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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
OF THE COURTS

w. E. Gordon was sentenced on three separate counts yesterday for year and a day on each by Judge A. c. Howze in the criminal court. Gordon is the former bookkeeper of the Huston Biscuit com pany, and he was convicted of misappro- priating the funds of that concern and also for burglary, being convicted on two counts for embezzlement and one for bur glary. He pleaded guilty to all three counts
 All four cases against Frenchie Gillian, charging him with having removed goods from railroad cars, were mol pressed.
 The case of John Wadsworth, charged with murder, was also mol pressed.
 A verdict of not guilty was returned in the case of Dick Alley, who was charged with burglary and grand larceny.
 Arthur Welch twas convicted for bur- glary and grand larceny.
 The case of George Gloucester, charged with assault with intent to murder, was mol pressed.
 Will James was convicted of burglary and grand larceny.
 The case of Henry Lewis, charged with tHt roDDciy Ot d ultinOHu SIuu rom 1 passenger on the East Lake car line, was taken up
 In the first division of the city court the case of Birmingham Paint and Glass conl- pany vs. J. s. Gillespy is on trial
 In the second division of the city court the suit of Samuel J. Keith vs. Alabama Great Southern Railroad company is on trial.
 In the third division of the city court a verdict was returned in favor of the de- fendant in the suit of w. l. Franklin ys. John Martin.
 A verdict for the defendant was re- turned in the suit of W. l.. Allen vs. Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany.
 The case of M A. Hillman vs. Alabama Western Railway company was submitted on brief.
 The suit of w. R. Satterffe1d vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany was dismissed for want of prosecu- ton.
 A judgment for s5 was returned for the plaintiff in the suit of Manley M Massey vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company.
 The case of Mrs. Lizzie Gaylord vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
PLANNING BIG TIME
 AT SELMA MEETING
STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS COL LEGES WILL ATTEND ALABAMA INTERCOLLEGIATE oRAToRIcAL coNTEsT-JuDsoN SPONSOR.

The intercollegiate oratorical contest to be held at Selma on the evening of April 17, is creating interest among col- lege men all over the state, as this con- test bids fair to be the most interesting ever held in the history of the assoccia- ton.
 A special train has been engaged to take Southern university students to Selma and great crowd is expected from that college. A large delegation from Auburn will arrive in Selma Friday and the town will be overfiowing with col- lege spirit. The Howard men will leave Birmingham on the morning of the 17th in chartered cars, which will be pulled directly to Selma via the Southern rail- road.
 A large party of Judson girls will be present at the contest as guests of the Birmingham delegation, that institution having been chosen by Howard college as sponsor The students of Judson have selected Miss Lillie Mae Sampey as spon- sor for Towards representative, and Miss Stellie Fancher and Miss Hattie Crumpton Hardy as maids.
 The orators will, be MT. R. H. Liddell, Auburn; MT. Irving G. McCann, Southern university; MT. John Arthur Prescott, Howard.
 There has also been baseball game scheduled between Southern university and Howard college to be played in Selma the afternoon of the 17th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
BOARD OF TRADE ID WORK FOR BONDS Campaign Committee ts Aid In
 Arousing Sentiment PRIZES FOR THE BREMEN Board Thinks It Important That Ap- preaching Tournament Be Given
 Warm Welcome By cit-
 zens of Birmingham.
PRIZES FOR THE BREMEN

