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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
WANTS CITIZENS
 TO URGE FEAGIN
WRITER SAYS HE HOPES ALL WILL EXPRESS THEMSELVES FOR BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I was deeply interested in your article about Judge Feagin's reelection in Mon days paper. It seems to me that this is the time for the citizens of Birming- ham to express themselves, and not to permit their aldermen to rest under any misapprehension as to their views and preferences in the matter of Judge Feagin's reelection.
 Those whom Judge Feagins judicial acts have benefited most have no voice in shaping civic policies or electing civil officers being the outcasts and the waifs it seems then that the citizens who have votes and whose voices will have weight with the aldermen who elect the city of- ficers, ought to come forward and let themselves be heard in no uncertain tones.
 Our women appreciate what Judge Feagn has done for the reclamation of the outcasts and the safeguarding of those whose feet were slipping. Let them take up this matter and make known their wishes in regard to it and Judge Feagin will be reelected.
 This is a day when the people rule. All that our aldermen need is a knowledge of the peoples wishes. Then let the peo- pie, either by letter to The Age-Herald or in public meetings or otherwise, come out and uphold a public servant who has stood for the right and humanity.
 Alderman Estes should be congratu- lated for the manly stand he has taken in expressing himselm unequicocally for Judge Feagin. The people like manliness even if it's expression is against their interest, but when it is for one whose hands are tied and whose record is his only voice; and when that>record is so full of human sympathy, the people should let their approval be. known. Very respectfully, THOMAS s. FORBES.
 Birmingham, October 19, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
CHESTNUTT'S BODY
 IS BROUGHT HOME
ADVICES FROM MERIDIAN ARE TO THE EFFECT THAT LEE HEN DERSoN WOULD PROBABLY NOT LIVE THROUGH THE NIGHT.

Yesterday morning the remains Of Bu- gene Chestnut, the Alabama Great South ern engineer who met his death Sunday night in street duel at Meridian, Mlss.' were brought to Birmingham and taken to his late residence at Twenty-seventh street and Avenue E. Funeral services will be held at the residence this after noon at 3 o'clock and interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
 The deceased was one of the most popu- lar railroad men on this division of the Alabama Great Southern and was widely known throughout Alabama. He is sur vived by widow and two children. the oldest of which is but four years of age. He was also brother of Scott Chestnut of this city.
 chestnutt was walking down the street win Conductor Will Hill in Meridian Sun day night when they met A. l.. Clay, a harnessmaker of Memphis, and Lee Hen derson, a contractor of Meridian. plstoi duel followed, in which all four men are said to have taken part, resulting in the instant death of Chestnut and fatal wounding of Henderson.
 The latest advices from Meridian re- eardng the affair are as follows:
 Meridian, Miss, October 19-(Special.)- )- Lee Henderson, who was shot Sunday night by Eugene Chestnut in the affray which resulted in the latter's instant death, is not expected to live through the night One of the two bullets from Chest nutts pistol penetrated his vitals, and no hope of his recovery is entertained by the attending surgeons. A. L. Clay, the saddlemaker who killed Chestnut, has retained Attorneys Ethridge & Ethridge to conduct his defense, and he is of the opinion that he will have but slight diff culty in establishing the fact that he fired the pistol shot in self-defense.
 There have been no additional develop ments as to the cause of the killing other than has already been stated. The body of Chestnut was shipped to Birmingham this morning for interment.
 Mrs. Henderson, to whom 1t Is alleged Chestnut and w. M. Hill, his companion, had attempted to talk over the phone a few minutes before the shooting and which. 1t Is alleged was the direct cause of the tragedy, is sister of Mrs. Oscar Hatcher, whose husband was shot to death in this city about six months ago hy Covert Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
MISSION EXERCISES
 LARGELY ATTENDED

