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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
NEW ORE COMPANY
 IS ORGANIZED
Rich Deposit of High-Grade Iron Ore Is Discovered Near
 Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, February .-(Special.)-C. M. Peterson of this city has discov cred within five miles of Tuscaloosa what is reported t. be the best and richest vein of iron ore in this section, and together with some illinois capitalists has bought the tract containing it.
 The analysis showed that the ore con tains 10 per, cent manganese and 42 per cent of iron, and the borings show a thickness of from 10 to 12 feet. A company has been organized of Mt. Pulaski and Lincoln, IT., people, together with MT. Peterson, and incorporated under the laws of Illinois.
 The following officers have been elect ed: H. S. Pekenmeyer, president; s. M Plant, vice president; S. r. Mayfield, sec retary, and x. F. Beidler, treasurer. c. M Peterson of Tuscaloosa is director Developments on the property will be commenced in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Magazine cIuhsof Union Springs Holds
 Annual Meeting.

Union Springs, February 2o.-CSpe- cial)-The annual business meeting of the Ma gazihe club was held a few days ago and the following officers. to serve during the coming year, were elected President Mrs. Joel D. Fca-
 gin first vice president, Mrs. M. r..
 Pittman; second vice president. Mrs. r. G. Ramsey; secretary. Mrs. Ernest l.. Blue; treasurer, Mrs. E. c. Pierce; director, Mrs. A. E. Singleton; reporter. Mrs. L. M. Moseley The club on thls occasion received from Mrs. J. G. Me Andrew donation of a large number of volumes which will be helpful in
 their researches after knowledge.
 Reciprocity day will be observed by
 the club in the spring when an ap-
 propriate programme will be arranged,
 and guests from neighboring clubs will
 be invited for an exchange of ideas,
 methods, etc. The club keeps child in
 the city schools here and contributes
 to the scholarsh ip fund at Montevallo,
 State University and Boys Industrial
 school, and they are now agitating
 City Beautiful club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
A House Divided
 Against Itself
civil War In the Stomach Spells Ruin.
Victory Belongs To You, If You Will.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
AGENTS TO SUFFER F LAW IS OBEYED Louisville 6 Nashville May Adopt Nine Heur Day WAGES WILL BE REDUCED Superintendent Mckinney Gives Out lnterview-says Railroads Cannot
 Bear Increased Expense of
 Additional Men.
WAGES WILL BE REDUCED

Montgomery, February 20.-(Special D. Superintendent J. I. Mckinney, in an in- terview given out here today. says that obey the nine-hour law. but at the ex- pense of the wages of the telegraphers and agents. If 1t Is forced upon the com pany they will be compelled to make up the increased cost of the service by reduc- ing the wages of the men. With the road on the ragged edge of dividends, as it is they cannot stand an increase of Ss 1-S per cent in the expenses.
 Mr. Mckinney said:
 "The law is unjust to the railroads It Is hard to see how members of Con gress could listen to the demand of the telegraphers of the country for this nine hour law. The railroads are running upon the ragged edge of dividends as 1t is, and we are not yet over the monetary strin- gency
 This law compels the roads to en- ploy three men to do the work of two and cuts up the time of the men in an impractical way. And 1t does not bene- fit the men in the point of salaries. The roads will not stand the addition of s 1.S per cent of expenses for the third man; and the result will be that salaries will be cut.
 Look at the practical working of the plan upon the Louisville and Nashville. We have 20 stations between Montgom- cry and New Orleans. Take stations like MeGehees Switch. The telegrapher is also station agent with not enough business to keep him well employed, The contract with us is that he receives pay as a teleg- rapher for F hours work and special pay for extra service performed after that period. Now, to compel the company to employ three men where there is hardly sufficient work. for one is a hardship. What is true of McGehees Switch is true of numberless stations over the country"
 Are the railroads going to obey the law" was asked.
 Certainly. It is law, and they are bound to do it. Efforts have been. and are being made, to get an extension of time from March A. An appeal from the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad company to the interstate commerce com mission has just been turned down.
 Parade of Shriners.
 A Shriners' parade of more than 200 filled the streets today, forming one of the most interesting pageants ever seen in the city. From a nearby circus two elephants were secured, and they added to the in- terest of the whole. Several circus cages were in use in which rode men with goats in imitation of the animals in a circus cage. A large water wagon had a load on. as appropriate to Birmingham, where most of the members came from, and there were others in coal wagons and on drays. After initiation tonight there was a monster banquet at the Exchange hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21

