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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
ENSLEY PAYS ITS
 TRIBUTE ID DEAD Graves At Oakland Cemetery
 Are Decorated SONG SERVICE A SUCCESS Many Are Touched By Singing at the First Presbyterian church-Blind Tiger Caught In Avery
 town.
SONG SERVICE A SUCCESS

Ensley, April 26.-(Speeial)-In the presence of about 800 people tho graves of the Confederate dead at the Oakland cemetery were decorated to- day. hands. by whose owners the memories of the glorious past are proudly cherished, laid beautiful floral tributes on the graves of the departed heroes. The exercises were fully car ried out. The Confederate Veterans the Daughters of the Confectionery and the Sons of Veterans all took part n the solemn ceremonies. Miss Stella Ar mold. Dr. Crawford and R. L. Daniels made addresses which were full of ten passed away, extolling their many vir tues. The ceremonies were simple but impressive. The laying of flowers on the graves each year Is a beautiful sentiment and not only discharges an obligation to the dead, but sets be- praiseworthy acts that will stimulate them to higher and better disch arg of the duties of life that devolve upon them. It was fitting. that the local camp of the Sons of Veterans attended the ceremonies in such large numbers, for to them is left the task to per petuate the glorious heritage left them by their fathers, who made history by deeds of daring, devotion to duty and by the greatest selfsaerifice since the beginning of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
All Become Fishermen.

Every man in Bessemer who possibly could leave the city during the past week went off on fishing jaunt and some of the experiences related upon their re- turn would put anything to shame that has been told around this neck of the woods in some time.
 One party that went out was composed of Charles Pritchard, Billie Smith, George Ross and Mr Boyd. Another one was composed of Mart Moran and p. c. Pen nington of New Albany Ind. Still another was composed of Edgar l.. Mitchell and E. B. Canoles.
 The ardent anglers returned to the city last evening and they were thoroughly tired but extremely happy over the re- suit of their weeks work. Of course it remained for Bill Kennedy to ruin the whole affair by his description of some of the marvellous catches made. It is not known just what kind or brand he had with him. but judging from some of his descriptions he was evidently un- der the impression that he was angling for snakes instead of fisn.
 MT. Pennington was the next speaker and he related in graphic manner how he managed to land a 63-pound turtle. Of course, his word for this was accepted. simply because he was q visitor to the city, but his dream was blasted when one of the party walked up and stated that as a matter of fact the turtle only weighed 13 pounds and that he knew it to be a positive fact ,-lat MT. Pennington purchased him from an old negro fisher man and he went so far as to pay 13 cents a pound for him.
 It is understood that there is much good fishing around Bessemer and it is also understood that most of the fishermen that go out have the fish bought in ad- vance and of course they can afford to take their time and return to the city and frame up any old kind of story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
SID FLETCHER IS
 GIVEN S9 YEARS
ASSAULTS AND RoBS J. F. M.sHAR- Rls OF TUscUMIA AND THEN BuRGLARIzEs STORE OF HIS VICTIM.

Tuscumbia, April 26.-(Special.)-Sid Fletcher, the negro highwayman who as- sauted and almost murdered J. F. M. Harris, a merchant of Tuscumbia, in January, was found guilty and given 9J years in the penitentary. Jim Underhill, another negro, is under indictment for the same crime, but his trial will prob ably be postponed until the next term of court.
 MT. Harris was returning from his store at II o'clock at night when he was as- saulted at his gate and was struck a heavy blow on the back of his head. The negro then went through his pockets and among other things secured his keys and went and robbed his store. The grand jury which indicted Fletcher for highway robbery also returned a verdict against him for burglary, but in view of the sentence of 99 years that will not be pressed.
 When the verdict of the jury was an- nounced Fletcher's attorneys acquiesced and no appeal will be taken. Fletcher while in jail confessed his guilt, but on the witness stand denied that he had confessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
MERIDIAN TO HAVE
 NEW POSTMASTER
PROTESTING COMMITTEE GOES TO REFEREE WITH OBJECTIONS TO APPOINTMENT OF ONE OF THE CANDIDATES.