The mission at St. Augustine Cath ollie church in North Birmingham is we'll attended. Last night Father Cos telo preached to the largest congrega- ton that had been present at any exer- else so far. Before the sermon he an swered a number of questions that had been placed in the "question box by non-Catholics
 The subject of Father Costellos dis course was \''Mortal Sin." Taking for his text the words of Jerema 11:19, he spoke dramatically about the deadly evil of grievous sin, its awful consequences in this life and it's punishment in eternity. q have known men," said the preach CT, ito boast of their wickedness and to proclaim their shame abroad-a shame worse than Sodom and Gomorrha's. Not seldom do such wretches look upon lust. avarice, hatred, sloth, drunkenness and the like, as the only joys of lifei Even in their most serious moments sin is to them more a misfortune than crime against, Almighty God.'
 Continuing, Father Costello declared that such deadly sins are a black in gratitude to a good and loving God and a brazen insult to His divine majesty as we'll as the cause of the sufferings of Jesus Christ.
 In closing his sermon the preacher made an earnest plea for life of pen ance and sinlessness. "Sin is all wrong" said he. "Penance is the only right thing for frail human creatures. Unless you do penance,' says Christ you shall all like wise perish Therefore, tell your God and Savior this very night that you are firm ly determined to break with the devil or good and forever. Oh, how glad is His sacred heart to fold to His bosom a repenant snner!"
 The mission services today will be at 5 and o'clock in the morning with the principal sermon at 7:45 D m.
 Father Kitrlck the pastor of St. Au- gustine's church. says that members of non-C Catholics. as well as many Catho- lies from Birmingham and suburbs arc attending the mission services and he extends a hearty welcome to all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
COUNCILMEN STILL ARE ENON-COMMITTAL Have Not Made Up Mind About
 Judge Feagin CROW STRONG CANDIDATE Indications Are That Council Expects To Defeat Feagin on Second Bal
 lot-Ward Favors His
 Reelection.
CROW STRONG CANDIDATE E

From a general investigation yesterday, it is learned that the city council, at the present time, intends to defeat Judge N. B. Feagin of the police court
 It is learned further that at the pres ent time the chance of E. c. Crow, a well-lnown attorney, is the brightest.
 Mr. Crow, it is remembered, managed the campaign of George H. Bodeker. which terminated in his election as chief of police.
 The aldermen, however, still stand aloof when asked the pointed question: "Who will you support?p
 No man questioned as yet has stated for publication that he is opposed to and will vote against Judge Feagin.
 Their invariable answers are eYasive.
 Tt is still too carly" they declare.
 However. although the council does not take action in reference to this matter until December, it is known that it is quite a live issue in municipal politics.
 The aldermen are discussing. among themselves, the situation, and, as stated above, it is their intention, at the pres ent moment to defeat Judge Feagin. Mayor Ward, while he has no vote, favors Judge Feagin. and will do all that he can for his reelection.
 Alderman Estes has stated unequivocally that he favors Judge Feagin, and has no second choice, but no other member of the board has done as much.
 From the gossip heard on the street corners, and from information gathered in conversation with business men of the city, there is hardly doubt but that if the question was left to d popular vote Judge Feagin would win with compar- ative ease
 But when the boards vote of p is split up among several candidates on the first ballot, and when, according to the i'm pression, on the second ballot Judge F ea- gin will encounter defeat, the situation assumes another phase.
 There are several candidates in addi- ton to Judge Feagin and Mir Crow. Clar- ence Ballard will poll several votes, for his activity in the recent prohibition agi- tation has gained him friends. w. T. Stewart, who managed the campaign of B. H. Cooper, for president of the coun- cil, is considered by the aldermen can didate who will have certain strength
 Judge H. B. Abernethy, however, stated last night that he was not in the race and that he favored the reelection of Judge Feagin. W. P. McCrossin, in a card to The Age-Herald, states that he has not considered the matter of making the race, and is in no respect a candi- date.
 The people, judging from their interest, are alive to the situation, but the alder men will not declare themselves. Dr. Martin last night made the follow ing terse statement: T haven't made up my mind entirely"
 John c. Forney of the Sixth said: t"I have the matter still under consideration"
 Jack Greener of the First said: There still remains considerable time"
 Walter Moore of the Fourth said: q have no statement for publication"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
THINKS CRITICISM
 DOES INJUSTICE
CAPTAIN KEITH OF FIRE DEPART MENT DISCUSSES THE REPORTS SENT OUT ABOUT HANDLING OF HAT BOX" FIRE.