Sheffield February 2O-(Speeial.) )-'Squire J. P. Murdock yesterday received from Governor Conner his tenth commission as justice of the peace for the Sheffield beat.
 Squire Murdock has already served in this capacity for 27 years, and when his new commission expires he will have served 30 years.
 Squire Murdock has served through the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
POSTMASTER HELD
 ON THREE CHARGES
A. c. WALTER OF UNION SPRINGS IS IN JAIL AND IS UNABLE TO MAKE RoND-DRAws A GUN ON H. 0. ELLIS.

Union Springs, February 20.-(Spe- cial. A. c. Walter is in the county jail charged with using pro- fane language in the presence of wom- en, carrying concealed weapons and as- sault with intent to murder.
 The three warrants were sworn out by II. O. Ellis. The arrest was made last Sunday night. So far Walter has been unable to secure bond. The pre- liminary trial was set for yesterday but was postponed.
 It is charged that Mr. Walter was using improper language in the pres ence of women last Sunday evening. When H. o. Ellis remonstrated with him Walter is alleged to have drawn gun on him. Before he could fire, the weapon was knocked from his hand by City Marshal Reid.
 It is said that Walter was drinking at the time of the difficulty. The af- fair has created a profound sensation here on account of the prominence of the prisoner. H A. C. Walters, postmaster at Union Springs, by falling into disfavor with the municipal authorities of that town as a result of which he was lodged In the calaboose there, has also fallen from grace with Uncle Sam. J. O. Thompson, presidential referee in Ala bama, is auth ority for the statement that Mr. Walters will no longer be continued in the postal service at Union Springs
 MT. Thompson has made recommends tion for the appointment of another postmaster there, and the change will probably take place within very short while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
PIPE PLANT WILL
 RESUME MARCH 1
Extensive Improvements and
 Repairs Are Being Made
HARD TIMES TALK IDLE
Joint Observation of Washngton's Birthday by Anniston Organizations Postponed for Week-Com-
 promise In Bankruptcy.

Anniston, February 20-(Special)- )-Sinee the plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company was shut down for repairs on December 19, im- provements have been under way at q cost of $1000 per week, according to the statement made this morning by General Manager w. D. Ross, who added that the plant will resume operations about March l.
 MT. Ross states that the plant has been completely overhauled in every de- pertinent, and is today In better con- diton than 1t has been for several years. The repairs have about been completed now, and it is believed that everything will be In readiness to begin work again on the date announced.
 While no large orders are being given out at present. Mr. Ross says that he has contracts on hand sufficient to run the plant for some time, and when work is resumed he will be able to give em- ployment to about 25O or 300 men.
 The big pipe works is now the only industry in the city that is idle, with the exception of the stove works, and
 