Meridian, Miss, April 26.-tSpecial) ) committee from the board of trade yesterday went to Jackson to see L. B. Mosely, referee for postmastershi ip i; for Mississippi and to protest against the appointment of William Price, whom it is said is slated to succeed A J. Hyde, the present postmaster of Meridian, who has sent in his resigna- tion to take effect July l.
 There are a number of local appli- cants for the vacanacy, the most con spicuous being Cliff Elgin. A. R. Joh nson, b. J. Martin and B. " White.
 Among the business interests repre- scented in the board of trade the ob- jection to Price is based upon his if filiation with an obnoxious negro ele- ment of the republican party and the fear that he will appoint some of these negroes to places in the postoffice in the event of his appointment Represen- tatives of the postoffice department { Washington were in the city yesterday making quiet inquiries about the char. acter and standing of Price and his acceptability to the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Neuro Is Shot.

William Johnson, a negro, was shot and seriously if not fatally injured by Special Officer Clarence Rust at the Robertstown furnace at a late hour last evening The negro was badly shot, and after having his wounds dressed by City Physician George Waller he was taken to the Hillman hospital m Birmingham.
 When asked this evening about the shooting Mir Rust stated that he had noticed the negro hanging around the furnace a couple of nights ago. lie told him to leave, which he did. How = ever he came back last evening, and when asked what he wanted he in formed the officer that he wanted one good sleep. Rust then told him that he could not lodge around there and ae would have to be on the move. Ihis the negro refused to do and he was placed under arrest. Rust put him in front of him and started for the Bes- semer jail After they had gone a short distance the negro asked him what he meant to do with him ani Rust told him he meant to take him to jail.
 The negro said he was not going to jail and quick as a flash he turned on Rust and caught him around the throat Then the scuffe started. He tried to choke Rust and in doing that he tore lis clothes nearly off. In the meantime Rust was trying to use his gun and when he did get started he did very well.
 He shot the negro in the stomach, in the shoulder, in the neck and in the hand After demonstrating that he could use the shooting iron in pretty fair style he asked the negro if he was willing to go then. He was finally brought to the jail and given temporary treatment. It was understood this evening that the ne gro is supposed to be rather bad char acter and he also travels under the name of Henry Ladd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
Programme of Exercises For Aqricul-
 turaI School at Hamilton.

Hamilton, April Special. )-The e commencement exercises of the Sixth District Agricultural school at this place will be held May 10, II and 12. Following is the programme:
 Sunday. May 10. commencement ser- mon. 10:30 a. m, by Rev. John William Partridge, Russellvile. Eight p.~m, sermon by Rev. Partridge.
 Monday, May II, farmers institute, 10 a. m. to l D. m., conducted by Hon. J. A. Wilkinson, commissioner of agri- culture, Montgomery; p. m. to 2 D. m. dinner; 3 p. m to D. m., visiting school farm; 8 p. m. school entertain ment.
 Tuesday, May 12, graduating exer- cises. commencement address by Hon. J. A. Wilkinson, commissioner of agri- culture, Montgomery.
 Following are the members of the senior class Gilbert Arnold, w. is Hodges, $. s. borden, John P. Middle ton, William J. Mims. Albert B. Moore, James M. Moore, Lou Ella Quinn, Booker H. shotts, Maggie White and John l.. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
FIRST PRIMARY
 HELD AT PULLMAN
LARGEST VOTE EVER ROLLED IN AN EARLY PRIMARY IN COUNTY. "RUN-OFF" CANDIDATES ARE SELECTED.