The Age-Herald is in receipt of a of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin containing the following article, quoting a special agent writing his company:
 You are probably fully aware of the deficiencies in the fire department at this ! place (referring to Birmingham) but as I had an opportunity to see them at work on a small blaze last night I would call your attention to the bungling way in which the fire was handled I was next door to the blaze when it started and timed the arrival of the department from the turning in of the alarm, which took about five minutes, with the nearest sta ton some three blocks away. The blaze was not large one and was easily &C., cessible, but it took the department fully 20 minutes to get 1t under control. There were no police at the fire Gin the center of town) and the firemen were much impeded by the crowd. A hose wagon rolled up before the fire was under control, and instead of running the hose out of the wagon. it was attached to the hydrant and then dumped to the ground in a mass Considerably tangled :: WdlcT Was lulHcu III tillS lOSe and several fremen attempted to straighten it out. which was of course impossible If a large fire once gets started in bad block in this city ! do not believe the present department has the ghost of show in controlling it. The work of the entire department at a fire is about as poorly organized as I have ever seen
 "Surely the s. E. T. A. should take &C., ton looking to an Improvement in the deplorable and inexcusable conditions above indicated.'
 The fire to which the special agent is thought to have had reference was at the "Hat Box" several weeks ago. At the time of the fire Chief Bennett of the fire department was in the hospital Captain Ed Keith was practically in charge at the fire, and he states that the facts are misrepresented. He states that the fire department never ''got out more prompt ly that 1t did on the occasioin of the ''Hat Box fire, and declares that the blaze was under control within five minutes after the alarm ''came in" He says that unon reaching the fire he broke through the front door himself and that the blaze was put under control with the chemical engine. He states that upon seeing the uselessness of throwing water into the place and unnecessarily damaging the stock he instructed the men not to turn on the hose lines. He believes the de- partment was done an injustice by the remarks of the special agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
Crow Will Make Bond Today.

Charles Hunley stated last night that John Crow would make bond today and would return to his home in Pell City. Crow was brought to Birmingham Sat urday from St. Clair county and confined in the county jail here because the jail at that place was recently damaged so as to make it an unsafe place to lodge prisoners. Tt is a mistake,' said MT. Hunley, "to charge Crow with complicty fin the recent escape of a number of pris- oners at which time the jail was consider ably damaged. l happen to know that he had nothing to do with the damaging of the jail. When the jail had been broken open he did not even attempt to get away which proves to my mind that he is not guilty of the offense with which he is charged"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
MASONIC CONFERENCE
 BEGINS THIS MORNING

The Jefferson county Masonic confer ence will begin it's sessions at the Ma sonic temple in Birmingham this morn ing at 10 o'clock and will be in session for three days. All of the Masonic lodges of the county will be represented and in addition prominent Masons from sev- eral adjoining counties have been in- vited to be present. F. A. Hewitt, wor- shipful master of Birmingham Temple lodge will preside over the conference and State Lecturer A. NJ Scott will be present to direct the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
called to mission work.

called to mission work
 800 D. m.-Evangelistfe services with missionary spirit
 6:l6 D. m.-Street mission service in dif- ferent parts of the city.
 7:O0-7:45 p. m.-Young peoples mission- ary rally conducted by a student of Me- ridian Woman's college.
 500 D. m.-Offering for missions followed by evangelstic service.
 11:00 D. m.-Street meetings in the slums.
 Saturday, October 24. 600-7:00 a. m.-School of prayer s:O0-S:30 a. m.-Song and praise s:90-93o a. m.-zBlble study, President E. P Elyson.
 9:9O-10:30 a. m-Papers: The Attitude of Holy Men and Women Towards the Prohibition Wave, Rev. l.. L. Pickett Wilmore, Ky; The Pastor and the Evangelist, pr. W. E. Harrison, Me- ridian Male college. Meridian, Miss Womans Ministries, Miss Daisy D. Gray, Woman's college, Meridian, Miss; The Need of a General Revival and How Brought About, Rev J. w. Hughes. Kingswood college, Kingswood, ky. II :3O a. m.-Evangelistic sermon. 2:00-2:SO D. m.-Song and praise. 2:S0-S:00 p. m.-Testimonies: What the convention meant to me.
 BOO D. m.-Evangelstic service. 615 p. m.-Open air meeting conducted by a student from Meridian Male col lege, Meridian, Miss.
 500 D. m-Evangelistie service. 11;0O D. m.-Street meetings in the slums.
 Sunday, October 25. 500 a. m.-Prayer and praise. 9:00 a. m.-Preaching.
 II O0 a. m.-Peaching.
 200 D. m.-Prayer and praise 800 D. m.-Preachng.
 6:30 p. m.-Open air meetings. zoo p. m.-Song service.
 500 D. m.-Preaching.
 Singing throughout convention in charge of M. J. and J. M. Harris, Indiana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
Negro Dies From Injuries.

