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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-27

CHTCAGO-Harry Lewis, charged
with abducting Ida Leiberman, IL years
old, and inducing her to believe he had
married her, has been held to the
grand jury. While the girl was in
court awaiting the trial, a bottle partly
filled with carbolic acid was found In
the ribbons of her hat, and 1t is thought
she contemplated suicide il Lewis
should turn against her.
MOUNT VERNON--Rev. l.. D.
Barth has entered suit in the Wayne
county circuit court against Bob Jack
son, a saloonkeeper at Mill Shoals, for
$4,000 for personal injuries Mr.. Barth
was assaulted by Jackson at Mill
Shoals when he went there to make a
talk against saloons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
SLOSS MINES ARE
 TO BE OPENED UP
SLOPES NUMBER ONE AND TWO ARE TO BE OPERATED ON FULL CAPACITY UNDER ORDERS OF
 THE SUPERINTENDENT

Bessemer, February 1S-(opecial) )-Sloss mines are to open up in great shape within the next few days. This informa- ton comes direct from Capt. J. D. Ham, by, superintendent of the mines. Captain Hamby received letter this afternoon from Vice President Mcqueen and MT. McQueen instructed him to start up slope No. at once.
 Slope No. l has been in operation all along, still it has not been run to its full capacity. This is good news for the num- Der of men that have been compelled to remain idle for the past couple of months on account of the fact that the mines were only doing about one-quarter the amount of business that they did under ordinary circumstances.
 It also means a great deal to the mer- chants of Bessemer, since a greater por- ton of the trade that Bessemer gets is derived from the men who work In at the mines
 Captain Hamby stated in an interview this evening that things looked brighter at the present time than he had seen them in some time, and he believed that after this the mines would be kept run ming along on full time.
 This news coming as it does from MT. McQueen is taken to mean that after this there will be lots of work at the mine, and he has added to his popularity with the men who are connected with him, by this new order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
James H. Patton Announces Candidacy
 Board of Revenue

James H. Patton has announced his candidacy for the Board of Revenue. Few men in Jefferson county are better known or held in higher esteem than MT. Patton. MT. Patton was born in Hunts vile. Madison county, and was educated at the Virginia Military institute, an in- stitution of national reputation and rank ing next to West Point in the character of it's instruction and discipline. MT Pat ton attributes largely his success in later life to the training received in the " M. |. MT. Patton has lived in Birmingham for 20 years. He has been successful in business and has accumulated consider- able property, all of his interests being in Birmingham. He is the father of John w. Patton. the druggist. MT. Patton is quite prominently connected in Ala bama. being a nephew of Governor Rob- ert M. Patton and also a nephew of Ed Richardson, for-.er cotton king of the world.
 In speaking yesterday of his candidacy. MT Patton said "There is something rad ically wrong with the public road sys- tenn of Jefferson county. Nothing adds more to the prosperity of county and city than good roads, and regret to say that Jefferson's highways are notorously bad. We must have better roads If elect ed, I will fight for them first, last and all the time. 1 will devote my entire time in working to obtain the best possible results. not only for our roads, but all other business coming before the board. will exert every effort in my power in looking after the interest and improve ment of the entire county in an honest, straightforward economical and strictly business way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
CATCH NEGRO WHO
 SHOT AT CRAWFORD
IS RECOGNIZED AS MAN WHO FIRED SHOT SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WHICH FAILED TO KILL THE OFFICER.

Officers Fowler and Pool of Wood lawn made two arrests at a late hour Monday night that are of interest Three months ago Special Agent J. H. Crawford of the Southern railway, who was killed by car thieves Sunday night. was shot in the Southern yards at Woodlawn by two negroes. One of the employees in the yards witnessed the shooting and saw the negroes who fired the sh ot. MT. Crawford was not seri- ously injured at that time
 Monday night the two officers ar rested Will Young and Tom Brown in the yards at Woodlawn on a charge of trespassing, and found a pistol on Young. They had started to jail with the negroes when they were met by the negro who was present at the time MT. Crawford was shot. Upon seeing Young the negro called MT. Fowler and told him that that nigger was the one that shot MT Crawford about three months ago." Accordingly Brown and Young were committed to the county jail, tn @ former on a charge of trespassing and the latter upon charges of trespassing and assault with intent to murder. It is thought that Brown was probably the negro who was with Young at the time he is alleged to have shot MT. Crawford.
 The car thieves who have been work ing around Birmingham for some time seem to have had a special enmity for MT. Crawford and the shot fired a him in the Woodlawn yards was only one of many. They finally claimed his life last Sunday night.
 Officers Fowler and Pool also ar rested Charley Chatham and Louis Fur ner last night. The two negroes had eight fine fowls with them. The of ficers took charge of the chickens and placed the negroes in jail. The birds will be kept until they are claimed by the owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Lodge Celebrates Anniversary.

