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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Nenro Escapes a Mob.

Powder Springs Ga. September 15.-To escape mob violence, Charley Bostwick, a negro "A years old, was taken to the Marietta jail today. Bostwick was charged with criminal assault on 5-year- old Pearl Reed. The crime was commit ted yesterday in a remote section what is known as the Frost farm. With Bost- wick and the little girl was George Reed, a young brother, who ran to his mother and told her of Bostwick's act Arming herself with shotgun, Mrs. Reed went into the woods and discovered the negro biding behind a log. She opened fire, wounding Bostwick in the leg. Later a nloo 1Drned, but upon the request of Mrs. Reed, the negro was lodged in heiaiff's hands. A crowd surrounded the bailiff's house after Mrs. Reed had left ana threatened violence but the officer managed 10 get Bostwick into Marietta iail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Splendid Detective Report.

The work of Detectives Patton and Parsons is being highly commended by the people of Bessemer. The lawbreakers say that these two men never sleep, for they happen along when least expected, and their success in running down crim- inals has in some cases been little less than marvellous.
 Their August report, made tonight to the City Council, is exceptionally good, in that 1t shows tireless energy in bring ing in the number of culprits, the restora- ton of much stolen property and the large percentage of convictions on the arrests made.
 rne following is the August report: 79
 .-~ -'@o4ed 67 arrests made, 39 con- victions, bound over to grand jury ? cases continued, IS cases mol pressed or dismissed, fines assessed on convictions. s76s 50; amount of fines paid, $415.50, and M ,ol1n Of property recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Build Temporary Church.

Volunteer workmen will commence at once erecting the temporary structure for the Methodist church on the lot 'op- posite the present church building. The work will commence Thursday. The Ladies Aid society will furnish the work men with their meals while at work. On the completion of the temporary struc- ture the present church building will be torn down and the foundation laid for the new edifice, which will be erected at a cost of $s0,0OO. The plans of the new church can be seen at the Bank of Ems ley and when completed It will be a credit to Ensley and a monument to the push and energy of the members of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16

Great Southern railroad and the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 Complaint was read from the Civic Improvement association about an alley crossing on Nineteenth street between First and Second avenues being sub merged with water every time there shale brick crossing put in.
 the shale brick crossing put in.
 A petition was read signed by the residents on Fourth avenue asking that this thoroughfare be graded from Nine teenth street to Ninth street, which was refereed to Aldermen Winters and Edmundson.
 The ordinance that was introduced last meeting with reference to putting down cement pavement on Nineteenth street in front of the Grand hotel was referred to the street and light com mittee.
 Alderman Batson called attention to the ruling of Judge Jackson on the anti-storage ordinance, as to it's being unconstitutional. and wanted to know if the council intended for it to end with that decision.
 On motion of Alderman Copeland an appeal was ordered taking it to the supreme court
 The question of fixing the salaries for next year did not come up, as an- other meeting will be held during this month, and such matters are left until the last meeting night of the outgoing council At 9:45 o'clock the council ad- journed until next Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Youno Men Discuss Politics.

The Young Mems Political club of Pratt City held an interesting and enthusiastic meeting last night. Eight additional mem- bers were elected, making the total mem bership 52. Several ringing speeches were made and the suggestion that the club could and would assist in the election of every candidate they had indorsed was received with much cheering It was decided to have a rally in the nature of a social Friday night at the city hall and all friends of the club are invited. The candidates receiving the indorsement of the club are Mayor J. E. Lacey, who stands for reelection, and w. J. Out law, Rueben Atkinson and w. w. Me AnAlly for aldermen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Patton Leaves for Illinois.

Detective w. s. Patton leaves tonight for Litchfield. H., having in his possess sion the necessary requisition papers to bring back Henry Perry and John How ard, the two negroes who are suspected of being implicated in the supposed mur- der of Cecilia Perry, who mysteriously disappeared several weeks ago. It is thought that with the bringing back of the two men, the mystery will be cleared up, as very strong evidence has been se- cured pointing to their complicity In what is now thought to be a case of most atrocious murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Will Open Republican Campaign.

