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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
RE1oRD OF THE COURTS

An examination of the new Terminal station was made yesterday by the jury in the suit of J. NJ. Mehand vs the Bir- mingham Terminal company which is on trial in the third division of the city court before Judge Nesmith. The suit IS for damage resulting to certain property on Fifth avenpe. the alleged damage aris- ing from the construction of the flith avenue subway In order that the Jury might thoroughly understand the situa- tion it was decided to take them to the scene. The case continues on trial.
 A mistrlal was declared in this division in the damage suit of Emma Mekenz'e vs the Birmingham Railway, Light ana Power company. This case went to the jury about 1 o'clock Monday afternoon being held until 9 O oclocll yesterday morn ing, when they reported that no agree ment could be arrived at by them.
 Upon the motion of the plaintiff the suit of J. NJ Gillespy vs. Crawford Per iIins was dismissed.
 In the second division of the city court the suit of the B r, Poole Investment company vs. the Sloss-Shefield Steel and Iron company continues on trial
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the suit of Marion Henry vs. Thom- as A. Mclaughlin was dismissed for want of prosecution.
 A judgment for S25O was returned in the suit of Mary B. Sims vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company the jury remaining out some time on lhls case.
 The jury is out on the case of Tiny Thomas vs. Western Union Telegraph company.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court judgment for $40 was arrived at in the suit of o. C. Horne vs. James Berryman.
 The suit of the Bernheim Distilllng company vs. E. T. Chamblee & Go. result ed in a judgment for $40.
 Two hundred and fifty dollars was the value placed on a human life in vel dict handed down in Judge Coleman division this amount being awarded to T. H. Elrod, administrator of the estate of William Reynolds, against the E. l. Dupont Powder company. The deceased, it was alleged, met his death on August 20. 1907. in an explosion which took place in the defendants powder plant. Five thousand dollars was the amount sued for.
 In the chancery court yesterday the case of Leona Graham vs. John Graham was dismissed.
 The suit of Fannie Perdue vs. Sidney Hart was also dismissed
 In the case of N. M Davis, administra- tor, vs James Spake, ct al, report or the sales was made by the register.
 A damage suit for S5000 was filed in the circuit court yesterday by Robert K Sims against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, this amount being asked for alleged personal injuries received by the plaintiffs wife through carelessness of the defendants em- ployes.
 Archie Spencer, pro ami, Maudie San ders ys. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was the style of s1O,OOO damage suit filed in this cod't, this amount being asked. for alleged per sonal injuries received by Maudie San ders at the hands of the defendant.
 s5oO0 was the amount asked for in suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company filed by Eugene Hol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Bank and Postal Changes.

Washington, May 26.-(special.)-The application of A. A. Lesueur Frank Dawson, w. H. Lea, T. M. Jenkins, V. H. Farmer, and J. A. Cluck to organize the Bridgeport National bank of Bridge port, with $5o,0Oo capital has been ap rroved by the Comptroller of the Cur rency.
 John H. Simmons is appointed regular, Henry T. Martin substitute, rural car ~iers, Route l, at Hacoda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Invitations for Recital Received.

Invitations have been received in this city for the recital to be given at St. Cecilia academy on the afternoon of May 29 at 4 o'clock. The recital promises to be one of the most successful the acad- emy has ever given. Miss Kathrine Holt of this city. who has been a student at the academy for several years, will be one of the attractions on the programme. Miss Holt has been taking a special course in expression, and when she was at home last summer on her vacation her many friends enjoyed several genuine treats at the different little social en- tertainments at which she was present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
or the Press,

A meeting was held today by the gen. eral arrangements committee to get things in shape for the reception of the Alabama Press association which will come to this city in August. Everything that can possibly be done to insure the visitors a royal time will be done, and It is just possible that arrangements will be made to take them on a special ex- cursion to Brunswick, Ga Brunswick is the terminal of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. and if arrange ments can be made for the trip it will no doubt prove to be delightful one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
BLIND TIGER CASES POSTPONED
 UNTIL NEW LAW IS EFFECTIVE