Steel City Lodge, Knights of Pythlas, celebrated the eighth anniversary of it's birth tonight at the Castle hall, Nine teenth street. Notwithstanding the in- element weather the meeting was fairly well attended. The full programme was not carried out, but the faithful who were present observed the occasion with much enthusiasm. After the lodge exercises they adjourned in body to the Presby- terian hall and partook of Mexican supper which was much enjoyed. After supper Prof. Thaxton gave a number Of selections on the violin. Miss Alma Wood sang a couple of songs in her usual charming manner. Mrs. w. N. Wood played the accompaniments. Taking the weather into consideration the occasion was a most enjoyable one, and. those who braved the elements were amply re- paid for their loyalty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
SUIT ID ENFORCE
 TERMS ON LAND
Suits Will Be Brought By the
 the Government
SETTLERS ARE KEPT AWAY
Senator Tillman Brings Out the Fact That He Found the Railroads Impeding Progress on the
 Pacific Coast.

Washington February 1S.-The fact that the department of justice has made all preparations to begin suit to enforce the terms of government land grants in the state of Oregon was brought out in the Senate today when Senator Fulton of the committee on judiciary reported-a a resolu- ton authorizing that department to bring suits and asked for it's immediate adop- tion Senator Hepburn asserted that hun dreds of millions of dollars would be found to be involved if the proceeding was made general.
 The resolution was generally discussed by senators. the only action urged against it being based on the idea that the at torney general was now empowered by law to do all that was sought by the reso- lution. During the discussion of the reso- lution Senator Fuller announced that the department was ready to proceed and merely wanted the authority of Congress to meet any possible question that may be raised against the legality of the pro- ceedings
 The resolution also applies to the grant made to aid in the construction of a tele- graph line from Portland to Ontario and McMinnville, Ore, under the act of May 4, 1870. The resolution authorizes the at torney general to ascertain and enforce all the rights existing in favor of the United States if it appears that the lands are forfeited to the United States by the violation of the conditions of these acts. Senator Fulton said there was no question but that the roads had xvfO ba of the violation had been admitted by the committee on judiciary.
 MT. Tillman explained that he had in- troduced the original resolution in view of what he had learned on visit to the Pacific coast. He was satisfied that railroads are withholding from settle ment lands worth millions of dollars
 The propriety and necessity of passing such a resolution was questioned by Mr Foraker.
 MT. Futon did not personally relieve the resolution was necessary, but if the at torney general wanted it he thought 1t should be passed.
 Senator Nelson said the supreme court had decided that the forfeiture of such grants could be enforced either in the courts or by Congress
 Senator Hepburn said the same cond- tion referred to in the resolution ex- ists in all land grants states, although only Oregon is referred to in the resolu- tion. For over 40 years, the railroads, he said, had refused to comply with the terms of these grants.
 '"rhe quehtion,' he said, Involves mill lions of acres of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars"
 In reply to a question O. Mr. Dixon, MT Hepburn said he thought lne same limitation existed in the land grant of the Northern Pacific railway. Senators Dixon. Fulton and Nelson did not agree with him in that statement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Hoqv Is Your Blood !?