The Board of Trade at most interest ing meeting yesterday and after con erable deliberation indorsed in unequivocaI terms the bond issue for s400.00O to perfect the sewer system of Birmingham. They also voted to appoint a committee to assist in the entertainment of the Ala bama-Georgia Ffremens association, and to join with other organizations in the fight for the Birmingham label, and to insist upon patronizing home producers.
 The committee, of which J. c. Collins was chairman, having listened to the arguments and had the circumstances fully explained by the, city officials and others, reported unanimously in favor of the sewer bond issue. These resolutions were adopted:
 Be it resolved, by the Board of Trade of Birmingham, Ala, that, in view of the rapid growth of Birmingham and the enlargement of our territory, we deem 1t necessary to the health and proper sanitation of our city that the present sanitary system be enlarged, and addi- tonal sewers constructed to meet the requirements of our enlarged population and area.
 Be 1t further resolved, that the valuable Jefferson county trunk sewers which were constructed at great cost a short While ago, cannot be used advantage- ously by this city unless we build other sewers connecting them to our city sys- tenn on either side, and that this expense being Of general value to the entire com munlty cannot properly be borne by d tax on adjacent property, and therefore,
 Be 1t further resolved, that inasmuch as an election has been called to vote on an issue of $400,000 bonds for the pur- pose of providing the money to make possible the construction of the required sanitary and storm sewers necessary for the proper drainage of the city, We regard favorable vote upon this question of the greatest importance to our municipality, and essential to our continued health, prosperity and growth and We therfore, indorse the proposed bond issue and pledge ourselves to aid in procuring a large vote in favor of same
 Be it further resolved, that a campaign committee of fifteen be appointed to work for favorable vote for the bond issue.
 The board indorsed the movement to raise prize money for the fremen's tour nament appointed a committee to assist, and insisted upon the importance of giv- ing freely to this entertainment. The home label movement was not only in- dorsed but a resolution passed asking the various manufacturers to list them selves with the board so that the mem bers can be informed on what is made in the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Commissioner Hugh McGeeVer Makes Important Speech B.
 fore Board of Trade
ID CONNECT PRATT CITY
 WITH THE NEW BOULEVARD
Thinks Rights of Way Should Be &c., cured and Work Begun at Once On the Red Mountain
 Project.

The speech of Hugh McGeever, member of the board of revenue, before the Board of Trade yesterday, was one of unusual interest at this time. 'erhe boulevard to Ensley Is assured. Jefferson boulevard is the best name for this road. A broad boulevard will also connect Pratt City with the Jefferson boulevard at Tuxedo, were few of the chief remarks.
 Mir McGeever, however, took up an- other subject equally as important. He declared that now is the time to tunnel Red mountain across from Twentieth street, and said that if the property own. CTS and the commercial bodies would exert their influence arrangements could be made to connect Jones valley and Shades valley with big, broad boulevard right through the mountain.
 '"The board of revenue" he said. lis aware that it's duty is to serve the people. Through the good efforts of The Age Herald, it has been shown that the peo- pie of the county want better roads, and it is particularly fortunate that this de- mand came at the time it did, for it is the only time in years when it could nave been properly met.
 Heretofore the money for use on the roads has been very limited. Our best year had only given s30,o0O for 1400 miles of dirt road, and $33,00o for S25 miles of macadam road, repairing and con- struction as wel1.'
 Mir. McGeever then told of two acts of the recent legislature, the one to give 4t. .-... s&;1 1f ft1, which he declared was not right since it did not specify that the money should be spent on the big connecting roads which ought to be kept up through the cities, as well as the act which empow- cred the board to divert money from the general to the road fund.
 'This will enable us this year for the first time to use sS0,OOO which we have as a balnce in the general fund on account of economy. We are taking that now and are fixing the roads everywhere. The result will be seen shortly.
 ''The road to Ensley is assured and the people grant it to be a necessity. Pratt City will be connected by a boule- yard from Pratt to Tuxedo, thus con- meeting three of the greatest iron centers in the district.
 Now, I don't know of any better time than the present to tunnel Red mountain at Twentieth street and connect that rich section with Birmingham. On ac- count of a ravine on the other side at Twentieth street the cut would be small, the right of way could be secured and labor is cheaper right now.
 While part of that territory is inside of Birmingham, it could be arranged to use part of the city's share of the county fund and by an agreement the work could be easily done. These two propositions are of great importance and if the com- mercial bodies, as well as the property holders, will interest themselves they can get the tunnel"
 His ideas met with the approval of the board and the road committee was instructed to take the matter up with the property owners and see that the tunnel proposition is carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
WHISTLES
 70 GREET FIRST TRAIN

