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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17
City Court.

First division, jury. Judge Ferguson. J. L. Tenny vs. V. c. Smith ct al de- tinue.
 Kingston Land company vs. Southern Railway company, defendant, and Louis Saks ct als, claimants, certiorari by claimants
 Mary J. Thomas vs Mrs Annie Thomas, attachment.
 Ensley Land company vs. Sheppard Lumber company, ejectment.
 Mary Hartigan vs. Hewes and Booth ct als, assumpsit.
 Erie Lumber company vs w. D. Woods ct alS, assumpsit
 Tedcastle and company ct als ys ". T. Simmons, assumpsit.
 Fred Miller Brewing company vs. Mot low Brothers ct al, assumpsit
 J. w. Hamilton vs. H. H. Suit ct als, as- sumpsit.
 T. B. Lyons vs. Sam H. Harris ct als. at- tachment.
 Gray & Dudley Hardware Co. vs. J. R. Taylor, assumpsit.
 R. N. Cary vs. Louis K Moss, assump- sit.
 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com- pany vs. Max Rogers ct als, assumpsit.
 Second division, jury. Judge Senn
 Charles Moore vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages
 Mary F. Wick, administrative, vs. T. c. I. and R. R. Co.,, damages
 Mamie Collins vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages.
 Lizzie Gum vs. A. and B. Air Line Railway company, damages.
 Third division, jury. Judge Nesmith.
 Frank E. Allen vs. Western Union Tele- graph company damages.
 Henry Rhodes vs. Republic Iron and Steel company, damages.
 Frank Perka vs Pratt Consolidated Coal company damages.
 Henry Mcfarland vs Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, dam ages.
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The Coal Barons have a fine oppor- tunity to start uphill, and they are taking advantage of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17

Thus far the allies have refused III overtures to come in and make it unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17

The allies are the orphans of the Chicago event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17

Chicago is trying to find a man who is willing to be tagged for vice presi- dent
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REPLIES.


 'T am misunderstood says Elnor Glyn. What difference does its make? It's a pity man can't draw his sal- ary as often as he draws his breath. Emmett Dalton, the famous bandit, went back to visit Coffeyville. Kans., the other day. The citizens didn't kill the fatted calf, but they made him welcome. Whoever saw a man and wife who were both red-headed?" asks the Atchi- son Globe. They are frequently seen in divorce courts.
 It Is said that John Hays Hammond can "smell a gold mine 100 miles away" How far can he smell a campaign con- tribution?
 A monument to the memory of Schiller and Goethe was recently erected in Mill waukee. The Schlitz family will never need a monument
 A professor in an English college has spent IA years in spillng drops of liquid on solid plate And now he embodles the results of his observations in book called "A Study of Splashes." Science is certainly wonderful thingl
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17

Taft should brace up his front porch and bid goodbye to the grass on his lawn.
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AT PEACE.

AT PEACE. Poor, poor fellow,' said the kind old lady. "You,amust find life dreadful in such a place."
 Yes, mum. It's pretty bad" answered Convict 999, "but dere is one advantage" q can't imagine what it is.' My wife ain't here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
THE RECKONING.

THE RECKONING. For wealth he toiled And growing old, He starved for love, With all his gold. It isn't new
 The lesson taught. True happiness
 Cannot be bought. And he who thinks In after years To purchase bliss, Buys only tears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17

American crops of this year have been inventoried and they foot up $8,- 000,000,00o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17

Gen. Leonard Wood has been singu- larly sighted in the ticket-making at Chicago.
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TOO BAD.

1OO BAL. Roses, roses everywhere Make a chap forlorn, If the others roses bear. While he gets the thorn. Looking on the brighter side Helps a lot, 'tis true, But the gladness seems to hide When a fellows blue. Though 'tis now the month of June And the birdies sing Far more sweetly, more in tune Than they did in spring; Though the bees and butterflies, Roam the fields anew, Only tears may fill his eyes When fellows blue. Wonder where the smiles all go And the bits of song, When a chap is deep and woe And his plans go wrong? All the sweetness fades away, Trouble seems to brew, Joy can't find word to say When fellows blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17
SOUND ADVICE.

