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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
LOVE CLAIMS HE
FIRED FATAL SHOT

James Love of Mineral Springs surren-
ing in connection with the death of W. B.
Sullivan, who died Thursday morning as
the result of bullet wounds received by
him last Saturday night. Love had his
head bandaged up and states that the
bandages covered wounds which he had
After remaining in the county Jail
short while the coroner allowed him bail,
which was made at once
At the time he surrendered to the cor
oner Love was on his way to the sheriff's
office for the purpose of giving up, but
instead. He stated that he had been at
his home in Mineral Springs since the af-
fair, and admitted being in the mix-up,
which resulted in Sullivans death, but
claimed that the act wast committed in
self defense, saying that he and friend,
of Alley A and Twenty-fourth street.
After the shooting Love disappeared,
leaving behind his gun and hat. The Of
flcers were aware of his identity all along.
and had been searching for him since the
affair Cooley was arrested Immediately
erward by the officers, all evidence tend.
ing to show that he had not fired the
fatal shot. Love was accompanied by
Cooley when he surrendered to Coroner
Paris
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
ALL MIGRANTS MUST
GO, SAYS BODEKER

Chief Bodeker is again after the men,
bers of the police department about the
matter of the great number of negro vag-
rants who hang around various places
over the city. In letter addressed to the
police department the chief states that he
expects the officers to arrest these vag-
rants and adds that If they do not do so
he will consider 1t a neglect of duty. Fol-
lowing is his letter:
police Department:
Again I call your attention to so many
Migrants lying around your respective
beats. Some places / see 10 or 10 negroes
that l have noticed every time l make
my rounds, and l must insist on your
arresting Migrants on your beats.
1T is very unpleasant for me to have
to continually call your attention to this
matter as you all know the law, as you
are furnished with pocket codes.
''If these Migrants on your beats are
not brought in l will consider it neglect
of duty.
81 do not mean for you to just lock
them up. for If you know them you should
be able to convict them. I do not want
any unnecessary arrests made; only those
that you know are guilty. Yours respect
fully, GEORGE H. BODEKER.
Chief of Police"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
CREDITS TAFT WITH $4,000
VOTES POLLED IN ALABAMA

Frank II. Hitchcock, manager of Will
liam Howard Taft's recent campaign for
the presidency, yesterday morning wired
Joseph o. Thompson, republican state
chairman of Alabama, the thanks of the
President-elect for the aid which Mr..
Thompson and his associates furnished
toward the success of the party.
Mr.. Thompson, in replying, thanked Mr..
Hitchcock and Judge Taft for their kind
message, and congratulated the two on
the great success just recorded.
Mr. Thompson, in his telegram to Mr..
Hitchcock. estimated the vote received by
Judge Taft in Alabama at between $1,000
and 10000, an increase of 50 per cent over
the Roosevelt vote in Alabama, and stat
ed that eight or 10 counties went against
the democrats.
Mr.. HitchcoclSs message to Mr.. Thomp-
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MASS MEETING TOMORROW.
The Rev. Hoyt NJ. Dobbs to Speak to
Men Only at the Y. M. C. A.

The Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs will address
the mass meeting for men In the Y.
M. C. A. gymnasium Sunday afternoon.
How to Overcome Temptation" will be
the subject of his address. A large
number of men were present last Sun
day to hear DR.. Macon speak on the
subject, 1.-The Young Man and His
Temptations and it is pointed out that
a large number should hear the sequel
TO that subject discussed
Rev. Mr.. Dobbs is well known as
thoughtful and helpful speaker and his
address on the subject WILDE of special
interest. The opening song service be-
gins at 4 o'clock. w. II. Davis will be
the soloist. All men will receive cor
dial welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
WILL URGE CITY
COUNCIL TO DES|ST
Four Aldermen Object to EIec-
ton of Recorder
PLANS WELL UNDER WAY
1t Is Understood That None of Present
City Officials Will Have Opposi-
ton at the Election
This Month.
PLANS WELL UNDER WAY

