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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
Noted Doctor Strangely Shot.

Omaha, Neb., Sept 3.-Dr. Frederick Rustin. one of the leading surgeons of the west, captain of the Yale football team in 1896 and a noted football player and athlete in his college days, was mysteriously shot on the threshold of his home and died five hours later. His wife heard the shot and says she found him sitting in chair on the porch and that all he said to her was, "A man shot me"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
THURSDAY, SEPT 8, 1908.
Sept. 3 In History.

15SS-Richard Tarleton, most noted English comedian before Shake speare's time, died. 1762-New style fn the calendar adopt ed in England. 1ST-Louis Adolphe Thiers, French statesman and ex-president of the republic, died; born 1797. 1907-"General" Pleasant Porter, chief of the Creek Indian Nation, at Vi nita, I. T.; born 1S40.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
Cynical.

The Maid-Do you believe it's un- lucky to get married on Friday! The Abomfnable Bachelor-C Certainly. Why should Friday be an exception !-Black and White.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
Tn, Denial Habit.

DO you take this woman to be your lawful welded wife?
 "No, air; there's no truth in tho ru- mor-fAat | te say, l Aos-rit1Bourg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
The Child-Heron
 Law Corporation Credit Ratings, Accounts Collected.

A stern, grave face may demand our respect, but it is the smile that wins our love. Cultivate the smile. ''It is love that makes the world go around" Have a bag of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
 Sun sets 6:23, rises 5:25; days length 13 hours; moon sets 10:43 p. m.; moons age days; $50 p. m., eastern time, moon at first quarter in constellation Scorpio; midnight, planet Mars at aphelion, farthest from sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
BROWNS QUICKFIRE
 CHARCOAL

handy in the morning to make the fire and have a smile of optimism all day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-03
PENMANSHIP.
 PROFESSOR 1OLLEY

teaches every pupil to write fine rapid, business hand. in a course of Is private lessons, and no failures. All kinds of rer work executed in the highest de- free of art. l67 BANK STREET. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
WALKER COUNTY MEETING.
Davidson Claims 1t Represented But
 Small Part of Republican Party.

The republican administration faction in Walker county held convention in Jasper yesterday and nominated Taft for chairman of the state executive commit tee. F. S. Crumpton was reelected as chairman of the county committee.
 Julius w. Davidson, leader of the Dav- idson faction, gave out the following in- terview last night declaring that this convention did not represent the true re- publican sentiment in Walker county:
 ''The meeting of the republicans of Walker county will be held on the 12th today does not represent the party in that county There are two factions in the county-one representing about 1000 voters, who supported the state ticket in 1906, and less than 100 who opposed the same. In order that the republicans of the state may understand the situation, desire to quote the language of Judge John B. Shields in a letter published in the Times of this week in which he in the year 1906 begged and pleaded with our leaders and state committee to call state convention and give us 8 good state ticket to vote for They made some impossible promise, which of course. failed, and then absolutely refused to give us a ticket. The rank and file then in their patriotism and manhood called a mass meeting of the republicans of the state. which they had legal ,io to Io in, R{rp1iDpaor,, nj nominated a state ticket of the best re- publicans of the state, and 10000 of them went to the polls and voted for them. My county gave more than 1000 votes, the largest of any county in the state
 "The republicans casting the thous- and votes to which Judge Shields refers will hold their county convention next Wednesday,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
FATHER BRATTON
 FALLS FROM CAR
Carpenter Has Arm Broken By Fall From Scaffolding-Negro Has
 Feet Mashed Off.

There were several accidents of more or less serious nature yesterday.
 While attempting to board a Gate City car yesterday afternoon about 1:3O o'clock the Rev. Father Bratton of St. Pauls Catholic church was thrown to the ground with considerable force and temporarily rendered unconscious. He received sev- eral scalp wounds which are not thought to be serious. He was picked up and hurriedly carried to St. Vincent's hospital in Shaw & Sons ambulance. Father Bratton states that he intended boarding the car but it did not stop and when he attempted to swing onto it he was thrown down.
 broken arm yesterday afternoon while at work on a house at 1O17 South Thirteenth street. It seems that Smith was work ing on scaffold when it gave away and he fell about 15 feet to the ground, break ing his right arm just above the wrist He was removed to the Hillman hospital in Lige Loy's ambulance
 Dave Washington, a negro. was run over yesterday afternoon by a Brming- ham Southern freight train, both of his feet being mashed off. It is understood that Washington is an employe of the railroad and in attempting to board tho moving train yesterday fell under the wheels He was removed to the H1llnan hospital for attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

