taken by Humes. "The average crook" said the detective, works one town and goes to others in close proximity. but Humes thought nothing of jumping 1000 miles,
 Humes was formerly a merchant in Kansas City where, it is said, he was a man of standing and popularity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
HENRY AND IA WKINS BO7H
 WANT 70 BE OIL INSPECTOR

The Board of Revenue will this morning go into the election of certain county of ficials which are appointive by that body, and the announcement of the success full candidates is awaited with much in terest throughout the county.
 Perhaps the hottest fight on hand Is that for the position of county oil inspector. The race has undoubtedly narrowed down between James F. Hawkins and Prof. M. V. Henry. The board will decide between these two men today. MT. Hawkins has held the coveted position for some time but Professor Henry has presented to the Board of Revenue strong petition, and his friends are confident that he will be appointed by the commissioners.
 It will probably be two or three weeks before the board can finish the work of appointing men for the positions which are now open. With one or two excep-
 
 tomorrow and as the play has been here several times before, Manager Douglas announces bargain day. matinee at 5Oc and night price of s1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
BIG CROWDS ARE
 ATTENDING BAZAAR
EXCELLENT LUNCHES SERVED EVERY DAY FOR BENEFIT OF ST. VlNCENT'S-MANY HANDSOME DISPLAYS IN STALLS.

= The St. Vincents hospital bazaar re- sumed operations yesterday morning at 2O11 Third avenue. During the early part of the forenoon the ladies who are in charge of the bazaar were rushed with making preparations for the big crowd which begins to assemble at the time an nounced for luncheon. From 11:30 to 2 o'clock a first-class dinner is served and the pnblic has been quick to catch on to a good thing. Lawyers, doctors, bus mess men, clerks and visitors to the city thronged the hall and kept the young ladies who are waiting on the tables as busy as bees. The scene was most en- livenins and attractive and was a round of merriment and good cheer for all talk ing part.
 The various stalls are brilliant in color and floral decoration and are stocked with beautiful and valuable articles which would make most suitable presents for Christmas. The contests are proving an interesting feature and promise to become quite exciting toward the close. The bazar is opea until 10 o'clock every night and will conclude next Saturday night.
 The following programme has been ar- ranged for the rest of the week:
 Tuesday doday), Knights of Columbus day Euchre party at 8 o'clock. Contest for most popular saleslady in Loveman, Josepi. & Loeb's closes.
 Wednesday,. Elks day. Baby show at o'clock Contest for most popular nurse at St. Vincent's hospital closes.
 Thu sday. Special Thanksgiving dinner Concert in the afternoon and evening. Contest for most popular undertaken closes
 Friday. Euchre party at 8 o'clock. Musicale. Contest between St. Anthony's S of Ensiey and Our Lady of Sorrows for car of coal closes
 Saturday. T. P. A. day. Contest for doll among physicians daughters closes. Supper from 5:30 to 8 o'clock. Dutch auc- ton.
 In the salesladies' contest which closes tonight, the race is between Miss Han nah Veil, Miss Nellie Levison and Miss Aline Loughlan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
MINORITY REPORT
 IN GAMBILL CASE Will Say Evidence Could Not
 Be Secured MAY DELAY THE ELECTION Majority Report Will Declare That eanbill Failed to Sustain Contest and That Hoyt Is the Regu-
 lar Nominee.
MAY DELAY THE ELECTION

The city democratic executive commt- tee, before which the contest of A. A.. Gambill against the a1dermanic election of Asa L. Toyt was heard, will make two reports as to the outcome of that contest.
 As is known, before the hour of final adjournment, the committee, by a vote of il to ', passed a resolution to the ef- feet that Mr. Gambill had failed to sus- tain his contest, and that the committee went on record as declaring MT. Hoyt the regularly and legally nominated democrat ic candidate
 It has now developed. however, that in addition to the majority report of the committee, another, a minority report. will be made to the City Council at it's meeting next week. While the majority report will declare that Gambill has failed to sustain his contest and that the committee has declared MT. Hoyt the nominee of the party, the minority report will make known to the City Council that it's efforts to procure evidence for the purpose of deciding the contest fairly and fully were futile. This will have refer ence to the ballot box of the general election of the Third ward, used Septem- Der 2l. This minority report, it is under stood, will bear the signature of about 10 members of the committee Should the remaining members of the committee sign the majority report and stt is be- lieved that they will, 12 names will be att tached to that document.
 Then what action will the City Council, the body legally empowered to declare the several nominees of the several wards elected, take?
 As is known, all of the evidence bear ing on the Third ward tangle cannot be obtained unless the general election box of the Third ward is opened. The execu- tive committee has irrevocably recorded itself as opposed to opening this box used In an election on which the contest in question is not based. The committee has taken that stand in spite of the fact that City Attorney Robert 1T. Thach has rendered an opinion to the effect that the committee has the legal right to wrench off the top of the box. City Attorney Thach, on the other hand, has rendered an opinion to Mayor Ward to the effect that the council has not the legal right to open the box.
 The refusal of the executive committee to open the box in spite of the Thach opinion may, it is thought, be the basis for further delay of the election of Third ward representative.
 At any rate, the election of a Third warI alderman is again in the hands of the council from which body it originally sprang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24

