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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
FIRST SUITS FOR
 YOLANDE DISASTER
Ttsee Plaintiffs Seek Damages of $2o,.
 900 Each For Death of Intestates.

The first suits in which the Yo1ande Coal and Coke company is involved as the result of the terrible disaster at Yolande on December 16, 1907. in which the lives of some 65 miners were shifted cut, were filed in the circuit court yes- terday afternoon.
 Twenty thousand dollars damages i, claimed in each of three suits filed. The plaintiffs are w. J. Newell and !. |. Woother, administrators of the estate of Thomas Newell, deceased; Mamie Hill anu J. L. Woother, administrators of the estate of J. D. Hill, deceased; and w. Jones and J. L. Woother. administrators of the estate of Ed mund w. Jones, deceased.
 The suits are very lengthy being of seventeen counts each. They recite that on December 1e, 1907, the defendant, the Yolande Coal and Coke company, operated 8 coal mine at Yolande, Tut ealoosa county, and that the plain tiifs' irtestate were employed in iLe mine when they were killed in an ex- plosion. It is avered that the deaths were caused proximately by the negli- Gence of the defendant in permitting gas or coal dust to accumulate in the mine in dangerous quantities. Other suits will in all probability be filed within the next few days.
 Bondurant and woother are acting as attorneys for the plaintiffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
FIGHTING HUMAN>LoTTERY.
Mothers Say the sanctity of American
 Home Is at Stake.

Minneapolis. Minn., January S0.-In- censed at what they term an insult 10 motherhood" certain women in Mlnneap- olis are banding together in an effort to compel the manager of local theatre to desist from his announced plan of glv- ing away chances on 6-weeks-old child to all women who attend a matinee per formance at the playhouse in the near future, and as a last resort declare they will attempt to secnre an injunction from the court to prevent.
 The theatre maintains that It is legiti- mate advertising scheme in which many women, who wish a child, will be more than willing to participate. The baby has been provided, and if nothing happens to prevent, the human lottery will take place as outlined, the child going to the holder of the lucky number but the indignant mothers say that the "sanctity of the American home" is at stake, and they think they can stop the lottery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
CONVENTION WILL
 BE HELD IN DALLAS
SOUTHERN COTTON ASSOCIATION MEMBERS WILL ASSEMBLE IN FEBRUARY TO DISCUSS THE COTTON INDUSTRY.

Atlanta, January 30.-(Special. )-The regular annual convention of the South ern Cotton association will be held at Dallas, Tex, on February 19 and % This will be one of the most impor- tant conventions to the cotton growing end business interests of the south ever Leld in the history of the association. Subjects will be discussed and ad- dresses delivered on every leading phase of the cotton industry.
 The welcome address on the part of the state of Texas will be made by his excellency Goevrnor T. NJ Campbell Other principal speakers on leading topics of interest will be such well known men as Hon. K. T. Miner, com missioner of agriculture of Texas; Hon. John L. Spurlin of Hamilton, Tex; W. D. Nesbitt of Birmingham. Ala. John D. Walker, Sparta, Ga. F. H. Hyatt, Columbia, s. C.; E. D. Smith, Lynch burg, S. G.; S. N. D. North, director census bureau, Washington, D. C.; W. R. Dodson, director agricultural ex pertinent station, Baton Rouge, La. and other men of prominence and wide familiarity with the questions which are now of vital importance to the cotton growing interests in the south. Questions pertaining to wareh ousing, financing and mark eting the cotton crop will be fully discussed and steps taken to improve existing methods and conditions. Checking the credit sys- tenn and stressing the necessity for diversified agriculture are also ques tions of prime importance at this time. laws which will confine trading in our laws which vii lconfine trading in our large cotton exchanges to a strictly legitimate basis is a matter of vital importance at this time, and should receive the attention of the best posted men in tfre south.
 Large delegations should be present at the convention from every cotton growing state in the south, and espe- cially should the great state of Texas send hundreds of representatives. The people must rally and stand for tn cir rights if they expect to make progress in the future marketing of their great staple crop. Farmers, bankers mer :. chants, manufacturers and all avoca- tions in the south interested in the fight the growers are making to main tain good prices for the cotton crop are cordially invited to attend this convention, whether they be members of the Southern Cotton association of other organizations.
 The convention will be held under the local auspices of the Dallas Conner cial club, of which Hon. John G. Hun ter is secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
DISHEROON GETS TIGER.
Man Who Would Turn Up Others Is
 Caught Himself.