If you lack strength, are nervous, have no appetite, don't sleep well, get tired easily, your blood is in bad condition. You cannot be strong without pure, rich blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes good, rich blood and keeps 1t good.
 DyspepsIa For six months my sys, tenn was out of order with dyspepsia and impure blood. Spent lots of money in vain, but Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me-" Jos. s. ZAUBA. Genoa, Neb.
 Had No Appetite - I was troubled with dyspepsia and had no appetite. bad faint feeling after eating. My constitution was all run down. but Hoods Sarsapartlla has j fully relieved me- FLORENCE SrowE. Sniderville. Wisconsin.
 WeaknOSS-"I bless the day heard of Hoods Sarssparills. as 1t cured me of extreme weakness after grip. built my husband up after pneumonia. and cured eczema and blood poisoning in our children. MRS M A. DELwoRTH, Box {. Embreeville. Pa.
 Hoods sarsaparilla is sold everywhere In the usual liquid, or in tablet form called oavsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre- pared only by c. I. Hood co.. Lowell. AasA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
STOESSEL ASKS FOR
 DEATH SENTENCE
DEFENDER OF PORT ARTHUR IS WILLING TO ACCEPT VERDICT OF COURT NO MATTER WHAT THE RESULT.

St. Petersburg, February 1S.-The trial of Lieutenant General Stoessel reached the last act today, the prosecution waiv- ing the privilege of putting in rebuttal to the defense. The last word was given to the accused general, who uttered only a few sentences in a firm voice and shoul- dered the entire responsibility for the sur render~of Port Arthur. If the court de- cldes that the surrender was a crime" he concluded, T ask for the death sentence .
 The court is expected to close the pro- ceedings tomorrow with its opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Sunday School Census Taken.

The Sunday school census was taken this afternoon in spite of the unfavoraole weather. Promptly at 1 o'clock the con- mttee in charge and the volunteer work CTS assembled at the Presbyterian nall, many of whom were ladies and faced the disagreeable conditions. In about two hours they had completed their task. The census was as thorough as conditions would permit and while the returns have not been canvassed 1t is estimated that between 5000 and 10000 names were SC cured All the local ministers assisted in the work. The committee in charge were: J. A. Simpson, R. E. Scott, F. D. Smith and w. R. Stewart. A tabulated report will be given out as soon as com pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Sugar and Cotton Brokerage Firm
 Has Suspended

New Orleans, February 1S.-A receiver was today appointed for the firm Of Levert Bourgieres and company, cotton and sugar brokers and owners of several large plantations in this state. The re- ceivership was the result of petition in the United States court by Alfred Levert, of Birmingham, Ala, a member or the firm. He claimed that the company was solvent but that a receivership was nec- essary owing to inability of members of the firm to agree over the conduct of im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
OFFICIAL REPORT ON
 CHURCH BUILDING
Permanent Building Committee
 Named In EnsIey
NEW RECORD AT RAIL MILL
Over 1165 Tons of Steel Rails Rolled in 24 Hours-PersonaI and General News oz Inter
 est in Ensley.

Ensley, February 1S.-(special.) )--The congregational meeting of the Methodist church held this evening, considering weather conditions, was very well attend- ed and very enthusiastic. Rev. B. B. | Glasgow after prayer stated the pur- pose of the meeting The preliminary committee made report which after being thoroughly discussed was unanimously adopted The report was as follows:
 Your committee appointed to suggest in general terms plans for a new church, recommend methods for raising funds, fix terms for time subscriptions. and name ways of procedure in it's erection submits the following as its report l. That new church building be erect ed to cost approximately $S0,O0O.
 g. That the new church be built on the orinigal plans, except that the main build ing and galleries may be larger, the walls and tower higher and the Sunday school rooms more numerous, giving to the building a gross seating capacity of 900 to 12Oo.
 3. That all donations be made in cash payments and time subscriptions.
 4. That all payments made on or before April l, 1908, be counted as cash pay ments.
 ,. That all time subscriptions be made in non-interest bearing notes payable monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or an- nually after April l, 1908, the maximum time for any note being three years. These notes shall be made negotiable at one of the Ensley banks and shall bear eight per cent. interest if not paid at maturity.
 6. That a committee of not fewer than 15 nor more than % be appointed tonight by the pastor and ratified by this meeting whose duty it shall be to raise the money and erect this building.
 '. That this committee shall effect it's own organization, determine and elect It's own committees, and designate their pow CTS and duties in writing.
 8. That the quarterly conference be re- quested to clothe this committee with full power to assume obligations for the church. borrow money, mortgage property, and perform such other acts as may be necessary to build the church.
 w. B. BRIDGE, Chairman.
 T. G. MACKEY, Secretary.
 E. T. FIELDS.
 J. H. PERKINS.
 THOS. R. WALKER.
 Great interest was manifested through out the meeting and from the interest and zeal displayed by those present there is no doubt but that the movement will be carried out. In accordance with recommendation in the report the pastor, Rev. Glasgow, appointed permanent building committee as follows: J. M. Per l1ins, Dr. E. T. Fields. Geo. R. Byrum, N. W. Scott J. NJ Donaldson, Frank Smith, w B. Bridge, W. L. Clark, P. J. Rogers, J. E. Robbins, J, J. Walker, H. w. Culpepper, T. G. Mackey, T. R. Walker, c. F. Camp, F. M. Slye, H. c. Russell, E. B. Petts, J. H. Perkins, F. E. Butcher, J. E. Winning, Mack John son, E. B. Kelgore, J. H. Sheldon and w. B. Rowe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Paid No Forged Checks.