That Mrs. Whooper. who brides herself on being an advanced woman, got a swift Jolt~ an ordinary looking man yes terday.'
 What did he say?" He told her to go home and get &C., quainted with her children"
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SUMMER FICTION.

SUMMER FICTION. ''That's a hundred pounds of ice, num-" The ice man.
 "No, I never was in love before. "-The summer man.
 q will be yours and yours only.'-The summer girl.
 "I caught eight in less'n an hour. One of em weighed five pounds. "-The fish, erman.
 I'm getting where I don't care who wins.'-The baseball fan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17
HARD TIMES.

why don't you bury the hatchet and stop quarreling with your neighbour" Every time we bury the hatchet his chickens scratch it up again."
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DIPLOMACY. 'Now, don't mind me- dear Chumply said And calmly took his seat; The corner of my desk he thought The place to put his feet. Anon, he pulled a vile cigar And blowing clouds of smoke, Proceeded at some length to tell A neolithic joke. And still the leaden minutes dragged And slowly ticked the clock, While Chumply fingered on the scene, A notion in his block That he was entertaining me With what he had to say, While in my heart I wished that he Were miles and miles away, Three quarters of an hour spent, As 'twere upon the rack, And when dear Chumply went at last, Dost think I called him back? Of course I did. I said, "Old chap, Your presence gives me joy. So long as you are round the place No griefs can e'er annoy. "You must be sure to come again And spend the day with me; There's not another chap alive Whom I would rather see." That's what said, and smiled smile And spoke in silky tones. Though Chumply makes me tired, alas, I owe him twenty bonesi
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GOOD RADIANCE.

GOOD RADIANCE. "Went to a jolly funeral yesterday. Did you say a jolly funeral?"' "Yep; buried a grouch."
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AGREED.

AGREED.
 I hold 1t true
 With him who sings
 That hash is made
 Of divers things.
 FIXED, Oh, the clans are getting busy In Chicago Noise enough to make you dizzy In Chicago Presidential booms are cooling, Candidates have quit their fooling And the hand of Ted is ruling In Chicago William Howard Taft is looming In Chicago. All the other lights are glooming In Chicago. It was all framed up by Teddy, Sure of hand and eye and steady, Long before the hall was ready In Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-17
Circuit Court.

Judge A. O. Lanes division. Jury.
 Annie Edge ct al., admnistratrix, vs Birmingham Southern Railroad company, damages; Henry Singleton, administrator, vs. St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company, damages; J. w. Wages vs. Southern Railway company, damages; O. F. Meyer vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany ct al., damages; Ella Henry, ad- ministratrix, vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company. damages.
 Judge A. A. Coeman's division. Jury.
 A. c. Smith ys Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company damages
 Julia Long vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages
 M. w. Parsons vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, appeal by de- fendant
 Julia Booth vs. E. l. DuPont Powder company, damages.
 J. W. Booth vs E. l. DuPont Powder company, damages.
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Western Union Telegraph company, re- oeived judgement of S1O0.25.
 The suit of Sallie Johnson against the same defendant received a verdict in favor of the defendant.
 A consent judgment for $25 was found ill the suit of Andrew J. Goggans Vs Southern Railway company.
 The suit of J. T. Duggan vs. Biz mingham Railway, Light and Power com- pany is on trial
 A consent judgment for $625 was foun1 in the suit of Fife Marshall, adminis- tratrix, against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, in the third d. vision of the city court.
 One thousand dollars was the. amount of a suit of Annie Edge, ct al., admin tratrix, vs. Birmingham Southern Rail- way company.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court the suit of Mrs. b. G. Col lins vs. the Birmingham Terminal com pany and the Southern Railway company continues on trial.
 In the chancery court two decrees were handed down dismissing the petitions oe Millsapp & Copeland and w. L. Martin il the case of ". H. McAfee. assignee, Ns. McAfee Go.
 A decree confirming the registers re- port of sales was handed down in the case of James Nelms vs Joe Rogus.
 A suit for $20,000 damages was filed in the circuit court against the South ern Railway company by Thomas Bowen, alleging personal injuries.
 Damages to the amount of s10,000 was asked in a suit filed by Katie s. Monfee against the Birmingham, Rail- way, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries.
 Wiley Pearson filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for $7500. alleging personal injuries.
 In the city court a suit was filed by L. V. McEntire against F. l.. Higdon, sheriff, and A. Sidney Cowan, deputy sheriff for $5000 damages, the plain tiff alleging assault and battery The petitioner states that on June s. 190S he was attacked by Cowan and badly choked
 The following dockets are set for today:
 Chancery Court.
 Alabama National bank vs. ". c. Ab- bolt; V. A. Loyett vs. James B. Bibby; Dock Dowdell vs. Woodward Iron com pany; Austin Pope vs. Susie Pope Nose Macklin vs. Beulah Macklin Henry Austin vs. Florence Austin Long Lewis Hardware company vs. Mrs. Mamie Wallace; John R. Copeland vs. Norman Morris, ct al. Annie Lou Car lisle vs. Frank Carlisle; J. w. Cotting- ham vs. R. G. Hamlett; M. T. Porter ct al. vs. Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line railway; Julia Lyles vs. William
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
is 1T MURDER?
Woman Found Dcad-Poison In Her
Hand, but Police Sny No Suicide.
PHILADELPHIA. PA, May 1O.-A1