in whistle at an appointed signal It is probable that the signal will be given by a whistle of some engine at the Terminal station just as. the trains pull in, or the engines in the Woodlawn freight yards may start the noise, thus spreading it all over the district as the two trains steam into the terminal.
 A large committee will appear at the station, where Mayor Ward for the city and Sterling A Wood for the Commercial club will make addresses of welcome, and short replies will be made by the railroad officials.
 Immediately following the visitors will be given an automobile ride, and that night Col. T. l.. Russell of the Mobile and Ohio will act as toastmaster at a banquet which promises to be attended by prominent officials of many roads.
 The committee yesterday selected prom inent Birmingham people to answer toasts and every effort is being put forth to make it a memorable occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
NOW Is Time To Tunnel
 Through Red Mountain
 And Connect VaIleyS
Corey And Pa1ty Spent
 Wosf .0f Day Hf EnsIey


 High officials of the United States Steel corporation arrived in Birmingham yes- terday in the private car Convoy over the Louisville and Nashville, and are registered at the Hillman. The party consists of:
 w. E. Corey. president United States Steel corporations. New York.
 w. B. Dickson, second vice president United States Steel corporation, New York.
 John Refs, assistant to president of the Unted. States Steel corporation, New York.
 Thomas Morrison, director United States Steel corporation, Pittsburg.
 A. c. Dinkey, president Carnegie Steel company, Pittsburg..
 W. P. Palmer, president American Steel and Wire company, Cleveland. D. G. Kerr, managing director Carnegie Steel company, Pittsburg.
 Joseph G. Butler, president Bessemer association and Briar Hill Coal and Coke company, Youngstown, O.
 The visitors are here for the pur- uost of inspecting the properties of the [ Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, now constituent concern of the Steel corporation. President George C.. Crawford of the Tennessee company, es- corted the party from the east to Bir- mingham.
 This is President Corey'e first visit to the district and while he has become thoroughly familiar with the plants and the resources of the Tennessee company through official reports, he comes to see with his own eyes theacondition of things and to look over the situation with a. view of forming an idea of what should be done in the way of further develop ment. MT. Corey and those accompany ing him will remain here until Saturday and during their stay they will have ann pie opportunity of going over the manu- featuring plants and the coal and ore properties of the company. The visiting officials were met at the Union station by Vice President F. H. Crockard of the Tennessee company and a number of other citizens. The private car was transferred to the Birmingham Southern railroad and after short stop at the station, the visitors proceeded on their tour of inspection. Arriving at Ems ley they rode over that city in auto mobiles and then drew up at the steel plant, where they spent the greater part of the day MT. Corey and the steel ex- perts with him were greatly interested in the new construction work in the Ensley division.
 The party returned to Birmingham in automobiles. At 8 o'clock the visitors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
CITIZENS KICK
 ON FAIRGROUNDS
Want Magnolia Park Turned Into a Flower Garden Instead of Resort
 For Children.

A meeting of the Magnolia park com missioners was held yesterday afternoon in Mayor Wards office, when the com plaints of citizens against the proposed improvements in the park were consid- cred.
 A cry has arisen against using the park as playground. and certain people insist that it should be made flower and grass plot. A committee was appointed to see these residents and explain to them the importance of giving the children of the South Highlands school this great advan- tage, and the many other arguments. It is expected that permission may be gotten to go on with the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
MAY BRING TEST SUIT ON
 ADVERTISEMENT OF LIQUORS
William Wise Advised To Do Nothing That Could Be Construed Into
 Violation.