Bob Montgomery, one of the two ne- groes VITO were hurt in the powder ex- plosion in the Lehigh mines on Saturday and who was brought to Birmingham,
 died yesterday morning at St. Vincent s hospital. The other negro is also very low and not expected to live. Both ne- groes were badly torn up by the explosion and no hope for their recovery was held out when they were taken 10 the hos pital. {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
Lease for West End Office.

lease made between A. L. Lawshe, acting postmaster genral. and c. 0. Ellis and wife was filed in the office of the nrohate court yesterday. The lease is for nostoffice quarters for the West End branch. which is in the Ellis building, on Elvton street, between First and Tusca- loosa avenues. Uncle Sam will pay S4OO rent per year for the new station. which was recently established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
John Frank Hudson.

John Frank Hudson, age A years, died Sunday night at East Thomas. The re-
 mains were sent to Coalburg, Ala, yes terday afternoon at 3:2o o'clock by the Green Undertaking company for inter-
 ment. The deceased succumbed after a long spell of illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
John GoodWorth,

John Goodwprth. age 65 years died Saturday night at 600 South Twentieth street. The deceased resided at Pratt City and interment will be in tho Pratt City cemetery, though funeral arrange ments have not yet been announced. The remains are being held at the undertaking establishment of Gaudin & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

Seaboard operates only through morning train via At lanta to Washington, Norfolk, Richmond, New York; hours quickest; elegant Pullmans and diners one night out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 19.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler in in- terior; fresh southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
E. T. Shaw A Son. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

Weather report for 24 hours ending 1 D. m. October 19 Local office United
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

himself.
II don't think the purchaser cares
much for it." said Mr.. Elliott coolly.
"You might get it ut an advance OH
the original price"
"How much is the Mr.. Barnickel
was about to say swindle, but feared
to make matters worse.
Mr.. Elliott arose. went to the pic
ture and cut it In ribbons.
''The episode is ended. Mr.. Barnickel.
! have to thank you for many orders
secured through your portrait"
GERTRUDE GOWAN.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

EsTRAyED: two ponies, one buckskin
hose. brand on left side of jaw. had halter
on and one cream colored mare. scar on right
hind leg, brand on left, side, weight 500
pounds. $1,000 reward.
]. E. Middleton Sentinel Butte, N. D
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

Mr.. Timtot teaching a friend golf)-
Before 60 hany further let me him
press upon you. Old man. that hevery
think is In the way you stand!
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-17

some declared that he was disputing
the price Of his portrait. Mr.. Bar.
nickel was made aware of the change
by receiving an anonymous letter in
quiring which Of these two interpreta-
tons Of the title was correct.
BY this time the merchant had cor.
suited his lawyer, who advised him
that the most satisfactory way out Of
the difficulty was to pay for the pic
ture and take it away. Therefore on
receipt Of the anonymous note he drew
his check for $500. jumped into his car.
riage and drove to Mr.. Elliott's studio
On entering his eyes naturally sought
the picture. The expression had been
changed. Instead of Mr.. Barnickel
beating down seller, it was Mr.. Bar
nickel just having bought at his own
price. There was no title attached to
the picture. Instead a bit Of cardboard
rested upon it on which in big letters
was inscribed "Sold."
Mr.. Barnickel saw the word and was
seized with q new anxiety. He, and
only he. could not see its double mean
ing.
There's your check. Send that daub
home" he said.
"I'm sorry, Mr.. Barnickel. Don't you
gee the card on the picture:"
That's bosh. No one would want
N.Y. He stopped. He was about to
yield to his beating down propensities
and add "ugly mug" but remembered
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
TRY TO RUN
MORE TRAINS
ROCK ISLAND OPENS UP THE
NORTH END BIG RISE OF
WASHITA COMING