New York, February 1S.-The Lincoln National bank gave out statement to- day vigorously denying published state ments that 1t had paid forged checks of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company, amounting to $l90,00o. The bank says it has received every as- surance from the officers of the railroad that every pay-check passing through the bank was a bona fide one, that the sigma lures were genuine, and that practically the entire issue of pay checks had been honored by the bank and returned to the railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
New Rail Mill Record.

The rail mill department of the steel plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company broke all previous rec ords for "A hours yesterday over lloo tons of steel rails were rolled which ex- ceeds any previous output by about 50 tons The output has been steadily in- creasing during the past few months, anal is of very high quality. s. w. Suther- land, superintendent of the rail mill, IS being congratulated on the splendid show ing made by his department in the past few months.
 It is understood the present rall mlll will be replaced shortly with new ma- chinery and equipments which, when completed, will increase the present out put at least one-third. The work will commence about the 18th of next month and will be pushed to a rapid completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Asks Conviction of Nunzio Nasi.

Rome, February 1S.-The prosecutor of the Chamber of Deputies in the trial of Nunzio Nasi, the former minister of pub lie instruction who is charged with em- bezzlement from the state treasury, summed up today before the high court. In concluding he declared that both Nasi and Subsey Lombardo were guilty of peculation and forgery and asked for their conviction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
State Bank Closes Doors.

Bronson, Tex, February 18.-On account of letting out money on unconvertible se- curity, it is stated that the Bronson State bank closed it's doors today. It is said the bank will pay in full, as soon as se- curities can be turned over at reason- able value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
G. A. R. Encampment.

Tampa. Fla, February 1S.-The Flor ida encampment of the Grand Army Of the Republic and Woman Relief Corps and reunion of the Third brigade of the United Confederate Veterans be- gan here today. Governor Broward will tomorrow address joint meetings of the veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Action on French Treaty.

Washington February 1S.--The French treaty will be taken up tomorrow by the senate committee on foreign relations, but 1t Is not expected there will be any &C., ton. Secretary Root who is anxious that . general Canadian treaty be negotiated later in the session, will be invited to ap- pear before the committee In relation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
personaI and General.

F. M. Greiner left tonight for saltwater, Okla, on a visit to relatives He VIII De absent about ten days.
 Rev. Paul Klich, assistant priest or st. Anthony's church, is confined to ms room with an attack of la grippe.
 The funeral services over the remains of the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. T. Daniel. were held at the family residence, Avenue D and Twentieth street this afternoon. This is the second death to occur in the family of MT. and Mrs. Daniel in the past ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
presbvterian Brotherhood Supper.

The Mexican supper given by the Brotherhood of the Presbyterian church lest evening was a decided success. The hall was decorated in the Mexican
 national colors. The dishes were distinc- lively Mexican and were well prepared and daintily served. The affair was uniaue and quite a departure from tic usual church supper, and was thoroughly enjoyed. From%the many expressions or praise given the supper, 1t IS sa1e to pre- dict if will be repeated at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Receiver for Railway.