The preparation of a resolution urging
the city council to desist from its inten-
ton of electing city recorder at the
meeting of the aldermen November 49, oc-
eupied the time of four aldermen yester-
day afternoon.
1nasmuch it is now admitted that
the council cannot displace Judge F agin,
the trainers of this resolution will urge
the council to refrain from its purpose of
creating another office and another Off
Ger to do work that is presently being
done by one man.
According to the opinion of prominent
constitutional lawyers, the council cam
not GUST Judge Feagin. Inasmuch as the
legislature has made his salary these
lawyers hold that the council cannot
change the amount the city is now pay
ing him.
Inasmuch as the members OF the pre-
dominating faction of the council have
accepted the opinion of the lawyers above
referred to it is probable that in electing
recorder the name of Judge ID agin
will not be presented at the next p Getting
of the board. Inasmuch as the /ldge of
have the same functions 1T is probable
that the new official will take his office
Immediately after election.
The council will instruct the police
men to set their cases before the re-
corder, and will cause Judge Feagin to
vacate thes court room in which he sits
at the present time. 1t is probable, too.
that the council will not approve the pay
roll each month which contains the
salary which the legislature has given
Judge Feagin, claiming that he has not
earned it. Legal opinion is that Judge
F'eagin will proceed to sue for his salary,
and that this action will precipitate the
tangle upon the courts of the land.
To prevent the creation of new off,
Ger. to prevent burdening the city with
additional salaries to be paid, and to
avoid the legal fight that is impending,
the four aldermen above referred to will
endeavor to persuade the members of the
council to desist from their purpose.
The two candidate for the position OF
recorder are E. c. Crow and Clarence
Ballard, the former being the attorney
who managed the campaign of Chief of
Police BodelSer. 1t is generally conceded
that Mr. Crow will be elected.
w. c. Cunningham and Ed Patillo are
among the applicants for clerk of the
court, the first named being the present
incumbent.
1t is now evident that no other city Off
cial will have opposition. The offices to
be filled by the board at its next meet
ing are city tax collector. city auditor.
chief of the fire department. city bac-
tereoiogist, plumbing inspector, city
health officer, city physician. building in
spector city warden. bailiff of the police
court, city electrician, sanitary inspector,
street commissioner. license collector,
city engineer, several park commissioners,
several keepers of cemeteries, pound
keepers and several assistants
The council has already chosen a city
treasurer, city attorney and city clerk.
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son, filed in New York, is as follows: Il
have received from Mr.. Taft a telegram
asking me to express to my associates in
the management of the national campaign
and to the party leaders in the several
states his thanks and great appreciation
for the effective assistance rendered in the
contest just closed I heartily join with
Mr.. Taft in this expression"
In answering, Mr.. Thompson said: In
behalf of the republicans of Alabama who
Loyalty supported Mr.. Taft, both for the
nomination and election, I wish to thank
you, and through you Mr.. Taft, for your
kind message just received. We also
send our congratulations TO you for your
splendid management of the campaign.
The final summing UP In this state will
give Mr.. Taft $4,000 or 10, 600 votes, an in
crease of 60 per cent, and carrying eight
or 10 counties"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Lavinia N. Barry.

Mrs. Lavinia N. Barry age 81 years,
died at GAS O'Clock last night at the
family residence, 1921 Eleventh avenue,
South Funeral servises will be held at
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon at the resi-
dence and interment will be at Elmwool
cemetery. the Rev. F. p. Culver, pastor
of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church
officiating.
The deceased was devout Christian
woman and was of the Methodist faltn
and won numerous friends by her sweet
disposition and Christian character. Seven
children survive her: G. W. Barry Of
Wallawalla, Wash, Mrs. p e. Fancher,
Mrs. r. S. Lewis. Miss Josie Barry AMI
Miss Maggie Barry of Birmingham, and
J. B. Barry of Sterrett, Ala
The following gentlemen have been re-
quested to act as pallbearers: ]. C..
Moorer, ]. M. Davis, E. e. Fancher
L. r. Vines, r. f. F'lemming and F.
w. Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
CITIZENS BUSY
PAYING TAXES