The Rock Island was able to send
train as far south as Waurika today
but continued TO detour over the Fris-
co and Fort Worth and Denver for
Texas points.
Il was announced that No "A which
went north On time this afternoon
would 60 through to caldwell on the
main line
Trouble on the Mangum line above
Fort Cobb is reported and traffic on
that line is greatly interfered with
The Oklahoma Central failed to get
a train in yesterday having trouble on
the Walnut
The Washita rose two feet yesterday
and two feet more today The big rise
which was reported at Clinton satur-
day had reached Fort Cobb this morn
ing and should arrive here tomorrow,
although It will probably be dimin-
ished in force by that time
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
Explosion!
Of Gasoline Plays Havoc in Brading Brothers
Store Fireman Burke Had
Narrow Escape

Fully half an hour after an oil fire
in the rear Of Brading Bros. grocery
store. Fifth and Kansas avenue, had
been extinguished last night, terrific
explosion Of gas beneath the floor Oc-
CURED, shooting flames and smoke all
over the building, and scattering ev-
cry thing topsy-turyy
Tom Burk, one Of the fire boys, who
was standing in the rear of the store
near the oil tank, was thrown three
feet into the air, and Mr.. Brading also
parted with the floor Part Of the
flooring was blown off, and the plate
glass windows in front were shattered
into bits.
The fire alarm was turned in short
ly after ten o'clock. the boys respond
ing promptly and having little trouble
in putting out the blaze. How the fire
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
MAN HUNT
CONTINUES
OFFICERS FAIL TO FIND THEIR
PREY LOUTRAN In CHARGE
AT KINGFISHER

All Saturday night Sunday and to-
day the officers in pursuit Of Hunter
the black slayer Of Sheriff Garrison
continued their chase in Kinghsher
county.
Sheriff Louthan with other Grady
county officers arrived on the scene
Saturday afternoon, and took charge
Of the operations around Kinghsher.
Hunter was reported to be in that
neighborhood. but Mr.. Louthan phoned
late yesterday afternoon that the flee
ing criminal had evidently given them
the slip
No report from the pursuers has
been received today Deputy Doss and
George Petty returned fromh the chase
last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
An Ounce OF PreOentiUe

The pools Of water and cess pools
of the city must be drained and liber-
ally sprinkled with lime if we escape
an epidemic.
The city of chickasha is today as
healthy a community as there is on
earth but let the stagnant pools exist
for any length Of time and we win
have a different story to tell
The city health officers are planning
to have the pools in the streets pumped
out and purified, and they should also
continue the work on lots that have
standing water on them and assess
the expense Of same against the prop
erty
It is much easier to continue the
work-and a great deal more certain
Of accomplishing the desired ends
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
DELMAR CO.
TONIGHT

Tonight at s;l5 the curtain viii rise
for the opening attraction in Chicka-
shas first summer theatre. The big
Delmar stock company has been en-
gagged for the opening week and it
comes highly recommended from Okla
homa City The Daily oklahoman Of
June 4th says:
The Delmar Stock company pre-
sented the new society drama at Del
mar last night 1t was the best pro.
duetion ever seen here by a stock or
ganization All the members of the
caste we're perfect"
a Midnight Marriage is a beauti-
fm story, beautifully costumed and
staged. 1t is in four acts and is one
of the Demar companys strongest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
Crusade Against Th e
Deadly Fly

Editor Express: Your campaign
against the filthy and death.dealing
house Fly is very much appreciated
by every one who has Investigated the
insect as means Of propagating dis
ease. Il is well known that to the
house fly is traceable many serious ills
that befaIl the infant. Baby cannot
protect itself against the invasion Of
what he eats, by this germ laden fly,
and when he sleeps, if not carefully
screened, and watched, the fly is on
his face and hands. and in his eJes
and mouth, carrying and leaving wher-
ever he walks on baby, the germs Of
disease and death
The remedy to destroy his princi-
pal breeding place, the surface closet,
is easy and simple The fly cannot live
or breed except in moisture and filth.
Dry dust, ashes or Stacked lime will
instantly convert these resorts Of the
fly into places where he cannot live,
.or endanger the lives Of people Kero-
.sene oil in small quantities poured