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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
NO ICE SHORTAGE
 AS RESULT OF FIRE
PRESIDENT w. ]. RUSHTON Ex- PECTS PLANT TO BE WORKING AT NORMAL CAPACITY BY NEXT WEDNESDAY,.

When seen yesterday afternoon. W. J. Rushton, president of the Birmingham ice factory, which was partially burned Friday afternoon, stated that the plant would very probably be in full operation by Wednesday morning. He states that there is now one engine working and that the repair work is going forward very satisfactorily.
 MT. Rushton says that about half of the pipe lines and condensers in the upper portion of the building are damaged to such an extent that they will have to be replaced by new ones. However, the damaged apparatus is being repaired, and will be used until the new machinery arrives. The loss, he states, will not ex- ceed s15,OOO.
 If there is no further breakdown, it is expected that the plant will reach it's normal capacity by Wednesday, and in the meantime there will be no shortage in the supply of ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
AbondaIe Park Already
 BecOming Popular Place

park is exceptionally heavily grown with trees which furnish the densest shade, and within the bounds of the park there are three mild limestone springs of the finest water.
 With these natural advantages the city Is now taking hold of the matter and improving the grounds. A great part of the heavy underbrush which had been allowed to grow up, and which furnished a veritable den of snakes of many va rieties, has been cleared away, and the remaining growth will be cut off and burned as soon as possible. Chert alks are being laid through the park and lights have been installed. Preparations are now being made for the construction of a small lake or pond for wading. Lum- Der. is being placed on the grounds for the building of a new soft drink stand and a dancing floor. Before the exten- sive work now under way is finished the place will have been entirely reclaimed from it's rundown condition.
 During the course of the afternoon sev- eral hundred people visited the park ycs- terday. The place of recreation is evil dently much sought for. and with the present lack of parks around Birming- ham the beautiful tract at Avondale will no doubt prove one of the city's most valuable assets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
ANOTHER ARREST
 IN CONNELL CASE
Brother of Man Charged With Killing Is Arrested On Coroner's
 Warrant.

Another arrest has been made in con- nection with the Mrs. Annie Connell mur- der case. Late Saturday night Pinkney Connell a brother of Marion Connell, the husband and alleged slayer of Mrs. Con- nell, was placed under arrest and lodged in the county jail early yesterday morn- ing.
 The arrest was affected by Deputy Sherffs Newt Curl, George Parker and J. P. Brents, at the home of Pinkney Cornell on Cat mountain. It is believed that he knows a good deal about the crime. He was arrested on a coroners warrant.
 It will be remembered that the decom- posed remains of Mrs. Connell were found buried under pile of logs on Cat moun- tain several days ago. Confessions made by the father, sister and brother-in-law of Marion Connell charged him with the commission of the crime.
 Officers of the sheriff's department have been on Marion Councils trail ever since the confession was made, but so far their efforts have been unsuccessful. They are working on a number of clues, however, and it is believed that he will be captured in a short while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
THAW ID DEMAND
 TRIAL BY JURY Celebrated Prisoner Finds De- feet In Commitment THAW ISSUES STATEMENT Reasons For Asking For Jury Trial Are That the Opportunity For
 This Was Not Given at
 the Last Trial.
THAW ISSUES STATEMENT