After spending several hours in Bir- mingham yesterday, M. M. Richey, for mer manager of the middle and western districts of the Southern railway, and former vice president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, left at noon over the Frisco for Little Rock Ark, where he will assume charge of the superintendency of the Arkansas district of the Missouri Pa cifc, St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern railroad, with headquarters in Little Rock.
 The announcement of Mr. Richeys appointment came as no surprise, for it was known that immediately after his dismissal by the Southern, numer- ous other railroads made propositions for his services.
 It is understood that the position 70 be filled by MT. Rfchey is temporary, and that plans are on foot to advance him to the highest office of the opera tive department of the Missouri Pacific, St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern. His territory for the present will be confined to Arkansas.
 MT. Richey stated that he was well pleased with his new berth, and while he did not discuss the possibilities of intimated that there were excellent chances of promotion.
 MT. Richey did not care to discuss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
General Lee Issnes Official
 CaH To Veterans M Gray

cred by her corporate limits, the grandeur and magnifieenee of her buildings or the number and wealth of her manufacture ing industries
 While there is nothing in and around the city to arouse the enthusiasm of the survivors of the Confederate armies, her patriotic men and beautiful women, with 8 fidelity to the principles of the south- land and devotion to her traditions sec- ond to none, plead with their old time friends and comrades to come to the hospitable homes of the Magic City. as- surfing them that a welcome will be given equal to any that has been shown in the past
 The central location of the city, it's numerous railroad connections, place 1t within easy reach of all sections of the country; and the general commanding feels satisfied that the '.boys in gray" will be present in large numbers.
 9 General commanding with much pleasure announces, at the request of its most energetic president, Mrs W. J. Behan, that the Confederated Southern Memorial association will hold it's meet ing at the same time.
 By command of
 STEPHEN D. LEE,
 General Commanding. Official:
 William E. Mickle,
 Adjutant General and Chief of Staff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
REPORT SAYS STOUP
 WILL BE SUCCEEDED
w. H. HUDSON OF THE DANvILLE DIVISION SAID TO BE SLATED FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SOUTHERN HERE.
Birmingham weather conditions for

While no official circular has been re- ceived, it is common gossip among Southern officials in Birmingham that Superintendent E. E. Stoup will be suc- ceeded Monday by Superintendent w. H. Hudson of the Danville division.
 Superintendent Stoup was out Of the city yesterday, and is was impossible to get a statement from him. How ever. it is considered a certainty that the move will be made
 It is reported that the removal of Su- perintendent Stoup is another retrench- ment step, and that by his removal, two divisions will be combined. The Bir- mingham district it is reported, will De extended so as to include Austell, Ga.
 MT. Stoup was appointed superintendent only short time ago, but is very popu- lar in railroad and business circles. He is expected to return today, and 1t is probable that he will be in position to make a statement relative to the matter.
 There was also report to the effect that General Superintendent Hutchens will be transferred and that Birming- ham will not be the headquarters of a general superintendency. It was im- possible to verify that rumor yesterday, however General Superintendent Hutch ems is also out of the city.
 According to the above rumored plan' the Selma and Mobile divisions will be combined, and the superintendent head quarters will be at Selma. Atlanta and Macon will be combined, too, according to this plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

There was very little business trans acted in the county courts yesterday on account of it's being Saturday. Judge Lane was engaged in the disposition of a motion docket while in the first division of the city court, Judge Fergu- son presiding, the case of Frank E. Brammer vs. J. B. Anderson ct al, was on trial. It was placed in the hands of the jury late yesterday afternoon.
 In the chancery court the following orders were made yesterday: w. H. Echols vs. Arthur Hagood, decree over ruling motion to dismiss; Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company vs. Birmingham Iron company ct all, de- cree overruling motion to dismiss; ex parte Marvin M Giles. disabilities of homage removed.
 Two suits were filed in the city court yesterday Alena Carabulli filed suit against .Se Alabama Western Railroad company, seeking s10,000 damages for personal injuries alleged to have been received on January 30, 1908. D. P. Corley filed suit yesterday against the Southern Steel company for $1O,0O0 damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained on october z, 1907
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
FARLEY CALLS
 DISTRICT MEETING
Committee of Which He Is Head Meets Here Wednesday, Feb
 ruary 19.

The republican district executive com- mittee of which William R. Fairley is the chairman will hold meeting Wednes- day week in Birmingham for the pur- pose of calling convention.
 Julius Davidson claims to be chairman of the executive committee of the dis trict committee would be called together troct committee would be called ogether within the next few days.
 There is a great deal of interest cen- tered in the factional fight of the re- publicans. Next Saturday, the anti-ad- ministration state committee will hold meeting In Birmingham. and on the following Monday, the administration fac tion, of which J. O. Thompsan is chair man will hold a meeting. The latter fac tion favors the candidacy of Secretary Taft, and the former the candidacy of any than save Taft.
 MT. Fairley's call follows: 'sTo the Members of the Republican Executive Committee of the Ninth Con gressonal District of Alabama:
 Your are hereby called to assemble in the city of Birmingham. at 10 o'clock a. m on Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 1908, for the purpose of order ing 8 convention for said district, and to transact such other business as may legal ly come before you.
 W. R. FARLEY, Chairman Ninth District Committee of Alabama.
 Attested:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
WAS ROBBING
 SLOT MACHINES
Young Man Gets 100 Days For Hamper ing With Candy Vending
 Machines.