When seen yesterday afternoon Will down the advertisement of liquors from the place formerly operated by him on advice of his attorney, but that he was not bluffed into it. and expected to use lawful means to establish his right to advertise on signboards or anywh erc else liquors to be shipped from out Of the state.
 T have taken up the matter with my attorney" he said, and today re- ceived this reply to my inquiries:
 Birmingham, Ala, April ', 1908. "Messrs. William Wise & Co.,, Birming-
 ham, Ala.
 "Gentlemen-In reference to your in quiry that you have been notified by the chief of police of the city of Biz n,ingham that the exhibiting of an ad- Nertisement for the sale of liquors by the William Wise company of Chatta- nooga, Tenn, was soliciting orders for spirituous, etc, liquors within the deii- nition of section 50S7 of the Code of Asabama
 .I beg to say to you that I am of the opinion that such an advertisement whether in the newspaper on a bili board or in window, is. not soliciting as contemplated by said statute.
 "On the other hand, my advice is that you forbear from further exhibiting these banners or signs until you shall have had an opportunity to have the n, eaning of this statute judicial1y as certained, which can be done by n friendly criminal prosecution for an of- fense already committed, if such exhi- hilton constitutes an offense. And I fur .her advise this course in order that you may show to those who have taken upon themselves the execution of the prohibition law that you do not pre- pose or care to do anything which can be remotely construed in violation OF the law. Yours very truly,
 "A. LEO OBERDORFER."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Deputies Battle With Desperate Highz0aynlen;
 One Dead And One Hurt

were entertained at a dinner at MT. crockards home, 924 South Nineteenth street.
 Today the visitors will inspect the red ore mines and the plant at Bessemer, and tonight they will be entertained at a dinner given by MT. Crawford at the Country club. The invitation list will be confined to officials of the iron com panines of the district.
 On Thursday the officials will prob ably visit Blocton and the brown ore mines in that division and on Friday they will ride in automobiles over the business and residence sections of Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Stubs Toe and ereaks Arm.

Leslie Thomas while on his way to school yesterday morning stubbed his toe on a telephone pole at the corner of Tenth avenue and Nineteenth. street, north, causing him to fall across some other poles lying on the ground and fracturing his left arm. The ambulance of Shaw & Son was summoned and the little fellow removed to< his home at the corner of Huntsville avenue and Twenty third street. where the broken bone was set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Voluntary Petition Filed.

Voluntary bankruptcy proceedings were filed in the office of Charles J. Allison, cletx of the United States court yesterday by the Warren-Gahan Shoe company, which has for some time conducted an ex- elusive shoe store on Twentieth street between Second and Third avenues. The liabilities of the firm are given as siS,- 452. .91, while the assets are $17.79S .2S. Pro- ceedings in bankruptcy were also filed by w. E, Reynolds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

mingham. MT. Crawford will give a din ner at the Country club Friday night, the guests to include number of rep resentative citizens.
 Mir. Corey is not only a practical oper ating official of large experience in the iron and steel industry, but he is man of engaging personality and has made a fine impression on those who have met him. His visit to Birmingham is taken to be highly significant. 1t is felt to be singularly cheering because it is an earn est of the Steel corporations intention looking to further development on broad and extensive lines. MT. Corey's presence here is regarded, indeed as the most inn portant fact in the districts industrial progress since the Steel corporation en- tered this field during last years panic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Mrs. Marie Tersie schuessIer.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Marie Tersie Schuessler. who died Monday night at her residence, 2S25 Ave- nue G, were held yesterday afternoon at Our Lady of Sorrows church. In- terment was at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Arnold Mitchell.

Arnold Mitchell age years, died yes- terday at the home of his parents on the Gate City car line. Funeral services win be held there this afternoon and inter- ment will be in the family private ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
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their wide popularity and increas- ing sale. The retail grocers are learning that quality rather than price IS necessary to retain the confidence of customers and make a successful business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Hiodon Hurries To Scene.