Woman Found Dcad-Poison In Her
Hand, hut Police Sny No Suicide.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 10.--A3
mystery that savors OF more than the
ordinary surrounds the finding OF Al
body of a we'll dressed woman on a
clay bank In the extreme southwestern
section OF the city to-day. The Wo--
man was that of a rather pretty Wo-t
man of the blonde type. apparently
about thirty-hve years of ase. The
men coming across the brlckyards from
the Point Breeze Oil Works. on the
Schuylkill River. came across the BODY;
which lay with one foot in q small
pond Beside 1t lay a bottle that had
Contained carbolic acid. and it was
taken for granted that the woman mad
committed suicide. But when the po,
lice began an investigation they could
find no foot prints made by a woman
that would show how the unknown
made her way over the muddy ground
to the pond. They did find prints or
a mans feet and suspicion that the
woman had been carried to the place
was strengthened by the fact that the
body lay carefully covered by the coas
,helonring to the woman's suit OF
black cloth. a gray straw turban was was
pinned in place on the mass OF a ilsmt
hair which was not greatly dlsheN-
eied. The point where the body was
found IS far out of the way of any Or
ljnary traffic, but people living not iar
frnm the scene report> having heard q
irab or carriage drive by early tn,s
morntnr apparently Eolns m tne ~.
rection Of the open brickyards, Where
the body was found
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
RELATIONS STRAINED
Officials Of Venezuela Not, on Hand t,
Bid -Minlater Russell GoOd-Dy.

Omclalh of Venezuela Not on Hand To
Did rMinIater Russell Good-Dy.
WILLEMSTAD. Bay 10.-W. ". Rus
sci. the American Minister to VeneZ-
uela. sailed from here on the steam
ship Caracas for the United States.
where he Will spend his vacation of
two months. The American minister
arrived here from Puerto Cabello. Ven
ezuela. sailing from that port yester-
day after a visit to the United States
gunboat PadCcah.a His departure from
Puerto Cabello was greeted with sa-
Lutte OF fifteen guns.
That there is tension in the diplo-
matte relations between the United
States and Venezuela was shown by
the fact that none of the Venezuelan
officials was on hand to bid Mr.. Russell
good-by.
Thomas P. MoYat. American consul
at La Guaira. is shut up in that city
because Of the plague. 1t Is thought
that the United States may send a
gunboat there for the purpose OF trans
ferring the consul. because at present
there are no American interests re-
quiring his presence. President Cas-
tro's decree shutting off La Guaira may
be prolonged indefinitely, or until a
fun week passes without new cases of
the plague making their appearance.
There is great distress among the
unemployed. a. second relief train was
sent to the isolated city yesterday with
provisions. The death list is growing
and the whole town seems to be in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
WOMAN SHOOTS THIEF

