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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
COM PENSIONERS
 ARE AT GADSDEN
WILL INSPECT RAILROAD PROP ERTlES IN THE VIclNlTY-MAY USE ALABAMA MARBLE IN NEW FEDERAL BUILDING.

Gadsden, July 16.-(Special. )-Charlss Henderson and W. D. Nesbitt of the Alabama state railroad commission are in the city to make an inspection of the railroad properties here. They will make this headquarters for some days, while they visit some of the adjoining counties that can be best reached from this place.
 Talk of Alabama marble to be used as the building material In the new federal structure to be erected here was revived today by the visit here ot a representative of the Alabama White Marble company, who displayed sam ? ples of the company's product and dis cussed the cost of the material as compared with brick or stone. The people here are very much in favor of having the marble used, and the super vising architect has signfied his will ingness to consider 1t and if It's strength and lasting qualities are sat isfactory and It's cost will come within the appropriation he will be willing to specify it as the material to be used.
 Work on the extension of the water mains Is being pushed with all possi- ble haste and much territory that has heretofore been dry will have water available within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
LIGHT AND WATER
 FOR ALBERTYILLE
AN ENTHUSIASTIC COMMERCIAL CLUB IS ORGANIZED, WITH 88 MEMBERs-IMPRovEMENTs ARE PROMISED IN YEARS TIME.

Albertville. July 16.-(Special.) )-One of of Albertville was held Monday night and organized the Albertville Commercial club The meeting was called to order by Capt. J. C. Coleman, who stated the object of the meeting, and Dr. J. R. Thomas was elected temporary chairman and F. B. McNaron secretary. The meet ing at once got down to business and speeches were made by some of the most prominent citizens. Water works, sewer age system and electric lights will be the first work of the club, and immedi- ate steps were taken to secure both, and it is now a certainty that Albertville will have water works and lights within 8 year.
 Albertville will no doubt receive great benefits from the club, as every member is a booster, and the interest of the town will be pushed by all. After enrolling SS members the following officers were elected: Dr. J. R. Thomas, president; r. B. McNaron, first vice president; J. C. Coleman, second vice president J. M. Kyser, third vice president; w. H. Hood. secretary; w. A. Luther, treasurer; com mittee on membership, w. c. Sims, w. Il. Hood, A. H. Butler.
 The Albertville Rifles are fast getting into fine shape to go to the encampmcnt next week at Chickamauga park, and over 75 are enrolled in the company. Cap tain Coleman has one of the best com panies in the state. Company carried off the majority of the prizes last year at the encampment, and are determined to keep up their reputation this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17

the ground and dismounted. He had the appearance of a typical young man of the range. His face was bronzed and his eyes clear and penetrating, 'I owe fellow d debt which I believe I will pay right now" the stranger said.
 No sooner had he made the remark than he walked off in the direction of Sandy, who had his gun in his right hand and was firing it into the air every few steps. The stranger approached Sandy, pulled his gun and unceremoni- ously dragged the bully up to the saloon and led him in that fashion up to the bar. Get me a pan of water and set it upon the floor" he said to the bar keeper.
 The order was complied with, Sandy standing there meekly wondering what was going to happen to him. Now get down on the floor and drink water out of that pan like a dog" the former ten derfoot ordered Sandy at first refused. but when the stranger began twirling his gun around on his forefnger and sal1 the order must be obeyed, the cowed fei- low unlimbered and lay down upon the floor and began drinking water out of the pan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Restaurant Ethics.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 What should a man expect in the way of redress if he goes into a restaurant and a waiter spills something over him?' inquired a customer as he sat at the lunch counter of a Market street cafe yesterday. Depends upon the damage? Yes; l guess 1t does Now, that fellow who just dropped that spoon on me de- serves some sort of censure for his clum- siness, for, had he been careful, it would not have happened. l don't suppose there will be any mark when the spot is dry, but it's annoying to a man, anyway, and in some cases no apologies are even of fered. I know of a case where a waiter spilled a plate of soup into a mans lap but he was evidently so little worried about the man or his trousers that he hurriedly exclaimed: Never. mind I'll get you another plate right away It was only couple of weeks ago that I saw waiter upset a glass of water on a customer who was eating at a table, The waiter seemed to be nonplussed; the vic time took the accident quietly, made up his mind that 1t wouldn't do any good to get angry and then said to the waiter: There's only one way to square things I'D: get me a piece of shortcake and plate of strawberry cream and it will be all right The waiter fell in with this plan of settlement, and the cake and Ice cream were furnished without charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
FREIGHT CAR
 ROBBERS CAUGHT
Eleven Negroes Are Held In Jail On Charge of Wholesale
 Manipulations.