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 2S-H. K. Thaw will leave Poughl1eepsie tomorrow In the custody of Under Sheriff John Townsend, who will produce him in the supreme court at White Plains in obed- fence to writ of habeas corpus issued. Thaw will be accompanied by his new at- torney, Charles Morehauser who will ask Judge Mills to grant a jury trial and to order him detained in any place other than the Matteawan asylum until the question of his sanity has been ad jldicated by jury.
 As the question of Thaw's right to a jury trial was not raised in the first p;o- ceedings before Justice Morschauser. who decided that Thaw was insane and or dered him recommitted to Matteawan. it leaves a new issue to be presented 10 Judge Mills
 from his room in the Poughkeepsie jail Thaw gave out statement in which he says:
 Before the last writ was served wa Knew from our alienists that my sanity was perfect, and therefore made no ade- qnate preparation for the hearing bv
 iIt uoclOr at Mat teawan told my lawyers and me and told Dr. Pilgrim the middle of April. after [ had been there 10 weeks, that he and Dr. Lamb had watched me carefully. and that they were positive that I had not the slightest symptom of paranoia. After what they stated to all these gentlemen we were not prepared for the way he testified
 Tn consquenoe of this, although Mir Jerome did not prove that I was not sane, we did not prove my sanity as thor oughly as we should have, and my short testimony late the last night did not im prove our case.
 All the. doctors who have examined me have no doubt of my sanity what ever, except Dr. Baker, and until ths writ was served and he visited New York no one could be more positive than ne was that l had no delusions of any kind and was absolutely free from paronia
 My counsel do not wish me to return to Matteawan, nor do l. After the con- iinement to which l have been subjected the association with lunatics might ruin my health.
 'The fact that I am we'll mentally and physically after two long trials and l9 months in the Tombs and three months at Matteawan, in itself practically proves that my condition is normal in every Wayn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
HALL GIVEN CHARM
 BY THE PRISONERS
MEN FOR WHOM CHAPLAIN HAS DONE so MUCH TENDER TOKEN OF ESTEEM ON EVE OF DEPART. URE.

Chaplain J. J. D. Hall of Flat Top mines, after holding services with the prisoners yesterday was surprised by the presentation of a beautiful watch charm as an expression of their love and deVo- ton to the man who has been working in their midst for so long.
 Chaplain Hall leaves the district, the scene of his great and good labors,- TOT Philadelphia, where he will take charge of a mission work in the worst part or the city. It is fully equipped instltutlon and will require services seven times week.
 The watch charm is engraved, our Chaplain" on one side and From the Flat Top Prisoners on the other. It was presented by strong, sturdy Chr's- tian convert at the penitentary in nt- ting speech, and MT. Hall was oeepiy moved by the incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
WIND UP DOCKETS
 IN COUNTY COURTS
Jones Case In Criminal Court Today Has To Do With Street Car
 Strike.

Today and tomorrow will mark the windup of business in the Jefferson coun- ty civil courts until the beginning of the September sessions. Every department in the courthouse has been in a steady rush for the last 10 days in an effort to get everything finished by the time for adjournment, and while a number of the judges in the civil courts will probably have few special hearings after Tues day, everything will be practically closed when the courts adjourn tomorrow after noon.
 The criminal courts will be in full ses- sion practically all of the week, a number Of interesting cases being set for today. One case set for today of exceptional in- terest IS the case of l.. l.. Jones' charged With attempting to boycott the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company.
 This is case growing out of the strike or the street car employees last summer. Hand bills having printed on them a re- quest to boycott the street car company were distributed throughout Greater Br- mingham, and it is alleged that Jones was handing some of them around.
 Jones was arrested by Deputy Shoriff Sid Cowan on Twenty-fifth street, near Eighth avenue, while walking from Br- mingham to his home in North Brming- ham. Deputy Cowan had been out to East Birmingham in an effort to arrest some persons who were said to be dis triputing the bills in that territory, and was returning to town after an unsuc- cessful search.
 As the inbound car turned into Sixth avenue from Twenty-fourth street it is alleged that Cowan saw Jones hand an other man copy of one of these bills. Cowan jumped off the car and arrested Jones after he had gone about two blocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
NORTH CAROLINA MAY NOT SEND
 BRYAN DELEGATES ID DENVER