The state republican campaign will open tomorrow night at the Ensley opera house. The meeting promises to be large ly attended, as many leading republicans from different parts of the state, in- cluding J. o. Thompson, referee for Pres ident Roosevelt, will address the meet ing. While this will be largely confined to national issues, county politics will be referred to- MT. Thompson has consented to preside over the meeting. Among the speakers are Pope Long, United States marshal; Judge J. H. Montgomery, H. J. Curtis and William Vaughan, ex-Unit- ed States district attorney. All repubh- cans in the county and the citizens Of Ensley are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Distressing Family Tragedy.

Memphis. September 15.-A special to The -Scimitar from Dickson, Tenn, says: When he beheld the corpse of his wife, who died from fright because she thought her husband had been shot by chicken thieves, Jack Buttery, promi- nent merchant of lingo, Williamson county blew his brains out with re- volver yesterday. The shot which Mrs.
 Buttery thought had killed her husband was fired at rats. Believing thieves had attacked Buttery, she fainted and never recovered consciousness, dying four hours later. Buttery was 40 years of age. He and his wife are survived by one child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16

if we can hit upon it whereby people in the territory tributary to Birmlng- ham or which should be tributary to Birmingham, will make Birmln shani tn cir trading center. Other cities, ana southern cities especially are g1Vln9 this matter special attention now, ana one city I notice is offering a prize or $500 for the best plan to adVertise the city and its merch antile interests. we should all wake up to the requirements of the situation, and if we do so and null together. we can accomplish great things. The Board of Trade Is pre- eminently the body to accomplish these results. as we are the people most deeply interested, and we should not rest until we have done something tan gible along this line"
 Committees Named.
 Following the presidents suggestion a committee was appointed to investi . gate the feasibility of the plans for advertising Birmingham merchants to out-of-town trade. The committee Is composed of J. D. Rosenburger, J. D. Collins and John w. O'Neill.
 The board went on record as opposing the ordinance introduced in the City Council regulating signs, claiming it to be unnecessary and a burden on the merchants.
 The chairman of the railroad com lnittee was instructed to confer with proper authorities to ascertain what steps could be taken to secure certain commodity rates for Birmingham on in terstate lines J. E. Shelby is chair man of the committee.
 The secretary, Roy Mccullough, re- ported that funds collected for the post office clerks would about pay expenses, and he also made his financial report for the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Police Court News.

At the police court this morning George Johnson, colored, was tried and con- ~icted by Mayor D. F. Sugg on charge of violating the prohibition law. A fine of $9O was assessed against him.
 H. s. Pittman was charged with cruel ty to animals and on trial was fined S10. The charge against Pittman was that he was in the habit of cruelty beat ing a horse. Information was given the police by member of the Ensley Hu- mane society, which resulted in his ar rest. Pittman denied the charge, and 1t is understood will take an appeal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Back From the Tomb.

Memphis, September 15.-Alighting from a railroad train this afternoon John H. Perkins, a well known business man of Memphis who had been reported killed yesterday in a wreck near Clarksdale, Miss, greeted his family as one returned from the tomb. The local newspapers had his name among the killed and his friends were deploring his sudden death. MT. Perkins was only cut and bruised but will recover from his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16

Judge Feagin ruled in the police court yesterday morning that the city eoun- eil of Birmingham has a constitutional right to pass an ordinance prohibiting the storage of liquar in soft drink es- tablishments.
 The decision was handed down in the case of Al French, who was arrested some time ago in a soft drink place where there was a quantity of liquor stored. When the case was brought to
 trial the question was raised as to wheth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Duffv's Pure Malt Whiskey

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Alleged Chicken Thief Caught.