Cullman, April 26.-(Special. )-The largest vote ever boiled in an early pri- mary in Cullrnan county was probably cast yesterday. The vote in 15 of the z4 beats in the county is HOO. At an average of even 25 votes to the beat the total vote will be over 12O0
 This was the first of the two primaries and the "run-off' primary will be held on May 1S the time fixed for the general primaries. The primary yesterday was to select the two highest candidates to run in the May primary So far as can be estimated today from the returns re- ceived, the following candidates will t6 in the run-off:
 For Treasurer: J. A Mcconnell and Rev. G. w. Bragg.
 Tax Collector: R. E. Ryan and R. D. Dunlap.
 For Commissioners: First district k. J. Livingston and H. D. Nixon; second district, R. P. White and D. L. Funder- burk; third district, W. J. Hudson and F. P. Morris; fourth district, Jackson Kelley and R. A. Davenport.
 The election passed off very quietly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
coosa Republicans Meet.

Rockford. April 26.- Especial. )-The e republicans of Coosa county met ye.'- terday in mass meeting and elected H. w. Pond, Sr., H. w. Pond, Jr., c. A. Ross, H. c. Stewart, Henry Shurett and two other men as delegates to the state convention to meet in Birming- ham May G. The meeting adopted reso- lutions instructing the delegates to oppose at the state convention any ef- forts to indorse any particular candi- date for President.
 There was no indorsement for any one for state chairman.
 The delegates to the state convention n were also elected to the Fifth district convention to meet in Lafayette April 2S
 There will not. be any contesting delegation from this county so far as known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
REV, ADAMS TALKS
 ID ODD FELLOWS
Members of TwQ Lodges At-
 tend Bessemer Church
NEGRO SHOT BY OFFICER
Many Parties of 6essemer Fishermen Were Out Last Week and Return With Marvellous Tales
 of Experiences.

Bessemer, April 26.-( Special. )-Rev. I. o. Adams of the Episcopal church de- liyered a special sermon this morning on Odd Fellowship. Lodges No. lo9 and 262 of this city marched to the church in a body. The sermon delivered by Dr. Adams was an eloquent one and one of the features was the musi- cal programme. By special request the Easter music was repeated and T. was especially good
 It has been the custom for several years for the different lodges of Odd Fellows in this city to attend church in a body once each year, and thls morning there were about 150 members in line The two lodges met at the rooms of lodge No. 109 this morning at 1090 o'clock and marched from there to the church.
 The sermon as preached by Dr. Adams was particularly appropriate from the fact that he is one of the leading Odd Fellows of the state and in addition to that he is member or several other lodges in the city. pr. Adams stated among other things that it always afforded him much pleasure to be in position to talk to body of Odd Fellows, as he was familiar With the workings of the order and in ad- dition to that he knew himself how much real good the order had accom- plished, both in a charitable and social way He said that as long as he ha been in the order he had never known one of the lodges to fail when it was called upon to perform some charitable mission and he was glad to be able to state that he knew the lodge stood for brotherly love. He stated that the word love when used in connection with an Odd Fellow, be he good one, meant everything that the word could possi- bly, convey, and he hoped to see all or the lodges continue to advance In mem hership and prosperity.
 The sermon was beautiful ana ap- propriate effort and the large gathe" ing of members of the two lodg IS proved that there is a great deal of m terest being taken in the work in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Song Service Is a Success.

The song service given at the First Presbyterian church was decided sue cess. Every number was exceedingly well rendered and bespoke much study and training on the part of tie per formers. Not only was 1t a success from an artistic point of view but also from spiritual standpoint. No one could listen to the beautiful hymns and songs of paise without being i'm : pressed with the import thereof, and many present were affected as tn e beautiful stains telling of peace an1 future happiness rolled out from the splendid array of singers. The pro gramme as printed this morning wa Is carried out and was a decided tribute to the efficiency and capability of tn Q choir director, Mrs. Tn omas R. Walke-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
New Federal Building.