 ment is now under way to again start that plant to running, thus making all talk of hard times in Anniston ill-timed and out of place.
 Joint Celebration Postponed.
 The joint observation of Washingtons birthday by the Anniston public schools, the free Kindergarten and civic improve ment association and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow has been postponed until Friday, February 2S, though there will nevertheless be ex- ercises on a small scale in each of the public schools tomorrow afternoon. On Friday week flags will be hoisted at all of the public schools and trees will be planted on all of the chief thofough- fares of the city, while several addresses appropriate to the occasion will be de- livered by local orators.
 Compromise Effected.
 c. P. Pratt, receiver for the bankrupt business of J. N. Wolfson, was here from Pell City yesterday and effected a com promise whereby the creditors of the de- funct concern will get 20 cents on the dollar. The store will likely be reopened for the purpose of selling the stock.
 Mrs. A. Mills Funeral.
 Mrs A. Mills, who died at 1912 Walnut avenue last Tuesday night, was laid to rest in Edgmont cemetery this afternoon. The deceased was born in Paris and came to this city about 20 years ago, be- ing accompanied by her only living ,rela- tive, daughter, now Mrs. J. F. Thomas. Mrs Mills was very industrious and by her own efforts she managed to accumu- late considerable property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
SOUTHERN STEEL GO.

The undersigned, at the request of the holders of large amounts of the First Mortgage Bonds and the Collateral Trust Notes of the Southern Steel com pany. have agreed to act as a commit tee to protect and enforce the rights of the holders of the said Bonds and Notes and to prepare a plan of reorganiza- tion.
 A deposit agreement has been pre- pared designating THE NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY as depositary of the committee, and the holders of the First Mortgage Bonds and the Collateral Trust Notes are requested to deposit their Bonds and Notes with the DepOsi- tary without delay. Copies of the deposit agreement can be obtained from the depositary or from the secretary of the committee. JAMES T. WOODWARD, OTTO Y. BANNARD, ROBERT B. VAN CORTLANDT, WALTER T. ROSEN, FRANKLIN c. DROWN. w. P. G. HARDING. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, Reorganization Committee. D. c. BOISSEVAIN, Secretary, 20 Pine Street, New York City. IIORNBLOWER, MILLER & POTTER, Counsel.
  a. sIJ,,ctratod with good cltS are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
SHEFFIELD PLANT
 HAS RESUMED WORK
CASTING AND MANUFACTURING
 PLANT STARTED OPERATION YESTERDAY AND WILL BE IN
 FULL SWING BY NEXT MONDAY.

Sheffield, February 20-(Special.) .)-The large plant of the Sheffield Casting and Manufacturing company, which shut down during the panic, resumed operations yes- terday on a limited scale, and on next Monday will begin running full capacity. The company has big weekly pay roll, and it's resumption will mean much for Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
REV, REEVES HELD
 IN BOND 0F S25O Charged With Sending Obscene Matter Through Mail HE EXPOSES NEW PASTOR E. p. Lacy Catches a Negro Boy In His Store at orrvIIe In the Act of
 Stealing Goods-WiII
 Screen Market.
HE EXPOSES NEW PASTOR

Selma. February 2O.-(Special )-Before Commissioner I. D. Lloyd today Rev. Walter R. Reeves, a negro. was arraigned on the charge of sending obscene mat ter through the mail. He waived eXami- nation and gave bond in the sum of S25O for his appearance before the Uni ted States grand jury. The warrant Tor Reeves was sworn out by Rev. Charles Warner now holding a charge in Wilcox county, but formerly preaching near Thomaston in the same neighborhood in which Reeves holds services.
 When Warmer moved to Wilcox Reeves is said to have written letters to the deacons in the church which Warner was to serve alleging improper conduct pack in Marengo and telling the deacons they better look out for Warner. The case promises to attract considerable attention in colored evangelical circles when it is called for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
HaysIett-WiIIis.

Tuscaloosa, February 2O--(Special.) .)-One of the prettiest home weddings of the winter occurred Tuesday when Miss Edith Hayslett of this place was united in mar rlage to Mir Warren T. Willis of Chicago. The wedding took place at 4:SO o'clock, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. l.. O. Dawson of the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Directors Are Elected.