In order that the Il homeless and friendless children at the Mercy Home may have pleasant Thanksgiving the following has been issued to the public by the officers of the institutions
 Has the Thanksgiving appeal for the Mercy Home become an oft-told tale So familiar that you pass it by without a thought?
 There is no new story to tell--it is always the same. always the need, aT- ways the attempt to supply it. But each Thanksgiving day fin the Mercy Home is new one for some children who have never known this holiday with it's feast of good things, and for these and for all it should be happy time.
 There are II children in the Mercy Home today.
 If one turkey is enough for six or eight at your house, won't you think for minute how many it will take for the children at the Mercy Home?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
At the Majestic.

The unceasing novelty presented each week at the Majestic theatre makes this place of amusement one that never fails to provide the fullest entertainment for people of all ages.
 The attractions this week have the genuine hallmark of excellence, and the whole bifl is entirely different from last week and equally as refreshing in novelty. A pretty bit of acting is given in the playlet by Potts brothers and company, and the whole plot being hinged upon the marvellous resemblance of the two male characters, brings about situations that create the greatest confusion and Is hu- morous to a degree. The honeymoon of Harry sheldon and wife gets a rude n- terruption, but after a series of com plcated situations peace is happily re- stored.
 Nothing has been seen recently in the theatrical circles to equal the performance of the Great Austins in their novelty act of tambourine spinning. The dexterity with which the instruments are spun and tossed about is wonderful, and their act is first class.
 C. Herbert Mitchell, as monologue en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
Misery in Head

q had misery in my head, was ir- ritable-wretched. A druggist recom- mended Dr. Miles Nervine. From the first I improved, and I con- tinued until 1 was entirely well again." MISS VIOLA BAKER,
 Orange, Texas. If you are subject to headache, backache, neuralgia, epilepsy, weak stomach-the chances are your nerv- ous system is run down. All the organs get their energy from the nerves, and when they are out of order, it is because you lack nerve force.
 Dr. Miles Nervine restores nervous energy and conse- quently strengthen the action of the organs.
 Tho first bottle will benefit; If not, your druggist will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
At the GayetY.

The "Bon Tons burlesque at the Gay- ety is burlesque pure and simple, with plenty of ginger and snap to 1t. The chorus appears every few moments and pleases greatly. The young ladies are particularly good looking, while the cos tuning was especially good.
 Frances Clare takes the leading fem inine part and as on previous visits here took the house by storm. In each of her song and dance numbers she received encore after encore, being brought back B dozen times on some of them, especially in the football number. Her entrance in the first act in the song. Wont You Be My Chaperone?" was full of life and made a great hit.
 La Nina in her mirror dance proved to be real sensation. The mirror effect is splendid. Six young ladies assist her in the dance, and their sudden appear ance fin the mirrors, which were also re- fiecting the likeness of La Nina, was pleasing puzzle to the audience.
 This dance is introduced during the olio, being interspersed with number of other good vaudeville acts. The little sketch, "Sweethesrts." by Guy Rawson and Frances Clare is very good.
 There are several good comedians, while the feminine portion of the cast is blessed with looks. The Gayety was packed at last nights performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
The Four Huntings.