Columbus, Ga., May -(Special.) J. The defendants in blind tiger cases Girard asked for a jury trial when ar raigned before Judge H. T. Benton of the Russell county court at Seal to- day. The request was granted and the cases were transferred to the circuit court and will come up in September. The contention of the defendants counsel that the law providing that defendants in prohibition law violation cases should file demand for jury trial within 20 days after arrest to get such trial did not become operative until 1909 when the general prohibition act for Alabama goes into effect, was sus- tained by the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
FINAL EXERCISES AT BESSEMER SCHOOLS Seab Wright to Deliver the
 Address ARRANGE FOR PRESS Efforts Will Be Made to Run Excur- sion to Brunswick for State Asso-
 caton - Personal and
 General News.
ARRAN GEMENTS FOR PRESS

Bessemer, May 26-(Special) )-The grad uating exercises of the High school will oe held at the Baptist church on Thurs day evening. Seaborn Wright will be the orator, and as Mir Wright has a wide reputation the church will no doubt be crowded by the relatives and friends of the graduates and those who are anxious to hear him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Cables Damaged by TrawIers.

London, May 26.-The damage done to transatlantic cables by trawlers on the Irish coast, which has become so aggra vated during the past few days as to in- terfere seriously with the transmission of dispatches was brought to the atten- ton of Foreign Secretary Grey by Am bassador Reid today. MT. Reid acted on the urgent representations of the man.
 agers of the cable companies. Sir Ed ward Grey said he would do all in his power for the protection of the cables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
They Come Back.

James Cowie of Kanopolis, Kan, is visitor to the city for a few days. MT. Cowie is the superintendent of the Royal salt mines at Kanopolis, and in addition he is the president of the Exchange State bank there. MT Cowie lived in this city for several years. or at least he claimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Miss Youna to Lecture.

Miss Young of New York will deliver a lecture at the Carnegie library on next Monday evening at o'clock for the bene- fit of the book fund. Admission for every one will be 25 cents, and it is hoped that a good crowd will be on hand to hear the lecture, not only from the fact that the lecture will be interesting, but because the purpose is worthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

land. the plaintiff alleging personal ii'- jures.
 Aline Young, administratrix for the es- late of Alfred Washburne, filed a suit TOT :3OOOO damages against the Birminsha"i Railway. Light and Power compahy' Plaintiff alleges that December zz' lsV'' Alfred washburne was badly beaten by motorman of the defendants and SD badly injured that it resulted In nis Geath.
 In the city court suit was nled ny Archie Robinson by his next friend Ftank Downey, against the warrior Pratt Coal Co.,, for $l0,000 damages -or alleged personal injuries caused py heavy rock falling upon the plaintin.
 The docISets of the several courts for today read as follows;
 City Court.
 First division, Judge Ferguson. Jury.
 H. c. James vs. Southern Railway com pany. damages; J. H. Martin vs Sousn- ern Railway company, damages Carrie Carter vs. Southern Railway company damages; D. w. Morris, ct al. vs. Brewer & Jones, ct al., damages; Underwriters 
 Real Estate and Rental company vs $. O. Watkins, assumpsit; w. c. Morris vs. Susie Ayers, appeal by defendant; Jeffer- son D. Meyers vs Southern Railway company. damages Will Harris vs. J. E. Hollingsworth, ct als., damages; R. Ii. Screws, pro ami, vs. E. A. Morris, dain- ages.
 Second division, Judge Senn. Jury.
 Charles W. Whatley vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, dam- ages: Mabel Creed vs. Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company, damages; George Christoff, administrator, vs. Bir- rlngham Southern Railroad company, damages; George Christoff, administrator, vs. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, damages. Third division. Judge Nesmith. Jury.
 Oscar Cottrell vs. Joe Levy, damages; William Fields vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Roster Brannon vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Gus Stern vs. Louisville and Nashville Rail- road company, damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Circuit Court.