Jim Knok was captured this morning, having in his possession six chickens, and he could give no satisfactory ac- count as to how or where he obtained them.
 He was locked up in the city jail and the chickens were identified tonight by a citizen who had six stolen from him last night. Jim's case will come up be- fore the mayor tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
FEA GIN RULES AGAINST
 STORAGE OF LIQUORS

CT or not the city council of Birmingham had the right to pass an ordinance pro- hibiting the storage of liquor in any place. The question was argued for two days and some fine points of law were brought out.
 Judge Feagin took the case under ad- vlsement Saturday afternoon and after looking up legal authority on the ques- ton at issue he rendered his decision yesterday morning. The outcome of the case has been awaited with interest.
 The case will be appealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Several Applicants for Place.

Since the resignation of Solicitor God frey, several applicants have come for ward for the office of solicitor of the Bessemer city court.
 Among those applying are Attorney Scott. City Attorney Ben Perry and At torney E. A. Vaitch. Friends of the respective applicants have signed peti- tions and written personal letters to Solicitor Heflin indorsing their choice, but 1t will probably not be known for several days who will be appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16

Miss Roylston says that she was all run down, had indigestion and stom- ach trouble so badly that she could not eat or retain anything on her stomach, but now she is happy to state that these troubles are things ot the past. Today she can eat anything and it agrees with her, she is robust and strong and is anxious to tell any body who is sick and needs a tonic about her wonderful recovery. She says nothing seemed to help her until she took Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as prescribed by her doctor and it worked like magic. Miss Royls- ton requests to have the story of her good fortune published so that It may be the means of showing the thous- ands who suffer as she did the quick, sure way to complete recovery and health.
 Those who read this are at liberty to write this young lady who says she ,, o,,actione and te1linp how she was res
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
TWO MEN BITTEN
 BY RABID DOG
Add L. Holmes anu Walter Henderson of Decatur Go to Atlanta
 for Treatment.

Decatur September 15.-(Special.) )-Quite a sensation was caused here this after noon when it was made known that Add L. Holmes, of Holmes Brothers, and Wal ter Henderson, mailing clerk in the post office, had been bitten by rabidY dog.
 While discussing the affair with friends MT. Henderson fellin faint on the street. Both MT. Henderson and MT. Holmes leave tonight for Atlanta to take treatment for rabies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Concert to be Held in Park.

Mrs G. B. Holingsworth is arranging a musical programme to be given in the city park one evening next week, under the auspices of the Civic Improvement as- soeiation. Some of the best musical talent in the city will take part, and as only the small admission of 10 cents will be charged, the park will no doubt be crowded. The date will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Negro Killed in Mines.

Will Anderson a negro miner,S was killed by falling rock this afternoon in the mines at Fossil The remains were taken in charge by Kennedy Bros, and will be shopped to Montgomery tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
GETTING TOGETHE FOR CHARITY WORK Large Representation At Meet
 ing In Ensley NEW SOCIETY IS FORMED Republican Campaign Will Be Formal ly Launched in EnsIey Tonight. Personal and General News
 of Steel City.
NEW SOCIETY IS FORMED