Florence, April -tSpecial.)-The pre- liminaries for the erection of the Flor ence public building have progressed to such point that 1t can be safely pre- dcted that the actual work will begin this summer. The plans and specifications are now in the hands of the contractors and the bids will be opened in Washington on May 26. The specifications call for d building of brick and stone and terra cotta with a tiled floor in the main hall. The building will be so feet wide and 60 feet deep story and half and so constructed as to admit of its being en- larged later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
ralIadeqa Republicans Meet.

Talladega, April 26.-( Special )-The republicans of Talladega held a mass meeting during the past week and elected the following delegates to the state convention to be held in Bir- mingham April 29.
 D. M. McClallan, J. P. Barton, D. R. Johnson, R. Bess, J. r. Whisenant, E. w. Simmons. Alternates: A. J. Headen. Levi Morris; B. c. Savery, w. F. Fitz- patrick, Joe Curry, c. w. Butler.
 D. M. Mcclellan was elected chair man of the county executive commit tee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
WAGONS TAXED
 IN JACKSON
Special Assessment Made For Purpose of Keeping Pike Road In
 Repair.

Scottsboro, April 26.-(Special)-At q | meeting of the county commissioners this week the Scottsboro Ferry com pany was granted a license to operate a ferry across the Tennessee river at Garland ferry special order was made. levying license tax of $1.50 a per month on three or four-horse wagons for hauling over the pike road to Riddles ferry on the Tennessee rive. said moneys to be applied to the re- pairing of said pike road, and J. A.
 Hart authorized to collect same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
FOR SALE.

l will offer, Tuesday, April 28, at 10 a. m., all the fixtures of Davidson & Sandman, 2010 First avenue, such as iron safe, triple mirror, desk, counter and tables; also 150 pants patterns all to be sold regardless of cost. Sale rain or shine.
 w. T. PARKER,
 Auctioneer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Blind Tiger Found.

Chief of Police James Merriman, as sisted by Officer Henry White, cap tured a blind tiger in Averytown Saturday and as result R. E. King well known negro, will face Mayor D. F. Sugg tomorrow morning on a charge of violating the prohibition law. King operates an establishment where soft drinks are dispensed and is charged with selling cider "spiked' with corn whisky. The chief cap tured a quantity of whisky and beer A number of witnesses are summon ,d and an interesting case will develop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Fayette Branch, white man, was ar rested last night on charge of grand larceny and lodged in the city prison. Branch went to Paine & Mller's store and asked to see some clothing. His face was sweled with the humps and the clerks were unwilling to stay near him. The man was directed to go upstairs and look over the stock. No further attention was given him and he attired himself in a new suit and put on his old clothes over them, walking out of the store and going to his home. After his arrest Branch broke down and told how he managed to secure the clothes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Why He Was Discharged.

From the May Bohemian
 Office Boy-What am l fired for?
 Employer-For constantly smoking cigarettes. You have heard, haven't you, that where there is so much smoke, there where there is so much smoke, there be some fire?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
A Way They Have.
the May Bohemian

From the May Bonemlan.
 Mrs. Griggs-The way that friend Brown of yours hints for drink of whisky every time he calls here would provoke a saint.
 MT. Griggs-Never mind him. dear. He's only trying to provoke a smile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Not Knocking Anybody.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Lawyer-The defendant in this case is | lazy, worthless fellow. isn't he?
 Witness-Well, sir I don't want to do the man an injustice l won't go so far as 10 say he's lazy, but if it requires anN voluntary work on his part to digest hiA vietuals he would have died of lack of nourishment 15 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
PRIZES OFFERED
 FOR CANTALOUPES Madison County Association
 Starts Competition TO RENEW PIKE ROADS Man With Mumps Is Given Liberty of Clothing Store and Helps Him.
 self to a Full Suit-He
 Is Arrested.
TO RENEW PIKE ROADS