Charlotte, N. C.. June 2S.-Unless the temper of the delegates changes befors the state democratic convention reas- sembles at noon tomorrow it is not likely that North Carolina will send an instructed delegation to the Denver convention. There has been but one effort to bring Bryan's name before tho convention and that was early in tho session, before the deadlock on the guberna atorial situation came on. Just before the convention adjourned this morning, while some of the delegates were clamoring for adjournment be- cause the Sabbath had stolen upon the meeting, there was an effort to name the delegates to the national conven- tion. Senator Overman urged Govern or Glenns selection by exclamation and this carried with a whoop and some- body else paid Senator Overman the same compliment and he was chosen. Then Senator Simmons was proposed and there were some cries of No" ani deafening confusion and Bryan demonstration. When it looked as f there was to be a fight on his selection efforts were made to withdraw his name but storm of disapproval arose.
 It now seems probable that Simmons will be chosen Monday without oppo- sition and it is known that he opposes instructions. The platform which has not yet been submitted is said to recommend instructions.
 The convention has very little work to do now beyond the choice of ths rest of the state ticket and there are few contests over thasA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
SMALL BOYS CALL
 ECLIPSE 4 FIASCO Expected It to Get Dark Sure
 Enough SLIGHT HAZE IS NOTED
Smoked Glasses Were Necessary To See the Moon as Shadow Passed Aross Old SoIs Beaming
 Across Old Sol's Beaming

The partial eclipse of the sun was wit messed by thousands all over Alabama and in the Birmingham district yester- day. To those expecting darkness it was singular disappointment. The sun when witnessed through smoked glass appeared at the highest point to be about the size of g. half moon.
 Last night the muscles in many a neck were sore from straining, and Birming- ham eyes will be weak, as well as seeing double for some time to come. The face of the sun looked into more curious eyes than have watched his actions in many day.
 Perhaps it was because the morning was that of the Sabbath that the sun could not afford to burn dimly. At any rate, he faithfully lighted the church. goers on their way, and not once did he fail to furnish light for their meet ings.
 The eclipse as viewed in Birmingham, was entirely a pink tea affair. It could be seen only by those who secured smoked glasses. As every small boy in the city will testify, it didn't even get dark, and as for any creepy feelings, or strange sinking sensations, their shadows were nil.
 The chickens, who had heard so much of the night by day, that they were act ually becoming afraid, walked yesterday morning in high spirits and strutted around all day. Their nerve was entire ly returned, and they declared the whole thing a farce and bluff.
 "Whoever heard of an eclipse without dark" said a Southside youth. Why, if I was goin' to have one, I'd have it right" Whereupon he proceeded to call the moon few ugly names and broke his smoked glass on the ground
 The day was perfectly favorable. as only a few light clouds foated in the sky The sun shone with all his power, and seemingly stared the poor, weak moon out of countenance, for he shrivel- ed up to the size of your fist, and en- tering from the west took northeast erly course across the face Of old Sol. At one time it did get slightly hazy, but at no time was the sun obscured enough to be observed with the naked eye.
 When, near the noon hour, the moon drew off toward the east, the curious went on their ways, comforted with the hope that in 1918 they will have an opportunity of seeing a real eclipse.
 However nobody blames the solar sys- tenn, and 1t is believed that in case the new star which is travelling toward the earth at the rate of 300, 900 miles second does not arrive too soon, the world will go along at the same happy old jog and make it's regular annual trip in the I usual IF months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
CONDEMNATION OF
 ALL PROTESTANTS

Rome, June 2S.-The Osservatore Ro- mano, the organ of the Vatican, in an editorial concerning the recent Pan-Angli- can congress in London says
 Religion without legitimate heirarchy, although calling itself Christian, is a re- ligion only for this world, as the ques- tions discussed by the Pan-Anglican con gress show. Throughout the centuries all religions that have arisen without the seal of the real divine personality were similar to that discussed at the Pan- Anglican congress All of them aimed at securing the largest amount of joy in this life without care of the other life"
 At the end of a strong attack the Os- servatore Romano says that Catholic Rome tomorrow will celebrate with ven eration the anniversary of the death of St Peter at his tomb in a church. which is a miracle of art, and that the veneration will answer better than any thing else the supcrlative poverty of the Pan-Anglcan congress. From the atti- tude of the Osservatore Romano it is sup posed that. Pope Plus will deal with the recent congress held in London in his forthcoming encyclcal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
SHAFT UNVEILED
 TO R. H. PATTON
Woodmen Have Erected a Handsome
 Monument To Memory of We'll Known Detective.