A. L. Whatley, a white man, walked into police headquarters last night in an intoxicated condition and told Off cer Disheroon that he was going around the corner and meet blind tiger; offered to turn the beast up and said 1t would be easy ito catch him. The officer followed the man, but after being led a distance of some seven or eight blocks and find ing no blind tiger Officer Disheroon placed the man under arrest.
 Upon searching him it was found that he was loaded outside as well as inter- nally. Several bottles of whisky were taken from Whatley's pockets. He was placed in the city jail on a charge of vio- lating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Will Put In Switch Points.

The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company are preparing to replace the switch points at the intersection of Avenue E and Nineteenth street. This will neeessitate the tearing up at this point the bitulithic paving so recently laid. The reason the change was not made prior to the laying of the pavement was the fact that the points had to be ordered, as they are of special make and have just been received. A large force of men will be put to work on mak- ing the change and the work rushed as rapidly as possible. There will be no delay of the car service as the actual change will be made at night. The work will be completed in about F days, provided the weather is not too unfavorable. The company will replace the pavement at their expo nse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
UNAFFECTED BY THE
 FINANCIAL FURRY
MINISTER OF FINANCE SAYS MEX. Ico's BUSINESS IS SOUND-RAiL- ROAD MERCER WILL BE sATIs- FAcToRILY ARRANGED.

Mexico City. January 3O.-"The econom- ic situation in Mexico is improving and is distinctly better now than it was in December said Minister of Finance Li- mantour today, when discussing financial matters. The minister had been asked re- garding measures contemplated by the government for the purpose of improving the situation. He stated that no plans under consideration should be regarded as being especially connected with the finan- cial situation.
 Tn reality" said MT. Limantour. "our business situation is in no sense such as to occasion serious anxiety. There never has been a moment during the pe- riod of finanGal stringency which has af- fected the entire world when there was the remotest danger of a panic or any thing resembling it in Mexico"
 It is believed by officials connected with the negotiations that the railroad merger will be arranged satisfactorily by Febru- ary 15, which is the financial limit of op- tiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Addition To Hotel.

The store under the Grand hotel, on Nineteenth street, formerly occupied by a saloon, has been turned into a lobby and the place adds a great deal to the gen. eral appearance of the hotel. It has been thoroughly remodeled and is roomy and well ventilated This is one thing the Grand hotel has long been in need of. The patrons can now have some comfort able place to vile away the evenings. All of the leading newspapers and maga- zines will be provided, and the manage ment feels that this will help to enter tain the guests and the same time will be appreciated. The entrance to the hotel, which is on Second avenue, will be closed just as soon as the lobby on the Nine- teenth street side Is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
ICY BLASTS SEND
 MERCURY TUMBLING
INTENSE GOLD CAUSES SUFFER- ING IN NEW YoRK-NEW ENG- LAND HAS ZERO WEATHER FOR FIRST TIME.

New York, January 3O.-The icy blasts which swept down on the city last night sent the mercury tumbling to the lowest point of the present sea- son and brought intense suffering to thousands and death to some. Patrick Allen, who for 40 years had been a horse driver succumbed to cold and exposure just as he was about 10 finish his nights work and tumbled from the platform.
 John J. Harrington. news dealer. was found lying in a roadway in the Bronx so badly frozen that he died soon after being taken to hospital.
 man who said he was GiIfter Elm pei, 2S years old. was found lying in sensible in Union square. He is in q hospital in a critical condition. Six teen-year-old Charles Jackson also is in a serious condition as result of ex- posture.
 The mercury stands at degreAs above zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Has Lea Mashed.