The payment of city taxes, which are
now due, Is keeping the force under the
city tax collector busy.
There is a perpetual stream of people
in the city hall, all inquiring concerning
their taxes. and paying them.
The city taxes became due November
and are delinquent January |, 1909. De-
linouent fees of 80 cents will be as
sessed at that time, and the taxes will
also be increased by the usual rate of in
terest.
Tax Collector Eustis stated yesterday
that while he was busy, he was ready
to receive all Corners, and that no one
should be backward on account Of the
rush.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
MAJORITY IS
1901 4 GAINSI AMENDMENT

smaller majority than was calculated.
After completing the new county vote
the officials took up the big ticket, and
had listed the result In about % beats
when they adjourned to meet at o'clock
this morning and complete the work. 1t
will require eight or 10 hours more
to get the total figures. The good. roads
amendment carried while the biennial
sessions was defeated
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Sheriff Higdon, Judge S. E. Green and
Circuit Clerk w. K. McAdory began COM
piling the vote of Jefferson county at
noon yesterday in the grand jury room,
but did not get half through with the
work. They finished counting the vote
on the Ragsdale new county amendment,
which shows SO74 votes for, 77S5 against
and a majority of 1851 against, which is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
Mrs, Jessie C, Nelson.

Mrs. Jessie c. Nelson, age 6S years,
died yesterday morning at $50 O'clock
at the family residence, 627 First ave-
nue.. Funeral services will be held at
the residence this morning at 10 o'clock
and interment will be at Elmwood cem-
etery.
A host Of friends are left to mourn
the deceased who was widely known
throughout the district She is survived
by two sons and daughter.
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camn Hardee Meeting.

This afternoon at o'clock Camp Har-
dee will assemble in regular monthly
meeting. Arrangements to go to Mo-
bile to the state reunion will be COM
pleted. Other matters will come before
the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
CITY ITEMS.

Knight Released.-J. W. Knight, who
was arrested by deputy sh eriffs Thurs
day night on the charge of violating
the prohibition laws and placed in the
county jail, was given his liberty yes
terday morning, bond being made early
in the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November 6-Weather fore
casts for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair
Saturday and Sunday; warmer Saturday;
light variable winds.
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A. o. II. Meeting

A. o. ii. Meeting.-The Ancient Order
of Hibernians will meet Sunday at
p. m. in knights of Columbus hall.
Financial Secretary w. J. O'Brien, in
sending out the notices, says the hall
committee will make its report. There
will be an initiation on the night of
November IL.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
FOR SALE
corner on Second Avenun

"A corner on Second Avenue
at a bargain. We can strongly
recommend it as a good invest
ment. For particulars, inquire
of Brown Bros. & Co., First
National Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
May Postpone NIeeting.-It is proba

May Postpone Meeting.-It is proba-
BILE that the meeting of the Commercial
club which falls on next Friday will
be postponed until November 20, on ac-
count of the fact that several officers
and members of the club will be out of
the city. The meeting will be an i'm
portant one. and it is desired to have
q full attendance
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FOR SALE.

One of four residences on
South Highlands to
$500. Address Owner, P. o.
Box 1888, Birmingham, Ala.
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Southern Railways 1880
morning train now the popular
route to Atlanta. Chair, par
lor and broiler buffet cars.
Sleep late and go by the South
ern.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07

J. w. Evens, superintendent of the Bir-
mingham division of the Alabama Great
Southern, is very i'll at Davis inflrmary,
Avenue G and Twenty-frst street 1t
was thought at first that an operation for
appendicitis would be necessary, but it
is now stated that an operation will not
be necessary IL the patient continues to
improve.
w s. Andrews of Cincinnati, general
superintendent of the Queen and Crescent.
in his private car, is in the city to see
Mr.. Eyens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07