Trenton, N. J.. February 1S.-Vice Chancellor Walker today appointed a receiver for the Camden and Trenton Railway company. His bond was fixed at $50 ,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Name Must Have Caused Death.

Oklahoma City. February 1s.-Z B. Blee- blossom was shot and instantly killed to- day on his farm, three miles from this city, by J. c. Woodson, former tenant with whom Bleeblossom became involved in a quarrel Bleeblossom was formerly United States marshal and United States cattle inspector and took a prominent part In politics. Woodson claims he shot in self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM
February 1s. 1873:

February 19, 1873:
 Alderman Jordan makes a motion to suspend the rules of the council and pass an ordinance providing for the completion of the city public sch ool building at once. The work on the building which was begun at Sixth avenue and Twenty-fourth street last summer was stopped on account of the cholera epidemic. Jordan's motion was defeated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
February 19, 1890:

February 19, 1s9O
 At a regular meeting of the City Council, Mayor B. A. Thompson pre- siding. the new city code prepared by $. D. Weakley is adopted and ordered printed. The question of abolishing the street tax in the city is discussed but it is finally decided to assess the tax and it is placed at $2 for the year 1890.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
wHAT CAUSES HEADACHE

From October to May. Colds are the most frequent cause of Headache. LAX ATIvE PROMO QUININE removes cause. E. w. Grove on box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

portant business. c. w. Mott, president of the Citizens bank of this city, was made receiver under $25,0OO bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

February 19, 1886:
 City Treasurer B. H. Thompson pays the salaries of the city school teacher The amount was $1429.
 Mrs. Joe Wilson has gone to Hunts vile to visit friends. During her ab- sence Miss Hattie Wynn will preside over her household.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Eehrnarv 1a. 1893:

February 19, 1855;
 The Birmingham fouring mills at Powell avenue and Twenty fourth street are destroyed by fire, causing loss of about $50. 900. Superintendent J. A. Lewis is burned to death in the flames
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

We are now in position to place long term loans, at low interest on choice business and residence property.
 STEINER BROS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

February 19, 1879:
 At a regular meeting of the City Council Treasurer J. P. Hutchinson re- signs and John l.. Davis is elected to succeed him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
QUINT
LOSES PENN DATE
Ouakers Cancel Game Here for
December ii Owing to Fac
ulty Restrictions.

GeorEetovn's basketball schedule re-
coived . severe blow yesterday when
word was received from the University
of Pennsylvania management to the
effect that the QUakers would be unable
10 keep their engagement for December
il ON account OF faculty restrictions.
The Georgetown qUiHt was anxiously
looking forward 20 the game with Penn,
as Prot JOyCe'S men confidently ex-
VeCted to trim the PhnadelpEiaHs Last
y,aT Penn won the intercollegiate
championship Of the East and later on
defeated Georgetown. the Southern
champions. in a post season game.
l. is probable Manager Murray, Of
Georgetown, viii arrange a game with
the Quakers 10 be played in PhiIadeI-
phia If no other engagements can be
made In The meantime another game
viii most likely be arranged for De-
ccmbEr IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
JUNIOR LEAGUERS
WILL START SOON
Plan to Put Two Divisions IN
Field Need More
Teams.

At the last meeting Of the Washing
ton city Basketball League. owing
to the disparity in weight in the teams
appIviug for membership il was thought
wise To make q section B and G. section
3 consisting of teams weighing 20
pounds and over. section c not to ex-
coed I25 pounds.
BY thus having four teams in each
section the games in both divisions
should be closely contested In ali
probability section B will consist Of \
team of the Y. n. G. A. Mems Depart
ment, Y. NJ. c. A. Boys Department,
Georgetown Props, and Western High
School. section c, a team from the
y NJ c. A. boys department, Peck
Chapel. and the other two teams 10 be
picked from the Northminsters. Church
of the Good Shepherd, or the Southeast
Boys Club.
The next meeting win De held IN the
board room of the y. NJ g A on next
Tuesday evening at o'clock. All teams
desiring 10 enter the league should be
represented at this meetnE- as this is
the last call. A copy of the consutu-
ton and bylaws can be had by apply
inging to w G.. Thacner. president, I03
Fourteenth street northwest