Ensley, September 15.-(Special.) )-This afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. AEchols on Avenue c, the several church socie- ties and fraternal orders of the city or ganized and put into effect a United Charities association. The meeting was largely attended. Every church, charita- ble institution and order was repre- scented and the movement was inaugurated under the most suspicious circumstances. MT. Wallace P. Ward, president of the i United Charities of Birmingham, was present and lent valuable aid in perfect ing the organization. Mrs. Echols called < 4Ne meeting to order and introduced Mrs. ard, fwho explained at length the ob- and purpose of the organization and d the plan of operation. She also ned tRe rules and regulations gov- the same and the duties of the of
 onclusion of Mrs. Wards ad-
 Twas given close attention
 pplause, the organization
 The Rev. P. H. Duncan
 nporary chairman and Mrs.
 .ary. tsA committee on by-
 tuition, consisting of Mrs.
 trs. D. A. Echols, Mrs.
 Id the Rev. Alex Craw-
 ted.
 napent officers resulted
 '. D. "A. Echols, president;
 ? Bensiy, vice president;
 Dupely, secretary; Mrs.
 .rehsur@r.
 Il | A Reagor, Mrs. w. M. Woo .-, AT. Crawford, Mrs Dupuy. Mrs. Kene.' ahd others made short talks on their persohal expert fences in attempting to dispensL charity Hromiscuously and the dfscouragements resulting therefrom, showing the necessity for united effort on the part of the charitably disposed, So that the real needy might be helped and the imposters exposed.
 The city is to be divided into districts, each district to be in charge of a com- mittee who will report all cases to the president for Investigation. The promo ters of the movement are much gratif1ed at the splendid success of it's initial meet ing and have no doubt as to the practical benefits resulting from united effort. They believe that many needy cases Will receive attention that otherwise might have passed unnoticed. The next meeting will be held on Friday, September 20, at the home of the president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
ROyIStOn Tells of
 Her Good Fortune

Miss Eva Royston prominent young lady of Dayton Tenn Who Was So Run Down from Indigestion and Stomach Trouble That She Could Not Eat Anything Feels So Over loved Think That She Now in Robust Health That She Wants to Tell Everybody About It.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-13
KING ALFONSO
MAY COME OVER
Spanish Monarch C0ntempIa-
ting Visit to Latin-AmeriCan
Countries in New World.

Madrid, Jan. 12.-The newspapers of
all political parties are enthusiastic
over the report that King Alfonso next
year may make a trip to Mexico and
other Latin-American countries. While
it is not officially admitted that the
king contemplates such a voyage, it is
known that he is considering it. The
Impartial, in a leader entitled Race
Obligations" says: SPANS future lies
in America. AS Latins, it is our duty
to restore the hegemony of our race,
which has fallen before the onsweep
of the AnglO-SaxOns. As the ancient
world was filled with the struggle be-
tween Europe and Africa, so is the
modern world occupied with the strug-
gle between the Latin and the Anglo
Saxon. The ultimate result will de-
pend more upon culture than military
force. Spain can represent the role of
spiritual Rome against the absorbing
industrialism of the Yankees. Our re-
venge for Cavite and Santiago must
come from this side, and the first step
must be King AlfOnsO's visit to the
INSTRUMENTATION counties. Avarice
and tyranny separated us from our col
Onies, tOlerancy and love must unite US
anew and forever to them
Amodo NervO, charge d'affaires of
the Mexican legation, has written a
letter to the newspapers, warmly COM
mending the idea, of the kings visit
and the results to be obtained; from it,
Thus far there has been no suggestion
that the king should visit the United
States during his trip to America.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-13
BANDIT KILLED
BY CONDUCTOR
Charles Gray Makes Fatal
Mistake in Holding Up Los
Angeles Street Car.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 12.-Charles
Gray, armed with two revoivers,
attempted to hold up a Redondo car
near Slauson, and was shot and in
stantly killed by j. c. Greer, conduct
or of the car. A. o. Williams of Mo-
meta, a driver for the Standard Oil
company. who assisted Greer in re-
pulsing the highwayman, was shot
through the hand by the same bullet
that ended the robbers life.
When the masked man entered the
car, holding two revOlvers at the con-
ductors head, Greer, in answer to his
demand for money, said that his re-
ceipts were in a pocket in his coat. AS
the highwayman started to search
Greed Williams leaped from his seat
and grasped the rObber around the
throat. AT the same instant Greer
stepped back, drew a revolver and
fired at close, range. The bullet passed
through one of Williams hands and
then penetrated the robbers throat
killing him instantly.
AT the mOrgue the body of the rob-
Der was identified as that of Charles
Gray, aged a. up to last September
employed as bridge carptener by the
Southern Pacific.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-13
ELECTION COMING ON.
Japanese Newspapers Busy Spread.
ing False Reports.