Mobile, February 20.-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Mo- bile and Ohio Railroad company the following persons were elected mem bers of the board of directors for the ensuing year: w. Butler Duncan, Will liam w Finley, c. c. Cuyler, Adrian Iselin. Jr., Thomas D. Jevons, Henry Hall, w Emlen Roosevelt, E. l.. Rus sell. c. Sidney Shepard, A. H. Stevens, samuel Wolverton, R. D. Lankford and A. W. Macintosh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
HARPER ARRIVES
 IN HUNTSVILLE Wanted for Blowing Open Safe
 At Lowe Mills OFFERS JAILER A BRIBE When He Hears That Alabama Officers Are After Him He Makes Desper- ate Effort To Break Jail
 In Mississippi.
OFFERS JAILfR A BRIBE

Huntsville, February 20.-(Special.)- James Harper, the white man wanted here on charge of blowing open the Lowe mill safe, was brought here last night and lodged in jail He was cap- tured at Water Valley, Miss, and was brought here by Deputy Sheriff Miller. The officer had some trouble in getting Harper, as he had damaged the jail at Water Valley in an effort to get out and the sheriff of that place demanded s31 in addition to the reward of S25.
 Harper made the effort to break Jail after he had been arrested on a charge of carrying Q pistol and when he learned that he was wanted In Huntsville. Fail ing in this effort. he offered a bribe to the jailer of s10O to allow him to get away. Affidavits to this effect have been secured and they will be offered as evidence against the prisoner at his trial.
 Harper denies having blownn open the safe and claims he can prove an alibi. w. c. Griggs, Harper's brother-in-law, was convicted in the law and equity court a few months ago and sent to the peni- tentiary for five-year term. He claimed that Harper blew open the safe and told him he would kill him if he told about it. Briggs was at that time night watch man at the mill. Harper's sister, Mrs. Briggs, says that Harper has been in the safe cracking business several years and was once arrested for it but escaped by jumping from a train going at the rate of 40 miles an hour, he being hand o,,ffod at fha ti,,,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Herbert Appointed.

Montgomery. February 20.-(Special.)- William r. Herbert, at one time a resi- dent of Montgomery and a lawyer of promise and ability, has been appointed judge of the city court of Demopolis. taking the place of R. S. Cornish, re- signed. MT. Herbert was assistant clerk of the last house and made many new friends at the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Bad Negro Caught.

Montgomery. February 20.-(Special)- w. l.. Johnson, the negro preacher who caused a row and shooting match be- tween negroes and deputies a few nights ago, has been caught at Union Springs. Sheriff Hood will send for him at once. The negro is said to be a bad one in many ways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Keeping Holiday.

Montgomery, February 20.-(Special.)- J. Though the anniversary of the birthday of, Washington comes Saturday, the schools of the state will keep it tomor- row, it being convenient to observe Fri day instead of Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Men To Oruanize.

Montgomery. February 20.-(Special)- At a. meeting of the men of the First Presbyterian church tomorrow night a mems club will be formed. Dr. John w. Stagg, pastor of the First church, Birmingham, and Polk Miller, the plat form lecturer of Richmond, will be speak CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
POPULAR COUPLE
 MARRY AT DECATUR
A. J. Leith Drowned In Swollen
 Flint River
NEW RAILROAD PROPOSED
President Gardner of Alabama North western Railroad Calls a Meeting of Directors To Consider
 Construction Plans.


 Decatur, February .20.l(Special)-M deorgenia F. Arantz of Decatur and MT. J. Norman Brown of Dixon. Tenn. were married yesterdaysafternoon at 1. O clock at the home Of the brides parents. Mir and Mfs. John F. Arantz, on Oak street the Rev. Father McDermott of St. Ann's ; Catholic church. New Decatur, officiat- ing. A
 The wedding was a quiet home affair, and besides the relatives only few in- vited friends were present. There were no attendants.
 MT. and Mrs. Brown will spend few days in Nashville, and will then be at home in Dixon, Tenn. where they will make their permanent home They re- ceived number of handsome and costly wedding presents.
 A. ]. Leith Drowned. News has just reached here of the drowning of A. J. Leith, which occurred in the west fork of Flint creek, in the edge of Lawrence county, a day or two ago. Up to this time his body has not been recovered.
 