Mobile, July 16.-(Special.)-A Pen sacola Fla special says: One of the best organized and most successful gangs of freight car robbers an,i wholesale grocery operators ever to operate in Pensacola was unearthe by the police last night and Il negroes landed in jail, one probably fatally wounded by an officers bullet, while wagon loads of groceries were recov- cred and hauled to the police station.
 The gang, which is composed of em- ployes or drivers of wholesale grocery houses, were supplying restaurants and stores with stolen goods. Last night a raid was made upon a restaurant op- erated by a negro who formerly served many years as head waiter at lead ing hotel.
 There was found large quantities of butter, lard, beer, whisky, champagne ? etc. Following this clue the police ar rested proprietors of two negro stores and found these stores filled with goods stolen, and which the Louisville and Nashville officials had been en- deavoring to trace for months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
TENDERFooT's REVENGE.
Bully of New Mexico Town Had Tables
 Turned on Him.

From the Denver Field and Farm.
 The average tenderfoot is not cow ard. He simply lacks ranch experience. An illustration of this fact occurred down in New Mexico several years ago. One day pale looking, thin and sickly young man alighted from the train and put up at the little adobe hotel at Bernal springs The tenderfoot walked up to the bar and called for bottle of soda pop. "Tain't~ allowed to drink that sort O stuff out here" said a toughy. What you want is stiff drink O red liquor. MT. Barkeeper. set out the pison for this young feller" 'You have the best of me-" replied the tenderfoot. and I'll have to drink the stuff, but hope the time may come when I can make you drink my choice of liquid"
 The tenderfoot raised the glass and gulped down the whisky. Sandy had had his way about it and he made no effort to comprehend the vague remark of the stranger. The tenderfoot left for a ranch down the Pecos the next day after the incident in the saloon and he was for, gotten until one afternoon more than a year afterward strong. healthy looking young man rode up to the hotel on a broncho dropped the bridle reins upon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
HALE COUNTY LOSES TWO OLD RESIDENTS
IT IS DISCOVERED THAT BEES HAVE STORED 1500 POUNDS OF HONEY IN THE TOWER AT THE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.

Greensboro, July 16.-)Special)- Two of Hale county's oldest citizens died this week, both of them being over 80 years of age, and both dying on the same day. Mrs. Walton, moth . CT of J. J. Walton, and Mrs. Alice Walker died in Greensboro, the fun eral services being conducted by the Rev. c. P. Atkinson, from the resi- dence of Mrs. Walker. MT. Dickinson died at Gallion, the home of his daugh- CT, Mrs. Walter Collins. Funeral ser vices were conducted from the family residence by the Rev. J. G. Dobbins of Greensboro.
 The mayor and council of Greens boro has passed an ordinance making it unlawful for any one to spit on the floors of any public building, or any paved sidewalk.
 It has been discovered that the stu dents were not the only ones to im' prove the shining hours at the South : ern university. Some repairs being found necessary in the college tower, it was found that bees had taken possession of it, and had stored up an immense amount of honey, 1500 pounds having been taken from the tower, all of the best quality and delicious flavor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
WALKER GIVES UP
 ID THE OFFICERS Charged With Killing Gus Bur-
 ton At Winter PROMINENT MEN FIGHT Jim Miller and County Superintendent of Education s. N. Compton Quar- reIed Over Election Results.
 Both Men Shed Blood.
PROMINENT MEN FIGHT