Cool In Face of Danger, Producc1
"Gnn" at Right Time.
q YONkERS, N. Y. May 10-When
Mrs. Josehine Hamilton was awakened
early to-day by the flare OF a dark
lantern which had been turned on the
face of her husband, lying by her
side in bed. she did not scream. In
stead she closer her eyes and remained
perfectly still until the soft footsteps
of the burglar bearing the light sound
ed from the farther end Of the room.
Then she sprang from bed, grabbed Il
revolver from bureau drawer and be-
gan to shoot
At the first shot the burglar jumped
through a window, a second bullet fol-
lowed him as he leaped, and as he
struck the ground another ball was
sent after him. He got away, but
when policemen and neighbors, wko
had been attracted by the shots. reacn-
ed the scene. they found splotches of
blood on the stones under tho VIM
dow. Indicating that one or more OF
the bullets bad reached him. 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Officers andMen Of the Great
Fleet Practically Exhaust.
ed by Entertainments.
GRADUATES OF NAVAL
ACADEMY BANQUET
Members of the Press With the
Fleet Royplly Entertained at
Breakfast-Many Prominent
Spcakers-Reutcrdahl
Tells Of Nays
Needs.
). AN FRANCISCO, CAL. May TO-
After four DAYS OF indulgence

AN FRANCISCO, CAL. May TO-
After four days Of indulgence
in all the varied forms Of
~ hospitality provided by San
Francisco, which has worn
well-nigh every one to the point
of physical exhaustion, the otncers and
men Of the Pacific and Atlantic fleets
spent a Sunday of recuperatlon and
rest. Function has followed function
fleets arrival that they have hardly
had time to finish with one before be-
ginning another. Parades and reviews
during the day, followed by automo-
bile rides. receptions, balls and in
Vulnerable social events. have occu-
pied almost every hour OF time.
Annapolis Dinner.
Admiral Thomas remained at the
Fairmount Hotel all day. Last night
he contracted a slight cold at the ban
quot which he attended in Oakland,
which prevented him leaving his apart
ments to-day. Tonight, however, he
graduates OF Annapolis given at the
Paramount Hotel. This dinner was at
tended by about $50 officers from the
combined fleets and many civilians who
are graduates of the Naval Academy.
The affair was less informal than most
Of the previous functions. There were
Eimpromptu addresses by Admiral
Thomas and others upon topics per.
tanning to the navy.
Breakfnst to Press.
breakfast was given at II O'Clock
to-day at the Fairmount to the mem.
bers OF the press with the fleet. II
was one OF the most elaborate en-
ftertainments that has been provided
for the newspaperInen on the cruise.
Mayor Edward r. Taylor was one OF
the principal speakers, among whom
were also ex-Nlayor James D. Phelan,
Gavin McNab and representatives of
both the visiting and local press. One
of the interesting speeches was that
of Henry Reuterdahl. who spoke upon
the navy's needs and the necessity of
more attention to the affairs of the
navy by the press of the country.
The program for the cosaing week fl
filled With a variety of events in the
different cities around the bay. An au-
tomobile ride for 400 officers Of the
fleet Is on the program for tomorrow
morning. Many athletic events, in
which men from the fleet will partici-
pate. are also scheduled. There will be
excursions for both officers and men
to San Jose, Vallejo. Berkely and other
nearby cities. Trips to Mount Tamal-
pals and the big trees will be made on
different days. The official programmed
entertainments will not end until next
Sa turday night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11

AN FRANCISCO, CAL. May TO-
An unusual situation will pre-
sent itself when the Republi-
~ can State convention meets at
Sacramento next Thursday. Re-
gardless of the fact that President
Roosevelt has repeatedly stated that
he will not be candidate for re-elec-
ton, Republican voters of California,
by unofficial ballot at the primaries
last week for the selection of dele
gates to the State convention. declared
their preference for the President over
other candidates, and 1t may be that
the Sacramento convention will carry
out the wishes of tho voters and in
struct for Roosevelt
George Fl. Knight, who seconded
Roosevclt's nomination at the last Re-
publican National Convention, prob
ABLY will be chairman OF the State
convention,
a Party Fight.
The plan for taking unofficial ballots
to indicate the preference of the Re-
publicans In this State for President
was adopted by the State central COM
mittee as compromise between the
regular Republican members of the
committee and those affiliated with
the Lincoln Roosevelt League, the lat
seeking to wrest control OF the party
from the regular organization. The
Lincoln- Roosevelt League is committed
to Secretary OF War William II. Taft.
Some OF the leaders in the regular
ranks, although openly declaring
themselves for Taft opposed his In
dorsement by the State Central Com
mittee and proposed an unofficial prt-
mary to learn the preference OF the
Republican voters.
The returns from the unofficial vote
cast for presidential nominee at the
primaries show that President Roose.
Welt received the largest number OF
votes, with Secretary Taft as second
choice, and Governor Charles e
Hughes. third. Returns from the reg.
ular primaries, although held on Ma.
9th, are still incomplete.
Both the regulars and the Lincoln
| Roosevelt League claim victory. Indi
cations are that the former will hav,
safe majority.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
RIDERS STILL
TERRORIZE FARMERS
Despite the Presence Of Military
Tobacco-Growcrs Are Being
Killed, and Plantbeds
Are Dynamitcd
by Outlaw
Bands.
Especial TO Tho Times -Dispatch.]
ESfNGTON. KY. May t0.-Fron

