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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
BUT ONE COURT IN
 SESSION THIS WEEK

Owing to the fact that the week be- ginning today is Jefferson county's call in the supreme court of Alabama there will be no court held in the various the exception of Judge Lanes division of the circuit court.
 Judge Lane Friday ordered that a non-Jury docket be set for trial in his division of the circuit court this week. Judge Colemans division of the cir cult court, the three divisions of the city court, the two divisions of the criminal court and the chancery court will be idle this week. however.
 Quite number of interesting cases have been appealed to the supreme court from the Jefferson county courts and a final decision in these cases is awaited with interest. There are number of prohibition cases which will probably be decided and the supreme court will in all probability decide the validity or invalidity of the noted raiders warrants, the legality of which has been so strenuously attacked in prohibition cases tried in the Jefferson county courts during the past few months. It will be recalled that about. 150 prohibition cases were continued in the first division of the criminal court Saturday pending the decision of the supreme court relative to the legal ity of raiders warrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
INTEREST HERE IN
 ATLANTA ELECTION
A NUMBER OF MINOR BETS HAVE BEEN PLACED AND ONE SMALL FIGHT OCCURRED SATURDAY NIGHT.

Interest in the Atlanta mayoralty elec- tion has reached keen stage in Birming- ham. the thousands of former Georgians living here apparently being unable to dis cuss any subject other than whether Bob" Maddox or "Jlm" Woodward will be elected to Atlanta's mayoralty chair.
 Opinion here seems to be about equally divided, and a number of minor bets have been placed on the outcome, while one small fight ensued early Saturday night over 1t. The parties to the fight were both prominent one being an Atlanta man who travels for a concern there and another having removed to Birmingham from Atlanta several months ago. The fight occurred in a club, but the two com batants were separated before half a dozen blows had been passed.
 Drummers who have been in Atlanta during the last three days state that that town has gone completely wild over the election, and that the recent guberna- torial campaign doesn't compare with it in it's intensity. They state that several pa- rades have already been held by each of the opposing factions, and that the wom- en are wrought up as well as the men, nearly every woman wearing a badge or ribbon bearing the name of the candidate she is espousing.
 Even the children are stirred up. One man stated that when he went home sev- eral nights ago his 7-year-old son hailed him with the question as to who he was going to vote for. He replied Maddox" which brought forth the remark from the youngster, They say that man Wood ward is bad man."
 Despite theefact that the three daily newspapers are supporting Maddox, it was the opinion of several drummers that Woodward stood a remarkable chance of winning. Both sides are holding meet ings nightly and each meeting has drawn a large crowd. The Third and Fifth wards are looked upon as almost solid Woodward wards, and the Maddox ad- herents are waging a warm campaign In these two. The Fifth ward is regarded as being especially strong for him.
 December is the election day, and until the finish of that day Atlanta will probably be the most internally torn-up town in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
VETERANS TO MOVE
 ON MOBILE TODAY

Today the veterans of the state move toward Mobile. On account of the re- duced rates, Birmingham is sending big delegation. Many of the oldest vet erans have summoned courage to visit the warme- cline, and all the able-bodied men who can leave their business will take train for the Gulf City this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Governor Comer will go down tomorrow and will take part in the parade
 Mobile has made great plans for the state reunion. Special features such as the fiddlers' contest, the ride down the river, and musical concerts are unusual for state, reunion. While the crowd will be large one, it will not be so unwieldly as the big reunion, and the veterans will be able to enjoy the re- unions of their regiments and companies with more eonveniences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
EXPRESS AGENT
 GETS SIX YEARS