Selma, July 16.-( Special )-Riley Walker, who shot and killed Gus Burton at Min ter, this county, Wednesday morning. surrendered to the authorities early this morning, having gone to Berlin shortly after the tragedy, intending to come on to the city on the evening train. How ever he heard reports that Burton friends were coming up on the tram and expected to avenge the death of Burton and he surrendered to a justice of the peace at Berlin.
 There are conflicting reports about the Filling. Walker claims that Burton went to his home Sunday and made proposals to his (Walker's) wife, and that he waited for Burton to return from Selma yes terday morning, and as Burton passed a box car at the station he stepped out and said: Gus, I am going to kill you I guess you know what about" Burton replied ''Yes, but for God sake don't kill me" Walker then fired both bar rels of his gun, which was loaded with buckshot.
 The killing created considerable feel ing on the southside, and more trouble is liable to occur.
 Prominent Men Fight.
 At Myrtlewood, in Marengo county, this morning, just before the Louisville and Nashville train started for Selma. Jim Miller and County Superintendent of Education S. N Compton had personal difficulty growing out of an old matter connected with the latter's defeat for reelection in the recent primary. Both parties were considerably punish, but the report is that MT Miller suffered the most The blood flowed freely from both men, according to the reports re- oeived here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
The Dog.
From Success Magazine.

From Success Magazine.
 The dog is mans most faithful friend A man may lie, but a dog won't; a man may get drunk, a man may islander his neighbor; a man may embezzle and de- fraud; man may borrow money; a man may steal money; a man may go into politics. a man may knife his best friend; a man may run people down with an automobile: a man may gamble hint self to ruin: asman may waste his sub stance in riotous living; a man may go to heaven-but a dog won't. Can these things be truthfully spoken of the other friends man has about him? There is Q strong affinity between man and the dog; it must be the affinity of contrast Yet any man will resent being called dog. Possibly the dog would resent being called man if he understood-I do not know. I only know that the maxim works but enc way. and If we should say Man Is the dogs most faithful friend" there would be many to cavil. saying that It was mighty rough on the dog
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
SHORT SESSION
 OF CITY COUNCIL Heat Causes Mayor Sugg to
 0Of His Coat REPORT ON WARD SEWER Movement to Appoint Milk and Meat lnspector-War Declared on the
 Fly-GeneraI News of
 Ensley.
REPORT ON WARD SEWER

Ensley. July -(Speoial.)-The City Council held the shortest meeting on rec : crd tonight The session lasted 20 minutes and Immediately after adjournment the all dermen hurriedly left the council cham- Der to get out and enjoy the fresh air Mayor Sugg, himself suffering from the heat, doffed his coat when he called the council to order and presided in his shirt sleeves. The following aldermen were resent: John Morrison, M. H. Me- Dwell, John Angwine, w T. Palmer. J. W. Brigman, Sam Watson and George R. Bynum. The minutes were read by City Clerk Arnold and adopted. A peti- tion to have Twenty-ifth street and sev- eral others continued to the Warrior road was read and referred to the street com mittee. J. M. Mullarky was awarded the contract to lay cement sidewalks and curbing on Avenue B between Seven teenth and Eighteenth streets. City En- gineer Ohl made Q report on the Fifth ward sanitary sewer The sewer has al- ready been built to Tuxedo junction. The report shows that the sewer so far has cost about Is cents a foot for the main and F cents for the branch sewer. The report further complains about the delay in receiving shipments of pipe. The re- port concludes with an estimate that $4000 will be saved from the previous estimates when S2O0OO are spent. fipe assessed against a citizen for doing busi- ness without license was remftted at the request of the Mayor. The fine was the result of litigation over the annexing of the Fifth ward. Mayer Sugg brought up the matter of appointing a meat and milk inspector, and Alderman Angwins advised 8 war on the house fly. The matter was referred to the sanitary com mittee. Alderman Brigman spoke on the necessity of getting rid of the weeds, and Sanitary Inspector Acuff was in- structed to rigidly enforce the law rel ative to same. The meeting then ad- journed. Quite number of citizens were present. evidently expecting to hear some thing in regard to public park, but the aldermen were not inclined to get into a long discussion. Among the spectators was the Rev. J. J. D. Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Goals To Newcastle.