A shaft to the memory of the late Rob- ert H. Patton was unveiled yesterday afternoon by the Woodmen of the World at Elmwood cemetery, where the remains of the deceased are inferred. The ser- vices were conducted under the Woodmen ritual and were very impressive.
 The shaft is some six feet tall, rather massive for it's height and very plain but imposing.
 Robert H. Patton was for a number of years one of the best known and most popular detectives under the Birmingham police department, and was a member of the local camp of Woodmen of the World. which erected the shaft to his memory. During the latter part of last fall he be- came i'll with typhoid fever and after several weeks confinement succumbed to the dreaded disease
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
Mrs. Mary Mason Holmes Dead.

Mrs Mary Mason Holmes, mother of Dr. u G. Mason, one of the best known col ored physicians in the state, a woman who was one of the pioneer residents of Jef- ferson county, and who was highly re- spected by both white and colored citi zens, being widely known in the district for her charitable deeds, died Saturday morning shortly after o'clock, after an illness of over two months duration. She was the mother of 12 children, of whom still live, Dr. U. G. Mason being her youngest son: The obseques will be held tomorrow morning at Il o'clock at Mt Olive Baptist church, at Masonton, the property of this church having been one of her many charitable gifts. Interment will be at the family burying ground on the premises of her estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
RAILWAY STATION
 MEN ORGANIZE

Albany, N. Y, June 2S-Albany Divisitn No 9, Order of Railroad Station Agents, the first of its kind in this vicinity, was organized here today. It includes em- ployes of the New York Central and Dcla- ware and Hudson companies. A resolu- ton was adopted that it was the sense of those present that there should bs 'an organized system of earnest, sen- sible, united and effective cooperation with our employers to the end of so in- fuencing the general public and legisia- tive opinion that a just and equitable and reasonable advance in railroad freight rates would tend to materially hasten the early return of prosperity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
TSCHA|KOvSkY MAY GET BAIL
 WHEN CASE COMES UP AGAIN

St. Petersburg June 2s.-The case of Nchalas Tschaikovsky has again been postponed The prosecution, dissatis- fled with the evidence given by the police, has ordered the investigation reopened and has sent agents to Mos COW, the Don region, Eastern Eiberia and other points which Tschaikovsky is supposed to have visited under false passports when the revolutionary move e- ment was at it's height. There is a bare possibility that Tschaikovsky may be admitted to bail. The authorities have asked his wife if she will be able to furnish s25,000 as security for his re- lease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.
Third Presbyterian Children Will Go
 To St. Clair Springs Thursday.

On Thursday, July g. the Sunday school of the Third Presbyterian church will give it's annual picnic at St. Clair Springs.
 The picnic crowd will have a special train, which will be stationed on the first track outside the Louisville and Nashville station Thursday morning, leaving .Bir- mingham at z a. m. sharp. The picnic will be an allyday outing, and promises to be one of most enjoyable nature.
 Practically the entire Sunday school of the Third church will join the frolic, and persons not members of the school are invited. Tickets may be secured at a number of the downtown stores or from any member of the Sunday school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
Seeks Relatives of Thomas Phillips.

Chief Bodeker received telegram yes terday from Superintendent Fehrnbach of the Cincinnati hospital requesting that the relatives of Thomas Phillips be noti- fled of his death. The telegram does not state who Phillips relatives are nor does it give any particulars relative to the cause of his demise Chief Bodeker was unable to locate any of the relatives of the deceased man last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
Meeting of Confederate choIrs.