Selma November 22.-(Special) )-John B. Gore, after many ups and downs in the Marengo circuit court. was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary Saturday night at a late hour, in Linden.
 The charge was the embezzlement of a pacfage containing 5000 on June l, sent by the Third National bank of Selma to the Watkins Banking company of Fauns- dale. Gore was express agent at Fauns dale and was being checked out after only five days service.
 He was arrested in Richmond June 2f 1909 and made a written confession. This he declared to be bogus at the trial which began November 20. 1908. in Linden and which resulted in his conviction. Gore was given a preliminary trial August 26, 1907, and his bond placed at s10O0 This he could not make and 1t was finally reduced to S5e0 then $500 which he gave. When his case was called on November IS, 1907, he did not show up until two days after court adjourned He was allowed a new bond and when the case came up again in May he was given a continuance. On August ,, when the case was called for the third time, he did not appear and was located in Conway, s. C., and carried back to Linden in September. He has re- mined in jail ever since, his bond being put back to 5000. Solicitor o. S. Gray was assisted by Col. B. F. Fillmore in the prosecution.
 F. G. Aston, general counsel of the Southern Express company. which was the loser of the package, was also present w. R. Kimbrough and w. E. Cunning ham represented the defendant Gore was originally from Russell county where his wife now lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
San Juan Memorial.

Santiago, Cuba, November 22.-The dedi- cation and unveiling of memorial arch on San Juan hill, in honor of the Ameri- can, Cuban and Spanish soldiers who fell in battle in 1898, took place today. At Raja Yoga school was laid. Elaborate services were held, at which the Ameri- can troops, under command of Colonel Yeatman and a detachment of rural guards were present. Speeches were de- lvered by the American consul, Rose E. Holiday, Gov. Rafael Mangulay and Mrs Katherine Tingley, head of the Theosophsts. A hundred carriages, beau tifully decorated with flowers, took part in the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
NEGRO SHOT WHILE
 STEALING GOODS Killed By Watchman In CharIie'S Warehouse HAD LOWERED BARRELS Three Casks Of Whisky and 300 Pounds of Sugar Ready to Be Hauled
 Away When Burglar Was
 Discovered.
HAD LOWERED BARRELS s

While in the act of making away with three casks of whisky and 300 pounds of sugar, which were alleged to have been taken from the warehouse of Charlie's Transfer company, Frank Smith. a negro, was shot and almost instantly killed by Ed Berry, the negro watchman at the ware house, yesterday morning shortly before 1 o'clock.
 Shortly after 12 o'clock Saturday night Berry called police headquarters by tele- phone and requested that an officer be sent to the warehouse. which is located at 2l2426 Avenue c, stating that there was burglar in the warehouse, and tho watchman wanted assistance. Officer Moore responded to the call, but upon 8 thorough search he could find no one in the building.
 Shortly before o'clock Berry again called the police and told them he had shot burglar in the warehouse. An in- vestigation revealed the identity of the burglar as Frank Smith, one of the driv- CTS for the Transfer company. He was shot at three times by Berry. One of the bullets entered the negros right side and buried itself in the region of the heart Another took effect in the thigh and the third went wild.
 After the shooting it was discovered that three cases of whisky and 300 pounds of sugar had been let down to the ground from one of the windows in the floor of the warehouse building. Smith, the dead negro, was preparing to jump out of the window just above the stolen goods when he was shot.
 Berry was put under arrest early Sun day morning and locked up in the city jail on a charge of murder. The coroner held an investigation of the shooting yes terday morning at 9 o'clock, and after hearing the facts in the case he held the negro justifiable in shooting and ordered his release.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
ELYTON MAY STOP
 LONG DISTANCE RUN

Much depends upon the action of Mayor Frank Smith of Elyton during this week. The big five-mle individual foot race from Germania park to Birmingham can not be pulled off if the mayor of Elyton will not for just this once suspend the laws of that little city and issue a permit to the racers to pass through faster than a walk.
 The great race on Thanksgiving Day will be pulled off before o'clock in the morning, and the promoters express the h9le that at such an early hour the equil- ibrlum of the easy going little city will not he disturbed by the swift passage of the runners. An effort will be made to in :. crease the speed limit F miles an hour during the passage of the speeding racers.
 Fairies from the Athletic club, the Young Mems Christian association and several other institutions have been made Twelve men will run and the finish in front or the association brilding promises to be close and exciting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
CHICAGO VISITORS MAKE MANY FRIENDS