From Army and Navy Life.
 A good idea may be gained of the un- necessary anxiety caused some parents by needless fears concerning their blue jacket sons by the following incident: A shoebox-size package was last month received at Newport addressed to one of the apprentice seamen, and. when he opened it, was found to contain many slices of bread and butter. The postage required to send the box from the west ern state to Rhode Island was sufficient to purchase the same amount of bread in Newport. besides a little something good to spread on 1t. It would be inter esting to know just how the recipient of the box had worded his first letters from the station in order to give the impress sion that he was starving, or needed some bread from the west, when hun dreds of pounds are sometimes found untouched on training station tables after meals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Record Rat Catch.

L. A. Hurst. the groceryman, holds the record as far as anyone knows on the number of rats caught in one night In the same trap. He has been trou- bled with rats a great deal lately, and thought he would invest in a wire trap, the kind that is commonly used for large rats and putting in a bait of some beef and cheese he came to his store this morning and found 94 rats ranging all the way from the mouse to the squirrel in size. He created much excitement when he held a kill ing out in the street this morning, and has been besieged all day with in quiries as to how he managed it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
WILLIS CHESSER
 SHOT BY BROTHER Fatal Accident DeplOred In the
 Marvel City TO ENTERTAIN THE PRESS Rufe Morrison Will Appeal From De- cision Relative To "short" Pistol.
 Mrs. R. G. Miller Dies
 at Home.
TO ENTERTAIN THE PRESS
By J. F. LEE.

Bessemer July 16-(Special.) )-Mr and Mrs. William H. H. Judson will entertain on next Wednesday night at their beautiful home on Clarendon ave- nue with a reception in honor of the Alabama Press association, which meets here on July 22, 23 and 24. There will be from 150 to 200 members of the press In the city during the three days. consequently the number of invitations that have been issued to residents of the city had to be limited to a few, much to the regret of the hosts of the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE;
 ITS HIGH STANDARD

To be admitted to membership of the Association of Colleges and Prepara- tory Schools of the Southern States a college must make application year in advance, give information about equip ment, faculty curricula; must be inspect ed by the executive committee of the association, and receive Its approval. Az nes Scott College having fully met these conditions, has been, by unanimous vote, admitted to the association-one out of three in the entire southern states It is an ideal place at which to educate your daughter.
 For information address F. H. Gaines, D. D., President, Decatur, Ga. tu-fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
OPEN LETTER
AND EVERY VOTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY WHO IS
 ELIGIBLE PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

I promise dhs is easy) that I will make the county an efficient officer, shall employ only competent, careful, indus trious and honorable men for deputies, and the duties of the office shall be car ried out without fear or constraint, giV- ing all matters proper and careful at- tention You know the validity of 0 promise depends upon its maker.
 My apology for giving you this early notice of my candidacy is that l want to be remembered all along and roll up a big majority on election day. During the full term of tho race my desk room will be with Wright Bros. Acton, at 24lS Second avenue, and I would be. glad to have you call by at any time when It is convenient. And any time can serve you, let me know. Yours very truly,
 s. F. TEAGUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17

Dear Sirs: According to general usage the county of Jefferson will hold demo- cratic primary election some time in the spring or early summer of 1910 which is about IS or 2 months off, to determine who will be the next sheriff of the coun- ty, along with other officers who will be nominated at the same time.
 The people of this county know that l have always been true to the party, and the hundreds of people with whom have done business. and with whom l have been closely allied, I am glad to say, are ready to indorse me for the offiee so I have decided to become candidate. And I would be glad for you to give my candidacy full consideration and if you can see your way clear I would be glad to have your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Personal and General.

S. H. Fowlkes, the young man who has been i'll at the Robinson infirmary, IS very much improved and will leave Satur day for Llthia Springs. Ga.
 Ed Neiss, who has been quite sick with fever, is much better and leaves Sunday for Chattanooga. where he will spend several weeks on Lookout mountain.
 Mrs. G. R. Lewis and family will leave tomorrow for Blount Springs, where they will spend several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Personal and General.