many sections of the state,
where flying squads Of militia
1 have been actively engaged,
are coming stories OF anger on
the part OF the citizens who resent
Governor Wilson's action in ordering
out State troops by wholesale.
So acute has this feeling become
that the sheriff OF Trigg county has
advised people to shoot the soldiers
down like dogs II them attempt to
make arrests.
Indignation meetings will be held
within the next few days on account
OF soldiers. For the last three weeks
flying squads OF soldiers have been
appearing at unexpected places and
after remaining day or two ride
away. Several detachments passed
through this city last week and forty
four were in Richmond. Madison coun-
ty. to-day. Eighty soldiers left Gym
thiana last night for Brackcn and
Nicholas counties
OutraEes Continue.
All their movements, however. have
not stopped night riding. as two men
were brutaily beaten last week in
Rracken countN near where soldiers
patrolled. and in Brown county, just
across the Ohio River from Kentucky.
zine tobacco beds were dynamited
while soldiers camped in the same
county. In Boyle county. KY. with
soldiers within one mile. dynamite was
used TO destroy tobacco beds. and
farmers were warned. Roger Williams.
of this city. brigadier- general OF the
Kentucky State Guard. who is in COM
mand OF troops now in Western Ken
lucky, has issued orders that soldiers
must make no arrests unless provided
with warrants, the same as civil off,
GERS. Citizens declare soldiers are
doing no good. are frightening people
by THAR warlike demeanor. and that
money is being squandered keeping
them in the field. 1t is reported that
two night riders were recently killed
In Madison county by growers whom
they attacked, but this cannot be con-
.frmed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
MANY LIVES SAVED
switch Engine Hits Obstruction Placed

to Wreck Crowded Exprcss.
WASHINGTON, PA, May 1O.-The
passing Of a shifting engine. which
the would-be train wreckers had mot
counted upon, undoubtedly. averted a
serious disaster to the eastbound flyer
from st. Louis to Pittsburg on the Pan
Handle Railroad Of the Pennsylvania
system, between here and McDonald,
late last night AN obstruction was
placed on the tracks in such manner,
experienced railroad men say, that
nothing could have saved the fast train
had it not been discovered The
switching engine ran into the obstrnc-
tion and was ditched. A piece OF rail
was laid across the track and firmly
swedged In position, Railroad detec-
5tives are working on clue, whicA is
expected to result In arrests. Tho flyer
is one OF the most crowded on the
road In passenger and express traffic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
SPANKING FOR CASTRO
France Wants Roosevelt to Use Big
Stick on President of Venezuela.

France Wants Roosevelt 10 use Big
Stick on President Of Venezuela.
PARIS. May 10.-The recent expul-
sion of eight Frenchmen from Vene-
zuela has served to increase the re-
sentiment Of French public opinion
against President Castro's arrogant
treatment Of foreigners. The Temps,
reviewing the situation, expressed re-
gret that France did not send ships to
bombabrd Puerto Cabello, instead OF
simply breaking Off diplomatic rela-
tions. when NJ. Taigny, the French
charge d'affaires, was expelled from
Venezuela two years ago. It declares
that the time has come to act
"rhe United States seems disposed
to begin" says the Temps. Senator
Cullom declared that Castro deserved a
good spanking. Never was there Q
more propitious occasion for President
Roosevelt to use the big stick. and
France is perfectly willing to see him
enact the role of peacemaker. Nene-
zuela must be taught lesson, and y i
is imnateral whether 1t comes from
Washington or elsewhere, provided II
comes quickly" +.