Toxic, Jan 12.-It is officially an
nounCed that the reported resignation
of IsaburO Yamagata, minister of
communications, is incorrect In an
interview NJ. Yamagata said that the
differences in the cabinet concerning
the railroad appropriation had been
amicably settled. In view of the ap-
preaching elections the opposition is
endeavoring to create a strong senti-
ment against tn cabinet by means of
a newspaper campaign, resulting in
innumerable reports of differences
among the cabinet officers. Almost in
variably the investigation of the Asso-
ciated Press proves that the reports
are unfounded.
The governments policy of increas-
ing taxation and limiting emigration
are the main weapons of offense.
In view of the circumstances the
outside world should be careful not TO
accept as a fact much that is now
cabled and written concerning the
policy of the Japanese government and
the attitude of the Japanese people.
because a majority of the matter pub
lished in the japanese newspapers and
circulated by local news agencies is
merely campaign literature.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-13
CASE OF THE PROSECUTION AGAINST
HARRY THAW TO BE PRESENTED TODAY

New York, Jan. 12.-The second trial
of Harry K. Thaw for the killing Of
Stanford White win begin in earnest
tomorrow morning, when the state viii
present its case TO the jury which is
charged with determining the respon-
sibility of the defendant under the
law. With a straight plea of insanity
entered from the very beginning. the
issue this year viii be one of respon-
sibility or irresponsib;lity. with the
words guilt" or Innocence of the
accused seldom heard.
Brief Outline Only.
Assistant District Attorney Francis
p. Garvan will outline thu states case
i'm a ten-minute speech. He Will brief
lv sketch the incidents leading up to
the shooting on Madison Square roof
garden, and will characterize the kill
ing, as he did last year, as q cooley
planned and wilfuI murder Thaw's
actions preceding and following the
crime will be held up as those of
sane man.
The states witnesses were heard in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-13
NEEDS AN APPROPRIATION
Commissioner Ballinger of the Gen.
eral Land Office Submits His
Annual Report.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Commissioner
Ballinger of the general land office has
completed his annual report to the
secretary of the interior for submission
to congress. He asks an appropriation
of $500, 600 to carry on the field work of
his bureau in the protection of public
lands, an increase of $250,000 over the
current appropriation
During the fiscal years 1867 there
were entered of record for investiga-
ton "a, 459 cases of all konds. Of these
ton "a, 459 cases of all kinds. OF these
of 1904 cases, and 1885 cases re-
manned for examination July l, 1907
Since then the number Of cases has
largely increased.
There were 2,243 land entries reIin-
pushed after the case was in the
hands of the special agent for investi-
cation, 1853 entries were cancelled after
hearing had upon special agents
charges: 367 unlawful enclosures of
public lands were removed, restoring
1.940, 120 acres to the open range. Their
were twenty-seven convictions con
nected with these cases.
The total of moneys recovered by the
government III all special agents cases
was $3S6.251, and 2.372,2 acres of land
was either freed from fraudulent
claims of title or relea sed from unlaw-
full enclosure and occupancy.
The commissioner states that the
present force of agents is only suff-
cient to handle about one-half of the
work in the field.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-13

less than two hours at tbs first trial,
but ii is said that this year the direct
case Will be longer, including. as it
does, the important testimony of
James Clinch Smith, brother-in-iaw
OF Stanford White, who talked with
Thaw just a few minutes before the
shooting. If the states ease should
extend well into the afternoon session
the defense will not be required to
open until Tuesday morning.
LlttIeton's Defense.
Martin W. Littletou will make the
opening address for ThaW. and it il
said there will be no HINT of iustitica-
ton in his outline of defense, but re-
cital from first to last os events which,
il will be claimed. pointed irresistibly
TO the fact that Thaw was insane at
the time of his final meeting with
White. To build up a case of legal in
sanity at the time of the act and leave
an egress to a claim of present sound
ness of mind viii be a delicate task,
and Mr. Littleton's handling of it will
b. watched with great interest