Miss Lyda Riley of Birmingham is the guest of MT. and Mrs J. w. Brigman
 The Fifth ward Equal Rights club will meet next Tuesday night. It is rumored that candidates for aldermen will be nominated at this meeting.
 Miss Yetta Barr will feave in few days for Jasper to visit friends.
 A large audience greeted Mrs. Laura Webb at the entertainment given tonight at the opera house under the auspices of the Stonewall chapter of the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy. The entertain ment was much enjoyed by those pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Death of Mrs. R. J. Miller.

The many friends of R. J. Miller are grieved to learn through a telegram from R. J. Miller at Rome, Ga., that his wife died this morning at 30 o'clock. Mrs. Miller became sick in Bessemer but was removed to her former home at Rome, Ga. She was a woman of lovely Christian character and leaves husband two chill dren and a large number of friends to mourn her loss.
 Funeral arrangements have not yet been made known It Is not known, therefore, whether the interment will take place in Rome or in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Ball Game Not Postponed.

It has been circulated around today that the ball game that was scheduled for tomorrow afternoon between the Blues and the Reds had been post poned to Saturday. Such Is not the case, however, as It will be impossible for many of the participants to get away from their business on Saturday, and the game will be played as a. first announced, on Friday afternoon, at the Fourth avenue ball park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
DOLAN ATTEMPTS
 SUICIDE AT WILLIAM

Villain, July Especial )-Hugh Dolan, a well known citizensiof this place, shot himself in the abdomen to- night at 12 o'clock. He was imme- diately removed to a hospital, and 1t is the night
 Despondency Is given as a cause of the rash deed The shot was fired as Dolan was nearing his home. Imme- diately a crowd gathered. The wound ed man was unable to make state ment He is well known here, and popular. For some time he has been employed at the steel plant. He Is survived by a wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Mrs. LanIer Dies.

Huntsville, July 1s.-(Special.)-Mrs. J.. c. Lanier, an estimable lady of this city. died at her home this forenoon after a lingering illness. Mrs. Lanier was tho mother of Milton Lanier, well known young attorney of Huntsville; Miss Laura Lanier of this city and Mrs. J. w. Cald- well of Fort worth, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Honorary Degrees Conferred.

Cambridge, Eng, July 16-Honorary de- arees were conferred today upon num- her of archbishops and bishops attending the Lambeth conference. The prelates thus honored include Bishop Futile of Missouri and Bishop Lawrence of Massa- ohusetts. who received the degree of LID. The nublic orator paid tribute in g. sneech in Latin to the American bishops. eferring especially to the literary skill of the bishop of Massachusetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
State Normal School
 Jacksonville, Ala.

school for teachers. Enrolment last session 605, of whom 405 were teachers from 54 counties of Alabama. Average age of pupils over 21. 1o7 were studying for first grade. Pre- naras for state examination. All ex- nenses low. Tuition free. Board $10 to s12 per month. High and healthful location. Graduates In demand all ov- CT the state Twenty-sixth annual session begins Sept. 2S, 1903. For cat alogue address,
 c. w. DAUGETTE, President. 7-1-Wed -fri- tf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Contract Turned Down.

Montgomery, July 16.-(Special)- The state has refused to sign the con tract for Frye's geography because of a showing that where Alabama was to be charged 8S cents Indiana is getting them for 75 cents. The book was re- gently adopted by the state text book commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Pistol Case Decision Appealed.

Rufe Morrison, a white man who lives hear Bessemer, was fined S47 50 in police court this morning for having in his pos session, off his premises, pistol less than 24 inches in length. The defendant claimed that the pistol was "broken,' and that he was carrying it in his hand, and took an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Bethel Female College.
HOPKINsvILLE, K,

HOPKINSVILLE, hf'
 Fifty-fifth session opens september 1, 1903 Select home school for young women and girls. Thoroughness. com- fort and culture. Tried instructors in each department. Write for catalogue and examine for yourself.
 EDMUNn HARRISON, President.
 6-28-18t-su-wed-fr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-17
Lawn Supper at Jonesboro.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church at Jonesboro will give an ice cream supper on the lawn in front of the church Friday night. The distance Is Just | pleasant ride on the Jonesboro car, and the people of Bessemer are invited to at tend.