",The Four Huntings," family of ex- tremely clever dancers and entertainers, returned to tine Bijou theatre last night for a second engagement in musical conceit called 'The Fool House." with which they were very successful last sea- son. IT e show is diverting and is very we'll staged. Lew, Tony and Molly Hunt ing are all talented and they contribute many acrobatic and dancing novelties. RichsrG Hume, as Dashington Pipp, plays a quaint comedy role well.
 The story centers around Tommy Rob- bins, college boy, who Is of a. wander ing nature. While away from home Rob bins father dies leaving him S,0o0,oOO in the haEde of Col. Ipswich Jones, super intendent of an insane asylum called "rhe Qu'ck Cure" There is one stipu- lation in the will, that Tommy is to marry Daisy Jcnes, the coloners daugh- ter, and the money and estate Is ln- trusted to the colonel to see that this pro- vision is carried out. The colonel proves unfaithful and plots with Dinkelspiel. his bodygusrd, to marry his daughter on to some one else, any one who may happen to be convenient, thus preventing Rob- bins from carrying out the provision of the will. Colonel Jones wishes to spend the money on his sanitarium.
 Robbins happens along at this moment, discovers the plot and with Cinders help passes himself off as Billy Buttons, an expected patieDt. The daughter, Daisy Jones ha. in tie meantime traded places with the stenographer and Tommy pro- ceeds to pass up the girl introduced to him as the heiress and falls in love with Daisy as the stenographer. The comrlicatons wlnd themselves into tangle but just before the curtain falls on tae second act everything ends hap oily.
 'The Four Huntings" this season have a large compony and besides Lew, Tony Molls Jobn and Bob Hunting the prin- cipals include Miss Nellie Capron, Richard Hume, Miss Esther Nobles, Jack Marshall and the Broadway quartet. A number of new musical numbers are in troduceG and tie chorus is gowned su- perbly Some clever and picturesque cleo trical efe ects are presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
OPTION RENEWED
 BY MAYOR WARD

On account of the fact that a rumor was circulated over the city yesterday to the effect that the Eleventh ward acre. age which the city desires to acquire had been disposed of Mayor Ward in stantly got busy and because there was some question as to the legality of the option that he holds in the name of the city he procured another.
 The former option given to the city was dated November IA. It is claimed that the option held by Alderman For ney expired November IS. On account of the fact that the city's option was gwen before the Forney option expired the city's option was questioned. As stated Mayor Ward procured another option yesterday bearing date of November e3 It calls for the same amount as the original one, $l60O0.
 The report became generally known that the land had been sold to other parties for $20,0O0, the price at which the city was preparing to buy when 1t was learned that the option was held by John c. Forney. one of the aldermen, which discovery put an end to the transaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24

Another oold-blooded murder was ada. ed to Jefferson countys crime record when Ned Jones, and old and respected citizen, was shot down by unknown parties at his home in North Johns last night.
 MT. Jones was living alone in a cottage and the motive for the crime is believed to be robbery. About o'clock last night neighbors heard gunshots in his house and moment afterward a man was seen to run from his place. An investigation found MT. Jones lying dressed across a bed with his head and face shot almost to pieces, two loads of buckshot having been fired at him at close range He was dead when the nelghbors reached him.
 The sheriff's office was immediately communicated with and a posse of depu- ties with bloodhounds started to Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
Veteran ASSaSSinated
 Al His Horne in Johns
Ned Jones Has Head Almost Blown Off by Two Loads of Buck shot-Robbery Believed To Have Been Motive for Crime
 Fought in Alabama Regiment

While awaiting the arrival of the dogs guards were placed around the place in order that clear start might be made.
 The murdered man was one of the most highly respected men in the community in which he lived, being known to every man. woman and child for miles around. He was an Englshman by birth, but lived here most of his life and was a Confeder- ate veteran, fighting through the civil war with an Alabama regiment.
 He was "A years of age, but was still hale and hearty for man of his years. He was the father-in-law of Johnnie Col lins of Birmingham.
 During the nast few months he was robbed twice. burglars breaking into his home, and it is believed that he was killed in a third attempt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
INSURANCE MEN
 COMING MONDAY

A convention of the agencies of the Equitable Life Assurance society from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama will be held in Birmingham next Mon day. Prominent insurance men from a number of states are expected to be pres ent. The home office in New York will be represented by Vice President George T. Wilson, Medical Director w. R. Bross and others
 A banquet will be given at the Hotel Hillrnan in the evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
WeYk F0Y Early Train
 Or Northern Alabama