Electricians Report.-W. II. Aber
nathy city electrician. has made the fol-
lowing report to Mayor Ward: Electrl-
cal fees collected and charged to the
department, s260.25; gasoline fees col
lected and charged to the department,
s21. Total, $281.25. Number of electri-
cal permits issued, 1874; number of gaso-
line permits issued, 10. Total, 1873.
To be Tried in Anniston.-C. Med.
Mooney, charged with making counter
fit money in Cherokee county, was
brought to Birmingham yesterday from
the Atlanta federal prison and will be
carried to Admission Monday to be tried
in the federal court which opens its
Admission session on November 8. He
has already received q preliminary
hearing.
Sweeping without Sprinlxling.-Much
complaint is being made about the ne
gro porters in the business part of
town sweeping the sidewalks without
first sprinkling them with water, and
thus raising great clouds of dust. Com
plants are being received by The Age
Herald and suggestions made that
those behind the city beautiful move
ment exert efforts toward compelling
porters to sprinkle before sweeping.
Farewell Services.-The Rev. e. A.
Wright, pastor of Fulmer's Methodist
chapel, will hold the regular service
there tomorrow morning at II o'clock,
preaching on the subject of 1.-The Mod
ern Devil" while at 1880 p. IN. he will
hold a farewell service. At $3.50 o'clock
in the afternoon he will hold fare
we'll service in the new academy build
ing of the Sayreton Mining company,
preaching to the people working in the
mines.
Charged With Murder.--Felx Love-
the negro flagman al the Thirtieth
street and Eighth avenue crossing, was
given a hearing by Coroner w. d.
Paris yesterday afternoon in connec-
tion with the running down of the
Boyles electric car at that crossing
Thursday night by a Birmingham Belt
railroad train, and as a result was
placed in the county jail by the coroner
with charge of murder docke ted
against him. The case will be sub
mitted to the grand jury shortly. One
negro was Killed and about 20 injured
as the result of this wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07
RAILROADS ALREADY
SEE BETTER TIMES
Inquiries for Cars Much More
Numerous
J. W. EVENS Is VERY ILL
Illinois Central Advised That Chicago
Business Men Viii Arrive In Bir-
mingham November 20, Re-
naming "a Hours.
]. W. EVENS IS VERY ILL

Since the close of the national campaign
industrial and railroad circles in Birming-
ham are beginning to hum with the initial
steps of a reviving business, and with
rumors and reports of greater things COM
ing.
Yesterday report became current in
Birmingham that 100000 tons of piping
had been disposed of in Mexico Local
concerns selling piping received numerous
inquiries as to whether or not they had
made the sale, or whether or not they
could tell who had.
1t was stated last night that this sale
could not be substantiated, and that the
furry of excitement was due to a rumor
only.
In railroad circles, daily requests for
cars in small lots are causing break in
the long period of inactivity preceding the
final day of the national campaign.
Division Freight Agent LaCoste of the
Frisco stated yesterday that he had re-
ceived several requests for cars since the
close of the campaign, but that he was
exercising great care in distributing his
supply.
I'VE have been notified to hold our
cars" stated Mr.. LaCoste, "in anticipa-
ton of great business activity this win
ter. The grain supply must be moved
soon, and a railroad without cars is
greatly handicapped. While business has
been dull there is no abundance of freight
cars. This Is due to the fact that rail-
roads are reluctant to let them go out
of their sight, and because, too, when a
car does go the receiver is exceedingly
slow about returning it.
1.-THE notification from headquarters,
however, to hold on to cars is good news
in Birmingham, because it indicates that
business will continue to improve until
good times are come. for good"
Since the close of the national campaign
it is understood that numerous orders for
coal and iron have been received by the
corporations in Birmingham, and an in
crease in the price is anticipated.
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e. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

Blast Furnace Stag, the
cheapest and best material for
concrete and ballast. We ship
in carload lots only. Birming-
ham Stag Co., Bell phone 439.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-07