Sheriff Higdon, accompanied oy Deputv Sheriff George Courson ana all Age Herald reporter, made flying trlp to the scene in an automobile, Johh Fehay. a small chaffeur guiding th@ machine with remarkable skill over the rough roads, and covering nine miles in 22 minutes.
 The reports ofsa lynching proved to be false, but the people in Ensley and wvlam were found to be very much excfted. The streets of both towns were mack ed with people excitedly discussing the affair.
 Prominent Italians last night ex- pressed surprise at heir two country men turning into highwaymen. Bolh men are said to have worked at tne steel plant until last Saturday nignt and were thought to be quiet, peaeeaoie fellows. They came to America if months ago, and have parents Tn the old country. The two shotguns were nnrchas by them last Saturday.
 The dead man appears to be from 70 +o 2S years of age, and has splendid athletic physique. He has jet black hair and distinct Italian features, with bad teeth He wore blue hannci Ssnirt with collar attached. black pants. black suspenders. black coat, overall rants, patent leather shoes, tan socks and gray, cofored cap, was apout iest 6 inches, and looks to weigh about lSo pounds.
 The wounded man, Salvatores Scan- n, la. wore black. crushed hat, blue checked pants, black coat and light shirt. He has dark auburn hair. is about 5 feet 2 inches high and weighs about 115 pounds. He is 2S years of age. owing to his jaws being frac- tured he can only talk by suffering great pain, and. practically nothing could be learned from him last night. It was stated at the Hillman hospital last night that his chances for recovery are very good.
 Had not Deputies Brown and Cowan come upon the two men when they did they would have been caught by Chief of Police Eubank of Ensley, Deputy Parker and Trainer Weems- who were following the hounds. The dogs trailed right up to the spot where the men were shot, arriving there a few minutes after the killing. Sheriff Higdon was delighted over the way the dogs trailed and especially as one of them was sui fsring with a cold in it's head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 7.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Wednesday; showers in north portion; Thursday fair on the coast, showers and cooler in the interior; fresh south winds shifting to northwest
 Local weather conditions for "A hours ending at 4 D. m. yesterday:
 Maximum temperature ..... ......... S4 Minimum temperature :. .. .... ........ 5S Mean temperature .... .. e. ..4 ...... Il Normal temperature :. .. q. .......... 61 Excess since January 1 .... .......... S Total prec. since January .. ........1403 Deficiency since January .... 3.07
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Woodsop Jones.

Woodson Jones, the infant son of Mr., and Mrs. W. G. Jones, died yesterday at 4S0 First avenue. The remains will be sent to. Brompton tomorrow morning at 6:25 o'clock by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Mrs. Sadie Speaks.

Mrs Sadie Speaks, age 30 years. died yesterday at the corner of Avenue and Twentieth street. Residence of the de- ceased was at Owenton and funeral serv- ices will be held there tomorrow. In- terment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

the other to the Lige Loy undertaking parlors. The 14-mile round trip was made in record breaking time by the ambuSanee
 Following the shooting the telephones m the sheriff's office were kept busy, reports being received that the entire country surrounding Ensley was aroused, ana ehal a wholesale lynching of foreigners was abont to take place. The reports. became so numerous that more deputies were sent to that part of the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
z. T. snaw 6 Son. undertaksrA
Green Undertaking Co.. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.

Two bargains, between twen- ty and forty acres-one near Powderly, the other near North Birmingham.
 AGENCY
 CO.,. 2117 Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Moonev Resions as City Clerk.

B. H. Mooney, who has for the past six months filled the position of city clerk or Birmingham. has rendered his resignation to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, to become effective at the next meeting or the council MT. Mooney resigns his pres ent position to accept a position on the editorial staff of the Birmingham NeWs' with which he was conntcted up until the time of his election Us city clerk. MT Mooney leaves the em. osnent of the city much to the regret of those with whom he has worked. navins made a most fav- orable impression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Cheaper rates to all eastern points reached via Southern Railway effective April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
What is it?

In point of fact, it is the freedom from poisonous and spurious in gredients,the excellence in flavor, that gives to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

Other Man FTreu Ns nc TdHs
 The other man turned into cross road, putting a house in between him and the deputies, and turning back, he fired as he ran The deputies gave pursuit, and Brown brought him down with shot through the back of the neck, which passed through the mouth and broke both jaws. The man had placed great dis tance between himself and the deputies. nearly a quarter of "a Alnile separating them. The distance as stepped off from the place where Brown was standing to the spot where the Italian fell was 3l4 steps.
 Lige Loy's ambulance was sent from Birmingham and brought the wounded and dead to Birmingham, carrying the wounded one to the Hillman hospital and