J. S. Bass, who is well known in this city, had the misfortune to have his leg so badly mashed this morning while coup ling cars at the big pipe shops that 1t was found necessary to amputate it. M
 It apbears that he was in the act hof making a coupling when his foot slipped, and he was thrown under one of the cars. His left leg was horribly mashed and a hurry call was sent to the city for the ann bulance of Jacobs &z Son. The injured man was taken to a hospital and an op- eration was found to be necessary. It is believed that the operation was success full, and unless complications should set in, 1t Is believed that he will pull through all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Alarm Felt For Steamer.

Philadelphia. January S0-Alarm is felt here for the safety of the steamer Blue fields of the Southern Steamship line which left Jacksonville on January N, for this port Nothing has been heard from the steamer since the date of sail the storm that swept the Atlantic coast last week. The vessel usually makes the trip in three days. The Bluefields is in command of Captain Higgins of Col lnswood, N. J., and has a crew of IS men. The \ maritime exchange today asked the chief of the government reve- nue cutter service to look out for the missing boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Took Home Treatment
 For Drunkenness
Did Not Drink After First Days
 Treatment.

Chas. B. James, Memphis, Tenn.
 I have taken your specially prepared home treatment for whisky habit and now feel better than l have for several years. I now have no desire for stimu- lants of any kind Your treatment Is all o. K. As a matter of fact l haven't drank anything since I began your treatment Before taking your treat ment l suffered greatly with nervous ness, which was caused by excessive drinking. I think your nerve tonic with which you hnsh up a course of treatment for Alcoholism a fine medi- cine. It did me a great amount of good 1 will therefore take great pleasure in recommending your speci- ally prepared home treatment to those who like myself have become addicted to strong drink.
 <Wishing you much success, I am yours truly, JAMES c. TALENT. Dague, Ark, May l, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
TRUSTEE APPOINTED.
Recent Financial Strineency Causes a
 Big Failure.

Detroit Mich, January 9O.-The Jour nal announces today that the Security Trust company of this city has been appointed trustee for Frank Perry wealthy lumber man of Saut Ste. Marie, Mich, and the Perry Lumber company Of which MT. Perry controls all but a few shares. The assets are estimated at between $1,OOO,OOO and s2,0oO,OOo, while the liabilities aggregate between $7O0,00O and ss00,0OO
 MT. Perry's i'll health, some unremu- nerative contracts and the recent finan- cial stringeney are said to be the causes which necessitated the trustee course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Tribute to the Dead. i.

Montevallo, January 3O-(Special)-A graceful and loving tribute was that paid this afternoon to the memory of Mrs. James |. McConaughy when. on the sec ond anniversary of her death. commit tee from the Montevallo Studiosis of which she was the founder and several times president, placed upon her grave q great bunch of the fragrant crimson and white carnations which she loved so well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Prominent Minister Dead,

Augusta, Ga, January S0.-Rev James Lamar. aged 79. father of Judge J. R. Lamar, ex-justice of the supreme court of Georgia. died tonight at the home of Judge Lamar. MT. Lamar has for half century been a prominent minister among the Disciples of Christ, the author of several religious works and regular contributor to the religious papers of his denomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Walker Will Be Given Up.

New York, January 30-Word was re- ceived here today by a. detective agency that the Mexican government finally had consented to turn over to the American authorities for extradition William F. Walker, the absconding treasurer of the Savings bank of New Britain, Conn.
 who was arrested recently in Lower Cali fornia, after chase of nine months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
LAPS WATCHING FLEET.
Two OrientaIs Go Ashore From a Brit
 ish Steamer.

Punta, Arenas, January 30-Two Japa- nese have come ashore here from the British steamer Crita. They are supposed to be present in Punta Arenas for the purpose of observing the passage of the American fleet of battleships due here from Rio Janeiro in two or three days
 The British steamer Crita, Captain Hayes, left Liverpool December 19 for Valparaiso, via Rio Janeiro and the strait of Magellan. She sailed from Rio Janeiro January for~Punta Arenas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
,.urs uoME CURE REMEDIES

Lror nrug AddfctiOns, A1cOhOI1sm, To- bacco and Cigarette Habits will be furnished at the following prices: Whisky, Wine or Beer ..........$l $lz. o0 oo Tobacco, Cigarettes or snuff ..; 1.. S.o0 Home treatment for Drug Addictions will be furnish ed on application, With a free sample treatment. Express charges prepaid, when requested.
 Booklets on Drug Addictions, AGO holism and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits containing testimonials, etc. sent sealed under plain cover. Corres- pondence confidential. Address, Cnari9s 9s B. James, or James Sanatoriun' lo' Poplar Avenue, Dept. 23, Memphis Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Prohibition Bill Killed.