Birmingham citizens were well pleased with the visit of the Chicago business men. q only wish that we could be wis tied by such representative men from all the eastern and western cities" said Jo- seph E. Babb.
 The Chicago men were evidently deeply impressed with Birmingham. They were men of big type, and they spoke with an eloouence which seemed spontaneous, all though they had visited many other south- ern cities.
 Birmingham will receive two-foid good for what she expended in the entertain ment of her guests, said John L. Parker .erhey made friends here 10 whom inves- tors will be directed, and who will proht by the acquaintance"
 Reports of their visit, written by the most prominent newspaper men in Chi cago, will be watched with great inter- est
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
/. 4. NO7thcHtt ShOf Dead
 Yesterday Al Henry Ellen


 Hambright stated that Dement, fired four shots at Northcutt, three of which were effective. One hit the dead man under the moustache, another penetrated the right cheek and the third, which was the cause of almost instant death, perforated the intestines.
 Hambright stated that when Dement, was arrested he did not have a pistol on his person.
 The shooting occurred just on the out side of the boarding house operated by MT. Northeutt.
 The dead man and the prisoner were both married. The former was 30 years of sge and the man who is charged with killing him 45.
 Northcutt was chief fireman at the coke ovens at Henry Ellen. while Dement, was employed as driver. It Is understood that the trouble between the two men arose over a family disagreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23

able to chase them on account of the others.
 A large crowd of negroes had as sembled by this time and the officers were fearful lest some of the prisoners would mix in with the crowd and es- cape, while they had only two pairs of handcuffs. A clothes line, however, was borrowed and wrapped around one of each of the negroes wrists.
 The negroes were marched to the county jail, a large crowd following them and attracting a great deal of at tention. Some person started the ru- nor that the negroes had killed a white man. This rumor spread quick ly and by the time the prisoners reached the jail a large sized mob was following them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
VIRGINIA WILL TRY
 THE DRY VOTE

Washington, November 22.-(Special)- The next session of the Virginia legis- lature will be called upon to pass an act calling for a statewide prohibition cleo ton fin Virginia, according to the opinion expressed here by J. Sydney Smith. at torney for the anti-saloon forces in Rich mond.
 MT. Smith in speaking of state prohi- bition election said; The sentiment for 8 state election for the purpose of ascer- taining the will of a majority of the voters in Virginia on the question of the abolition of the sale of intoxcants is steadily growing, and while I have no authority to speak for any one but my self, l feel that it is highly probable that the next session of the legislature will be called upon to pass an act calling for an election upon the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
FIRE AT WARMERS
 ICE CREAM PARLOR

At II o'clock last night fire broke out in the rear of Warmers ice cream par Tor on Twenty street between First and Second avenues, causing con siderable excitement but resulting in small loss.
 The flames were immediately con trolled, although the building had to be flooded with water. It was thought for while that some of the occu- pants of the Twenty-first street hotel were in danger, but they all got out safely The flames were confined to the rear, and while no estimate can be made on the loss it was evidently trivial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Red Mill"

"The Red Mill" the much discussed comic opera by Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert, presented by Charles Dillingham's company will be given at the Jefferson theatre tonight and to- morrow matinee and night in the same complete manner as during it's all- year run at the Knickerbocker theatre. New York city three months, Grand Opera house, Chicago, and three months at the Colonial theatre, Boston. The company arrives in Birmingham in sea sonable time so as to be in excellent spirits for a capable and rapid per formance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
"The Traitorn Seat Sale.

It is said by those who have seen ''rhe Traitor" which comes to the Jefferson Wednesday and Thursday nights and Thursday matinee, that Thomas Dixon, the author, has really made new field of dramatic writing and results show that he has cultivated it most successfully. While his plays cause thinking and talking, they are after all good entertainment and it would be hard to believe that anyone ever went away from seeing a per formance of "The Traitor" without hay ing enjoyed the play as a play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
The Four huntinns.