Judge A O. Lanes division. Judy.
 Visula Jones, pro ami, vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, dam ages; Cooper & Norman vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, dam ages; Martha A. Morley, administratrix. vs Southern Railway company, damages;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

schools must run at least five months and the parents who would like to take ehil dren out to work have to refrain or de- prive the children of school most of the time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Red Me. in Session.

The Alabama Red Men, in state council here, were welcomed to the city by C. P. Mcintyre, city attorney, for the city and R. T. Goodwin for the Red Men. It was shown that there has been an in- crease of 500 members during the year.
 R. E. L. Neil of Selma, great saehem, responded to the address of welcome, after which the meeting got quickly down to business. This afternoon a trolley ride was taken over the city and tonight the visitors were entertained at the Electric Park Casino. Officers will be elected to- morrow rOOrniuP
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Kennedy Refused Bail.

gFtn Kennedy, the negro who is charged with setting fire to house in which his own wife was burned to death with four children of his father-in-law, and his own babe almost cremated, has been denied bail and sent to close con- finement. The showing before the com hitting justice was so bad for the negro that much of the indignation first ex- nressed has been .rearoused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Captain Wescott Dies.

Capt. w. D. Weseott, long a prominent citizen of the state, former sheriff and a Confederate soldier, died early today at the age of 65. He had lived all his life in Montgomery. Two sons, s. H. and Dr. w B. Wescott, and one daughter, Mrs. C. c. Cobbs survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
SCHOOL LAW IS MISSING FROM CODE Omission Is Said to Have Been
 Intentional CRIPPLES THE SERVICE Measure Requires That School Terms Shall Not Be Less Than Five Months-Judge Mayfied to
 Explain Omission.
CRIPPLES THE SERVICE
BY HENRY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery May 26.-(Special)-The omission from the code of the law requir- Ing that all public school terms shall oe not less than five months is a blow at the educational progress of the state in the opinion of W. F. Feagin. private sec retary to State Superintendent of Educa- tion H. c. Gunnels. It will make it im- possible to have uniformity of terms, IT, crease the objectionable summer term and fin a great many ways makes for the lessening of the efficiency of the rural school service.
 When the legislature gave an increase of sS5O.OOO year to the common schools the idea in mind was not to pay more money for like service. but lengthen the time of the schools at actual work. It Was argued that if the schools could run five months as they had been, with the cid appropriation they could go six or more with the increase. To the end that the greatest length of time possible be sc cured it has been the policy of the sp- perintendent to refuse to sign any con- tract for less. He can, under the law, approve four months as a minimum, if he thinks best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Suspicion of Crime.

There is a strong suspicion that the Western of Alabama train which was wrecked here Monday afternoon was thrown off by design, and detectives Of the road are busy on this theory. The track was good and the train running only 15 miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Kept Out PurposeIY.

The omission of the act seems to have been intentional on the part of the codi- flyer. James J. Mayfield, who compiled the new code wired MT. Feagin that me jaw was repealed by the redistricting act and the constitution. This looks mighty funny, it is pointed out as the cons.i- tuition went into effect in 1901, the redis- treting act in 1903 and all the time the five months minimum was being ob- served. This feature will be cleared ID in letter which Mr. Mayfield is pre- pairing for the department
 o. c. Maner of this city who was member of the code commission, says that the commission was guided by the advice and counsel of Superintendent Gunnels in the matter of the education laws It seems, however. from the statement of MT. Mayfield, that the act was not in- cluded in the list exhibited in the school chapter to MT. GunneIs, hence it was overlooked and not discovered until the work of the coming year was laid out. MT. Maner said that it was not the de- side of the commission to change any of the school laws and he was very mucn surprised to hear of the omission.
 The value of the minimum term law is largely in it's force to keep schools going. Contracts not being made for short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Car Line Betterment.

Engineers of Ford, Bacon & Davis of New York and New Orleans, are making a careful examination of the properties of the Montgomery Traction company with q view, it is thought, of bettering the equipment, track and service. Every tie. rail and switch is being counted and a census made of the constituency of each line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Henderson Wins Out.