The young man who was yesterday arrested for tampering with the candy vending machines on the back of the chairs in moving picture show will not enjoy his favorite pastime for some days to come. One hundred days in jail. which were given him by the judge, will prob ably give him lesson for life.
 He was one of those smart young fel- lows who make it a practice to pry into and break up everything they can not get into. For several months past these machines have been found scratched and mistreated, until the contpany has decided to put stop to it.
 Paid watchmen have been stationed in every theatre, and the minute thief be- gins operations he is snatched out and sent to jail. Several have been cought. and the watchmen will be kept on duty until the practice is broken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
WISE CLERK
Quits Sandwiches and Coffee For
 Lunch.

The noon day lunch for the department clerks at Washington is often most se- rious question.
 For 15 years" writes one of these clerks, II have been working in one of the government departments. About two years ago I found myself every after noon with a very tired feeling in my head. trying to get the days work off my desk.
 q had heard of Grape-Nuts as food for brain and nerve centers. so began to eat it instead of my usual heavy break fast then for my lunch instead of sand- wiches and coffee
 'In a very short time the tired feeling in the head left me, and ever since then the afternoons work has been done with as much ease and pleasure as the morn ing's work.
 "GrapeNuts for two meals a day has worked in my case, just as advertised. producing that reserve force and supply of energy that does not permit one to tire easily--so essential to the successful pros- ecution of ones life work There's Reason''
 Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich Read the Road to We'll ville." in pkSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
POLICE MMISSlON.
Successor To w. R. McGavock Will
 Be Elected Tuesday Night.

There will be a meeting of the Police Commission next Tuesday night, when Chairman Hal J. Copeland, and the other three members will get together for the purpose of selecting the successor to w. R. McGavock, resigned.
 As yet no candidate has announced, but it is probable that the commission has several men in view who have signified their willingness to accept. Their se- lection will be watched with great in- terest by the public to see whether the new member will stand for the enforce ment of the prohibition law
 The question will then come up wheth- CT the police force shall be put on two shifts after April or not The City Council has cut down the force to 5o. but the commission has the option to de- eide whether they de divided into two or three shifts A half dozen policemen will stand trial that night, and the meet ing promises to be a long one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

his dismissal by the Southern, and did not reply to a query as to wh ether or not there had been a rupture between him and General Manager Ackert. All that is now passed" said he, and we will forget 1t. I am going to a new territory, and will endeavor to give my new employers by very best ser vices. I hold no i'll will towards any one, and feel that my record is con- sidered in favorable light by the peo- pie at large. I leave the territory Of Georiga and Alabama with certain re- grets. I have numerous friends here, numerious warm friends and leave them with reluctance"
 As is remembered, the announcement of MT. Richey's resignation came as thunderbolt from clear sky. It is known that the request for the resig- nation coming from Superintendent Ackert was a surprise to Mr. Richey It was reported at the time that the request for the resignation was the re- suit of i'll feeling between the two high officials, the direct cause being Richey's refusal to dismiss certain men under his Jurisdiction whose dis missal had been demanded by the gen. eral manager. It Is understood that MT. Richey claimed these men were excellent employees, and refused to dis miss them without. reason or a hear ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
incorporation Papers Filed.

A certificate of incorporation was filed in the office of the probate eopTt yes- terday by the Chesterfield Commercial and Social association. which proposes to maintain bureau of daily information and to conduct billiard and pool rooms in Birmingham. The incorporators are T. F. McTyer, l.. c. Brinkmeyer, J. Blake, C. w. Freeman, B. z. Mathews. w. G. Patterson, o. w. Freeman, J. R.. Stanley, A. O. Liddon and J. J. Odom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
REPORT ON HOSPITAL.
Nnety-one Patients Admitted at Hill-
 man During Month of January.

Superintendent Miss Nina B. Hamilton has submitted the monthly report of the Hillman hospital for the month of Janu- ary to the Board of Revenue. The report shows that there were 31 patients in the hospital on January 1. and that 9l were admitted during the month. Of this num- Der. 46 were medical cases and 45 surgical. The total number of patients in the hos pital during the month was 125. Seventy two patients were discharged, as follows: Cured 40, improved 25, and unimproved '.
 There were seven deaths in the hospital during the month. The average number of patients admitted daily was 7. There were 33 operations, 10 accidents, AT house dressings, plaster casts and 5000 grains of ether used.
 The total number treated at the hospital during the month was 254. The expenses for the month amounted to something like Sl525, which is reasonable, considering the number of patients treated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Miss condle Cunningham.