The Four Huntings and a com pany of 40. mostly girls will be the attraction at the Bijou this week, be- ginning tonight. Lew, Tony, Mollie and John Hunting, not to forget Bob Hunting, who is the children's favor ite at the matinees. have assembled a company of principals and chorus Of undisputed excellence. It is claimed that this syears edition of "The Fool will bring forth more laughs and applause than any of the pre- vious series of this popular musical play. This seasons tour has been wonderfully successful because of the merits of the chorus if for nothing more,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
BIC CROWD FOLLOWS
 NEGRO CRAPS SHOOTERS

Deputy Sheriffs Beverly Chew and Bert Roberts swooped down on a crowd of negro gamsters in Second alley between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets late yesterday afternoon and as a result eight of the players wended tn cir way to the county jail where charges of Sunday gaming were dock eted against them.
 The raid happened shortly after dark, the officers reaching the cabin where the gaming was going on with out their presence being detected until they rapped on the doors. Instantly confusion reigned inside, the negroes sma shing most of the furniture in their efforts to get away. Two did manage to slip around a corner and make a dash for liberty, the deputies being un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
At the Majestic.

The bill this week at this theatre is varied, and there is a lot of comedy in it which will make it acceptable to all classes of patrons. The Potts Brothers have a very funny sketch and other comedy acts include Dave How lin, who has a surprise in his act; and the two black face men, Mack and West, who sing well and have a lot of new jokes. Matinee this afternoon at 2:30 especially for the ladies and children and the usual evening per formance at S:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23

physician. Over the position of county oil inspector quite a warm little fight is ex- pected At present James F. Hawkins holds the position. There are several ap- plicants for the position. W. S. Morrow, the present clerk of the board, is the only one prominently mentioned for that posi- ton.
 For the other positions which the board is empowered to fill there have been scores of applications. It was stated by a member of the Board of Revenue yes terday that if all of these applications were carefully read and considered by the board it would take the body several weeks to finish the work of filling the po- sitions which will be open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
COUNTY OFFICES WILL
 BE KILLED TOMORROW

At the meeting of the Board of Reve- nue, which will be held tomorrow, the matter of the election of certain county officers will be taken up. The meeting will be one of general interest in Jeffer- son county.
 Among the positions which will be filled are those of county engineer, county oil inspector, an attorney, clerk of the Board of Revenue. county physician, supervisors of the road work, custodian of the poor house and other minor offices.
 Pitt S. Milner Is the present county en- gineer and 1t is thought that there is no doubt of his reelection. Dr. w. p. Me Adory has been prominently mentioned for reelection to the position of county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
WATER COMMITTEE.
Probable That First Meeting Will Be
 Called This Week.

It is probable that Rufus N. Rhodes will make his first call for the meeting of the water committee of the Commer- get down to work on what is termed the most serious problem that confronts the city.
 The investigation will include many tours to the rivers surrounding Birming- ham and no doubt an expert will be brought to the district and given full rein in Investigating the water necessities and possibilities of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
JAMES w DEMENT, IS IN COUNTY JAIL, CHARGED WITH COMMIT TING THE cRIME-FAMILY DIS. PUTE CAUSES THE TROUBLE.

James w Dement, is confined in the county jail, charged with the murder of J. A. Northeutt
 The crime with which the prisoner is charged was committed late yesterday afternoon in Henry Ellen. Jefferson eoun- ty, on the Central of Georgia railroad.
 It is understood that Dement, does not deny killing Northcutt Deputy Ham bright, who brought the prisoner to Bir- mingham, stated that he made the arrest, and stated, too, that Dement, stated to him that he was preparing to surrender when the arrest was accomplished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Army Officer Assigned.