Huntsville. April 6.-(speeial)-Fifty dollars in gold will be given as q first prize by the Madison County Cantaloupe association to the best grower eof canta- loupes this season. A second prize of S25 will also be awarded. The best grow CT Is to be the one who produces the largest number of crates of standard size. If any of the officers of the assos citation or members of the board secure the prizes, the money will be turned into the treasury. Secretary Charles Chase believes the offer of these prizes will stim- ulate the growers to better efforts and be productive of better grades and hence highr prices.
 From present prospects the association will ship its first cabbage before May 15. Fifteen thousand cantaloupe crates have been ordered the order going to the B. c. farrell Co of Humboldt. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

The great work of renewing the pike system of Madison county has begun. Frank c. Love, road supervisor, is in- stalling rock crushers and the work will be carried on as rapidly as possible. The county has $5OOOO available for bikes this wear
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-13

'ne last 20 feet OF il having been in
ore me quality of which is good and
growing better. II is thought to dip
10 the northwest.
me Nevada Utah company. is re-
pdlldsIing and repairing the narrow
gauge railroad TO the Jack Rabbit
illllle and has ordered a new $50 ton
engine 10 replace the 10 ton loco
motive now in use. An order has
also been placed for a number of new
ears This will greatly increase the
capacity of the road, which will he
required 10 handle the increased ton
axe from the mine About 30 men
are now working and it is understood
mat more will be put TO work in a
short time.
WORK Is progressing steadily at the
ONO, Kentucky and Prince CONSOLE
dated mines and according to reports
current in camp, very satisfactory re-
suits are being obtained. There is
no doubt that both these mines will
become great producers. Much activi-
" Is noted in all parts of the district
and With improved conditions of the
metal market, this camp will soon he
heard from in very substantial
manner
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-13
HOUSE DEFENDS MlsTLEToE.
Sentiment Prevails Over Arguments
ih'noupcing Parasite and propo-
al to Destroy II Voted Down.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Senti-
ment versus utility was tried in the
house today and sentiment won. II
was all over the mistletoe The prop
aslti0n 10 destroy il by remorseless
scientific means and the chiyalry OF
the house was in arms. Never
should the mistletoe go down while
romance has place Arguments
showing it to be d pernicious plant
that killed trees were OF no avail
Il vas permitted TO stay in consid-
Grafton Of it, otherwise tender infiu-
ences.
After a tree has become thorough
b inoculated with the poison of the
mistietoe, Mr. Burleson declared, it
Invariably dies within seven years.
Mr. Games of Tennessee wanted 10
know II this was the mistletoe of ro-
nance and poetry? Mr.. Douglass of
Ohio wanted to know If Mr.. Burleson
was married, and Mr.. Olmstead of
Pennsylvania asked if the gentleman
really proposed to abolish mistletoe
in leap year.
Mr. Burleson said. 4 realize that
many tender memories cluster around
this plant. but this is not "A sentiment
al age We are practical men here,
and ! am a practical man. II is in
the interests of the forests of the
country that offer this amendment.
The mistletoe has wrought great
damage especially TO the shade trees
in the cities Of the south"
Asserting that there We're too many
shade trees anyhow. Mr.. Gaines of
Tennessee. with characteristic i'm
pnlsiveness sprang 10 the defense of
the mistletoe and pleading the infiu
enee of its gracious and hallowed
memories. calling to his aid Dick ms
immortal description OF the Christ
mas eve under the mistletoe in Mr..
Wardell's Kitchen as given in Pick
wick Papers succeeded in reseuing
II from the grasp of the despoiler.
Mr.. Gaines offered the following
ennsion in poetical form. 1t was
handed to him by Mr.. Shirley of the
Huntsville, Ky, district, who admit
led the writing thereof. but stoutly
denied the authorship, He laid that
10 new member. and said 1t had
been tossed on while the discus
sion (Which lasted only ! . minutes)
was in progress. The lines read;
.Nhat-wonld they destroy thee,
the past.
30 long thou hast played in affairs of
the heart,
the days of the dear long
ago.
The loves that enshrine thee. chou
dear mistletoe,
The beauties who dared and the gal
lants who won.
The romanees dear that by thee We're
begun?
Then surely has gallantry faded from