Columbia, s. C.. January 30.--The prohi- bition bill was killed in the house of rep. resentatives today by vote of GA to 55. The senate is also opposed to prohibition. County local option is now provided for throughout the state. The dispensary in
 vestigation commission today declared J. s. Farnum fugitive from justice. He is accused of having misappropriated $550,- 900 while acting as an age mt of a brewerJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Personal and General.

Harry Grigsby is able to be out after having been confined to his bed for the past few days with a severe attack of grip.
 B. B. Hollingsworth of the Bessemer State bank was on the streets today for the first time in two weeks. MT. Hollings- worth has had quite an attack of the grip and his many friends hope that he will soon be able to resume his duties in the bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Successful Operation.

Montgomery, January 9O.-A success ful operation for appendicitis was per formed here today upon Lieut.. Vincent Elmore of the Fifth United States infan- try, stationed at Plattsburgh, N. Y Lieu tenant Elmore was called to Montgomery two weeks ago by the death of his father and was seized with illness while at his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM
.Ianl1arv 91. 1889:

January 31. 1889:
 Work begins on the George Morris four story brick block at the corner of Twen- tieth street and Powell avenue.
 Contract is let for the erection of the Moore. Moore & Handley building on South Twentieth street.
 Chief of Police Pickard orders officers to prevent the holding of meetings on the street by officers and members of the Salvation Army Salvation Army off cers appeal to Acting Mayor Mudd but without success
 Several parties in town are formed to explore the caves that have been discov- cred on Red Mountain by men employed in digging tunnel for city, water mains.
 It is believed that the caves are of volcanic formation and it is said they are very extensive as no bottom has yet been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Twelve Below Zero.

Milwaukee, Wis, January S0.-The cold wave still hovers over the north west, put the temperature has abated somewhat since yesterday. The coldest place in the northwest according to re. ports received by the forecast officials is Escanaba, Mich, which reports 12 helnVV zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31

At m . of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church it was decided to give a valentine social on February II at the residence of Mrs. E. T. Fields on Avenue D and Eighteenth street. Every body cordially invited.
 Professor Stephen has assumed charge of the choir of the Methodist church and will begin rehearsals next Friday even ing at 7.3O o'clock. All members of the choir are requested to be present as a special musical programme is being ar ranged for Sunday.
 After the preaching service Sunday at the Baptist church the ordnance of the Lords supper will be administered. Tns pastor, the Rev. o. r. Bentley, earnestly. requests all members of the church to be present.
 The Ensley School Improvement asso- ciation will meet next Tuesday afternoon at the High school building on Avenue G. A fine programme is being arranged and all members of the association and patrons of the schools are invited to be present There is much business to be transacted and it is expected quite a number of new members Wal be enrolled.
 M. H. Sherman, former superintendent at the local plant of the Semet-Solvay company, is in the city looking after his property interests. MT. Sherman was a member of the City Council and took an active interest in all the city's affairs. His many friends are giving him hearty welcome
 Miss Mary Hargrove of Tuscaloosa is visiting Miss Lester Scott at Palmer Terrace.
 The Rev w. 0. Wharton was in the city today in the interest of Owenton | college.
 Miss Laura Dean left this afternoon l for her home at Alexander City, where she will spend a few days prior to her 1 departure for Mexico, where she has se- | cured position.
 l Miss T. Crow of Gadsden is visiting her 1 sister Mrs. w. H. Wood, on Avenue l. | Allen Tetlow, who has been in Niles, O., 1 for the past few months, returned to Ems | ley today. He is at present with his | father on Avenue I. | The Thread of the Story club met this I afternoon with Mrs. Mohns on Avenue H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Scores of the Walkers.