Washington, November 22.-Maj. Gen. John F. Weston, now in command of the Philippine forces. has been as signed to the Department of California, with headquarters at San Francisco, vice Brig. Gen. Fred A. Smith, who will be assigned to other duties. Maj. Gen. w. P. Duval will succeed to the Philippine command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
At the GayetY.

Webber and Rush's Bon Tons are the attraction at the New Gayety theatre this week. opening with a matinee this afternoon. Webber and Rush's show this season is being advertised as ahead of them all. There are two score pretty girls, a plethora of cos tunes and a wealth of stage settings lettas and six big vaudeville acts. To- morrow afternoon ladies will be ad mitted free at the Gayety, while on Friday night amateurs will have an in- ming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Lipton Offers Prize.

Boston, November 22.-Sir Thomas Lip ton to encourage the racing of yachts of 22 rating class, to be built for Mas sachusetts bay waters, has offered the Corinthian Yacht club of Marblehead a silver cup valued at $1ooo. The cup will become the property of the owner win ming three championships in the P rating class, in open races in Massachusetts bay. The boats are to be sailed by anna teur helmsmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
New Candidate In Atlanta.

Atlanta, November 22.-(Speoial.)-- The socialist party in Atlanta has en- tered James c. Fauning in the race for mayor against James G. Woodward, the nominee, and Robert Maddox, the citl- zens' candidate. Fauning is mem- Der of the Carpenters and Joiners union and served as a private in the Spanish American war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.
 FOR SALE, AUTO Insurance-Fire and liability. MOORE 0 REYNOLDS.
Green Undertakinp Co.

LOST-Either on Ensley car or between postoffice and Flor ence hotel or between there and 18th St. and 9th Ave, ladies' brooch with diamond in center. Liberal reward for return to 621 N 18th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Minnie Primrose.

Mrs. Minnie Primrose, age 26 years, wife of o. L. Primrose, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 40 North Forty-sixth street. Funeral ser vices will be held at the residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon and interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband and one child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
A. N. Huohes Dies.

Huntsville, November 2.-lSpecial.)--A. N. Hughes, aged 45 years, died yesterday afternoon after brief illness with acute peritonltis MT. Hughes was formerly a resident of Flat Rock, Ind, and his body will be shipped to that town for inter- ment. tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington November 22.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy Mon day, probably showers at night or Tues day; light east 10 southeast winds.
 Mississippi: Showers Monday or Monday nielt, Tuesday partly cloudy; light south east rc south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
No Danger of Disease.

Albany, N. Y.. November 22.-Neither the beef nor milk supply of the state will be affected by the present epi- demic of foot and mouth disease, is the opinion of Commissioner R. A. Per son of the state department of agricul- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Hubert Osborn.

Hubert osborn, the 2O-nonths-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. F. osborn, died yesterday at the family residence, 2310 Avenue I. Funeral services will be held at the residence this morning at Il o'clock and interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Madame Curie Honored.

jointly with her husband. the late Pro lessor Curie. discovered radium. has been appointed chief professor of physics in the faculty of science, Paris university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Late. But Certain.

Topeka, Kan, November 22.-Bryan car ried Nebraska by plurality of 4102, accord ing to the official tabulation. Taft re- ceived 126,997; Bryan 131, ,O99. It is thought that a slight error exists and retabula- ton is being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Bryan Denies Report.

Monterey, Mexico. November 22-Wil- liam J. Bryan, who is spending some days in Monterey, today denied a published report that he had purchased news paper at Guthrie, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Grand Prize for Aviation.

Paris, November 22.-The Auto-Aero committee of the Automobile Club of France has decided to organize a grand prize for aviation. The prize will he com peted for in 1so9 and it's value will be about s4O.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Ereioht Steamer Overdue.

Marsellles, November 22.-rhe. French steamer Neustria, from New York, De- tober 27, for Marseilles, is six days over due. She is a freight steamer and car ries no passengers.