W. A. Henderson won out in fight for chairman of the Second congressional dis triet executive committee yesterday, though a plan had been made to defeat him with Ray Rushton, who held the proxy of B. F. Fest of Baldwin county. MT Henderson was so far ahead al lie time of the taking of the vote that the name of the other man was withdrawn and the selection made unanimous. A. H. Arlington was chosen secretary.
 The new committee as chosen is as tol- lows: Pike county, o. c. Wiley; Cren- shaw. W. B. Martin; Conecuh, c. P Dem- ing; Covington, J. T. Bradshaw; Mont Fomery w. A. Henderson; Escambia, z. N. L. Smith; Butler, A. F. Gamble; Will cox, S. D. Block Baldwin. B. F. Feist.
 The returns showed that at the primary of May IS A. A. Wiley received S727 votes and T. J. Hall 4591 Thus has the dis triet sent back Wiley. who is now very i'll in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
STORMS POUNDED YANKEE.
Disabled Cruiser Was Given Severe
 Shaking Up,

Newport, R. l., Sept 29.-The United States cruiser, Yankee, ashore on Spindle Rock, Buzzards Bay,, withstood a constant pounding throughout the night and early morning to-day, upon the jagged point of rock on which she has been impaled for nearly a week. A heavy southeast wind raised chop py sea, and 1t looked as if the Yam kee might give way under the pow erful hammering. but observers from shore could note no change il. her position, other than that she might possibly be slightly lower in the water.
 The officers and crew were appar- ently still on board and it was be- lieved that the work of building the cofferdam would be continued as soon as the sea eased up a little. The fact that the cruiser held together under the heavy strain of last night gives the officials hopes of ultimate ly moving her from her perilous po- sition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
BROOKLYN BRIEFS,

Edward Leary has resigned his position as motorman with the Con- necticut Go.
 -Dr George W. Russell is plan- ming an extended trip to Europe for the near future.
 Mrs Louis Uvard of Mount Vernon, N. r., is the guest of Mrs Charles Gensler of Norton street.
 Miss Mary Purcell of Meriden is the guest Of MT and Mrs James Mag ner of South Leonard street.
 Patrick Lynch of North River side street returned last evening from New York where he spent the past ten days.
 Miss Agnes Withey, daughter of MT and Mrs John Withey of High land avenue left to-day for Hartford to enter the order of the Sisters of Mercy.
 The spring in the yard of the Hellmann Brewing Co worked over time yesterday. People came from all parts of Brooklyn to get water from the spring which is one of the best in the city.
 William Ward Bastian, the base- ball player, who last season played on the Waterbury team, has returned to town and will play football in this city during the season. He will be a member of the Brooklyn Athletic club team and is expected to show up surprisingly well on the gridiron.
 Edward and John Flannigan, who have spent the greater part of the past few years in the west, have returned to their home in this city. Although John is in the best of health, Edward is not feeling as well as he might and has given up entire ly his business as travelling salesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
HAYES AND BLODGETT
HsId iu $2.eo0 Bonds on Hold.
 pp Charge.

William Hayes and Fred Blodgeti were held in bail of $2,000 each to- day in the city court to stand trial later for perhaps highway robbery, They are at present nominally charged with breach of the peace The case grew out of their engaging a team the other morning and bring ing 1t back short time before the horse died in the barn of the own CT Halsey Curtiss. It Is said now by the police that some time on that morning as they were driving over the Meriden road when they en- countered man named Charles De- Bishop. It is claimed that they asked this man If he had any money on him and when he said he had not he whipped up his horse and drove away as fast as the animal could go. They undertook to fol- low but lost his trail.
 The police say that the young men then drove over Wolcott way and met another man in a team, Herman Greweng. They asked him 1T ne had any money and before he could answer they had alighted from their buggy, knocked hin. down and robbed him and left him stretched on the road.
 This morning Greweng called at the police station just before city court opened and was asked to take look around the place to see if he could identify his two assailants. He identified Blodgett who sat with another man in the dock.
 The technical charge of breach of the peace is based on their interview with DeBishop, while the more serious charge of highway robbery they are being held for took place in the Jurisdiction of the town Of Wolcott, where they must be tried if the charge is pressed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
K. OF c. THIRD DEGREE.
Meeting of Local Councils Will B,
 Held Next Month.