 at the time of the drowning he was at- tempting to cross the creek in his wagon. The creek was badly swollen, and MT. Leth was suddenly swept down the stream. His horses swan to the shore. The creek has been. dragged but up to this time no trace-of the body has been ] found.
 Mrs. conyngton's Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. E. J. Conyngton, who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow afternoon from the family residence on Line street.
 The funeral services will be conducted according to the ritual of the Episcopal church. The interment will follow in the City cemetery.
 J. E. Gardner of Landersville, president of the. Alabama Northwestern railroad, the company to be held at Tuscumbia next Monday, February 24. This is the proposed new railroad which is to be built from Tuscumbia to Gadsden. It is understood that the surveys have been completed, and that the meeting of the board of directors at Tuscumbia is for the purpose of going over the surveys and considering propositions of building the road.
 New Railroad Proposed. It is rumored that the Illinois Central railroad is figuring on buying out this new company. This information seems to be the more certain from the fact that it is known that representatives of the lll- nois Central have been in this vicinity at various times for some months past From information obtainable it is certain that the Illinois Central is figuring on the pur- chase of this proposed road. The survey of the new road passes through Moulton, in Lawrence county. and Falkville, in Morgan county Moulton is the county seat of Lawrence and is F miles from any line of railroad. The town is one of the oldest in the state, and is situated in the center of one of the rich- est farming sections of country in North
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
ESQUIRE MURDOCH SERVES
 UNDER NINE GOVERNORS

terms of nine governors. a record not equalled by any other magistrate in the state He received his first commission as notary public and eX-offieio justice of the peace from Governor R. ". Cobb in 1881, and has served continuously since.
 He is an excellent lawyer and just judge, and is still young enough to serve under several succeeding governors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Local and Personal.

Two more candidates for the City Coun- cil have announced, H. Franelich and William Drysdale from the Third ward. It is expected that tomorrow there will be some developments in the mayoralty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21

contest that will be of interest Either Mayor Atkins will get back into the race or there will be another candidate put out, is the rumor on the streets today.
 l.. Hess has returned from a business trip to New York. He declares that he wouldn't live in that country for any thing preferring this section.
 The Sewing circle met with Miss Mat hile Wolf this afternoon, a most pleasant afternoon being spent by the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Biq Cabbage Plant Order.

Charles Chase, secretary of the Madi- son County Canteloupe association, has placed an order for a half million cab bage plants, the largest order of it's kind ever made in North Alabama. The plants were ordered from a Georgia house and they are being grown on islands off the South Carolina coast. The local assoca- tion is, getting ready for business and has just made contract with the Farm CTS Cotton oil company for 60 tons of fertilizer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21

Ads Illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Market To Be Screened.

Chairman Benish of the council com mittee on market and market regula- tions, let the contract today for the screening of the entire market which is located under the city hall. Screen doors and windows of the latest improved pat tern will be put in. This will be found much more sanitary than has been Sel- mas good fortune in the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-21
Caught Red-Handed.

This morning E. P. Lacy brought to the city and turned over to the sheriff Gabe Hatcher, a negro, caught by him last night in the act of robbing his store house near Orrville MT. Lacy, just before re- tiring last night, happened to think about a quantity of eggs in the store and fearing they would freeze decided to make a fire in the stove in the store. When he reached the building he found the lock missing and the door open En- tering the store he heard scuffling un- der the counter and commenced firing in the direction of the noise. yell and a plea not to shoot any more brought from under the counter Gabe Hatcher. Gabe pulled from his pocket the lock that he had broken from the door and also a quantity of tobacco and chewing gum and 29 pennies all the money left in the cash drawer. Mr. Lacy turned the negro over to his head negro on the place and this morning hearing firing in the quarter he ascertained that Gabe had tried to get away but had been over taken. The negro was safely landed in jail. Asked why he broke into the store he declared the devil just tempted him and he couldn't help it.