Capt. Jack Cranford of Jasper was in Birmingham yesterday to confer with J.. s. B. Thompson of the Southern railway with regard to putting on an early morn ing train on the Northern Alabama.
 MT Thompson gave me great deal of encouragement, and I believe he now realizes how badly handicapped we are in that section by tho present inadequate train service on the Northern Alabama said Captain Cranford.
 q pointed out to him the need of a train leaving Parrish early in the morn ing and returning from Sheffield at night We need this in addition to the present train which runs at very inconvenient hours. There is large and growing ter- rtory along the Northern Alabama now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
BAGGAGE MASTER HURT IN COLLISION Southern Freight Backs Into
 Illinois Central A, B. & A. OFFICIALS HERE Inspect Local Lines and Property of Birmingham Coal and Iron Com
 pany-Other News of the
 Railroads.
A, B. & A. OFFICIALS HERE

| The collision between a freight train of the Northern Alabama and the regu- lar Illinois Central passenger to Bir- mingham near Prospect, Walker coun- ty, Saturday evening, mention of which was made Sunday morning, proved more serious than was at first reported Baggagemaster Galloway of the Illi- nois Central was so badly injured that grave fears are now entertained for his l recovery. He is in a hospital at Jack son, Tenn.
 After the collision the engine of the Illinois Central was so badly smashed that it was necessary to procure an- other. With this the train was backed to Jasper, thence to Tupelo, Miss. On account of the fact that train No. PA, with which the freight collided, retired from Prospect to Tupelo, no accurate account of the wreck could be obtained in Birmingham prior to Monday. While no list of the injured can be procured. tis given out in Bir- mingham that between 10 and 30 people were hurt, although no serious injuries, with the exception of those of Baggage master Galloway were sustained.
 The accident was the result of a freight on the Northern Alabama back ing into the engine pulling Illinois Gen.
 Of 6o accident has not been well established as yet.
 Officials of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic arrived in Birmingham yesterday at noon in two private cars, for the purpose of inspecting the prop critics of the road in this vicinity and also the property of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company.
 Hugh M. Atkinson, president of the Atlanta, Birmin gham and Atlantic, and president of the Birming gham Coal and Iron company, heads the party, and others included are Alex Bonnyman, general manager; J. B. Rowland, traf fc manageri w. II. Quigg, general freight agent; W. 1T. Leahy, general passenger agent and J. l.. Homer, audi tor. A. J. Flynn. general traffic man ager of the Lackawanna railroad, ac- companied the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic party.
 H. E. Hutchens, general superintend- ent, and w. R. Hudson, superintendent of the Birmingh ann Atlanta division of the Southern railroad, left the city yesterday afternoon for Atlanta, where staff meeting of the superintendents of All the western divisions will be held. MT. Hutchens will preside at this meeting. Both officials will be absent for several days.
 ". s. Andrews, general superintend- ent of transportation of the Queen and Crescent. reached Birmingham yester- day morning from Cincinnati, and at tended yesterday afternoon meeting of Alabama Great Southern officials of the Birmingham division.
 The meeting was one of the routine sessions which are frequently held in the office of Superintendent J. w. Evens for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to the mana gement of this division.
 superintendent Andrews reports busl- hess with the queen and Crescent ex- ceedlngly good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
Marrlauc Licenses Issued,

Marriage licenses have been issued from che office of the probate court as follows:
 J. E. Parker of East Lake to Miss Sarah Dadaska Mullan.
 Mike Kelly of Birmingham to Miss Mary Beller.
 w. J. Bell of McCalla to Miss Laura Penola.
 Alex Brasher of Morris to Miss Ellen. Curry
 G. A. Crowder of North Birmingham to Miss Myrtle McDuffy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24

people are prosperous and they are willing to spend their money If given proper ac- commodations. I recall 10 stations with in the 50 miles north of Jasper. and if these people want to do business in Jasper or Birmingham, and if the travelling men from Jasper to Birmingham want to do business with them, the train service should be so arranged as to do the great est good to the greatest number.
 "The people of that section of the state deserve to receive their morning papers from Birmingham before nightfall, as is the case at present. There are numer- ous strong arguments in favor of the re- sumption of this service. and believe Mir. Thompson will see his way clear to ac- commodate us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
MERCY HOME CHILDREN
 MUST BE REMEMBERED

This year the combination of a large family and unprecedented high prices of food and clothing material las called for the closest financial manage ment. All money entrusted to us has been expended as judiciously and care fully as possible.
 We depend on the Thanksgiving con- tributions to round out the year with out a deficit.
 Will you help care for the homeless, friendless children at the Mercy Home ? As in the past, we leave 1t with you and we trust you.
 THE MERCY HOME.
 MRS. c. B. SPENCER,
 President. MRS. ". H. JEFFRIEs.
 Vice President. MRS. c. H. ESTES.
 Vice President MRS. ". II. STOCKHAM,
 Secretary. MRS. JAMES WEISEL,
 Treasurer.