The members of Sheridan, Barce- Iona and Mulcahy councils are pre- pairing for big meeting to be held in City hall next month when the third degree will be worked on sev- eral candidates. The joint meeting will bring the councils together on Sunday, October IT, and the an nouncement that the degree work will be done by New Jersey knights will undoubtedly be pleasing to the members of the organization in this city.
 The degree team will be supervis- ed by J. J. Hickey of Bayonne, N. J., district deputy. Ee will be assisted by Thomas Mclaughlin of Newark, N. J., captain cf the guards. These men are well known in Waterbury and their manner of working the de- gree is said to be the finest in the order. Twenty-Five candidates will take the third and knights fron. all over the state are invited to attend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29

Oriental Laces in black, cream,
 and white, 2 to z inches, a ." yard 121oc to $2.25 Nets, IS to AZ inches, in Tus-
 can, Filet,, Oriental, Venise,
 Baby, Irish, in black, white cream and ecru, in small and
 large flora. designs, spotted, tucked and plain, prices,
 yaro .............. .49o to R 5C
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29
When the Noise Let un.

Two young women of stolid. common sense appearance were the sole femi- nine occupants of a subway car until there entered fashily dressed girl, with face made up like cosmetic ad- vertisement and accompanied by q young man attired in the "extreme." The two young women eyed the new conner with interest while they con- tinued their conversation. The train slowed down at the next station, the rattle and bang of operation ceased and the voice of one of the young wo- men became suddenly audible:
 If I had face like that do you know what I'd do? I'd hook 1t.
 The girl with the makeup looked daggers. her escort looked foolish, the speaker looked out of the window and dozen passengers looked as though they enjoyed it.-New York Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29

Persian Band Trimming, in the newest designs, including sou tache and raised effects, also lowered and gilt patterns, from E to 2 inches wide, prices, yd. ........ .10c to $1.98 Fancy Braids in all the new col brings, both plain and double edge, prices from, yd. .5c to $1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-29

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-29

sNN' 'N"iNN'N N"hlilldt Husphndfyl
Prof G. NJ Long. A. and NJ. college.
Domestic science, Miss Sarah w.
Lands and Miss Marths B. Mckinley.
A. aud NJ. college.
The six weeks summer normal viii
aford opportunity OF special value
TO three distinct classes OF teachers
and students: First for the improve-
nent of teachers certificates who de.
sire the most thorough grade of in
suuction; second, TO teachers pre
pairing themselves especially 10 meet
the requirements Of the new consti-
tuition relating to the teaching OF
agriculture and domestic science in
all the public schools: and third for
those students OF this college and 9th.
er institutions desiring 10 pursue their
studies during the summer season for
the purpose of making up deficien-
cies or securing credits on diplomas.
Fully one hundred teachers from
Payne county are expected by County
Superintendent Bilyeu to attend the
normal at the A. and M. college. No
accurate estimate can now be furnish.
ed OF the number to attend from other
counties In this state The certifi-
Gates granted by this Saltwater nor.
NAL VIII entltle teachers 10 employ.
ment IN any county IN Oklahoma
Immediately upon toe close OF the
summer school the state cotton con.
ference will be held in connection
With the annual meeting OF the board
OF agriculture at Saltwater. when all
OF the ten regular members OF the
board will be elected by the dele.
gates from county farmers institutes
gathered here on August II. for taGt
purpose. There IS a marked disposi.
ton noted on the part Of the new ad.
OF the A. and NJ. college
10 keep the institution open for ele.