On Thursday evening next the Confed- crate choirs of the city will meet at the First Methodist church to perfect their organization, the Choral Association of Birmingham, which was begun several weeks ago, Leading citizens of the city have expressed a willingness to stand sponsor to the movement, which will mean much for the music-loving public of Bir- mingham. Officers of the permanent or ganization will be elected Thursday night. All choirs of the city are asked to be present or send representatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
FOUR W.CASES OF
 BUBONIC PLAGUE

Willemstad. June 2s.-The American gunboat Marietta left here last night for Guantanamo. At the quarantine station she took on board Jacob Sleeper the for mer charge d'affaires at Caracas, and other members of the American legation.
 A steamer arriving from Porto Cabello brings the information that there are four new cases of plague at Caracas and several additional cases at La Guaira.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
BAPTISTS ENTER
 NEW BUILDING
The Sunday School Wing of Southside Church Dedicated and Large Con
 eregation Attending.

The Sunday sch ool wing of the South side Baptist church was opened yes- terday morning with special services. Talks were made by number of the church members and by the pastor, the Rev. Preston Blake. ? A large congrega tion attended but the large auditorium was sufficient. Work on the church proper will hardly begin before fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
Mrs. EIizaheth kain

Mrs. Elizabeth Kain, aged 54 years, died at her home, 3O5 South Fifty-seventh street, Woodlawn, yesterday afternoon. The body will be sent by Newbourne & Wooding, undertakers, to Mount Pinson this morning at s;SO o'clock, and the fu- neral services will be held at the Pinson church at Il o'clock today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. M. E. Mccrearv.

Mrs. M. F. McCleary died yesterday morning at the residence of A. J. Frazier 4447 Fifth avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 2-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Mon- day; local showers and slightly cooler at night or Tuesday; light winds, mostly south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29

Cleveland, and after reading the many letters of sympathy and condolence, which his death brought forth from the sympathetic hearts of the people who he tried so hard to serve, l wish to add my respect and veneration for the man who, as Gov. John A. Johnson expressed it, will be recorded when history is properly written as one If America's greatest Presidents. I kno V that his public services and utteranc B brought forth many and bitter criti- cisms from numerous men and newspa- pers, even of his own party, but for this I only venerate his memory the more, for he was true to his convictions regardless of criticism. He battled for the right as God gave him light to see it. More than this no man can do with less no man should rest con- tent. Some of the letters of respect, especially those of his political oppo- nents, brought tears to my eyes and caused me to realize that "one touch of nature makes the wh ole world akin" I appreciated most of all the express sions of our noble President, who to my way of thinking will go down in history as one of the greatest rulers of his or any other age. I am just an humble R. L. C., G. V. LANDERS.
 Newell, Ala, June 26, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29

A fall supply of horses and mules now on ale at the Ter milgai Stock Yards, Second AveuAe and 27th St. Haynes vlcnahso Horse & Mule Col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
Tribute r Cleveland.

To the Editor of The Age Herald. Having just received the intelligen D of the death of former President Grover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Two Orphans"

Beginning tonight, the Bijou theatre will offer the Baldwin Melville company in a fine revival of "The Two Orphans" " a play that never grows old. This i'm mortal melodrama has become a classic, and it has been witnessed by more the atre-goers than perhaps any other play ever written, unless it is East Lynne" The plot of ''The Two Orphans is one of the deepest interest and the character drawing is unusually vivid. In fact, Henriette and Louise, the two orphans, and all those other characters in the play have become symbolic of the various good or bad traits which they reveal. No melodrama of recent years has been writ ten that could be classed with ''The Two Orphans" The quality of this play is such that 1t has had some of the most brilliant revivals known to stage history. notably one of few years ago by an all- star cast of the most famous men and women on the stage. The production of this play by MT. Baldwin will be un- usually elaborate. There are seven acts scenery, costumes and effects correct The Baldwin Melville company will no doubt eclipse the efforts already made, since every member has an opportunity for arr tistic work in 1.-The Two Orphans" Mir. O'Connor and MT. Murdoch return to the cast this week. beginning tonight.
 At St. Paul's Church.
 The Sunday masses at St. Pauls church were well attended. The pastor announc sd that beginning with next Sunday, the last mass would be a low mass.
 The preacher at high mass yesterday was the Rev. Father Kenny, g. J. He delivered what was regarded by the con- gregation as sermon of singular force and eloquence. His theme was Christ's mercy.