The funeral services over the remains of Miss Condie Cunningham. who died at the Girls Industrial school at Monte yallo Thursday from the effects of burns received last Tuesday, were conducted from the First Cumberland Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. l.. s. Handley, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, officiating in the absence of the regular pastor, the Pev Dr. I. D. Steele. The interment was made in the Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Ethel Parker.

The funeral services over the remains of Ethel Parker, the 12-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wiley Parker, who died Friday night at the family residence at North Birmingham of pneumonia, were conducted from Walkers chapel yester- day afternoon at o'clock. The inter- ment was made in the Walkers chapel cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
James Arthur o'Hara.

James Arthur O'EIear, age months, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick OHara, died yesterday morning at the family residence, 112S Avenue B. The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the family residence this afternoon at 8 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Southsde Catholic cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
E. A. Murdock.

The funeral services over the remains of B. A. Murdock, who died Friday night at the Hillman hospital, will be conduct ed from the chapel of the Gaudin Under taking company tomorrow morning at 1O:30 o'clock. The remains will be sent to Pratt City where the increment will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
w. H. Freeman.

w. H. Freeman, age 72 years, died yes- terday at Avenue I and Twenty-seventh street after a brief illness The deceased came to Birmingham from his nome III Russellville several days ago to be oper- ated on but he died yesterday before the operation was performed. The remains will be sent to Russellville this morning by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

H. H. Vance has been made trainmas- ter of the entire Alabama Great Southern district, where heretofore he was in charge only of the northern end.
 w. M. Mccormick, formerly trainmas- ter of the Southern end, has been trans ferred to Somerset in the capacity of chief dispatcher.
 MT. Vance is considered one of the best trainmasters in the service of the Queen and Crescent. and his promotion is con- sldered one well deserved.
 The Alabama Great Southern has com- bined the passenger and freight agencies at Tuscaloosa and placed Frank L. De- Mers in charge.
 l.. Sevier, vice president of the Sea- board, spent yesterday in the city. This is the first visit of MT. Sevier since the Seaboard went into the hands of receiv- CTS. He reports business improving.
 President Atkinson and General Man- ager Bonnyman of the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic, inspected the property of the road at Mulgay and Hueytown yes terday As is known, the Atlantic. Bir- ningham and Atlanta will enter Br- mingham from Bessemer. Work between Mulgay and Bessemer is progressing rap- idly.
 R. L. Simpson, general freight agent of the Southern, returned yesterday from business trip to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Concert This Afternoon.

Memolis full concert band will render a beautiful programme at the Majestic theatre this afternoon at o'clock. The band win be assisted by Mrs. Carrie Lum Cole. one of Birminghams most brilliant soprs os. Altogether, the con- cert promises to be one of the musical treats of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
R0STETTER'S SI0MAcn RIIIERS

It has a reputation of 54 years stand ing as proof that it can cure Poor Ap- petite, BeIching, Heartburn, Sour Rls- lngs, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Costive- ness, BiIIiousness, General Weakness and Female Ills. Try bottle. All druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
IF YOU'RE WEAK

and run down at this season of the year YOU can expect to suffer from Chills, Colds, Grippe or a spell of Stomach and Liver trouble. Therefore be wise and build up the entire system by the usa of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February s.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Increas ing cloudiness Sunday; rain by night Monday rain and colder; fresh, possi- bly, brisk east winds Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

friendships. Let memory call the roll of the heroes dead and let their spirits mingle with love and affection. Let us not forget that we are like the leaves of the forest, falling out of this great column of gray, and one by one crossing the river to the Great Beyond. As stated by one of our comrades, there are no re- cruits, no volunteers to fill our ranks. and no man is numbered among us but received his baptism in blood and fire over 40 years ago. No human power can re- place d single man in our ranks Surely and rapidly are the lines of gray fading away, and but a few short years must intervene before those that now remain must look their last time upon the com rades' faces.''
 Then, noble sons, be ready to take our places. Beautiful daughters of the Con federacy, continue your work of love taking care of the disabled and needy. erecting monuments to commemorate the heroism of your fathers, mothers and hus- bands. In few yeads the Trans-Mis- ssslppi department will have more monu- ments than any department in the south. With great pleasure, state to you that the splendid monument to MT. Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, was unveiled June 8. last, in the city of Rich mond, Va, with great ceremony and in the presence of an immence concourse of his a6mirng friends.
 Finally, comrades, should you not be able to attend, send a proxy by some comrade to represent you. By order of
 w. l.. CABELL, Lieut. Gen, U. c. ", Trans-Miss. Dept.
 Official: MILTON PARK.
 Adjt.-Gen. and Chief of Staff