The Central of Georgia officials. who
spent a part of Thursday afternoon and
Thursday night in the city, left yester-
day morning for Columbus, Ga, and Sa-
vannah The party arrived at O'clock
Thursday afternoon, was in consultation
with local officials of the road for sew
eral hours, and inspected the local ter
mnals of the property Those in the
party were Mai. ]. F. Hanson, presi-
dent; Alexander r. Lawton, first vice
president and general counsel; w. A.
Winburn, second first president in charge
of traffic; T. S. Noise, general manager;
]. T. Johnston, general superintendent; G.
L. Gambler, superintendent of transport
tation; c. K. Lawrence, chief engineer; F.
F. Gaines, superintendent of motive
power.
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District Passenger Agent Bone of the
Southern is accompanying Ringing Bros
circus over it's Alabama schedule
j. N. Merrill, general agent of the Bur-
lington route, with headquarters in At
lanta, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
E. e. Smith, travelling passenger agent
of the big A. route. was visitor to
Birmingham yesterday.
The local passenger and freight office
of the Illinois Central railroad has re-
ceived the schedule of the itinerary of
the party of the Chicago Association of
Commerce, which, beginning November 8,
will make tour Of the south, using prin-
cipally the Illinois Central road.
The party will arrive in Mobile Novem-
Der 10, will spend the morning Of Novem-
Der 20 in Montgomery, and will reach
Birmingham on the afternoon of Novem-
Der 20. The party will remain in Bir-
mingham until the following afternoon,
November q, and will leave here direct
for Chicago.
The party consists of 36 gentlemen
prominent in the business world of the
Windy City" While in this city they
will be entertained by the local CONNER
cial club and other prominent business
organizations.
The National tribune., 1908-01-16
The Sword Of Bunker Hill.
(For The National Trihune.l

(Stanzas four and five were composed
by Comrade J. K. Thompson, Beloit,
Kan.)
He lay upon his dying bed; his eye was
growing dim.
When in a feeble voice he called his
weeping son to him.
Weep not, my boy" the veteran said,
81 bow to heavens high will,
But quickly from yon antIers bring The
Sword of Bunker HILL"
Yes, quickly from yon antlers bring"
etc.
The sword was brought The veterans
eye lit with a sudden flame;
And as he grapsed that ancient blade
he murmured Warren's name.
Then said, My boy, L leave you gold;
but what is richer still,
leave you, mark me-mark me now
The Sword of Bunker HILL"
Yes, Il leave you, mark me-mark
me now," etc.
The veterans eye soon glazed apace; a
sigh and he was dead;
Yet his hand still clasped that ancient
blade. and held it DER his head
The SON remains-the sword remains
its glory beaming still;
And s0,000,000 freemen bless "The
Sword of Bunker Hill
Yes. "S0.000,000 bless the Sire and
Sword" ETC.
The veterans of rebellion's strife I'M
sheathed that trenchant blade;
And Appomattox gave new life to the
record it had made.
The wond'rous victories achieved, the
world saw with a thrill:
For the sword at Appomattox sheathed
was THE Sword of Bunker Hill"
Yes. the Sword at Appomattox
sheathed," etc.
Guard we'll that sword. each veteran
true; inscribe with Warren's name,
Those heroes who have dared to do, for
Liberty's fair fame.
Then, e'er the race of life is run, e'er
heart and pulse are still,
Untarnished pass from Sire to Son, 'The
Sword of Bunker Hill''
"Untarnished pass from Sire to Son.
etc.
The National tribune., 1908-01-16
To Clear Records.

bill that will interest Grand Army
men all over the country is planned by
Congressman Mclaughlin, of Michigan
He would remove by law the charge OF
desertion against hundreds of soldiers
who broke from the army and hurried
home after Appomattox or the Grand
Review in Washington. They left be-
cause the war was over, but not being
discharged formally, were technically
deserters, and cannot be pensioned.
Il would have every man who can
show that he was in arms at the time
of Lees surrender given an honorable
discharge" said Mr.. Mclaughlin. at
is amazing to find how many men who
were with the army at the close of the
war and had share in the war are de-
serters. 1t is true that trouble was
threatened with France because of Mex
leo and with the Indians; but the great
war for which these men had enlisted
was ended. Many OF them at the time
had no notion of ever seeking pensions
but are in need now"
The National tribune., 1908-01-16

staff corps of the Navy exercise COM
mand over any vessel of the Navy De-
p2rtment, such command in all cases
to be exercised only by line officers.
That hereafter the number Of Mid
shipmen admitted to the line of the
Navy in any one year shall not exceed
rs. all graduates of the Navy Acade-
my in excess of that number being
given certificates of graduation. hon.
orable discharges. and one years sea
pay and allowed to re-enter civil life
That the pay of all commissioned
officers, warrant officers. Mfdshipmen
and pay clerks in the Navy and Ma
rine Corps shall be increased 90 pei
cent. and that of all in the enlisted
grades shall be increased 40 per cent
That officers who have served 81
years may at their own request, and
| in the discretion of the President, bt
retired.