Cleveland, January SO.-At 10 o'clock to- night the scores of the pedestrians in the six-day go-as-you-please match were as follows: Shelton 2S7.32, Prouty 2s0 10. Barnes 276.6, Dineen 266.2. Loestein 203 z, Heagle 1855, Klubertanz 1885.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Trial For Conspiracy,

Havana, January 30.-The trial of Masso Para, Lara Mret and others charged with conspiracy to start a revolution in Cuba closed today, decision being re- served by the court. The testimony throughout bore heavily against the ac- cused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Zero Weather For First Time.

Boston. January 3O.-New England today for the first time this winter Is experiencing zero weath CT. Ice harvest ing this season is being done at the lowest rates paid in years on account of the large number of men out of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
Judge Drops Dead.

Charlottesville Va, January 3O.-Judge George ". Morris of the corporation court and for several terms state senator, dropped dead today while on the way 10 his office He was 50 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
coldest of the Winter.

Philadelphia, January 30.-The cold est weather of the winter in eastern Pennsylvania was experienced today. The minimum temperature in this city was II degree below zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31

January 31 1891:
 Postmaster and Mrs. R. L. Houston return from their wedding trip in the east.
 The grand jury recommends the estab- lishment of a home of correction for juvenile criminals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31

Thousands whom it has cured vouch for the value of Hoods Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31

Only one "BROMO QUININE.-

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Used the world over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31
.Ianuarv a1. 1896:

January JI. I0Jh.
 Chief of Police Mcdonald returns from Houston, Tex with the man who is charged with working the gold brick scheme on Farmer Dobbins of this coun- t. sometime ago. Farmer Dobbins, who lost S6000 in the operation identifies the man as the guilty person. The prisoner is also identified by Cashier Enslen of the Jefferson County Savings bank. The prisoner raises strenuous objections to being "illustrated1 by the prison phtog- rapher.
 Jefferson county democratic executive committee meets and fixes April F as the date for the county convention for the selection of delegates to the state constitutional convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31

: Friday and Saturday are the -~ : only remaining days left in which '
 . you can pay your poll tax. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-31

Consign your horses and mules to Fies & Sons. Big A ucti on Sale Wednesday, February 5.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05
FOUR GOVERNORS IN SCANDAL.
Atkinson, Gambler, Terrell and Smith
Paid Jake Moore Too Much.

Jake Moore, ex-penitentiary war
den, for many years drew from the
state treasury on executive warrants
forty dollars per month more money
than he was legitimately entitled to
under the law, according to a pub
lished statement of J. D. Fitzpatrick,
one of his attorneys. The money
was first paid to Moore under the
administration of the late Governor
Atkinson, on recommendation of
then Acknowledgement Joseph M.
Terrell, and Moore continued to
draw the excess stipend from the
state until the time of his resigna-
ton last February.
This, according to Mr.. Fitzpatrick
is one of the bOmbshells which will
be handed to the Fielder Investigate
ing committee, and Moore's defense
will be that he drew money on ex-
ecutive warrants, signed in turn by
Gov. Bill Atkinson, Gov. Allen Cand-
Ter, Gov. Joe Terrell and Gov. Hoke
Smith.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05
CATERpILLARS' RAVAGES.
Are Causing Alarm Among Some Cot
ton Growers of This Section.
Bad in Baker County.

The appearance of caterpillars has
been announced in various parts of
southwest Georgia.
Definite information comes from
the territory west of Newton, includ-
ing parts of Baker and Miller coun-
ties, where the pests appear to have
developed in larger numbers than
elsewhere, that their ravages are
such as to occasion serious alarm
among cotton growers.
r. L. Edwards, a well-known Ba-
ker county farmer whose farm is
about six miles from Newton, reports
that the caterpillars are so numerous
in his fields that he fears his crop
will be completely ruined
Appearing at this early date it is
certain that the pests can do an i'm
mense amount of mischief if they
get fairly started. Reports do not
indicate that it is to be a caterpillar
year in all the counties of this Sec
ton, though it is certain that some
localities will suffer serious depreda-
tiOns. Farmers in the districts
where the pests have appeared are
preparing to wage war with Paris
green and the other standard prep.
aratiOns.